Author: TheSunTribune Staff

The Chicago Bears have been one of the most talked-about teams in the NFL this offseason and the speculation on what they will do with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is only getting more intense. In his latest mock draft, ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay has the Bears trading back with the Indianapolis Colts to the fourth overall pick. McShay believes the Bears would receive the No. 4 pick, a second-round pick (No. 35), a fifth-rounder and possibly an additional Round 1 selection in 2024 in exchange for the No. 1 overall pick. With that…

The Maryland Terrapins showed the college basketball world why they are a top-tier team in the Big Ten with a 68-54 road victory against the #3 Purdue Boilermakers. Purdue was in control of the game at the half with a three-point lead, but the Terrapins put on a show in the second half and completely outplayed their opponents. The difference between the two teams was the amount of free throws each team had in the first half. Maryland was able to get to the line 11 times while Purdue only had two attempts. This disparity in free throws allowed Maryland…

The NBA buyout market is set to be an interesting one this year, and one of the names that could be a part of it is former All-Star and NBA champion Kevin Love. Reports are saying that Love is finalizing a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and that the Miami Heat could emerge as a suitor. Love is 34 years old, and while he is no longer the All-Star level player he once was, he is still a quality outside shooter and rebounder. He is shooting 35.4 percent from 3-point range this season, and has a career average of 37.2…

Marc Crawford, the former NHL and AHL coach of the year and Stanley Cup winner, is facing a new investigation after directing homophobic remarks toward a referee in a National League game between ZSC Lions and EHC Biel in Switzerland. The incident, which was televised, occurred when Crawford began screaming at Finnish referee Mikko Kaukokari to check the clock as his ZSC Lions trailed by a goal. However, Crawford’s rant quickly turned homophobic when he called Kaukokari a slur. The same homophobic slur former NHLer Ryan Getzlaf was punished for directing at an official during a 2017 game, earning him…

The Florida Everglades are home to some of the world’s most impressive wildlife, and a recent photo of a giant alligator on a golf course in Sebring, FL is giving everyone a glimpse of that beauty. Rich Louty, the photographer who captured the image, captured the moment the massive alligator was gazing ominously at the photographer and shared it on his Facebook page. The alligator in the picture has been estimated to be nearly 14 feet in length and weighs around 1,043 pounds. Although there’s no official record for the longest alligator ever measured in Florida, this one certainly puts…

The Power of Self-Defense: Nashali Alma’s Story Nashali Alma’s story is a powerful example of how self-defense can be an effective tool in protecting yourself against an attacker. The 24-year-old bodybuilder was working out alone at a Florida gym when a man she recognized entered and tried to touch her. Alma fought back and, after a struggle, managed to escape the man’s grasp. Thanks to Alma’s courage and determination, she was able to fend off her attacker and get away. Her story is a reminder of the importance of being aware of your surroundings and being prepared to fight back…

As James Wiseman begins his new chapter with the Detroit Pistons, he has the support of one of his former Golden State Warriors teammates. After Wiseman’s debut with the Pistons, Draymond Green took to Instagram to send the 21-year-old a heartfelt and encouraging message. Green posted a screenshot of Wiseman’s stat line from his first game as a Piston, along with the caption “Young fella in the mitten, Go be a [star]. Reps, reps, reps.” It was a powerful message from Green, who understands how difficult it can be when transitioning to a new team. Wiseman put together an encouraging…

Child actor Austin Majors, best known for his seven-season stint as Theo Sipowicz on the hit show NYPD Blue, has passed away at the age of 27. Majors was found dead on Saturday in Los Angeles. His cause of death is unknown at this time pending further tests. Variety reports he had been living at a downtown Los Angeles facility for homeless individuals. Last week, he appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News when L.A. Mayor Karen Bass toured the facility. Majors was born in 1992 and began his acting career at the age of eight. He starred in the…

Traeshon Holden’s time at Oregon came to an abrupt end on Wednesday following his arrest in Eugene. Holden, a wide receiver who transferred to Oregon from Alabama earlier this offseason, was dismissed from the program following the arrest. According to online court records, Holden, 21, was hit with felony unlawful use of a weapon and coercion charges, as well as a misdemeanor charge for menacing. No details about what led to Holden’s arrest were immediately available. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning announced Holden’s dismissal in a statement. “We are aware of the incident involving Traeshon Holden, and he has been…

The XFL is preparing to bring back its unique kickoff rule when it begins its third installment of play on Saturday. This rule, which was first introduced in XFL 2.0 and has been praised as a major safety innovation, features 10 players from the kicking team and 10 players from the receiving team lined up five yards apart, with no one except the kicker and returner able to move until the returner has touched the ball, or the ball has been on the ground for three seconds. The benefit of this rule lies in its two-fold advantage: fewer injuries due…