By Jake Coyle, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protests over over Israel’s war in Gaza snarled traffic around the Academy Awards on Sunday, slowing stars’ arrival at the red carpet and turning the Oscar spotlight toward the ongoing conflict. Scattered demonstrations were … Continued
While Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus fills out his coaching staff, general manager Ryan Poles and the front office are preparing for the NFL scouting combine ahead of a potentially momentous draft with the Nos. 1 and 9 picks. As … Continued
The Chicago Bears announced the hiring of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday, but they have work to do to fill out their coaching staff. On Saturday, they named a defensive coordinator in Eric Washington. The former Buffalo Bills assistant … Continued
A new Chicago White Sox ballpark in the South Loop is only a figment of someone’s imagination right now. But at least the news Wednesday that the Sox are in “serious talks” to build a downtown stadium in the area … Continued
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Twins pitcher David Festa’s offseason work was focused around two things: developing a curveball — a slower pitch which will provide some contrast to his harder offerings — and finding a lifting routine that would help … Continued
They’ll be playing on the road in upstate New York, and as the lower seed. But a case can be made that the Minnesota Gophers will be the favorites on Saturday afternoon in their quarterfinal NCAA tournament game at No. … Continued