Zimbabwe players threatening to boycott African Cup opener
Zimbabwe players threatening to boycott opening game of African Cup against Egypt over money
Swanson talks statewide disaster declaration

Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood and the Illinois Farm Bureau are among those calling on Governor Pritzker to make a disaster declaration for the state in order to help farmers plagued by both the wet weather and the
Martin, Audrey Elaine
Audrey Elaine Martin, age 93, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 11:09 A.M. on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Saint Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Stay in the area this weekend – there’s plenty to do

The Buchanan Center for the Arts in Monmouth presents: “Play On!” at the Fusion Theatre this weekend.
Former Spain striker Fernando Torres announces retirement
Former Spain striker Fernando Torres says he is retiring after an 18-year career that included stints at Liverpool and Chelsea
Asian Games champ Keyhani banned for doping
Asian Games steeplechase champion Hosein Keyhani has been banned for doping
Infantino tells Iran to let women into World Cup qualifiers
Infantino tells Iran to let women into World Cup qualifiers
A look at the 2026 Winter Olympic bids in Monday's vote
Two candidates have stayed on Monday’s ballot to pick the 2026 Winter Olympics host
Dodgers looking at Urias or Stripling to fill Hill's spot
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic that pitcher Rich Hill will be back before the end of the season
Thursday's Sports in Brief
Thursday’s Sports in Brief
New York to visit Chicago Friday
The Mets will start Jason Vargas on Friday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Yu Darvish
Detroit faces off against Cleveland in division matchup
The Detroit Tigers will visit division foe Cleveland at Progressive Field
Nationals put 4-game win streak on the line against Braves
Washington heads into the matchup against Atlanta as winners of their last four games
Phillies look to end 4-game slide against Marlins
Philadelphia is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over Miami
San Diego takes 4-game win streak into matchup with Pittsburgh
San Diego will try to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Padres take on Pittsburgh
Rays' late lead evaporates after Matt Chapman blasts walk-off home run for A's
The Tampa Bay Rays’ late lead evaporated after Matt Chapman blasted a three-run walk-off home run for the Oakland Athletics.
Chapman's 3-run homer in 9th rallies A's past Rays 5-4
Chapman’s 3-run homer in 9th rallies A’s past Rays 5-4
Santana powers Mariners past Orioles 5-2
Santana powers Mariners past Orioles 5-2
Kevin Cash recaps Rays’ walk-off loss to A’s
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash recaps the walk-off loss to the Oakland Athletics.
NBA-champion Raptors take Miami C Hernandez with 59th pick
The Toronto Raptors selected center Dewan Hernandez from the University of Miami with the 59th pick in the NBA draft
