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Entering 2024, the Houston Astros were expected to be legitimate postseason contenders. But after 42 regular season games played, Houston is still trying to find its footing. If that doesn’t happen, could starting pitcher Justin Verlander once again be on …

The Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is in hot water with a large faction of fans following his controversial graduation speech. After Butker’s May 11 commencement remarks at Benedictine College on May 11 went viral, a petition demanding the …

SANTA CLARA – Six prime-time kickoffs are strewn across the 49ers’ schedule, dawning with a Sept. 9 opener against the New York Jets, then saving the NFC Championship Game rematch with the Detroit Lions for Dec. 30. Both of those …

By Holmes Lybrand, Sabrina Souza and Gregory Krieg | CNN Sen. Bob Menendez’s lawyer launched his defense Wednesday in a Manhattan courtroom, insisting that the New Jersey Democrat never engaged in the international bribery scheme described by federal prosecutors and …

The 49ers have been done no favors by the NFL scheduling computers. Just another reason to hate the machines. Sure, the defending NFC Champions will be given an easy enough entry into the season, but the team’s November and December …

WEEK 1 AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 2:05 p.m., Sept. 8, CBS Away we go. This doesn’t have quite as much juice now that Russell Wilson is no longer in Denver, but it’s still an interesting way to start the season. The …

Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputies shot someone in the 4500 block of South Himalaya Circle on Wednesday afternoon. Officials have not said what led to the shooting or whether the person survived their injuries. Just after 4 p.m., the Arapahoe County …

Megan Thee Stallion performs in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Noam Galai/Getty Images Theater Jackalope Theatre presents “The Singularity Play,” Jay Stull’s existential comedy/sci-fi horror story about a theater troupe that gathers to rehearse a new play written by …

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches as quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, throw the ball during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Saturday, May 11, 2024. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times The …

Pedro Martinez talks outside Benito Juarez High School in Chicago. In Springfield on Wednesday, Martinez said, “We’re not trying to get more than our fair share,” Martinez said. “We’re just trying to make sure that CPS gets treated fairly along …

Land O’Frost’s plant at 700 E. 107th St. in Pullman. Google Maps Deli meats company Land O’Frost will lay off 215 workers when it shutters its plant in Pullman, according to a filing under the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining …

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the NFL’s most talented defenses, but that means the competition for roster spots is brutal. And for defensive end and former second-round pick Drake Jackson, he may be running out of chances. On …

The Green Bay Packers have redone their linebacker unit this offseason, and now a former player in Ty Summers has found his next home in the NFL. Chris Tomasson with the Denver Gazette posted to X that Summers had signed a deal …

NHL Hall of Fame Adam Oates has come to the defense of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner. Following the Maple Leafs’ first-round playoff exit to the Boston Bruins, fans took aim at Marner for his play. The forward didn’t …

According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward has never missed an offseason program. But he apparently will in 2024. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on May 15 that Heyward “has not attended voluntary offseason workouts” this year …

The Cincinnati Bengals need a reliable third option at wide receiver behind Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins after veteran Tyler Boyd signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. The answer could be right out there, according to The Athletic’s …

The PGA Championship takes place at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, boasting a par 71 and stretching across 7,457 yards. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, it features generously wide fairways, but beware the unforgiving Bluegrass rough. With water hazards on seven …

The Los Angeles Lakers will have options to improve their roster this offseason, potentially adding a third star to the mix around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Lakers have an interest in …

The Washington Commanders aren’t done adding pass-catchers who played for offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury with the Arizona Cardinals. Journeyman wide receiver Damiere Byrd will join veteran tight end Zach Ertz as former Kingsbury players in a supporting cast revamped for …

Oakland’s homeless population rose 9% over the past two years, even as the total number of unhoused people in Alameda County dipped 3%, according to the latest official estimate released Wednesday. Despite the increase in Oakland, the new figures represent …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Treat addiction, mentalillness to help homeless Re: “Politicians keep shifting blame on homelessness” (Page A9, May 12). The title of Dan Walters’ piece on homelessness …

ANTIOCH — From beef cattle shows to Tina Turner tributes and western chainsaw demonstrations, the annual Contra Costa County Fair offers a little bit of everything Thursday through Sunday at the Contra Costa Event Center. In addition to the annual …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. ‘San Francisco’ namedoesn’t belong to SFO Some hyper-sensitive San Franciscans think SFO is the only airport that can use the name “San Francisco.” San Francisco …

Associated Press WASHINGTON — Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April to the fourth lowest month of the Biden administration, authorities said Wednesday, bucking the usual spring increase. U.S. officials have largely …

SAN DIEGO — Thirteen months ago, Rockies lefty Austin Gomber was lost. He had a 0-4 record and a 12.12 ERA. He made an emotional admission, saying that being part of the 2021 trade that sent Nolan Arenado to St. …

Gerald Reed speaks to supporters and reporters outside Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill after his life sentence was commuted in 2021. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere / Sun-Times In a case filled with legal twists, Gerald Reed was found not guilty …

FILE – Illinois plays against Northwestern during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, in Chicago, on Nov. 20, 2010. Wrigley Field will host a college football game …