No surprise: Lynn turns down Cardinals' qualifying offer
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn was among nine free agents who turned down $17.4 million qualifying offers from their teams Thursday.
WIAA Division 6: St. Mary's Springs 35, Iola-Scandinavia 12
Highlights from SMS Academy's 35-12 win over Iola-Scandinavia
Ferdie Pacheco – Muhammad Ali's 'Fight Doctor'- dies at 89
MIAMI (AP) Fernando ”Ferdie” Pacheco, ”The Fight Doctor” who served as Muhammad Ali’s ringside physician, has died. He was 89.
Fernando “Ferdie” Pacheco, “The Fight Doctor” who served as Muhammad Ali's ringside physician, has died at 89
MIAMI (AP) Fernando ”Ferdie” Pacheco, ”The Fight Doctor” who served as Muhammad Ali’s ringside physician, has died at 89.
Big craft show in Monmouth Saturday

For the 38th year, the Warren County Home and Community Educators will be holding a craft fair and vendor show. Diane Federow, WCHCE president, talks about it with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Evening News.
Two adults, two juveniles arrested in Gladstone for stolen vehicle and drugs

The township of Gladstone was the site of an arrest last week, where two adults and two juveniles were charged with possessing a stolen vehicle.
Fundraiser upcoming for Knox County Snowmobile Search & Rescue.

Gearing up for the winter months is a first responder team that many may not be familiar with: the Knox County Snowmobile Search & Rescue department.
Phillips, Lincoln W.

Lincoln W. Phillips, age 82, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away after a long illness with progressive aphasia, on Nov. 14, 2017 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois.
Ludwick, Dale E.

USAF Retired Lt. Col. Dale Elden Ludwick, 70 of Abingdon, was pronounced deceased at his home at 4:40 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2017.
Legg, Zelda M.

Zelda M. Legg, age 89, of Knoxville, Illinois passed away at 6:51 A.M. on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the OSF Saint Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Johnson, Larry

Larry “Rocky” Johnson, 58 of Abingdon, passed away at 12:54 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Billingsley, Wayne A.
Wayne Albert Billingsley, 90, of Galesburg, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at home.
Jones scores 21, No. 15 Maryland women beat Niagara 92-65 (Nov 16, 2017)
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Stephanie Jones had a career-high 21 points and nine rebounds, Ieshia Small added a career-best 18 points, and No. 15 Maryland beat Niagara 92-65 on Thursday.
Sabres prospect Nylander set to play after missing 2 months
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander is set to make his minor-league season debut after missing two months with a lower body injury.
Ritchie, Manson help Ducks beat Bruins 4-2
Nick Ritchie and Manson had a goal and an assist apiece, and Roy scored his first NHL goal in the Ducks’ 4-2 victory over slumping Boston on Wednesday night.
Salt Lake City will join NWSL next season
Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake is adding a women’s team that will play in the National Women’s Soccer League next season.
Ex-France minister has to pay damages to Nadal
PARIS (AP) Former French minister for health and sport Roselyne Bachelot has been ordered to pay 10,000 euros ($11,800) in damages to Rafael Nadal after accusing him of doping.
Plenty at stake in Eagle-Cowboys matchup
The Philadelphia Eagles want to avenge the overtime loss they sustained the last time they visited the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Steelers, Titans both looking to make statements
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a commanding lead in the AFC North
Winless Browns face another tough test in Jaguars
The Cleveland Browns’ offense is gaining traction just in time to face the toughest defense against which to score in the NFL.