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As aghast as Steve Kerr was last week when the referees didn’t see Christian Braun try to call a timeout he didn’t have in the waning moments of last week’s loss in Denver, it didn’t compare to his disbelief at …

A motorist was fatally shot in a shootout with passengers in another car Wednesday night in Logan Square. The driver of a stolen gray sedan was traveling south in the 2300 block of North Kimball Avenue when he exchanged gunfire …

LAS VEGAS — Paul Stone enjoys a good yarn, movies or books that entertain throughout and deliver a solid, if not surprising, conclusion. Indiana’s football team, for instance, has delivered a dramatic season. “While I love the Hoosiers’ story,” Stone …

He knows a thing or two about life at North Carolina, and Drake Maye has plenty to say about Bill Belichick surprisingly taking over at Chapel Hill. Rookie New England Patriots quarterback Maye, who played his collegiate football at North …

That’s it for the New York Knicks‘ run in the 2024 NBA Cup. A loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the quarterfinals round is where their trip ends, just short of a showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks in Las Vegas. …

By WILL WEISSERT and JONATHAN J. COOPER WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s picking Kari Lake as director of Voice of America, installing a staunch loyalist who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor and a Senate seat …

SAN FRANCISCO – An East Bay man is facing federal charges he illegally flew a drone over a Central Coast military base and took photographs, according to prosecutors. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Concord: Man shot dead in …

SAN JOSE – A South Bay executive pleaded guilty Wednesday to not paying more than $1 million in employment taxes to the IRS, according to federal prosecutors. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | South Bay woman charged with $1 …

Two small dogs got very lucky after falling through the ice in Aurora’s Utah Park on Wednesday morning and managing to pull themselves out, fire and rescue officials said. The pups were approximately 10 to 15 feet from shore when …

For almost the entirety of the 2024 NFL regular season, one rookie has ruled the roost, and that’s been Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner from LSU. The last month has …

The Buffalo Bills could be headed for a shakeup in the secondary with one veteran cornerback losing his spot to a former undrafted rookie who spent much of last year on the practice squad. Cornerback Rasul Douglas, one of the team’s …

DALLAS — The most intriguing player on the Rockies’ 2025 roster? I’ll take right-hander Ryan Feltner. I’m not alone. During this week’s Winter Meetings, a National League manager told me that Feltner “has the stuff to be the top arm …

“The Brutalist,” an epic story of immigration and capitalism starring Adrien Brody, is the best film of 2024, the Chicago Film Critics Association has declared. The group announced its award winners Wednesday, also choosing Brody for its best actor prize …

Acero Charter Schools community members raged during an emotional meeting Wednesday night in Gage Park against the private organization’s leadership, urging the board to reverse course on its plan to shutter seven schools next year. Dozens of students, teachers, parents, …

A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the Washington Park neighborhood on the South Side. The 25-year-old was on the street about 7:10 p.m. in the 5700 block of South Michigan Avenue when someone fired shots, Chicago police …

Nazareth found itself after it lost in the IHSA Class 4A state finals to Loyola. The Roadrunners were a quarter away from winning three straight state championships but ultimately fell short. Unlike previous years — when they returned the majority …

After more than 12 years, Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Fame great Michael Jordan’s Highland Park mansion has sold for $9.5 million. The mansion, 2700 Point Ln, sits on over 7 acres and first went on the market …

AJ Demirov had a decent look at the basket and a chance to win it for Crystal Lake South at the buzzer on Wednesday in McHenry, but the shot didn’t fall.  It was that kind of night for the Gators, …

Cal’s Fernando Mendoza, who has emerged as one of the country’s up-and-coming quarterbacks, announced on social media Wednesday that he’s leaving school and entering the transfer portal. Mendoza’s surprising departure comes one week before Cal (6-6) faces No. 24 UNLV …

When most people think about cannabis and food, they picture a late-night raid on the fridge—because let’s be honest, the munchies are real. But here’s the twist: scientists are now looking at cannabis as a potential tool for weight management. …

Bay Area Home Report 100 Echo Avenue – Google Street View A spacious historic two-unit house located in the 100 block of Echo Avenue in Oakland has new owners. The 2,530-square-foot property, built in 1908, was sold on Sept. 10, …

By ROB MAADDI and AARON BEARD Bill Belichick had seemingly been waiting for the right opportunity to return to an NFL sideline. Instead, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach is headed to the college ranks to take over at North …

The New York Yankees continue to chase offensive upgrades to compensate for the loss of Juan Soto to a record-setting contract offer from the New York Mets. The departure of Soto for a 15-year, $765 million deal to play at …

Farmers Insurance plans to start writing more home insurance policies in California ahead of regulatory reforms set for next year, the state’s second-largest homeowners insurance provider announced Wednesday. In 2023, Farmers capped the number of new homeowner insurance customers it …

By ROB MAADDI and AARON BEARD Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick has agreed to become North Carolina’s next football coach, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of …