Veteran of presidential museums name to head Lincoln library
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has named the director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum to direct the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Cards fall to Nationals, 5-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Stephen Strasburg struck out nine including seven of eight in one stretch and the Washington Nationals got home runs from Michael Taylor and Danny Espinosa in a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs brave Atlanta, 6-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Szczur hit his first career grand slam during a five-run eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs broke away from the Atlanta Braves 6-1 Friday.
Orioles take Sox, 6-3
BALTIMORE (AP) — Nolan Reimold hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-3 victory over Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
8th graders spend the day in the ‘Real World’
Choices of careers, clothing and cars were laid in front of area 8th graders yesterday.
St. Louis 2-1 loss against Dallas has Blues seeing Stars
DALLAS (AP) — Radek Faksa scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 4:44 to play and had an assist on the other Dallas goal to help the Stars open the second round of the Western Conference playoffs
GEICO 500 qualifying at Talladega shouldn't be affected by weather
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the favorite in Sunday’s race
Former Pats RB Kevin Faulk salutes Brady, trolls NFL in draft pick announcement
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Former Patriots running back Kevin Faulk strode to the podium, unbuttoned his jacket to reveal a No. 12 jersey and then name-dropped the three-time Super Bowl MVP whose reputation has been sullied by the
A-Rod hits HR No. 691, but Big Papi blasts game-winner over Green Monster
BOSTON (AP) David Ortiz still enjoys beating the New York Yankees.
Haworth, George Jeffrey
George Jeffrey Haworth, 74, of Galesburg, died at 11:18 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
The Buckeyes continue to absolutely dominate the NFL Draft
Ohio State has had 10 players chosen in the first three rounds
Browns found keeper QB in Cody Kessler in Round 3, coach says
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Known as a quarterback expert, new Browns coach Hue Jackson thinks he’s found a keeper.
Jerry Jones declares the Greg Hardy era in Dallas officially over
Hardy spent only one season with the Cowboys
Trevor Story ties rookie record for most home runs in April
PHOENIX (AP) Trevor Story is undoubtedly the story of the Colorado Rockies’ first month of the season.
Steph Curry won't wait until he's 100 percent to return
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry is rehabbing his injured right knee about three times a day, spending four to five hours at the Warriors’ practice facility to try to get back on the court for the defending
Bloody end: Austin Rivers get the worst of Clips' season-ending loss
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Los Angeles guard Austin Rivers left the Clippers’ first-round playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night with a bloody cut above his left eye that required 11 stitches.
Luke Walton was the only answer for Lakers, but big questions remain
It’s a perfect fit. Probably.
You could win a pair of tickets to see the Cardinals take on the Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Wednesday, May 25. Stop by OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg Tuesday and get signed up to
Kobe thinks Luke Walton is next Phil, but for now he's NBA's youngest coach with tough job
Roy Nelson vs. Derrick Lewis added to UFC Fight Night on July 7
Get ready for some serious knockout power when Roy Nelson meets Derrick Lewis in Las Vegas