Tigers GM Al Avila shares his path to baseball’s front office
Tigers general manager Al Avila sat down with Jose Mota to share some insights from his long career in baseball
MLB: Rizzo’s slide not dirty, it was illegal
PITTSBURGH (AP) Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes Anthony Rizzo’s slide that upended Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz at home plate on Monday is still perfectly legal. So does Maddon’s superstar first baseman.
Victor Rojas weighs in on MLB’s controversial slide ruling
After Cubs’ first baseman Anthony Rizzo sparked a heated debate around the baseball community with a slide at home plate, Victor Rojas gives his interpretation of the ruling and believes Rizzo did nothing wrong
Are Durant and the Warriors too heavily favored against the Cavs?
The Warriors and Cavaliers are playing in their fourth consecutive NBA Finals, and Golden State is heavily favored.
The Latest: Illinois lawmakers nix budget funding abortions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Latest on budget action by the Illinois General Assembly and Gov. Bruce Rauner (all times local):
Loss to Kentucky was gut check for Ducks heading to WCWS
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) If there are constructive losses, perhaps Oregon’s came in the opener of its NCAA Super Regional series against Kentucky.
The Sho must go on! Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound Wednesday
Ohtani will pitch against the Tigers Wednesday for the first time since May 20
Michael Bisping retires from MMA: 'I've done everything that I set out to achieve'
‘The Count’ holds the all-time UFC records for most wins, most fights and second-most title fight time.
Atlanta United defender Garza (shoulder) out 4-6 months
ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta United defender Greg Garza will miss at least four months after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Kenyan Drake ready to carry the load for Dolphins
Running back Kenyan Drake is ready to carry the load and be one of the Miami Dolphins’ premier players.
Chargers QB Rivers: Gates return 'would get my vote'
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers would welcome the return of tight end Antonio Gates following the serious knee injury sustained by Hunter Henry last week.
Brown, John W.
John W. “JB” Brown, 58, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:46 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth
Vanskike, George C. Jr.
George C. “Clay” Vanskike Jr., 63 of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:55 am, Friday, May 25, 2018 the University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago, IL.
Sawyer, Linda K.
Linda Kay Sawyer, 73, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday May 27, 2018, 6:59 a.m. at the OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center Galesburg, IL.
Medrano, Paul
Paul Medrano, 73, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:20 am, Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
Motz, Donald L.
Donald L. “Donny” Motz, age 81, of rural Galesburg, Illinois died at 9:05 P.M. on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home in rural Galesburg, Illinois surrounded by his family.
Riley, Mark C.
Mark Charles Riley II, 26, of Galesburg, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018 at home.
Colvin, Wanda M.
Wanda M. Colvin, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:30 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Roseville Health Care and Rehab, Roseville, IL.
Barker, Cathy L.
Cathy L. (Howell) Barker, 64, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:35 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018 at her home.
Galesburg Election Commission could only be abolished by voter referendum
County Clerk Scott Erickson says the only way that the Galesburg Election Commission could be abolished is by voter referendum.