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The Buffalo Bills made a big splash three years ago when they landed All-Pro pass rusher Von Miller in free agency, a move that only brought mixed results as he struggled with injury. The team may be gearing up for …

By Andrew Dalton | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — “Captain America: Brave New World” kept falling but still hovered above all others at a weak weekend box office. The latest Disney-Marvel offering brought in another $15 million according to studio …

By Amanda Seitz | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Every time a baby is born in Louisiana, where Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson handily won reelection last year, there’s more than a 60% chance taxpayers will finance the birth through Medicaid. …

The Boston Celtics ended a two-game skid, defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-103 in a potential preview of the NBA Finals. The Celtics move to 43-18 after a wire-to-wire victory over the western juggernaut. Despite a bad shooting night from their …

Limited space under the salary cap means the Baltimore Ravens need to be selective shoppers in 2025 NFL free agency, something they can be by replacing cornerback Brandon Stephens with Minnesota Vikings starter Byron Murphy Jr. It’s a fit of …

Free agency rumors are starting to leak out. NFL Insider Connor Hughes of SNY revealed on Sunday, March 2 that a top target for the New York Jets on the open market is New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson. …

One of the Buffalo Bills’ main offseason goals is to acquire a veteran wide receiver who can significantly contribute during a postseason run. Last year, the Bills traded for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper. He was anticipated to be …

By The Associated Press Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds and evacuations were ordered in some areas. The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due …

By Cara Anna | Associated Press Israel has cut off the entry of all food and other goods into Gaza in an echo of the siege it imposed in the earliest days of its war with Hamas. The United Nations …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber asked to be scratched from his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday after reporting low arm speed and an issue with his throwing shoulder. The Rockies aren’t sure when …

Sorry to bother you on your big day, Oscar, but I’d like to change my ballot. Not that I’m actually changing my predictions as posted on Feb. 1 in the Sun-Times; once I’ve made my picks in all 23 categories, …

 GLENDALE, Ariz. – Davis Martin struck out Shohei Ohtani to open the first. Then he retired Teoscar Hernandez, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas in order, completing his second spring outing with two perfect innings. Martin struck …

The best thing a player like Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones can have heading into free agency is interest from multiple teams. After the way his tenure with the New York Giants went, Jones faced uncertainty in that regard. Jones …

By JAKE COYLE, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a topsy-turvy Oscar season in which frontrunners were constantly shuffled, old tweets hobbled a top contender and space was held for “Wicked,” the 97th Academy Awards get underway Sunday. Sunday’s …

OAKLAND — Two men were wounded in a drive- by shooting Saturday night, the Oakland Police Department said. The men were standing on the 1400 block of 17th Avenue when a car with at least two occupants opened fire and …

By LEANNE ITALIE, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mikey Madison, Timothée Chalamet, Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The list of celebrities with red carpet wow momentum at the Oscars is long. Julianne Hough kicked things off Sunday …

By Sam Mednick, Wilson McMakin and Monika Pronczuk | Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal — Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some …

REDWOOD CITY — Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a 44-year-old man Saturday night in Redwood City. At 11:40 p.m., March 1, authorities responded to reports of a man lying unconscious and unresponsive on the 600 block of Fox …

By JAKE COYLE, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a topsy-turvy Oscar season in which frontrunners were constantly shuffled, old tweets hobbled a top contender and space was held for “Wicked,” the 97th Academy Awards get underway Sunday. Sunday’s …

By LEANNE ITALIE, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mikey Madison, Timothée Chalamet, Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The list of celebrities with red carpet wow momentum at the Oscars is long. Julianne Hough kicked things off Sunday …

At 60 years old, Eben Smith has committed himself to doing crazy things. The retired architect has sky dived, fire-danced and rough-water kayaked. And on Sunday, he took a dip into Lake Michigan’s freezing waters. “I’ve wanted to do this …

Jrue Holiday is out and the Boston Celtics veteran guard is uncertain when he’ll return. Holiday sat out on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets, marking his second consecutive missed game. He’s dealing with mallet finger and has his right pinky …

The Orlando Magic announced today that Guard Jalen Suggs will undergo arthroscopic surgery, leaving him out indefinitely. Suggs, who hasn’t played since January 25th in a win against the Detroit Pistons, is having surgery to remove damaged cartilage in his …

By Jaweed Kaleem | Los Angeles Times Declaring a state of emergency, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday suspended two landmark state environmental laws to expedite measures he said were needed to protect communities against devastating wildfires. Newsom suspended the …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s almost time to see how the biggest nailbiter Oscar season of recent years concludes. Stars are converging at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday for the 97th annual Academy Awards, which will undoubtedly see some first-time …

CIF NorCal soccer regionals Boys Division I Tuesday’s first round No. 8 Davis Sr. at No. 1 Doughety Valley, 5 p.m.  No. 5 Clovis North at No. 4 Everett Alvarez, 5 p.m.  No. 6 De La Salle at No. 3 …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s almost time to see how the biggest nailbiter Oscar season of recent years concludes. Stars are converging at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday for the 97th annual Academy Awards, which will undoubtedly see some first-time …

BOSTON — For just a moment, a loose basketball was unclaimed in the lane, representing an opportunity that had eluded the Nuggets all game: to tie the game. They had gotten the stop. Jaylen Brown had missed in the paint. …

Deshaun Watson is determined to make a comeback after his latest injury setback but his time with the Cleveland Browns is likely over for good. Watson initially ruptured his Achilles in October. He reinjured his Achilles in January, requiring additional …

COLORADO (KCNC) — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday to oppose the recent firings of approximately 1,000 National Park Service and over 3,000 U.S. Forest Service employees nationwide. This comes as Elon Musk and the …

One motorcyclist is dead after rear-ending a car in a Saturday evening crash in Aurora, police said. The man was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on East 11th Street at about 4:20 p.m. Saturday when he collided with the back …

It would be difficult to find another recent NHL trade that worked out worse for all parties than the Blackhawks‘ acquisition of Seth Jones from the Blue Jackets in 2021. The move flopped for the Hawks in the short term …

This is the best week of the season for many high school basketball junkies. Sectional basketball brings together the best teams in the state to play hugely consequential games in local high school gyms. Holiday tournament time is fun and …

PGA Tour golfer Jake Knapp isn’t the only one drawing attention at the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beaches. Knapp’s girlfriend, Makena White, has also taken the spotlight after the PGA Tour shared a video of the couple celebrating Knapp’s 59 …

On their way to a first-place finish in the American League East and a run to their first World Series since 2009, the 2024 New York Yankees started off the regular season in impressive fashion. The Bronx Bombers won their …

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony does not shy away from criticism. As one of the top prospects in Major League Baseball, Anthony, who was selected by Boston with the 79th pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, knows there will …

Time is running out on the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign one of their two starting quarterbacks from the 2024 season — Russell Wilson or Justin Fields. With under two weeks to go until NFL free agency, it remains unclear which …

The Minnesota Vikings proved they could adjust when faced with adversity last season, shuffling the deck at cornerback before the campaign began. Facing similar uncertainty this offseason, the Vikings could fill a need with Charvarius Ward in free agency. Ward, …

OAKLAND — The Athletics’ official address is in West Sacramento, but if a celebration of Oakland sports Saturday is any indication, the community that supported them for the last 57 years is thriving without them. Fans Fest 2025 had a …

By Brian Melley | Associated Press LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday Europe was at a crossroads in history and must do the heavy lifting to defend itself as world leaders met in London to discuss ways …