LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Already well connected in the business world, Anthony Bonomo hooked up with Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher to prepare an entry for the Kentucky Derby.
BELOIT, Wis. (AP) -- Pinch hitter Kyle Nowlin drew a bases-loaded walk with one out in the 12th inning to score the winning run, as the Beloit Snappers topped the Bowling Green Hot Rods 3-2 on Saturday.
BUSTI, N.Y. (AP) — A Republican congressman from western New York has gotten an earful from constituents over his vote to repeal the federal health care law commonly called "Obamacare."
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cleveland slugger Carlos Santana was 0 for 14 with seven strikeouts against Kansas City closer Kelvin Herrera. That abruptly ended with one swing.
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Eighty-two Chibok schoolgirls seized three years ago by Boko Haram have been freed in exchange for detained suspects with the extremist group, Nigeria's government announced early Sunday, in the largest release negotiated yet in the battle…
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit part of the Aleutian Islands chain.
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Jesus Castillo hit two home runs and drove in five runs, as the Rieleros de Aguascalientes defeated the Diablos Rojos del Mexico 9-8 on Saturday.
CINCINNATI (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have promoted outfielder Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Sacramento and designated outfielder Drew Stubbs for assignment before their game against the Cincinnati Reds.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ezequiel Carrera won't know until Monday if his homer is a standard one or inside-the-park.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Odorizzi has given up only eight hits in his last four starts for the Tampa Bay Rays. Three of them came in Saturday's 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Porcello found himself in an unfamiliar situation Saturday: pitching with a lead.
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) -- Ruben Tejada homered twice, driving in four runs and scoring a pair as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Syracuse Chiefs 9-3 on Saturday.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Collin Woody hit a run-scoring single in the ninth inning to give the Delmarva Shorebirds a 4-3 win over the Charleston RiverDogs on Saturday.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) -- Ka'ai Tom had two hits and two RBI, and Matt Esparza allowed just one hit over five innings as the Lynchburg Hillcats topped the Potomac Nationals 3-0 in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.
HAYS, Kan. (AP) — A bull that escaped from a Kansas veterinarian who owned it spent about 20 minutes on the loose before being shot and killed by a police officer after attempts to corral and sedate the animal failed.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A trainer and jockey accustomed to success. A headstrong horse with a mind of its own. Together, they harnessed their collective talents to win the Kentucky Derby.
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Arvicent Perez had three hits and two RBI as the Lakeland Flying Tigers beat the Palm Beach Cardinals 7-2 on Saturday.
TOMAH/BARNES, Wis. — Patrick W. Levoir, 85, of Tomah formerly of Barnes died Friday, May 5, 2017, at Serenity House in Tomah. Private graveside services for Pat will be held at a later date. Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is…
WESTBY — Kenneth Albert Bjorge, 56, died at home Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery east of Westby. Friends may call…
Patrick W. Devine, 70, of La Crosse died Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Bethany Riverside, La Crosse.
On Monday, April 24, 2017, Sheryl Mary (Mattie, Asleson) Oliver, 68, became whole again and is now dancing and singing in heaven.
COON VALLEY — Rita Lorraine (Nelson) Middleman, 44, of Coon Valley went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
William “Bill” L. Betz, 76, of La Crosse died Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Mayo Clinic Health System.
Marjorie E. Dobbs (Olson), 94, returned to the Lord, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at The Bridges of Appleton.
