Struggling Francesco Molinari changes his caddy
A year after winning the British Open and one week after failing to make the cut in his home Italian Open, Francesco Molinari says he is changing his caddy
Brunel's reign on last legs with Wales favored vs France
France is the underdog heading into Sunday’s all-European matchup against Wales in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
African champion Tsegu suspended for positive doping test
The 10,000-meter champion at the African Games has been provisionally suspended in a doping case
Flames score three third-period goals to bury Red Wings 5-1
Darren Helm scores for Detroit
Canucks down Blues in shootout, get 1st road win

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Josh Leivo scored the lone shootout goal in the sixth round and Thatcher Demko stopped 31 shots in regulation and overtime as the Vancouver Canucks beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Thursday
Cubs shake up player-development operation
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs shook up their player-development operation, with Matt Dorey taking over as senior vice president of player development and directors of pitching and hitting being appointed.
Deng signs with Bulls, retires

CHICAGO (AP) – Two-time All-Star forward Luol Deng has signed with the Chicago Bulls and retired as a member of the team that drafted him.
Oversight board fires police officer for fatally shooting 2
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s police oversight board has fired an officer who fatally shot two people – a teenager he said threatened him with a bat and a woman standing nearby.
Chicago teacher strike to continue into Friday
CHICAGO (AP) – More than 300,000 Chicago students will miss another day of classes as contract talks between striking teachers and the school district remain at an impasse.
Probe after Chicago chief found lying in car
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson has asked the department to investigate his actions after he was found lying down in a car near his home.
Chicago principal who watched boy’s forced ejection retires
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago elementary school principal who looked on as a security guard physically forced a fourth-grader out of the building on a cold day has retired.
Family of pregnant woman fatally hit by truck files lawsuit
CHICAGO (AP) – The family of a pregnant woman who was fatally hit by a truck in Chicago is suing the driver and his employer.
NFL owners agree to invest in Hall of Fame project
The NFL says team owners have given the OK to invest up to $10 million in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village in Canton
Brooke Henderson hits hole in 1, leads LPGA Shanghai
Brooke Henderson hit a hole-in-one and shot a tournament record 8-under 64 to take the lead in the second round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai
FIFA claims 82M TV audience for Women's World Cup final
FIFA research says the Women’s World Cup final drew an average audience of 82.18 million in-home viewers, 56% more than the 2015 final
Fundraisers, sales, and still plenty of scares this weekend

For 78 years, the Galesburg Rescue Mission has been providing shelter, food, and clothing free of charge for those in need.
Penalty shootout looms as tiebreaker in World Cup knockouts
Penalty shootouts in play as tiebreakers, may decide Rugby World Cup knockout games
No looking back for Boks or Japan ahead of World Cup QFs
Jamie Joseph referred to Japan’s loss to South Africa last month as a rehearsal for the Rugby World Cup
Korean derby drawn in women's Olympic soccer qualifying
There will be another Korean derby game in international soccer in qualifying for the 2020 Olympic women’s tournament
SKorea seeks punishment for NKorea over World Cup qualifier
SKorea seeks punishment for NKorea over World Cup qualifier