Mariners unsure whether Suzuki will start season on DL
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Seattle Mariners are monitoring Ichiro Suzuki’s strained right calf to determine whether he’ll be on the opening day roster or the disabled list.
US chess grandmaster Caruana wins shot at world title match
BERLIN (AP) American chess grandmaster Fabiano Caruana has won the candidates tournament for the right to take on world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway for his title in November.
Mariners expected to sign Jayson Werth to minor league deal
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Seattle Mariners are expected to sign Jayson Werth to a minor league contract, a deal contingent on a successful physical.
Napoli homers as Indians finish spring training
PHOENIX (AP) Mike Napoli homered, Trevor Bauer struck out seven over five innings of three-hit ball, and the Cleveland Indians finished spring training with a 3-3 tie against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Delgado to make US debut in exhibition vs Paraguay
CARY, N.C. (AP) Marky Delgado was set to make his debut for the United States in Tuesday night’s exhibition against Paraguay.
Motte's Minute: Clint Bowyer's celebration after ending six-year winless streak
In this week’s edition of ‘Motte’s Minute’ Daryl Motte takes you through Clint Bowyer’s epic celebration after his first win in six years.
Virginia Tech lacrosse coach apologizes for offensive video
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Virginia Tech’s women’s lacrosse coach has apologized after a video surfaced showing white team members singing a song by Lil Dicky that prominently features a racial slur.
Zimmerman sits out yet again in Nats' last exhibition game
WASHINGTON (AP) Ryan Zimmerman fielded his position in a drizzle before the Washington Nationals’ last exhibition game. Then he joined teammates for batting practice. Even took some trips around the basepaths, expending enough energy in the chill
Malachi Flynn says he will transfer from Washington State
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Washington State guard Malachi Flynn says he will transfer to another program.
Moos: Miles deserves chance to keep building Husker program
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Coach Tim Miles will be back for a seventh season at Nebraska and talks about a contract extension will begin after the NCAA Final Four, athletic director Bill Moos said Tuesday.
Library’s “The Big Read” starts next week

The Galesburg Public Library’s annual “The Big Read” starts next week — and includes some special events, along with a lot of reading. Assistant Director Jane Easterly talks about it with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Evening News.
Walker, Leila M.

Leila May Walker, 78, of Galesburg, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 at home.
Scriven, Roger L.

Roger Lee Scriven, 83, of Galesburg, went home to his loving Father at 7 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018, in the Knox County Nursing Home.
Kelso, Francis M.

Francis M. Kelso, age 64 of rural Gilson, Illinois passed away at 12:22 A.M. on Monday, March 25, 2017 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois.
Hawkins, Helen R.

Helen Rose Hawkins, 84, of Abingdon, IL passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 6:24 p.m. in her home, surrounded by family, from an acute illness.
Parrish, Edwin V.

Mr. Edwin V. Parrish, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 7:19 am Monday, March 26, 2018 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Gray, Georgia J.

Georgia “Jo” Joan Gray, 74, of Galesburg, died at 9:33 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 in the Emergency Room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Peoria Riverfront Museum caters to Knox County residents Wednesday, March 28th

The Peoria Riverfront Museum has embraced Illinois’ Bicentennial celebration with shows, exhibits, presentations, and events.
City receiving grants to reduce lead hazards and study effectiveness

The City of Galesburg will be receiving a $500,000 grant to help low-income families in older homes control lead hazards.
Notre Dame TE Kmet gets relief on Irish baseball diamond
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly offered Cole Kmet a day off last Saturday.
