Mets' Matz has mild forearm strain, could be headed to DL
NEW YORK (AP) New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz was diagnosed with a mild flexor pronator strain in his left forearm on Thursday and could be placed on the disabled list.
LAFC's Mark-Anthony Kaye out 4-6 months after ankle surgery
LOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye will be sidelined for four to six months after undergoing surgery to repair his broken left ankle.
Prosise hoping to stay healthy, produce big for Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. (AP) There’s no questioning C.J. Prosise’s talent, only his ability to remain on the football field.
After 2 years of struggling, Ole Miss needs better defense
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) Mississippi opens preseason camp feeling good about its ability to put points on the scoreboard.
Haden, Burns bringing along young Steelers defensive backs
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) Artie Burns and Joe Haden don’t believe the Pittsburgh Steelers have a clear-cut No. 1 cornerback.
Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner in trade with Hurricanes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres acquired forward Jeff Skinner in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes in a move that continues an offseason roster shake up for both teams.
Wilks emphasizes physical play in 1st Cards training camp
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) At the start of some practices, Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks calls out the name of one defensive player and one offensive player to go at it one-on-one in front of everyone else.
Brewers prospect Turang promoted
After just 13 games in the Arizona Rookie League, Brewers prospect Brice Turang is on the move
Bacon Everything at Monmouth Baconfest!

An event that organizers thought might draw a few hundred people its first year drew more than a thousand, and has grown in every year since. BaconFest takes over downtown Monmouth on Friday, August 10, and Amy
Hurricanes deal Jeff Skinner to Sabres for Cliff Pu, three draft picks
Along with Pu, Carolina he team has acquired forward Cliff Pu, acquired a second-round pick in the 2019 and third- and sixth-rounders in 2020
Expectations low for Arkansas entering Morris’ first season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Everywhere Chad Morris goes around Arkansas these days, he’s excited.
Galesburg man facing Class X Armed Robbery charge

Bond has been set at $100,000 for a 19-year-old Galesburg man charged with several felony counts related to an armed robbery incident.
Ground broken on new Fareway Foods store in Monmouth

Construction has officially begun on the newest grocery store to enter Monmouth.
Duffy and Perez named Royals Pitcher and Player of the Month for July
he Kansas City Royals announced that catcher Salvador Perez and left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of July.
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Christopher Bell seeks record-tying 4th straight Xfinity win
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) Christopher Bell has been called the next Kyle Larson, a future Joe Gibbs Racing star and a young driver to take notice of now in NASCAR.
Seahawks’ Thomas reiterates desire for new deal or trade
RENTON, Wash. (AP) Holdout safety Earl Thomas reiterated Thursday he wants to be traded if the Seattle Seahawks aren’t willing to offer him a contract extension.
Flames waive Brouwer to buy out final 2 years of contract
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have placed assistant captain Troy Brouwer on unconditional waivers with the intention of buying out the remaining two years of his contract.
Padres, Cubs begin 4-game series Thursday
Chicago faces the struggling Padres fresh off a 9-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Chargers put CB Jason Verrett on injured reserve
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have placed cornerback Jason Verrett on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon.
