Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo’s status against Chargers is uncertain due to right hip injury
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo’s status for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers is uncertain due to…
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A timeline of the San Jose State women’s volleyball season marked by repeated forfeits
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women’s volleyball season. The Spartans are 14-6, plus six wins via forfeit by four…
Continue ReadingAlabama A&M football player dies a month after suffering a head injury in a game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama A&M football player who suffered a head injury during a game in October has died. Medrick Burnett Jr., 20,…
Continue ReadingFalcons looking for scoring revival and an end to 2-game skid when they face Herbert-led Chargers
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris doesn’t want to hear about the production of his Atlanta Falcons’ offense. The coach is…
Continue ReadingBills rule out TE Kincaid from facing 49ers, while holding open chance of LB Milano’s return
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott on Friday ruled out tight end Dalton Kincaid from playing against San…
Continue ReadingFrom T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a recent Saturday afternoon, hundreds of “Anora” fans lined up for hours on Los Angeles’ Melrose…
Continue ReadingJihad scores 20, Sanon 19 as Arizona State beats New Mexico 85-82 at Acrisure Classic
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Basheer Jihad scored 20 points, Joson Sanon added 19 and Arizona State blew a 13-point point lead before the Sun Devils…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make…
Continue ReadingRoss scores 15 to help Saint Mary’s beat USC 71-36 at Acrisure Classic
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Ross scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting Thursday night to help Saint Mary’s beat Southern California…
Continue ReadingTillis scores 15, UC Irvine knocks off Kennesaw State 76-59 at Western Slam
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AP) — Devin Tillis had 15 points in UC Irvine’s 76-59 win over Kennesaw State on Thursday night at the Western Slam,…
Continue ReadingMurray scores career-high 28 points as No. 23 Ole Miss beats BYU 96-85 in OT
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaylen Murray scored nine of his career-high 28 points in overtime and No. 23 Mississippi beat BYU 96-85 on…
Continue ReadingOil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop…
Continue ReadingStewart scores 18, Santa Clara uses second half run to top TCU 69-52
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Stewart Jr. scored 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting and Santa Clara pulled away from TCU in the second half for a…
Continue ReadingKaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 15 of his 22 points points in the second half and Camden Heide added 15 for No. 13…
Continue ReadingJoshua trees are in peril. California has a plan to save them
Associated Press The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State is disappointed Boise State forfeited but looks forward to volleyball final
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State said Thursday it was disappointed Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West…
Continue ReadingThe outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the US government pivots to full Republican control
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With artificial intelligence at a pivotal moment of development, the federal government is about to transition…
Continue ReadingYap’s 18 lead San Jose State over Long Beach State 82-66
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Donavan Yap’s 18 points helped San Jose State defeat Long Beach State 82-66 on Wednesday. Yap shot 6 of 9 from the…
Continue ReadingGibson stops 42 shots as the Ducks beat the Kraken 5-2
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — John Gibson made a season-high 42 saves and Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the second…
Continue ReadingGaudette scores go-ahead goal as Senators beat Sharks 4-3 with only 11 shots on goal
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Adam Gaudette had two goals, including a late go-ahead score, Linus Ullmark made 36 saves and the Ottawa…
Continue ReadingBoise State pulls out of Mountain West women’s volleyball tournament, forfeiting semifinal against San Jose State
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boise State pulls out of Mountain West women’s volleyball tournament, forfeiting semifinal against San Jose…
Continue ReadingShai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye…
Continue ReadingKopitar, Rittich lead the LA Kings’ rebound for a 4-1 win over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in…
Continue ReadingFisher’s 28 lead Pacific past UAPB 83-71
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Elijah Fisher had 28 points in Pacific’s 83-71 victory over UAPB on Wednesday. Fisher also had nine rebounds for the…
Continue ReadingSan Diego wins 69-64 over Marian (WI)
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tony Duckett’s 16 points helped San Diego defeat Marian (Wis.) 69-64 on Wednesday. Duckett shot 8 for 15, including 0 for 5…
Continue ReadingAnthony Edwards calls his struggling Timberwolves `soft’ and `just a bunch of little kids’
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In his four-plus NBA seasons, Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind. But the Minnesota…
Continue ReadingBaseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter
Associated Press Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he…
Continue ReadingJeremiah Wilkinson scores 25 points and Cal drops Mercyhurst 81-55
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson increased his season highs to 25 points and six 3-pointers to lead California to an 81-55…
Continue ReadingSMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Boopie Miller scored 16 points, Samet Yigitoglu added 12 points and 11 rebounds and SMU pulled away late to beat…
Continue ReadingMontana earns 83-75 victory against CSU Northridge
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Malik Moore’s 22 points helped Montana defeat CSU Northridge 83-75 on Wednesday night. Moore also had seven rebounds…
Continue ReadingThunder star Jalen Williams exits game against Warriors with right eye injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams exited Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors with a right eye…
Continue ReadingJokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-103 victory…
Continue ReadingDavis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds…
Continue ReadingMonk and Fox take over late to lead the Kings past the Timberwolves 115-104
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Malik Monk had 27 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, De’Aaron Fox added 26 points, eight assists…
Continue ReadingJevon Porter scores 29, Loyola Marymount earns 73-70 win over Wyoming
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Jevon Porter’s 29 points helped Loyola Marymount defeat Wyoming 73-70 on Wednesday night. Porter had seven rebounds and…
Continue ReadingHarden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96…
Continue ReadingBoise State withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament rather than play San Jose State
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West…
Continue ReadingGold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford announces retirement after 14 major league seasons
AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown…
Continue ReadingWatkins scores 20 points to lead No. 6 USC over Seton Hall 84-51 in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — JuJu Watkins had 20 points, seven rebounds and eight turnovers and No. 6 Southern California defeated Seton Hall 84-51…
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US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry to miss Warriors’ showdown against Thunder with pain in both knees
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry was ruled out of the Golden State Warriors’ Western Conference showdown with the Oklahoma…
Continue Reading49ers LB Fred Warner has been playing through a broken bone in his ankle
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner revealed Wednesday that he has been playing…
Continue ReadingTrainer Bob Baffert wins 1st race back at Churchill Downs after the end of his 3-year suspension
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert returned to Churchill Downs for the first time in 3 1/2 years on Wednesday, saddling the winner in the seventh…
Continue ReadingAlabama A&M says player remains in stable condition, hours after announcing his death
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized with a head injury suffered in an October game, the…
Continue ReadingResurgent and rested Saints seek a third straight victory when they host the Rams
Los Angeles Rams (5-6) at New Orleans (4-7) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 2½. Against the spread: Los Angeles 4-7; New…
Continue ReadingSacramento State knocks off Air Force 63-61
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — EJ Neal had 12 points in Sacramento State’s 63-61 win against Air Force on Wednesday night. Neal had five…
Continue ReadingBamba has 22, Barthelemy 16 to lead Oregon past San Diego State 78-68
LAS VEGAS (AP) — TJ Bamba scored 22 points, Keeshawn Barthelemy added 16 and Oregon defeated San Diego State 78-68 in the Players Era Festival on…
Continue ReadingChargers will be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons
Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the…
Continue ReadingRams WR Demarcus Robinson not suspended, will play Sunday after arrest on DUI suspicion
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Demarcus Robinson will not be suspended by the Los Angeles Rams this week after his arrest on…
Continue Reading49ers QB Brock Purdy remains severely limited by injury to his throwing shoulder
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw one short pass in the open portion of practice for the San Francisco 49ers as…
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