Rockets' Paul fined $35K for 'reckless' contact with ref
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul fined $35,000 for what the NBA called “aggressively confronting and recklessly making contact” with official
NL MVP Yelich out of lineup with lower back stiffness
NL MVP Christian Yelich was out of Milwaukee’s lineup for the series opener against Colorado, a day after leaving a game because of lower back discomfort
Orioles RHP Karns returns to 10-day injured list
Orioles RHP Nate Karns returns to 10-day injured list after struggling on rehab assignment
Falcons release Brandon Fusco after bolstering guard spot
Falcons release veteran guard Brandon Fusco after bolstering the position in free agency and NFL draft
Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez returns to lineup
Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez is back in the lineup for Boston’s series opener against Oakland after missing the last two games with back spasms
Officiating becomes focus of Warriors-Rockets Game 1
The Golden State Warriors say they hope the focus is back on top-level basketball for Game 2 of their best-of-seven series against James Harden and Houston
Alderman Jeremy Karlin’s political future, and more

On Saturday’s “Galesburg Live,” we talked about various city issues with outgoing 7th Ward Alderman Jeremy Karlin. But, Will Stevenson ran out of time before he could ask all his questions. So, here’s more with Karlin from
Red Sox manager Cora undecided on White House visit
Red Sox manager Alex Cora is still undecided if he’ll visit the White House next week when the team celebrates its World Series title there next week
Healthy Karlsson gives Sharks optimism heading into Game 3
San Jose Sharks star defenseman Erik Karlsson once again looks like himself after being hampered by a groin injury earlier in the playoffs
Cano's MRI shows no break in hand, but swelling remains
Mets second baseman Robinson Canó likely will miss a few games with a swollen left hand, yet was relieved an MRI was negative
Trump hosts winning Baylor women's basketball team
President Donald Trump is hosting Baylor University’s championship women’s basketball team in the Oval Office
Josh Rosen believes he can be Dan Marino-type franchise quarterback with Dolphins
Miami Dolphins new quarterback Josh Rosen says is excited to be in South Florida and he can still be a franchise quarterback.
Injury only thing slowing Brewers star Yelich down
Opposing pitchers haven’t been able to slow down Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich, whose spectacular finish from last season has carried over to 2019
Rays promote 1B Nate Lowe from Triple-A Durham, option IF Christian Arroyo
The Tampa Bay Rays have promoted first baseman Nate Lowe from Triple-A Durham Bulls and optioned infielder Christian Arroyo.
Ronaldo nets 600th club goal as goalscoring race heats up
Ronaldo nets 600th club goal as goalscoring race heats up
Clay Travis thinks Houston needs to win Game 2 to have any shot of dethroning Golden State
After losing Game 1 and now facing the possibility of being down 2-0 to the defending champions Golden State, Clay Travis thinks Houston needs to steal Game 2 to have a shot at dethroning the champs.
Cousin Sal says Lillard and Portland are overvalued, picks Denver to win Game 1
Cousin Sal points to Denver’s great play at home in predicting they will beat Portland to take Game 1.
Rays promote minor league prospect Nate Lowe; option Arroyo
Rays promote 1B Nate Lowe from Triple-A Durham, option to INF Christian Arroyo to minors
Todd Fuhrman: Kawhi and Siakam will lead Toronto to a Game 2 win
Todd Fuhrman points to the great performances from both Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard in predicting another win for Toronto as they face Philadelphia.
Honoring a late, beloved teacher with the love of reading and a “virtual race”

The build-up to a first-time event began over the weekend, designed to raise funds for a local family who lost a loved one almost a year ago.