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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, …

Hall of Famer Michael Irvin did not expect to get pulled into Kevin Durant’s NBA controversy while relaxing overseas. “Just kind of chilling on the beach in Puerto Rico, trying to get my breath back,” Irvin said in a video …

The Milwaukee Bucks may have quietly become winner of the NBA trade deadline. Ousmane Dieng, acquired in a multi-team ripple deal that began with the Oklahoma City Thunder, is already reshaping Milwaukee’s rotation. Three games is a small sample. But …

The New York Mets won’t be naming a captain anytime soon—and if Steve Cohen has his way, they won’t be naming one at all. At the club’s spring complex in Port St. Lucie, Cohen declared that he will not allow …

Evan Engram’s first season with the Denver Broncos did not go as planned, especially following head coach Sean Payton’s comments. Heading into Year 2, Engram could be in for a much-needed bounce-back campaign. It all depends on whether Payton and …

With Matthew Stafford already confirming his return in 2026, this is shaping up to be the summer of Puka Nacua, as the Los Angeles Rams star has drawn attention to himself for one reason after another. From his own antics …

Kaillie Humphries is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated female bobsledders in history. The Team USA star added another medal to her résumé at the Milan Cortina Games, where she won bronze in the women’s …

The Houston Texans were certainly a better team in 2025 than they were in 2024. The defense was much improved, and the offensive line protected C.J. Stroud a lot better, giving up 23 sacks compared to 52 last year. But …

Danny O’Shea is half of the Olympic figure skating duo of O’Shea and Ellie Kam, and his story is an interesting one. At 35 years old, O’Shea skated competitively for 30 years and even retired two times before being at …

The New York Jets are ready to move on from the Justin Fields era. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic listed Fields as the Jets’ most likely cap casualty this offseason. “The Jets are going to land somewhere in the range …

The New New York Knicks’ commitment to toughness and defensive versatility gained another layer this week, and team captain Jalen Brunson made clear he welcomes the addition. Brunson praised newly signed forward Jeremy Sochan during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los …

Auston Matthews has become a player who has received a lot of criticism due to his play in big moments. When named captain of Team USA, fans did not understand the choice and the reasoning behind it. Just one season …

The Buffalo Bills should be in the mix to sign a big-name free-agent wide receiver this offseason, and one player who could be on their radar became available on Monday. As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Miami Dolphins are …

The Minnesota Vikings will face serious competition for the hottest commodities on the QB market once March hits, including one particular player potentially available via trade. Seasoned veterans such as Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins, as well as well as …

It was a busy day for the rebuilding Miami Dolphins, who cut not one but two star players, one of which should get the Dallas Cowboys‘ ears to perk up. The Dolphins let go of receiver Tyreek Hill, but it …

The PGA Tour will make the five-hour trek from Monterey to LA for the 2026 Genesis Invitational, and some familiar faces are in the running to top the leaderboard. The big event doesn’t tee off until Thursday, Feb. 19, but …

Olympic figure skating couple Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara are garnering attention at the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy, for their emotions both on and off the ice. Watching these two on the ice begs the question, are Riku Miura and …

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs, who in November welcomed their first child together and the rapper’s fourth overall, have called it quits. The Bronx-bred Grammy winner, 33, confirmed her speculated split from the 32-year-old New England Patriots wide receiver Sunday …

Welcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) girls Athlete of the Week poll. For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow …

By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers remained on strike Monday as the open-ended walkout entered its fourth week, disrupting patient appointments, surgeries and treatments across California and Hawaii. Bargaining teams for Kaiser and workers …

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters As the first home rolled off the factory floor in Kalamazoo, Michigan —  “like a boxcar with picture windows,” according to a journalist on the scene — the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development proclaimed it …

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — When Tony Vitello sat down for his Monday morning media availability, he posed a question to the awaiting reporters. When did you first think I was taking this job? Do you remember that far back? The consensus …

By JULIA FRANKEL CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The curling drama at the Winter Olympics sent the sport’s governing body scrambling to address a growing controversy and curb conflicting accounts of rule-breaking. The backpedaling came less than 24 hours later. …

BERKELEY — The suspect in a 2022 killing received an eight-year prison sentence through a plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors, ending a case where the police investigation fell under legal scrutiny repeatedly, court records show. During the prosecution of …

Severe cuts to critical federal revenues continue to wreak havoc on Santa Clara County’s finances, forcing county officials to slash 365 positions from the budget halfway through the fiscal year. While the county routinely opens its budget mid-year to make …

WALNUT CREEK — An East Bay man has been charged with breaking into a woman’s car and sexually assaulting her as she slept in the parking garage of the local BART station, court records show. Christopher Nadhan, 31, was charged …

We’ve all been stuck at that table. You’re out for a drink, trying to enjoy the night, but there’s that one guy. He’s staring into the middle distance, nursing a lukewarm beer, and talking about the one who got away. …

The name might be new, but the developer behind Centerra is coming to the Loveland City Council this week with a proposal built on familiar tradeoffs. On Tuesday, the council will consider a business assistance agreement with Realberry (formerly known …

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a Rhode Island youth hockey game Monday, authorities said. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalized in critical …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Tomoyuki Sugano wants another shot at Shohei Ohtani. The Rockies’ new right-hander should get his wish, now that he’s pitching in the National League West, where the Dodgers’ superstar resides. “I don’t have a set game plan …

LOS ANGELES — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. …

The San Francisco 49ers will have roughly $41 million in cap space to spend this offseason, per Over the Cap. Although head coach Kyle Shanahan and his staff overcame injuries, there is still a talent shortage in some positions, such …

The Genesis Invitational Collegiate Showcase is back, and once again it will offer one of the most compelling pathways in golf: a chance for a collegiate standout to earn their way directly into a PGA Tour start. Played in conjunction …

Social media has been buzzing about the latest Olympic controversy to come out out of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. But this time, the scandal isn’t about cheating in a conventional manner. ‘Penisgate’, as it has been termed online, …

The Atlanta Braves could still make a major trade before opening day. Atlanta is heading towards the 2026 season with a fairly set starting lineup. The middle of the team’s lineup will still be anchored by Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña, …