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Bears coach Ben Johnson doesn’t need to say anything to Caleb Williams on Saturday. He doesn’t need to remind his quarterback of the stakes of their first-round playoff game at Soldier Field — the Bears haven’t won a postseason game …

Trae Young’s time in Atlanta has come to an end. On January 7th, the Atlanta Hawks traded Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young spent his entire career in Atlanta and became one of the …

The Cleveland Browns are casting a wide net in the search for their next head coach, but as it is with several NFL teams in the early stages of that same process, it appears that former Baltimore Ravens lead man …

If you’re a real Seahawks fan, Matt Hasselbeck is a name that still hits: the quarterback Mike Holmgren hand-picked, the guy who helped drag Seattle into consistent relevance, and a Seahawks Ring of Honor member. Now his son is the …

Ole Miss Rebels senior quarterback Trinidad Chambliss took college football by storm in his first season in Division I. Chambliss began the year as a backup after transferring from Division II powerhouse Ferris State. But when starting quarterback Austin Simmons …

The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t short on talent in their prospect system. They have recently added several international free agents to their MLB prospect pool. They have added one young pitcher whose fastball reaches 96 MPH and another 6-foot-6 pitcher …

Veteran defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk hasn’t played since Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. But the Pittsburgh Steelers appear hopeful he could return for the team’s postseason run. The team announced Friday it opened the 21-day practice window for …

Quarterback controversies can tear teams apart. The San Francisco 49ers avoided that trap entirely, and Brock Purdy made it clear exactly why in a recent interview with ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. After missing eight games with toe and shoulder injuries early …

The Cleveland Browns added depth to their roster Friday, signing wide receiver and return specialist Isaiah Wooden to a reserve/futures contract. The move comes less than a week after Cleveland closed a disappointing 5-12 season, finishing outside the playoff picture …

The Las Vegas Raiders are already casting a wide net with their head coaching search, but there should be plenty of other candidates they’re going to look at. Some of the top college football candidates are effectively off limits right …

For the past two seasons, the Miami Hurricanes have been one of the most aggressive programs in the transfer portal — and it has paid off. In 2024, Miami landed the No. 10-ranked transfer portal class, followed by the No. …

When the New York Jets traded for future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers, they expected this to be the last stop in Rodgers’ illustrious career. Instead, two years of failures led to a total regime change, Rodgers out the …

The New York Yankees have not had an extremely aggressive approach to the MLB offseason thus far. Cody Bellinger remains one of the team’s top targets, but no deal has gotten close between the two parties just yet. With that …

On Jan. 8, The Athletic’s Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal reported, citing multiple league sources, that the Philadelphia Phillies scheduled a meeting with free-agent infielder Bo Bichette and that the club has also mapped out the potential roster dominoes that would follow …

The NFC North may only get tougher for the Minnesota Vikings. After taking last in the division, the Vikings have some consolation in going 4-2 against divisional foes, including a sweep of the Detroit Lions, who were weathering their first …

The 2026 Detroit Free Press Marathon has once again captured the attention of runners across the nation, selling out in just six days after registration opened. The marathon, known for its international course and rich history, has seen interest skyrocket …

Philadelphia Eagles fans are known as being some of the most passionate, if not moderately delusional fans in the NFL. As they prepare to watch their team host the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card round this weekend, 49ers …

The Baltimore Ravens are casting a wide net as they try to hire just the third head coach in franchise history — what they eventually catch is still anyone’s guess but if they’re making a move toward offense, they could …

The Los Angeles Chargers received some much-needed optimism Friday, but not complete clarity, regarding rookie running back Omarion Hampton ahead of Sunday night.  As CBS Sports noted, Hampton (ankle) has been officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s wild-card game at …

The days of the Detroit Lions‘ dynamic backfield duo tearing up the NFL together may be drawing to a close. Affectionately known as “Sonic and Knuckles” in a reference to their differing running styles, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have …

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh made his feelings clear on the Philadelphia Eagles’ infamous “tush push” this week, and his stance is going to light up plenty of fans ahead of the matchup. When asked directly about the …

The New York Yankees are “flunking” their offseason, wrote Randy Miller and Bob Klapisch of NJ.com on Thursday. While The Bronx Bombers have made a few mostly minor, housekeeping moves, they have done nothing to acquire a major free agent …

The Dallas Mavericks have had to deal with several injuries to Anthony Davis over the last couple of seasons. Ever since they decided to make the trade for him in exchange for Luka Doncic, Davis has struggled to stay healthy. …

By STEVEN GRATTAN BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Environmental experts are warning that the U.S. push to revamp and boost Venezuela’s vast oil reserves could worsen decades of ecological damage and increase planet-warming pollution in a country already struggling with the …

By BRIAN MELLEY Nordic combined, the only Olympic sport that bars women from competition, dates to the original Winter Games but may not survive beyond the Milan Cortina competition. Related Articles Ski jumping overshadowed by cheating scandal after Norway caught …

SAN LEANDRO — An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with bringing a loaded pistol to Lincoln High School, where he is a student, according to court records. Related Articles Renowned Bay Area chef indicted for allegedly serving bank robbery …

By BRIAN MELLEY Ski jumping is no fashion contest, but there will be nearly as much scrutiny on what jumpers wear at the Winter Olympics as the form of their flight and the distance they travel. Related Articles What to …

By DEREK GATOPOULOS Cross-country skiing, the rugged grandfather of snow competition, will give its brightest stars a defining stage at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Related Articles Ski jumping overshadowed by cheating scandal after Norway caught tampering with uniforms What …

By MARTHA BELLISLE Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting. The sport, which originated from military training exercises in Scandinavia, is a real crowd-pleaser filled with tension and drama. Here’s what to know about biathlon at the Milan Cortina …

By PAVEL BEDNYAKOV and JAMES ELLINGWORTH TERSKOL, Russia (AP) — Every time Nikita Filippov races, it’s an uphill struggle. At the Olympics, even more so. Related Articles Ski jumping overshadowed by cheating scandal after Norway caught tampering with uniforms What …

MARTINEZ — Days after he allegedly killed both his parents inside their Concord home, a Martinez man smashed his own head into the wall of his jail cell, then died hours later, after being treated at a hospital, according to …

SAN FRANCISCO – Jonathan Kuminga has been cast in many roles during his eventful Warriors career.  A 2021 lottery pick with limitless potential. A rookie who played spot playoff minutes for the 2022 champions. An inconsistent scorer who oscillated between …

Gov. Jared Polis told a Colorado TV station that the prison sentence levied against former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was “harsh” and suggested he was “looking at” revisiting it, weeks after several elected officials urged him not to release …

By BRIAN MELLEY Ski jumping is no fashion contest, but there will be nearly as much scrutiny on what jumpers wear at the Winter Olympics as the form of their flight and the distance they travel. Related Articles Ready for …

A 38-year-old Denver man accused of second-degree murder fatally stabbed his on-again, off-again partner on Monday night after arguing all day at a home in Sunnyside, according to an arrest affidavit. Christopher Thomas “CT” Fielder was arrested on suspicion of …

Record-breaking rainfall left hundreds of streets and basements flooded in the Chicago area by Friday morning. O’Hare International Airport, the official climate site of Chicago, recorded 1.92 inches of rain — shattering the daily record of 1.18 inches for Jan. …

A 17-year-old girl was badly wounded when a classmate stabbed her Friday morning at Zion-Benton Township High School. The student was stabbed by another teen girl, also 17, on campus in the 3901 W 21st St, according to the Zion …

A federal attempt at banning gender-affirming care for youth could be delayed even further after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agreed to hold it back pending a judge’s decision on a motion to resolve the case from …

The last time the Las Vegas Raiders made the playoffs, wide receiver Hunter Renfrow had over 1,000 receiving yards and was named to the Pro Bowl. That was the only time he ever got to be part of a playoff …

The Miami Dolphins became the latest NFL head coaching job to open after firing McDaniel on Thursday, January 8. Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, who coaches just 14 miles from Hard Rock Stadium, sent a message to McDaniel after …