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Cards’ Walker wins HR Derby

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing. The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly ...

Scheffler hopes to quickly find his footing again

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Scottie Scheffler finally heard about the text his PGA Tour friend never sent, a reminder that even the No. 1 player in golf with four majors and more than 20 victories doesn't know everything. It was a list of things to do on the weekend after missing the ...

Chelesvig honored for 45 years at Iowa Central

Thomas O. Chelesvig first took office as a member of the Iowa Central Community College Board of Trustees in 1981. He is still a trustee helping to guide the college 45 years later. His remarkable tenure was recognized recently by Community Colleges for Iowa. The Webster City man was presented an award during the group’s Summer Trustees Conference held at Marshalltown Community College. The college issued the following statement honoring Chelesvig: “Thomas O. Chelesvig’s tenure as a trustee spans one of the most transformative periods in Iowa Central history, from changes in ...

Blaney prevails in overtime

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — A late brush with the wall wasn't enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row. The decision paid off with a dominant victory. Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday. Blaney ...

First Champions major victory for Johnson

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Zach Johnson won his first PGA Tour Champions major in the final event at Firestone Country Club, closing with a 2-under 68 for a six-shot victory Sunday in the Kaulig Companies Championship. Johnson had a 63 in the third round that staked him to a four-shot lead entering the final round, and even with a pair of bogeys in his opening four holes, no one came particularly close. Johnson chipped in from 20 feet on his last hole. "I love this place. I love it," Johnson saod. "I've loved it since I first stepped foot on it. I just think it fits me. It fits my eye, but ...

Don Royster celebrates 90th birthday

On July 24, Don Royster will be celebrating his 90th birthday. The family is celebrating on Saturday, July 25 at the Duncombe Community Center. Friends are invited to celebrate with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a light lunch. The center is located at 510 Folger St. in Duncombe. The family requests no gifts; the gift of your presence is gift enough.