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ATLANTA — After a rock-bottom defeat that bailed their opponent out of a 16-game losing streak, the only path to redemption for the Nuggets was to snap the next foe’s six-game win streak — 24 hours later, in a different …

 DALLAS — Dick Allen was one of the most prolific sluggers of his era. He oozed swag and cool, marched to a beat of his own percussion and famously graced a cover of Sports Illustrated in 1972 juggling baseballs and …

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has been rumored as a candidate for the Bears’ opening at head coach, and as far-fetched as it sounded from the start, he made it sound even crazier Sunday. “I don’t want …

Three people were injured after a truck crashed into an apartment building in Austin early Sunday morning, Chicago police said. The truck hit a building in the 1000 block of South Austin Boulevard at 3:55 a.m., police said. The driver …

The Pittsburgh Steelers fans at Acrisure Stadium in Week 14 made it clear that they don’t like Cleveland. The crowd chanted “Cleveland sucks” so loudly during the fourth quarter that viewers could hear the chant on the CBS broadcast. Cleveland …

SANTA CLARA – A blowout win by the 49ers, after back-to-back lopsided losses, begged this question as the sun set Sunday on Levi’s Stadium: Too much, too late? A 38-13 victory over the woeful Chicago Bears ended the 49ers’ three-game …

SANTA CLARA — That, folks, is how you bounce back. After losing by a margin of 73-20 in their last two games, and carrying a three-game losing streak, the Niners turned in their finest all-around performance of the season Sunday …

FORT COLLINS — Facing a 10-0 deficit in the Class 5A title on Saturday at Canvas Stadium, Cherry Creek handed the ball to star running back Jayden Fox to get the Bruins going on the opening play of the second …

Four people were shot, one fatally, after a car accident in Cicero on Sunday, Cicero officials said. About 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Cicero Avenue a crash occurred and four people were shot, Cicero officials said. …

A 36-year-old Elgin man faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman early Saturday. Pierre James French, of the 700 block of Bluff City Boulevard, is being held in Kane County Jail pending …

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — One advantage the Bears have as they prep for the upcoming coaching search is they don’t have to decide now on interim coach Thomas Brown’s candidacy. He gets an extended audition, and he gets the full …

Backup big man Andre Drummond entered the United Center on Sunday with a gleaming smile as he walked the hallway to the locker room, passing out hugs along the way. This time, however, Drummond was headed to the visitors’ locker …

It has been unofficially over for a while, but it became official after the Week 14 loss to the Miami Dolphins. For the No. 14 season in a row, the New York Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention. After …

Brian Daboll noticed it, so did team president and co-owner John Mara. Everybody associated with the New York Giants probably noticed the plane flying above MetLife Stadium before Week 14’s game against the New Orleans Saints, trailing a banner demanding …

The Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O’Connell made it work with Kirk Cousins, and they’re doing the same with Sam Darnold. The difference, of course, is that Cousins would have cost the Vikings in the range of the $180 …

The Detroit Lions took down the Chicago Bears in the NFL’s Week 13 on Thursday, November 28, winning 23-30 and putting to rest any dreams for the Bears to snack on that Thanksgiving turkey on the field. Not only did …

In Week 14, the Miami Dolphins found themselves trailing by 8 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter against the 3-win New York Jets. In the final minute of regulation, Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins were behind by a field goal. …

The wife of a Cleveland Browns player was not happy with how she was treated on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium during an AFC North showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Carly Teller, the wife of Browns Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller, …

By Bay City News A fatal collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in unincorporated Solano County near Vacaville Saturday night is under investigation, though driving under the influence is not suspected, the California Highway Patrol said. The crash happened …

HAYWARD — Police here are investigating the killing of a man found with gunshot wounds late Saturday night behind an industrial complex along Industrial Boulevard. No suspects were in custody as of Sunday afternoon, and the investigation is ongoing, police …

Cal didn’t face USC or UCLA this season in its first year away from the Pac-12, but the Bears will play in Southern California, after all. The Bears (6-6, 2-6 ACC) were selected Sunday to play in the LA Bowl …

By Eric Tucker and Aamer Madhani | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington …

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Weather experts say Denver is the most likely major U.S. city to get a snowy holiday, but the odds remain low. Outside of oddball Christmas storms, chances of a white Christmas in the U.S. …

The 2024 season can’t end soon enough for the Las Vegas Raiders. The team was ravaged by injuries heading into their Week 14 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and things only got worse during the game. In the second …

The Minnesota Vikings‘ bet of moving on from Kirk Cousins came to a crescendo following a Week 14 win over the Cousin-led Falcons. Sam Darnold became the first Vikings quarterback to throw for 300-plus yards and five touchdowns in a …

The Pittsburgh Steelers added wide receiver George Pickens to their injury report late in Week 14. He ultimately didn’t play, as the Steelers elected to make him inactive on December 8 against the Cleveland Browns. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin …

The Denver Broncos have settled their quarterback position with Bo Nix at the helm. However, they cycled through 12 different starting QBs since Peyton Manning last took a snap for the organization. One of those QBs was Teddy Bridgewater, and …

The San Francisco 49ers cannot seem to catch a break from injuries, as they lost two more starters against the Chicago Bears. San Francisco needed a get-right game against the Bears, but they also needed to avoid injuries. When it …

By Lindsey Bahr | Associated Press The Walt Disney Co.’s animated film “Moana 2” remained at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it brought in another record haul. The film added $52 million, …

By Bay City News A suspect is in custody in the wake of a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in Napa County early Sunday, and alcohol is suspected as a factor, according to the California Highway Patrol. Related Articles Crime …

In one form or another, College Football Playoff controversy touched the SEC, Big 12, ACC and Mountain West — all the relevant conferences except one. The Big Ten was essentially unscathed during the selection process for the inaugural 12-team event. …

A joyous crowd of several hundred Syrian Americans from the Chicago area rallied downtown Sunday, celebrating their country’s newfound freedom from the Assad regime. The revelers filled the Congress Plaza Garden at the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Wells …

MINNEAPOLIS — Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory. Darnold added another highlight to …

What happens when the team with the fastest pace in the NBA meets the team with the second-worst? Sunday offered an answer to that question. The Bulls have gone from 28th in pace to first thanks to the personnel changes …

David Perry, a longtime urban planner and Chicago professor who focused on strengthening cities and making urban spaces serve residents, has died at age 82. He died Dec. 2 at home following a long illness, according to his family. Mr. …

The Raiders have a storied history of wide receivers who have significantly impacted the franchise and the NFL. From Super Bowl champions to record-breakers and even a GOAT, these players have defined the essence of Raiders football. In this countdown …

The 49ers are clinging to their playoff hopes as they return Sunday to Levi’s Stadium to play their first home game in three weeks. The Niners face first overall draft pick Caleb Williams and the Bears, who fired coach Matt …

Notre Dame Cathedral, its air thick with the smell of incense, hosted its first mass on Sunday since the catastrophic fire of 2019, a moment that transcended religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris’ resilience. For Catholics, it …

All three sophomores lived up to the hype at the Chicago Elite Classic on Saturday, but Davion Thompson’s performance was notable. The Bolingbrook guard thwarted Kankakee in the fourth quarter. Every time the Kays were close, Thompson responded. It reminded …

On Sunday, as Major League Baseball’s annual Winter Meetings were getting ready to kick off, Boston Red Sox fans on social media appeared to be consumed by pessimsim. “Boston Strong,” a popular Red Sox fan account on X (formerly Twitter) …