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The Minnesota Vikings have already invested heavily in revamping the interior of their offensive line, and more help could be coming after the NFL draft. As of now, Minnesota has just four picks with which to add inexpensive rookie talent …

The most popular selection for the New York Jets in mock drafts is Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou. However, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Membou could be off the board to the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 6 overall …

The Chicago Bears have a mandate for change under new head coach Ben Johnson, and he may start by dealing a player he’s already traded once before. Running back D’Andre Swift played for the Detroit Lions when Johnson was the offensive …

The 2025 NCAA Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournaments concluded recently — and Geno Auriemma, the legendary University of Connecticut Huskies women’s coach, wasted no time in critiquing the state of the women’s games, as he and others have done for …

DEAR ABBY: My daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is in law school in another state, and her brother is even farther away in graduate school. I moved close enough …

Moon alert Caution! Avoid shopping or important decisions from noon to 7 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Others are aware that you’re dealing with some surprising …

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. WILD OF THE WEEK Tom Britton photographed this tom turkey wandering around Britton’s Lake Barrington home in early April. The tom eventually met up with another turkey. “Lake Barrington has more interesting …

Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno spoke several times during the latter portion of this season — as well as during exit interviews Thursday — about “weeding out” players who aren’t emotionally invested in the organization’s long-term plan. Interim coach Anders Sorensen, …

The Cleveland Browns have had one of the best interior offensive lines in the NFL for years, but that may soon be coming to an end. Offensive guards Wyatt Teller and Joel Bitonio, both multiple time Pro Bowlers and All-Pro …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Lawrence, 49; Carmen Electra, 53; Jessica Lange, 76; George Takei, 88. Happy Birthday: Invite change into your life. Keep the momentum flowing until you reach your destination of choice. Put some thought into updating …

Art from around the globe, along with the who’s who of the art world, will descend on Chicago this week for the Midwest’s largest art fair, EXPO Chicago. The sprawling display of nearly 200 galleries from 36 countries arrives at …

Authorities in North Carolina this month identified the remains of a Crystal Lake woman who went missing there last summer. Caitlin Hodges, 29, was reported missing July 25, 2024, to the Goldsboro Police Department in North Carolina. The town is …

The Dallas Cowboys traded for Joe Milton earlier this offseason and Dak Prescott is excited to have a new face in the quarterback room. The Cowboys sent the New England Patriots a 2025 fifth-round pick (No. 171) in exchange for Milton, who was …

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The Miami Heat navigated a difficult play-in tournament to secure their spot in the NBA Playoffs. After finishing as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference, Miami had to overcome the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks to qualify. Miami …

Nick Chubb could be heading back to the Cleveland Browns, although fans may have to wait a bit for it to happen. Chubb is testing out free agency for the first time in his career and remains without a team. …

Despite finishing the season as the first seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers face a tough first-round matchup in the playoffs. Kenny Atkinson’s team will go toe-to-toe with a tough and gritty Miami Heat team. As such, Atkinson …

Today is Sunday, April 20, the 110th day of 2025. There are 255 days left in the year. Today is Easter. Today in history: On April 20, 1999, two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher and injured …

DEAR ABBY: For as far back as I can remember, I have eaten my meals one item at a time. Related Articles Dear Abby: My mom wants me to train my toddler in certain tasks. It’s not going to happen. …

Today is Sunday, April 20, the 110th day of 2025. There are 255 days left in the year. Today is Easter. Today in history: On April 20, 1999, two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher and injured …

Moon Alert: Caution! Avoid shopping or important decisions from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT today (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from CAPRICORN into AQUARIUS. Happy Birthday for Sunday, April 20, 2025: You’re driven …

Evander Da Silva Ferreira scored a goal in each half as FC Cincinnati upped its winning streak to four with a 3-2 victory over the Fire on Saturday night at Soldier Field. The Fire are winless in their last four. …

Bay FC grabbed its first road victory of the season by shutting out the North Carolina Courage 1-0 in Cary, N.C. on Saturday night, snapping a two-match losing streak. Midfielder Kiki Pickett scored the lone goal of the match in …

HOUSTON — Ondřej Lingr made his MLS debut and scored in the sixth minutes of stoppage time for Houston and the Dynamo tied 2-2 with the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. Lingr, a designated player who signed with Houston (1-4-4) …