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The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly entertaining trade offers for Ja Morant ahead of the February 5 NBA trade deadline, but a key detail is getting lost as the rumors spread: Morant has not asked for a trade, according to Commercial …

The Buffalo Bills begin their playoff run on Sunday in Jacksonville. After finishing the regular season 12-5 and as the runners-up in the AFC East, the Bills will take on the AFC South champion Jaguars, the No. 6 seed in …

The Atlanta Hawks’ pursuit of Anthony Davis has grown more complicated after the latest injury update on the Dallas Mavericks’ All-Star center cast fresh uncertainty over his availability and value. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon, Davis has …

Once again, the Philadelphia Phillies came up short in the MLB postseason last year. It has become a painful trend for the franchise and fans have been hoping to see the team get aggressive this offseason because of it. So …

DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans got off to a seemingly ominous start ahead of Wild Card weekend and their road tilt against the Pittsburgh Steelers, particularly when it came to their first injury report and cornerback Kamari Lassiter. Lassiter, …

The Tennessee Titans were the first team in the NFL to part ways with their head coach this season, deciding to move forward without Brian Callahan after Week 6, in which they started the season 1-5. During in tenure with …

The Warriors’ center trade pursuit took a turn this week after the latest injury update surfaced.  The Golden State Warriors’ long-standing interest in Anthony Davis has been thrown into uncertainty after a new injury update raised serious questions about the …

According to ESPN, Brooks Keopka applied for reinstatement of his PGA Tour membership this Friday, January 9th. The application follows Koepka’s decision to to leave LIV Golf back on December 23, despite having another year left on his contract. His …

Burning Man organizers have just released information on the festival’s intensely confusing and complicated ticketing program. Seriously, it’s amazing that anyone ever figures out how to buy a ticket to this event. But thousands upon thousands do just that, navigating …

OAKLAND — A shooting left one person dead Friday in East Oakland, authorities said. The shooting happened shortly before noon, prompting officers to rush to the 5400 block of Coliseum Way, a couple blocks away from the Oakland Coliseum. Paramedics …

SAN JOSE — Earthquakes captain Cristian Espinoza has left the club after seven seasons, signing a free-agent deal with Nashville SC. The announcement Friday came on a day that the Quakes unveiled a new deal for striker Chicho Arango, 30, …

A house in the 300 block of La Paz Court in San Ramon has a new owner. The 1,281-square-foot property, built in 1974, was sold on Nov. 17, 2025 for $1,225,000, or $956 per square foot. The layout of this …

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Philip Yancey, a prominent evangelical author known for his work on the Christian concept of grace, announced this week that he would retire from writing and speaking because of a long-term “sinful affair” with a married woman. “My conduct defied …

The investigation into the death of University of Colorado Boulder student Megan Trussell, whose body was found in Boulder Canyon in February, could be reviewed by the state. Courtesy of University of Colorado Police University of Colorado student Megan Trussell. …

Even though the snow in the Rockies is sparse, Colorado ski-makers are still gearing up to sell the latest and greatest. Here’s what four local ski builders are up to. Meier Skis Founder Ted Eynon is focused on his upcoming …

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday determined Colorado cannot order the closure of coal-fired power plants under the Clean Air Act, and, therefore, the agency will deny the state’s plan to reduce the haze that clouds views at Rocky Mountain …

The first time quarterback Caleb Williams ever spoke publicly about the Bears, months before they drafted him, he said he intended to “create history.” He knew the Bears’ past, everything from the iconic 1985 championship team to their recent debacles, …

Suburban residents will see higher natural gas bills this month, and they could climb again next year if Nicor gets its way with state regulators. Less than two months after the Illinois Commerce Commission granted a rate hike averaging out …

The Bears’ storied history adds another chapter Saturday night when the team hosts the rival Packers at Soldier Field for a wild-card playoff matchup. The highly anticipated game has Chicago abuzz after an unexpected division title in head coach Ben …

Over decades, James O’Grady worked his way up through the ranks of law enforcement, eventually leading the Chicago Police Department and later the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. But no matter the title, he was always a cop first. “He was …

Despite being one of the worst teams in the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans have a lot of players that other teams around the league envy. Teams have been keeping an eye on them to see what kind of deal …

The Kansas City Chiefs could be in desperate need of pass-catchers for Patrick Mahomes next season and a familiar name has appeared on the list. Tight end Travis Kelce is considering retirement, while wide receiver Rashee Rice is potentially facing …

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still eyeing a number of big names on the free agent and trade market, but things are moving slowly. In the meantime, the team continues to make smaller moves. The Dodgers announced on Friday that …

Max Kepler is trending because MLB suspended the free-agent outfielder for 80 games after a positive test for a banned substance. MLB announced on January 9 that Kepler — who played for the Philadelphia Phillies last season — tested positive …

It’s a downright critical offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs, and the coaching staff is already experiencing some change. On the offensive side of the ball, wide receivers coach Connor Embree isn’t being retained in 2026-27. Coordinator Matt Nagy also …

Free-agent hitter Cody Bellinger remains out on the market, and the New York Yankees would like a reunion for the foreseeable future. However, Bellinger’s potential to continue his career in the Bronx will all depend on the price. Bellinger batted …

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally put Ketel Marte rumors to rest. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen told Steve Gilbert of MLB.com that talks “never ended up getting that close”. That decision not only affects Marte, but also other free-agent infielders such …

The NBA trade landscape shifted sharply on Friday after reports emerged that the Memphis Grizzlies are open to listening to offers for two-time All-Star Ja Morant ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. Shams Charania of ESPN reported that multiple …

The Las Vegas Raiders made a bold decision when they decided to sit star defensive end Maxx Crosby for the final two games of the season. He was hurt and recently underwent surgery, but he felt like he was healthy …

The Los Angeles Rams will take a short-handed roster into their rematch against the Carolina Panthers. This time, the two teams will battle in the NFC Wild Card Round. However, the Rams will also be getting some reinforcements. This is …

After four seasons, the Miami Dolphins made the decision to part ways with head coach Mike McDaniel following the team’s disappointing 7-10 finish. Instead of retaining McDaniel, the Dolphins opted to go with a clean slate, featuring a new general …

Sean Payton didn’t dodge the reality facing his coaching staff during Denver’s playoff bye week.  As Zac Stevens noted on X, he leaned into it and delivered a message of confidence, gratitude, and belief in his staff.  “We’ve had quite …

The New York Jets will be hanging onto head coach Aaron Glenn heading into 2026, for better or for worse. After a 3-14 finish in his first season on the job, fans are rightfully upset with how Glenn’s first year …

By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge said Friday that she expects to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a program that offered temporary legal protections for more than 10,000 family members of …

SANTA CLARA — Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall Jr. were among the players listed as questionable Friday before the 49ers departed for Philadelphia and their wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Williams, Pearsall, linebacker Luke Gifford (ankle), Keion White …

Christian Braun hated the view from the sideline. He hated wearing a hoodie on the bench. He hated the helplessness as other Nuggets teammates joined him there. It was an unfamiliar vantage point for him. In his last six years …

Dave Manson was one of the toughest players in the NHL in his day. There was also a stretch early is his career where he provided plenty of offense along with all those penalty minutes — three times he had …

Tens of thousands of Bears fans will be flocking to Soldier Field Saturday, with attendance at the wild-card game expected to reach nearly 61,000. That’s more than the Dec. 20 game versus the Green Bay Packers with 60,152 people — …

Los fiscales federales dicen que no se propondrán comprobar que un hombre de Chicago acusado de ofrecer $10,000 por el asesinato del comandante de la Patrulla Fronteriza, Gregory Bovino, también es un miembro destacado de los Latin Kings, si su …