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Today is Sunday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2025. There are 332 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 2, 1925, the legendary Alaska Serum Run ended as the last of a series of dog mushers …

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Today is Sunday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2025. There are 332 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 2, 1925, the legendary Alaska Serum Run ended as the last of a series of dog mushers …

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was livid in the aftermath of the massive blockbuster trade that saw Anthony Davis going to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Dončić. But it’s not because he was blindsided by it. He was furious …

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded for superstar Luka Doncic in a blockbuster deal that has shaken the NBA’s landscape. The Lakers landed Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in the deal, per Shams Charania of ESPN. LA sent the …

Luka Dončić was as stunned as everyone else after the Dallas Mavericks sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a first-round pick, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “I’m told Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, the players, …

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks have pulled off one of the biggest surprise trades in NBA history. Nobody knew that the Mavericks would even consider a Luka Doncic trade but they are sending him to Los Angeles, according …

It was not just the NBA community, but the whole world was shocked when, out of nowhere, ESPN’s Shams Charania dropped the news of the wildest trade in league history. “BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber …

By TIM REYNOLDS Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. They’re switching teams now — in an absolute blockbuster. Doncic is being traded by the reigning Western …

MORAGA — Harry Wessels, in the game because starting center Mitchell Saxen fouled out, made two free throws with 50.4 seconds left and blocked a shot 20 seconds later as Saint Mary’s held off Gonzaga 62-58 on Saturday night to …

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. They’re switching teams now — in an absolute blockbuster. Doncic is being traded by the reigning Western Conference champion Mavericks …

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January is over. February is here. And that means, before the month is out, Major League Baseball will be back for another season — the 125th in its history. That also means, teams that have not yet addressed their most …

The Los Angeles Rams still have to decide whether or not to continue with Matthew Stafford as the starting quarterback in 2025. But the Rams must also find a suitable QB2 even if they retain Stafford. Given Stafford’s age and …

Saturday’s Cook Out Clash heat races had the feel of a classic Saturday night at Bowman Gray Stadium. At a track affectionately known as ‘The Madhouse’, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series weren’t afraid to let their tempers flare …

The future of Bo Nix’s backups remains an intriguing storyline for the Denver Broncos. Jarrett Stidham served as the Broncos’ QB2 last season, but teammate Zach Wilson could be the more attractive option for teams in free agency. Wilson was …

Illinois hunters harvested 10,445 more deer during the 2024-25 seasons than during the the ’23-24 seasons or an increase of more than 6.5 percent. My instincts say that at least some of that increase is related to the mild weather …

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country’s North American neighbors as a trade war …

Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is officially one week away as of February 2, and extension talks will ramp up pretty quickly after that. Starting right guard Trey Smith is expected to be at …

WASHINGTON — The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with …

A worker at O’Hare Airport was injured Saturday night when the wing of a plane struck the tug vehicle he was driving. The tug was attempting to cross a runway about 7 p.m. when it was struck by the wing …

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold spoke about his future during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. He admitted that he had given some thought to it. He did not get into any specifics, though. Part of that could be the uncertainty …

The offensive line performed above expectations for the Baltimore Ravens this season, despite three new starters, but one of those newcomers, versatile guard Patrick Mekari, is ticketed for 2025 NFL free agency, and the team is urged to sign a …

OAKLAND — The life of Rickey Henderson was saluted Saturday at the Oakland Arena. It was part celebration of life, part spiritual revival, part memorial service. Mostly, it was Oakland through and through. As former NBA star and Oakland native …

OAKLAND -– Something was amiss Saturday afternoon at the celebration of life ceremony for A’s legend Rickey Henderson at the Oakland Arena. There was a notable absence amid the outpouring of love, laughs and tears from Rickey’s family, friends, fellow …

Friends, family and fans filled the Oakland Arena to give tribute to Rickey Henderson, the greatest Oakland A’s player of all time, who died at age 65 in December. Rapper MC Hammer, former A’s pitcher Dave Stewart, former NBA player …

Northern Colorado reserve guard Quinn Denker hit his fifth 3-pointer for the Bears men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, and the senior guard held his hand in the air as the ball went through the net. In an important game against …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Salvaging this road trip was not easy for the Nuggets, but they got the job done at the last minute on two consecutive nights. Trailing the Hornets by four with 52 seconds remaining, Denver ended the game …

The Sky’s Angel Reese became the first player ejected from Unrivaled, the three-on-three league. Reese, who plays for Rose, was called for a foul in the second quarter Saturday, then received two quick technical fouls after arguing. Angel Reese ejected. …

Two people were injured in an accident at a music venue on the Lower West Side on Saturday morning, officials said. The incident occurred about 1:20 a.m. in the 600 block of West Cermak Road, Chicago police said. Responding officers …

An 18-year-old man was killed and another man wounded in a shooting Friday afternoon in Austin. The men were on a sidewalk about 3 p.m. in the 200 block of North Central Avenue when someone fired shots, Chicago police said. …

The Minnesota Vikings will retain the upper hand when it comes to Sam Darnold until the free agency negotiating period opens on March 10, but the QB will know his market well before then. Predictions of that market continuously fall …

By Ellen Knickmeyer | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The website of the U.S. Agency for International Development went offline without explanation Saturday as thousands of furloughs, layoffs and program shutdowns continued in President Donald Trump’s freeze on U.S.-funded foreign aid …

The San Jose Sharks traded Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins nearly 18 months ago, and it’s continuing to bear fruit. The Sharks have since turned that trade, and the one involving waiver claim Ty Emberson last summer, into prospect …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors are close to having their defensive ace back into the rotation.  Draymond Green, who has been out since Jan. 18 with a strained left calf, was a full participant at practice on Saturday afternoon and …

On Saturday morning, a group of curious kids congregated at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, hoping to get a glimpse of a spider. They peered up at a demonstrator, who tried to coax a Brazilian black tarantula named “Doc” out …

Two men accused in the killing of a Norwood Park man they met on a dating app tried to use the 63-year-old man’s cards and phone to make thousands of dollars in purchases and withdraw money after they beat him …

As Anthony Davis made his wish to play next to a center public, the Los Angeles Lakers are exploring their trade options ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Bleacher Report’s salary cap expert Eric Pincus proposed a complex four-team …

By DOUG FERGUSON PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Sepp Straka took a trip down to the beach that derailed his round Saturday, and then recovered with four birdies on his last five holes in a cold, whipping wind for a …

A city block in Denver’s RiNo Art District will reopen to vehicle traffic Monday, marking the end of a miniature pedestrian mall that sprang up during the height of the pandemic. Flanked by breweries and restaurants, the 2900 block of …