Sports

Chicago Bears players mentor high school athletes while helping food bank; ‘They realize they’re normal people who play the same sport’

North Chicago freshman and varsity football player Dyzhir Usher was in awe looking at Darnell Wright, the Chicago Bears’ top draft pick this year, but soon they were smiling and talking to each other like old friends. ‘We talked about football and he told me you ‘have to keep up your grades,’” Usher, who hopes […]

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Chicago Bears players mentor high school athletes while helping food bank; ‘They realize they’re normal people who play the same sport’

North Chicago freshman and varsity football player Dyzhir Usher was in awe looking at Darnell Wright, the Chicago Bears’ top draft pick this year, but soon they were smiling and talking to each other like old friends. ‘We talked about football and he told me you ‘have to keep up your grades,’” Usher, who hopes […]

News

Jeremy Paxman ‘looking forward to watching University Challenge at home’ as he bows out after almost 30 years as host

Jeremy Paxman has bowed out of University Challenge (Picture: BBC Two) Jeremy Paxman has signed off from University Challenge for the last time, saying he is looking ‘forward to watching it’ along with fans at home. The 73-year-old veteran broadcaster and former Newsnight presenter has hosted the series since the BBC revived it in 1994. […]

Culture

As Blackburn returns, A’s shuffle roster and DFA recent free agent signing

OAKLAND — The Oakland A’s, mired in an 11-game losing streak, reinstated right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn from the 15-day injured list Monday and designated first baseman/designated hitter Jesús Aguilar for assignment. The A’s also recalled infielder Jonah Bride from Las Vegas and optioned right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton back to Triple-A. Blackburn is starting for the […]