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The Bears likely will begin training camp without several key players. They put linebacker T.J. Edwards on the Non-Football Injury list and nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon and defensive end Shemar Turner on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Any of …

Mattel’s iconic toy cars are making their big screen debut in Apple Original Films’ “Matchbox,” which released its first action-packed trailer starring John Cena. The Sam Hargrave-directed film was adapted from the famous die-cast toy vehicle line. “Matchbox” will follow …

Six men lie face down on the ground, licking a deserted street in L.A. It’s a stomach-churning introduction, but “Sour Minnows” is not a conventional tale. It’s a hangout movie about roommates Ricky (David Brown, “Jury Duty”) and Tepper (Chase …

As it turns out, a sequel to “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” was written. But whether fans will ever get to see it produced for the big screen remains to be seen due to “financial” reasons. “We actually wrote …

In an epic bout, Premier Boxing Champions travels to Australia, where American boxer Errol “The Truth” Spence, Jr. (28-1-0) takes on Australian Tim “The Phoenix” Tszyu (27-3-0) in a high-profile middleweight match. Spence, Jr. vs. Tszyu takes place on Saturday, …

Apple has unveiled the teaser for “Neuromancer,” a sci-fi drama led by Callum Turner, based on the landmark 1984 novel by William Gibson. The Apple TV series is created by Graham Roland (“Dark Winds”) and JD Dillard (“The Twilight Zone”), …

Braden Montgomery used his power to provide one of the most memorable moments of the White Sox season when he marked his June 9 major-league debut with a walk-off home run against the Braves. Other than that, Montgomery’s muscle has largely …

PITTSBURGH – If these are the dog days of the season, consider the Cubs a bunch of energetic Jack Russell terriers. The vibes were detectably high after Friday night’s win over the Pirates, an extra-inning nailbiter with a division foe …

“Oh, it was beautiful — a ray of sunshine with basketballs,” Lyric Williams said. “I met Rickea Jackson. I saw Paige Bueckers. We took pictures with Flau’jae Johnson.” The 16-year-old Chicagoan described her experience at WNBA Live, the league’s annual …

Tiago Splitter couldn’t explain why Noa Essengue seemed to spend a majority of his Summer League minutes knocked down on the hardwood rather than upright and showing promise in Year 2. It obviously irked the new Bulls head coach, however, …

At his second White House Correspondents Dinner on Friday at the Waldorf Astoria, President Trump delivered a speech in which he mocked members of the press (Kaitlin Collins), celebrities (Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen), and politicians (Adam Schiff, Gavin Newsom) who …

In reporting on the internal feuding among Republicans on Capitol Hill, NOTUS journalist Reese Gorman wrote Friday on social media: “Last week, right off the House Floor, Mike Johnson’s frustrations with the rebels who delve the House into chaos boiled …

It took approximately 13-and-a-half-minutes for a backflip on Friday night. It’s hard to know if that’s a Benson Boone record of some kind, or whether the number of backflips he subsequently pulled off — about five or six for those …

The upcoming “EverQuest” reboot video game, “EverQuest Legends,” will launch with the 25-year-old franchise’s fan-favorite Kerran cat race as playable characters. The announcement was made Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con’s “EverQuest Legends” panel, just days ahead of the game’s July …

As shelves at the Save A Lot in West Lawn began to empty, Gladys Roman filled her shopping cart with whatever she could find to get her through the next few weeks. Roman walked out of the store with a …

Fans got a sneak peek at Hudson Williams’ starring role in “Yaga” on Saturday afternoon. A clip from Crave’s upcoming mystery thriller was shown during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring series cast members Noah Reid (“Schitt’s Creek”), Clark …

“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” Season 2 has cast newcomer Ruaridh Aldington as a series regular. The news was announced today at the “Star Trek” 60th anniversary panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Aldington will play Keats, a young alien with a …

At the halfway point of the 2026 season, the league goes into the 22nd edition of the WNBA All-Star Game. The best and brightest players, like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Allisha Gray, Olivia Miles, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson …

Roman Roy did some pretty devilish things on “Succession,” so perhaps it makes sense that “Family Guy” has tapped star Kieran Culkin to play Satan in a new Halloween-themed special that will run exclusively on Hulu later this year. Culkin’s …

Reading Time: 2 minutes More than two weeks after 18-year-old Nolan Wells was found dead near Mississippi’s Horn Island, one of the biggest questions surrounding his final hours has become even more complicated. A woman identified as Katie McCormack has …

HBO Max wants it all. The most-nominated network enters Phase 2 of the Emmy race with the year’s two most-nominated series, giving the platform a rare opportunity to capture television’s top drama and comedy prizes, and potentially make history across …

Holding a black-and-white photo of his great aunt, Scott Long leaned over the Chicago Riverwalk railing Friday and scattered a handful of flowers into the river, honoring a life the S.S. Eastland disaster claimed 111 years ago. Long, 62, took …

The Paramount+ multi-cam comedy “Crutch” is done after just one season, Variety has learned. The series, which starred Tracy Morgan in the title role, originally debuted on Paramount+ back in November 2025. News of the series ending comes as little …

Caitlin Clark flops too much. She talks too much trash. She’s overly dramatic in campaigning for calls. Those are the casual reasons to root against her. Then there are the heavier ones. Clark’s stardom has become a mirror for larger …

PITTSBURGH — It’s no secret what the Cubs, clear buyers at the trade deadline, are shopping for this summer. They need pitching. But they won’t be the only team seeking an upgrade. Do they have what it takes to convince …

Fourteen-year-old London Harris has dreams of someday being president of the United States, and on Friday morning she got to see a former commander-in-chief up close. Former President Barack Obama surprised London, along with nearly 100 other ninth grade girls …

PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement. “I believe …

Patrick Kane understands the nostalgia angle of his Blackhawks return runs deep. It means a lot to him, too, to likely finish his career in the city where he carved his reputation as arguably the greatest American player in NHL …

MILWAUKEE — CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office’s arrest report, Romo performed poorly on field sobriety …

No way Angel Reese was going to miss a chance to capture a moment Friday with former President Barack Obama, who dropped in on the WNBA’s All-Stars before their media duties got underway at the Obama Presidential Center. “Gotta get …

The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and Janet Yang Productions have granted four filmmakers $25,000 to produce their films as part of the Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge. The filmmakers include Keshni Kashyap Nilsson (“The Shoe Burglars”), Nayon …

Noah Wyle knows some “The Pitt” fans came down hard on his character, Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, given how the character’s personal struggles caused him to lash out at some of his colleagues in Season 2. But he tries not …

Hasbro is launching a brand new “My Little Pony” series exclusively on YouTube. Titled “My Little Pony: Forever Frienship,” the show will debut on YouTube in early 2027. Nine-minute episodes will drop bi-weekly. The series is said to follow “Twilight …

HBO’s upcoming DC Studios drama “Lanterns” got a new trailer for the Green Lantern-inspired mystery at San Diego Comic Con. The eight-episode series premieres on HBO on Aug. 16. The show stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, a veteran Green …

Shafts of sunlight angle into glistening turquoise water. Four beluga whales, in near-synchronized perfection, glide by, eyeing the cluster of visitors on the other side of a huge picture window. One of those visitors is Karisa Tang, Shedd Aquarium’s vice …

For one day, 12-year-old Hannah Cole got to put on a helmet and learn what it’s like to be a Chicago firefighter. Cole was among dozens of girls taking part in the Chicago Fire Department’s “Firefighter for a Day” event …

Tariffs imposed last year drove small-business owners to take on new debt, tap into retirement savings and raise prices, among other measures, according to a national survey released this week. Many businesses experienced challenges beyond the cost of tariffs, said …

President Trump’s Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday accused Democrats of politicizing the rising cost of electricity for American consumers. At the “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” event in Washington, D.C., Wright said that some developers of data centers “have stopped the …

A federal judge on Thursday extended the order blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for an additional 14 days, meaning the deal cannot close before Aug. 18. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin is scheduled to hold a hearing on Aug. 3 on a …

In a sentence that would surely leave Homer dumbfounded, Odysseus has been Funko Pop-ed. The epic Greek hero has been miniaturized into the popular collectible following the blockbuster release of “The Odyssey.” The 5-inch figurine showcases a bearded Odysseus, played …