Hotrod team donates brains, urges same from military members
MORRISON, Colo. (AP) All seven members of Don Schumacher’s NHRA racing team have pledged their brains to concussion research as part of an effort geared to reach military members as much as racing fans.
Grizzlies sign Watanabe to two-way deal, waive Henry
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies signed forward Yuta Watanabe to a two-way contract Friday and waived guard/forward Myke Henry.
FANTASY PLAYS: Second half starting, time to make a run
With the All-Star break complete, fantasy baseball players are digging in and hoping to make a run toward a championship season. With that goal in mind here are a few players that can help strengthen your team
Jacob deGrom says first preference is to stay with Mets
NEW YORK (AP) Pitcher Jacob deGrom’s first preference is to remain with the New York Mets.
Analysis: Few good options on anthem protests for NFL owners
The controversy over NFL players protesting during the national anthem isn’t going away, despite – or perhaps because of – team owners’ efforts to stop players from using the forum to speak out on political causes.
Brewers reliever Josh Hader apologizes to teammates
MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader has apologized to his team after years-old racist and homophobic tweets surfaced during the All-Star Game.
The Latest: Trump says NFL protesters should be suspended
The Latest on the NFL’s national anthem policy (all times local):
Pitcher Antonio Bastardo gets second drug suspension
NEW YORK (AP) Free agent pitcher Antonio Bastardo has been suspended for the rest of the season under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the steroid Stanozolol, a penalty that follows a 50-game
AP Source: Jazz ending sponsorship deal with Papa John's
The Utah Jazz are ending their sponsorship agreement with Papa John’s Pizza after the company’s founder and spokesman used a racial slur.
AP Source: Thunder F Dakari Johnson being traded to Orlando
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading reserve center Dakari Johnson to the Orlando Magic.
Culver’s is coming to Galesburg

Another restaurant franchise favorite is coming to Galesburg early next year.
Mariners give manager Scott Servais multiyear extension
SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have given manager Scott Servais a multiyear contract extension with the club in position to potentially end the longest current playoff drought in the four major pro sports.
Ohio State says over 100 ex-students shared accounts of sexual misconduct by now-dead team doctor under investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State says over 100 ex-students shared accounts of sexual misconduct by now-dead team doctor under investigation.
Cowboys top Forbes list of Most Valuable Sports Teams for third straight year
For the third straight year, the Dallas Cowboys have claimed the top spot
Media poll: Mizzou fourth in SEC East, Alabama to win league
Reigning national champion Alabama has been picked to win the Southeastern Conference championship in a preseason media poll.
Alex Barré-Boulet rocks the mic during Lightning development camp
Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Alex Barré-Boulet rocks a mic during the team's 3-on-3 tournament during development camp.
Ohio State has ’95 records of student complaint about doctor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) More than 100 former students have provided firsthand accounts of sexual misconduct by the now-dead Ohio State University team physician at the center of an ongoing investigation, the university said on Friday.
Another shotgun reported stolen to GPD

Another 16-gauge shotgun was reported stolen in Galesburg this week.
Media pick Jacksonville State in OVC again
(STATS) – The Ohio Valley Conference preseason media poll has been anything but fake news since being started in 2014.
TUNE IN: Angels clash with Astros in AL West showdown (6:30p., Fox Sports West)
The game is also available for streaming on Fox Sports Go.

