Another Mizzou Porter declares for NBA draft: Jontay
Missouri Tigers freshman forward Jontay Porter is following brother Michael Jr. into the NBA draft.
Perez has encouraging start in Rangers' 6-3 win over A's (Apr 05, 2018)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Martin Perez pitched into the sixth inning of his first start of the season and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 before another sparse crowd on Thursday.
Cora ready for ups and downs despite 1st win in Fenway debut
BOSTON (AP) When Alex Cora’s name was introduced prior to Boston’s home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, the new Red Sox manager jogged up the steps of the dugout and proceeded to calmly high-five members of
Blues recall Husso from San Antonio
Goaltender Ville Husso is back with the St. Louis Blues
Barkley, Chubb, 4 QBs attending draft; Mayfield declines
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Six first-team All-Americans, including Penn State running back Saquon Barkley and North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb, are among 22 players who will attend the NFL draft.
Brandin Cooks would like long stay in LA, but focused on now
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Brandin Cooks has been traded twice in the past 13 months despite being one of the NFL’s most productive receivers over the past three years, so the Rams’ new top target knows he
High school catcher with one arm impresses MLB legend Jim Abbott
Luke Terry a High school catcher with one arm has impressed everyone including MLB legend Jim Abbott
Rockies rally in 9th to beat Padres 3-1
Starters Tyler Anderson of the Rockies and rookie Joey Lucchesi of the Padres pitched well but were gone before the game was decided.
Tim Tebow makes Double-A debut with Binghamton Rumble Ponies
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) Tim Tebow sure knows how to make an entrance.
Don Mattingly says Caleb Smith didn’t have his best control Thursday
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly breaks down Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in the team’s first road game of the season.
Clark, Jo Ann P.

Jo Ann Powell Clark, 80, of Little York, IL, passed away at 3:39 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Sen. Weaver shares concerns over Illinois teacher shortage

School administrators in Illinois may be the first to tell you that they’re currently going through a drought of applicants to fill teaching openings in their districts.
ZBA approves permit for community solar farm in East Galesburg

A Community Solar Farm is closer to being constructed on a piece of private land in Northeast Galesburg after a vote by the Knox County Zoning Board of Appeals yesterday.
Near record low temperature expected for Twins home opener
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Dozens of Minnesota Twins employees have been shoveling snow for days to get Target Field ready for the home opener.
Colin Cowherd reacts to reports Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA season
Colin Cowherd offers up his opinion on Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics after it was reported the PG will miss the rest of the NBA season.
Historically, Braun among best hitters vs. Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has compiled 193 hits against the Chicago Cubs in his 12-year career.
Josh Norman on Dez Bryant still being an elite WR
Washington Redskins CB Josh Norman joins Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe and Joy Taylor to discuss conference rival Dallas Cowboys and Dez Bryant. Josh talks Dez Bryant being an elite WR in the league.
Hamilton keeping close eye on F1's meeting with teams
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) World champion Lewis Hamilton will keep a close eye on Formula One owner Liberty Media’s proposed talks with the teams on Friday because his next contract could be shaped by what happens.
Dominica’s government announces vote for Morocco World Cup
A Dominica government minister says the country’s soccer federation will vote for Morocco to host the 2026 World Cup instead of the rival bid from CONCACAF counterparts in North America.
Wild sign defenseman Belpedio to two-year contract
The Minnesota Wild signed former third-round pick Louis Belpedio to a two-year deal on Thursday.