Brett Favre: Texts show former NFL QB wanted welfare funds for football facility
The state has filed a civil lawsuit against Favre and others to recover more than $20 million in misspent welfare money intended to help needy people in one of the country's poorest states
The state has filed a civil lawsuit against Favre and others to recover more than $20 million in misspent welfare money intended to help needy people in one of the country's poorest states
Patrick Wisdom hits 25th homer, Chicago Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3
Wisdom is the fourth third baseman in Cubs history to reach the 25 home run-plateau at least twice.
Wisdom is the fourth third baseman in Cubs history to reach the 25 home run-plateau at least twice.
Justin Fields struggles again as Bears ride run game to win
Khalil Herbert ran for a career-high 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Khalil Herbert ran for a career-high 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Bears RB Montgomery, WR Pringle depart with injuries
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery and wide receiver Byron Pringle left Sunday’s game against Houston because of injuries.
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery and wide receiver Byron Pringle left Sunday’s game against Houston because of injuries.
Bears vs. Texans: Fans hyped up for Sunday game at Soldier Field
The Chicago Bears take on the Houston Texans Sunday at Soldier Field.
The Chicago Bears take on the Houston Texans Sunday at Soldier Field.
Miami (Ohio) tops Northwestern 17-14 with late field goal
Graham Nicholson kicked a tiebreaking 36-yard field goal with 21 seconds left in regulation, and Miami (Ohio) rallied late to stun Northwestern 17-14 on Saturday.
Graham Nicholson kicked a tiebreaking 36-yard field goal with 21 seconds left in regulation, and Miami (Ohio) rallied late to stun Northwestern 17-14 on Saturday.
Levis’ 4 TDs help No. 8 Kentucky hold off Northern Illinois
Otherwise under siege in the pocket, Will Levis got just enough protection to make big throws when No. 8 Kentucky needed them.
Otherwise under siege in the pocket, Will Levis got just enough protection to make big throws when No. 8 Kentucky needed them.
Javier Baez eggs on White Sox fans after hitting homer, Tigers win
Before Chicago lost its fifth in a row, the team announced manager Tony La Russa will not return this season.
Before Chicago lost its fifth in a row, the team announced manager Tony La Russa will not return this season.
Will Levis' 4 TDs help No. 8 Kentucky hold off Northern Illinois Huskies
After allowing the pesky Huskies a tying touchdown seconds before halftime, Levis put the Wildcats ahead 21-14 just 58 seconds into the third quarter by hitting Brown across the middle on third and 10.
After allowing the pesky Huskies a tying touchdown seconds before halftime, Levis put the Wildcats ahead 21-14 just 58 seconds into the third quarter by hitting Brown across the middle on third and 10.
Johan Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid
The Pirates (56-96) ended Chicago's four-game winning streak, and now must win at least seven of their final 10 games to avoid reaching 100 losses for the 10th time.
The Pirates (56-96) ended Chicago's four-game winning streak, and now must win at least seven of their final 10 games to avoid reaching 100 losses for the 10th time.
La Russa will not return as White Sox manager this season due to health issues
White Sox manager Tony La Russa will not return to his position with the White Sox this season due to ongoing health issues.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa will not return to his position with the White Sox this season due to ongoing health issues.
Chicago White Sox take home 4th straight loss after Tigers win 5-3
The Detroit Tigers handed the fading Chicago White Sox their fourth straight loss, 5-3.
The Detroit Tigers handed the fading Chicago White Sox their fourth straight loss, 5-3.
Quiroz hits go-ahead single in 8th, Cubs beat Pirates 6-5
Esteban Quiroz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, his second in three innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Esteban Quiroz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, his second in three innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Boston Celtics suspend coach Ime Udoka for upcoming season for violating team policies
The Celtics head coach allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member in the organization. The team says they will make a decision on the coach's future at a "later date."
The Celtics head coach allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member in the organization. The team says they will make a decision on the coach's future at a "later date."
Guardians beat White Sox 4-2 for 3-game series sweep
Cleveland's Shane Bieber pitched two-run ball into the eighth inning, and the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game series sweep.
Cleveland's Shane Bieber pitched two-run ball into the eighth inning, and the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game series sweep.
Illinois routs Chattanooga 31-0 for best start since 2015
Chase Brown became the first Illinois running back to rush for 100-plus yards in five straight games, Tommy DeVito passed for 329 yards and three touchdowns and the Fighting Illini blanked Chattanooga 31-0 on Thursday night.
Chase Brown became the first Illinois running back to rush for 100-plus yards in five straight games, Tommy DeVito passed for 329 yards and three touchdowns and the Fighting Illini blanked Chattanooga 31-0 on Thursday night.
Kane, Toews have no plans to leave the Blackhawks -- yet
Chicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews haven’t started making plans to leave the only NHL team they’ve ever played for. At least, not yet.
Chicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews haven’t started making plans to leave the only NHL team they’ve ever played for. At least, not yet.
Bears' Smith misses second straight practice with hip injury
Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith missed his second consecutive practice Thursday because of a hip injury, leaving his status for this week’s game in question.
Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith missed his second consecutive practice Thursday because of a hip injury, leaving his status for this week’s game in question.
Anti-violence group: Permits pulled for softball league after Washington Park mass shooting
Acclivus Inc., an anti-violence group that organizes the friendly softball league between neighborhoods, says they are being wrongly?blamed for the shooting and are not allowed to hold any more games.
Acclivus Inc., an anti-violence group that organizes the friendly softball league between neighborhoods, says they are being wrongly?blamed for the shooting and are not allowed to hold any more games.
Happ’s sacrifice fly caps 3-run rally, Cubs beat Marlins 4-3
Ian Happ hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Ian Happ hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Wednesday night.