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The Baltimore Orioles are better when Gunnar Henderson is at his best. He ended a four-game slump in a return to form against the Seattle Mariners. Going into the game on July 4, Henderson had struck out in 10 of …

Jake Cave has been a sparkplug for the Rockies this season, running down flyballs in the outfield, taking extra bases and pumping up his teammates. Thursday night, Cave provided the fireworks. His solo homer to dead center in the sixth …

SEATTLE — The Sky are barely holding onto a playoff spot heading into the ninth week of the WNBA season. Entering their game Friday against the Storm, the Sky are tied with the Dream for seventh in the league with …

Despite their efforts, the Los Angeles Lakers lost out on Buddy Hield in free agency. The career 40% three-point shooter agreed to a sign-and-trade to the Golden State Warriors. Shams Charania, Mark Puleo, Anthony Slater, and Mike Vorkunov of The …

The San Francisco Giants enjoyed their own fireworks show on the Fourth of July. Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman supplied the boom, and they even provided a little sparkle behind Logan Webb, on their way to a rollicking 4-2 Independence …

While it still remains to be seen which team Chicago Bulls forward and free agent DeMar DeRozan ultimately lands, one thing is for sure: In the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef, he’s firmly Team Kendrick. DeRozan, who’s mentioned in Lamar’s hit/Drake diss …

Aaron Judge, you may have noticed, has had an outstanding season for the Yankees. He is leading MLB in OPS, at 1.135, well ahead of the 1.043 posted by Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers. At .702, he is the only …

The Baltimore Ravens don’t need starting inside linebacker help when second-year pro Trenton Simpson is ready to replace Patrick Queen, but there’s room for a depth signing, and it would be poetic justice if Kwon Alexander arrived in 2024 NFL …

The sunny streets along San Jose’s Rose Garden neighborhood were lined with spectators as they braved the heat for the annual Rose, White and Blue 4th of July Parade. The parade kicked off at Lincoln High School, running down Naglee …

In a new study, University of Colorado Boulder researchers found that if only one at-home test is available, the most accurate results for COVID start two days after the start of symptoms. For the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, however, …

“Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans shared that she injured herself after falling on her carpeted stairs while wearing socks. Evans spoke about her injury in a June 30 TikTok upload. The video showed the mother of three wearing a knee …

The New York Yankees are 54-35 and still have a firm handle on a postseason spot. However, the last three weeks have been tough. They’ve fallen out of first place in the American League East while posting a 5-14 record …

Lindsay Hubbard is pregnant. The “Summer House”  star dropped the bombshell news on July 4, 2024, less than one year after her split from Carl Radke, and hours before the 9th season of her Bravo reality show was set to …

Hundreds gathered in Coal Creek, Colorado on July 4, 2024 to celebrate Independence Day, participating in festivities including a pancake breakfast, parade, cornhole tournament, vendors, live music and hotdogs and hamburgers straight off the grill.

A man was found shot to death Thursday afternoon in Roseland on the South Side. Officers were responding to a ShotSpotter call and found the man, whose age wasn’t known, unresponsive in the 9300 block of South Lafayette Avenue around …

The New York Knicks have had a mixed history with free agent signings over the years, with their fair share of bad (looking at you, Jerome James), and amazing (Jalen Brunson). They’ve found ways to make a splash in 2024 …

Jerome Ford is coming off a breakout season but the Cleveland Browns running back could find himself on the move with Nick Chubb’s return on the horizon. Ford took over the lead back duties last season after Chubb’s injury in …

It’s no secret Terry McLaurin will remain the go-to wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, but there’s still room to trade for an All-Pro complement, in the form of Brandon Aiyuk. The Commanders have been urged to swing a deal …

In the middle of his summer concert tour with New Kids on the Block, Jonathan Knight has asked the group’s fans, affectionally nicknamed “Blockheads” since NKOTB erupted on the music scene in the 90s, for a favor. On July 4, …

OAKLAND  – The booms, cracks and thuds echoing around the Oakland Coliseum weren’t Independence Day fireworks going off in the East Bay.  It was the sound of JP Sears’ diverse arsenal of pitches missing Angels’ bats and burying themselves into …

SAN JOSE — It remains unclear whether Macklin Celebrini will turn pro, join the NHL, and play with the San Jose Sharks this season. But Celebrini’s impact on the Sharks franchise has already been unmistakable, as evidenced by the 3,000 …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. VTA chief’s behaviorrequires her firing Re: “VTA needs new leader after its BART debacles” (Page A8, June 9). The editorial has clearly demonstrated that GM …

As around 1,062 firefighters continuing to battle the Thompson Fire near Oroville, in Butte County, on Thursday, there were reports that some of the 28,000 residents forced to evacuate might be returning home. The fire, the cause of which is …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Antisemitism lessonsmust be enforced Individuals freely violate campus regulations because they are not held accountable. Violating campus regulations has often descended into violent intimidation, which …

By MAURICIO SAVARESE and GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds the far-right leader received from Saudi Arabia during his …

If you were bummed out that you would not be able to take a dip at Aurora Reservoir on Independence Day after the city announced it had closed the body of water due to elevated levels of bacteria, then we …

No. 1 on Peter Lambert’s wish list: He wants to keep pitching in the majors. No. 1A on Lambert’s wish list: He wants to be a starter in the majors. For now, the Rockies right-hander will remain in the bullpen, …

For many residents, the return of the Highland Park Independence Day parade on Thursday brought complicated feelings of mourning, reflection and a willingness to move forward after a mass shooting two years ago brought tragedy to the North Shore community. …

Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon won’t measure his start against the Phillies in a 10-2 win Thursday by how deep he pitched into the game – seven innings – or the number of runs he allowed – two. He won’t even …

“Real Housewives of Orange County” star Alexis Bellino teased that fans can expect her and her boyfriend, John Janssen, to be engaged soon. During an appearance on the June 17 episode of her castmate Tamra Judge’s podcast, “Two Ts In …

The Minnesota Vikings have done a lot to remake their roster on both sides of the ball this offseason, taking advantage of the draft, trades, and free agency. One lingering question mark is a pass rush that offers a lot …

A former champion from “Dancing with the Stars” got fans buzzing over a recent social media post. Some people thought season 29 DWTS champ Kaitlyn Bristowe had some suspicious timing with her post in relation to someone else’s. After fans …

The Toronto Maple Leafs medical staff gave the green light to sign defenseman Jani Hakanpaa despite the knee issues, according to analyst and former NHL player Nick Kypreos. On July 1, it was reported that the Maple Leafs signed Hakanpaa …

OAKLAND – There have been reverse-boycotts, chants to sell the team and parking lot protests. You can add puppets to the list of ways Oakland A’s fans have expressed displeasure with team ownership. While Joey Estes was in the process …

Two children and two adults were killed when an off-road vehicle crashed into a pickup in Morgan County Wednesday afternoon, according to the State Patrol. A 22-year-old man, 22-year-old woman, 2-year-old boy and 1-year-old baby were killed in the crash …

The Phillies pulled starter Cristopher Sánchez before he faced switch-hitting Ian Happ in the fifth inning of a game the Cubs would go on to win 10-2. In his previous at-bat, Happ had hit a three-run home run off Sánchez, …

It’s not the Fourth of July without a hot dog-eating contest. Joey Chestnut, the Bay Area native, has taken his talents to Texas this year. The event begins at 2 p.m. PDT. “Chestnut, a former San Jose and Vallejo resident …

Jackie Speier — the former U.S. Congresswoman who represented California’s 14th district from 2008 to 2013 — has breast cancer. The San Francisco native, who in March was elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, made the news …

When most expectant parents would be nesting, my daughter and her husband were mid-remodel. Sawdust swirled and workers buzzed while every dish, glass, pot, pan and appliance sat in the adjacent family room as if someone had tossed in a …

By Martín Silva and John Myers Jr. | Associated Press TULUM, Mexico — Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent …