Cris Carter explains why Tom Brady’s calf injury may be a bigger concern than Patriots originally anticipated
Cris Carter talks about the New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s calf injury and why the addition of quarterback Cody Kessler shows the team is concerned.
Running for her father, Daniels emerges as top sprinter
Running for her father, Teahna Daniels emerges as one of top American sprinters
Uruguay in unchartered territory chasing back-to-back wins
Uruguay is in contention to win back-to-back games at the Rugby World Cup, something it has never done
Ole Miss makes road trip to No. 2 Alabama after tough loss
Ole Miss makes road trip to No. 2 Alabama after tough loss at home
Marathon to go on as scheduled despite Doha's stifling heat
Women’s marathon to go on as scheduled at worlds despite stifling heat
Indians fall to Chisox, 2 games back in WC race with 3 left

CHICAGO (AP) – Cleveland rookie Aaron Civale gave up home runs on consecutive pitches in the fourth inning and the Indians fell into perilous position in the playoff race Thursday night, losing to the Chicago White Sox
Pirates beat Chicago 9-5, extend Cubs’ skid to 9 games

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Joe Musgrove pitched three-hit ball through six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago 9-5 on Thursday night and extended the Cubs’ losing streak to nine games.
Chicago teachers authorize their leaders to call a strike
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago teachers have voted to authorize union leaders to call a strike as early as next month in the nation’s third-largest school district.
Ray LaHood named chairman of Abraham Lincoln Library board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Former Illinois congressman and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has been named chairman of the board of directors of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
Man convicted on federal gun and drug charges sentenced
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for heroin possession and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Oldest of 5 involved in fatal car theft pleads guilty
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – One of five Chicago teenagers whose friend was fatally shot by a homeowner as they allegedly tried to steal his car has pleaded guilty to charges related to the incident.
Former economic development chief pleads guilty to theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The former chief executive officer of a central Illinois economic development organization has pleaded guilty to a theft charge for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from it.
Man dies after being caught in machinery in suburban Chicago
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) – An employee of a metal supply company has died after apparently being caught in machinery at a suburban Chicago plant.
Car seat checks and fundraisers this weekend

According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, three out of four children’s car seats are installed incorrectly.
Australia-Wales matches at the Rugby World Cup
A look back at Australia vs. Wales in Rugby World Cup history
Haggerty gets 2nd term as ITF president
David Haggerty has been re-elected as president of the International Tennis Federation
Van Uytvanck to play Cirstea in Tashkent Open final
Alison Van Uytvanck will aim to win her second WTA title of the season as she faces Sorana Cirstea in the final of the Tashkent Open
Relief coming to farmers as Taiwan partners with Illinois farm advocates

Illinois farm advocates have scored a $2.2 billion commitment from one of the state’s biggest trade partners.
Rain delays start of Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka 1st ODI
Heavy rain has delayed the start of the first one-day international between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
UEFA punishes Red Star for latest fan racism incident
UEFA punishes Red Star for latest fan racism incident