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With reports of LeBron James willing to take a pay cut on his next deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Brook Lopez has surfaced as a name to watch as the team navigates roster upgrades. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports …

PHOENIX — Zack Gelof hit the 9,000th home run in Oakland history, a tying solo drive in the fifth inning Sunday that wound up being a mere historical footnote as the A’s dropped a 5-1 decision to the Diamondbacks. Gelof’s …

Dom Parrish’s path from Scotts Valley to the Olympics started on a trampoline. She was 3 when her dad, Mike, and mom, Susan, decided a 14-foot trampoline would be fun for the whole family. Living on 16 acres nestled in …

By Will GravesThe Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics and the white-hot spotlight that comes with it. The gymnastics superstar earned a third trip to her sport’s biggest stage by cruising to victory at …

Free agency always includes the factor of risk versus reward. However, certain general managers amplify that ratio for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes, it’s a desire to avoid a rebuild. Other times, it’s to prevent a franchise player from requesting …

The family of a Waukegan man killed at Highland Park’s 2022 Fourth of July parade is suing gun maker Smith & Wesson, alleging it marketed an AR-15-style weapon to teenagers despite its use in mass shootings. The lawsuit was filed …

The Evanston Fire Department called off a search hours after a swimmer went missing near Lighthouse Beach on Sunday night, officials said. First responders arrived at the beach about 4 p.m. after a distress call came in regarding four swimmers …

A man was shot and wounded in Roseland on Sunday afternoon, Chicago police said. A man, 37, was in the 10400 block of South Wabash Avenue about 4:07 p.m. when a person approached and shot at him, police said. The …

Another target fell off the free agency big board for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, as Jonas Valanciunas signed with the Washington Wizards. Valanciunas was mentioned among the players the Lakers could target if LeBron James agreed to take …

Tyler Bertuzzi will not be returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs after playing one season with the team, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. Bertuzzi signed a one-year deal worth $5.5 million deal with the Maple Leafs on July 2, …

The Sky suffered a collapse of epic proportions Sunday at Wintrust Arena. They had a nine-point lead in the final minutes of the third quarter, and a much-needed win against a top-three team was within reach. Then, they crumbled under …

The Chicago Bulls had a trade in place at the deadline. It would have shipped two-time All-Star big man Andre Drummond to the Philadelphia 76ers. Chicago backed out at the last minute, choosing to push for the postseason. The Bulls …

With the NFL season still a few months away, anticipation is building for the upcoming football action. Here are some early predictions for NFL win total bets. NFL Team Win Total Bets Carolina Panthers to Win Over 4.5 Games (-120, …

The San Antonio Spurs wasted no time finding Victor Wembanyama a floor general. Chris Paul is joining the team, on a one-year, $11 million deal. Chris Haynes was first with reports of the agreement. Free agent star Chris Paul intends …

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid tweeted “Here we go!!!” at the start of the NBA free agency on June 30. Shortly after ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported their top target Paul George is not returning to the Los Angeles Clippers. HERE …

The Chicago Bulls have remained ambitious in their pursuit of potential takers for Zach LaVine in a trade. Despite a report from NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson that they were potentially ready to come down from an asking price that …

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson has asked for a trade, according to NHL insider Chris Johnston. Robertson is a pending restricted free agent after completing his three-year $2.56 million deal, which was his entry-level contract after being drafted in …

Some Bay Area communities allow the use of so-called “safe and sane” fireworks such as hand-held sparklers around July Fourth, even as most ban anything other than professional, licensed shows. The devices are offered as an alternative to illegal fireworks, which …

Veteran point guard Chris Paul is set to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, according to multiple reports. Paul, 39, spent one season with the Warriors, who acquired him before last season in the Jordan Poole trade. The transaction amounted …

Chris Paul turned out to be just a one-year rental for the Golden State Warriors as they waived him on June 30 after they nixed a deal that would have netted them a former two-time NBA All-Star. According to Chris …

After weeks of rumors, the Denver Nuggets are officially losing starting shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Orlando Magic. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract with the Magic. NBA free agent …

The Washington Commanders are in the middle of rejuvenating a franchise that’s been one of the worst in the NFL, both on and off the field. The hard truth is there’s still a lot of work left to be done. …

The Miami Heat made their first move of free agency on Sunday, June 30, by bringing a former NBA champion back to their bench. Miami re-signed big man Kevin Love to a short-term contract after he opted out of the …

Before the New York Knicks made an all-in trade for Mikal Bridges, they explored the possibility of making a run at a bigger but older 3-and-D star. “League sources say that the New York Knicks considered a trade run for …

Ahead of Steph Curry’s age-36 season, the Warriors appear to have bumped into a worst-case scenario summer. The team is prepared to lose franchise legend Klay Thompson in free agency, according to multiple reports. They also waived Chris Paul on …

With California’s wildfire season underway, PG&E is preparing to shut off power when it determines hot, dry, and windy conditions could bring down power lines and spark a blaze. The utility’s website includes a section that looks ahead at the …

After a gorgeously warm Sunday across the Bay Area, temperatures will start to creep up Monday, leading to a 10-degree jump by Tuesday morning that will leave much of the region baking on the Fourth of the July holiday and …

There’s a fine line between ambitious and crazy. Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas is about to toe it. According to one NBA insider, with the start of free agency on Sunday, Karnisovas’ attempt to flip the …

Starter Garrett Crochet was glued to the back-and-forth game between the White Sox and the Rockies. “I haven’t even done my post-throw yet because I was sitting on the edge of my seat there watching [pitcher Michael] Soroka do what …

Police are looking for a suspect after an armed robbery on the Blue Line on Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. A woman was on a Blue Line train near the 800 block of North Milwaukee Avenue about 10:30 a.m. …

The Denver Nuggets are exploring a potential trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for star guard Russell Westbrook, per Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. Westbrook’s teammates Paul George and James Harden have garnered most of the attention during NBA free agency, …

Amari Cooper is garnering plenty of support as he holds out for a new contract with the Cleveland Browns. Philadelphia Eagles six-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay was the latest player to back Cooper. Slay spoke on Cooper while appearing on …

The New York Giants cannot change the past — nor can anyone else — but it is natural to wonder what could have been. 33rd Team NFL analyst Marcus Mosher gave his best attempt at re-writing history on June 25, …

After spending most of the 2023 NFL season as a free agent recovering from a major injury, Buffalo Bills offensive lineman La’el Collins isn’t lowering his expectations for the coming season. The veteran lineman opened up about his hopes for …

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first move of free agency just minutes after the negotiating period opened on Sunday, June 30, at 6 p.m. ET. L.A. inked former 2022 second-round pick and backup shooting guard Max Christie to a …

OAKLAND — A member of the family that runs Oakland’s recycling contractor and whose home was recently raided by the FBI also was involved with a former cafe and karaoke lounge state authorities had linked to alleged drug dealing, pimping …

PARIS (AP) — French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections, pollsters say.

By OHAD ZWIGENBERG JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem on Sunday during a protest against a Supreme Court order for them to begin enlisting for military service. The landmark decision last …

By DAVID KOENIG The U.S. Justice Department plans to propose that Boeing plead guilty to fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes involving its 737 Max jetliners, according to two people who heard federal prosecutors detail the offer Sunday. …

Calvin Booth’s draft day comments felt like an omen for an inevitable loss. Whether inevitable or not, it became reality Sunday. The Nuggets have lost their championship team’s fifth starter in free agency, as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a three-year, …