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MARTINEZ — A Concord woman was sentenced to two years of confinement after pleading no contest to drunk driving in connection with a 2022 crash that killed one pedestrian and injured another, court records show. Briana Day, 30, pleaded no …

A 46-year-old Arapahoe County man accused of fatally shooting his estranged wife the day before their divorce was finalized was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted kidnapping and using a stun gun following a jury trial Thursday. Related Articles Crime …

“Stony Island” director Andrew Davis discusses the Chicago-made film on Thursday at Ebertfest in Champaign. Timothy Hiatt/Ebertfest CHAMPAIGN — Ebertfest, now under way in Urbana-Champaign, began 25 years ago as Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival, a chance to bring audiences …

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand believes the Toronto Maple Leafs have surpassed the Montreal Canadiens as the team’s biggest rival. Boston is set to face the Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on April 20. …

In 2023, George Pickens cemented himself as the WR1 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He put together a monster second season in the league. Unfortunately, the team’s wide receiver situation isn’t great once you get past him. It seems that has …

The Cincinnati Bengals could trade and replace wide receiver Tee Higgins in the same draft and possibly the same move, too. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell suggested as such in his annual mock draft where the teams trade each first-round pick. Barnwell …

The Baltimore Ravens took a major hit in free agency this offseason and lost key starters across multiple positions. One of the positions that was hit the hardest for Baltimore was along the offensive line, which leaves opportunities for other …

After a whirlwind week of events, the NHL is officially headed to Utah. The league announced Thursday that the NHL’s Board of Governors had approved the establishment of a franchise in Utah that will be owned and controlled by Smith …

The Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce‘s girlfriend Taylor Swift has hundreds of millions of fans awaiting the release of her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” While Swifties count down to midnight on Friday, April 19, Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla …

Associated Press NEW YORK — New York police removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at Columbia University on Thursday and arrested more than 100 demonstrators, including the daughter of a prominent Minnesota congresswoman. Several students involved in the protest said they …

OAKLAND — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Thursday announced criminal charges against three police officers involved in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez, who stopped breathing while being pinned to the ground by multiple officers. Price said prosecutors …

SAN JOSE — Three suspects were taken into custody Monday evening after being found with more than $13,000 of stolen merchandise, largely Apple products, either on them or in their vehicle outside Valley Fair mall. Related Articles Crime and Public …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants are awaiting a doctor’s visit to learn more about Alex Cobb. The 36-year-old right-hander suffered another setback in his rehab this week. After throwing a bullpen session, he began to experience soreness and stiffness in …

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A judge has denied a request by the owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth for the colt to run in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Mitch Perry …

By KRISTIE RIEKEN (AP Sports Writer) THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda, who is looking to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win, shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in the opening round of the Chevron …

U.S. 50 is closed between Montrose and Gunnison after state and federal transportation officials found cracking on a bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir, causing detours of up to seven hours. The Colorado Department of Transportation closed U.S. 50 between the …

After Broncos general manager George Paton fielded nearly a dozen questions about the quarterback position during the team’s pre-draft news conference Thursday afternoon, he was asked about other areas of need. Throughout the draft process, many experts have had Denver …

BOULDER — For a cat with a private jet, Deion Sanders sure seems to lose a lot of his luggage. “We’re good. We’re good,” the CU Buffs’ second-year football coach said during a news conference Thursday, roughly a week ahead …

A woman shields herself from the rain as she crosses North Wabash Avenue near East Washington Street in the Loop as rain falls across the Chicagoland area on Feb. 22, 2023. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Light to moderate showers will move …

Boxes of the measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine. Associated Press Another measles case was detected in Chicago this week, bringing the city’s outbreak total to 63 – far beyond the yearly average. The most recent case, a girl between …

Marlins shortstop Tim Anderson throws a ball into the crowd after the eighth inning of a game against the Yankees on April 10, 2024. Peter K. Afriyie/AP Photos For a while there, nobody talked a bigger game than the White …

The Baltimore Ravens made some notable moves this offseason to clear up cap space. They traded away Morgan Moses. They terminated Odell Beckham Jr.’s contract. The Ravens also released Tyus Bowser. It turns out that they won’t be saving as …

With just one week to go before the 2024 NFL draft, the Kansas City Chiefs are finalizing their board. While the Chiefs are expected to draft a wide receiver in the first round, they could swerve to fill a massive …

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott knows there will be no replacing Stefon Diggs next season. The Bills shipped Diggs to the Houston Texans in a surprise trade, losing their No. 1 wide receiver and a major part of the …

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look largely set at quarterback, a familiar “sleeper” could come their way in the draft next week. JoeBucsFan.com highlighted former NFL quarterback Phil Simms’ analysis of Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary as a reason why the …

Tom Fitzgerald, the general manager of the New Jersey Devils, has given an update on the team’s search for a new head coach. New Jersey fired Lindy Ruff on March 4 and named Travis Green the interim head coach. With …

The Chicago Bears face one of the more interesting decisions of draft day in what to do with the No. 9 overall pick. So much depends on which players are available in that spot — both based on who the …

The Miami Dolphins lost some major pieces of their defense this offseason, but one analyst believes they could make a major addition by grabbing one of the most athletic prospects in the NFL Draft. Rob Maaddi of The Associated Press …

Cal is headed to the finals of the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships for the first time in school history after finishing second in the semifinals 1 session on Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas. Stanford finished third, 0.6375 points behind Cal. …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ play-in loss in Sacramento was the story of Moses Moody’s season, and really the story of his career to this point. Moody was out of Golden State’s rotation heading into the single-elimination Kings game. The …

BERKELEY — A seat on the Berkeley City Council left vacant by Councilmember Rigel Robinson’s sudden resignation will likely be filled by 22-year-old Cecilia Lunaparra, according to updated election results released Thursday. Lunaparra, a UC Berkeley undergrad, entered the race …

For much of this season, the Colorado Avalanche had six Stanley Cup-winning defensemen in its lineup. Those six guys had combined to play 100 of the 120 games available at the position two years ago when the Avs stormed to …

Ibotta, the Denver-based digital marketing and consumer rebate platform, raised $328 million for its investors and $198 million for itself in an initial public offering that outstripped expectations this week. Underwriters had expected the company could get between $76 to …

They gave us what we wanted: The Nuggets back on stage with Maury Povich and a manila envelope. In the case of the 64-year-old Los Angeles Lakers, you are the father. Denver welcomes the Lakers back to Ball Arena on …

The Cubs’ Mark Leiter Jr. throws a pitch against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 13, 2024 in Seattle. Alika Jenner/Getty Images Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr. got to congratulate his cousin Jack Leiter a couple days before …

Connor Bedard isn’t completely pleased with his rookie season. Michael Reaves/Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Connor Bedard’s standards are high. So when he looks back on his first Blackhawks season, he’s not entirely pleased with how it went, even though he …

Cherry trees sprout green leaves but no blossoms Thursday in Jackson Park. Sun-Times Staff Cherry trees in Chicago will not bloom this spring due to erratic weather. The Chicago Park District said the cold and wet weather in April kept …

The New England Patriots can move and shake in the NFL draft next week and get a 45-touchdown quarterback in Oregon’s Bo Nix as Pro Football Focus sees it. PFF’s Nathan Jahnke has the Patriots taking Nix at No. 9 …

Austin Reaves made a bold prediction to set the tone for the much-anticipated playoff rematch between the Los Angeles Lakers and the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the opening round that tips off on Saturday, April 20. “We’re gonna win,” …