In an age of conglomerates, there are still professional sports teams under private ownership, often with one family as the face of the franchise. That’s the premise of the buoyantly entertaining Netflix comedy “Running Point,” starring Kate Hudson as one such nepo-baby who is suddenly thrust into the top job running the whole shebang. She plays Isla Gordon, a reformed party … [Read more...] about ‘Running Point’ review: A lot like ‘Entourage,’ minus the bro-y energy
NFL combine workouts kick off Thursday. Here’s how to watch Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and more.
The NFL scouting combine has kicked off this week. The league invited 329 college football standouts to be evaluated, starting on Thursday when defensive linemen and linebackers are on the clock at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Unlike many years, there is no clear-cut top pick for the three-day draft that begins April 24 in Green Bay. The Tennessee Titans currently have … [Read more...] about NFL combine workouts kick off Thursday. Here’s how to watch Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and more.
Bulls and Sky Q&A: Why are Bulls satisfied with making the play-in? Can Kamilla Cardoso make the jump?
It has been a month of upheaval for basketball in Chicago. After trading Zach LaVine at the deadline, the Bulls are wading through the final murky weeks of the regular season as they prepare to take yet another crack at the play-in tournament. And the Sky’s roster is almost set after making a major trade Sunday to acquire veteran guard Ariel Atkins for the No. 3 pick in the … [Read more...] about Bulls and Sky Q&A: Why are Bulls satisfied with making the play-in? Can Kamilla Cardoso make the jump?
Why Caleb Williams’ development remains Chicago Bears’ top priority — even amid an offseason overhaul
INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Poles was more than 10 minutes into his latest state-of-the-team update Tuesday morning when one of the Chicago Bears’ most pressing topics finally came up. Poles had spoken enthusiastically about his rapidly growing bond with new coach Ben Johnson: “Everything I learned about him through the interview process has played out really well in person.” Poles had … [Read more...] about Why Caleb Williams’ development remains Chicago Bears’ top priority — even amid an offseason overhaul
Mason Martin has a straightforward role in his varsity debut. ‘Keep shooting.’ Neuqua Valley is happy he does.
There’s a simple explanation for why Mason Martin is playing varsity basketball for Neuqua Valley as a sophomore. “He was the best shooter on the sophomore team last year,” coach Todd Sutton said with a chuckle. Martin hasn’t been any less effective this season. “He’s the leading 3-point shooter,” Sutton said. Indeed, while freshman phenom Cole Kelly has made the most … [Read more...] about Mason Martin has a straightforward role in his varsity debut. ‘Keep shooting.’ Neuqua Valley is happy he does.