Oakland A's announcer suspended for using racial slur during broadcast
After appearing to utter a racial slur during a live broadcast Friday night, Oakland A's announcer Glen Kuiper has apologized.
After appearing to utter a racial slur during a live broadcast Friday night, Oakland A's announcer Glen Kuiper has apologized.
TJ Friedl's 3-run homer lifts Reds past White Sox 5-3
Hanser Alberto and Seby Zavala homered for Chicago.
Hanser Alberto and Seby Zavala homered for Chicago.
Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
Madrigal's two-run single lifts Cubs over Marlins 4-2
Kerry Wood was on the mound to throw out the first pitch exactly 25 years after tying a major-league record by striking out 20 Houston batters at Wrigley Field. Roger Clemens (twice), Randy Johnson and Max Scherzer are the only other pitchers to claim the rare feat. Wood also led the seventh-inning-stretch singalong.
Kerry Wood was on the mound to throw out the first pitch exactly 25 years after tying a major-league record by striking out 20 Houston batters at Wrigley Field. Roger Clemens (twice), Randy Johnson and Max Scherzer are the only other pitchers to claim the rare feat. Wood also led the seventh-inning-stretch singalong.
Happ, Steele lead Cubs past Marlins 4-1 to end 3-game slide
Ian Happ lined a deep two-run homer, Justin Steele tossed seven solid innings and the Chicago Cubs topped the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Friday to snap a three-game slide.
Ian Happ lined a deep two-run homer, Justin Steele tossed seven solid innings and the Chicago Cubs topped the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Friday to snap a three-game slide.
Luis Robert Jr. homers as White Sox beat Reds 5-4
Luis Robert Jr. and Elvis Andrus homered, helping Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Friday night.
Luis Robert Jr. and Elvis Andrus homered, helping Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Friday night.
Kentucky Derby: Top horses to watch
The starting gate in the Kentucky Derby will contain 19 horses aiming to run 1 1/4 miles, many for the first time.
The starting gate in the Kentucky Derby will contain 19 horses aiming to run 1 1/4 miles, many for the first time.
First day of Bears rookie minicamp
It was essentially the first day of school for the Bears rookie class as they had their first practice Friday. Cassie Carlson has more.
It was essentially the first day of school for the Bears rookie class as they had their first practice Friday. Cassie Carlson has more.
Vets become certified as football coaches
It's a big day for more than two dozen veterans who will get their certification as football coaches
It's a big day for more than two dozen veterans who will get their certification as football coaches
Call's walk-off homer gives Nationals 4-3 win over Cubs
Alex Call had a lengthy batting cage session, an unusual practice before a day game, in an effort to lock in his timing on fastballs. The Nationals' leadoff batter saw promising results when he lined out to third base twice in his first three at-bats against the Cubs.
Alex Call had a lengthy batting cage session, an unusual practice before a day game, in an effort to lock in his timing on fastballs. The Nationals' leadoff batter saw promising results when he lined out to third base twice in his first three at-bats against the Cubs.
Correa, Buxton lift Twins over White Sox in 12 innings
Carlos Correa drove in a run during Minnesota's five-run 12th inning, and he and Byron Buxton homered to lift the Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-3 Thursday and avoid a three-game sweep.
Carlos Correa drove in a run during Minnesota's five-run 12th inning, and he and Byron Buxton homered to lift the Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-3 Thursday and avoid a three-game sweep.
Local man named Illinois Wheelchair Basketball Coach of the Year
A local man has been honored not once, but twice, for his work with the disabled community.
A local man has been honored not once, but twice, for his work with the disabled community.
Calvin Davis, Olympic medal winner in 400 hurdles, dead at 51
Calvin Davis won a medal at the 1996 Olympics and was part of the U.S. men’s relay team that won the world indoor championships in Spain.
Calvin Davis won a medal at the 1996 Olympics and was part of the U.S. men’s relay team that won the world indoor championships in Spain.
Bears seek permit to begin demolition of Arlington International Racecourse
The Bears have submitted paperwork with the Village of Arlington Heights to begin the demolition of Arlington International Racecourse, a team official confirmed late Wednesday.
The Bears have submitted paperwork with the Village of Arlington Heights to begin the demolition of Arlington International Racecourse, a team official confirmed late Wednesday.
Abrams, Nats squeeze past Cubs for 2nd straight night, 2-1
CJ Abrams had a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive game, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on a damp and unseasonably chilly Wednesday night.
CJ Abrams had a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive game, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on a damp and unseasonably chilly Wednesday night.
Jiménez hits tiebreaking single as White Sox beat Twins 6-4
Eloy Jiménez hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Eloy Jiménez hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
White Sox's Liam Hendriks ready to ramp up after beating lymphoma
Wearing a black T-shirt with white lettering that read “STRUCKOUT CANCER,” Liam Hendriks directed a few well-placed jabs toward a couple of his teammates. He joked about his reading habits and chuckled as he explained how he actually gained weight while fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Wearing a black T-shirt with white lettering that read “STRUCKOUT CANCER,” Liam Hendriks directed a few well-placed jabs toward a couple of his teammates. He joked about his reading habits and chuckled as he explained how he actually gained weight while fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
4 horses have died at Churchill Downs ahead of 149th Kentucky Derby
Four horses have died after running at the track since Thursday, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Four horses have died after running at the track since Thursday, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Olympic gold medal winner, track star Tori Bowie dead at 32
Tori Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Olympic games and helped the U.S. women's relay team win a gold medal at the 2017 world championships in London.
Tori Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Olympic games and helped the U.S. women's relay team win a gold medal at the 2017 world championships in London.
Benintendi stars as White Sox top Twins 3-2 in 10 innings
Andrew Benintendi robbed Carlos Correa of a homer and hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, sending the Chicago White Sox over the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Andrew Benintendi robbed Carlos Correa of a homer and hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, sending the Chicago White Sox over the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Tuesday night.