LEADING OFF: Pedroia rejoins Red Sox, Diamondback doldrums
A look at what’s happening around the majors Friday:
Suspended Australia captain Smith set to play in Canada
SYDNEY (AP) Steve Smith’s comeback to cricket looks set to begin in Canada with the suspended former Australia captain being named as a marquee player in a Canadian Twenty20 league.
Lightning disappointed, but don't feel like playoff failures
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Jon Cooper searched for adequate words to describe the feeling of coming within one victory of playing for the Stanley Cup.
Na’s ending 90-foot chip to lead Colonial after first again
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Kevin Na chipped in from the rough more than 90 feet away for an incredible birdie to close out an 8-under 62 and take the first-round lead in the Fort Worth Invitational at
Nevada club pro tied for Senior PGA Championship lead
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) Nevada club professional Stuart Smith shot a 5-under 66 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead in the Senior PGA Championship.
Bundy fans 14, throws 2-hitter in O's 9-3 win over Chisox
CHICAGO (AP) Dylan Bundy struck out a career-high 14 and pitched a two-hitter for his second complete game in the majors, helping the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Thursday.
Piscotty, A's tag Hernandez early, beat Mariners 4-3 (May 24, 2018)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Piscotty and the Athletics tagged Felix Hernandez early, and Oakland ended the Seattle Mariners’ five-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory Thursday.
Angels Weekly QOTW: Memorial Day
H/T to all those we remember and honor on Memorial Day.
Angels Weekly: Top Moments
Angels Weekly: Top Moments
#XTRAPOINT: Star Wars Night at Angel Stadium
Our XP crew was out at Star Wars Night last week at Angel Stadium. Come along and enjoy the fun!
Galesburg man arrested for child porn after search of home
A Galesburg man was arrested today for possession of child pornography.
Rohweder gets seated on county board
The open seat on the Knox County Board following the death of District 3 board member Trisha Hurst has been filled.
Freeland, Eva M.
Eva M. Freeland, 102, of Macomb, IL passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 1:50 a.m. at the Heartland Healthcare Center Macomb, IL.
Croatia-born Karacic cleared for Australia duty at World Cup
ZURICH (AP) FIFA has cleared Croatia Under-21 international Fran Karacic to switch eligibility and play for Australia at the World Cup.
Sano rejoins Twins, missed 24 games with hamstring injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have reinstated third baseman Miguel Sano from the disabled list after he missed the last 24 games with a strained left hamstring.
Trump pardons late boxer Jack Johnson
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Thursday granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing’s first black heavyweight champion, clearing Jack Johnson’s name more than 100 years after what many see as his racially-charged conviction.
PHENOMS: Iñaki Williams
Iñaki Williams in #Phenoms2018 #SeeTheIncredible Sponsored by Hisense My parents suffered a lot so we could have a better life… I try to thank them the best way I can for all they have done.
Trump grants posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, boxing's first black heavyweight champion.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump grants posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, boxing’s first black heavyweight champion.
Czech court: Attacker on Petra Kvitova taken into custody
PRAGUE (AP) A Czech Republic court has ruled a suspect in a knife attack on two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova be taken into custody.
NFL teams with foundation to support veterans, families
NEW YORK (AP) The NFL is joining an effort for nonprofit organizations to support healthy lifestyle programs for veterans and their families.