The Latest: Smart 'well aware' of challenge to beat Saban
The Latest: Kirby Smart ‘well aware’ of the challenge a former Nick Saban assistant faces trying to knock off the Alabama coach
Carolina Hurricanes re-sign D Haydn Fleury to 1-year deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed defenseman Haydn Fleury to a one-year contract worth $850,000
Holding Their own in Bowl Winning PCT | Big 12 Media Days
Holding Their own in Bowl Winning PCT | Big 12 Media Days
High Expectations at Texas, OU | Big 12 Media Days
High Expectations at Texas, OU | Big 12 Media Days
Ukraine eyes Olympic bid despite economic struggles
Ukraine’s new president has asked officials to consider a bid to host the Olympics, even with the economy still recovering from years of turmoil
Big 12's 2nd day features 2 new coaches, 2 QBs
Big 12’s 2nd day features 2 new coaches, 2 quarterbacks
Leinart, Bush on Sleeper Teams in the Big 12 | Big 12 Media Days
Leinart, Bush on Sleeper Teams in the Big 12 | Big 12 Media Days
Sam Ehlinger put Texas on his Shoulders | Big 12 Media Days
Sam Ehlinger put Texas on his Shoulders | Big 12 Media Days
Does Texas Have Enough to Unseat OU? | Big 12 Media Days
Does Texas Have Enough to Unseat OU? | Big 12 Media Days
Leinart and Bush on Heisman Winners | Big 12 Media Days
Leinart and Bush on Heisman Winners | Big 12 Media Days
Technology beating romanticism at Tour de France
With all the technology stacked against them, the six breakaway riders had no hope of making it to the finish without being caught
Mikolas, O’Neill lead Cardinals to 7-0 win over Pirates 7-0

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Miles Mikolas pitched an eight-hitter and Tyler O’Neill hit a pair of two-run homers, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Cubs get catcher Maldonado from Royals for LHP Montgomery

CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs have acquired catcher Martin Maldonado in a trade with Kansas City that sent left-hander Mike Montgomery to the Royals.
Suarez, Puig homer, Reds jump on Cubs errors to win 6-3

CHICAGO (AP) – Eugenio Suarez and Yasiel Puig each hit his 22nd home run of the season, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Monday night.
Junis, Lopez lead Royals past White Sox 5-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Jakob Junis struck out a career-high 10 and Nicky Lopez drove in a pair of runs and scored twice as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Monday
R. Kelly expected to appear for court hearing Tuesday
CHICAGO (AP) – R&B singer R. Kelly is expected to appear in a Chicago federal courtroom on charges that he recruited girls and women to have illegal sex with him and then covered up the crimes by
Governor wants Illinois residents to report flood damage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.D. Pritzker is urging residents to report flood damage to their county’s emergency management agencies. He says such action will increase the likelihood the state will qualify for federal disaster aid.
Western Illinois University gets grant for bobcat research
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) – Officials say a federal grant will help bolster Western Illinois University’s research on the state’s bobcat population.
Sister of man who killed Chinese scholar: He was ‘gentle’
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – The sister of a former University of Illinois student convicted of killing a Chinese scholar told a jury deciding whether he should be executed that he was a “very gentle person” who never
Months later, pregnant Chicago postal worker still missing
CHICAGO (AP) – The father of a pregnant Chicago postal worker says police have hit a “brick wall,” and he’s urging the public to share any information about his daughter’s disappearance last fall.