Yanks deal Warren to M's for international allotment
NEW YORK (AP) The Yankees made another move to reshape their pitching staff, trading right-hander Adam Warren to the Seattle Mariners for $1.25 million in international signing bonus pool allotment.
Lawrence Guy hoping to find home in 2nd year with Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Lawrence Guy has tried to use every trial he’s faced in his life as an opportunity to learn something about himself.
Knox County Nursing Home Administrator receives two months salary for severance

Knox County Nursing Home Administrator Rachel Secrist is receiving about $13,500 as a part of a severance package she agreed to with the Knox County Board last Wednesday.
Motte's Minute: AJ Allmendinger is a good road racer, but he's a great interview
In this week’s edition of Motte’s Minute, see why AJ Allmendinger is a good road racer, but an even better interview.
Rough day for defense: Packers' Ryan, Brice carted off field
Green Bay Packers defenders Jake Ryan and Kentrell Brice were injured during practice at training camp Monday afternoon.
Injuries to Brice, Ryan make for tough day at Packers camp
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Blake Martinez gathered his fellow inside linebackers together after a tough day at Green Bay Packers practice.
New Carl Sandburg College president settles in to job

Seamus Reilly is settling in to the job of president of Carl Sandburg College, having started at the beginning of June. Reilly, a former administrator in the Parkland Community College system in Champaign-Urbana, is replacing Lori Sundberg,
Former first-round pick Nkemdiche out to show he belongs
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) A crowd of reporters around his locker, Robert Nkemdiche was asked what he learned the first two years in the NFL.
Braves' Newcomb apologizes to team for inflammatory tweets
ATLANTA (AP) Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb has apologized to his teammates for racist, homophobic and sexist tweets he sent as a teenager.
Saints’ pass game evolving as Meredith, Smith vie for snaps
METAIRIE, La. (AP) When Saints rookie receiver Tre’Quan Smith picked his jersey number, he had a choice between 10 or 18.
Next Level: Breaking down Bubba Wallace’s massive wreck at Pocono
Adam Alexander and AJ Allmendinger go ‘Next Level’ to break down Bubba Wallace’s scary wreck at Pocono.
VAR to be tested in latter stages of Brazilian Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) The Brazilian football confederation has confirmed it will test a video assistant referee system for the remainder of this season’s national cup competition.
Blakewell, Ashton E.
Ashton E. Blakewell, 75, of Galesburg, died at 1:10 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2018 at home.
Gibson, Robin L.

Robin Lynne Gibson, 55, of Davenport, Iowa, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, July 29, 2018 at home.
Criminal charges following Fulton County crash

Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputies and fire rescue personnel responded to Illinois Route 9 in Fiatt late Sunday night for a report of a rollover crash in front of a residence.
LeBron gushes over the opening of Akron school
LeBron James is excited about his new school he built back in Akron.
Lions RB Blount returns to practice day after leaving field
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount returned to training camp a day after walking off the field during practice.
Ethnic African athlete latest injured in Italy racism cases
ROME (AP) An ethnic Nigerian, Italian athlete, wounded in the eye by an egg hurled from a passing car, is the latest known victim of a rash of attacks in Italy linked to possible racism.
2018 Hall of Fame class were emotional in speeches
Trevor Hoffman and the 2018 Hall of Fame class were emotional in their speeches.
Panthers CB Cockrell carted off with lower right leg injury
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) The Panthers suffered their second potentially significant training camp injury in three days as cornerback Ross Cockrell was carted off the field with a lower left leg injury.

