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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ decision to bring back head coach Todd Bowles drew a strong reaction from ESPN analyst Booger McFarland.  He made it clear that the Bucs current defensive roster is not good enough and changes must be made …

The Detroit Tigers should be riding a wave of confidence this winter. Instead, according to Bleacher Report, they find themselves on “disaster watch” as uncertainty clouds what should be a moment of clarity. Coming off an 87-win season and a …

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic continues to make progress after his cancer diagnosis. Topic’s agent, Misko Raznatovic, confirmed that the Thunder guard has successfully completed chemotherapy for testicular cancer. “The chemotherapy was successfully completed, and he is now returning …

Despite plenty of trade speculation surrounding Ketel Marte and Brenden Donovan, the Seattle Mariners have yet to make a move on either player in the offseason. While Seattle has been linked to several infield options over the last few months, …

The Green Bay Packers have sustained another injury loss to their receiving corps just one day before their NFL playoff game against the Chicago Bears. According to the team’s injury report, the Packers officially downgraded wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) …

The Washington Commanders didn’t waste time replacing Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, instead acting fast to hire from within. In the process, the Commanders beat the Detroit Lions to hand a “rising” assistant coach a significant promotion, one sure to …

After the trade that sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, members of the Atlanta Hawks spoke on what Young meant to them and the organization. For Zaccharie Risacher, Young was much more than a teammate to him. “He’s my …

Injuries have plagued the San Francisco 49ers all season, and it’s not stopping ahead of the Wild Card Round game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Nonetheless, one of the Niners’ main players they hope to have available will be veteran tackle …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Immigration efforts doing more harm than good Re: “ICE officer shoots Minneapolis driver during latest crackdown” (Page A3, Jan. 8). It should be obvious by …

A house in the 100 block of Visa Court in Fremont has new owners. The 1,204-square-foot unit, built in 1961, was sold on Nov. 5, 2025 for $1,610,000 which represents a price per square foot of $1,337. This single-story house …

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks will try to use the next three-plus months to secure their first playoff appearance in seven years, and Michael Misa — the team’s top forward prospect — will be part of the journey. …

By GEOFF MULVIHILL A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block federal money for child care subsidies and other programs aimed at supporting needy children and their families from flowing to five Democratic-led states for now. …

Opening arguments in a Stanford felony vandalism case began Friday amid sharp disputes over whether political views tied to Israel’s war in Gaza should factor into the trial — an issue that has shaped the case from its earliest stages. …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. ICE must enforce immigration laws Re: “ICE officer shoots Minneapolis driver during latest crackdown” (Page A3, Jan. 8). The killing of a woman in Minneapolis …

If and when the Ravens’ Eric DeCosta calls Sean Payton on Vance Joseph — or Giants GM Joe Schoen, or Raiders GM John Spytek, or one of six organizations pursuing the Broncos’ defensive coordinator for a head-coaching gig — Payton …

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing $10 billion in federal funding for child care assistance, low income and social service funds in Illinois and four other Democrat-led states. In a brief order issued Friday, Judge …

Wide receiver D.K. Metcalf will be back for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the playoffs. But the status of another playmaker, tight end Jonnu Smith, is more unclear entering the weekend. The Steelers added Smith to their official injury report Friday. …

The Las Vegas Raiders have the No. 1 pick and will need to do their homework on which player they want to take as a potential building block for their franchise. All signs point to the Silver and Black taking …

After finishing the year 7-10, the Miami Dolphins made the decision to part ways with head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons. Prior to his dismissal, the team met with general manager candidates, and they determined that a fresh start …

The Cleveland Browns have a laundry list of personnel priorities on the offensive side of the football this spring, and landing a true No. 1 wide receiver is right at the top. Ben Solak of ESPN acknowledged as much earlier …

The Buffalo Bills rested many of their starters in last week’s season finale win over the New York Jets, but still could not avoid some significant injuries. Now, the team is being hit with another injury setback at practice — …

Fernando Mendoza’s parents, Elsa and Fernando Mendoza Sr., have witnessed the Indiana quarterback’s historic college football season. Fernando led Indiana to its first Big Ten title in more than 50 years, a Rose Bowl victory, an undefeated season and an …

Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers will be back on the field on Saturday, January 10, for the team’s wild-card game against the Chicago Bears, and it marks his first time playing since suffering a concussion in the Bears-Packers …

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s NFL draft projections have the Heisman Trophy winner as a heavy favorite to be the No. 1 pick. This means the Las Vegas Raiders could soon be replacing Geno Smith with Mendoza in the coming months …

The Detroit Lions‘ offensive line took two major hits heading into the 2025 season and more pain is likely on the horizon for the struggling unit. Starting left tackle Taylor Decker, a Pro Bowler in 2024 who has spent the …

Pico’s BBQ, one of the Peninsula’s few Texas-style barbecue options, has closed, following an announcement by owner Russell Savage. Related Articles Feta cheese adds extra oomph to these 3 dishes Gretchen’s table: Papas con rajas tacos are a spicy, cheesy …

SAN JOSE — A private school property in San Jose was bought by real estate investors from Arizona at a price below the prior sales amount and the site’s current assessed value. STORE Capital Corp. purchased the school site at …

OAKLAND — It was nearly a decade ago that Oakland voters overwhelmingly agreed in the ballot boxes that the city needed citizen oversight of the police department. Many hoped at the time that the newly established watchdog body would eventually …

The FBI is seeking information about a December shooting of an armored truck guard in Brighton Park. The FBI Chicago field office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the …

A judge dealt a blow this week to a Chicago area road construction company run by members of the Palumbo family, siding with the Illinois Department of Transportation in a lawsuit filed by the business after millions of dollars in …

Gov. JB Pritzker set off a chain reaction last November when he told reporters he’d be open to changes in the SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail and replaced it with a new pre-trial release/retention system, among other things. Pritzker …

Larry Hart poured his multi-disciplinary artistic talents into fostering the Off-Loop theater movement in the 60s, 70s and beyond. “He was part of this group of people who started doing really interesting plays and helped Chicago develop its own unique …

You might have heard a little something about a friendly football game that’s taking place Saturday night at Soldier Field. A Bears-Packers playoff game? Seriously? Seems like kind of a big deal. In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for …

On the white board of Arnie Rivera’s downtown office is a list of controversial issues confronting Chicago Public Schools. Looming budget deficits. Half-empty schools. Privately-run charter schools that are increasingly struggling to survive. When these issues and others have come …

Illinois is on track to have slightly fewer people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplace this year following the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies that were at the center of last year’s federal government shutdown. The 4% decrease in …

The Seattle Seahawks will head into the NFL playoffs with a first-round bye, as they were able to lock up the No. 1 seed in the NFC to conclude the regular season. The team will now wait and see who …

The Ole Miss Rebels and head coach are fresh off of a heartbreaking loss in the College Football Playoff against the Miami Hurricanes. After an incredibly dramatic playoff run, the Rebels are officially headed into the offseason. Unfortunately, they received …

The Dallas Mavericks’ plans surrounding Anthony Davis were thrown into further uncertainty Friday, dealing a significant blow to any possibility of moving the veteran big man ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and …

Mike Goldberg reflected on Michael Bisping‘s stunning knockout of Luke Rockhold at UFC 199 and the emotions he felt. It was a massive upset at the time and reshaped the UFC middleweight division. Goldberg, the former longtime UFC play-by-play announcer, …

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with numerous injuries to start the 2025-26 NBA season, primarily affecting two of their key players, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. James, in his record-breaking 23rd season and currently in a battle with Father …