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Story ballets traditionally drew on classic, centuries-old stories like “Don Quixote” or “Sleeping Beauty” and followed a well-established formula, with pantomime and formally structured grand pas de deux. But contemporary choreographers are rethinking and reshaping this venerable dance form — …

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND — Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians, 8-6, on Friday night to …

It was another exciting Friday night for the high school football teams and fans. Take a look at the best images captured by the Southern California News Group photographers. To see all of our stories, scores and more from the …

By DENNIS GEORGATOS The Associated Press DENVER — Troy Terry made sure the Ducks grabbed a point on the road, but Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche prevailed in overtime. Terry scored with 12.6 seconds remaining in regulation to tie …

Pack your bags (Picture: ArtAlienTV/Getty) Need a new city break destination for your next holiday? Mars could be your answer. Yes, really. A truthseeker claimed this week to have discovered the ‘clearest example yet’ of a Martian city. ‘This is …

ATHERTON — Evaimalo Ama saved his best for crunch time. An afterthought in the first half when he carried only four times, Ama provided Menlo-Atherton with the first two-score lead in the game with an 85-yard run for a touchdown …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors were supposed to make their preseason finale a dress rehearsal game, but their plans got nixed when Steph Curry sprained his right index finger, sidelining him out of precaution. It wouldn’t have been much of …

ATHERTON — Evaimalo Ama saved his best for crunch time. An afterthought in the first half when he carried only four times, Ama provided Menlo-Atherton with the first two-score lead in the game with an 85-yard run for a touchdown …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors were supposed to make their preseason finale a dress rehearsal game, but their plans got nixed when Steph Curry sprained his right index finger, sidelining him out of precaution. It wouldn’t have been much of …

The Colorado Avalanche needed a win in the worst way, and it certainly had to overcome plenty to get the first one of the 2024-25 season. Despite dominating this contest from start to end, the shorthanded Avs had to rally …

Chicago and suburban Cook County residents will have more places to vote early in the presidential election beginning Monday. In Chicago, early voting will expand from the supersite in the Loop and at the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners’ office …

Dozens of Muslim men gather to pray at the Muslim Community Center in Irving Park, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Former President Donald Trump speaks during an interview with Bloomberg Editor in Chief John Micklethwait at Fairmont Chicago …

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer MINNEAPOLIS — Bridget Carleton made two free throws with two seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty, 82-80, on Friday night. …

In a heart-stopping overtime thriller, Ralston Valley edged Columbine 35-34, handing the Rebels their first loss in nearly two years and ending their dominant winning streak that included a Class 5A state title last season. The Rebels opted to go …

Yudis hasn’t felt the same since she was placed on an ankle monitor by federal immigration officials nearly a year ago. Her ankle swells, her menstrual cycle has changed and she’s experienced nosebleeds. Yudis — who asked that her full …

One of three alleged vandals who spray painted and broke a window of a Lincoln Park bank early Friday is in custody. Around 12:15 a.m., officers on patrol in the 2000 block of North Halsted Street were waved down by …