Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores alleged he was given tasks that he doesn’t think would have been required of a white head coach. Flores went 25-24 in three seasons with Miami before being let go on Jan. 10. | Doug Murray/AP Flores, who was hired over the weekend to be a senior defensive assistant for the Pittsburgh Steelers, filed a class-action lawsuit against the … [Read more...] about Brian Flores contends race played a factor in his firing from Dolphins
Gary Brooker, lead singer of prog-rockers Procol Harum, dies at 76
Gary Brooker, lead singer in the 1960’s British pop group Procol Harum, is photographed in London in 2006. | AFP via Getty Images In 2018, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the band’s ballad “A Whiter Shade of Pale” — which has spawned more than 1,000 cover versions — into its Singles category. The voice behind the 1967 classic “A Whiter Shade of Pale” has … [Read more...] about Gary Brooker, lead singer of prog-rockers Procol Harum, dies at 76
MLB owners, players meet for second day in a row
Baseball labor negotiations met again Tuesday at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. | Ron Blum/AP MLB has told the union an agreement is needed by Monday for the season to start on time. Players have not said whether they accept that as a deadline. JUPITER, Fla. — Locked out baseball players and team owners were meeting for the second day in a row Tuesday in an attempt … [Read more...] about MLB owners, players meet for second day in a row
2022 Chicago Sun-Times All-City Team nominees
Young’s Daniel Johnson (11) reacts in front of the bench during the game against Curie. | Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times All the players that were nominated for the All-City team. The All-City team will be revealed later tonight. Here’s a look at all the players that were nominated by coaches and athletic directors. Any high school located within the Chicago city … [Read more...] about 2022 Chicago Sun-Times All-City Team nominees
3-year-old boy wounded in West Garfield Park drive-by shooting
Sun-Times file photo The child was in a car with a woman at Congress Parkway and Kilbourn Avenue, according to the Chicago Fire Department. A 3-year-old boy was wounded on the side of his eye Tuesday morning in a drive-by shooting in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, according to Chicago police. A gunman pulled up in a white SUV and fired shots into a car occupied by … [Read more...] about 3-year-old boy wounded in West Garfield Park drive-by shooting