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The Seattle Mariners made a notable bullpen move ahead of the 2026 season. They acquired left-handed pitcher Josh Simpson from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. The deal comes shortly after Miami designated Simpson for assignment. The decision …

One of the underrated needs for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026 is a No. 2 quarterback. Ever since Chad Henne retired following the 2022 season, Kansas City has brought in one-year stopgap quarterbacks (Blaine Gabbert, Carson Wentz, Gardner Minshew) …

The Philadelphia Eagles spent most of last offseason trying to find a trade partner for tight end Dallas Goedert after watching him star in the playoffs on the way to winning a Super Bowl. There were not takers, Goedert took …

Ayear removed from winning the NFL’s Coach of the Year award, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is on hot-seat watch. The Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after missing the playoffs and watching Sam Darnold‘s Super Bowl ascent. While …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Wildlands purchase is result of teamwork Re: “‘Classic’ site is preserved” (Page A1, Jan. 29). The recent announcement that the Peninsula Open Space Trust has …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Wahab’s BART anger is campaign theater Re: “Irvington station project delays irk area officials” (Page A1, Feb. 5). The frustration around the Irvington BART station …

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyle Teel will experience an unusual spring as he leaves the White Sox’ spring-training camp March 1 to report to Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic. But Teel said he did some “ramping up” early in …

MESA, Ariz. – This spring will be Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong’s first World Baseball Classic, but it won’t be the first time he dons Team USA’s stars and stripes – not by a long shot. Crow-Armstrong has been in …

Prominent Illinois civic figure Thomas Pritzker stepped down as executive chairman of Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corp., the company announced Monday. The news comes months after recently released documents show convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exchanged at least 20 emails with …

The Miami Heat’s future with guard Tyler Herro will be an interesting situation to monitor as the All-Star finishes out the 2026 NBA season. Herro, 26, has only played in 11 games this season for the Heat. In those 11 …

This week’s NCAA Men’s College Basketball AP Top 25 is more than routine reshuffling. It’s a full-blown earthquake. There’s a new No. 1 team following an action-packed weekend that featured a massive on-court brawl, and coaches getting axed before March Madness …

The Boston Celtics are enjoying a surprising season. Led by Jaylen Brown, the Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference, 5.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons and half a game ahead of the New York Knicks. The Boston Celtics weren’t …

The New York Yankees finished the 2025 season with a 94-68 record and fell to their division rival, the Toronto Blue Jays, in the divisional round. With a more competitive AL East this offseason, there was pressure for New York …

Quad God Ilia Malinin has shared a powerful and impactful Instagram post just a few days after he failed to medal in an individual event at the Winter Olympics. The post speaks to the crippling weight of the pressure he …

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is set to return to the NBA’s signature shooting showcase after a private message from Damian Lillard turned public and reignited anticipation for a historic showdown. Fresh off winning his third NBA Three-Point Contest …

John Harbaugh all but took the general manager title from Joe Schoen when he became head coach of the New York Giants, and one of Harbs’ first acts should be to “create $9 million” in salary cap space by dumping …

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was not part of the cuts the Miami Dolphins made to their roster to begin this week. Because of his massive cap hit, the Dolphins are unlikely to release Tagovailoa this offseason. But a trade is on …

The 2026 offseason could be very interesting for the Los Angeles Chargers. Sitting at approximately $83 million in salary cap space, the Chargers can splurge a bit in free agency if they want to. Not only could they sign a …

The Buffalo Bills have overhauled their coaching staff after a playoff loss to the Denver Broncos, and their wide receiving corps could be the next to get a revamp. The Bills struggled to get consistent production from their receivers this …

Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was hospitalized after being assaulted in New York on Monday. The incident involving Hickman was first reported by the New York Post, which provided additional details and described the assailants as “thugs” and “goons.” No …

Sexy Rexy nearly returned to the NFL this offseason. Ian O’Connor of The Athletic joined me on “The Manchild Show with Boy Green Digital” on Monday, February 16. I asked him how serious the rumors were that ex-New York Jets …

The NFL is barreling toward its version of spring cleaning, which officially starts on March 11, and few teams in the league tidy up like the Green Bay Packers. Rather than “Out with the old and in with the new,” …

Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is about as valuable as it gets for the Detroit Lions, as he was ranked fifth overall among all NFL players at his position in total receptions and yards accumulated. When it comes to “untouchable” …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to hsbballjg@gmail.com. Monday, February 16, 2026 DUKANE St. Charles North at Geneva, 4 NONCONFERENCE Lake Forest Academy 52, Rockford East 45 Woodstock 66, Genoa-Kingston 55 …

When searching for coach of the year candidates at this time of the season, it’s easy to look at the unexpected teams that have climbed the rankings — from unranked in the preseason to Super 25 status in February. There …

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shane Smith earned well-deserved recognition as the White Sox’ lone 2025 American League All-Star, but fellow rookie Mike Vasil proved his own worth with a chance to continue his remarkable ascent. Vasil, 25, will get an opportunity …

The New York Yankees made a defining decision back in the offseason of 2022, committing to Aaron Judge for the foreseeable future. Aaron Judge signed the biggest contract in New York Yankees history. Signifying that he is the face of …

Sunday marked a meaningful milestone for the Detroit Tigers: the first official full-squad workout of spring training. While many position players had already been in camp for several days, this was the moment when the entire roster finally came together …

Truth be told, the Golden State Warriors and star guard Stephen Curry had very little reason, back when he first joined the team in 2009 out of Davidson, to think he would still be playing in the NBA at all …

The Arizona Diamondbacks hope to remake their bullpen this spring. Arizona’s latest move is claiming right-hander Grant Holman from the Athletics off waivers. Left-handed reliever A.J. Puk has been placed on the 60-day injured list as the corresponding move, per …

The Chicago Bears will focus on retooling one of the NFL’s worst defenses this offseason, a process likely to begin with a little bit of pain across the roster. Chicago is currently $5.3 million over the salary cap for 2026, …

The Minnesota Vikings being a potential landing spot for former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray is one rumor running wild in the speculation mill. Nonetheless, with Murray’s future uncertain with the Arizona Cardinals, who could potentially cut him, a …

The Orlando Magic are not tanking. They can’t. With fewer than 30 games left in the 2025-26 NBA season, Orlando sits 28-25 and seventh in the Eastern Conference and their first-round pick already belongs to the Memphis Grizzlies from the …

The Chicago Bears turnaround season ended in disappointment with an NFC Divisional Round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, 20-17. But even that excruciating defeat could not take away from the fact that, after winning just five …

The North Dakota State Bison are bolstering their coaching staff with FBS experience amid the recent move up from the FCS. NDSU officially announced the hire of cornerbacks coach Eric Amoako on Monday. Amoako played at Oregon from 2012 to …

Jeremy Sochan wasted little time embracing life in New York. After the New York Knicks confirmed the signing of the 22-year-old forward took to Instagram with a playful message: he was looking for a barber — and considering a change in …

Elana Meyers Taylor is a five-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympic history. The Team USA bobsledder captured her first Olympic gold in monobob at the Milan Cortina Games, adding to a résumé that already …

Konnor Griffin isn’t just baseball’s consensus top prospect; he’s the centerpiece bat the Pittsburgh Pirates are building their future around, while Paul Skenes anchors the rotation. From a jaw-dropping BP display to a historic minor-league rise, the camp buzz is building his case …

The 2025-26 season has been a disappointing one for the Toronto Maple Leafs. At the time of this writing, they have a 27-21-9 record and are seventh in the Atlantic Division standings with 63 points. They are also currently six …

One of the biggest offseason changes that the Detroit Lions underwent following their devastating loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional postseason round was the departures of both major coordinators to other franchises to accept head coaching jobs, …