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Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Saturday, February 1, 2025 BIG NORTHERN Oregon at Byron, 7:00 Rock Falls at North Boone, 1:30 Rockford Christian at Genoa-Kingston, 6:45 Rockford Lutheran at Dixon, 7:00 Stillman Valley at Winnebago, 7:00 CHICAGOLAND CHRISTIAN …

With Spring Training set to begin in two weeks, the Boston Red Sox remain frustratingly linked to free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, despite conflicting reports suggesting the organization has little interest in actually signing him—even after months of outcry from fans. …

One New York Jets coach from the 2024 season isn’t going anywhere. Connor Hughes of SNY shared on social media that Aaron Glenn chose to retain wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson on his staff for 2025. “Sources: The #Jets are …

The Pittsburgh Steelers still have yet to make any official changes to their coaching staff this offseason. But by reading the tea leaves, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly tweeted that the team appears to have parted ways with linebackers coach Aaron …

The San Francisco 49ers are set to interview former NFL cornerback DeAngelo Hall for their defensive backs coaching position, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Hall, who most recently served as the Carolina Panthers’ assistant defensive backs coach, parted ways …

For many Detroit Lions fans watching what turned out to be the team’s final game of the season against the Washington Commanders, frustration kicked in during that matchup. Some fans even went so far to speculate that perhaps Detroit Lions …

The week of the biggest game of your entire lives, the most unwelcome thing that can come into a locker room is a distraction. The Philadelphia Eagles got an unwanted but not unexpected distraction ahead of their Super Bowl matchup …

On Friday afternoon, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams took to Instagram to post a photo featuring a striking detail: green and yellow shoes. The image immediately sparked speculation among fans and analysts. Could Adams be hinting at …

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen three-time Silver Slugger award winner J.D. Martinez in both their dugout and the opposition’s in playoff games over the past seven years. That could still happen again in 2025. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported …

By TARA COPP and AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said …

A former Castle Rock resident was found guilty Wednesday of sexually assaulting three children between the ages of 5 and 8, according to prosecutors and court records. Douglas County jurors convicted Eugene Howard Glimpse, 55, of three counts each of …

The Green Bay Packers are expected to explore the wide receiver market this offseason, particularly with Christian Watson recovering from a torn ACL. While Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks have all shown promise, none have solidified themselves as …

The Los Angeles Lakers have a tradition of having a dynamic guard-center star duo as the anchor of their dynasty runs from Magic Johnson-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant-Pau Gasol. With the Sacramento Kings making De’Aaron Fox available, …

By JOSH BOAK PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover. Chopra was one of the more important regulators …

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks sending two of their pending unrestricted free agents to the Dallas Stars, according to multiple reports. Center Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci are both being traded by the Sharks to the Stars …

A man died early Saturday morning after crashing his car into a road median near interstates 70 and 225, according to Aurora police. Officers responded to the scene at about 2:15 a.m. and observed the car had flipped over. The …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — At least seven people were killed and 19 were injured when an air ambulance crashed into a busy Philadelphia intersection, officials said Saturday. The dead from Friday’s accident include a child who was receiving treatment at a …

The Cleveland Browns may tear it all down this offseason and have a handful of options to start stockpiling draft picks. Among the team’s most tradable players is star cornerback Denzel Ward. He is in the middle of a $100 …

Right before the Buffalo Bills‘ first playoff game this year against the Denver Broncos, offensive coordinator Joe Brady made it clear what he wanted to accomplish with the Bills. “My focus is strictly on trying to win a Super Bowl …

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 …