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The Green Bay Packers hosted a group of tight ends for a workout to start training camp. It appears Thomas Yassmin has ascended to the top of the group. The team signed Yassmin to a contract before their first training …

The Cleveland Browns have ensured Denzel Ward will remain the centerpiece of their secondary for years to come. Ward agreed to a two-year, $62.2 million extension, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. The deal carries a new-money average of …

The Boston Red Sox have been baseball’s best team for a long stretch now, and with a 55-50 record, it’s safe to say that with recent momentum, this is a team that’s now considered a genuine World Series threat in …

The San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 in the series opener on Monday. Starting pitcher Tyler Mahle threw 6 shutout innings and struck out three. Outfielder Grant McCray hit a two-run home run to help the Giants secure …

Roster transactions are plentiful across Major League Baseball (and the minors), especially as the new draft class (2026 MLB draft) signees transition into their respective MLB organizations. For the Toronto Blue Jays, they are currently taking on the Washington Nationals. …

If you’ve paid any attention to the internet over the last few weeks, you would know about the viral sensation “Jimothy”. Jimothy is a wild raccoon who lives in the Seattle area, and he’s made waves around the internet due …

Former UFC light heavyweight fighter Anthony Smith has been arrested on three felony charges in his native Nebraska. Anthony Smith Arrest Details TMZ reported on Tuesday that Smith was arrested on Monday and is facing charges for terroristic threats, false imprisonment …

There are going to be very high expectations for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, especially after the type of season he had in 2025. Williams finished 2025 as Pro Football Focus’ 16th-rated QB, throwing for 3942 yards and 27 touchdowns …

The New Orleans Saints added another lengthy defensive back to their training-camp competition Tuesday, signing former Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Reid and waiving Beanie Bishop. New Orleans announced the move as players reported for camp, giving Reid an immediate opportunity …

The offseason for the Golden State Warriors took another turn on Tuesday, when the team agreed to a contract with Draymond Green that will pay him almost $28 million, which is a healthy amount–but will do so for only one …

First responders searched homes and buildings on Tuesday for possible victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged several northeastern Wisconsin communities. The Fox Cities region, which is home to more than 100,000 people in the communities of Appleton, Menasha and …

When Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was first elected to the powerful legislative position in 2021, the National Organization for Women’s Chicago chapter raised concerns over accusations he had engaged in domestic violence and sexual harassment years earlier, saying …

If the South had a mascot, it would be okra. You love, hate or have an unfounded fear of okra — and the same is true of the South. There’s no vegetable more polarizing than this poor little pod. And …

Mayor Brandon Johnson is losing his chief financial officer just as Chicago prepares to host a crucial investors conference and an emboldened City Council gears up for a grueling election-year budget season. Acting Chief Financial Officer Steven Mahr replaced Jill …

The Denver Broncos tied up a loose end for Sean Payton and the coaching staff, specifically with ex-San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks player Michael Wilhoite. Wilhoite was a member of the Broncos’ coaching staff before an arrest for allegedly …

The Philadelphia 76ers have completed the final piece of one of the NBA’s most aggressive offseason roster overhauls. After days of maneuvering around the league’s restrictive salary-cap rules, the Sixers traded rookie forward-center Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round pick …

The biggest conversation that remains for the Detroit Pistons this summer is on restricted free agent Jalen Duren. Duren, 22, is seeking a maximum contract extension worth five years and $287.1 million, ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill reports. Duren is eligible for …

The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in game one of their series on Monday evening. The Yanks are in a tight divisional race with the Rays, and every game matters. Ahead of Game Two of the …

New life has been added to the Baltimore Ravens organization since Jesse Minter was hired as the head coach. Minter brings a youthful energy that the Ravens have not had as a head coach in a long time. He’s also …

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph’s injury has dominated conversations this offseason, raising speculation about whether he will be able to return and overcome the odds. Despite high hopes from the 25-year-old, he was recently placed on the PUP list (Physically …

The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox has survived decades, with it going as strong as ever right now. Anytime the two teams take the field against one another, fireworks tend to happen. The two sides …

On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox will continue their series at Rate Field. The Yankees are coming off a 9-5 victory on Monday. Anthony Volpe (who batted 5th) finished with one hit, one RBI and …

Ben Rice may be an MVP long shot right now. But he has a splendid chance of overcoming Yordan Alvarez over the final two months. The New York Yankees first baseman could still claim the award as the most valuable …

The New York Mets are doing some organizational trimming ahead of next week’s MLB trade deadline. The organization on Tuesday released prospect Sam Biller from the Brooklyn Cyclones, the transaction log on MILB.com noted. The 24-year-old outfielder had been with …

Just four races remain until the NASCAR Cup Series grid is set for the return of The Chase. For the first time since 2014, it is no longer a win-and-you’re in format. Instead, the top 16 drivers in the regular …

The Los Angeles Lakers have received fresh clarity on the trade market for one of the young forwards they previously coveted, but the latest development also reinforces the steep challenge they face in adding another impact player this offseason. Appearing …

By now, it’s been well reported that San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan got into a pretty serious car crash about two weeks ago. On Tuesday, more details emerged that the accident was Shanahan’s fault, and on Monday, reports …

One of the best defensive tackles in the NFL requested a trade on Monday. Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Vita Vea wants out after contract extension negotiations stalled. Source: Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Bucs. — Adam Schefter …

Tarik Skubal is still a Detroit Tiger — at least for another few days. Skubal will make his scheduled start on the mound against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Tigers manager AJ Hinch said. The two-time AL Cy Young winner …

The Houston Texans are on the verge of training camp, and there has already been an encouraging development for wide receiver Tank Dell. Dell missed all of last season recovering from a significant leg injury, the second of his career, …

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a commendable 2026 offseason, but the work is not done. By rule, the Lakers must trim their roster to meet the league-mandated roster limit.  That opens the door to a potential trade. With the …

On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the White Sox (in Chicago). They won by a score of 9-5 on Monday night. Spencer Jones finished with one RBI. New York Yankees Announce Spencer Jones Decision …

The Cincinnati Bengals are getting ready for what should be a fun season in 2026 following a tough 2025 year. Cincinnati has completely revamped the roster, most notably on the defensive side of the ball. But the team also dealt …

LeBron James was one of the most enticing NBA free agents of all-time. Despite nearing 42 years of age, James’ talents were still highly touted across the league. And after weeks of deliberation, he decided to sign with the Philadelphia …

Las autoridades de Cicero creen que podría haber planes para un centro de datos que reemplace al Hawthorne Race Course, que cerró recientemente tras 135 años de carreras de caballos. Como símbolo de lo impopulares que se han vuelto los …

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday intended to keep students’ eyes off their phones and on their school work, adding Illinois to the list of states that ban distracting devices in the classroom. All local school districts will be required …

The developers behind Chicago’s first geothermal and all-electric apartment tower broke ground Tuesday, at a time where the city sorely needs more apartment construction. The groundbreaking comes more than three years after Tree Street Group, alongside Magellan Development Group, began …

Chicago’s Uptown and Austin communities have each been down a safety-net hospital for months. In Uptown, it’s been nearly a year since Weiss Memorial Hospital closed its doors. In Austin, it’s been four months since West Suburban Medical Center on …

A Lake View man sued the federal government Tuesday alleging that immigration agents entered his home without a warrant and arrested a construction worker he’d hired at the height of the Trump administration’s deportation campaign last fall. Leo Feler was …

When the Sky played the Aces earlier this month, Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon was asked her impression of rookie guard Sydney Taylor. Hammon needed only one word to make her point. “Stud,” she said. It was high praise from …