76ers' future looking strong following 52-win season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers have morphed from laughingstock to legitimate Eastern Conference contender in just two seasons.
Connected at hip: Cavs, Celtics intertwined since big trade
CLEVELAND (AP) Boston playoff star Jayson Tatum and Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue are cousins. The Cavaliers and Celtics might as well be.
Bills sign 4 of 8 draft picks before start of rookie camp
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed four of eight draft picks in preparing to open their annual rookie minicamp.
Brewers reinstate left-hander Boone Logan from disabled list
DENVER (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated left-handed reliever Boone Logan from the 10-day disabled list and optioned righty Jorge Lopez to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
An interview with Carl Sandburg College’s new president

Dr. Seamus Reilly was approved Wednesday night as the new president of Carl Sandburg College. He’s set to replace Lori Sundberg July 1, when she leaves to take a job in Iowa. Reilly talked Thursday with Will
Castroneves eagerly gearing up for IndyCar season debut
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ��� Helio Castroneves monitored the first four IndyCar races of the season from afar.
MLB hires former Royals P Chris Young for executive role
Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Chris Young’s title will be Vice President, On-Field Operations, Initiatives & Strategy.
Oklahoma City forward Collison retiring after 15 seasons
Oklahoma City forward Collison retiring after 15 seasons
Lions waive running back Tion Green
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have waived running back Tion Green.
Titans agree to terms with Dan Cruikshank, QB Luke Falk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with half their draft class in reaching deals with defensive back Dane Cruikshank and quarterback Luke Falk.
Hornets tab Spurs assistant James Borrego as next head coach
The 40-year-old is the first major addition by new general manager Mitch Kupchak.
Ex-US Rep. Mel Reynolds to be sentenced on tax charges
CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on the sentencing of former U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds (all times local):
Naming underpass for late Rev. Sibley clears Illinois Senate

The Illinois Senate today unanimously approved naming the East Main St. Underpass of the BNSF railroad tracks in Galesburg as the Rev. Jon A. Sibley Underpass.
Caves, Ernest E.

Ernest Eugene “George” Caves, 91 of Galesburg, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Marigold Rehab & Health Care Center in Galesburg.
Ground broken on Jupiter Machine Tool

A new manufacturer supported in part by an existing employer has officially broken ground in Galesburg, now that they’ve received financial backing, including hundreds of thousands in city loans.
Ireland thank all who paved way for inaugural cricket test
DUBLIN (AP) Cricket used to be the biggest sport in Ireland.
Putin scores 5 goals in exhibition hockey game
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin scored five goals in an exhibition hockey game with former NHL stars on Thursday.
Lions' Patricia says he was 'falsely accused' of assault
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia says he was ”falsely accused” in a 1996 sexual assault allegation that resurfaced this week.
The Latest: Prosecutors: No comment on ex-NFL LB lawsuit
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) The Latest on the lawsuit filed by former NFL linebacker Khaseem Greene against authorities in New Jersey (all times local):
Wagner seeking success versus FBS
(STATS) – Now that it’s producing NFL draft picks, Wagner must feel it can become more competitive against FBS opposition.
