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Cubs manager Craig Counsell breaks silence on job security following Orioles’ firing of Brandon Hyde

Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs have put their best foot forward to start the 2025 season. They currently lead the National League Central with their 26-19 record. This is far from what the Baltimore Orioles have done this season. Things have not gone …

Cubs drop White Sox 13-3 in renewal of crosstown rivalry

By The Associated Press May. 17, 2025 | 11:07 AM | CHICAGO Pete Crow-Armstrong homered and drove in a career-high six runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 13-3 on Friday in the first meeting of the season between the crosstown rivals. …

Today in Chicago History: A dinosaur named Sue is unveiled at the Field Museum

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 17, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 94 degrees (1962) …

WAMC Sports Report 5/19/25: Bellinger caps big Subway Series as Soto comes up empty in the Bronx

MLB Cody Bellinger lofted a high fly to deep right field, where Juan Soto positioned himself in front of an unfriendly Yankee Stadium crowd and came up short. That summed up the entire Subway Series, really. Soto was booed all weekend during a …

NHL legend Chris Chelios honors Anthony Rizzo with a powerful message at Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo received a touching tribute from NHL Hall of Famer Chris Chelios during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on Sunday. Chelios, a Chicago native who played for the Blackhawks from 1991 to 1999, was on hand to sing …

Benson’s first 2-homer game leads Reds to win over Guardians

CINCINNATI -- Will Benson had his first two-homer game, going deep for the fourth straight day to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory on Sunday and their first three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians since 2012. Benson followed Tyler Stephenson…

Paredes 3-run shot lifts Astros over Rangers despite Leiter’s no-hit bid through 6

By Canadian Press on May 18, 2025. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning after Texas rookie Jack Leiter lost a no-hit bid in the seventh, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 4 …

Jack’s Take: Pete Crow-Armstrong Owned The Crosstown Classic

CHICAGO – Gravity is a simple concept. Drop a baseball, and it’ll fall to the ground. The term can be used in multiple ways, though. Watch the NBA playoffs, and analysts may use the term to describe an offensive player’s impact, like how Steph Curry elite …

Torkelson has 3 RBIs as Tigers stay unbeaten when Jobe starts

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter in first-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO (AP) — Spencer Torkelson drove in the tiebreaking …

Champaign County Crime Stoppers | Pair sought in package thefts at Champaign apartment complex

CHAMPAIGN — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying suspects involved in stealing packages from a residential building. The University of Illinois Police Department is investigating package thefts from an apartment …

Scores and schedule for May 18, 2025

Article content NHL Second Round Florida 6 Toronto 1 (Florida wins best-of-seven series 4-3) — World Hockey Championship Preliminary Round At Stockholm, Sweden Austria 3 Slovenia 2 (SO) Latvia 5 Slovakia 1 At Herning, Denmark United States 6 Kazakhstan 1 …

Astros RHP Hayden Wesneski will undergo Tommy John surgery

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada announced on Sunday that right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the 2025 season. The first-year Astro started at Milwaukee on May 6 and suffered the loss in a 4-3 setback. …

Ex-Mets GM Admits What He Got Wrong in Blockbuster Trade With Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong needed just 41 games this season to hit his 10th home run. It's been one of the least expected — and most welcome — storylines of the season in Chicago, where the 25-19 Cubs have raced out to first place in …

CJ Kayfus continues hitting; Lane Thomas trying to regain timing; Travis Bazzana has ‘right side’ injury | Guardians ...

Triple-A Columbus Clippers (2-4) at Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) CJ Kayfus continues to be the story in the Guardians’ minor-league system, at least among players who are playing and not hurt right now. #3 of the season for Kayfus! pic.twitter. …

Padres' offense fueled them last season. Now, they're searching for it

SAN DIEGO — Almost three hours before Sunday’s first pitch, Gavin Sheets patrolled left field at Petco Park, attempting to get his bearings. It had been several weeks since he made his first-ever appearance at that particular position in this particular …

Sports scoreboard for Sunday, May 18, 2025

Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Second Round Florida 6 Toronto 1 (Florida wins best-of-seven series 4-3) — World Hockey Championship Preliminary Round At Stockholm, Sweden Austria 3 Slovenia 2 (SO) Latvia 5 Slovakia 1 At Herning, Denmark United States 6 Kazakhstan …

Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw belts two home runs for Iowa Cubs      

Billy Hull: Former UH baseball player Kolten Wong left a lasting legacy

1/7 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER Former UH baseball player Kolten Wong held a wooden Easton baseball bat at Les Murakami Stadium. 2/7 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER Wong blasted a shot into center for a single against the …

Amid Subway Series decider vs Yankees, Mets' Brandon Nimmo shares thoughts about being a girl dad

New York Mets star Brandon Nimmo and wife Chelsea welcomed their first child in the offseason. Like all baseball fathers, the slugger has had to make certain adjustments to his lifestyle. During the Subway Series matchup between the Mets and the New York …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …