St. Patrick coach Mike Bailey continues to check off the boxes in his long, highly-successful coaching career. Last season Bailey reached the IHSA State Finals for the first time, finishing third in Class 3A. He had been close before, losing …
Mike Bailey’s run at St. Patrick, Lyons’ finds its footing and a MSL breakdown Read MoreRICHMOND — A former Richmond police officer who came within one juror of being acquitted has now officially emerged victorious after Contra Costa prosecutors dismissed assault charges against him on Monday. Eric Smith Jr., who was fired from the Richmond …
Ex-Richmond officer wins police brutality case: DA dismisses charges after 11-1 jury vote Read MoreSan Jose City Hall’s plaza has seen lowrider shows, a huge EDM concert, protests and more. But it’s never looked like it did on Saturday when 2,000 people covered the plaza with illuminated umbrellas. It’s part of a “flash art” …
Photos: ‘Invisible Skies’ turns San Jose City Hall plaza into a luminescent art piece with the help of 2,000 participants. Read MoreWith a national champion crowned and the College Football Playoff format set for next season, it’s time to look ahead to 2026 with the Hotline’s fearless industry forecast. The following 10 predictions largely involve off-the-field (and court) issues that will …
College sports in 2026: NFL media deal, NCAA Tournament expansion, realignment whispers and more Hotline predictions Read MoreArchbishop Riordan’s basketball programs remain on the sidelines as the San Francisco school navigates multiple cases of tuberculosis in its community. Riordan athletic director Bob Greene told the Bay Area News Group on Monday afternoon that the Crusaders’ boys basketball …
Tuberculosis outbreak leads to another Riordan basketball postponement Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Where does Jelly Roll stand? He claims to be too much of a “dumb redneck” (his words, not ours) to know just yet. Where others used the Grammy Awards to condemn ICE’s siege against American communities, …
Jelly Roll Claims He’s a ‘Dumb Redneck’ But Will Address ICE Violence … Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes On Friday, the Justice Department released a massive collection of photos and documents related to its investigation into deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Numerous public figures were mentioned in the files, including Donald Trump, Elon Musk, …
Jeffrey Epstein’s Secret Child Revealed In Email From Sarah Ferguson: Report Read MoreLook Dine-In Cinemas has closed its multiplexes in Redlands, Downey and Monrovia, leaving customers with gift cards and subscription memberships wondering about their investments. Customers arriving for matinees of such films as “Send Help” on Sunday, Feb. 1, witnessed the …
Look Dine-In Cinemas close in Redlands, Downey and Monrovia Read MoreApplications for the Port of Los Angeles’ 2026 Summer Internship Program are open now through Feb. 13 College students majoring in all disciplines can gain hands-on experience working at the nation’s busiest port. Assignment opportunities are available in various fields, …
Port of LA summer college internship applications due by Feb. 13 Read MoreAmazon, which announced plans last week to shutter its grab-and-go-groceries and gadget stores, says it is laying off 3,339 jobs in Southern California beginning in April as part of the shakeup of its Fresh and Go-branded grocery stores. On Jan. …
Amazon cutting 3,339 jobs at Southern California convenience stores Read MoreThe Los Angeles Daily News girls basketball Top 15 rankings for February 2, 2026: 1. Sierra Canyon (24-2, 9-0): Sophomore guard Hamiley Arenas transferred from Notre Dame to Sierra Canyon on January 28 and could be eligible as soon as …
LA Daily News girls basketball Top 15 rankings, Feb. 2 Read MoreOne of the most exciting parts of the upcoming offseason for New York Giants fans will be seeing how new head coach John Harbaugh shapes his roster. Harbaugh will have significant say over personnel, and while Joe Schoen will certainly …
Giants Mock Draft Lands Elite Playmakers on Offense & Defense Read MoreThe New York Mets are having a very solid offseason, especially in the past few weeks, bringing in names like Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., and Freddy Peralta all since the start of January. However, with spring training starting later …
Mets Join 3 Other MLB Teams Linked to Former Mariners All-Star Infielder Read MoreThe Philadelphia Philliesâ pitching depth took another hit when 6-foot-6 right-hander Gunner Mayer elected free agency and signed a minor-league contract with an American League club, amid fresh questions about how Philadelphia will fit out its starting rotation and complete …
Phillies Lose 6-Foot-6 Strikeout Artist to AL Team Amid Rotation Questions Read MoreTrack workers at Bowman-Gray Stadium are getting a helping hand from a few familiar faces. As the crew works to clear the snow for the February 4 Cook Out Clash, NASCAR Cup Series drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Todd Gilliland …
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Todd Gilliland Help Shovel Snow for Cook Out Clash Read MoreWith three days remaining before the NBA trade deadline, Luka Dončić made one thing clear: he is not pressing the Los Angeles Lakers to force a move. Following the Lakers’ 112–100 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday — Dončić’s …
Luka Dončić Sends Clear Message as Lakers’ Trade Options Dwindle Read MoreThe Las Vegas Raiders are heading into one of the most pivotal offseasons in franchise history, and one that could potentially see them skyrocket from worst to first. That said, there are undoubtedly going to be some tough decisions that …
Raiders’ $9.3M Weapon Listed as Top Trade Target for Panthers, Broncos Read MoreThe shuffling on Matt LaFleur’s Green Bay Packers coaching staff continued at the start of Super Bowl week Monday. CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported the Packers are “expected to hire” former San Francisco 49ers defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks. The …
Packers Adding Veteran Secondary Coach to Begin Super Bowl Week: Report Read MoreDetails have finally emerged on the alternative to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show — and the show is already sparking some controversy online. Turning Point USA had announced it would hold its own halftime show, responding to criticism when …
Announcement of Alternative to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Controversy Read MoreHeading into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves have a strong frontline of the starting rotation that includes Chris Sale and Spencer Schwellenbach. Beyond Sale and Schwellenbach is a cast of arms that includes Spender Strider, Grant Holmes, Reynaoldo Lopez, …
Braves’ Hurston Waldrep Receives Major Update Ahead of 2026 Season Read MoreThe Montreal Canadiens have seemingly switched their trade focus in recent days. Montreal will still be looking to strengthen its roster ahead of the March 6 deadline. After all, the club’s current three-game win streak has solidified its place in …
Canadiens Cool Interest in Star, Shift Trade Focus to Other Targets Read MoreJim Schwartz’s return to the Cleveland Browns remains uncertain, but one of the top landing spots he was linked to is now off the table. Cleveland passed over Schwartz in its head coaching search, opting instead for Todd Monken. That …
Browns Get Positive News on Jim Schwartz After Blowup Read MoreThe Las Vegas Raiders have the opportunity to select former Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in April. Moreover, Mendoza showed that he’s a student of the game after taking …
Raiders-Linked Fernando Mendoza Shares Big Peyton Manning Lesson Read MoreWe are just four days from the NBA trade deadline, and with the Los Angeles Lakers looking back at the anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade, it’s a good reminder that things can happen quite suddenly–and quite out of the …
Lakers ‘Shopping’ Ex-Starter as NBA Trade Deadline Nears Read MoreLewis Hamilton has always lived at the intersection of Formula 1 excellence and global celebrity. Now, as the seven-time world champion prepares for one of the most pivotal seasons of his career with Ferrari, his name is once again dominating …
Lewis Hamilton Sparks Kim Kardashian Dating Buzz After Ferrari Barcelona Test Read MoreFormer MLB general manager Jim Bowden released his offseason grades for all 30 MLB teams for The Athletic. Bowden gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a scathing critique of their offseason, assigning them a D+ grade. He also predicts a fourth-place finish …
Former MLB GM Gives Harsh Critique of Diamondbacks’ Offseason Read MoreMatthew Stafford is once again a driver of offseason intrigue for the Los Angeles Rams, and his head coach shared a potentially telling update as the team and player prepare to either continue together or go their separate ways. There …
Rams Deliver Major News About Matthew Stafford as Deadline Nears Read Moren one of the most memorable and unconventional sponsor exemption requests in recent memory, Joel Dahmen secured a spot in the Waste Management Phoenix Open with a creative appeal that had fans and fellow pros talking. Rather than a formal letter …
Joel Dahmen Uses Humor and Creativity to Earn Phoenix Open Exemption Read MoreThe NFL will officially be in the offseason following Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8. The big game will pit the Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and after the final …
NFL Announces Change for 2026 Season Read MoreTravis Kelce and his fiancée, Taylow Swift, have stayed out of the public eye since the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season came to an end last month. After 13 seasons in the NFL, Kelce is deciding whether he’s ready to retire …
Video of Taylor Swift Turns Heads at Grammys After-Party Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers have long been believed to be canvassing the market for a high-calibre 3-and-D wing as the February 5 trade deadline approaches. More recently, however, a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst suggested that general …
Lakers Urged to Make Move for $48 Million Rim Protector Read MoreAs the Kansas City Chiefs brace for an offseason full of difficult financial decisions, one name continues to surface in trade speculation… Chris Jones. And with Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles never shying away from calculated bets in the …
Bears Linked to Three-Time Super Bowl Champion Amid Chiefs Cap Crunch Read MoreThe World Baseball Classic is right around the corner. Teams are finalizing their rosters, and there are some hurdles that need to be jumped. Insurance is causing plenty of problems for multiple countries, which means some star players are being …
Dodgers Closer To Play in World Baseball Classic Despite 2023 Injury Read MoreFor the Atlanta Falcons, the focus is now fully on the offseason — but this one will look different under new leadership from the front office down to the head coach. Owner Arthur Blank fired general manager Terry Fontenot and …
Falcons’ Kyle Pitts Decision Could Lead to Atlanta Drafting SEC 9-TD Playmaker Read MoreAt the Grammy Awards Sunday night, Chappell Roan took the red-carpet trend of naked dressing by female celebrities to a new level by wearing a sheer, burgundy chiffon slip dress that effectively left her topless, with a lower half that …
The painful-looking mechanics of Chappell Roan’s near-naked Grammys dress Read MoreWelcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) boys Athlete of the Week poll. For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow …
Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week Read MoreA 2,055-square-foot house built in 1949 has changed hands. The spacious unit in the 600 block of Empey Way in San Jose was sold on Dec. 24, 2025 for $1,350,000 which represents a price per square foot of $657. This …
Inside the $1.4 million sale of a Santa Clara County home Read MoreOne person was killed and two others wounded in a shooting Friday evening in San Francisco’s Western Addition. The shooting was reported around 5:13 p.m. Jan. 30 at Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street, near the public sports fields across …
1 dies after triple shooting near San Francisco’s Jefferson Square Read MoreSAN JOSE — Police announced that they have arrested a man in connection with a swarm of suspected car arsons reported near downtown and Willow Glen late last month, linking him to nearly 20 torched vehicles while also looking into …
San Jose: Man arrested in connection with swarm of suspected vehicle arsons Read MoreWelcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) girls Athlete of the Week poll. For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow …
Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week Read More