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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A. J. Brown had nothing but complimentary things to say about New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Brown appeared on Julian Edelman’s podcast “Dudes on Dudes” earlier this week, and gave his thoughts on the coach. …

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. They also haven’t drafted a quarterback in the first round since the last time they had the No. 1 …

You won’t find reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge in Friday’s spring training opener against the Baltimore Orioles — and that’s by design, not concern. The New York Yankees roll out a loaded travel roster without their captain, according to Yankees reporter Bryan …

Skip Bayless criticized the upcoming fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano on social media. Carano’s coach, John Wood, responded publicly, defending the announcement and stating the matchup is legitimate. His response should silence critics who believe the fight will …

Seattle officially introduced Brian Fleury as its new offensive coordinator on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, with head coach Mike Macdonald framing the hire as a continuity move that still has “next level” upside. Fleury, who comes over from the San …

As the effects of climate change intensify, it has become standard practice for major corporations to pledge their support for environmental sustainability. This is as it should be, because genuine corporate engagement is essential to the success of our collective …

King Charles was heckled Thursday morning during his first public engagement, shortly following the arrest of his brother, the former Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While arriving at London Fashion Week, one woman in the crowd …

Carquinez Strait and Delta and Northern San Joaquin Valley are under a freeze warning which was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:16 p.m. The warning is valid for Friday, Feb. 20 between midnight and 9 a.m. …

The corner of Story and Capitol in San Jose can claim Yosimar Reyes as one of its most prestigious residents. As Santa Clara County’s first undocumented poet laureate, claiming that honor in 2024-2025, Reyes built the foundations of his artistry …

You’re familiar with all-you-can-eat sushi and bottomless hot-pot meals. Here’s a new concept: How about all-you-can-eat mezes and kebabs, with servers roaming the dining room like the gauchos at steakhouses? The newly opened Palo Alto restaurant offers extensive table, counter …

SAN JOSE — A Bay Area-wide enforcement sweep targeting human trafficking leading up to this month’s Super Bowl yielded 29 arrests and the rescue of 73 people suspected of being forced into sex work, authorities announced Thursday. The Santa Clara …

The Colorado high school wrestling state tournament takes place Thursday through Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver. Our staff will be there throughout the weekend, providing live coverage. Refresh this page for the latest updates and results. Tournament info: Schedule, …

Police responding to a reported burglary in progress at an Arlington Heights home Thursday morning rescued a family from an armed intruder, authorities said. Hours later, a large police presence remains on the scene in the 800 block of North …

El Millennium Park no fue un desafío para Pacho Flores. La mayoría miraría el mar de personas en el Pritzker Pavilion y se desanimaría. No el trompetista de 44 años nacido en Venezuela. Durante un concierto con el Festival de …

Tensions are high in the world of women’s basketball. WNBA players and owners have been negotiating for more than a year on a new collective-bargaining agreement, and the standoff now threatens to delay the season. In Chicago, Sky principal owner …

Lio Cundiff said he had one thought as he floated in Lake Michigan at Belmont Harbor, balancing a stroller with an 8-month-old girl inside: “I guess if this baby’s going down, then I’m going down with her.” But his and …

The Golden State Warriors were in the hunt to make a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo at the February 5th deadline, but after the Milwaukee Bucks signaled that they were keeping the superstar, the Bay Area franchise chose instead to …

The 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal game takes place Thursday at Santagiulia Arena in Milan. The rivalry between the two programs has defined women’s Olympic hockey for nearly three decades, and this year’s final adds another chapter. Canada has reached …

Amber Glenn, who already nabbed her first gold medal during the team figure skating event during the 2026 Olympics last week, has been through a lot to make it to the Winter Games. A huge reason for Glenn’s turnaround over …

The Chicago Cubs are beginning spring training with high hopes of being a World Series contender at the end of the 2026 MLB season. Following an aggressive offseason that saw the team acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera in a trade …

The Phoenix Suns have been much better this year than NBA pundits thought they would be. After trading Kevin Durant, they are a better team. Right now, the Suns sit seventh in the Western Conference standings. They seem to have …

The Toronto Blue Jays were led by superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the doorstep of a World Series title last season, but while the slugger is expected to be among the team’s best players in 2026, another player is projected …

Canada might be a great team in NHL hockey or the Winter Olympics, but it still has a way to go to become a force in cricket. The 2026 T20 World Cup is now over for both Afghanistan and Canada, …

The New York Rangers are expected to retool and trade away some players, but they could make a surprising trade. New York is hoping to compete for a playoff spot next season. So the Rangers still could look to bring …

A main focus for the Chicago Bears this offseason will revolve around the safety position. With negative $5.3 million in available cap space, according to OvertheCap.com, and both starting safeties slated to be free agents, it’ll be interesting to see …

After a few weeks of steady updates that quarterback Aaron Rodgers would likely return for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026, there’s suddenly major doubt that will happen. NFL insider Aditi Kinkhabwala said on 93.7 The Fan on Wednesday that Rodgers …

Barring a major change of heart, it appears that the Las Vegas Raiders are set on drafting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Considering the fact that he has plenty of experience …

Tyreek Hill is available but a Cleveland Browns legend is warning the team to stay away. The Miami Dolphins released Hill this week, making him one of the more intriguing free agent targets. Hill has five first-team All-Pro selections and …

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is going viral for a recent comment he made about the Philadelphia Eagles fanbase.  In an interview with Sports Illustrated taped during NFL Media Row, the week before the Super Bowl, Daniels was asked about …

You won’t hear iconic broadcaster Ernie Johnson when March Madness begins. The legendary host is stepping back from the first two weeks of the NCAA Tournament in a reduced coverage role that’s already sending shockwaves through college basketball. Ernie Johnson Won’t Cover …

By Daniel Cancel and Anna J Kaiser, Bloomberg Palantir Technologies Inc.’s surprise announcement that it’s moving from Denver to Miami is even more surprising because, at least initially, it’s going to be anchored at a co-working space. A regulatory filing …

By SUDHIN THANAWALA, Associated Press A federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people living in the country illegally. Related Articles U2 debuts protest song …

Friends of Anthony Anderson, the 40-year-old East Bay musician killed in a police shooting on Feb. 9, say he was more than a phenomenally talented trumpeter or a skilled teacher, able to bring out the best in his music students, …

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Roughly five months after being fired by the Giants, Bob Melvin is re-joining the Athletics as a special assistant to baseball operations, the team announced on Thursday morning. Melvin, 64, spent the last two seasons as San …

The bodies of eight backcountry skiers who died in the largest avalanche in state history Tuesday will not be recovered Thursday due to hazardous weather conditions, officials said. Recovery operations to extract the group off the mountains are expected to …

By ED WHITE, Associated Press Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases, the same step that police took to unravel a decades-old series of murders in California and the fatal stabbings …

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and STEVEN SLOAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Governors Association is pulling out of an annual meeting at the White House after President Donald Trump declined to invite two Democratic governors, undercutting one of Washington’s few remaining bipartisan organizations. Related Articles …

One person died overnight after flames consumed a house in northwest Aurora on Wednesday, according to the fire department. Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the house fire in the city’s Sable Altura Chambers neighborhood, near East 22nd Avenue and Altura …

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has withdrawn her endorsement of Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller in the 2nd Congressional District race over Miller receiving campaign funding from American Israel Public Affairs Committee donors — and an AIPAC super PAC that is …

What does the Cook County Board of Review do? The Board of Review holds huge power; it decides on appeals of property tax assessments across the county, which includes about 2 million parcels.  The Board of Review commissioners can effectively …