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Lonzo Ball set for a 3rd knee procedure — and it could cost the Chicago Bulls point guard another full season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

Lonzo Ball will undergo a third surgical procedure in an attempt to resolve the pain and discomfort in his left knee that has kept him off the court for the majority of his first two seasons with the Chicago Bulls.Ball will undergo a cartilage transplant this month and then begin a lengthy recovery process. Ball ultimately could spend two full years — or more — away from the basketball court with a recovery timeline that will likely sideline him for most of the 2023-24 season.Ball has not been able to play basketball since Jan. 14, 2022, when he suffered a meniscus injury that required surgery. Despite early predictions from the Bulls that he would be available by the playoffs that year, Ball continued to experience pain and discomfort that ultimately required an arthroscopic debridement procedure on Sept. 28.“My main focus has been on returning to the court and getting to a place where I can rejoin my teammates,” Ball said in a statement on Thursday. “...

Super welterweight Callum Walsh KO’s Wesley Tucker in second

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

An Irish fighter based in Los Angles became the toast of Boston for his knockdown power punches.Callum “King” Walsh, a native of Cork, Ireland who is managed by Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, made quick work of Wesley Tucker in the second round of the main event of Hollywood Fight Night Boston on Thursday at Agganis Arena. The super welterweight fight was scheduled for 10 rounds with 3,256 in the seats.“Boston has been unbelievable and I can’t wait to come back to Boston,” said Walsh. “It is good to be Irish here and it’s crazy here with all the boxing legends and Freddie being from here. Sometime next year I hope to come back to Boston, maybe for St. Patrick’s Day.”Tucker was an 11th-hour substitute for Leonardo Di Stefano Ruiz (10-1, 9 KO’s), who broke a finger in sparring. Walsh improved to 6-0 with five knockouts and will fight next as a middleweight back in LA in June.Walsh was willing to take a few blows to land the big punch, a s...

Man seriously injured in Etobicoke stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

A man is in hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing in Etobicoke.Police say they were called to a residence in the area of Dixon Road and Highway 401 just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday night. When they arrived they found a man suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to a trauma centre in serious condition. Paramedics say a woman was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Police have not said if they are looking for any suspects at this time. #listen-box {box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);animation: pulse 2s infinite;margin:20px;padding:15px;}@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 157, 79, 0.7); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0, 157, 79, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 157, 79, 0); }}Listen to CityNews 680 LIVE throughout the night for updates

California will remake San Quentin prison, emphasizing rehab

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The infamous state prison on San Francisco Bay that has been home to the largest death row population in the United States will be transformed into a lockup where less-dangerous prisoners will receive education, training and rehabilitation, California officials announced Thursday.The inmates serving death sentences at San Quentin State Prison will be moved elsewhere in the California penitentiary system, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced, and it will be renamed the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Most of California’s nearly 700 inmates facing such sentences are imprisoned at the facility, though some have already been moved.“Today, we take the next step in our pursuit of true rehabilitation, justice, and safer communities through this evidenced-backed investment, creating a new model for safety and justice — the California Model — that will lead the nation,” Newsom said in a statement.The governor planned a visit Friday to San Quentin, whi...

Honolulu police officers charged after alleged crash coverup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu prosecutors on Thursday filed charges against four police officers alleging a cover-up in connection with a high-speed car chase that they say resulted in a crash and a traumatic brain injury to the driver of another car.Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm said the charges are the result of an exhaustive investigation and review of the evidence.“These charges demonstrate that it is important to seek justice even when those believed to have committed crimes are the very people we expect to uphold the law,” Alm said in a statement. Prosecutors charged Officer Joshua Nahulu with a felony, saying he drove a vehicle involved in a collision resulting in serious bodily injury and failed to stop at the scene. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.The prosecutor’s office charged Officers Erik Smith, Jake Bartolome and Robert Lewis each with one felony count for hindering prosecution and another felony count for conspiracy. The first charge is punis...

WGN Sports brought Michael Jordan and the '90s Bulls to Chicago — and beyond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

As WGN TV celebrates 75 years, we’re looking back with a series of stories on the history and the memories.The Chicago Bulls of the 1990s were a worldwide phenomenon, a source of civic pride, and the highest-rated show on WGN-TV, at the time.  “You want to talk about 'Must See TV?,'” said Bob Vorwald, who oversaw WGN Sports as the director of production. “You just had to watch WGN to see Michael and the Bulls.”It was the pinnacle of a partnership between the Bulls and WGN that spanned over parts of six decades. WGN broadcasted Bulls games beginning in the team’s expansion season in 1966.  Jack Brickhouse served as the play-by-play announcer.  In 1979, Bob Costas, who became a household name as the host of NBC’s Olympics coverage, and an announcer who handled network baseball games, Super Bowls, and the NBA Finals (including calling Michael Jordan’s final shot as a Bulls player), was the play-by-play for the Bulls on WGN.“WGN and the Bulls had sort of an on-again, off-...

'I was too young to die.' How research and funding can help pediatric cancer patients — and what more can be done

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

Even though funding has increased in the federal budget allocation, pediatric cancer doctors and researchers say there’s plenty of room to grow. There are also key opportunities to help improve quality of life for patients as they grow into adulthood.For Joey Clark it all started with a swollen lymph node in his neck that antibiotics didn’t help.The 8th grader who love cross country said he struggled to run.“I could barely run two miles and I was saying, ‘Man, something’s wrong,’” he said.He found he could no longer keep up as his body started to slow down.“(He was) losing weight. (He was) pale, kinda green tone,” Joey’s father Mike Clark said.“We saw four different doctors before finally somebody said, ‘Oh there’s something wrong,’” Joey’s mother Angel Clark said.A trip to the emergency room and blood work offered some clues.“The doctor said, ‘Do you know what lymphoma is?” Mike Clark said.“It was terrifying to be honest,” Joey Clark said. “13-years-old, hearing that you have cance...

Chicago mayoral candidates clash over policing, education in televised debate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

CHICAGO — A former school teacher faced off against the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools on Thursday night.Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson met for their second televised debate before the runoff election. The event was hosted by ABC 7 in partnership with the League of Women Voters and Univision. On stage, the candidates drew distinctions in their approaches to reducing crime.Johnson stressed youth employment and treatment, not trauma.CHICAGO MAYORAL RACE: Johnson endorsed by Bernie Sanders while Vallas garners support from aldermen"Economic stability is safety," Johnson said.Vallas brought up how Johnson seeks to defund the police. Johnson denied Vallas' claims."He doesn't want to fulfill the 1,100 vacancies," Vallas said. "He doesn't want to bring back retired officers or invite other officers who have left to return."Both mayoral candidates outlined their plans for policing, starting with what they’re looking for in the superintendent who will replace David Brown."I will promo...

Skilling: Clouds accompanied by high winds for chilly weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

Springlike conditions across Chicagoland will have to wait at least another week.Full forecast details at the WGN Weather CenterFRIDAY: Quite windy and markedly colder with breaks in the clouds allowing mixed sunshine to emerge. Wind gusts to 40 mph at times. High 35—but holding steady then falling slowly to the upper 20s by dark.FRIDAY NIGHT: Clouds return, windy and much colder. Passing flurries possible. Lows drop by morning to 15 with wind chills by daybreak from 2-below to 5-above Saturday morning.SATURDAY: A good deal of cloudiness, windy and unseasonably cold. Passing flurries possible. High 28—a January-level temp nearly 20-deg below normal.SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy and, though not quite as cold–STILL WELL BELOW NORMAL. High 37 (Normal highs are in the upper 40s,

2 charged with murder after 'brutal attack' at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve: prosecutors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:42 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — Two men now face second-degree murder charges for the death of a man in a Lake County Forest Preserve last September. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office linked 20-year-old Nicholas Caban and 19-year-old Jacob Firestone to the death of 45-year-old Matthew Ascaridis, whose body was found in the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve on Sept. 17, 2022, in the first block of Cliff Road.Nicholas CabanJacob FirestoneSEE ALSO | Gun charge filed against suspect in Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve deathProsecutors allege that Ascaridis had a 'violent confrontation' with Caban and Firestone near his home, resulting in his death. Authorities said that Ascaridis allegedly approached the two men because they were loud on the lakeshore around 1 a.m.PREVIOUS STORY: Body found on Lake Michigan shore in Highland ParkAuthorities would later find a semi-automatic pistol with no serial number while searching Caban’s home, though authorities stated that the weapon was not used amid t...