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Two of the opening night games for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) will be available for streaming on Disney+, marking the first time the platform has featured live broadcasts of traditional game events from the league. Among the highly …

The New York Yankees have received some positive injury news regarding their number-one ranked prospect, outfielder Jasson Dominguez.  Dominguez enjoyed a strong, albeit brief, big-league debut last season, slashing .258/.303/.677 with four homers and seven RBI in 31 at bats, …

The New York Yankees‘ rotation has been a team strength this season, despite Gerrit Cole being sidelined. The 2023 American League Cy Young Award winner (60-day IL) has been shelved since experiencing elbow inflammation in Spring Training. Those are some …

Former presidential son Barron Trump’s voice has been heard by the public for the first time in a viral video. The video, which you can watch later in this story, was widely circulated on X. “🚨BARRON TRUMP’S VOICE🚨 FINALLY. Now …

Pedro Casillas Jr. Provided Authorities are searching for a Cicero man who has been missing since late April. Pedro Casillas Jr., 34, was last seen leaving his Cicero residence around 12:45 p.m. April 28, according to the Cicero Police Department. …

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze speaks to reporters during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Friday, May 10, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times The Bears announced Saturday that receiver Rome Odunze would miss practice due …

A former contestant from “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise” caused a stir after posting a video of his son on social media. Michael Allio received support comments in response to his post, but a lot of people criticized him …

The Baltimore Orioles pulled off the largest starting pitching coup of the offseason when they landed ace Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers, addressing one of their only significant roster gaps.But as the team jockeys with the New York Yankees …

WNBA legend Brittney Griner is warning Caitlin Clark about the differences between college and professional basketball. “It’s different, when you come from college to the pros,” Griner told People in a May 8 interview. “I went from top dog to …

Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon spoke with media on May 10. At one point in the interview, she was asked about Angel Reese’s evolving footwork with the “pick and pop” play.  “It’s a lot that we’re developing,” Weatherspoon responded, …

The Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Boston Bruins. In the do-or-die Game 7, Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll was unable to play due to an injury. It was the …

When James Dillsaver retired as a bartender at Henry’s Hi-Life in 2019 after 35 years, the iconic San Jose restaurant was packed elbow to elbow. If you can imagine it, the crowd will probably be even bigger May 18 when …

A man was shot to death May 11, 2024 in Grand Crossing. Sun-Times file A man was shot to death during a fight early Saturday in Grand Crossing on the South Side. About 4:30 a.m., the 30-year-old man and another …

Denny Hamlin is known for delivering hot takes weekly on his “Actions Detrimental” podcast. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver regularly offers his opinion on whatever is the hot topic of conversation for the day. During the May 6 episode, the …

It’s been a busy offseason for Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, who will now be replacing franchise legend Donald Driver as the head of the annual charity softball game. The Green Bay Charity Softball game is an annual tradition. …

Safety remains a position of strength for the Baltimore Ravens, thanks to Kyle Hamilton and Marcus Williams, but the depth chart could use the luxury of signing Pro Bowler Micah Hyde late in 2024 NFL free agency. Hyde fits the …

Later this year, Bay Area residents should learn whether the federal government will fund about half the cost of the $12.8 billion BART extension through San Jose. Until that happens, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will not seek independent …

As some Californians continue scrambling for ways to affordably insure their homes, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a push to expedite how quickly insurance companies can increase rates. Speedier approvals for rate hikes is one of the key reforms …

These days, mangoes cost about $1 each at your local grocery store. Often sourced from the Philippines or Mexico, they’re increasingly common in stores this month as the fruit comes into season. But at 2205 Ringwood Ave. in San Jose, …

The Fire haven’t scored in four full games and have sunk to 13th in the Eastern Conference. Courtesy of the Fire After their dreary 1-0 loss at Soldier Field to the last-place New England Revolution, Fire coach Frank Klopas and …

The Chicago Bears are leaving nothing uncertain about the status of rookie Caleb Williams heading into the 2024 season: He is their starting quarterback. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus met with reporters on May 10’s first day of rookie minicamp, …

One day after visiting with the Kansas City Chiefs, free agent wide receiver Zay Jones signed a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million with the Arizona Cardinals, according to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz on May 10. Sources: Former #Jaguars …

Retired “Dancing With the Stars” pro Cheryl Burke said that no one from the show reached out to her when she lost her stepsister, Amanda Wolf, in 2023. On the April 29 episode of the “Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans” …

LAFAYETTE Betty and Richard Wren celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary May 4. The Wrens, of Lafayette, both age 98, met at Oakland Tech High School, graduated together in 1944 and married on May 4, 1947. They lived in the Oakland/Piedmont …

In Concord, we have spent 18 years on an ambitious journey to turn a closed military base, the former Concord Naval Weapons Station, into a world-class development that integrates with our existing community. This endeavor involves 5,000 acres of land …

Joe Simitian long had his eye on a seat in Congress. It would have been a fine way to cap his 40-year political career. “I viewed it as an opportunity to improve the lives of the people I represent in …

All those Millennials and adult Gen Z’ers who have moved back home to live with parents after going off to college or to work in other places turn out to be doing a big favor for other Californians. Their willingness …

ANTIOCH From beef cattle shows to Tina Turner tributes and western chainsaw demonstrations, the annual Contra Costa County Fair offers a little bit of everything May 16-19 at the Contra Costa Event Center. In addition to the annual carnival of …

Over the last half-decade, state government has spent about $24 billion to ameliorate California’s worst-in-the-nation homelessness crisis. Local governments and private charities have spent countless billions more. Despite those immense expenditures, the number of unhoused Californians has continued to increase to more …

Being christened the “School of Sustainability” hasn’t stopped Stanford University administrators in the Doerr School from accepting research funding from fossil fuel companies. Data collected through a collaborative effort shows Stanford takes money from ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron. This summer, …

SANTA CLARA – Malik Mustapha lurked in the secondary as he debuted on the 49ers’ practice field at rookie minicamp. No hitting was allowed, so there’s only so much a player can do for a first impression. Seeing Mustapha patrol …

The Broncos have made passing a kidney stone look easier than passing the football the past eight years. Only two quarterbacks since Peyton Manning boast a winning record – Trevor Siemian and Brett Rypien – and Russell Wilson is the …

This image released by National Geographic shows U.S. Air Force Capt. Ed Dwight, who is featured in a documentary “The Space Race,” chronicling the stories of Black astronauts. (Courtesy of Ed Dwight/National Geographic via AP) Edward Dwight is going to …

Honoring moms and gardening go together like peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly and, of course, rock ‘n’ roll. Let the celebration begin this weekend, hug your mom, let her know she’s the best, and after that enjoy a …

Colorado is still facing a property tax crisis of historic proportions. Runaway growth in property values caused by a lack of housing supply, growing demand from population increases, and 20-years’ worth of cheap money policy from the Federal Reserve have …

Drs. Emily White VanGompel, Ann Borders and Beth Plunkett (left to right) stand outside of Evanston Hospital on Friday, May 10, 2024. The three doctors are working with hospitals across Illinois to launch a $7 million study to help pregnant …

Jewell Loyd signed a two-year contract to remain with the Storm. She is set to begin her 10th season. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Jewell Loyd’s favorite movie is ‘‘The Godfather.’’ Growing up in Lincolnwood, the Loyd family watched it religiously. The …

Nambi E. Kelley poses at the Goodman Theater, where she is appearing in “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” a play she first saw in high school. Manuel Martinez/WBEZ It’s curtain call on opening night of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” …

Rachel Egly holds an invasive male red swamp crayfish, trapped fromt he North Shore Channel during a study in 2020. Dale Bowman Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. LAST WORD “Red swamp crayfish compete aggressively with native species …

DeMar DeRozan is coming off a season in which he led the league in minutes played, but also heads into the summer as a free agent. Does he want to stay put or chase a ring elsewhere? Time will tell. …