Haaland keeps zen-like calm as the world goes wild
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland seems utterly relaxed despite his winning goals against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League
Mercer County public defender named Associate Judge

Mercer County’s public defender has been appointed to the bench.
Monmouth Council swears-in two new firefighters

The City of Monmouth welcomed two new firefighters during its City Council meeting Monday night.
Roger Federer has knee surgery, will miss French Open
Roger Federer has had surgery on his right knee and says he will miss the French Open and several other tournaments
Bey, Gillespie lead No. 12 Villanova past DePaul 91-71

CHICAGO (AP) — Collin Gillespie made the first one and Saddiq Bey got the last one.
Kipnis chasing Cubs’ 2nd base job, mentoring Hoerner

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Jason Kipnis joined the Chicago Cubs this spring for a shot at the second base job. He also realizes the role he plays in helping develop 22-year-old prospect Nico Hoerner.
For Napoli fans, the team is a religion and Maradona is god
For Napoli fans, the team is a religion and Maradona is god
Rangers score 5 times in third period, top Blackhawks 6-3

CHICAGO (AP) — The New York Rangers, Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider have all gotten hot, and are ready to chase a playoff spot.
Hall scores 28, Loyola of Chicago tops Illinois St. 84-69

CHICAGO (AP) — Tate Hall had a career-high 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting and Loyola of Chicago rallied in the second half to defeat Illinois State 84-69 on Wednesday night.
Duo leads No. 18 Northwestern women past Rutgers 82-65

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Lindsey Pulliam and Veronica Burton combined for 50 points, 30 in a dominating middle two quarters as No. 18 Northwestern won its sixth straight by blitzing Rutgers 82-65 on Wednesday night.
Blagojevich praises, endorses Trump as justice reformer
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich gushed about Donald Trump a day after the Republican president set him free from federal prison, delivering a 20-minute monologue Wednesday outside his Chicago home that sounded like
Pritzker budget would hike spending, amount hinges on voters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a $40.7 billion state budget Wednesday — virtually flat from the current level — but dressed it up by dangling the prospect of a $1.4 billion revenue boost if
Chicago woman charged after girl, 7, shoots her brother, 11
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman faces child endangerment charges stemming from a shooting in which a 7-year-old girl accidentally shot her 11-year-old brother in the neck.
Police: Woman planned to kill 3 kids with carbon dioxide
O’FALLON, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois woman is facing charges she planned to kill her three young children with carbon dioxide, authorities said.
Ex-Gov. Blagojevich returns to Chicago, maintains innocence
CHICAGO (AP) — Rod Blagojevich returned home to Chicago early Wednesday, shaking hands and signing autographs after President Donald Trump cut short the 14-year prison sentence handed to the former Illinois governor for political corruption.
Penn looks to extend streak vs Dartmouth
Penn looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Dartmouth
Yale looks to extend streak vs Cornell
Yale looks for its 15th straight win in the head-to-head series over Cornell
St. Francis seeks revenge on Bryant
Bryant goes for the season sweep over St. Francis (NY) after winning the previous matchup in Smithfield
Monmouth looks for road win vs Marist
Monmouth looks for its third straight win over Marist at McCann Center
FDU seeks revenge on LIU Brooklyn
Long Island-Brooklyn goes for the season sweep over Fairleigh Dickinson after winning the previous matchup in Brooklyn