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Roster decisions loom as the Chicago White Sox choose between ‘a lot of guys that do a lot of really good things’
By: Tribune News Service
When constructing a bench, Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol keeps in mind a conversation he had in Kansas City, Mo., while the Royals coaching staff constructed their playoff roster. “We’d go back and forth and we’d go through everything, and finally somebody said, ‘Look, there’s no perfect team,’ ”...
March Madness: Sunday, Monday to figure out Final Four
By: The Associated Press
By The Associated Press March Madness has reached the Elite Eight! And unlike in the men’s bracket, two No. 1 seeds are still playing in the women’s bracket. Perennial contender UConn saw its streak of 14 straight Final Fours end, but there’s plenty of intrigue and sharpshooters left in the...
March Madness: FAU, UConn through to Final Four; who’s next?
By: The Associated Press
By The Associated Press March Madness is wrapping up the Elite Eight, and No. 1 seeds are nowhere to be found. Instead, Florida Atlantic became the lowest-ever seed to make the Final Four after beating Kansas State. And UConn’s back in the Final Four for the first time in nine...
Column: 2023 MLB season begins with new rules, old narratives and the same opening-day dreams
By: Tribune News Service
After the success of the World Baseball Classic, Major League Baseball begins its regular season Thursday at a ballpark near you. It’s a little like having dessert before a full-course dinner, knowing you’ll be full by the end but not caring a bit because it tasted so good. If MLB...
With 9 games left, where do the Chicago Bulls stand in the NBA play-in tournament?
By: Tribune News Service
The Chicago Bulls are fighting for a spot in the NBA play-in tournament, a battle for the last two playoff seeds in each conference. Here’s an explainer about the history of the event and how it works — and where the Bulls stand. When did the play-in begin? The NBA...
Patrick Beverley relishes the old and new in his return to Chicago. ‘Wherever I’m going, I’m going home,’ the Bulls guard says.
By: Tribune News Service
When Patrick Beverley finally came home, it wasn’t to the Chicago he used to know. This is a natural progression for any NBA athlete. Hometowns become a stop in the offseason calendar, stuck as a childhood memory as the city evolves without the athletes it raised. Now that he’s back,...
Nanda: Arrest warrant for Putin is first step to justice for Ukraine’s victims
By: Ved Nanda
The International Criminal Court’s groundbreaking arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin should not be dismissed as merely symbolic. It is a historical first step and an important one toward accountability and justice for Ukrainian victims. The actual indictment on the current charge of war crimes in Ukraine has yet...
Meet the people being priced out of Denver as surging housing costs outpace wage growth
By: Elizabeth Hernandez
Gustavo Navarrete Hernández spends his working days installing insulation in Denver’s luxury homes before catching a bus back to his modest apartment off South Federal Boulevard, where he and his family face have faced eviction after falling behind on rent. His three youngest children sleep huddled for warmth in the...
In test of Colorado law, two lawsuits seek to hold school districts responsible for failing to stop bullying
By: Jessica Seaman
Amber Harford’s son was in gym class at his Grand Junction middle school when a group of students attacked him. One of his classmates struck the 13-year-old on the back of his head so hard he fell to the ground and vomited. Less than a month later, another student hit...
Colorado high school baseball players to watch in Class 3A, 4A, 5A in 2023
By: Kyle Newman
With the prep baseball season underway across the state, here’s a look at top players to watch in Class 3A, 4A and 5A this year. Class 3A Eaton Sr. INF Walker Martin, Eaton Sr. P/1B Tate Smith, Eaton Sr. UTL Ryder True, Bruce Randolph Jr. P/3B Pedro Carillo, Bayfield Sr....
Post Premium: Top stories for the week of March 20-26
By: The Denver Post
Gustavo Navarrete Hernández spends his working days installing insulation in Denver’s luxury homes before catching a bus back to his modest apartment off South Federal Boulevard, where he and his family face have faced eviction after falling behind on rent. His three youngest children sleep huddled for warmth in the...
“Apparently, we’re too stupid”: Colorado mayors blast Gov. Jared Polis-backed plan to regulate local zoning codes
By: Seth Klamann, Joe Rubino
Mayors from several Colorado cities criticized Gov. Jared Polis’ sweeping land-use reform bill Thursday as state overreach, with some floating lawsuits to block what they describe as infringement on local control. “I think that’s something that cities and the (Colorado Municipal League) would certainly have to consider because local control...
Eaton baseball, headlined by heralded shortstop recruit Walker Martin, primed for three-peat in Class 3A
By: Kyle Newman
Are any sportsbooks taking bets on Colorado high school baseball? If so, might want to put some cash down on Eaton. The Reds, the two-time defending Class 3A champions and the state’s all-time winningest program with 13 titles overall, are a heavy favorite once again this spring. Loaded Eaton features...
ASK IRA: Is there any wiggle room left for Heat in the East race?
By: Tribune News Service
Q: So what’s the next big game for the Heat? – Victor. A: At this point, there is an easy answer: whatever the next game is on the schedule. For the Heat, there is no wiggle room in this race to try to avoid the play-in round. So that makes...
Ask Amy: Hot babe seeks same, and friends are over it
By: Amy Dickinson
Dear Amy: Over the last two decades my partner and I have helped a friend through several abusive relationships, rehab, and financial issues. Now, not unlike her history of addiction, she’s suddenly “found God” to the extreme. She carries a Bible, goes to Bible study, and her Facebook posts are...
For the Orioles to once again exceed expectations, these 5 players are the key
By: Tribune News Service
A couple of years ago, coming up with five Orioles players who were capable of being key contributors to a winning ball club was a challenge. Now, the challenge is limiting the list to only five. From new veterans like Kyle Gibson to the team’s core anchored by Cedric Mullins...
Daily horoscope for March 26, 2023
By: Georgia Nicols
Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Gemini. Happy Birthday for Sunday, March 26, 2023: You appear to be easygoing and casual; however, you are actually intense and determined. You are honest, courageous and love to explore new situations. This year...
Rapids rescue point at Austin FC as Kévin Cabral opens scoring account for Colorado in tie
By: Brendan Ploen
Down a goal and eagerly looking for an equalizer despite a slew of chances, Colorado needed a calm head Saturday night in Austin. It came in the form of a pair of late-game substitutes in Michael Barrios and Kévin Cabral. The Frenchman scored a crucial 85th-minute game-tying goal as the...
