High school says tweet about shanks was a misunderstanding
NEPTUNE, N.J. (AP) A New Jersey high school official says a tweet urging girls’ soccer players to bring shanks to a game against a school with many black and Hispanic students was a misunderstanding.
Prices dropping for Mayweather-McGregor fight
Ticket prices for Saturday’s 154-pound fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are trending down.
Mayweather, McGregor set after easily making weight
Floyd Mayweather weighed in at a trim 149 1/2 pounds Friday for his boxing showdown with Conor McGregor, who also made weight at 153 pounds.
Lagow gaining confidence in Hoosiers' new offense
Richard Lagow is primed to have a strong senior year in Indiana’s new offense.
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Floyd Mayweather talks with Heidi Androl ahead of his bout with Conor McGregor.
White Sox place Yoan Moncada on DL with shin bone contusion
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox placed rookie Yoan Moncada on the 10-day disabled list on Friday with a bone contusion of his right shin.
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Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor stare down during the weigh-ins for their upcoming match up.
Mayweather, McGregor easily make weight for big fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) Floyd Mayweather weighed in at a trim 149 1/2 pounds Friday for his boxing showdown with Conor McGregor, who also made weight at 153 pounds.
Help Cleveland beat Kansas City and donate to the Cleveland FoodBank
You can help the Indians beat Kansas City. Step up to the plate and donate to the Cleveland FoodBank.
Real Salt Lake in must-win situation versus Rapids (Aug 26, 2017)
The Rocky Mountain Cup will be on the line when Real Salt Lake and the Colorado Rapids square off on Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. But Salt Lake has bigger fish to fry and
Ameren to start using drones
Ameren Illinois is beginning to use drones throughout its service territory, mainly to inspect power lines from above, without ever having to use things like a bucket truck. Riley Adams, Ameren’s Manager of Electric Initiatives, talks with
NAACP Gala this weekend at Knox College
The Galesburg NAACP will be holding their annual Gala tomorrow (Saturday) at Knox College’s Center for Fine Arts.
Renovation work for old Wal-Mart recommended by planning and zoning commission
At the Galesburg Planning and Zoning Commission meeting earlier this week, the committee heard and approved several proposals for development projects in the city.
Gary L. Smith
Gary L. Smith, Jr., 61, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 22, 1955 in Ottumwa, IA, the son of Gary L. Sr.
Harold D. Smith
Harold Dean Smith, 77 of Abingdon, passed away at 10:19 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born December 2, 1939 in Baxter Springs, Kansas, the son of Claude and Demma Gifford Smith.
Marcia E. Lufkin
Miss Marcia E. Lufkin, 59, of Galesburg, Illinois formerly of Oneida, Illinois died at 2:59 pm Monday, August 21, 2017 at Marigold Nursing and Rehab Center. Cremation will be accorded. No services are scheduled. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors
Mildred F. Bailey
Mildred Fawn Seckman Bailey, 99, formerly of rural Cameron, passed away at 11:26 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born November 15, 1917 near Douglas, Wyoming, the daughter of Fredrick and Goldie Talley Seckman.
Illinois to stop playing 'war chant' music at games
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) A University of Illinois athletic department spokesman says the school is ending its tradition of playing ”war chant ” music during sporting events.
Cowboys, Raiders set for preseason peeks at key players
Cowboys, Raiders set for preseason peeks at key players
Revolutionary shoulder pads catching on in NFL
EAST HANOVER, N.J. (AP) NFL players stare in disbelief as Bob Broderick sticks his hand between a pair of XRD foam pads, then full-force slams down a helmet. He doesn’t even wince, then takes his hand and