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The Detroit Lions found a star in edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, but struggled to establish a consistent pass rush after he went down with a season-ending leg injury in October. The Lions could address the lack of depth and add …

Toronto Maple Leafs superstar forward Mitch Marner is set to be a free agent on July 1 and one analyst predicts him to sign a massive deal in free agency. Marner will be highly sought after and he should be …

OAKLAND — Police here say they have connected at least seven different shootings targeting businesses on or near the International Boulevard corridor, at least four targeting the same cafe after-hours. No one was injured in any of the incidents, but …

FREMONT – After torching defenses to the tune of 20-plus points in any given game, Shirina Shi heads back to her family’s Fremont home. There, the behind-the-scenes work continues for the American High standout. Shi’s fast-paced arsenal of sharp crossovers, …

The Public League boys basketball playoffs begin on Tuesday. All the regular season games in the Red have been completed, so the seeds have been determined. Several coaches sent the Sun-Times copies of the current playoff bracket. Kenwood is the …

The Toronto Maple Leafs will likely look to add a defenseman ahead of the March 7 trade deadline. The Maple Leafs are one of the best teams in the NHL and will look to bolster its roster for the playoffs. …

One of the Minnesota Vikings‘ top needs this offseason is a dominant interior pass rusher who can be the final piece to a vaunted defensive front. Unfortunately, a top target in the draft for the Vikings has turned heads and …

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to end its playoff drought and one trade pitch has them acquiring a star forward. The website PuckPedia‘s PuckGM tool lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would see the Red …

Regardless of how the offseason plays out, the Minnesota Vikings are going to need to make some additions to the secondary. The team’s three starting cornerbacks and one of its two starting safeties will hit free agency come March. The …

DISCOVERY BAY — A boy who allegedly crashed into a security booth, killing one security guard and badly injuring another, later told police that he had exhausted himself at the gym that night, authorities said. The 17-year-old Discovery Bay resident …

Moon alert Avoid shopping or major decisions from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Pisces into Aries. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day You feel much better today! Enjoy conversations with others, especially …

Most of the coaches who ran the Bears this season aren’t getting hired at the same level by their new teams. Defensive coordinator Eric Washington is headed to the Jets as defensive line coach, CBS reported. Washington, 55, was hired …

After another crushing playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott made it clear that his defense needed to improve in 2025. One NFL expert believes that could start in the trenches. The Bills struggled …

The New York Yankees likely need to add another infielder to play either second or third base and one analyst calls for them to trade for an All-Star. Minnesota Twins infielder Willi Castro has been mentioned as a possible trade …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new offensive coordinator in Josh Grizzard, who got a promotion from pass game coordinator and is the Buccaneers’ third offensive coordinator in 3 seasons with quarterback Baker Mayfield. ESPN’s Jenna Laine pointed out an …

SAN JOSE – Just like San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier, veteran forward Mikael Granlund is keeping his options open – and his thoughts close to the vest. Related Articles San Jose Sharks | After dreadful effort, Warsofsky bag …

By Rachel Somerstein for Next City Amaryllis Castillo gets to work at 7:45 a.m. for her job as a certified home health aide. The mother of two, who is 26 weeks pregnant, works a six-hour shift caring for elderly patients, …

Despite continuing threats from the Trump administration and federal immigration enforcement officials, city leaders are committed to keeping San Jose’s status as a “welcoming city” while avoiding the politically charged “sanctuary” moniker. Ahead of a formal vote by the City …

By Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald MIAMI — A Dubai-based developer has unveiled the details of an ultra-luxury project on the Surfside property where a building collapse in 2021 left 98 people dead and shattered a community. Related Articles National News …

By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s City of Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling last June allowing localities to ban outdoor camping even if there is no homeless shelter space available, roughly 150 cities in 32 states have …

PLEASANTON — This may be the end for Northern California horse racing. The California Authority of Racing Fairs this week announced that it would abandon plans to organize horse racing this year throughout several county fairs in the upper half of …

By Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times As the Donald Trump administration rushes to cut spending and eliminate federal jobs, even the people who work at the national parks — among the country’s most beloved and least politicized institutions — find …

DENVER — A remarkable sight will appear in the southwestern sky an hour after sunset Saturday evening when Venus appears very close to a thin crescent moon. This celestial phenomenon is called a conjunction, which means two or more heavenly …

Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon are ready to play, and “You’re Cordially Invited” has its moments, which is enough, probably, for home viewers in a five-or-six-laughs-will-do frame of mind. The comedy, written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, premieres Jan. 30 …

Think Los Gatos has lost its charm as a nightlife destination? The people behind Second Story — the new, upscale bar on North Santa Cruz Avenue — have a martini cart that could change your mind. Second Story, which opened …

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul got into a war of words during the Milwaukee Bucks 118-144 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, Jan. 31. Tempers flared after Paul pushed Giannis as he left his feet for a layup …

As the next few months play out, the biggest questions for the New York Giants will be, who is taking over at quarterback? And on a similar note, how aggressively should Big Blue pursue a QB in the 2025 NFL …

The Minnesota Vikings have shown their patience with J.J. McCarthy and may be on the look for a replacement or Sam Darnold this season. While Daniel Jones is considered a candidate to fill that bridge quarterback role, another potential name …

CONCORD The Concord-based nonprofit group White Pony Express (WPE) has launched a campaign to collect and distribute gift cards to the survivors of the Los Angeles County fires. Related Articles Local News | In brief: U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier introduces Mental …

For the past two decades three California governors have committed the state to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to battle climate change. The official goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 via legislation, regulation, education, disruption and appropriation, so …

Does Donald Trump truly believe the nonsense he spouts about California water — the mythical “valve” connecting the state to Canada, or the imagined “half-pipe” that stands ready to soak the Los Angeles area?  Does he honestly believe that “forest …

Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. So we asked them, and all Denver Post …

Colorado ban on sale, purchase of certain semiautomatic rifles clears Senate committee in first vote In a near-midnight vote, a Colorado Senate committee late Tuesday gave initial approval to a bill that would ban the sale or purchase of semiautomatic …

By JAMES POLLARD MONTREAL — Peeps trickle out of a soundproof chamber as its door opens. Female zebra finches are chattering away inside the microphone-lined box. The laboratory room sounds like a chorus of squeaky toys. “They’re probably talking about …

Douglas Latchford, left, and Emma C. Bunker (Photos by Tang Chhin/AFP via Getty Images and provided by the University of Colorado Denver) The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco bills itself as one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of …

A 28-year-old Californian checked into a hostel in Cap Hill last week. And not for a night. Nick Desai Jr. bought the place. “I feel like I can give my two cents and go ahead and implement new strategies, add …

Boulder County nonprofit Colorado Horse Rescue is celebrating a new chapter with the expansion of its app, HorseAlert. HorseAlert was developed by Colorado Horse Rescue to help horse owners transport their animals to safety during natural disasters. Modeled after rideshare …

Investment in Urban Sky is ballooning. The Denver-based business, which makes and deploys balloons to take satellite images, has closed a $30 million funding round, according to SEC filings. It is not clear who led this raise, but New York-based …

The Regional Transportation District police department has introduced a new detective force to investigate criminal activity across the district. This new force, a response to riders’ safety concerns, is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2025. Officials …

A Chocolate Affair Chocolate lovers can start February on a sweet note. Historic Olde Town Arvada celebrates all things chocolate at the annual A Chocolate Affair on Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family event includes chocolate …