The Mets need their biggest comeback yet to reach the World Series
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets insist their greatest rebound of 2024 may be yet to come. “If we come back from this, then it’s…
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Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCS
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off another October blowout, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are one win from the World Series.…
Continue ReadingMax Muncy becomes first player to reach in 12 straight plate appearances in single postseason
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy became the first player to reach base in 12 consecutive plate appearances during a single…
Continue ReadingBertuzzi helps Chicago beat San Jose 4-2 in the Blackhawks’ home opener
AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno each scored a power-play goal, and Chicago beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Thursday…
Continue ReadingRittich, Kings rebound to beat Canadiens 4-1, snap three-game losing streak
MONTREAL (AP) — David Rittich made 26 saves a night after being benched in the second period in Toronto, helping the road-weary Los Angeles Kings…
Continue ReadingRobin Ventura fine with the grand slam that wasn’t 25 years ago for the Mets in NLCS
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Robin Ventura’s grand slam that wasn’t in the playoffs is more famous than the 18 he hit during the…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani homers to lead off NLCS Game 4 for Dodgers against Mets
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani made his point. After Ohtani helped cap the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Game 3 win in the NL…
Continue ReadingMark Few expects Gonzaga to remain an elite program no matter the conference
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — As far as coach Mark Few is concerned, Gonzaga basketball would continue to be Gonzaga basketball even if the…
Continue ReadingRams hope WR Cooper Kupp returns to face the Raiders, who begin life without WR Davante Adams
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are desperately hoping their No. 1 receiver is about to return to their lineup. The…
Continue ReadingThe Temptations to perform `My Girl’ and national anthem before NLCS Game 5 between Mets and Dodgers
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets fans will get a little help when they sing “My Girl” at Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Friday: The…
Continue ReadingMountain West commissioner says she’s heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday the forfeitures that volleyball teams are…
Continue ReadingChargers, Harbaugh try to continue success against Cards on Monday night
Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) at Arizona (2-4) Monday, 9 p.m. EDT, ESPN+. BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 3. Series record: Chargers lead 11-4. Against the…
Continue ReadingRams, coming off bye week, hope to get offense on track against struggling Raiders
Las Vegas (2-4) at Los Angeles Rams (1-4) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Raiders 2-4; Rams 1-4.…
Continue ReadingLukas Reichel makes his season debut for the Blackhawks in win over Sharks
AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Lukas Reichel made his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night after he was a healthy scratch for…
Continue ReadingMegan Marshack, aide to Nelson Rockefeller who was with him at his death in 1979, dies at 70
Associated Press Megan Marshack, an aide to Nelson Rockefeller who was with the former New York governor and vice president when he died under…
Continue ReadingNetflix’s subscriber growth is slowing, but its profit and stock price are still surging
AP Technology Writer Netflix on Thursday reported that its subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer, a sign the huge gains from the…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church’s $880M settlement with sexual abuse victims
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades.…
Continue ReadingLeonard won’t play for Los Angeles Clippers to start the season while rehabbing knee, report says
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers to start the season because of ongoing rehabilitation from…
Continue ReadingAll-Star 1B Freddie Freeman out of Dodgers’ lineup for Game 4 of NLCS against Mets
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting lineup for Game 4 of…
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Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor who starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film “South…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers try to end the hex by the Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch
Kansas City (5-0) at San Francisco (3-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 1 1/2. Against the spread: Chiefs 4-1; 49ers 3-3.…
Continue ReadingTikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok approved advertisements that contained election…
Continue ReadingCommissioner Gloria Nevarez says Mountain West finally has firm footing
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was just more than a month ago when the Mountain West’s future was very much in doubt, and even though…
Continue ReadingA Canadian former Olympic snowboarder is wanted in a US drug trafficking case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that shipped vast amounts of…
Continue ReadingBiggest source of new Floridians and Texans last year was other countries
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The biggest source of new residents to Florida and Texas, the two U.S. states with the largest number of new…
Continue ReadingTom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan and George Seifert picked as coaching candidates for Hall of Fame
AP Pro Football Writer Two-time Super Bowl winning coaches Tom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan and George Seifert are among the coaching candidates under…
Continue ReadingDiablo and Santa Ana winds are to descend on California and raise wildfire risk
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A major “diablo wind” — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — is expected to whip up across Northern…
Continue ReadingMichael Keaton and Mila Kunis play father and daughter in ‘Goodrich’
AP Film Writer Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis went from strangers to father and daughter in short order for the new film “Goodrich.” Before…
Continue ReadingMitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor who starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film “South…
Continue ReadingMitzi Gaynor, ‘South Pacific’ star among the last actors of the Hollywood musical era’s golden age, dies at 93
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitzi Gaynor, ‘South Pacific’ star among the last actors of the Hollywood musical era’s golden age, dies at…
Continue ReadingNo. 21 SMU looks to keep perfect ACC record intact when the Mustangs visit Stanford
No. 21 SMU (5-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) at Stanford (2-4, 1-2), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: SMU by 14…
Continue ReadingUSC seeks initial Big Ten road victory in first-ever meeting with Maryland
Southern California (3-3, 1-3 Big Ten) at Maryland (3-3, 0-3), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (Fox Sports 1) BetMGM College Football Odds: USC by 7 1/2. Series…
Continue ReadingN.C. State makes westward trek to visit California in matchup of 0-3 ACC teams
N.C. State (3-4, 0-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) at California (3-3, 0-3), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Cal by…
Continue ReadingDodgers win over Padres in NLDS decider averages 12.9 million viewers in Japan
NEW YORK (AP) — Last Friday’s decisive fifth game of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres…
Continue ReadingAdult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color
AP Health Writers BERGENFIELD, N.J. (AP) — At Sunshine Adult Day Center, every morning starts with a parade around the room. Today, the theme is…
Continue ReadingMeta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with ‘strategic goals’
AP Business Writer Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its…
Continue ReadingAsian American evangelicals’ theology is conservative. But that doesn’t mean they vote that way
Associated Press The Rev. Wayne Lee leads an English-speaking church of second- and third-generation Chinese Americans in the heart of…
Continue ReadingNepotism debates surrounding LeBron and Bronny James stem from a longstanding stigma in America
AP Sports Writer LeBron James stood on the court next to his son Bronny and couldn’t help but glance over at him to take in the moment. The duo…
Continue ReadingWhile LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James gets to end every practice these days by shooting hoops with his son. When the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingAmid all the fascination with Bronny at No. 55, NBA history says that pick rarely leads to stardom
AP Basketball Writer Amid all the fascination over the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James this year, there’s a story about No. 55 picks…
Continue ReadingPWHL and LA Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter pledges $5.5 million to Women’s Sports Foundation
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Walter, the PWHL and Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner, pledged $5.5 million to the $55 million capital campaign of the Women’s…
Continue ReadingLeo Carlsson scores in OT, and the Ducks beat Utah 5-4 for their 9th straight home opener victory
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leo Carlsson scored 54 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks won their ninth consecutive home opener,…
Continue ReadingAfter Severino misplays a pair of comebackers, Mets in need of NLCS comeback against Dodgers
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — On a night of misplayed comebackers, the New York Mets put themselves in a need of yet another comeback. Luis…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani homers as the Dodgers rout the Mets 8-0 for a 2-1 lead in the NLCS
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — By the time Shohei Ohtani stepped to the plate in the eighth inning Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue ReadingArchdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades, in what an…
Continue ReadingMatthews breaks out of opening drought with goal and 2 assists, Maple Leafs beat Kings 6-2
TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews broke out of a season-opening points drought, scoring his first goal and adding his first two assists as…
Continue ReadingNL batting champ Luis Arraez of the Padres has thumb surgery
SAN DIEGO (AP) — NL batting champion Luis Arraez of the San Diego Padres had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb. The…
Continue ReadingGonzaga’s Lisa Fortier ready to coach again with cancer treatment behind her
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Her breast cancer treatment concluded, Lisa Fortier walked into Gonzaga’s basketball facility last week and…
Continue ReadingChargers rookie cornerbacks Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still are making the most of their opportunities
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh considers one of the marks of a great team to be when the backup players step up when…
Continue ReadingRaiders’ new minority owner Tom Brady greeted by Mark Davis, employees at team facility
Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Tom Brady opened his tenure as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday. Raiders majority…
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