Sports Digest: Spurs rout Grizzles in West finals opener

Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.

Williams attributes Lynwood success to working together

LYNWOOD | The Village Board transitioned from old to new Tuesday with little change, and Village President Eugene Williams said he thinks that benefits local residents.

Valpo, Munster students place in top 20 in national Science Olympiad

Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso and Munster High School competed against 118 teams from across the country in Saturday's Science Olympiad National Tournament.

Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox

Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer (7) strikes out against Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey as Jarrod Saltalamacchia, right, catches during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox

Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino (18) runs to the dugout as grounds crew tarp the field during a rain delay called during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey throws against the Minnesota Twins during the inning inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox

Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia (15) hits an RBI as he grounds into a fielder's choice against Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pedro Hernandez during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins have lost five straight and are a season-worst four games under .500. Facing a nine-game road trip, starting with a three-game interleague series against first-place Atlanta on Monday, things could quickly get out of hand if they don't rediscover their offense.

Munster may hurdle park maintenance funding obstacle

MUNSTER – The Redevelopment Commission is exploring how to fund ongoing maintenance at Centennial Park and other municipal parks.

Lansing D.158 to issue $10M in bonds for school upgrades

LANSING | The Lansing Elementary District 158 School Board is proceeding with plans to sell $10 million in working cash bonds to pay for improvements to district buildings.

10 Things to Know for Monday

Metro-North employees work at the site of Friday's train derailment in Bridgeport. Conn. on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Crews will spend days rebuilding 2,000 feet of track, overhead wires and signals following the collision between two trains Friday evening that injured 72 people, Metro-North Pre…

10 Things to Know for Monday

President Barack Obama straightens his tie before he receives an honorary doctorate of laws degree during the Morehouse College 129th Commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. n a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, the President told graduates of …

10 Things to Know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:

US adviser on board of firm that sold anthrax drug

A report says former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig, who serves as a bio-warfare adviser to the president and Pentagon, urged the government to stockpile an anti-anthrax drug while serving as a director for the company that supplies it.

Police investigating shooting outside North Hammond Walmart

HAMMOND | At least two people were hurt in a three-vehicle crash and shooting Sunday outside the North Hammond Walmart, police said.

Golf Capsules

Sang-Moon Bae won the Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead.

Man facing charges after boy learning to drive strikes home

GARY | An 18-year-old man was arrested Friday after allowing a 14-year-old to drive a vehicle that ended up hitting a residence in the 2100 block of Williams Street, Gary police said.

Driver flees after hitting man riding ATV, running him over

LAPORTE COUNTY | A 21-year-old man was injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday night near County Roads 1000 North and 150 East in LaPorte County, officials said.

Meal prices rise slightly at Hanover Community School Corp.

CEDAR LAKE | Breakfast and lunch prices are going up a bit across the board in Hanover Community School Corp.

Peavy walks 2 with bases loaded in loss to Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. | Jake Peavy can't explain why he felt so good but pitched so poorly.

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, waits next to his car during a break in a practice session on the second day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

Ryan Hunter-Reay leads Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, into the first turn during a practice session on the second day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

Takuma Sato, of Japan, top, follows Graham Rahal into the first turn during a practice session on the second day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

Ed Carpenter heads into the first turn during a practice session on the second day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, heads into the first turn during a practice session on the second day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)