No. 12 Oregon's defense off to historic start
Oregon’s defense has been revived under new defensive coordinator Andy Avalos and it is having a historic run for the No. 12 Ducks
Still underrated, Vikings do-it-all linebacker Kendricks ready to break out
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks is still an unknown on the national scale despite ranking fifth in the NFL’s statistics with 38 solo tackles.
Cowboys can easily pin 3-game losing streak on slow starts
Cowboys can easily pin 3-game losing streak on slow starts
Back from suspension, Reed looks to boost Seahawks defense
Seattle defensive tackle Jarran Reed is back after missing the first six games of the season due to a suspension
Boxer Patrick Day dies of brain injuries 4 days after fight
Boxer Patrick Day has died four days after sustaining head injuries in a fight with Charles Conwell
Falcons players say Quinn remains steady despite 1-5 start
Falcons’ 1-5 start, including 4 straight losses before visit from Rams, could threaten coach Dan Quinn’s job status
Supporting — and celebrating — the Friends of the Galesburg Public Library

The Galesburg Public Library’s annual Fall Book Sale is this weekend, and it kicks off a week full of celebrations for the group that puts the sale on — the Friends of the Galesburg Public Library! Library
Meet the new president of OSF St. Mary Medical Center

As we reported Wednesday, Lisa DeKezel of Cambridge will take over November 18 as president of OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center. DeKezel replaces Jennifer Junis, who recently shifted to senior vice president of OSF St. Gabriel
Unheralded Vikings LB Kendricks on verge of breakout season
Man in the middle: Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks on verge of breakout season
Helen Alfredsson wins Senior LPGA for major sweep
Helen Alfredsson wins Senior LPGA for major sweep
LSU, Alabama, now leading SEC's offensive evolution
LSU, Alabama, now leading SEC’s offensive evolution
Atlanta heads into MLS playoffs looking to defend its Cup
Atlanta United has already captured two trophies this season, but now comes the one they really want
Bengals expect to be without top cornerbacks against Jaguars
Bengals expect to be without top cornerbacks against Jaguars
Browns' Garrett said he was punched by 'fan' wanting picture
Star defensive end Myles Garrett said he was punched in the face by a “fan” who wanted to take a picture with him.
Cyclones reload at guard with Penn St transfer Rasir Bolton
Cyclones reload at guard with Penn St transfer Rasir Bolton
Seattle's NHL team releases initial club ticket prices
Seattle’s expansion NHL franchise released initial pricing for club seats with details on general ticket prices coming in 2020
Shorthanded Packers sign WR Ryan Grant
The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran wide receiver Ryan Grant with several of their top pass catchers ailing
Alexi Lalas: Time has come for USMNT to ‘say goodbye to romance’
Alexi Lalas doesn’t hold back after the U.S. men’s national team’s stunning loss to Canada on an emergency edition of the State of the Union Podcast.
OSF St. Mary names Henry County native as new president

OSF St. Mary Medical Center has named its new president in Lisa DeKezel, a woman already familiar with the community as well as rural healthcare.
Chiefs missing Watkins, 4 other starters for game in Denver
Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins will miss his second consecutive game with a hamstring injury when Kansas City visits the Denver Broncos on Thursday night