DEKALB — Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has resigned to take a job in the NFL, the school announced Wednesday. Hammock coached the Huskies for seven seasons and led them to the 2021 Mid-American Conference championship and the program’s first …
Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock steps down to take job in NFL Read MoreTheater Kelvin Grullon (left) and Lenin D’Anthony Izquierdo star in “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.” Hugo Hentoff The world premiere of Marco Antonio Rodriguez’s adaptation of Junot Diaz’s novel, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” stars Lenin …
20 things to do in Chicago Feb. 19-25 Read MoreSAN JOSE — San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini is the youngest NHL player competing in the men’s hockey tournament at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina. All the 19-year-old Celebrini has done so far is become the event’s …
Sharks unsurprised by Macklin Celebrini’s Olympic star turn: ‘He’s the best player in the world’ Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes As we previously reported, Bunnie Xo just released a new memoir. And as expected, the book contains a number of revelations about her marriage to Jelly Roll, including intimate details about their sex life. Bunnie opens …
Bunnie Xo Says Jelly Roll Cheated Even Though They Had an Open Marriage Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes We have tragic news to report from the world of music today. Lil Poppa — the up-and-coming rapper out of Jacksonville, Florida — has passed away. He was just 25 years old. Rapper Lil Poppa has …
Lil Poppa Cause of Death: Popular Rapper Was 25 Read MoreBy SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of days when the weather gets hot, dry and windy — ideal to spark extreme wildfires — has nearly tripled in the past 45 years across the globe, with the trend increasing …
Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe Read MoreTo borrow a line from “Sesame Street,” today’s edition of “Learning to Count” is brought to you by the letters “E,” “C” and “R.” They stand for Enhanced City Resources. For taxpaying residents of the city of Los Angeles, it’s …
Where are the adults? LA’s reckless gamble on the 2028 Games Read MoreBeckoning audiences on a whimsical jaunt to always look on the bright side of life, the touring revival of “Spamalot” is especially winning for its unabashed determination to deliver on all manners of silliness. Rafters-packed on the opening night of …
Review: Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ is clearly ‘not dead yet’ in Costa Mesa Read MoreFlashback to a year ago and the Lakers were in a fairly similar position entering Game 55; a 33-21 record as the Luka Doncic era was just getting underway. Doncic is certainly the forefront of the now – and future …
Analysis: 5 questions the Lakers need to answer over the next 2 months Read MoreBy STEVE PEOPLES and MICHELLE L. PRICE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted a White House reception for Black History Month on Wednesday, less than two weeks after he sparked a bipartisan outcry by posting a racist video on …
Trump, weeks after backlash over racist post, hosts Black History Month reception Read MoreLOS ANGELES — The UCLA women’s basketball season is far from over. In fact, everything the Bruins want to achieve remains in front of them – defending their Big Ten Tournament championship, avenging a 2025 Final Four loss. To reach …
No. 2 UCLA women set sights on Washington with an eye to the future Read MoreThe city’s Bureau of Engineering has selected global engineering firm Tetra Tech to fortify and relight the Sixth Street Viaduct following repeated copper wire thefts that left sections of the bridge dark, officials announced on Wednesday. Tetra Tech began design …
LA City hires a firm to relight the darkened Sixth Street Bridge Read MoreMILAN — The much-anticipated Milano Cortina Olympic Games hockey gold medal final between Team USA and Team Canada was nearly derailed twice in Wednesday’s quarterfinal round. Both the U.S. and Canada needed overtime to move on to Friday’s semifinals. Quinn …
Team USA needs overtime to avoid upset by Sweden Read MoreRevenue shortfalls, rising liability payouts and departmental overspending contributed to a second consecutive annual budget deficit for Los Angeles, City Controller Kenneth Mejia reported. On Wednesday, the controller’s office released its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the 2024-25 fiscal year, …
LA’s consecutive deficits call for ‘bold’ government reforms, controller urges Read MoreUCLA fired its chief financial officer Tuesday after he blasted the university for its money management — and sizeable deficit — before his arrival on the Westwood campus. The firing of Steve Agostini was announced by Chancellor Julio Frenk in …
UCLA fires CFO days after he tells Daily Bruin about ‘financial management flaws and failures’ Read MoreThe Las Vegas Raiders need to improve their offensive line, and they have roughly $87.8 million in cap space to spend this offseason, according to Spotrac. With the Silver and Black projected to take former Indiana Hoosiers, having him protected …
Tyler Linderbaum Gets Big Projection Amid Raiders Speculation Read MoreFrancis Ngannou‘s coach, Eric Nicksick opened up about his potential options for opponents and specifically named Vadim Nemkov. Nicksick called Nemkov the toughest fight outside the UFC and believes a PFL heavyweight title clash makes the most sense. Nemkov recently …
Francis Ngannou’s Coach Calls Vadim Nemkov the Only Real Challenge in PFL Read MoreThe Green Bay Packers‘ 2025 season ended on a sour note with a 31-27 wild-card playoff loss to the Chicago Bears. Despite having an 18-point lead at halftime, the Packers let the game slip through their fingers as Chicago came …
Packers May Have Been Given 1 More Reason to Consider Re-Signing WR Romeo Doubs Read MoreThe Cleveland Cavaliers are at an interesting point in the season and the team’s history in general, as right now they are looking to make a playoff push with Donovan Mitchell and new addition James Harden, but at the same …
Cavaliers Get Major Evan Mobley Injury Update Amid ‘99%’ LeBron Return Rumors Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors provided a cautiously optimistic update on guard Seth Curry, who has appeared in just two games since rejoining the franchise in December. In a medical bulletin released by the team, the Warriors said Curry — sidelined …
Warriors Give New Update on Seth Curry’s Return Timeline Read MoreCompetitors from every country have shown up in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina – and so have competitors of every species! In a bid for Olympic glory, the Canine Delegation sent their best cross-country four-legged athlete to …
Dog Goes for Gold on Olympic Cross-Country Ski Course During Race Read MoreThere has been little to no information given about Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon, who missed the entire 2025 season due to a foot and/or ankle injury, leading to rampant speculation that has continued into the offseason. Mixon, a …
Texans Projected to Sever Ties With $55 Million Team Captain Read MoreIt was about the time when San Francisco 49ers legends Joe Montana and Jerry Rice welcomed us to The Breakfast Ball celebrity golf tournament presented by Thomas Bagels and Front Office Sports when I wondered if this was all a …
What It’s Really Like Playing in a Super Bowl Celebrity Golf Tournament Read MoreMock draft season is upon us, and one analyst has the New England Patriots selecting a playmaking wide receiver from the SEC. NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry predicted New England will draft Kevin Concepcion out of Texas A&M with the …
Patriots Projected To Add Explosive SEC Playmaker In Mock Draft Read MoreTravis Kelce’s fiancée, Taylor Swift, has kept a noticeably low profile since the end of the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season. While Kelce attended multiple Super Bowl LX events in San Francisco and competed in golf tournaments in Phoenix and Pebble …
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Rumored to Make Major Public Appearance Read MoreThe Cleveland Browns already cleaned house on the coaching staff, and the new regime is about to undertake the same process with regards to the offense. Guard Joel Bitonio has been a member of the Browns’ offensive line all 12 …
7-Time Pro Bowler Expected to Part Ways With Browns Read MoreOn Monday, Feb. 9, Jayson Tatum took a major step forward in his recovery from an Achilles injury. The Boston Celtics forward joined the Maine Celtics (and some end-of-bench players) for his first practice session since his injury. In a …
Celtics Teammate Details Jayson Tatum’s First Practice Since Injury Read MoreA deal will keep the Moffett Field Commissary open for at least two more years, South Bay Democrat Rep. Sam Liccardo’s office said Wednesday, preserving a key source of low-cost groceries for veterans while a long-term solution is explored. The …
Deal keeps Moffett Field Commissary open at least two more years Read MoreOAKLAND — Mayor Barbara Lee‘s city-issued SUV was stolen over the holiday weekend from a secured City Hall parking lot, after her keys were swiped from inside the building, authorities confirmed to this news outlet on Wednesday. Police have identified …
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-issued SUV stolen from City Hall lot Read MoreA house that sold for $2.9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in San Jose in the past week. In total, 37 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past …
The 10 most expensive homes sold in San Jose the week of Jan. 12 Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO — Seth Curry, the younger brother of Warriors superstar Steph, still has a ways to go before he returns to the Golden State rotation. Seth Curry has missed the past 24 games with sciatica, and the Warriors announced …
Why Seth Curry, Steph’s younger brother, will not return for Warriors until early March Read MoreAfter years of persistent issues at San Jose’s beleaguered animal shelter, a group of welfare advocates finally has had enough. Related Articles Monterey Bay Aquarium names new CEO Looking for a small pet? Consider a domestic rat Tortoise’s relatively quick …
“I don’t see any other route but litigation”: San Jose rebuffs advocates’ demands of animal shelter Read MoreSCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Major League Baseball’s impending labor battle took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when Tony Clark, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, suddenly resigned following an internal investigation that revealed he had an inappropriate …
SF Giants’ Webb, Beck discuss former MLBPA executive director Tony Clark’s shocking resignation ahead of labor battle Read MoreOAKLAND — The dismembered lower extremities of a person were discovered in the Fruitvale district Sunday morning and police are trying to determine if they are linked to other human remains found Feb. 1 about four miles away, authorities said. …
More human remains found in Oakland Read MoreChris Fisher is a master of illusion, who has thrilled countless thousands of theatergoers with his spellbinding work on such popular plays as “Back to the Future” and “Harry Potter & The Cursed Child.” More recently, Fischer drew rave reviews …
Landmark horror film inspires new theatrical play headed for Bay Area Read MoreRocky Mountain National Park will impose its annual peak-season reservation requirements beginning Friday of Memorial Day weekend with the same rules that were in effect last year. Timed-entry reservations with two-hour windows will be required to enter the Bear Lake …
Timed-entry reservations for peak season at Rocky Mountain National Park on sale May 1 Read MoreDavid Adelman wanted to make sure the forgotten team of the ’80s wasn’t forgotten by his team. After all, Doug Moe’s Nuggets had a lot in common with Adelman’s Nuggets. With Michael Malone’s Nuggets of recent years. The gluttonous scoring, …
Nuggets’ David Adelman reflects on Doug Moe’s life, career: ‘Obviously, a Denver sports legend’ Read MoreAn office landlord in Highlands Ranch has defaulted on the property’s loan. San Diego, California-based Presidio Property Trust paid $25.3 million in 2015 for Shea Center II, which has 120,000 square feet over 4 stories at 1805 Shea Center Drive. …
Wells Fargo sues California-based developer over $18M defaulted loan on Highlands Ranch office building Read MoreFor all its drama — the tearful testimony, the corporate conspiracy theories, the government’s fully victorious verdict — Brian Watson’s civil fraud trial ended quietly last month. “The next phase will now happen on paper,” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Terry Miller told …
A jury found that Denver developer Brian Watson defrauded investors. Now what? Read MoreA plan that would give Democratic congressional candidates a strong edge in Colorado — and put a temporary hold on its independent redistricting process — could go to voters in November under proposals filed Wednesday. The new map, proposed by …
Colorado enters redistricting war, with group pitching new map that would give Democrats a 7-1 edge Read More