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Angel Reese is making her WNBA debut on May 3, when the Chicago Sky take on the Minnesota Lynx.  Unfortunately, 2024 WNBA preseason games aren’t being broadcast nationally. So the only (legal) way to watch the Sky game live is …

Fresh off a series win over the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s never too early for the New York Knicks to start looking at the upcoming offseason, as one of the prime destinations in today’s NBA. Among their top priorities this summer, …

There’s still animosity from New York sports fans toward Saquon Barkley, after he left the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 NFL free agency, and he’s not happy about it. The running back took to X to post …

As the Golden State Warriors search for a pivot this offseason to maximize the remaining championship window of Stephen Curry, one name constantly comes up. Kevin Durant. Zach Lowe of ESPN floated a trade idea that will bring Durant back …

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield gave his team a simple message during a huddle at the team’s recent organized team  activities at One Buc Place. “Get a little better each day,” Mayfield told his teammates during a May 3 …

Visitors are swarming to see over 1,000 barking, blubbery sea lions bask at San Francisco’s famous Pier 39. The sudden increase in the K-dock population over the past week is likely due to an influx of nearby anchovies coming from …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Wildfire safety cashcould be better spent Re: “Wildfire protection is focus of funding” (Page A1, April 29). Articles about more thinning projects to reduce wildfire …

By Rob Gillies and Jim Morris | Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canadian police said they arrested three suspects Friday in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader last June that become the center of a diplomatic spat with …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. November vote willimpact Supreme Court Courts are obligated to decide only actual not hypothetical controversies. The Jack Smith indictment alleges that Trump engaged in illegal …

By Peter Smith | Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — United Methodist delegates on Friday repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy and in its churches. The action marked the final major …

When a governor is serving as your hype man and a mayor is volunteering himself as your aide for the afternoon, you’re having a pretty good day. When the day itself is proclaimed in your honor, all the better. That …

Cubs starter Justin Steele’s return will boost the rotation. | AP Photo/Matt York Matt York/AP Photos Cubs ace Justin Steele is anxious to get back on the mound for his second start of the season. He compared the positive nerves …

Edith Huesca, mother, of Officer Luis Huesca, holds onto a Chicago flag during her son’s funeral at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel on Monday. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times High School students march towards the University of Chicago in solidarity with the …

Craig Counsell is in his first season as manager of the Cubs after nine with the Brewers. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photos Well, that was unpleasant. The eighth inning on Friday at Wrigley Field, that is. The first-place Brewers rose up. …

Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay falters late as the Cubs lose 3-1 vs. the Brewers. |Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty After another subpar outing, Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay was met with a chorus of boos by the fans in …

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards gave Nikola Jokic his credit — but Edwards’ sights are arguably more on Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray ahead of the Western Conference semifinals. In an interview with the Denver Post, Edwards made a case …

The Kansas City Chiefs filled numerous roster holes in the 2024 NFL draft and proceeded to sign a slew of undrafted free agents. While assessing their rookies, the Chiefs appeared to have a change of heart regarding linebacker Cole Christensen. …

PHILADELPHIA — Three months since an aneurysm was discovered in his right shoulder, Tristan Beck was cleared to throw a baseball Friday and will begin his progression to return to the mound sometime this season. The big step for Beck, …

By Juan A. Lozano and Lekan Oyekanmi | Associated Press HOUSTON — Heavy storms slammed the Houston area again Friday, widening already dangerous flooding in Texas and putting stranded drivers and a school bus of children in need of high-water …

After getting eliminated from the first round of the playoffs by Denver, the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham. Among the candidates they’re expected to consider to replace Ham, according to The Athletic, is current Warriors assistant coach …

Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Thomas, one of the most prolific receiving tight ends in the history of the New York Giants, died last week at his home in Corvallis, Oregon, following a lengthy illness. He was 86. …

Before taking on Tim Connelly’s Timberwolves in the playoffs for the second time in as many years, Nikola Jokic tipped his cap to the general manager who drafted him. The Nuggets center pointed out how dramatically the perception of Connelly’s …

MLB and Nike said current uniforms, which have been criticized by players, will be replaced for the 2025 season. Michael Dwyer/AP Major League Baseball uniforms will have larger lettering on the back of jerseys and individual pant customization will be …

Athletes are cheered on while entering Soldier Field on Friday for the opening ceremonies to kick-off the Special Olympics Chicago Spring Games. Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times Roars and cheers came from the stands and blaring music rattled the bleachers as over 2,000 …