DeJaynes, Billy L.
Billy L. DeJaynes, 70 of Abingdon, passed away at 6:44 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital surrounded by his family and his lifelong friend.
Vail, Constance M. “Connie”
Constance M. “Connie” Vail age 72, of Woodhull, Illinois died Saturday July 21, 2018 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA, with her family by her side.
Weekend Sports In Brief
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Harper, Nationals have hole to dig out of
Bryce Harper had a chance to shine in front of his home fans during the All-Star break, and he took advantage by winning the Home Run Derby .
Sri Lanka wins 2nd test by 199 runs against South Africa
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) Sri Lanka has won the second test match by 199 runs to sweep the two-test against South Africa.
Sri Lanka closes in on series win over South Africa
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) Sri Lanka has moved within three wickets of a series win by reducing South Africa to 246 for seven at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket test.
Sri Lanka wins series 2-0 after 199-run victory in 2nd test
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) Rangana Herath took six wickets as Sri Lanka completed a 199-run win over South Africa to sweep the two-test series with a day to spare.
Bustos appointed to help negotiate Farm Bill
Democratic Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced last week her appointment to the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee.
Struggling Brewers look forward to series with Nationals (Jul 23, 2018)
MILWAUKEE — So much for momentum.
Dysfunctional Mets host Padres in race to NL basement (Jul 23, 2018)
NEW YORK — How much lower can the New York Mets sink?
Three Cuts: Ronald Acuña Jr. captivates at leadoff; opportunity knocks for Sean Newcomb
Plus, trying to make sense of rumors of reported interest in trio of Orioles players
LEADING OFF: Severino eyes No. 15, Utley back in Philly
A look at what’s happening around the majors Monday:
Royals on roll heading into series with Tigers (Jul 22, 2018)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the All-Star break began, the Kansas City Royals owned the worst record in the majors at 27-68.
Cardinals pitcher who overcame brain injury gets start at Reds (Jul 22, 2018)
By baseball standards, the road that Daniel Poncedeleon traveled to the major leagues this season — from Triple-A Memphis to St. Louis — is relatively short.
White Sox, Angels go with young starters (Jul 22, 2018)
Lucas Giolito is beginning to pitch the way many envisioned when he was a hard-throwing teenager from southern California.
A's add weapon with Familia as they head into Texas heat (Jul 22, 2018)
ARLINGTON, Texas — Newly acquired reliever Jeurys Familia arrived at his new home clubhouse on Sunday for his first game with the Oakland Athletics roughly an hour before the first pitch against the San Francisco Giants in
New Zealand men complete World Cup Sevens double for Kiwis
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) New Zealand winger Akuila Rokolisoa took the offload from Trael Joass and split two English defenders. Seconds later he was somersaulting over the tryline with the ball, but he might as well have been
Diamondbacks, Cubs kick off series (Jul 22, 2018)
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have never been picky about who takes on a starring role as they pursue their third straight National League Central Division title.