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SAN FRANCISCO — Add roaming the majors’ most difficult outfield to the list of cultural, lingual and baseball adjustments Jung Hoo Lee is facing in his transition from Korea to the major leagues. In his second game at Oracle Park, …

Michael Malone’s mind was wandering. He strolled into his postgame press conference after a 142-110 Nuggets win late Saturday night and interjected before the end of the first question. He wanted to know who won the NCAA men’s Final Four …

Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy made a bold claim about Anthony Davis after his sensational performance in the team’s 116-97 rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, April 6, at Crypto.com Arena. “This is the best season I’ve ever …

Former “The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Lauri Peterson announced the death of her son, Josh Waring, in an April 6 Instagram post. Many of Peterson’s fellow “Housewives” stars (including Andy Cohen) shared their reactions to the tragic loss, …

Don’t look now, but the Pittsburgh Penguins are back in a playoff spot. As improbable as it may have seemed just days ago, Pittsburgh has a hold – albeit a tenuous one – on the second Wild Card spot in …

Trae Young, one of the two Los Angeles Lakers‘ top offseason targets, will be the next star to get traded, Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz predicts. “Despite recently clinching a spot in the East play-in tournament, it seems inevitable that the …

Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is still on the market, searching for his new team for his age 36 season. Zack Cook of Sports Grid predicts Tannehill to sign with the Chicago Bears, writing how he can be a …

The Vision Hills fire continued to burn in Pueblo on Sunday, with the situation largely unchanged from its Saturday conditions. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Vision Hills fire in Pueblo burning on 107 acres; new pre-evacuation orders issued …

Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks the early part of the season is dangerous for pitchers. John Antonoff/For the Sun-Times Unfortunately, one of the biggest storylines early in the 2024 season has been the rash of pitchers suffering significant elbow injuries. …

“Vanderpump Rules” alum Rachel “Raquel” Leviss said she apologized to her former castmate, Katie Maloney, for a recent Instagram post. On the April 7 episode of her podcast, “Rachel Goes Rogue,” Leviss noted that she and Maloney separately posed while …

Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers had a startling revelation about who leaked the infamous Draymond Green–Jordan Poole punching video to TMZ. “No [we didn’t find out who leaked],” Myers said on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man & …

The New England Patriots have solidified their defensive backfield by securing safety Kyle Dugger for the long term. Dugger, designated with the transition tag earlier this offseason, has inked a lucrative four-year contract extension with the team. NFL Network’s Ian …

Milwaukee bartender Maxwell Anderson is the person of interest in the case of the severed leg found in a local park. Heavy confirmed the information with three law enforcement sources. Police have not released the name of a person of …

The Atlanta Braves have officially placed right-handed starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the injured list. The team announced the move with its X (formerly Twitter) account on April 7. In a corresponding move, the Braves also recalled right-handed pitcher Allan …

The odds are in from the sportsbooks as to who will be drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the final pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. And surprise, surprise — they are projected to draft …

There’s never a dull moment on the Marrs family farm. HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” star Dave Marrs took to Instagram on April 6 to share some “bad news” from the farm, and now in a new April 7 post, Dave …

By JACK JEFFERY and TIA GOLDENBERG (Associated Press) JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military announced Sunday it had withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas …

By CHARLES ODUM (AP Sports Writer) ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record. Aaron’s teammates, including Dusty Baker, worried on his behalf even …

More than 150,000 Xcel customers lost power throughout Colorado this weekend, due to high winds and a corporate decision to turn off service in certain areas. The company predicts it could take through Monday — or longer — to restore …

Eclipse viewers gathered at Southern Illinois University’s Saluki Stadium view the 2017 solar eclipse through special glasses. SIU charged $25 a pop for tickets to look up at the sky. Photo by Neil Steinberg “Turkey in the Straw” is a …

New York Knicks starting wing OG Anunoby changed his approach during the build-up to his second comeback from his elbow injury. “Maybe less shooting. Building up the shooting, not just going back to shooting like I normally shoot,” Anunoby told …

The Chicago Bears are still a few weeks away from officially turning in their No. 1 overall draft pick and selecting a new franchise quarterback, but their choice is becoming clearer after the latest update about Jayden Daniels’ visit schedule. …

Despite starting their 2024 season 2-6, the New York Mets have managed to pitch well so far. The 2.92 team ERA they’ve produced is 6th best in the MLB, and they’re also in the MLB’s top 10 for Strikeouts (79). …

A nine-game NHL slate on Sunday features pivotal playoff races in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, culminating in a showdown between the Central Division’s top two teams when the Dallas Stars face off against the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. …

The Detroit Lions have given every indication that they plan to sign wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to a contract extension this offseason. Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine predicted that extension will be coming very soon. Ballentine projected the Lions to …

The weekend’s severe winds are calming down in Denver on Sunday, but high wind warnings persist throughout the Front Range and eastern plains. The National Weather Service reports a sunny and breezy morning in Denver, with a high of around …

It’s difficult enough to win any golf tournament, let alone one of the four major championships, which consist of The Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and The Open Championship. Winning even one major is a tremendous accomplishment in …

Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend Connor McCaffrey is part of a legendary Iowa Hawkeyes basketball family. McCaffrey is the son of iconic Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffrey. Prior to beginning his new coaching career, McCaffrey played six seasons for the Hawkeyes …

The Boston Red Sox suffered a significant loss just a few games into the 2024 season as shortstop Trevor Story dislocated his shoulder and was placed on the injured list after making a diving defensive play. As the slugger undergoes …

While Jalen Brunson is eligible for a four-year, $156.5 million extension with the New York Knicks this summer, the first-time All-Star is not expected to jump on it despite reports he is open to discuss this summer, according to Bleacher …

Some pundits have soured on the idea of the Pittsburgh Steelers drafting Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson in the first round. But ESPN’s Matt Bowen is not one of them. Bowen labeled the Steelers a “favorite team fit” for Powers-Johnson. The …

The second-to-last Sunday of the 2023-24 NHL regular season features some pivotal playoff races in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, with several teams playing their second game in as many days. Our AI-powered dfsPro model also projects a number …

After nine seasons as the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, Derek Carr joined the New Orleans Saints last season. He’s not going to have to wait long for a revenge game. The Raiders and Saints are slated to …

Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas took to social media to share a harsh movie quote one day after Stefon Diggs was traded, and some fans believe the timing of the cryptic post was not a coincidence. In a post on …

HAYWARD — A car on a Bay Area freeway flipped over on Saturday, killing the driver and blocking three lanes for nearly an hour, the California Highway Patrol said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | One dead, four hospitalized with …

CONCORD — One person died and four others were hospitalized with major injuries Sunday morning after a car flew off a freeway, the California Highway Patrol said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Driver dies after car flips on Interstate …

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to the kind of start you’d expect after spending more than $1 billion in the offseason — ranking in the top of MLB in numerous hitting and pitching categories. But the team does have …

Cupertino’s Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the sister city relationship between Cupertino and Toyokawa, Japan, and besides being the 40th annual event, this year also marks the return of the student exchange program between the two cities after the pandemic hiatus. …

SAN JOSE – They came in for a Guinness or an espresso martini. Some stopped for a snack after a memorial service or a pint after their kids soccer tournament or for a break while shopping. And on a chilly …

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Powerball player in Oregon won a jackpot worth more than $1.3 billion on Sunday, ending a winless streak that had stretched more than three months. Related Articles National News | Lottery ticket worth more …