Preview: Twins at Blue Jays
After the Minnesota Twins picked up their first victory since the All-Star break Monday night, Jose Berrios will try to make it two straight in Toronto.
Tour de France riders sprayed with chemical
BAGNERES DE-LUCHON, France (AP) Four-time champion Chris Froome is among several riders who have had their eyes treated for tear gas or pepper spray sprayed on the peloton when a farmer’s protest interrupted the 16th stage of
More post-World Cup turmoil for Nigeria soccer federation
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) The Nigeria Football Federation says officers from the state intelligence agency have ”stormed” its headquarters, removed a group who claimed to be in control, and restored the FIFA-backed head of Nigerian soccer to office.
Felony charges against Galesburg man for taking relatives gun
Bond was set at $10,000 for a Galesburg man on five felony charges including: possession of a stolen firearm, and four counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Dean, Faith M.
Mrs. Faith M. Dean, 80, of Rio, Illinois died at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
Folger, Janet L.
Janet L. Folger, 67, of Galesburg, died at 12:06 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Monday's Sports in Brief
SWIMMING
Nationals-Brewers Preview (Jul 24, 2018)
MILWAUKEE — A day after losing left-hander Brent Suter to a torn UCL and, eventually, Tommy John surgery, the Milwaukee Brewers will activate right-hander Junior Guerra from the disabled list and send him to the mound for
White Sox hoping Rodon stays effective vs. Angels (Jul 24, 2018)
Carlos Rodon is coming off his best start in nearly two years, and the left-hander for the Chicago White Sox will try to stay on a roll when he faces the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night
Abreu homers to back Giolito as White Sox beat Angels 5-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jose Abreu appears to be coming out of his slump.
LEADING OFF: Surgery for Cespedes? Pirates go for 11
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
Crennel to Houston and Pettine to Green Bay notable DC moves
When longtime coordinators move from one defense to another, it’s noteworthy.
Rays counting on rookie pitcher to top Yankees (Jul 24, 2018)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Once you’ve beaten Luis Severino in 2018, anything is possible.
Twins aim for second straight win over Blue Jays (Jul 24, 2018)
TORONTO — The Minnesota Twins won for the first time since the All-Star break Monday night with an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Athletics long to continue series versus Rangers (Jul 24, 2018)
The Oakland Athletics have Major League Baseball’s most prolific power team on the road this season and flexed their considerable muscle early and often in their 15-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday in the opener
Look Ahead in Game 2 of series against Braves
Tomorrow’s Look Ahead in Game 2 of series against Braves. Chen and Teheran will face off in second matchup.
Bullpen, stranded runners spoil strong start as Royals fall 5-4 to Tigers
Heath Fillmyer tossed 6.2 innings of two-run ball, but Royals’ bullpen spoils his chance at first MLB win.
LISTEN: Japanese radio calls Shohei Ohtani’s mammoth home run
Shohei Ohtani obliterated his 8th home run of the season Monday and NHK Radio had the call
Padres seek second straight win in series with Mets (Jul 24, 2018)
NEW YORK — Two pitchers who took strides forward in the first half of the season will make their second-half debuts Tuesday night when the New York Mets host the San Diego Padres in the middle game
Indians host Pirates, who are gunning for 11th straight win (Jul 24, 2018)
CLEVELAND — The next chapter of the Shane Bieber story will be written Tuesday night at Progressive Field, in the second contest of a three-game series, when he takes the mound for the Cleveland Indians against the