Bears transaction tracker: Who’s coming, going this offseason

The Bears have been busy with a flurry of moves as they try to sharpen their roster — and make prudent salary cap decisions. They can start agreeing to deals …

Marlene Leone, who made party dreams come true at head of catering at Chicago’s Ritz-Carlton, dies at 83

Marlene Leone had stories to tell. As head of catering at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago for decades she coordinated glitzy gatherings of all sorts. There was the time her meticulously planned …

Jets to sign former Bears CB Nahshon Wright

Nashshon Wright, who led the NFL in takeaways as a member of the Bears last year, won’t be coming back to Halas Hall. He agreed to sign a one-year, $5.5 …

Patreon CEO Sounds Off on AI: ‘I’m Both Amazed and Furious’: As a Creator, ‘I’m Angry That We Aren’t Being Paid’ for Value of Contributing to AI Models

Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of creator-monetization platform Patreon, shared a lengthy rumination on artificial intelligence and the future of creative work in a new video. In the 43-minute video …

Jets trade for new starter to replace former Bear Justin Fields

A year ago, the Jets thought their found their answer at quarterback in former Bears first-round pick Justin Fields. Tuesday, they traded for a new starter. The Jets traded a …

Rand Paul Doesn’t Buy Trump’s Reasons for Iran War, “None Convincing”

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) delivered a frank assessment of the many — and shifting — reasons that high-ranking members of the Trump administration, including the President, have offered for …

‘One Piece’ Producers Tomorrow Studios to Adapt ‘Samurai Champloo’ With Creator Shinichirō Watanabe (EXCLUSIVE)

Tomorrow Studios is developing a live-action adaptation of the cult anime “Samurai Champloo,” with original series creator Shinichirō Watanabe attached to the project, the studio’s executive producers told Variety exclusively. …

‘Mariinka’ Review: A Haunting Chronicle of Young Lives Shattered by the War in Ukraine

In “Mariinka,” Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue tells another story of the war in Ukraine — this time through the perspective of five young people. All of them were at …

Cowboys Trey Hendrickson Rumors Persist Despite Contract Demand

First, they were in. The Dallas Cowboys were ready to make a trade for Raiders star Maxx Crosby, but that dream faded once Baltimore entered the picture with two first-rounders, …

Lu Dort Apologizes After Getting Called for Another Flagrant vs. Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets lost a heartbreaking game to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Shai Gilegous-Alexander hit a game-winning three to beat Denver. It was a frustrating ending for …

Packers Cut Ties With $48 Million Ex-Starter After Just 1 Season: Report

The Green Bay Packers saw cornerback Nate Hobbs as a starting cornerback when they signed him to a $48 million contract. But after just one season, the cornerback’s tenure in …

Knicks Face Brutal Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby Reality Amid Recent Skid

The New York Knicks took a major risk by trading four first-round picks for Mikal Bridges in 2024 and then signing the wing player to a four-year, $150 million contract …

Tua Could be the Guy for the Atlanta Falcons For Several Reasons

For the Miami Dolphins, the Tua Tagovailoa era is now officially over and there is nothing left but the disappointing memories and the $99.2 million dead cap hit. The good …

Eagles Make Major Change to AJ Brown Asking Price Before Free Agency

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has been a hot commodity since the season ended, but the team’s asking price in any trade for the Pro Bowler has scared off …