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The Vancouver Canucks will undoubtedly be a team to watch once the NHL Olympic roster freeze is over. This is because they will be one of the league’s biggest sellers leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. It is …

The Los Angeles Rams enjoyed a strong 2025 campaign, but when push came to shove, they could not get past the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. Now, the team is headed back to the drawing board this offseason, …

Several interconnected vignettes make up “Chronicles From the Siege,” Abdallah Alkhatib’s harrowing, poignant, sometimes darkly hilarious dispatch from the frontlines of a violent blitz. The drama is shot with a documentarian’s eye and unfolds in the ruins of an unnamed …

For Brock Nelson, gold medal matchups at the Olympics is a storied legacy in his family. The NHL player for the Colorado Avalanche is one of 25 men representing Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, and now he …

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not be sellers after all. Toronto has gotten off to a slow start this season, and many expected the Maple Leafs to be sellers ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. One of their top …

Novelist Naomi Hirahara, author of books including “Clark and Division” and “Evergreen,” returns with a new mystery set in Pasadena, “Crown City.” A winner of the Edgar and McCavity awards for mystery writers and a former chapter president of the …

The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival will once again honor the little berry that started it all at the Buena Park theme park as the Knott’s culinary team takes center stage with 100 specialty food items, live entertainment and family activities — …

LOS ANGELES — Cori Close couldn’t contain her emotions. The tears started forming as the first question was posed, and the attention turned from No. 2 UCLA’s victory against Washington to its next game. Sunday’s matchup with Wisconsin represents the …

Laura Williams has emerged as a breakout presence for the USC women’s basketball team, which is on a six-game win streak. She’s become the Trojans’ premier rebounder, not only due to her length but because of her determination. “Her athleticism …

The Los Angeles Chargers have proven that no matter the need at certain positions, they could also be willing to make major swings in the free agent market that could not only improve their roster, but extend their Super Bowl …

It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders are selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and NFL insider Jason La Canfora doubled down, saying the No. 1 pick is “virtually unattainable.” “The …

While the Miami Dolphins have quickly gotten rid of several key players, other teams are taking note, especially a team like the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the release of Tyreek Hill, the Steelers hope to rekindle a flame in the hopes …

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to utilize their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, as a vital platform for developing young talent and providing valuable game experience. South Bay opened a back-to-back road set against the Texas Legends on …

The Montreal Canadiens are expected to be buyers ahead of the trade deadline, and one area of need is defense. Montreal is battling for a playoff spot, and with the Eastern Conference wide open, the Canadiens could go all-in this …

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FREMONT — Two East Bay tech and industrial buildings were purchased by a real estate and investment firm in deals that show there is still some confidence in Bay Area commercial sites despite a difficult market. Ares Management, acting through …

The Hotline is delighted to provide West Coast fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Phoenix-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on Feb. 20 …

Drake’s Brewing in San Leandro has announced it will partner with a Central Coast California brewery, Figueroa Mountain Brewing, to form a joint venture called West Coast Craft. Related Articles 6 European beer stews to try this winter What to …

Drake’s Brewing in San Leandro has announced it will partner with a Central Coast California brewery, Figueroa Mountain Brewing, to form a joint venture called West Coast Craft. Related Articles 6 European beer stews to try this winter What to …

Caleb Flynn, who competed on “American Idol” in 2013, was arrested and charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in Ohio on Thursday. Caleb, 39, faces one count of murder, two counts of felonious assault with a deadly weapon. He …

We are less than a month away from NFL free agency kicking off. For the Cincinnati Bengals, free agency will determine what needs the team has heading into the NFL Draft. Currently, most of the focus is on improving their …

The New York Mets certainly didn’t invest $42 million annually in Bo Bichette for fans to dissect uncertain February grounders in minute detail. But that’s precisely what unfolded. A trending video making the rounds on X captured Bichette fielding routine …

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid may have just spilled the beans when it comes to Travis Kelce’s eventual retirement news. Reid chose to address the media on February 20, ahead of the 2026 NFL Combine and free agency. …

Television has always been more than an escape for me. Growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s on the South Side of Chicago, I was always thrilled to see women and girls who looked like me and reminded me …

The Motion Picture Association urged ByteDance on Friday to stop copyright infringement on its Seedance 2.0 AI platform, saying that the Chinese company’s assurances are not enough. Speaking on behalf of its seven member companies, the MPA sent a cease …

Phil Spencer is retiring as Microsoft Gaming CEO after nearly 40 years with the Xbox owner. He will stay on in an adviser capacity until later in the year. Asha Sharma, most recently president of product development for Microsoft’s CoreAI …

Protesters on Friday descended on Southern California Edison’s 24th Annual Black History Month Celebration, demanding that the company’s CEO, who was speaking inside, do more to bolster the company’s relief to families whose Pasadena and Altadena homes were destroyed or …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to hsbballjg@gmail.com. Friday, February 20, 2026 PUBLIC LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Curie vs. Lincoln Park at UIC, title, 8 Hyde Park vs. Kenwood at UIC, 6 EAST …

The Chicago Bears quickly became America’s sweetheart in the NFL last season as they won the NFC North and made a run to the NFC Divisional Round before falling in overtime to the Los Angeles Rams. They completed a remarkable …

The Toronto Blue Jays could soon make another addition to their rotation. Toronto entered spring training with an excess of starting pitching. But it was revealed that Shane Bieber will begin the year on the injured list. Eric Lauer and …

By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, which was shuttered in 2012 during the country’s …

MILAN — Canada survived another close call in the Milano Cortina Olympic Games’ knockout phase Sunday, overcoming a two-goal deficit to Finland and securing a spot in Sunday’s gold-medal final in the game’s final minute with a Nathan MacKinnon power-play …

By Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg The first time I saw a Tesla Model S was also the first time I met Elon Musk. It was 2011, and he had brought an early Model S to the West Side Highway in Manhattan, where we …

By Robert Burnson, Bloomberg Two former Google engineers and one of their husbands were indicted for allegedly stealing trade secrets relating to the company’s Tensor processor for Pixel phones. The three — all Iranian nationals — were charged in a …

The Rams are promoting passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports. Scheelhaase, 35, has spent the past two seasons with the Rams after serving as offensive coordinator at Iowa State in 2023. He replaces …

The Chargers hired eight new coaches for Jim Harbaugh’s staff Friday, including offensive line coach Butch Barry and linebackers coach Sean Spence. Barry replaces Mike Devlin, who was fired last month along with offensive coordinator Greg Roman, and Spence replaces …

If you want an indication exactly how bad things went for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman in 2025, take into account that, by all indications, there were exactly ZERO feelers for Bateman at the 2025 NFL trade deadline. That’s …

When it comes to quarterbacks, the Los Angeles Chargers have quite a few who have had prolific careers. Nonetheless, there is one that stands out above the rest: Philip Rivers. While nine Chargers QBs ultimately made Bleacher Report’s list of …

The mini rivalry between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Jacksonville Jaguars has reached a boiling point. It could even tip over if rumors about a certain signing come to light. Ever since Liam Coen left the Bucs for Jacksonville, …

The Los Angeles Rams plan to be aggressive in building out their roster around reigning MVP Matthew Stafford, which could include making a trade for a player on the other side of the line of scrimmage, like Minkah Fitzpatrick. LA …