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The Cleveland Browns need some significant help at wide receiver and veteran Christian Kirk has surfaced as a potential target. Kirk’s production hasn’t been off the charts in recent seasons. Most recently, he caught 28 passes for 239 yards and …

The Chicago Cubs appear to have made a final decision on whether or not to sign Zac Gallen. The former All-Star pitcher was ranked as the 13th-best MLB free agent by ESPN back in November. The outlet predicted that Gallen …

The Pittsburgh Steelers waited until June 5 to sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers last season. But team insider Mark Kaboly sees Rodgers making his final decision on 2026 much sooner this year. In fact, Kaboly suggested Friday it could come anytime …

Over the last decade, few wide receivers in the NFL have matched the consistency of Mike Evans. As he approaches his first true shot at free agency, one recent projection has connected the longtime Tampa Bay star to the Denver …

Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning did something that’s not that common in the transfer portal, and that was waiting for his opportunity to be the starting signal-caller. Manning became QB1 in 2025 after serving as a third-string and backup during …

In the course of his time in the NBA, Lakers coach JJ Redick has seen some things. He was a player for 15 years, and that included the league cramming together a lockout schedule back  in 2011, the wild “bubble” …

While it’s unclear whether Travis Kelce is returning to play in what would be his 14th season in the NFL, the veteran tight end is enjoying life. Kelce flew to San Francisco to co-host a star-studded “New Heights” party before …

One of the most hard-luck head coaches in NFL history and a key figure from the Denver Broncos recent past has landed a new job in the NFL, and he’s headed to a team neck-and-neck with the Broncos as AFC …

The Miami Dolphins appear set for a full-scale rebuild. They have already hired a new general manager (Jon-Eric Robinson) and a new head coach (Jeff Hafley) this offseason, and it seems like they won’t be bringing Tua Tagovailoa back to …

OAKLAND — A traffic stop by BART police at the Coliseum station Thursday night led to the discovery of an apparent mobile illegal drug store, the seizure of different narcotics and the arrest of the driver, officials said. Related Articles …

By SEUNG MIN KIM and MARK ANDERSON, Associated Press WASHINGTON  — President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned five former professional football players — one posthumously — for various crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking. The pardons were announced by …

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco teachers reached a tentative agreement Friday with the school district to end their strike, the first such walkout in nearly 50 years. San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent …

By JESSICA HILL, Associated Press PAHRUMP, Nev.  — Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex, and now sex workers at one of the state’s oldest brothels are fighting to become the nation’s first to be unionized. …

By WILL GRAVES, AP National Writer CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Soaring arias. Wrenching tragedy. Joyful triumphs. Exotic backdrops. Climaxes often designed to produce tears, sad or otherwise. Perhaps more than anything, the operas that Italians began creating 400 years …

On Friday at 11:06 a.m. an updated winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Sunday 10 p.m. until Wednesday Feb. 18, at 10 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. “Snow accumulations between 18 to …

Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will soon serve as an eerie new wedding venue for brooding brides looking for a morbid place dripping with tales of mourning, dread and murder to exchange their wedding vows and begin their happily ever after. Disneyland …

The property in the 700 block of Choctaw Drive in San Jose was sold on Jan. 5, 2026 for $1,500,000 which works out to $1,096 per square foot. The house, built in 1973, has an interior space of 1,369 square …

The latest inflation report for Denver is less than encouraging for starry-eyed lovers preparing to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday — unless they plan to spend the day driving around and then come home to a low-carb, vegetarian dinner. Consumer …

John Fox, the Bears’ head coach from 2015-17, will be part of this year’s Bills staff. New Bills head coach Joe Brady hired Fox as a senior assistant coach Friday. Fox, 71, worked with new Bills quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree …

The headliner of the Toronto Blue Jays‘ spending spree this winter drew the ire of MLB insiders in a recent survey conducted by Jayson Stark of The Athletic. Stark polled three dozen current and former executives, managers, coaches, and scouts …

Former NHL announcer Mike Goldberg weighed in on the debate that followed Sharks legend Joe Thornton throughout his career. Thornton built a Hall of Fame resume and achieved individual NHL accolades, but he never captured a Stanley Cup. Fans often …

The New England Patriots have a lot of work to do in the offseason to avoid a Super Bowl hangover in 2026. One key decision waiting in the wings is the potential future of their star cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Gonzalez’s …

The Seattle Seahawks are expanding their offensive coordinator search outside the building, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting the team will interview Arizona Cardinals pass game specialist Connor Senger for the vacancy. The #Seahawks will interview #AZCardinals pass game specialist …

Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr made a surprise announcement before last season when he revealed that he was going to retire from football. He’s only 34, so he could likely physically play for a few more seasons. The …

The Los Angeles Clippers made the decision to trade Chris Paul before the trade deadline. He hadn’t been with the team for weeks, as he had essentially been banished. After that move, LA suddenly became one of the hottest teams …

During the NBA trade deadline, Ivica Zubac was one of the most sought-after players on the market. Right before the buzzer, he was dealt from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Indiana Pacers in a blockbuster move, bringing an end …

NBA All-Star Weekend is officially here, and the easiest way to watch everything (without bouncing between five tabs) is to treat it like a 3-night TV event: Friday’s Celebrity Game + Rising Stars, Saturday’s skills/3-point/dunk block, then Sunday’s new USA …

The Pittsburgh Steelers could badly use a long-term solution behind center. For a chance to find that in quarterback Tanner McKee, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell argued the Steelers should give up a defensive starter. On the latest episode of NFL Daily …

Some were surprised when the Green Bay Packers selected offensive lineman Jordan Morgan in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Although left tackle is his natural position, Morgan has played 478 snaps at right guard, 256 at left …