NHL will not send players to 2018 Olympics in South Korea
The league announced it will not participate in the Pyeongchang Olympics
Watch Schalke midfield starlet Nabil Bentaleb show off his skill with a tennis ball
The talented young midfielder has a sublime touch, and he shows it with a tennis ball.
The best photos from around MLB's Opening Day
Baseball season is underway with one of the most joyous and hopeful sports days of the year
Full entry list for Monster Energy Cup Series race at Texas
It’ll be a full 40-car field for Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.
USMNT's next World Cup qualifier set to be played in Colorado vs. Trinidad & Tobago
This will be the USMNT’s third qualification cycle in Commerce City, Colorado.
The basketball world reacts to Patrick Ewing's return to Georgetown
The most legendary Hoya of all is headed home
NBA reveals the date it will announce award-winners, including MVP
The league will hold an awards show for the very first time.
Why it's not too early to worry about making the playoffs
Data from past seasons indicate drivers and teams need to start paying close attention to where they stand in the points.
Cubs' 'Bryzzo Souvenir Co.' enlists Eddie Vedder for a jingle
Pearl Jam’s lead singer didn’t exactly knock out a hit
Emmitt Smith's Cowboys scouting report points out some flaws and includes a big mistake
The Hall of Fame running back was far from a sure thing.
Sandburg Trustee Reverend Jon A. Sibley Sr. passes away at 68
Reverend Jon A. Sibley Sr., a U.S. Air Force veteran, and former Illinois State Trooper of twenty years passed away today at the age of sixty-eight.
Piscotty agrees to $33.5 million, 6-year with Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis gave another of its young players a long-term contract, agreeing to a $33.5 million, six-year deal with right fielder Stephen Piscotty. The 26-year-old would have been eligible for arbitration following the 2018
State adds solar jobs despite Washington climate
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ solar industry continues growing despite President Donald Trump’s executive order reversing rules combating climate change. The nonprofit Solar Foundation released a report last week saying the number of Illinois solar jobs increased to
Chicago blues musician Lonnie Brooks dies at 83
CHICAGO (AP) _ Chicago blues musician Lonnie Brooks, whose relationship with his adopted home was cemented by his hit recording of Robert Johnson’s “Sweet Home Chicago,” has died at age 83. His son Ronnie Baker Brooks, who
Case continued for Chicago teen accused in Facebook assault
CHICAGO (AP) — A 14-year-old boy remains in custody and will appear later this month on charges in the sexual assault of a Chicago teenager that was streamed live on Facebook. A public defender represented the teen
No discipline for 2 Northwestern frats in sex assault claims
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern University says no disciplinary action will be taken against two fraternities after sexual assault allegations. The Chicago Tribune reports Northwestern made the announcement Friday. The move comes after Northwestern administrators in February issued
Man pleads not guilty in cold case
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man accused of killing his wife and scattering her dismembered body in two rivers nearly 40 years ago has pleaded not guilty in the cold case. The Daily Journal reports that
State Senate leader touts bill to protect immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate’s leader is promoting legislation he says will protect immigrants from Trump administration actions. Several immigrant and anti-crime groups and labor unions joined Democratic Senate President John Cullerton of Chicago on
Chicago suburbs struggle finding candidates for elections
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — A lack of interest in running for local office has been underscored by the situation in the Chicago suburbs where there are a number of local races without enough candidates. The Daily
Two children were fire victims in Christian County
PANA, Ill. (AP) — Two children who died in a central Illinois house fire have been identified as a 2-year-old girl and her baby brother. The (Decatur) Herald and Review reports that the Christian County coroner identified