The bodies of eight backcountry skiers who died in the deadliest avalanche in state history Tuesday in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Truckee have been recovered, authorities said. Six skiers — one guide and five participants in a three-day backcountry …
Eight confirmed dead, six survivors located after deadliest avalanche in state history Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes We have a shocking story to report out of Indiana today. According to the Union City Police Department, a 31-year-old school secretary named Alicia Hughes has been arrested for having sex with a minor. And it …
Alicia Hughes: School Secretary Beaten By Husband After Getting Caught Having Sex With … Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Earlier this month, Olympic athlete Lindsey Vonn suffered a terrible crash during an event. Medics airlifted her off of Cortina d’Ampezzo. She has undergone multiple surgeries since then. Unfortunately, things were even worse for her than …
Lindsey Vonn Reveals Her Beloved Dog Died Just Hours After Olympics Crash Read MoreTESERO, Italy (AP) — A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times. As elite cross-country skiers pushed to the finish in the women’s team sprint heats, a dog …
Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games Read MoreROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday and lamenting the “ashes of international law and justice” that have been left by today’s wars and conflicts. Leo revived the traditional prayer …
Pope laments ‘ashes of international law’ left by today’s conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy Read MoreJazzy Davidson’s freshman season has been anything but typical. And yet, she’s made it the norm to earn Freshman of the Week honors and score more than any of her USC teammates – many of whom have much more college …
Jazzy Davidson has USC charging into final Big Ten stretch Read MoreMILAN — The Canadian men’s hockey team twice overcame Czechia leads, including one late in the third period, before finally securing a spot in the Milano Cortina Olympic Games semifinals with a 4-3 victory Thursday at the Milano Ice Hockey …
Canada survives close call with Czechia in hockey quarterfinal Read MoreBy DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products. Hershey …
Grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of cutting corners Read MoreA Nevada couple visiting Disneyland were hit by a large tree just off Main Street U.S.A. that snapped and fell on top of them during a “crazy windy” night at the Anaheim theme park, according to social media reports. “My …
Disneyland tree falls on visitors during a ‘crazy windy’ night Read MoreBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Federal Reserve officials want to see inflation fall further before they would support additional interest rate cuts this year, particularly if the job market continues to stabilize, minutes of last month’s …
Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before many officials will support rate cuts Read MoreThe 2026 Winter Olympics have been filled with heartbreak for Team USA’s figure skaters, from Ilia Malinin’s disastrous free skate during the men’s individual competition to scoring controversies, and most recently when Amber Glenn fumbled on the ice and fell …
Amber Glenn Likely Out of Gold Medal Contention Due to Penalty Read MoreThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers thought they were going to have a 2-headed dragon at running back in 2025 with Bucky Irving and Rachaad White. What they got was something much different — and definitely not anything that was breathing fire. …
Bucs RB Rachaad White Predicted to Sign With NFC South Division Rival Read MoreNorth Dakota State‘s move to the FBS has turned heads around college football after 10 FCS championships, but the biggest change for the Bison may come at the end of each season at the new level. “That’s the No. 1 …
North Dakota State Fans Face ‘No. 1 Question’ on FBS Move Read MoreFormer Super Bowl winning Philadelphia Eagles assistant Press Taylor will get his second chance to be an NFL offensive coordinator next season. The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday it named Taylor its new offensive coordinator. Taylor will replace Declan Doyle, who …
Former Eagles Assistant Lands OC Gig With NFC Foe: Report Read MoreThe Cincinnati Bengals‘ defensive woes are too glaring to miss. As a result, some decisions have to be made for the benefit of the organization. According to a ClutchPoints article, there are three players that the Bengals must let go …
Bengals Urged to Let 3 Players Walk in Upcoming Free Agency Read MoreAs the Washington Commanders continue to rebuild on both sides of the ball, free agent tight end Isaiah Likely could fill that gap. Former Washington safety Matt Bowen thinks Likely is a great fit for the Commanders’ new offense. Bowen, …
Commanders Urged to Sign ‘Best Fit’ FA to Bolster Offense Read MoreTeams have reported for spring training, and games are set to begin over the weekend. With that, the Athletics are gearing up to, hopefully, turn some heads in 2026. The A’s are looking to make some noise in the American …
Athletics Superstar Nick Kurtz Improved One Key Flaw During Offseason Read MoreIf you live in the Boston area and listen to sports talk radio, follow local pundits, or generally follow the Boston Red Sox, you’d think the team had a horrible offseason because they didn’t re-sign Alex Bregman. It’s been the …
Red Sox Given Shocking Offseason Grade From ESPN Read MoreOne of the most significant Kansas City Chiefs players set to hit free agency next month is linebacker Leo Chenal. The Chiefs drafted Chenal in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In four years with Kansas City he …
Chiefs Projected to Lose Defender to Panthers for Second Straight Year Read MoreThe New York Mets signed Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco and traded for Marcus Semien to bolster their infield offense and power hitting. But none of that will replace Pete Alonso, according to the executives polled by The Athletic’s Jayson …
Former Mets Star Named One of ‘Most Irreplaceable’ Free Agents by Execs Read MoreWith LeBron James in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, only one team has emerged as his next landing spot: the Cleveland Cavaliers. As time goes on, links and reports of James’ return to the …
Cavaliers Get Great News On LeBron James Return, ‘99%’ On One Condition Read MoreThe Denver Broncos are tipping the cap to one of Colorado’s biggest sports stars after a signature Olympic moment. After Team USA skier Mikaela Shiffrin won gold in the women’s slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Broncos posted a …
Broncos Send Special Message to Mikaela Shiffrin After Olympic News Read MoreThe Jacksonville Jaguars have plenty of tough decisions to make as we get closer to the new NFL league year. The NFL league year begins March 11, when Jacksonville is set to have 12 free agents. Right now, the Jaguars …
Jaguars Sign Super Bowl Champion Defender as NFL Free Agency Nears Read MoreOne of the major risks that NHL players have accepted in returning to Olympic competition for the first time since 2014 is that they could suffer an injury that potentially derails their season. We’ve already seen such an example, as …
Devastating Injury News Strikes Pittsburgh Penguins, Team Canada Read MoreIt’s the news Seattle Seahawks followers have been bracing to hear. On Wednesday, February 18, the team formally announced major news about the future of the franchise, just over a week after winning Super Bowl LX. “The Estate of Paul …
Seahawks Announce Major News on Franchise’s Future Read MoreFormula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has confirmed refinements to the 2026 regulations after meetings in Bahrain. The F1 Commission and Power Unit Advisory Committee both met during pre-season testing. Teams, manufacturers, and Formula One Management reviewed feedback and technical …
FIA Refines 2026 Formula 1 Regulations Amid Driver Feedback and Technical Tweaks Read MoreNot even a week into MLB spring training, and the Atlanta Braves are being dealt tough news on the injury front. First, starter Spencer Schwellenbach went down with an elbow injury that will leave him out for the first two …
Braves Get Final Decision on Hurston Waldrep Elbow Situation Read MoreThe New York Mets aren’t focused on Francisco Álvarez making a splash as a breakout hitter in February; their goal is for him to maintain that performance through October. That’s why Bleacher Report’s assertion that Álvarez is New York’s most …
Mets’ Catcher Predicted for ‘Monstrous’ 2026 Batting Breakout Read MoreBy CLAIRE SAVAGE and ALYCE BROWN Veteran sports columnist Christine Brennan remembers when male colleagues used to laugh at her for insisting on covering women’s sports back in the 1990s. Related Articles Lindsey Vonn’s skis didn’t come off in her …
At the Olympics and beyond, women’s sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks Read MoreFIFA has unveiled a line of Bay Area-specific merch for the 2026 World Cup (FIFA). FIFA has unveiled a new line of merch specific for each of the 16 North American host cities of the 2026 World Cup. Each city …
Photos: Bay Area has its own official World Cup merch Read MoreBy JENNIFER McDERMOTT CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the …
Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers Read MoreNewly named Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro wants Disneyland visitors to fall in love with Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run after the installation of a Mandalorian and Grogu overlay that promises to give every rider the chance to participate in the story …
Disneyland fans ‘don’t love’ Millennium Falcon ride — new Disney CEO plans to change that Read MoreMONTEREY – The Monterey Bay Aquarium announced that Jenny Gray will take the helm as chief executive officer in May. Gray is known within the zoo and aquarium industry for her work in animal ethics, welfare and conservation, according to …
Monterey Bay Aquarium names new CEO Read MoreAvalanche forecasters are continuing to warn skiers and snowboarders of high risk in the central Sierra Nevada Wednesday, as the fate of nine skiers missing from a major slide remains unknown. Related Articles Third straight storm system bearing down on …
Avalanche risk remains high in Sierra with nine skiers still missing Read MoreSan Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini’s journey toward a gold medal at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games continues. But just barely. In the biggest game of his life so far, Celebrini had three points, including the primary assist on …
Celebrini shines again on biggest stage as Canada earns heart-stopping win Read MoreBay Area News Group boys soccer Top 10 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 CLAYTON VALLEY CHARTER (17-0-1) Previous ranking: 1 Since last rankings: Beat Las Lomas 2-0 Up next: Saturday vs. De La Salle, 7 p.m. No. …
High school boys soccer rankings, Feb. 18, 2026: Bay Area News Group Top 10 Read MoreMilpitas has a new city attorney. The City Council unanimously appointed long time government lawyer Christian Curtis to take on the role. “It was a very extensive search … we had some really qualified candidates,” said Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano …
Milpitas appoints new city attorney Read MoreBy JENNIFER McDERMOTT CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the …
Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers Read MoreColorado’s wave of craft beer consolidation continued Wednesday as Left Hand Brewing announced that fellow Longmont company Bootstrap Brewing would join its Left Hand Collective entity. “The transaction will result in Bootstrap’s owners acquiring equity in the Collective’s parent company, …
Craft beer consolidation continues as Left Hand absorbs another Colorado brewery Read MoreBy JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, …
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans Read More