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Prep spotlight: Harker coach dedicates outdoor volleyball win to late mom Read MoreSAN MATEO — There was a silver lining for Hillsdale after its 31-0 loss on Thursday night: The Knights held Woodside to its lowest scoring game all year. With a bye week to prepare for the Peninsula Athletic League Ocean …
Long road back: Woodside improves to 6-0 for first time since Julian Edelman era Read MoreOAKLAND — A person was wounded in a freeway shooting Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said. It was the second Oakland freeway shooting in two days. According to initial reports, Friday’s shooting happened about 6:15 a.m. on the connector …
Person wounded in Oakland freeway shooting, second in two days Read MoreJames Logan flag football player Ella Vega is the Bay Area News Group’s girls high school athlete of the week for Sept. 29-Oct. 4. In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Vega finished with 54.9% of the votes. …
Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Ella Vega, James Logan flag football Read MoreSAN JOSE — The Lincoln ground game was pretty much unstoppable Thursday night in a 35-25 win over Branham. The Lions ran the ball at will. Star running back Kyan Phillips had another in a string of standout games with …
Lincoln’s rushing attack too much for Branham as Lions stay unbeaten Read MoreBOSTON — Whenever Blackhawks rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov looks a little lost, coach Jeff Blashill puts it into context by imagining his 19-year-old son in a comparable position. “[He] goes to college at Ole Miss. If we throw him into …
Artyom Levshunov shows immaturity in Blackhawks’ overtime loss to Bruins Read MoreA 29-year-old man who last year was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash was separately arrested Thursday on suspicion of abusing three puppies in what Arvada police believe is part of a years-long pattern of animal abuse. Tyler Willbanks was …
Arvada driver in fatal hit-and-run separately charged with abusing puppies Read MoreWARE, U.K. — The Broncos will try to run their winning streak to three games Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and build on what’s shaping up to be a promising season. They’ve got plenty of building in the future back …
Broncos owner Greg Penner talks early stages of Burnham Yard stadium design Read MoreThe Detroit Lions could finally see a key member of the defense back on the field, months after he suffered a major knee injury. Defensive lineman Alim McNeill has been growing ever-closer to a return from the torn ACL that …
Lions Get Good News on Pivotal Defensive Lineman Before Chiefs Game Read MoreRussell Westbrook is one of the best point guards in NBA history, although his career might already be over. After a successful season mostly coming off the bench for the Denver Nuggets, Westbrook finally seemed to have found his footing …
Russell Westbrook’s ‘Ego’ Caused Bizarre Offseason Decision Read MoreThe Detroit Lions are off to a hot start this season, and they’re clocking a 4-1 record heading into their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, who are 2-3, on Sunday, October 12. Other than the team’s first regular game …
Dan Campbell Announces Concerning Lions News Before Chiefs Game Read MoreThe Miami Dolphins‘ nightmare season continued in Week 5 when they suffered a shocking 27-24 defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers. The biggest story from this game was Rico Dowdle’s 200-yard rushing performance for the Panthers, which led …
DC Anthony Weaver Sends Honest Message on Dolphins Defense Read MoreThe Utah Jazz are “very open” to moving All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen, according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. In light of the reports, Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey urged the Los Angeles Lakers to go all-in on the Finnish sharpshooter, who …
Blockbuster Lakers Trade Pitch Lands All-Star Sharpshooter Read MoreWith the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers dealing with devastating injuries, the time is now for the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers to make some noise. Last season, Cleveland finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference, and …
3 Reasons Why New York Knicks Can Win NBA Finals Revealed Read MoreEven before the official beginning of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, things haven’t gotten off to the best start for the Los Angeles Lakers. During the team’s training camp and preseason ramp-up, they have been without many of their top …
LeBron James Injury News Causes Growing ‘Tension’ For Lakers Read MoreWhen it comes to injuries, it appears there is only bad news on the horizon for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The latest blow might be the most disheartening to date as news broke that NFL All-Pro wide receiver Chris Godwin …
Buccaneers Get Crushing Injury Update for 49ers Game Read MoreThe Atlanta Falcons are set to return to action after enjoying their bye week in Week 5, and they will immediately face a tough challenge, as they will be taking on the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. For a …
Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich Makes Honest Admission About Bills QB Josh Allen Read MoreFrancesca Eastwood, daughter of actor-director Clint Eastwood, has announced the arrival of her second son, sharing tender snapshots that capture the joyous family moment. The âAwakeâ actress shared a carousel of adorable images to social media on Friday, Oct. 10. …
Clint Eastwood’s Daughter Welcomes Second Child With Sweet Family Photos Read MoreThe Miami Dolphins‘ nightmare season continued in Week 5 when they suffered a shocking 27-24 defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers. The biggest story from this game was Rico Dowdle’s 200-yard rushing performance for the Panthers, which led …
DC Anthony Weaver Sends Honest Message on Dolphins Defense Read MoreSomething about the first inning gives the Cubs’ offense a jolt. Maybe manager Craig Counsell gives the best pregame speeches. But whatever the reason, the Cubs have shown up to start games, and that continued Thursday. Wrigley was rocking early …
Ian Happ’s first-inning homer makes history for Cubs Read More