Photos of the Week: 6/17/18 – 6/23/18
Fox Sports North rounds up the best photos from this past week in Minnesota sports
Buttler 110 as England beats Australia to sweep series 5-0
MANCHESTER, England (AP) Jos Buttler hit an unbeaten 110 as England completed its first-ever 5-0 cricket sweep of Australia in any format with a one-wicket win in the fifth ODI on Sunday.
Galesburg man arrested on warrants and now more charges
On Thursday evening, while on patrol, Galesburg Police identified Jesse R. Finley walking southbound on West Street from Casey’s General Store. Officers recognized Finley, 27, from previous encounters, and knew a Knox County Warrant for his arrest
Dempsey scores first goal of season, Sounders tie Fire, 1-1
Clint Dempsey scored his first goal of the season to match the Seattle regular-season career goals record, helping the Sounders tie the Chicago Fire 1-1 on Saturday night. Dempsey tied the club record for regular-season goals with
Molina’s 2 homers boost Cardinals past Brewers
Yadier Molina homered twice to back a strong start by Miles Mikolas and lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Molina’s two-run homer in the sixth inning off reliever
Pitcher Anthony DeSclafani hits grand slam, Reds rout Cubs
Anthony DeSclafani hit the first grand slam by a Cincinnati pitcher in 59 years, helping the last-place Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 11-2 on Saturday for their sixth consecutive victory. It was Cincinnati’s third slam in five
Martini gets 1st big league hit, Athletics top White Sox 7-6
Pinch-hitter Nick Martini drove in the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning with his first major league hit and the Oakland Athletics came back from an early five-run deficit to edge the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on
Illinois-Kentucky ferry may sink under rising costs
An Ohio River ferry in southeastern Illinois is in danger of shutting down due to a lack of money. The Cave-In-Rock Ferry transports people between Illinois and Kentucky. But the Southern Illinoisan reports t hat the free
Alleged police misconduct may cost Chicago $6 million
Chicago aldermen are considering paying out $6 million to settle two lawsuits alleging police misconduct. The city’s law department is asking the aldermen to approve two settlements worth millions of dollars each, according to reports. One alleges
LGBT-friendly affordable housing units to open in Chicago
Chicago is set to open its largest LGBT-friendly affordable housing complex on the city’s northwest side. Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the John Pennycuff Memorial Apartments will provide low-cost housing for people “from all walks of life.” The
Messi is running out of time to save Argentina’s World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) For Lionel Messi, the time is now.
Russian Rock | National Geographic in Russia
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The Latest: Kvist to return to World Cup despite broken ribs
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Sunday at the World Cup (all times local):
Needing goals, Australia could call upon veteran Cahill
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Needing a win and plenty of goals to stay in contention at the World Cup, Australia could finally call upon veteran Tim Cahill.
With last-gasp winner, Germany adds to comeback collection
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) World Cup watchers, write off Germany at your peril.
Bad news for Messi, Argentina as Croatia threatens rotation
ROSCHINO, Russia (AP) They are hardly the words Lionel Messi and Argentina wanted to hear with their World Cup future hanging in the balance.
Tactical changes get Nigeria's World Cup back on track
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Coaches often get the criticism when things go awry on the pitch, and arguably don’t get enough of the credit when things turn out just right.
The Latest: Lovren says Modric deserves highest honors
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Sunday at the World Cup (all times local):
Peru striker hospitalized after head collision at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Peru’s soccer federation says striker Jefferson Farfan has been hospitalized with head trauma after a hard collision with a teammate during practice at the World Cup.
Flames come away as biggest winner at NHL draft
DALLAS (AP) Having no picks in the first three rounds made it look as though it would be a quiet, boring and ineffective weekend for the Calgary Flames.