Darmian, Llorente go back to Italy on transfer deadline day
Darmian, Llorente go back to Italy on transfer deadline day
Senzel, Ervin help Reds beat Cardinals to salvage DH split
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nick Senzel and Phillip Ervin helped end the Cincinnati Reds’ draining weekend on a winning note.
Freeman 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Braves top Chisox for 4th win in row
ATLANTA (AP) – Freddie Freeman homered twice off All-Star Lucas Giolito and drove in five runs, providing all the offense for the Atlanta Braves in their 5-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Yelich hits 3-run homer as Brewers beat Cubs 4-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Chicago 4-0 on Sunday for their second straight shutout against the Cubs.
Bader’s walkoff hit keeps Cardinals rolling with 4-3 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Harrison Bader hit a game-ending single to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
Van Dijk, Ronaldo, Messi finalists for FIFA player award
Van Dijk, Ronaldo, Messi finalists for FIFA player award
Bears sign Whitehair to 5-year extension through 2024
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Bears have signed Pro Bowl offensive lineman Cody Whitehair to a five-year contract extension through the 2024 season.
Cubs scratch Darvish with right forearm tightness
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs have scratched Yu Darvish because of right forearm tightness.
Mourners gather for funeral of Illinois state trooper
WATERLOO, Ill. (AP) – The widow of an Illinois state trooper fatally shot on the job says she wanted to be angry about his death but could only think about the family they made together.
Chicago police say gun violence lower despite Sunday’s toll
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say despite the five people fatally shot in less than 24 hours, gun violence in the city continues to decline.
Illinois Conservation Foundation names new director
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Conservation Foundation has named Crystal Curfman its executive director.
State takes step toward selling Thompson Center in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – State officials are taking another step toward selling a downtown Chicago building that house Illinois government offices.
Advocates showcase hemp at farm show as multiuse crop
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – The National Hemp Association showcased the versatility of hemp at the Farm Progress Show in Illinois.
Iranian judo champion afraid to go home in Israel dispute
Iranian judo champion afraid to go home in Israel dispute
Weekend Sports in Brief
Weekend Sports in Brief
Twins came from out of nowhere to set home run record
It’s no surprise that someone set a home run record this year; what’s remarkable is that the Minnesota Twins are the team that did it
Hendricks expected to start for Chicago against Seattle
The Seattle Mariners will take on the Chicago Cubs
Indians look to break 3-game slide against White Sox
Cleveland heads into the matchup against Chicago in a rut, losers of three straight
Phillies face the Reds after Eflin's solid showing
Philadelphia looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Zach Eflin
Braves take on Blue Jays, look to build on 4-game win streak
Atlanta is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Toronto