The Sharks have acquired defenseman Nolan Allan, goaltender Laurent Brossoit, and a 2028 seventh-round pick from the Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Jake Furlong, a 2028 fourth-round pick, and the contract of retired defenseman Ryan Ellis, both teams announced. While Brossoit is the highest-priced piece of San Jose’s pickups, Allan’s name is of most intrigue. A … [Read more...] about Sharks Acquire Nolan Allan, Laurent Brossoit
Central Notes: Kawamura, J. Smith, Pistons, Turner
The medical condition that prompted the Bulls to waive two-way guard Yuki Kawamura in October was a blood clot in his lower right leg, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (Twitter links). The team re-signed Kawamura earlier this week. As Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune (subscription required) writes, head coach Billy Donovan explained on Wednesday that the Bulls … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Kawamura, J. Smith, Pistons, Turner
Bears’ final Wild Card injury report confirms Rome Odunze’s long-awaited status
The Chicago Bears released their final Wild Card injury report with Rome Odunze officially cleared to play against the Green Bay Packers. … [Read more...] about Bears’ final Wild Card injury report confirms Rome Odunze’s long-awaited status
What to know about the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Protesters confronted federal officers Thursday in Minneapolis the day after a woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. The demonstrations came amid heightened tensions after President Donald Trump’s administration dispatched 2,000 officers and agents to Minnesota for its latest immigration crackdown. The killing of 37-year-old … [Read more...] about What to know about the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman shuffles the defensive staff
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is shuffling his defensive coaching staff by putting former defensive line coach Al Washington in charge of the linebackers and hiring Charlie Partridge to coach defensive linemen. The moves come less than two weeks after Freeman decided to remain Notre Dame’s coach on a restructured contract. Washington will reman the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman shuffles the defensive staff