Everything seems to be on Wilson as Seahawks move forward
SEATTLE (AP) When he was in the early stages of his professional career, the Seattle Seahawks asked Russell Wilson just to do his part.
Lombard Principal hired as Stark County schools’ superintendent

Stark County School District 100 approved the hiring of a new superintendent Monday night and it happened to be the current principal of Lombard Middle School.
Keenum keeps on avoiding sacks for streaking Vikings
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Case Keenum dropped back to pass for Minnesota in the first quarter against Cleveland. He faked a short throw to his right to running back Jerick McKinnon before stepping up in the pocket
Backup QBs at forefront of Oklahoma-West Virginia matchup (Nov 25, 2017)
NORMAN, Okla. — At one point not long ago, the game between No. 4 Oklahoma and West Virginia would have featured one of the best quarterback matchups in college football.
5 minor leaguers suspended for drug violations
NEW YORK (AP) Five minor league pitchers have been suspended for drug violations.
Atlanta United's Almiron picked as MLS newcomer of year
ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron was picked as Major League Soccer newcomer of the year, beating out Chicago’s Nemanja Nikolic and teammate Josef Martinez.
Jets' McCown, Davis coach military squads in flag football
NEW YORK (AP) Josh McCown has some big-time red, white and blue bragging rights on Demario Davis.
Sperry, George F.

George Frank Sperry, 87, of Galesburg, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2017 in Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg.
Short, Richard F.
Richard Franklin Short, 85, of Morton, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Aperion Care, Galesburg.
Vacca, Joseph S.

Joseph S. Vacca, 66, of Galesburg, peacefully went to join his wife in heaven at 12:58 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2017 at home.
Knoxville City Council is living within their means

A regular city council meeting for the City of Knoxville was held Monday night at the Knoxville Police Station.
No. 2 Arizona set for trek to Bahamas to face N.C. State (Nov 22, 2017)
No. 2 Arizona will take its show on the road as it leaves McKale Center for the first time this season to play in the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis event beginning Wednesday.
Alize Johnson's bucket gives Missouri State 69-65 win (Nov 21, 2017)
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) Alize Johnson drove and scored with 11 seconds left to give Missouri State a 69-65 victory over Manhattan on Tuesday in the consolation semifinals of the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Russian ice hockey player has 2-year doping ban cut
ZURICH (AP) The International Ice Hockey Federation has slashed a doping ban given to Russian forward Danis Zaripov from two years to six months.
No. 2 Arizona, No. 5 Villanova top Battle 4 Atlantis field
Arizona coach Sean Miller has seen his second-ranked Wildcats start the year with three easy wins and guard Allonzo Trier put up big numbers seemingly with ease.
No. 14 Washington St brings improved defense into Apple Cup
Washington State has been turning heads with its offense for years and this season the defense has been doing the same.
UEFA fines Olympiakos $70K after fans on field got to Messi
NYON, Switzerland (AP) After Lionel Messi was twice approached by fans on the field during a Champions League game, UEFA has fined Olympiakos 60,000 euros ($70,000).
'Undisupted: Skip's not very high on Lonzo Ball … 'What I don't like is that he plays with a nonchalant arrogance'
Skip reacts to Lonzo walking away from an on-court skirmish.
Winthrop makes 15 3s in 104-49 victory (Nov 21, 2017)
ROCK HILL, N.C. (AP) Xavier Cooks scored 22 points with eight rebounds and Winthrop beat Mars Hill 104-49 on Tuesday.
School leader criticized for handling of cheerleader protest
ATLANTA (AP) Lawyers for Georgia’s board of regents say a university president failed to keep state officials informed about moving cheerleaders off the field before football games after some black cheerleaders knelt during the national anthem.