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SAN JOSE – There’s no escaping from the fact that the San Jose Sharks might finish with the NHL’s worst record for the second straight season. If so, they can at least take solace in the production of some of …

Nique Clifford recorded his 14th double-double of the season to lead the CSU men’s basketball team to a 67-59 victory over Nevada in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament Thursday in Las Vegas. Clifford scored 25 points and …

Moon alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra. (The lunar eclipse peaks at 1:55 a.m.) Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Last night the …

SAN FRANCISCO — There aren’t many teams who can turn any given Thursday night into a slice of basketball history, but Jonathan Kuminga has been on one of them since he walked into the league. He’s used to being under …

At long last, downtrodden DePaul was finally about to produce its own indelible moment at the Big East Tournament. A big upset was in the bag for the Blue Demons — and their first trip to the semifinals at Madison …

CHAMPAIGN—DePaul Prep will play for its third consecutive state championship on Saturday. The Rams knocked off Glenwood 39-25 in the Class 3A semifinals on Thursday at State Farm Center. DePaul Prep led 12-8 at halftime. “That’s the way we wanted …

As the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback search goes on, there’s a growing sense that the organization did not make much of an effort to re-sign 2024 starter Russell Wilson. Publicly, owner Art Rooney II and general manager Omar Khan both claimed …

In terms of NFL tight ends, no one has been a victim of circumstance throughout their career more than Harrison Bryant. Given the right opportunity, there’s no telling what Bryant’s NFL ceiling might be. We might finally get the chance …

By Anthony Washington, The Fresh Toast A traditionally conservative country, what is Poland’s take on marijuana? Poland has been a conservative country. The Catholic Church has been deeply ingrained in Polish culture and identity for centuries. But there is a change stirring, about 70% …

SAN FRANCISCO —  Early in the third quarter of the Warriors’ game against the Kings, the Chase Center rocketed to its feet. So many times they’ve seen it, the ball leaving Steph Curry’s fingertips and dropping silkily through the nylon. …

A drop down from Class 6A has the Mullen girls basketball program back to its championship-worthy ways. The sixth-seeded Mustangs put it all on the line — literally — to carry them to a 44-30 victory over No. 2 Mead …

CHAMPAIGN—At first glance, nothing stands out about Caden Workman’s game. Brother Rice’s 6-4 senior isn’t a flashy guard or a talented big. He isn’t whipping behind-the-back passes or blocking shots into the stand. The more you watch Workman play, the …

INDIANAPOLIS — Minnesota fired coach Ben Johnson after a 15-17 season that ended with a 72-64 loss to Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Johnson, 44, had three losing seasons in four years as coach and …

Bulls forward Patrick Williams has one goal for the rest of the season: to stay on the court. Staying healthy has eluded Williams for much of his career. Injuries have stunted his development. After appearing in 71 games his rookie …

In the Bulls’ 116-110 victory over the Nets on Thursday, guard Coby White extended his streak of scoring 20 points or more to seven games. The Nets sent double-teams and late traps at White to get the ball out of …

The Minnesota Vikings will have a new quarterback under center in 2025 after Sam Darnold decided to sign with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency. Who replaces him is an ongoing storyline, but Darnold’s only season with the Vikings was …

The Denver Broncos are checking needs off their list at a remarkable rate this offseason. Time will tell if they made the right decisions, but the excitement is palpable among Broncos Country and even players themselves, like Evan Engram. Engram …

They may have wanted to spend big on upgrading cornerback, but the Washington Commanders were thwarted by D.J. Reed ultimately choosing the Detroit Lions in 2025 NFL free agency. Reed, who agreed a three-year deal worth $48 million to leave …

In another devastating blow to the San Antonio Spurs, guard De’Aaron Fox is set to have season-ending surgery. Fox, who was traded to the Spurs in February, will undergo surgery to repair a damaged ligament in the pinkie finger on …

Last October, the Kansas City Chiefs acquired former New England Patriots edge rusher Joshua Uche via trade. The former second-round pick was a worthwhile flier at the time, considering the Chiefs had a notable lack of depth at pass rusher …

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon coppery red the evening of March 13 and early morning on March 14. The best views will be across North America and South America. Parts of Africa and Europe …