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A 19-year-old woman was wounded in a shooting Saturday night in the Loop. She was walking with several other people just before 9 p.m. in the first block of West Washington Street when someone fired shots, Chicago police said. The …

The Cleveland Browns‘ options to supplant Deshaun Watson appear to be growing by the day. First, the New York Giants released Daniel Jones on Friday, November 22, after inking the 27-year-old quarterback to a $160 million extension just over one …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas did not punt. And CU’s dream of reaching the Big 12 title game took a kick in the walnuts. The Buffs arrived at Arrowhead Stadium with their destiny in their hands. And like every KU …

A look at how the top Heisman Trophy contenders, including two-way CU Buffs star Travis Hunter, played on Saturday: Travis Hunter, Colorado WR/CB Odds entering Saturday: -400 Numbers at Kansas: 8 receptions for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns; 7 tackles, …

The seeds for Saturday’s game of the year were planted over the summer when junior quarterback Jonas Williams transferred from Bolingbrook to Lincoln-Way East.  It appeared that the state’s elite public school program had the difference-maker that could end the …

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a hot start and looking to bolster the frontline alongside star big man Anthony Davis ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report on Saturday, November 23, linked the Lakers …

Turning to their third-string quarterback should make the New York Giants underdogs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12, but Sterling Shepard has a warning for his teammates about Tommy DeVito. Former Giants wide receiver Shepard saw firsthand what …

After being handed his first loss of the season against the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is now taking a hit to the wallet. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported on Nov. 23 that the league fined …

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SAN FRANCISCO — Los Gatos and Archbishop Riordan met last season in the opening round of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs, a game the South Bay school won by two touchdowns. This year was supposed to be different. …

SAN JOSE – A teary-eyed Joe Thornton was surrounded by his family on Saturday afternoon as he reached San Jose Sharks immortality with his No. 19 deservedly raised to the rafters at SAP Center. That family included not only his …

The Bay Area will be draining, recovering and drying out on Sunday, following a powerful atmospheric river that pummeled the region with rain and wind, killing a man in Sonoma County floodwaters. A drier low-pressure system arrived on the heels …

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Colorado Avalanche showed off its sublime collection of skill, increased depth and ability to play beautiful hockey against the defending Stanley Cup champions on Saturday night. Some of the Avs’ early-season flaws were also on display …

This season hasn’t gone anything like planned for Mount Carmel — from the up-and-down regular season to an injury to its best player. But that player — Vanderbilt-bound quarterback Jack Elliott — is back with a vengeance, and the Caravan …

Lonzo Ball injury updates usually end with a sigh and a thud. That’s why Saturday was a bit surprising. Bulls coach Billy Donovan revealed that not only did Ball have his best rehab session earlier in the day, but could …

Sam Darnold’s future is a source of intrigue around the league, both because he is having a career season on a one-year, $10 million contract and because the Minnesota Vikings have their quarterback of the future in J.J. McCarthy. Where …

By beating the Pelicans and getting some help in the form of the Nuggets’ loss to Dallas on Friday night, the Warriors became the first team in the league to punch a ticket to the knockout round of the NBA …

SAN JOSE – The San Jose State women’s volleyball team received a first-round bye in the Mountain West Conference tournament, setting up a potential semifinal matchup against one of the conference rivals that refused to play the Spartans during the …

OAKLAND – Michael Peters’ demeanor was not one of joy or celebration after his dynastic McClymonds team captured its 15th Oakland Section championship in a row on Friday afternoon at Castlemont.  In the postgame huddle, the longtime Warriors coach wanted …

Colorado’s Department of Agriculture is considering a new rule that would require rabies vaccines for puppies, kittens and ferrets imported by pet rescues after several puppies were euthanized earlier this year during a rabies scare. As originally reported by Denver7, …

A woman who was stabbed to death Tuesday in Portage Park was remembered for her “positive attitude and unyielding kindness” in a fundraising appeal created by her family. Lacramioara Beldie, 54, known by her family as Mirela, “wore a smile …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl. “That’s goal No. 1 of …

Felony charges of official misconduct and misapplication of funds against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly were dismissed by a judge this week. Kilkelly had been named in a 15-count indictment returned in March accusing her of giving thousands of dollars …

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. BUCK OF THE WEEK: UNPLUGGED “My daughter Julia [Plous] shot this photo [on Tuesday] as we were walking our dog along the left bank of the North Branch in the Bunker Hill …

Rifle use among Illinois deer hunters appears set to make a major jump. Preliminary data from the youth deer season (Oct. 12-14) makes that a bullet point in the second full year for select single-shot centerfire rifles being allowed in …

Ditching an All-Pro during the season is always going to raise questions, so why have the Baltimore Ravens released safety Eddie Jackson? Well, it turns out one key reason informed the decision, but it doesn’t mean Jackson was another Earl …

The Philadelphia Eagles reclaiming their spot as one of the best teams in the NFC in 2024 after a miserable end to 2023 couldn’t have been done without the addition of free agent running back Saquon Barkley. The Eagles famously …

An infant is dead and nine people have been hospitalized amid a listeria outbreak in ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that has affected four states, including New York and New Jersey. The baby was from California, where seven other people …

BERKELEY – Stanford got off to a dream start but ran out of steam in the 127th Big Game, giving up the final 17 points in a 24-21 loss to California. Coming off its first win over a ranked opponent …

BERKELEY — Ninety-eight yards of Big Game history gave Cal its fourth straight victory over Stanford and a bowl eligibility for a second year in a row. Trailing all day and down 21-16 with 7:45 to play at Memorial Stadium, …

Instant analysis from CU’s 37-21 loss to KU at Geha Field: Wrong Sanders: For the Buffs to win, they needed a Sanders in the headline. Just not that one. Shedeur in the big type or Deion in bold meant a …

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Phaedra Parks is sharing information about her dating life, as reported by People magazine. According to People magazine, Parks, 51, said she is dating a younger individual during Bravo Fan Fest, which was held on …

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is still making things happen as the franchise quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, but he’ll turn 37 in February, so it’s time for him to start thinking about retiring. It’s also time for …

“Real Housewives of Miami” star Lisa Hochstein and her ex-husband Lenny Hochstein, who share two children, Logan, 8, Ellie, 13, have finalized their divorce, as reported by People magazine. The publication reported that court documents shows that “a judge signed …

A U.S. Civil Air Patrol plane crashed in the mountains near Drake on Saturday, resulting in an unknown number of casualties, according to the agency. Lt. Col. Mark Young of the Civil Air Patrol said Saturday afternoon that one of …

Jamal Murray shoved the ball away from him like it was a heat pad. With 4.2 seconds left and the Nuggets trailing Dallas, 121-119, Murray stepped up for the second of two free throws with the intention of missing. The …

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) was down 31-30 when …

SPRINGFIELD — Following almost a year of legal battles and fierce public opposition from many customers, water utility Aqua Illinois is set to raise its rates in 2025. The privately owned water utility has not released an estimate of the …

DePaul Prep senior Michael Casper never expected to spend the Saturday before Thanksgiving surrounded by friends and family, celebrating a trip to the Class 4A state championship game. The Rams haven’t finished a season with more wins than losses since …

Sure, NFL football players may seem so invincible that they are immune to emotions. But, these pros are real people, too, and that means they have very real emotions. In that spirit, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is opening up …