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Earlier this month, the Archdiocese of Chicago launched an investigation into a decades-old child sexual abuse allegation against the Rev. Michael Pfleger, the longtime pastor of St. Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham. It was the fifth such accusation brought against …

Some of the city’s best architecture is not only found around Chicago’s parks, but in them. Yet for decades, the park district allowed many of its structures to fall into embarrassing disrepair. Do I have to name names? For starters, …

A controversial “fraternity” of priests whose leaders were recently excommunicated by Pope Leo XIV — and that maintains a quiet presence in the Chicago area with a church in west suburban Oak Park and a priory on the Northwest Side …

KYBARTAI AND VILNIUS, Lithuania — Rimas Rimkus is patching some asphalt at the end of his driveway on a narrow lane off the main drag of J. Basanavičiaus Street in the town of Kybartai. He invites visitors into his fenced …

Public disapproval over federal agents in the streets, the war in Iran, rising grocery and fuel prices and corruption at the highest levels of government led Dave Specter to organize. For the Chicago blues guitarist, that meant working the phone …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have spent the past few weeks stuck in a holding pattern as they await LeBron James’ decision. The veteran superstar is currently an unrestricted free agent after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this summer. Cleveland is …

Ashton Jeanty could be one of the breakout stars for the Las Vegas Raiders this upcoming 2026 NFL season. With a new head coach in Klint Kubiak, the second-year running back will likely have someone who can get the most …

As one of Major League Baseball’s oldest and most recognizable organizations, the Detroit Tigers are marking the franchise’s 125th anniversary with a special celebration at Comerica Park. The festivities recognize a franchise that has remained remarkably consistent throughout its existence …

The Boston Red Sox‘ record-tying win streak ended Wednesday night at Fenway Park, and so did the current major league stint for the club’s No. 25-ranked prospect, left-hander Eduardo Rivera. Boston optioned Rivera to Triple-A Worcester after a 5-1 loss …

One of the main storylines for the Seattle Seahawks as they enter the 2026 NFL season as defending Super Bowl champions is the contract situation with cornerback Devon Witherspoon. This offseason, the Seahawks have signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Derick Hall …

Former Denver Nuggets star Ty Lawson was reportedly arrested for stealing a bottle of vodka from a store in Castle Rock, Colorado, on July 16. According to the arrest affidavit acquired by FOX31, the incident occurred at approximately 8:03 p.m. …

Rising UFC women’s strawweight contender Fatima Kline called out former champion Zhang Weili for her next fight inside the Octagon. Kline defeated Tabatha Ricci via unanimous decision at UFC Oklahoma City for the biggest win of her MMA career to …

The 2026 3M Open tees off bright and early on Thursday July 23 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. Take a look at tee times, featured groups, and how to watch the PGA Tour event. 3M Open Round 1 …

In the midst of the Boston Red Sox’s surge to competitiveness, infielder Caleb Durbin has taken a surprising step forward, so much so that he’s now outperforming Chicago Cubs’ former All-Star Alex Bregman.    In a recent Instagram post by …

Fred VanVleet hasn’t played in a professional basketball game in over a year. It’s been 445 days to be exact (May 4, 2025), since VanVleet took the court for an NBA game. After tearing his ACL in his right knee …

Majority of NFL teams will kick of the 2026 training camp in a matter of a few days, with the Los Angeles Chargers being one of the more exicting teams. The Bolts made two major changes to the coaching staff, …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly been given a clear directive: trade for Kyrie Irving and LeBron James will likely put pen to paper. “The popular theory around the league is that LeBron has been slow-playing his decision to see if …

Moon Alert Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or making important decisions all day until 8:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today, Mercury stops being retrograde, which …

The Houston Texans could opt for a reset at quarterback next offseason, in which case they would need to find a taker for C.J. Stroud in a trade. That is where the situation could get interesting. The Texans have experience …

The Alabama Crimson Tide will finalize their two-deep roster soon once SEC Media Days wraps up. But there’s the belief head coach Kalen DeBoer will play some newcomers, and not limited to portal additions. One “strong” freshman earned a glowing …

After undergoing some major changes this summer, the Boston Celtics are going to need some young players to step up next season. One player in particular could see a major increase in on-court opportunity. Hugo Gonzalez Given Promising Label Ahead …

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly behind the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers in the pecking order to sign LeBron James, but all that could change if they make the bold move of trading for Anthony Davis. According to Yahoo …

The Atlanta Falcons have been spending a lot of money this offseason. Yet, they still haven’t secured arguably their top player in Bijan Robinson. First, it was wide receiver Drake London, who Atlanta gave a four-year, $141 million extension. Then …

NFL training camp is right around the corner, and fans will get their first extended look at a revamped Baltimore Ravens squad. On top of having a new head coach and offensive and defensive coordinator, the Ravens have had to …

Morne Visser, the coach of former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis, believes he could have finished Kamaru Usman at UFC OKC. Du Plessis won a dominant five-round decision over Usman in what was the Fight of the Night at …

Georges St-Pierre revealed his mindset during the final round of his welterweight title fight against Johny Hendricks. St-Pierre earned a unanimous decision in what became his final welterweight title defense. ‘Rush’ absorbed significant damage during the fight. Hendricks, known for …

The Minnesota Vikings could be a target for one particular team looking to improve their linebacking unit between now and the NFL trade deadline. Minnesota has a lot riding on the 2026 NFL season, given that the team is ready …

There’s a theory circulating the league that LeBron James is waiting on his suitors — Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers — to make specific roster changes to entice him to sign. According to Yahoo Sports’ …

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman shared honest feedback about the struggles of first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Blue Jays lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday night, giving them a four-game losing skid and seven losses …

The Indiana Fever extended their winning streak to three games with a dominant 123-88 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Indiana got another stellar performance from superstar guard Caitlin Clark, who finished with 27 points and 11 assists while shooting 8-of-13 …

Popular NBA agent Rich Paul made a bold statement that called out Tyler Herro for having a big ego. Herro’s unhappiness over the Miami Heat trading him has played out before he accepted the joy of getting to play for …

The Baltimore Orioles decided to lock down their ace for the future. Over the weekend, Baltimore and starting pitcher Kyle Bradish agreed to a new five-year, $90 million contract extension. Bradish, 29, has become the highest-paid pitcher in Baltimore Orioles …

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev says that he badly wants to fight rival Alex Pereira in a trilogy bout. Ankalaev has fought Pereira twice, winning a decision over him at UFC 313 to win the UFC light heavyweight …

After a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, Bradley Beal is on the NBA free agency market for the second offseason in a row. The Miami Heat are among several teams keeping tabs on Beal. GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER …

The future of former San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel is a major talking point with the 2026 NFL season nearing. Samuel is probably waiting for the right situation to play on a team looking to contend for a playoff …

The Toronto Blue Jays designated left-handed starting pitcher Eric Lauer on May 11 after he posted a 6.69 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP and 26 strikeouts in 36 1/3 innings across eight appearances (six starts). Six days later, Toronto traded …

The Los Angeles Rams are prepared to enter the 2026 season with Matthew Stafford and a lot of uncertainty behind him. But there may still be an opportunity for the Rams to reunite with another Super Bowl champion in Jimmy …

Toronto Maple Leafs fans should be absolutely giddy after seeing the moves phenom Gavin McKenna has been pulling off in practice. McKenna showed off some sick moves at a recent practice, making the players around him look like pylons. Check …

The Minnesota Timberwolves are still holding out hope that they’ll have a chance to add LeBron James via free agency. Most reports and prediction markets rank Minnesota distantly behind other teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State …

On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees played the finale of their three-games series with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home). The Yankees won by a score of 2-0. Since they played a double-header, the Yankees were able to add a …