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SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries have finally made a move in free agency after a quiet couple of days. The Valkyries, a first-year WNBA franchise, announced on Monday afternoon that they added veteran forward Monique Billings as the …

Colorado’s congressional Democrats criticized Elon Musk’s efforts to gut the U.S. government’s foreign aid agency and access sensitive federal data in recent days, calling the efforts by the “unelected billionaire” unlawful and pledging to take action to curb it. “These …

A former Jeffco Public Schools paraprofessional was sentenced to four years in prison and at least 10 years of “intensive” probation for sexually assaulting a student. Imagine Kay Ewer, 29, worked in a special needs classroom for about four months …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Monday, February 3, 2025 CHICAGO PREPHoly Trinity at Rochelle Zell, 7:00 KISHWAUKEE RIVERJohnsburg at Marengo, 6:45 METRO PREPHinsdale Adventist at Universal, 5:00 NOBLE BLUESpeer at UIC Prep, 7:00 NONCONFERENCEAlden-Hebron at Christian Liberty, 7:30Aurora …

The price of eggs has reached — if not surpassed — $8.00 dozen, depending on where one shops. That’s enough to adversely effect a host of industries, including poultry farming, restaurants, bakeries — not to mention everyday folks who are …

When the MLB Free agency period began immediately following the end of the 2024 World Series on October 31, the most hotly pursued free agent was clearly generational slugger Juan Soto, formerly of the New York Yankees. But when Soto …

Myles Garrett has demanded a trade and an AFC North rival is interested in acquiring the Cleveland Browns impactful pass-rusher. Garrett made his trade demand public on Monday, asking for the Browns to move him so he can pursue a …

Is pretending to be a wolf the same as crying wolf? Boston Red Sox President Sam Kennedy has been adamant since the team’s season-ending press conference in October 2024 that Red Sox fans have been patient enough, and that the …

When a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year asks to be traded, a team as “desperate” for game-wreckers as the Washington Commanders should take notice, but any deal for Cleveland Browns edge-rusher Myles Garrett would cost two premium draft …

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford still has a heart for Detroit, as he proved by gifting an autographed Stafford jersey to a Lions fan who sold it to take his daughter to the Lions’ playoff game against the Washington …

A little more than a week after the Buffalo Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFC Championship game mired by controversy, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is throwing some cold water on conspiracy theories. Goodell spoke to reporters …

On Monday night, we will have several high profile NBA matchups, including the San Antonio Spurs versus the Memphis Grizzlies. However, instead of betting on Victor Wembanyama, our NBA player props today will feature Santi Aldama in that game, as …

DUBLIN — A Hayward man has been sentenced to a year of house arrest, a probation term, and must register as a sex offender for 10 years after pleading no contest to attempting to meet a minor for lewd purposes, …

A three-word phrase will define Steph Curry’s final years with the Golden State Warriors. It’s not “One More Run,” “Sense of Urgency,” or even the infamous “Light Years Ahead.” No, it’ll be “Trades Are Hard.” I can see the T-shirts …

By Eric Kim, The New York Times What puts the New York in a New York cheesecake? Most ardent New Yorkers might say a dreamily smooth and creamy cheesecake layer that’s rich and firm yet somehow light, with some kind …

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office last month arrested a Fort Collins man for allegedly creating sexual-abuse material involving two children, and possessing thousands of sexual images and videos involving minors. Deputies arrested Christopher Kyle Shaffar, 40, on Jan. 23, the …

Chicago taxpayers are being asked to pay $1.25 million to compensate the family of Dexter Reed, who was shot to death by police officers last year after Reed shot and wounded one of them during a traffic stop. The settlement …

Saxophonist Gene “Daddy G” Barge, who toured with The Rolling Stones and Bo Diddley and produced Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf before trying his hand as actor in films like “The Fugitive” alongside Harrison Ford and “Under Siege” with Steven …

Waiting is usually a part of everyday life. But that shouldn’t be the case when waiting puts a person’s life on the line. Recent research found that between 17% to 34% of critically injured patients statewide are taken to emergency …

Ahead of Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins reminded everyone what sports are really all about at the end of the day. Following your dreams. Competition. And to many athletes …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need solutions at edge rusher, where they haven’t had a player make a Pro Bowl since Shaquil Barrett in 2021 and were grossly ineffective in 2024. Headed into another long offseason, Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine thinks …

Kyle Larson had an interesting weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium to say the least.   The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion entered the weekend as a favorite to win the first Cook Out Clash at the quarter-mile facility. Along with …

It is exceedingly rare when an NFL team can make a value trade for an elite performer at a premier position, but the Chicago Bears may find themselves in that spot this offseason. Chicago desperately needs to improve its offensive …

Hapa Bistro, a tiny restaurant in San Bruno, is serving French-Japanese fare. The restaurant, which began its soft opening phase in mid-January, currently offers just two 12-person seatings for a four-course, prix fixe tasting menu ($70) per night. They’re still …

HAYWARD — A 68-year-old man purported to be a landlord died after being shot Sunday, and investigators arrested another man on suspicion of murder, authorities said. Authorities did not identify the dead man immediately, pending the notification of relatives and …

Bay Area Home Report 4517 Shearwater Road – Google Street View A 1,923-square-foot house built in 1971 has changed hands. The property located in the 4500 block of Shearwater Road in Pleasanton was sold on Nov. 13, 2024. The $1,690,000 …

BERKELEY — A fire at a house early Monday killed one person and hospitalized three others, authorities said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Person found dead in aftermath of two-alarm blaze at Oakland warehouse Crashes and Disasters | Martinez …

Two people were found dead inside a tent in a Fort Collins tunnel early Monday morning, police said. Fort Collins police officers and Poudre Fire Authority crews responded at about 3:30 a.m. Monday to a drainage tunnel that goes under …

NEW YORK — Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball on Monday for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league’s investigation. …

A person pulled from a fire early Sunday morning in Roseland died of multiple gunshot wounds in a homicide, officials said. Firefighters and police officers were called to the home in the 300 block of West 110th Place about 12:05 …

More than 100 employees of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chicago office have been warned by President Donald Trump’s administration that they may be fired. The warnings came in an email sent last week to workers who have not yet completed …

NEW ORLEANS — The Bears are being “very thoughtful” in weighing whether to build a new stadium downtown or on the land they own in Arlington Heights, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday. “I think the process they’re going through is …

Two people were killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 57 on Monday afternoon in south suburban Posen. About 1:13 p.m., a vehicle rolled over on the northbound lanes of I-57 near 147th Street, Illinois State Police said. The driver …

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump held off Monday on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for one month of further negotiations. The pause came after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to send 10,000 members of her country’s national guard …

For believers in a model called “NHLe,” which converts point production in various leagues into NHL equivalents and probabilities of success, Russian forward Roman Kantserov is one of the Blackhawks‘ most exciting prospects. The 2023 second-round pick has racked up …

John Shumate, who sparked Notre Dame to the 1974 upset of UCLA that snapped the Bruins’ record 88-game winning streak, has died. He was 72. Notre Dame announced that Shumate died on Monday. Shumate played at Notre Dame from 1971-74 …

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison is under fire for what fans and people and around the NBA believe to be an underwhelming return package for Luka Dončić. The Mavericks received 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 …

With the Feb. 6 trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Golden State Warriors are yet to make a big splash. Mike Dunleavy Jr. has likely been working the phones nonstop, hoping to find another All-Star to pair with Stephen Curry. According …

The Dallas Cowboys are heading into the offseason with a totally new look, and new head coach Brian Schottenheimer will likely shake things up a lot before the first snap of the new season. Going into the 2025-26 season, Dallas …

NBA fans around the globe have long dreamed of pairing LeBron James with Stephen Curry on the Golden State Warriors. Their interest in seeing the aging duo team up intensified during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they led Team USA …