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Bronny James returned to the court with a career game in the G League on December 7 then landed a cameo role in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 107-98 win over the rebuilding Portland Trail Blazers without his father, LeBron James, …

The Minnesota Vikings have what general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah would call a “champagne problem” with Sam Darnold following a statement victory over Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons. Darnold figures to be the top free-agent quarterback available in the offseason …

By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of that country’s hardline Assad …

Bay Area Home Report 1533 Court Street – Google Street View A historic house located in the 1500 block of Court Street in Alameda has new owners. The 1,503-square-foot property, built in 1895, was sold on Sept. 3, 2024, for …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Farmers should paythe true cost of water Re: “Farmers are hopeful Trump will deliver” (Page A1, Dec. 7). We all eat, and farmers work hard …

Redwood City police arrested a man suspected of fatally stabbing a person with whom he shared a home, according to a community message from the department. Officers responded to a reported assault around 10:45 p.m. Sunday at a home in …

OAKLAND — The man temporarily filling in for Alameda County’s recalled district attorney went on a media blitz Monday, proclaiming that he would operate independently of his old boss’s edicts while suggesting that he’d review one of her marquee policies …

OAKLAND — A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and robbing a librarian who was leaving her job a short distance from Lake Merritt, court records show. Clive Bryan, of Oakland, has been charged with kidnapping and …

DALLAS — Buster Posey and Zack Minasian weren’t at liberty to discuss the reported seven-year, $182 million agreement with shortstop Willy Adames on the first day of the Winter Meetings. The deal is not yet official, and the closest Posey …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Trump is buildinga U.S. oligarchy Related Articles Letters to the Editor | Letters: New Gilded Age | Endangering consumers | Positive message | Vaccine stance …

The Travis Hunter Heisman Train is heading to the one stop that matters: Manhattan. Hunter, the CU Buffs’ star wide receiver and cornerback, is among the finalists for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, presented annually to the player who provides the …

With Chicago’s Board of Education meeting for the final time this week before a partially elected board takes over in January, some officials are warning the current board against making any big decisions before then — including ousting Chicago Public …

A newly unsealed federal indictment in Chicago charges two Syrian government officials with war crimes for the torture and inhumane treatment of civilian detainees, including U.S. citizens, during the country’s civil war. Syrian Air Force intelligence officers Jamil Hassan, 72, …

The end of 2024 should be a celebratory time for Beyonce, especially after the success of her first country album and learning last month that she had become the most nominated music artist in Grammy history. But now, the megastar …

PITTSBURGH — Give Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland credit for one thing: He wasted very little time identifying and attempting to correct his club’s biggest weakness. The Avs have completely overhauled the goaltending depth chart in 10 days. MacFarland …

A world where life flutters, shimmers and gently sways, like the forest scenes from the original “Avatar” movie — a kaleidoscope of colors that shouldn’t exist in nature. Corals in pink, purple, peach, turquoise — some shaped like crumpled velvet, …

After a few unseasonably mild days, a cold front bringing sub-zero wind chills is expected to make its way through the Chicago area beginning Tuesday. Temperatures Monday afternoon reached the 50s, and although the warmth may have felt odd following …

A 19-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly shot a Cicero police officer Saturday. Giovanni Saldivar is charged with two counts of attempted murder of a police officer, aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm, …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Monday, December 9, 2024 LAKE SHORE ATHLETIC Beacon at Waldorf, 5:00 Christian Heritage at ACERO-Cruz, 6:00 Intrinsic-Downtown at Horizon-McKinley, 6:30 Morgan Park Academy at Wolcott, 6:00 METRO PREP MCC Academy at Hinsdale Adventist, …

Whooping cough cases remained high this year in Illinois, a trend likely driven by low vaccination rates and waning vaccine immunity, but also by better detection through more and improved testing. As of the end of November, 1,902 whooping cough …

The season from hell continues for the San Francisco 49ers. Less than 24 hours after a dominating win vs. the Chicago Bears, fourth-round rookie running back Isaac Guerendo’s status for Thursday’s game is up in the air after suffering a …

The Knicks entered the 2024-25 NBA season with one of the best starting units in the league, but the team’s depth issues were very palpable in the early goings. In light of those struggles, several analysts urged New York to …

Although they are 10-3, the Pittsburgh Steelers have questions to answer behind center because both quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields will be free agents this offseason. In all likelihood, the Steelers will not be able to retain both signal …

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO CHICAGO (AP) — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the president-elect’s second …

SAN RAMON — A big housing development envisioned as a key feature of a mixed-use neighborhood that would sprout on the site of Chevron’s old headquarters in San Ramon is beginning to come into view. Sunset Development, the principal developer …

Bay Area Home Report 4677 Cherrywood Drive – Google Street View A 2,117-square-foot house built in 1959 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 4600 block of Cherrywood Drive in San Jose was sold on Oct. 29, 2024. …

BERKELEY — Berkeley and BART officials agreed to exchange the city’s air rights of one property for a piece of land owned by the transportation agency, moving forward plans to develop transit-oriented housing near the Ashby BART station. Berkeley officially …

The Earthquakes on Monday made their first big move under Bruce Arena, bringing in several players the team’s new coach knows well. In a trade with the New England Revolution, the Quakes acquired center back Dave Romney and midfielders Mark-Anthony …

By REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. …

Keith Reckdahl breathed a sigh of relief this week after an automatic recount, certified last week, confirmed his narrow 10-vote victory for a seat on the Palo Alto City Council. “There’s a lot of relief — it was a long …

Was the 49ers’ win on Sunday a one-off or a trend that can carry the 49ers for the remainder of the season? It’s a fair question after the 49ers — a team that had lost three straight games, with the …

OAKLAND — Just six months after a suspect was arrested, the trial has started over a fatal shooting allegedly motivated by an outstanding debt. Elijah Rucker, 34, was arrested six months ago in the January killing of 34-year-old Romell Wright. …

The Broncos’ bye week is over. The stretch run has arrived. Meaningful December football is back on the Front Range in a big way. The Broncos come off their rest week squarely in the AFC playoff mix and facing perhaps …

As they make their way through courts across the metro area, a recent crop of class-action lawsuits against local apartment landlords could change how they bill tenants. The litigation has been made possible by tenant-friendly legislation from the Colorado General …

A 64-year-old man died after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Jefferson County Detention Center on Saturday night. Jail staff found Glenn Perdreaux in his cell during a routine walk of the facility at 11:25 p.m., the …

A trend of burglaries targeting the homes of Asian families across metro Denver has spread to Lone Tree, the police department said Friday. Over the past several weeks, Lone Tree has seen a “noticeable increase” in residential burglaries that “seem …

Brookfield Zoo Chicago opened a new exhibit Monday where kids can see bees up close — and even learn what it’s like to be one — with the hope they go home and work to protect them. Located inside the …

Bears interim coach Thomas Brown has had a lot thrown at him in his whirlwind of promotions over the past month, but there’s still one clear priority for him and the organization: Keep rookie quarterback Caleb Williams on the rise. …

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief of staff denies that she recommended using a “peace circle” to address allegations of sexual harassment or misogyny against former communications director Ronnie Reese, saying that recommendation was made to address other issues Reese was …

Brad Stevens has constructed arguably the deepest roster in the NBA. The Boston Celtics boast an elite eight-man rotation, with each player being a two or three-level scorer and high-level defender. During the summer, multiple teams in the Eastern Conference …