Illinois signed Mihailo Petrovic, but the wait for the 22-year-old Serbian point guard to arrive in Champaign continues ...

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Chicago’s proposed transit overhaul leaves key problems intact, critics warn—jeopardizing integration, equity and oversight of multibillion-dollar projects.

The Journal Star took a spin around the Internet to collect early expert predictions for the Illinois Fighting Illini ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Cleveland is 54-54 overall and 27-26 in home games. The Guardians have a 19-11 record in ...

Nationals: Mitchell Parker (7-10, 4.99 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 74 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -155, Nationals +129; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels host the Chicago White Sox on Friday to start a three-game series. Los Angeles has a 53-56 record overall and a 28-26 record at home. The Angels are 31-11 in games ...

Baltimore Orioles (50-59, fifth in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (63-45, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Trevor Rogers (4-1, 1.49 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, ...

St. Louis Cardinals (55-55, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (60-49, second in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (6-8, 4.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Miami Marlins. Miami has a ...

Edwards, a rookie for the San Diego Chargers, recorded a sack in his NFL preseason debut in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays enter a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after losing three straight games. Tampa Bay is ...