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A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash while walking Wednesday night in North Lawndale. The 44-year-old was crossing the street about 7:45 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Central Park Avenue when the driver of a sport utility …

After weeks of starving for goals, the Blackhawks finally feasted at a fitting time Wednesday. Taylor Hall recorded his first hat trick in more than a decade, Connor Bedard snapped his 12-game goal drought and Louis Crevier buried his first …

If Drew Lock needs to start at quarterback for the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, Darius Slayton won’t be worried. The veteran wide receiver has an interesting take on what Lock could bring to the field …

LAS VEGAS – Boise State has not yet made a decision whether it will play against San Jose State in Friday’s Mountain West women’s volleyball semifinal after forfeiting two matches against the Spartans in the regular season. Boise State defeated …

SALT LAKE CITY — The “Middle Eight” may be known best as a principle of game management tracked by football coaches, but Michael Malone and the Nuggets are encountering their own version of it in basketball. There’s an essential difference, …

It’s not ideal to be without Patrick Williams. After all, the Bulls did extend the forward to a five-year, $90 million contract last summer, and now that his left foot is acting up again it’s not exactly a return on …

Ji Chaoqun, a Chinese national who came to Chicago to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology — and was serving a prison sentence for operating as an illegal Chinese agent in the U.S. until President Biden granted clemency a few …

Alabama A&M football player Medrick Burnett Jr., #51, is still alive, the university said in a statement on Wednesday, November 27, after erroneously announcing that he had died from an injury during a football game. The university retracted the announcement …

The Minnesota Vikings signed Daniel Jones to their practice squad, giving both sides flexibility moving forward. It was a notable move for Jones, the Vikings, and the New York Giants who released the QB in Year 2 of a four-year, …

As she watched her grandkids eat turkey and sip on hot chocolate Wednesday at the Boys and Girls Club in Bridgeport, Maria Tlapa couldn’t help but reminisce about her children when they were younger. Tlapa, who lives in Bridgeport, said …

By Aamer Madhani | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as …

After three weeks of ballot counting in a tight race against incumbent Mayor Marie Blankley, Greg Bozzo has declared victory in his bid to lead Gilroy. The declaration comes after an exceedingly narrow race where Blankley initially led by a …

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James was noticeably absent in the South Bay Lakers’ last two games despite the team’s announcement of his assignment to the G League on November 24 for their three-game home stand. The South Bay Lakers …

All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack didn’t want to give Derrick Henry his props after the Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in Week 12, but the NFL’s second-leading rushing isn’t concerned. Instead, Ravens running back Henry had a …

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be aggressive before the trade deadline with a focus likely on their forward group. NHL analyst Jesse Courville-Lynch of The Hockey Writers believes Toronto should make a trade with their division rival the Ottawa Senators …

The Best of the West offers fans a candid assessment of the top teams in the western third of the country — a collection that includes the Mountain West and the former Pac-12 schools now scattered across the ACC, Big …

Brandon Crawford, arguably the greatest shortstop in the history of the San Francisco Giants, announced his retirement on Instagram. “Baseball has given me, Jalynne, and the kids more than we ever thought possible, and for that we are so thankful,” …

Hard-core gamers can be difficult to shop for during the holidays. They may already have the game that you purchased for them or it could be the right one, but for the wrong platform. Plenty of gift-buying pitfalls exist for …

By Rod McGuirk | Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Senate on Thursday began considering a ban on children younger than 16 years old from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction. The world-first …

Thursday is a time for turkey, mashed potatoes, dysfunction and confessions. During the holiday the previous eight years, the NFL season tested my ability to enjoy a conversation about the Broncos. No matter how admirable the effort, the topic turned …

Jameis Winston’s passionate speeches and radiant smile have made him a media darling since taking over as the Browns’ starting quarterback. But those were traits Sean Payton saw every day while coaching him in New Orleans. “You hear him before you …

Powerful high school and club coaches used to rule the Chicago area basketball scene. Certain programs were so prestigious that talented players would sit on the bench and wait years for the chance to star for a particular high school.  …

A man who instigated an argument was shot Wednesday afternoon in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, officials said. The 34-year-old was “exhibiting erratic and dangerous behavior” when he approached a group of people near a sidewalk about 4 p.m. in the …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois appellate court ruled Wednesday that a former deputy sheriff charged with the death of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman shot in her home after she called police for help, should be released from …

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens and Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II ended last week’s Thursday night affair by wrestling one another out of the back of the end zone on a Hail Mary attempt. Newsome and Pickens exchanged …

The Dallas Cowboys may not seem to have a lot to be happy about these days, seeing that their record is 4-7 and their franchise quarterback Dak Prescott is out for the season. But, they got some good news on …

The New York Yankees have upped their initial offer to Juan Soto as the star outfielder has interest from several teams. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Yankees have upped their bid for Soto as interest from the New …

The Los Angeles Lakers have their eyes on Brooklyn Nets‘ versatile 3-and-D wing Dorian Finney-Smith, Anthony Irwin of Clutchpoints reported. “The Lakers checked in on Dorian Finney-Smith last year and have been in kind of constant contact with the Nets …

The Denver Broncos boast the NFL’s third-ranked scoring defense through 12 weeks, and it features some teeth. Denver ranks No.1 in sacks. They have the third-highest blitz rate and sixth-highest hurry rate, per Pro Football Reference. The Broncos officially activated …

A South Bay school district is tightening its grip on how educators can discuss gender and sexuality with young students after a transitional kindergarten teacher was placed on leave last month for discussions about gender identity in class, entangling the …

San Jose police said three people were in custody on suspicion of shooting and killing a man in October, according to a department press release. The two adult suspects were identified Wednesday as 19-year-old Milpitas resident Addam Nieto and 18-year-old …

From holiday productions and festivals to a rock-guitar god to San Jose seasonal fun, there is a lot to see and do this weekend. Here’s a partial rundown. Victorian London comes to life “Please sir, I want some more” overnight-oats …

By Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett, CalMatters Natural disasters have affected nearly 90% of U.S. counties since 2013, and while many households know about preparing emergency kits, a recent FEMA survey found a large drop in how many people are signed up to …

UNION CITY — Ten days after a BART officer shot her while she allegedly attempted to drive away with the officer trapped in the window frame of her car, a local woman remains hospitalized pending a transfer to jail, court …

By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products, a senior official said …

The court-appointed caretaker for an Aurora apartment complex that was made infamous by allegations of a Venezuelan gang takeover said “the property was in better condition than anticipated” when he was handed the keys this fall, and it has improved …

The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has put on its last Oatmeal Festival after 27 years, according to a news release. A representative at Quaker Oats, the longtime sponsor, said the company is moving in a different direction, and the festival …

A multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and a fuel spill closed lanes of Interstate 225 northbound Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported just after 3 p.m. near Interstate 225 and E. Iliff Avenue in Denver. At least three vehicles were …

The Broncos roll into Monday night’s game against Cleveland feeling good but running on tired legs. Denver’s playing for the 13th straight week in the regular season, with its bye week set to finally arrive on Tuesday. Take it back …

An Aurora dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife is now suspected of plotting to kill an Aurora police detective investigating the case, a police spokesman confirmed Wednesday. James Craig, 46, is charged with first-degree murder in the poisoning death …