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James Van Der Beek, best known as Dawson on TV’s “Dawson’s Creek” who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48 of colorectal cancer. His family posted that news Wednesday on Instagram, saying he died earlier the same …

Don’t throw away your shot, Hamilfans: The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is returning to Chicago and so is the $10 digital lottery. Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago announced Wednesday that the digital lottery will open next week. The …

Five months ago the global food company Kraft Heinz said it would split into two independent companies, but it’s now backing away from the plan following a challenging year. The Chicago-based company said Wednesday it would instead invest $600 million …

The New York Yankees are expected to start the 2026 regular season with a handful of injuries sidelined, but that’s been known for several months now. Some of those players include: Carlos Rodon, Anthony Volpe, Clarke Schmidt, and Gerrit Cole. …

It appears that the Las Vegas Raiders are leaning toward selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but some believe the team should consider trading down. It’s true that the Raiders have …

Cooper Kupp didn’t need a long speech to steal the show; he just needed the final mic. As Seattle’s Super Bowl LX celebration rolled from a ticketed trophy event at Lumen Field into the championship parade route downtown, Kupp was …

Jordan Stolz is Team USA’s breakout speed skating star at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, competing in four individual events after dominating the world stage the past three seasons. As he chases medals in the 500m, 1000m, 1500m and …

Pitching in the Major Leagues has become a Leiter Family tradition. Mark Leiter technically started things when he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 1983 out of college. The oldest of the Leiter boys, he made his MLB debut …

Things appear to be pointing toward veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers returning for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026. Nevertheless, the more quarterbacks available this offseason, the better it will be for the Steelers. On the list of signal-callers who could be …

For all of the money and fame that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has accumulated over a decade in the NFL, he’s done little in terms of legacy. What’s that mean, exactly? Legacy is winning championships. Legacy is winning the …

The New York Jets didn’t come close to reaching Super Bowl LX in 2025, which isn’t much of a surprise. The opposite was true for one of their former quarterbacks, though, as Sam Darnold was the guy under center for …

The Houston Texans have a pressing need to address on the offensive side of the ball, and it is not quarterback C.J. Stroud’s future. Instead, the Texans must continue to build out their roster around Stroud, and a player like …

The New York Mets are heading into the 2026 season with lofty expectations, especially after some of the additions they made to the roster either via MLB free agency or the trade market. The Mets’ starting rotation, which now includes …

Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama has taken the Olympics by storm with his self-expression and flawless technique. The 22-year-old three-time Olympic silver medalist is keeping American favorite Ilia Malinin on his toes. “In sports, you never know what happens until …

The Washington Nationals have acquired reliever Andre Granillo in a swap with the St. Louis Cardinals. Recent waiver claim George Soriano heads back the other way in the deal. Granillo put together a dominant 2025 campaign in Triple-A. His first …

The Arizona Cardinals are excited about the hiring of new coach Mike LaFleur, who brings a lot of promise. Following a 3-14 season, it is very much welcomed. LaFleur worked under successful head coaches Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay, and …

The Detroit Lions are full of surprises, and they’ve made another coaching move that’s out of thin air. Of course, their first unexpected move was when, after interviewing a range of high-profile candidates, the Lions hired Drew Petzing as their …

As much as the Cleveland Browns could be in position to better themselves this offseason, with two first-round draft picks and clear areas that need addressing on the offensive front and at the wide receiver spots, the one drag no …

The Boston Celtics made the decision to trade Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic. It was a trade made to improve their weakest position. Improving the center spot gives the team more versatility down the …

The Cleveland Browns could look to bring in another tight end to replace David Njoku, as he announced he’d be signing elsewhere. Harold Fannin Jr. took over as the Browns’ starting tight end, but the team still could use a …

Aljamain Sterling want to stay ready as he pushes toward a UFC featherweight title shot. He recently expressed interest in serving as the backup for Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy. His request adds another twist to the already high-stakes matchup. …

There’s no doubt that the New York Yankees have received a lot of flak this offseason for not bringing in any star external players. The biggest signing the Yankees made was retaining Cody Bellinger, and some of the team’s other …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been busy making changes to their coaching staff early on this offseason, but with free agency quickly approaching, the team is going to have to begin devising its strategy for free agency. After missing the …

The Green Bay Packers recently lost quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion, as he joined the Philadelphia Eagles to be their offensive coordinator. Fortunately, the Packers had an in-house replacement that made all the sense in the world. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero …

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart absorbed the heaviest penalty after the NBA announced multi-game suspensions for all players involved in Monday night’s on-court brawl between the Pistons and Charlotte Hornets. Stewart was suspended seven games, a punishment that will cost …

It was a rather slow and quiet offseason for the Boston Red Sox. There could be several reasons for that, but maybe the biggest was that they were waiting for Alex Bregman’s decision. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow waited for …

The Edmonton Oilers are likely looking to make a significant move ahead of the trade deadline. At the Olympic break, the reigning Western Conference champions are holding on to the sixth spot in the playoff race. They are, however, just …

The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX, but the champions do have some concerning holes on offense. While they have Jaxon Smith-Njigba as their No. 1 guy, general manager John Schneider needs to find a No. 2 guy who can …

By DAVE SKRETTA MILAN (AP) — The text message that popped up on Nathan Chen’s phone underscored the enormity of the moment, its arrival shortly after the American figure skater had won his long-awaited gold medal with a soaring free …

San Francisco 49er Keion White was shot following an argument with rapper Lil Baby and his entourage at the football player’s Super Bowl party, according to a police report. Related Articles Raiders introduce Klint Kubiak two days after his Super …

SAN JOSE — A middle school assistant principal was arrested last week on allegations he offered to pay for sex with someone he believed to be a minor, as part of a sweeping undercover police sting targeting online child exploitation, …

EL CERRITO — A 41-year-old transient with a history of arrests for burglary was nabbed again on a person’s back porch Monday, thanks to a tip from a resident, police said. The arrest happened after officers were called about 4:25 …

PIEDMONT Piedmont’s new community pool will open in April, and the city will announce the official opening date and a schedule of key events this week on Friday. This will include opening dates for pool pass sales, swim lesson sign-ups …

Marimar Martinez’s lawyers say Border Patrol agents lied to justify shooting her five times last fall, in part by claiming they were “boxed in” by a convoy of vehicles that included Martinez’s on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Attorneys pointed Wednesday to …

The New York Giants have several players set to test unrestricted free agency this offseason, many of whom played key roles for Big Blue throughout this past season. Right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor figures to land a starting job somewhere, 35-year-old …

As the Philadelphia Phillies report to camp this week, Zack Wheeler is moving on from the scariest stretch of his career with one bizarre reminder sitting at home: the rib doctors removed during his thoracic outlet surgery is in a …

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are going to be a team to keep a close eye on heading into the upcoming 2026 NFL offseason. After yet another season of disappointment that saw the Cowboys miss the playoffs with a …

The Las Vegas Raiders decided to favor offense in their head coaching search with the decision to hire former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. That should be a big hint as towwhere the team is leaning toward in the …

Super Bowl LX is in the books. The confetti has settled. The lights are off. But the grind never stops. Now it’s not just the league’s 32 franchises turning the page and locking in for the 2026 season. For the …

The news about Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr.’s arrest and subsequent felony charges has sent shockwaves through the organization. Pearce was coming off a stellar rookie campaign, helping revamp a Falcons defense that had lacked a consistent pass rush …