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

SAN JOSE — Center Macklin Celebrini, who has helped fuel the San Jose Sharks’ recent resurgence, was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for November on Sunday. Celebrini didn’t play in every Sharks game last month but still led …

A 16-year-old girl was taken into custody after a woman was fatally stabbed Sunday morning in Woodlawn. The incident occurred about 7:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of East 67th Street, according to Chicago police. Police said the girl grabbed …

A pedestrian was killed in a crash Sunday morning on the Edens Expressway in suburban Lincolnwood. About 6:30 a.m., troopers responded to a crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian on I-94 northbound at Touhy Avenue, Illinois State Police said. …

The Boston Celtics are sitting second in the Eastern Conference with a 16-3 record. They trail the Cleveland Cavaliers, who began the season on a 15-game undefeated streak. On Monday, Nov. 25, the Celtics received a significant boost as Kristaps …

With the New York Giants now eliminated from playoff contention, all roster decisions should be made with an eye toward the future, and cornerback stands out as an area that could still use a boost in 2025. Enter 23-year-old first-round …

Another week, another game without Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore. The Commanders announced Lattimore would miss a fifth consecutive game and fourth consecutive game since he was traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Commanders on November 5 just …

Computers are binary. Everything we see on a screen, from a Hollywood movie to a text message to the period at the end of this sentence, is broken down into a chain of 0s and 1s. Those are the choices. …

Chicago’s yearly winter parking ban kicked in Sunday morning, but not a single car was towed. Instead, anyone parked on streets where the ban is enforced were greeted with a warning Sunday morning. “Due to the holiday weekend, vehicles in …

Stephen Curry sent a strong message to the rest of the Golden State Warriors following their season-high fourth straight loss — 1113-105 to the Phoenix Suns on November 30 as questions about their 12-man rotation begin to bug them. “When …

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn’t too keen on his star player giving away trade secrets. The Lions coach took aim at running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who appeared to reveal some of the team’s pass protections while showing off …

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly held internal discussions about moving All Star third baseman Rafael Devers to first base in 2025. Even though Devers is the Red Sox’ highest-paid player, heading into the third season of a 10-year, $313.5 …

If you missed the back-to-school sale a few months ago and still have your heart set on a new laptop, the weekend of Black Friday is the perfect time to get one. Many retailers have slashed the prices of some excellent laptops. …

CCS: MITTY, MOUNTAIN VIEW OR ST. FRANCIS ON TOP? Who will emerge as the top team in the always competitive Central Coast Section? Last season, Archbishop Mitty won the NorCal Division I title over St. Francis in penalty kicks, completing …

Southwest Airlines says it is ending cabin service earlier on flights, requiring passengers to do the usual pre-landing procedures such as ensuring their seatbelts are fastened and returning their seats to an upright position earlier than before. Beginning on Dec. …

In the last 10 weeks, Bo Nix has gone from being discussed as a potential draft bust to the very top of the NFL offensive rookie of the year debate. Since Denver’s 26-7 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in …

The Week 12 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns produced several fines according to NFL Operations and the gameday accountability department. Shockingly, none of them involved wide receiver George Pickens or cornerback Greg Newsome II — who wrestled …

If you want to impress your holiday guests, serve them 2019 Gratitude from Iron Horse, Sebastopol’s most sparkling gem. This slightly amber-hued sparkling is 60% pinot noir and 30% chardonnay. The fragrance of cran-apple and a burnished note of candied …

While multiple ghosts in “A Christmas Carol” convince the dastardly Ebenezer Scrooge to go from horrible to gleeful, it’s the spirit of a certain artist who passed in 2016 that informs all the joy and mirth at Silicon Valley Shakespeare. …

That’s a wrap for Week 14 of the high school football season. It included a record 17th Central Coast Section championship by St. Francis, a fourth consecutive North Coast Section Division I title by Pittsburg, a second-half rally by Wilcox, …

Nov. 16 Vehicle tampering, attempted vehicle burglary: Between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., someone tampered with a vehicle parked in the 12000 block of Brookglen Drive and attempted to defeat the driver’s door lock, damaging the door panel and locking …

COMPETITION IN BAY AREA IS WIDE OPEN Soccer is having a bit of a moment in the Bay Area. The Earthquakes recently hired former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena. NWSL expansion side Bay FC reached the playoffs in its …

If you missed the back-to-school sale a few months ago and still have your heart set on a new laptop, the weekend of Black Friday is the perfect time to get one. Many retailers have slashed the prices of some excellent laptops. …

Warriors beat writer Danny Emerman shares his thoughts on the NBA There’s something beautiful about a 20-assist game, and it happened twice this week. Both Trae Young and Elfrid Payton — hello! — each eclipsed 20 assists in single games, …

Central Coast Section Open Division Nov. 22 final No. 1 St. Ignatius 10, No. 2 St. Francis 7 Division I Friday’s final No. 2 St. Francis 27, No. 5 Los Gatos 7 Division II Saturday’s final No. 1 Wilcox 35, …

CONCORD — White Pony Express aims to chip away at food insecurity in the East Bay by finding ways to get surplus — yet high-quality — food into the hands of those who need nutritious sustenance. Since 2013, it has …

Serenity at Larkspur is, in many ways, your standard luxury apartment complex. Perched on the golden hills of Marin County, it offers views of the San Francisco Bay and Mount Tamalpais. Residents have access to a long list of amenities, …

In a case that could affect thousands of property owners and beaches visited by millions of people along California’s 1,100-mile coastline, a state appeals court has indicated it will uphold rules limiting the construction of sea walls along the coast. …

PHOENIX — Just as it wasn’t the primary factor in Golden State’s 10-2 start to the season, Steve Kerr’s novel experiment with a 13-man rotation isn’t the main reason for the team’s current losing streak. But four consecutive losses, including …

The 49ers keep waiting. They waited months for running back Christian McCaffrey to feel healthy enough to play on not one but two frayed Achilles tendons. They’re still waiting. McCaffrey might be back in the Niners’ lineup, but his MVP-caliber …

It was late morning on a Friday, as Mario Gonzalez surveyed the contents of the grocery delivery he had received at his San Jose apartment. Making a decision based on not just the healthy assortment of ingredients but also the …

The New York Yankees goal this offseason was to re-sign Juan Soto, but it appears that won’t be the case. Soto is the top free agent available and could reach $700 million. However, according to MLB insider Randy Miller of …

In an ideal world, the New York Yankees would move Aaron Judge out of center field. While there aren’t many ways for that to happen with the Yankees’ current roster and the players on the free-agency market, it’s something New …

From top to bottom, the 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers team was as good as it gets. Talent-wise, one could make a strong argument that the 2021 Dodgers were one of the best teams to never win a World Series. Baseball …

The famous Model T Ford, the car that changed personal transportation around the world, was introduced in 1908. Ford Motor Co. built sedans, roadsters and open touring cars that were dependable and inexpensive. Buyers, particularly farmers and business owners, began …

SAN JOSE – It feels like William Eklund has flown under the radar for the San Jose Sharks this season. While some other players on the Sharks roster have warranted attention through the first six-plus weeks, Eklund has quietly gone …

The day after the Nuggets won the championship, Nicodemus Christopher received a text that he knows shouldn’t have surprised him. But it was the day after the Nuggets won the championship, so yeah, it kind of did anyway. “Mike is …

Jerry Jeudy was better in space than NASA. But he never posted stats out of his world. Jerry Jeudy ran elite routes, but the destination rarely finished in the end zone. Jerry Jeudy needed consistency, and could not overcome the …

LAFAYETTE — Evan Eschmeyer first spotted Kristina Divjak as she walked off the basketball court at Northwestern University. He was a 6-foot-11 junior center, she was a freshman shooting guard. He thought she was hot. “Oh, please! I was wearing …

A look at 30 Colorado high school boys basketball players to keep an eye on during the 2024-25 CHSAA season.* Siraaj Ali, sr., G, Overland: Quick and crafty with range and the ability to see the court, the 5-foot-11 Ali …