Sports
6 hours ago
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
7 hours ago
It’s easier to follow CapitolCityNow on Google News. Here’s how
Using Google Preferred makes it easier to get our news any time you want it.
11 hours ago
Rebuilding Blackhawks add more draft picks in another sale ahead of the NHL trade deadline
Moving toward the end of another losing season, Chicago is selling ahead of Friday's 3 p.m. EST deadline.
11 hours ago
Bills are getting receiver D.J. Moore in a trade with the Bears, AP sources say
Brady coached Moore, who is entering his ninth NFL season, as offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in 2020 and ’21.
11 hours ago
Broncos re-sign Alex Palczewski to a 2-year deal worth up to $11 million
Palczewski signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois in 2023.
16 hours ago
State tournaments continue for high school boys and girls basketball teams
The IHSA calls it "America's Original March Madness".
1 day ago
Cool summer job available for fishing enthusiasts
Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeking instructors for 2026 urban fishing clinics, including Sangamon County.
2 days ago
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."
2 days ago
Here are the local teams still in the state high school basketball tournament hunt
The Illinois High School Association calls it "America's Original March Madness"!
2 days ago
Illinois football adds Robby Hauck, Mike Linehan to defensive staff
Hauck named assistant defensive backs coach; Linehan tapped to lead defensive ends.
2 days ago
Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says
Chicago, IL (AP) – Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge…
2 days ago
Women’s college wrestling achieves major milestone with first NCAA championships set this weekend
The championships aren’t divided into divisions, so a school like McKendree, a Division II school located in Lebanon, Illinois, is competing against Iowa of the Big Ten. North Central College, a Division III school in Naperville, Illinois, won the National Duals with victories over McKendree and Iowa.
3 days ago
Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.
3 days ago
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with the words "You & me, forever" along with a ring and heart emoji.
3 days ago
Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says
Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Tuesday
3 days ago
Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero
Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels' stories that highlighted his time at "Saturday Night Live" and enjoyed sharing the stage with brother Quinn and U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
3 days ago
Illinois women earn No. 10 seed, open Big Ten Tournament play Wednesday
Fighting Illini to face Wisconsin in first round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
3 days ago
Local teams are still in high school basketball playoffs
Many Springfield-area girls and boys teams are still in championship contention!
4 days ago
A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP
The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
4 days ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can’t rush back from injuries at age 31
Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close.
