UCSD wins 80-45 against Toledo, captures Boardwalk Battle title
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tyler McGhie had 27 points in UC San Diego’s 80-45 win over Toledo on Saturday night to win the Boardwalk Battle…
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Augillard, Douglas lead Fresno State over Long Beach State 72-69
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Amar Augillard led Fresno State with 25 points and David Douglas Jr. made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 42 seconds left as…
Continue ReadingThe Sharks retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19 jersey in an emotional ceremony
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates with the perfect passes that helped them score goals.…
Continue ReadingBryson Barnes accounts for 323 yards, 4 TDs to lead Utah State over San Diego State 41-20
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Bryson Barnes accounted for 323 yards and four touchdowns to lead Utah State over San Diego State 41-20 on Saturday. Barnes ran…
Continue ReadingSimpson scores 21, Southern Utah knocks off Idaho 82-67
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jamir Simpson scored 21 points as Southern Utah beat Idaho 82-67 on Saturday night. Simpson went 9 of 16 from the field (2 for 5…
Continue ReadingMichael B. Jordan uses timeout at women’s college basketball game to sign smoldering photo
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg strolled in wearing a jacket with JuJu Watkins’ name and number on the front and back. Michael B.…
Continue ReadingMendoza throws for three touchdowns, Cal rallies over Stanford in Big Game for 24-21 win
Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Jonathan Brady had two touchdown catches and…
Continue ReadingByfield scores in 200th career game as Kings hold off Kraken for 2-1 win
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken…
Continue ReadingSmith’s career-high 205 yards rushing carries San Diego past Morehead State 37-14
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Isaiah Smith ran for a career-high 205 yards on 31 carries and scored a touchdown and San Diego beat Morehead State 37-14 in a…
Continue ReadingHidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California…
Continue ReadingNo. 3 USC loses Kennedy Smith indefinitely after starting guard has surgery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California starting guard Kennedy Smith will be sidelined indefinitely after having a surgical procedure. Her status…
Continue ReadingGittens, Florida International take down CSU Bakersfield 76-73 in OT
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Dashon Gittens led Florida International with 16 points, including the the game-winning layup with 22 seconds remaining in…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Scott Turner, Trump’s pick for housing secretary
Associated Press Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a former NFL player…
Continue ReadingJai’Den Thomas leads No. 23 UNLV to a 27-16 victory over San Jose State
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jai’Den Thomas ran for 135 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter to help No. 23 UNLV…
Continue ReadingWill a winter storm hit the US over Thanksgiving week? Here’s what forecasts show so far
Associated Press WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters warned over the weekend that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up…
Continue ReadingClippers extend home winning streak to seven, knock off Kings 104-88 in NBA Cup
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden had 22 points and nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 104-88 victory over the…
Continue ReadingJiri Kulich’s goal in overtime gives Sabres a 3-2 victory over Ducks
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jiri Kulich scored with 59.4 seconds remaining in overtime and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal…
Continue ReadingTreysen Eaglestaff scores 23 to guide North Dakota past Loyola Marymount 77-73
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Treysen Eaglestaff had 23 points in North Dakota’s 77-73 win over Loyola Marymount on Friday night. Eaglestaff also…
Continue ReadingKobe Johnson scores 12 to lead balanced attack in UCLA’s 80-47 victory over Cal State Fullerton
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Johnson scored all 12 points in the first half to lead a balanced attack and UCLA cruised to an 80-47 victory over Cal…
Continue ReadingJamir Simpson scores 20 to help Southern Utah defeat San Diego 72-67
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jamir Simpson had 20 points in Southern Utah’s 72-67 win against San Diego on Friday night. Simpson added five rebounds for…
Continue ReadingBarrington Hargress scores 31 to help UC Riverside edge Colorado State 77-75 in OT
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Barrington Hargress scored 31 points, including six in overtime, to help UC Riverside slip past Colorado State 77-75 on…
Continue ReadingDodgers name Chris Woodward first base coach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Woodward has been named first base coach by the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking his second stint on manager Dave…
Continue ReadingUC Irvine defeats Weber State 93-87
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Bent Leuchten scored 29 points as UC Irvine beat Weber State 93-87 on Friday night. Leuchten added 11 rebounds and three blocks…
Continue ReadingAustin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Austin Hays and right-hander Kyle Finnegan — both former All-Stars — and second baseman Brendan…
Continue ReadingWiggins scores 30, Warriors win their NBA Cup group with a 112-108 triumph over the Pelicans
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors secured a knockout round spot in the NBA Cup with…
Continue ReadingJalen Leach scores 15 of his 21 points in the second half and Northwestern beats Pepperdine 68-50
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Jalen Leach scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, Nick Martinelli added 20 points and Northwestern beat Pepperdine…
Continue ReadingGrill’s 25 point leads Missouri past Pacific 91-56
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Reserve Caleb Grill scored 25 points on 9-for-12 shooting and Tamar Bates scored 11 points as Missouri overwhelmed Pacific…
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Storm inundates Northern California with rain, heavy snow. Thousands remain in the dark in Seattle
Associated Press HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a…
Continue ReadingListeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sick
AP Health Writer A California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to…
Continue ReadingTait-Jones scores 21 as UC San Diego defeats James Madison 73-67
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones’ 21 points helped UC San Diego defeat James Madison 73-67 on Friday night. Tait-Jones also…
Continue ReadingBrock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game for the 49ers with a shoulder injury
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game against the Packers with a sore throwing shoulder
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game against the Packers with a sore throwing…
Continue ReadingUSC WR Kyle Ford, who spent last season at UCLA, brings unique perspective to rivalry game
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The usual rivalry week platitudes were present ahead of the 94th game between Southern California and UCLA on…
Continue ReadingSpanish sailors ride wave of $2M win, Olympic gold medal to lead Los Gallos into SailGP’s Season 5
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Spaniards Diego Botin and Florian Trittel experienced an adrenaline rush last summer that’s never been seen in…
Continue ReadingAs atmospheric river soaks California, farmworkers await flood aid promised in 2023
CalMatters After flood waters from heavy rainstorms deluged two small farmworker towns in January 2023, California set aside $20 million each for the…
Continue ReadingCalHOPE Courage Award winners Gayles, Daniel-Dalton overcame physical and mental health struggles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Aaliyah Gayles had a bright future ahead after being named a McDonald’s All-American and receiving an offer to play…
Continue ReadingCalifornia case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child
Associated Press Health officials on Friday confirmed bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.S. minor. The child had mild…
Continue ReadingAlyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians
AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to…
Continue ReadingDustin May and Dodgers agree to 1-year contract worth $2,135,000
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Right-hander Dustin May, sidelined by injuries since May 2023, agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth…
Continue ReadingJohnson has 25, FGCU downs CSU Bakersfield 74-54
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Dallion Johnson scored 25 points and made seven 3-pointers to help FGCU defeat CSU Bakersfield 74-54 on Friday. Johnson…
Continue ReadingKansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga named NWSL MVP
AP Soccer Writer Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga was named the National Women’s Soccer League’s Most Valuable Player on…
Continue ReadingRams’ talented defensive line faces extra challenge in running ability of Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Earning the right to pass rush” is the mantra of just about every defensive lineman and coach. The young…
Continue ReadingKendrick Lamar surprises with new album ‘GNX’
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new…
Continue ReadingIn a ‘Final Four-type weekend,’ two top-6 clashes put women’s college basketball focus on West Coast
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rayah Marshall remembers upsetting ranked Arizona and Stanford as a freshman in an otherwise sub.-500 season…
Continue ReadingCatcher Matt Thaiss agrees to $1 million deal with Cubs, who acquired him from Angels this week
CHICAGO (AP) — Catcher Matt Thaiss has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs paying $1 million while in the major leagues and…
Continue ReadingActor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors ’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood…
Continue ReadingWeek 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot
AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Week 16…
Continue ReadingAmazon to invest an additional $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic
Amazon is investing an additional $4 billion in the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic as major technology companies rush to fund generative…
Continue ReadingDisabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination
AP Health Writer Disabled people who use rideshare apps Lyft and Uber say their experience is not a seamless task of pressing a few buttons and being…
Continue ReadingHere’s Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
AP Sports Writer Jason Kelce will try his hand at late-night television early next year. Kelce announced during an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy…
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