Rookie Brady Basso sharp again, leads A’s past White Sox 2-0 for first major league win
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Brady Basso pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning in his first major league win, and the Oakland…
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American Magic helmsman Goodison broke 5 ribs and will miss start of America’s Cup playoffs
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — American Magic co-helmsman Paul Goodison said in a social media post Friday that he broke five ribs when…
Continue ReadingSpencer Schwellenbach stifles Shohei Ohtani, Braves beat Dodgers 6-2
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Schwellenbach kept Shohei Ohtani in the park and off the bases, while Gio Urshela and Jorge Soler went deep…
Continue ReadingChargers running back J.K. Dobbins looking to continue strong start against Panthers
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins made a successful return one year after an Achilles injury. He is looking for more. Dobbins…
Continue ReadingCommittee hopes to elevate Sacramento State to FBS level of football
AP Sports Writer Local officials have launched a committee aimed at helping Sacramento State move to the highest level of college football with hopes…
Continue ReadingBills-Dolphins Thursday night game was third most-watched in Amazon Prime Video history
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thursday night’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins averaged 14.96 million viewers, making it Amazon Prime…
Continue ReadingTrump and Vance are still stoking fears of Haitian migrants, as Ohio community faces bomb threats
Associated Press Donald Trump and his running mate on Friday continued to disparage Haitian migrants in an Ohio community, further fueling false…
Continue ReadingDodgers manager raises possibility of Shohei Ohtani pitching in playoffs
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Shohei Ohtani did some long tossing in the outfield before the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Atlanta Braves on…
Continue ReadingCalifornia pair convicted in Chinese birth tourism scheme
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury on Friday convicted a Southern California couple of running a business that helped pregnant Chinese…
Continue ReadingChristian McCaffrey will miss another game for the 49ers and could be headed to IR
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out of this weekend’s game for the…
Continue ReadingSam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers claim in an appeal that he was judged too quickly
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried claim in an appeal filed Friday that the imprisoned FTX founder was the victim of a…
Continue ReadingWorkers who assemble Boeing planes are on strike. Will that affect flights?
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A strike by some 33,000 Boeing machinists has halted production of the American aerospace giant’s…
Continue ReadingUFC’s ascension showed pathway to surpassing boxing even if the road isn’t easy
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dana White showed the path was there when he accomplished what previously seemed unthinkable — a combat sport…
Continue ReadingAll welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections
News21 LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the heart of Las Vegas’ Chinatown, on the second floor of a sprawling shopping plaza that serves as a hub for the…
Continue ReadingUber to dispatch Waymo’s robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next year
AP Technology Writer Ride-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning…
Continue ReadingMiami high schools produced more players on NFL rosters in Week 1 than any other city
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami high schools produced 17 players on NFL rosters opening weekend, most of any city. Las Vegas was second with 16, followed by…
Continue ReadingLA Sparks’ franchise rebuild stalls out as team misses the playoffs for the 4th straight year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks are still looking to the future. They had hoped to return to the WNBA playoffs this season for the first…
Continue ReadingAre California prisons stiffing inmates on $200 release payments? Lawsuit says they are
CalMatters John Vaesau was counting on the $200 he was entitled to by law upon leaving Folsom State Prison in June 2023, after 33 years. He was…
Continue ReadingSuddenly, after several seasons, Gary Oldman’s TV series ‘Slow Horses’ gets some Emmy love
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jackson Lamb is an Englishman who solves mysteries, but he’s not your typically elegant, charming…
Continue ReadingNewly freed from federal restrictions, Wells Fargo agrees to shore up crime risk detection
AP Business Writer Wells Fargo has agreed to work with U.S. bank regulators to shore up its financial crimes risk management, including internal…
Continue ReadingFirefighters gain ground on 3 huge Southern California blazes
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Helped by cooler temperatures, firefighters gained ground Friday against three blazes in Southern California…
Continue ReadingChourio homers, Montas pitches 6 scoreless innings as Brewers shut out Giants 3-0
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jackson Chourio hit a two-run home run, Frankie Montas pitched six scoreless innings, and the Milwaukee…
Continue ReadingTrump refuses to criticize Laura Loomer amid concerns from Republican allies about her influence
Associated Press RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Donald Trump refused on Friday to condemn recent racist and conspiratorial comments from…
Continue ReadingDavid Lipsky shoots 65 to take 1st-round lead at Silverado in FedEx Cup Fall opener
Associated Press NAPA, Calif. (AP) — David Lipsky shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday at Silverado Country Club to take a one-stroke lead after the first…
Continue ReadingRams hope reinforcements and resilience can lift injury-filled offensive line vs. Cardinals
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams had to completely reconfigure their offensive line because of injuries during a 26-20…
Continue ReadingInjuries to Bosa, Gilman, could pose challenges for defensive depth of Chargers
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jesse Minter has made one thing clear in his first season as the Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive…
Continue ReadingActor Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies at 63
Associated Press Chad McQueen, an actor known for his performances in the “Karate Kid” movies and the son of the late actor and race car driver…
Continue ReadingRams, McVay try to extend their recent dominance over the Cardinals in an NFC West matchup
Los Angeles Rams (0-1) at Arizona (0-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Cardinals by 1 1/2 Series record: Rams lead 50-40-2 Against the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man arrested after allegedly assaulting flight attendants after takeoff
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California man has been arrested on a federal complaint alleging he assaulted Frontier Airlines flight…
Continue ReadingIt took 50,000 gallons of water to put out Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency says
WASHINGTON (AP) — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons (190,000 liters) of water to…
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Vikings host 49ers after decisive opening wins for each team, carrying 7-game home win streak vs. SF
San Francisco (1-0) at Minnesota (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 5½. Series record: 49ers lead 25-24-1. Against the spread:…
Continue ReadingNew York City lawmakers approve bill to study slavery and reparations
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lawmakers approved legislation Thursday to study the city’s significant role in slavery and consider…
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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting…
Continue ReadingFrancis Ford Coppola sues Variety over story alleging ‘Megalopolis’ misconduct
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francis Ford Coppola has sued Variety, saying that a July story that said he ran an unprofessional set…
Continue ReadingTech companies commit to fighting harmful AI sexual imagery by curbing nudity from datasets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several leading artificial intelligence companies pledged Thursday to remove nude images from the data sources they use to train…
Continue ReadingHeyward homers, Singleton has 3 hits to help Astros avoid sweep and beat A’s 6-3
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer early and Jon Singleton had three hits, capped by a tiebreaking RBI single in…
Continue ReadingWNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The WNBA and Aces have filed motions to dismiss former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit…
Continue ReadingPanthers rally to support second-year QB Bryce Young after disappointing 37-point loss to the Saints
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young was standing on the sideline in the closing moments of Carolina’s 47-10 season-opening…
Continue ReadingPanthers look to slow down Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins, avoid third straight 0-2 start to season
Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) at Carolina Panthers (0-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 6 1/2 Series record: Panthers lead…
Continue ReadingBig Ten kicks off nationwide era when UCLA hosts Indiana at the Rose Bowl
Indiana (2-0) at UCLA (1-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC) BetMGM College Football Odds: Indiana by 3. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT…
Continue ReadingAn earthquake shakes the Los Angeles area as wildfires rage nearby
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As wildfires raging in the mountains cast an orange glow behind the downtown Los Angeles skyline, Southern…
Continue ReadingEarthquake felt widely in Los Angeles area.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Earthquake felt widely in Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingPac-12 is adding Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State from the Mountain West, starting in 2026
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State from the Mountain West, starting in…
Continue ReadingA bag of Cheetos created a huge impact on a national park ecosystem
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A bag of Cheetos gets dropped and left on the floor. Seems inconsequential, right? Hardly. Rangers at…
Continue ReadingHow social media became a storefront for fake pills as families struggle
AP Technology Writer Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last five years or so, even as overall drug use has…
Continue ReadingDodgers hit 4 homers in 1st, then rally to beat Cubs 10-8. Ohtani homers and steals a base
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin Lux singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied…
Continue ReadingPac-12 to add Boise St., Fresno St., San Diego St., Colorado St. in 2026, poaching Mountain West
AP College Football Writer After being poached almost into oblivion, the Pac-12 is fighting off extinction by plucking schools from the Mountain…
Continue ReadingPac-12 set to begin rebuild, targeting Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, AP sources say
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pac-12 set to begin rebuild, targeting Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, AP sources…
Continue ReadingReggie Bush was at his LA-area home when 3 male suspects attempted to break in
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former football star Reggie Bush was at his Encino home Tuesday night when three male suspects attempted to break in, the Los…
Continue ReadingA scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
Associated Press RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — In the Southern California mountain town of Running Springs, residents live between two scenic lake…
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