Fiery Hall of Fame jockey Manny Ycaza dies at 80
Manny Ycaza, a Hall of Fame jockey who won the 1964 Belmont Stakes and paved the way for generations of Latin Americans to ride in North America, has died. He was 80.
Colin Cowherd: 'This roster is filthy,' predicts Rams to win NFC West
Colin Cowherd details why Rams will win the NFC West for the second straight year
Hey now you’re an All-Star: Doolittle bonds with Smash Mouth
WASHINGTON (AP) Sean Doolittle was just trying to snuff the fires of a Twitter fight between his Oakland Athletics and the band Smash Mouth.
Delle Donne, Parker to captain WNBA All-Star Game
NEW YORK (AP) Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker will captain the WNBA All-Star teams in two weeks.
Manny Machado talks with Tom Verducci about rumors claiming he will be traded to the Dodgers
Manny Machado tells Tom Verducci that he has yet to be told whether or not the Baltimore Orioles will trade him to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Former Mater Dei, current USC QB JT Daniels up for Male Athlete of the Year
Daniels will be a freshman at USC this year
As MLB mulls rule changes, union hints at work stoppage
WASHINGTON (AP) Major League Baseball wants a broad discussion with players about rule changes to combat decreased offense and longer games, an initiative likely to be met by a testy union stung by declining free-agent prices and
Pelicans sign Bluiett to 2-way contract
METAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Trevon Bluiett to a two-way contract after the rookie guard averaged 18.3 points in four NBA Summer League games.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr receives contract extension
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has received a contract extension following the franchise’s repeat championship and third title in four years during his tenure.
Bucks forward Christian Wood named to All-NBA summer league first team
Milwaukee Bucks center/forward Christian Wood was named to the All-NBA summer league first team, the league announced Tuesday.
Illinois Treasurer meets with local banks about rural investment

Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs spent time in Galesburg Tuesday, talking with constituents and local banks alike about ways his office is helping farmers and others invest in Illinois. Frerichs also talked with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Evening
Kirkpatrick, Norma L.
Norma Lucile Kirkpatrick, 96, of Roseville, IL passed away at 2:00 am Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her home.
Not guilty pleas entered in two shooting cases

Two Knox County residents charged in separate shooting incidents last month have both pleaded not guilty, now that a grand jury has filed charges in both cases.
Johnson, David S.

David S. Johnson age 76 of Woodhull died Monday July 16, 2018 at home.
Knoxville City Council met Monday, July 16th

The Knoxville City Council met last night where the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations were approved for the city.
Ceremony and opening of the Sibley Underpass Wednesday, July 18th

By early afternoon on Wednesday July 18th, a motorist will have the ability to drive through the entirety of Galesburg without being stopped by a train.
WATCH: Best of Baylor Bears at Big 12 Media Days
WATCH: Best of Baylor Bears at Big 12 Media Days
UNC free of NCAA issues for 1st time under AD Cunningham
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina athletics director Bubba Cunningham has spent nearly his entire tenure dealing with serious NCAA issues, from arriving amid a football investigation to dealing with years of offshoot academic trouble.
Masters champion Patrick Reed eyes 2nd major win at Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) Patrick Reed would figure to be a player British fans love to hate, largely due to his passionate play for the other side in the Ryder Cup.
Bentley returns to Atlanta, happy for change of scenery
NEW YORK (AP) Alex Bentley is happy to be back in familiar surroundings following her surprising trade to Atlanta from Connecticut last week.