Kershaw gets 8th opening day start for Dodgers vs Giants

LOS ANGELES (AP) Clayton Kershaw will make his franchise-record eighth consecutive opening day start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are aiming for a second straight World Series appearance with virtually the same roster as last year.

Watts-Jackson plans to leave Michigan State program

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Jalen Watts-Jackson, who etched his name into Michigan State lore by scoring the winning touchdown against Michigan in 2015 on a botched punt, says he has requested his release from the Spartans.

Champion, David K.

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David Kent Champion, 65, of Kingsford, Michigan, formerly of Galesburg, died suddenly on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at home.

Peterson, Kenneth R.

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Mr. Kenneth R. Peterson, 72, of Oneida, Illinois passed away at 11:20 am Sunday, March 25, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.

Dobbins, Yvonne D.

Yvonne D. Dobbins, 66, of Galesburg, died at 10:37 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Marigold Health Care and Rehabilitation, Galesburg.

Wall, Albert

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Albert Wall, 96 of rural St. Augustine, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the home of his daughter, Patricia Thurman, whom he resided with the past twelve years.

Replay likely for new NFL helmet rule

The NFL’s new rule outlawing a player from lowering his head to initially make any sort of hit with his helmet likely will be included in replay reviews.