Focus on rotation as Mariners head into spring training
SEATTLE (AP) Whether it was intentional or not, Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto placed a heavy burden on Felix Hernandez on Thursday.
Great Galesburg Shake students go national!
Three of the students involved in the “Great Galesburg Shake” initiative in the Galesburg School District will be going to a national competition in early February! (Pictured front to back) Mackenzie Musser, Lily McNally, and Hayden Musser
Alabama hires Karl Scott, Josh Gattis as assistants
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama has hired Karl Scott as secondary coach and Josh Gattis to work with wide receivers.
Messi and Suarez strike again as Barcelona advances in Copa
MADRID (AP) With Philippe Coutinho making his debut and Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez adding to their scoring run, Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey semifinals for the eighth straight year on Thursday.
Marlins' Yelich traded to Brewers for 4 prospects
MIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins general manager Michael Hill was traveling Thursday to participate in a series of marathons when he swing the team’s latest trade, sending center fielder Christian Yelich to the Milwaukee Brewers for four prospects.
Brewers deal 4 prospects to Marlins for Yelich
The Brewers traded a package that includes two of their top prospects to the Marlins for outfielder Christian Yelich.
Brooke Henderson leads LPGA opener in windy Bahamas (Jan 25, 2018)
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) Brooke Henderson shot a bogey-free 5-under 68 in windy conditions Thursday to take the first-round lead in the season-opening Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic.
Missing veterans get added to new legislation for Illinois’ “Silver Alert” program.
The “Silver Alert” program in Illinois currently notifies the public when someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s can’t be found.
Knox County Board hears time clock related issues from employees
Last night the Knox County Board heard several complaints from various employees regarding certain departments’ lack of use of the time clock system.
Racing trainer charged after running wrong horses in races
LONDON (AP) The British Horseracing Authority says the integrity of the sport was undermined when two horses from the same yard were inadvertently switched between their intended races at a meeting last week.
UCF's Shaquem Griffin looking to open eyes, minds at Senior Bowl
UCF’s Shaquem Griffin entered Senior Bowl week aiming to turn people’s focus from the absence of his left hand to his abilities as a football player.
Surging Lazio the outsider in title race
MILAN (AP) Lazio is doing its best to show the Serie A title battle is not a two-horse race.
Alonso's team suffers setback after crash in Rolex practice
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) The preparations for Fernando Alonso’s first Rolex 24 at Daytona hit a setback when one of his co-drivers crashed hours before qualifying at Daytona International Speedway.
A look at the fallout from sports doctor scandal
Numerous people have been fired or forced out of jobs in the wake of the scandal involving once-renowned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced Wednesday to decades in prison for molesting some of the sport’s top
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Are Eagles fans too crazy in their celebrations?
Eagles fans weren’t shy in celebrating the Eagles first Super Bowl appearance in over a decade.
Trevor Hoffman’s call to the Hall of Fame ‘long overdue’
There’s no doubt Hoffman’s career was worthy of the Hall of Fame.
Matt Vasgersian on Hoffman’s road to Cooperstown
Vasgersian called Padres games during Hoffman’s dominating career in San Diego.
Yankees' minor league team renaming itself for pork roll
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) The New York Yankees’ minor league baseball team in New Jersey is being renamed for the state’s favorite processed meat.
Illinois high school chess teams to meet at 1st sectionals
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — High school chess teams from across Illinois will compete in the first sectional competitions this weekend to try to earn a spot in the state finals.