Titans know task at hand to end playoff drought: win at home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have frittered away their margin for error by dropping back-to-back games on the road to teams with losing records.
No. 16 Missouri women top Xavier 74-48 for 11th straight win (Dec 18, 2017)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Sophie Cunningham scored 20 points, Cierra Porter had her 17th career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 16 Missouri won its 11th straight with a 74-48 victory over Xavier
South Dakota State's Ohnesorge wins FCS Rimington Award
(STATS) – South Dakota State senior Jacob Ohnesorge was named as the winner of the 2017 FCS Rimington Award, which recognizes the nation’s outstanding center.
Marc Gasol talks Fizdale firing and Grizzlies struggles
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Marc Gasol wants to clear up a few things with the Memphis Grizzlies struggling through one of the worst stretches in franchise history, doing his best to defend himself.
Bills look to bring playoff push to the road
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have had a home-field advantage under first-year coach Sean McDermott.
Raiders' Penn to undergo foot surgery, ending ironman streak
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders left tackle Donald Penn will undergo surgery on his injured right foot.
Bulls F Markkanen returns from back spasms
CHICAGO (AP) Rookie forward Lauri Markkanen is back in the lineup for the Chicago Bulls after he missed three consecutive games with back spasms.
Chargers sign Nick Rose to be their 4th kicker of the season
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Nick Rose is the Los Angeles Chargers’ fourth kicker of the season.
Lawmakers fear low Medicaid-provider rates could doom plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Lawmakers question whether reimbursement rates in an expanded managed care health plan will be sufficient to keep insurers providing service.
Schoonover, Diane J.

Diana Jane Schoonover, 79 of Abingdon, passed away at 6:47 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2017 at her home.
Ameren and employees work together for food pantry donation

Ameren Illinois today presented FISH Food Pantry in Galesburg with a $4,200 check and two truck loads of food.
One man charged with DUI following traffic accident on Lincoln Street

An early Sunday morning traffic accident has resulted in one man being arrested on a slew of charges, most notably driving under the influence of alcohol.
Clark, Ila F.

Ila F. Clark, age 77, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 6:25 A.M. on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.
Johnson, Dolores L.
Dolores Lena (Davis) Johnson, 88, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 11:40 am Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Legacy Estates, Monmouth.
White, Beverly J.

Beverly “Bev” Jean White, 86, of Galesburg, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017 in the Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Center.
Messmore, Warren E.

Warren E. Messmore, 93, of Galesburg, Ill. Died 9:20 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Butts, Tracy L.
Tracy L. Butts, age 48, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 8:31 P.M. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Burger, Ruth E.

Mrs. Ruth E. Burger, 98, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:15 am Friday, December 15, 2017 at her home.
Three people arrested for possessing meth manufacturing materials

Three individuals have been arrested after officers found methamphetamine manufacturing materials in their possession following a routine traffic stop.
Bruce Bowen on Kobe Bryant: You're focus was unmatched
The two shared some legendary court battles.