Month: July 2022

The Chicago Bears are finalizing a four-year contract for second-round pick Jaquan Brisker, which will allow the safety to report to Halas Hall on Tuesday as the team convenes for training camp. Rookies and quarterbacks began reporting to camp in Lake Forest over the weekend. But Brisker was not among the early arrivals as he…

The Ravens placed six players on the physically-unable-to-perform list Friday, five days before their first full-team practice of training camp. Running backs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee), outside linebacker Tyus Bowser (Achilles tendon), left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle), cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) and safety Ar’Darius Washington (foot) will start camp on the PUP…

Running back Corey Clement has agreed to terms on a deal with the Ravens, his agent confirmed Monday night, filling out the team’s depth at an injury-depleted position ahead of training camp. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Top running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, who missed all of last season with knee…

One day before the Chicago Bears report to training camp at Halas Hall, the team added to its offensive line by signing veteran Michael Schofield to a one-year deal — another transaction aimed at adding talent and competition up front. Schofield, an Orland Park native who played at Sandburg before going to the University of…

One swing of Pete Alonso’s super-charged bat on Sunday night may end up as a turning point of the Mets’ season. The Mets’ 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres — who had beaten the Mets four out of five times entering the game — was accelerated by Alonso in the bottom of the sixth…

At home plate Monday night, Luke Raley’s right leg met Adley Rutschman’s, and for a moment, the hopes of the Orioles’ bright future fell along with their young catcher. But seconds later, just as quickly as he spun to the ground, Rutschman twirled back to his feet. Such is the resiliency of these Orioles, who…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If the Angels are going to trade Noah Syndergaard before the Aug. 2 deadline, he might have helped increase his value on Monday night. Syndergaard gave up one run in 5-2/3 innings in the Angels’ 7-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals. The Angels are clearly too far out of the race…

It was a beautiful night for baseball Monday as the Chicago Cubs returned home to play the Pittsburgh Pirates in a rare two-game homestand at Wrigley Field. Fans filed in knowing it could be the last time they see some of their favorites wearing a Cubs uniform, whether it’s stars like Willson Contreras and Ian…

Neon lights shining in the dark of night were once a beacon for weary travelers, but then bigger, more modern hotels replaced the popularity of the roadside motels of Anaheim’s past. But as the Silver Moon Motel, the Sandman Motel, the Americana Motel were torn down for new developments, their neon signs were tucked away…

One day before the Chicago Bears report to training camp at Halas Hall, the team added to its offensive line by signing veteran Michael Schofield to a one-year deal — another transaction aimed at adding talent and competition up front. Schofield, an Orland Park native who played at Sandburg before going to the University of…

The Ravens placed six players on the physically-unable-to-perform list Friday, five days before their first full-team practice of training camp. Running backs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee), outside linebacker Tyus Bowser (Achilles tendon), left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle), cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) and safety Ar’Darius Washington (foot) will start camp on the PUP…

One swing of Pete Alonso’s super-charged bat on Sunday night may end up as a turning point of the Mets’ season. The Mets’ 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres — who had beaten the Mets four out of five times entering the game — was accelerated by Alonso in the bottom of the sixth…

The Orlando Magic have reached an agreement with Kevon Harris on a two-way contract, multiple league sources confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel Monday morning. Once the deal is signed, Harris will occupy the Magic’s second two-way roster spot after Admiral Schofield signed his two-way qualifying offer with the Magic on Friday to return to Orlando.…

Magne Furuholmen of Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha has been dreaming about performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for decades. The iconic outdoor venue has somehow evaded the band during its nearly 40-year career, but a-ha will finally make its Hollywood Bowl debut on Sunday, July 31 and they’re performing with the Hollywood Bowl…

Yasmani Grandal hadn’t been on the field for the Chicago White Sox since June 11. The catcher, understandably, was hyped in his return from the injured list Friday when the Sox played the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field. “I think in the fourth inning I was still shaking,” Grandal said before Saturday’s doubleheader. “I…

ATLANTA — There have not been many games in this forgettable Angels season like this one. The Angels scored five runs in the first inning and cruised to a 9-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon. “It felt great,” said Taylor Ward, who started the scoring with a homer. “Hopefully we can keep…

The Chargers added Pat White, a former West Virginia University quarterback who also played in the NFL and the CFL, as an offensive assistant on coach Brandon Staley’s staff on Monday. White spent the 2021 training camp with the Chargers as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. He served as the quarterbacks coach…

Neon lights shining in the dark of night were once a beacon for weary travelers, but then bigger, more modern hotels replaced the popularity of the roadside motels of Anaheim’s past. But as the Silver Moon Motel, the Sandman Motel, the Americana Motel were torn down for new developments, their neon signs were tucked away…

One swing of Pete Alonso’s super-charged bat on Sunday night may end up as a turning point of the Mets’ season. The Mets’ 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres — who had beaten the Mets four out of five times entering the game — was accelerated by Alonso in the bottom of the sixth…

Magne Furuholmen of Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha has been dreaming about performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for decades. The iconic outdoor venue has somehow evaded the band during its nearly 40-year career, but a-ha will finally make its Hollywood Bowl debut on Sunday, July 31 and they’re performing with the Hollywood Bowl…