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4 weeks ago
Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.
4 weeks ago
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’
After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.
4 weeks ago
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat
After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.
4 weeks ago
Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the Cubs’ rotation
Cabrera was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 24 because of a blister on his right middle finger. Boyd is coming back from left knee surgery.
4 weeks ago
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Being featured on the game's cover is “like my childhood dream was coming true,” Williams said.
4 weeks ago
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.
4 weeks ago
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.
4 weeks ago
Alumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming
"The University of Illinois dedicated their proposed stadium as a memorial to the soldiers, sailors and marines of the state of Illinois," Reick said.
4 weeks ago
Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges
Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.
4 weeks ago
Illinois greats Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice on 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Former Fighting Illini stars could join 18 others already enshrined in the hall.
4 weeks ago
Lightning acquire rights to forward prospect in a trade with the Blackhawks
The 20-year-old Pridham was selected by Chicago in the third round of the 2024 draft.
4 weeks ago
Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways
On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.
4 weeks ago
Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup
World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.
4 weeks ago
Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say
The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday.
4 weeks ago
Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.
1 month ago
Pritzker touts wins; reporters ask about Bears instead
Stadium authority bill lacked support in House; budget came together amid "extraordinary uncertainty.”
1 month ago
Dennis Hull, who starred for the Blackhawks and helped Canada win the ’72 Summit Series, dies at 81
Hull played 13 of 14 seasons in the league with Chicago before one final year with the Detroit Red Wings.
1 month ago
Chicago Bears sticking to stadium timeline amid uncertainty with Illinois incentives
"We will provide an update when we have a decision to share,” the team said in its statement.
1 month ago
The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York
It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York for this season's title series.
1 month ago
Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Bears bill despite goal line push
Senate approves bill aimed at addressing concerns, but House punts the issue.
