OSF Holy Family welcomes new ophthalmologist, requests community input
OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth is getting a new ophthalmologist.
Brewers hopeful Miley can continue success vs. Dodgers (Jul 31, 2018)
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers remain confident that Walker Buehler will look more like the rookie pitcher that dominated early in the season when he takes the mound Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Struggling Astros look to hold off Mariners (Jul 31, 2018)
The defending World Series champion Houston Astros aren’t used to struggling.
Red Sox hoping Pomeranz gets better vs. Phillies (Jul 31, 2018)
BOSTON — There are many around New England who believe the Red Sox should have already run out of patience with Drew Pomeranz and left Brian Johnson in the Red Sox rotation.
Monday's Sports in Brief
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Shaq says Kobe is coming back | TMZ SPORTS
TMZ Sports caught up with Shaq to talk about LeBron James and the Lakers.
Giants aim to add to Padres' July agony (Jul 31, 2018)
SAN DIEGO — Having extended several Padres’ marks for futility, the San Francisco Giants have a chance to make San Diego’s lengthy summer a bit longer Tuesday afternoon at Petco Park.
Clemson's firm control of ACC fuels rise to national elite
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Dabo Swinney has built Clemson into an every-year power with regular College Football Playoff appearances and a recent national championship. None of that could’ve happened without first asserting unquestioned control of the Atlantic Coast
Pakistan: Russian climber rescued, another dies on glacier
ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan’s military says it rescued a Russian climber stranded on a treacherous peak in the north after his fellow mountaineer fell to his death last week.
Miguel Cabrera trying to stay upbeat about recovery
DETROIT (AP) Miguel Cabrera can now say it with a good deal of certainty: Baseball is harder than it looks on TV.
Mercury look to get back on track vs. Seattle (Jul 31, 2018)
Losers of six of their last seven games, including three straight at home, the Phoenix Mercury are now thinking about survival in their WNBA playoff hunt.
Murray tests hip, comes back to edge McDonald in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) Andy Murray tested his surgically repaired hip by putting aside a deficit and some real rust to win his first hard-court match in nearly 1 1/2 years, coming back for a 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory
Ozuna hits first career walk-off homer to lift Cards to 5-4 win over Rockies in 10 innings
The St. Louis Cardinals snapped Colorado’s four-game win streak with a 5-4 victory over the Rockies on Monday night.
Cruz, Paxton power Mariners over Cole, Astros 2-0
SEATTLE (AP) James Paxton excelled in his return from the disabled list, Nelson Cruz had a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 2-0 on Monday night.
WATCH: Brewers’ Eric Thames hits 3-run blast vs. Dodgers
Eric Thames hit a 3-run home run to give the Brewers a 4-0 lead against the Dodgers.
Lights go out in Arizona causing delay in Rangers – Diamondbacks game
Lights go out in Arizona causing delay in Rangers – Diamondbacks game
Gyorko on Cardinals’ comeback: ‘We have a knack for getting that big hit late in games’
Jedd Gyorko after Cardinals’ eighth walk-off victory: “We have a knack for getting that big hit late in games this whole year.”
Ozuna on situational hitting before walk-off: ‘I’ve been working on it so many times’
Marcell Ozuna has been looking to improve his situational hitting and did so in a walk-off fashion for the first time: “I’ve been working on it so many times.”
HIGHLIGHTS: Rangers take 5-4 lead on Willie Calhoun bases loaded single
WATCH: Rangers take 5-4 lead on Willie Calhoun bases loaded single
Poncedeleon on sudden bullpen call: ‘Never had to do that before’
Daniel Poncedeleon was caught a bit off guard from the sudden bullpen call to replace Carlos Martínez: “I was just starting my warm-up… Never had to do that before… I should have probably taken a little longer