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The New York Knicks were eliminated from the playoffs on May 19, with the focus now shifting to a massive offseason. Loaded with first-round draft picks and players to match the salaries of other stars, the Knicks are in an …

The Boston Red Sox could be in a position to trade away impending free agents at the trade deadline as they have settled into a fourth-place position in the competitive American League East division.  There are several players who might …

Low on the list of needs for the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason was tight end. The team used the No. 35 pick last year to add Michael Mayer and he showed some promising flashes as a rookie. Despite that, …

The Philadelphia Phillies have the best record in MLB before play on May 20. The Phillies are shaping up to add ‘reinforcements’ at the deadline, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s David Murphy. In a story outlining “Ten potential Phillies (rental) …

At the end of the New York Knicks‘ gallant run in the playoffs amid their injury woes, Josh Hart expressed his wish to run it back next season. Hopefully with a complete and healthy Knicks team. On top of the …

While superstar NBA players being involved in front-office decisions is par for the course, LeBron James is reportedly not as involved in the Lakers’ coaching search. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, James has had no conversations with the Lakers …

By DEE-ANN DURBIN (AP Business Writer) Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New York slips in what it calls a “shock …

The resilient Bay Area restaurant industry is gearing up for more exciting eatery openings in the coming months. Among them, a new rooftop bar in Walnut Creek. More high concept options for downtown San Jose. An eclectic restaurant and bar …

Amal Clooney was among a group of U.K.-based international law experts who gave their unanimous approval to Karim Khan, the prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, to seek arrests warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his Defense Minister Yoav …

By Silvia Marchetti | CNN Perhaps you’ve dreamed of buying a home in a remote, quiet village or coastal area in Italy’s southern region of Calabria, but were daunted by the research, the paperwork, the red tape of purchasing and …

Was Vail justified to cancel SeeWalker’s residency? Re: “Vail cancels a Lakota artist for her Palestinian sympathies, chilling her speech,” May 15 editorial The Post got it wrong when it claimed in its May 15 editorial Lakota artist Danielle SeeWalker’s …

An adult died while paddleboarding during high winds and large waves Saturday afternoon at Harvey Gap State Park north of Silt on the Western Slope, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Witnesses saw four people paddleboarding without life jackets at …

A Red Lobster restaurant in Torrance, California, that closed as part of a company plan to shutter more than 50 locations, including two in Illinois. Patrick Fallon/Getty Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that brought seafood to the masses with …

Angel Reese and her Chicago Sky teammate Kamilla Cardoso were featured in a commercial for the NBA Playoffs, which was released on May 19. NBA and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade narrated and was heavily featured in the commercial. After it was …

The offseason for the Cincinnati Bengals has been anything but smooth. It was a continuation of a tumultuous 2023 regular season in which franchise quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist surgery and the Bengals missed the playoffs after back-to-back …

New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has, in his short time in Lexington, already changed up the program’s approach from the way that previous coach John Calipari operated. But one thing he won’t be changing is the Wildcats’ desire to …

The Minnesota Timberwolves social media team rubbed it in after Anthony Edwards and company stunned the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on May 19. Wolves social media changed the logo to a wolf eating chicken nuggets, and the team added …

The Dallas Cowboys‘ offseason has featured more marquee departures than key signings, and one former defensive playmaker could bolt for an NFC East rival. Jayron Kearse, 30, could be an ideal fit to land with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to …

BY MARISA KENDALL AND YUE STELLA YU | CalMatters Backers of a tough-on-crime California ballot measure put homelessness at the forefront of their campaign to roll back Prop. 47. But would the measure actually help get people housed? Homelessness gets …

OAKLAND — A 36-year-old man was fatally shot Monday morning while he drove near City Hall, authorities said. The man’s name has not yet been released pending confirmation of where he lived and notification of his relatives. The shooting, which …

BAY POINT — A pedestrian died Sunday night after being hit by a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said. Authorities did not identify the person immediately early Monday. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | One dead on I-580 in Oakland …

With campus protests grabbing the headlines, it’s easy to lose sight of an important fact: About 4 million Americans will graduate from college this year and for them, life is about to become more complicated. Related Articles Business | Undergrads are unionizing, …

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin committed Monday to keeping U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia. Austin and as many as 50 defense leaders from Europe and …

Target plans to cut prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, from diapers to milk, as inflation cuts into household budgets and more Americans pay closer attention to their spending. The price cuts, already applied to 1,500 items, will …

JERUSALEM — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over actions taken during their seven-month war. Karim Khan said that …

Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that won fans with inventions like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 56-year-old chain made the filing late Sunday, days after shuttering dozens of restaurants. “This …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels, launched …

Morris junior Jack Wheeler (27) shows a little swagger after scoring a 70 plus yard touchdown reception as he celebrates with A.J. Zweeres (1). Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times What does Jack Wheeler do during his downtime as a three-sport athlete at …