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The New York Knicks are looking for a replacement for Isaiah Hartenstein. One option they could consider is Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, according to SNY’s David Vertsberger. Vertsberger proposed in a July 24 story a trade between the Knicks …

Simone Biles is taking a cautious approach heading into the Paris Olympics, leaving the possibility that she could only compete in certain events at the team competition. But the 27-year-old left little doubt about her abilities, turning in a performance …

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark instantly became the face of the WNBA after becoming the No. 1 overall pick in April. During the NCAA’s all-time scorer’s transition to the big leagues, she leaned on her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, for support. …

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon’s season-ending knee injury creates an immediate need for the team to find a competent starting cornerback — and Stephon Gilmore could fit the bill. Inside the Vikings’ Will Ragatz named several free agents who the …

Amari Cooper is locked in for next season with the Cleveland Browns but his future with the franchise remains murky. The Browns agreed to guarantee Cooper’s $20 million for this season and added $5 million in incentives for the Pro …

In the history of Team USA men’s basketball, there hasn’t been much sniping or in-fighting when it comes to the Olympics and the actual competition. Most of the drama happens beforehand, when the roster is being put together. By the …

Bay Area Home Report 104 Amanda Lane – Google Street View The property located in the 100 block of Amanda Lane in Los Gatos was sold on July 11, 2024 for $3,010,000, or $2,011 per square foot. The house, built …

Occasionally, I get a call for help from a reader has all the markings of a class action suit — that is, one person acting on behalf of many (maybe you). Florida nurse practitioner Maureen Rabazinski’s email was just such …

Mason Miller, the A’s All-Star closer and perhaps their most valuable trade candidate, is heading to the injury list with a broken left hand. The rookie right-handed reliever fractured the fifth metacarpal in the pinky of his non-throwing hand after …

MARTINEZ — Contra Costa prosecutors have declined to charge a 40-year-old man who was arrested last year for allegedly stabbing a woman to death during a fight, citing a lack of eyewitnesses and the badly injured suspect’s claims of self-defense. …

Inside a dark and unfinished basement in Wisconsin, also known as “The Grit Dungeon,” Quinn Meinerz never expected that one day he would become one of the highest-paid guards in the NFL. It was 2020 and the pandemic had shut …

ARLINGTON, Texas — Complicating a potential trade of White Sox All-Star Garrett Crochet are questions about the left-hander’s workload after he pitched just 12 2/3 innings over 13 relief appearances last season, and a source confirmed Crochet’s desire to receive …

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling had a unified message Thursday as federal officials unveiled maps showing the security perimeters around the venues hosting next month’s Democratic National Convention: They’re ready for primetime. “In …

A new, highly anticipated era for the Sky is officially here, marked by the announcement of the franchise’s $38 million practice facility to be built in Bedford Park. In a press release shared Thursday morning, the franchise announced it would …

The alcohol-free movement is getting a boost in Chicago, thanks to a pair of comedians associated with a different kind of buzz. The duo Cheech & Chong, known for their albums and movies of stoner humor, are in town this …

The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a controversial $9.9 billion budget Thursday amid concerns from the Chicago Teachers Union, Mayor Brandon Johnson, a fiscal watchdog group and some board members themselves. The budget filled a $505 million deficit by …

The Bears fought against the intrusion of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series for more than two decades. Now they seem like they couldn’t be happier to have a crew of roughly 30 recording nearly everything that goes on at Halas Hall …

Lorraine Hansberry is coming home. A life-size bronze sculpture of the Chicago native, civil rights leader and playwright best known for “A Raisin in the Sun,” is set to be unveiled Aug. 23 at Navy Pier. The piece, made by …

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday denied reports that he’s been directly contacted by Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign to gauge his interest in potentially running for vice president alongside her at the top of the Democratic ticket. The Sun-Times first reported …

The NBA announced on July 24 that it had finalized a 11-year media rights agreement with Disney/ESPN, NBCUniversal and Amazon Prime Video through the 2035-36 season. The news all but confirmed that the 19-time Emmy award-winning show “Inside the NBA” …

Two young children from the “Dancing with the Stars” family recently had a playdate together again after some time apart. Rome Chmerkovskiy, the toddler son of DWTS pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy, hit up the playground with Nikita Pashkova, …

Six months after he walked her down the aisle, country star Lauren Alaina is mourning the sudden death of her father, Jerry Eugene (J.J.) Suddeth. Alaina, the “American Idol” runner-up to Scotty McCreery in 2011, shared the heartbreaking news via …

It’s all change at quarterback for the New England Patriots, and not just because Jacoby Brissett replaced Mac Jones and the team drafted Drake Maye. There’s additional change further down the depth chart, where Maye’s fellow rookie Joe Milton III …

After being selected in round three of the 2020 NFL draft, offensive tackle Lucas Niang’s career with the Kansas City Chiefs has not gone as planned. Niang opted out of his rookie season due to the pandemic and then suffered …

PARIS (AP) — Athletes made some of their final preparations for the Paris Olympics on Thursday, the eve of the official start of the Games. Soccer and rugby action continued, while archery and handball competitions got underway. Related Articles Olympics …

By DOUG FEINBERG, AP Basketball Writer VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Brittney Griner settled into her seat on the Eurostar train and put on her headphones to watch “Vikings” — one of her favorite TV shows — during the 90-minute trip …

Ticketmaster is alerting customers in the U.S., Mexico and Canada about a data breach affecting account holders’ personal information, banking details and encrypted credit cards. In the “notice of data breach” email and an online post headlined “Ticketmaster Data Security …

SAN JOSE — A man convicted of shooting and wounding a stranger in an unprovoked attack outside his Berryessa home in 2022 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to authorities. Mark Henry Waters, 68, received the prison …

By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine President Javier Milei arrived Thursday in Paris, his office said, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team’s derogatory post-match …

PARIS (AP) — U.S. first lady Jill Biden visited some American athletes at an Olympic training center in Paris on Thursday, wishing rugby and track and field competitors good luck and even taking part in a stationary relay drill with …

Here is the Paris Olympics TV schedule for Friday, July 26. No live events will be held as the opening ceremonies are celebrated on the Seine River. The listings include handball and rugby events from early Saturday in France. Schedule …

Javonte Williams is just like us. He might be a professional running back, but his summer goal? Most relatable. Shed a few pounds. Turns out, he might have slightly better willpower than most. Williams lost 11 pounds over just a …

Southbound Interstate 25 is closed north of Pueblo for a crash, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Related Articles Transportation | Adams County man arrested on suspicion of murder after Thornton hit-and-run crash Transportation | Man killed in Thornton …

For the first time since they were reintroduced to the state in December, Colorado’s gray wolves have moved out of central Grand County, state wildlife officials said in their July report. In July, the 11 wolves and one pup stayed …

Last season, Tyler Scott was a rookie with particular intrigue in a Bears offense desperate for a productive wide receiver. With his 4.37 speed in the 40, he was a fourth-round draft pick with the chance to be the next …

WASHINGTON — Dylan Cease pitched the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday that completed a three-game sweep. After falling one out short of a no-hitter two years ago when he …

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban was at Halas Hall on Tuesday and met with Bears coach Matt Eberflus in his office for more than two hours, a source said. Saban, 72, retired in January after winning seven national championships. Their …

The trade calls to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer started picking up last Tuesday and Wednesday, once the MLB Draft wrapped up. And after a bit of a weekend lull, his phone was buzzing again Monday. “Today has …

ARLINGTON, Texas — When Eloy Jimenez doubled down the third base line against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray Tuesday, it marked the slugger’s first double in 51 plate appearances. To use “slugger” in front of Jimenez’ name has become a something …

The Packers are getting ready to pay quarterback Jordan Love more this season than the Bears owe Caleb Williams for the next four years. For the Packers, making the investment is a good problem to have. For the Bears, though, …