After 31 years, Elizabeth Varner retires from Galesburg Parks and Rec Department
After a three-decade residency with the Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department, Recreation Supervisor Elizabeth Varner is calling it quits.
Monmouth Baconfest looking for Galesburg vendors to join the growing event
The fourth annual Baconfest is right around the corner in Monmouth and the ever growing pork-themed bash is looking for eateries to join the fun.
Preview: Brewers at Pirates
Five games with the Pittsburgh Pirates stand in the way of the All-Star break for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Preview: Twins vs. Rays
Kyle Gibson takes the ball Thursday night when the Minnesota Twins begin a four-game set with Tampa Bay at Target Field.
Harper headlines Home Run Derby field, will face Freeman
Harper headlines Home Run Derby field, will face Freeman
Croatia president celebrates World Cup win at NATO summit
BRUSSELS (AP) It has been a successful NATO summit for Croatia President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. The World Cup took care of that.
Padres roll dice with Ross versus Dodgers (Jul 12, 2018)
SAN DIEGO — For the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday night’s series finale against the Padres at Petco Park is a golden opportunity to claim a third win in the four-game series.
Pacquiao predicts action-filled fight against Matthysse
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said Thursday he is prepared for an action-packed fight against aggressive Argentinian Lucas Matthysse in Sunday’s world title bout that could put his illustrious career at stake.
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
WORLD CUP
WATCH: Colon throws a CUTTER to Martinez; Robs Bradley of a hit | Rangers at Red Sox
WATCH: Colon throws a CUTTER to Martinez; Robs Bradley of a hit | Rangers at Red Sox
Who are the participants in the 2018 Home Run Derby
Who are the participants in the 2018 Home Run Derby
HIGHLIGHTS: 90 in 90: Croatia vs. England | 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Highlights
90 in 90: Croatia vs. England | 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Highlights
Mets brace for Scherzer, Nationals (Jul 12, 2018)
NEW YORK — New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said he thinks his ace pitcher, Jacob deGrom, should start for the National League in next week’s All-Star Game.
D-backs look to rebound after getting blasted by Rockies (Jul 12, 2018)
DENVER — Arizona left-hander Robbie Ray hopes the step forward he took in a bullpen session Tuesday will carry over to his start Thursday in the rubber game between the Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.
Astros. sans Giles, host Athletics (Jul 12, 2018)
HOUSTON — The Astros on Wednesday demoted deposed closer Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno following yet another blowup, both on the mound and off of it, in the ninth inning Tuesday.
Don Mattingly: “We’ve been winning these by getting a hit”
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly breaks down the series against the Milwaukee Brewers, discussing the walk-off win in Game 3 and the Marlins’ overall approach.
Starlin Castro: “We keep it strong and then we win the game”
Miami Marlins infielder Starlin Castro chats with Craig Minervini about his walk-off win against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday night.
Starlin Castro helps Marlins take series over Brewers with walk-off win
The Brewers went 3 for 16 with runners in scoring position and lost 5-4 to the Miami Marlins in 12 innings.
Indians' offense erupts for 19 runs in blowout win over Reds
Carlos Carrasco tallied his 1,000th career strikeout while Adam Plutko pitched four innings for his first Major League save.
WATCH: Starlin Castro hits an RBI single to take the series against the Brewers
Miami Marlins infielder Starlin Castro hits an RBI single to drive in Garrett Cooper and take the series against the Brewers with a walk-off win in the 12th inning.