New MLB rules: Pitching change a must for 7th mound visit
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Managers or coaches must make a pitching change if they head to the mound for the seventh time in a game under baseball’s new pace of play rules.
Decision on Ohtani’s first game still being mapped out
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Angels manager Mike Scioscia says the spring training game plan for Shohei Ohtani is still being mapped out.
An interview with State Sen. Daniel Biss, candidate for Governor
Before making a campaign appearance Tuesday at Knox College in Galesburg, one of the Democrats running for Governor in Illinois, State Senator Daniel Biss, spoke with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Evening News.
Flyers' Simmonds out 2-to-3 weeks with upper body injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds will be out for 2-to-3 weeks after suffering an upper-body injury in Sunday’s win over the New York Rangers.
Austin Dillon still pumped about Daytona, but hasn’t talked with Almirola
Austin Dillon checks in with ‘NASCAR Race Hub’ and details his whirlwind week after winning the Daytona 500, and says he still has not talked with Aric Almirola.
MLB players to wear Marjory Stoneman Douglas hats at spring training
Players will honor victims of last week’s shooting in Florida by wearing Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School hats at spring training games this week.
Titans kicker Ryan Succop agrees to terms on extension
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop has agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension.
MLB players honor Florida shooting victims, wear school hats
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Major League Baseball players will honor victims of last week’s shooting in Florida by wearing Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School hats at spring training games this week.
The Latest: Officials pledge cooperation on Legionnaires’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on the Illinois Senate’s inquiry in the Legionnaires’ disease crisis at the Quincy veterans’ home (all times local):
Garner, Lucy M.
Lucy M. Garner, 77, of Monmouth, IL, died at 1:47 pm Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL
Knoxville City Council meets – talks about police
The Knoxville City Council met Monday night with a packed-agenda after canceling the first meeting this month due to weather. An issue that was brought up to council during committee reports was by Police Chief Ron Poyner
Sam scores 20 to lead Southern over Alabama A&M 60-50 (Feb 20, 2018)
NORMAL, Ala. (AP) Jared Sam had 20 points and 12 rebounds as Southern defeated Alabama A&M 60-50 on Monday.
Colts to induct WR Reggie Wayne into Ring of Honor in 2018
Former Indianapolis Colts receiver Reggie Wayne will become the 15th member of the Indianapolis Colts’ Ring of Honor next season.
Bears DB pleads guilty in northeast Iowa bar fracas
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) A Chicago Bears defensive back has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors stemming from a fracas at a bar in northeast Iowa.
Canucks sign defenseman Gudbranson to 3-year extension
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Erik Gudbranson to a three-year contract extension Tuesday.
Rugby player dies in England after collapsing in training
DONCASTER, England (AP) A rugby player in England’s second division has died after collapsing during training.
Bucs release RB Doug Martin after disappointing season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Two-time Pro Bowl running back Doug Martin has been released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who may look for a replacement in free agency.
Rugby player dies in England after collapsing in training
DONCASTER, England (AP) A rugby player in England’s second division has died after collapsing during training.
Orioles' Beckham making move from shortstop to third base
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) When the Baltimore Orioles acquired Tim Beckham from the Tampa Bay Rays last July 31, they hoped that he would be the successor to J.J. Hardy at shortstop.
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