Gavin Stone, the last Dodgers starter to stay healthy all season, goes on the IL
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed pitcher Gavin Stone on the injured list Friday, and it’s uncertain whether he…
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Brock Purdy could be the next man up for a mega payday from the 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The 49ers’ arduous summer of contract negotiations ended with San Francisco handing out…
Continue ReadingAlex Morgan leaves women’s soccer ‘in an amazing place’ to focus on expanding her family
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Alex Morgan walked into her retirement news conference Friday thinking she’d be the only player there from…
Continue ReadingTaylor Fritz beats Frances Tiafoe to become the first American man in a US Open final since 2006
AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When Taylor Fritz, a 26-year-old from California, and Frances Tiafoe, a 26-year-old from Maryland, strode under…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor vetoes bill to make immigrants without legal status eligible for home loans
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that could have made immigrants…
Continue ReadingHawaii can ban guns on beaches, an appeals court says
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii can enforce a law banning firearms on its world-famous beaches, a U.S. appeals court panel ruled Friday.…
Continue ReadingA Navy officer is demoted after sneaking a satellite dish onto a warship to get the internet
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S. Navy chief who wanted the internet so she and other enlisted officers could scroll social media, check sports scores and…
Continue ReadingA man in California was charged with killing 81 animals in a three-hour shooting rampage
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man suspected of going on a three-hour shooting rampage in Northern California and killing 81 animals,…
Continue ReadingJudge gives US regulators until December to propose penalties for Google’s illegal search monopoly
AP Technology Writer A federal judge on Friday gave the U.S. Justice Department until the end of the year to outline how Google should be punished…
Continue ReadingJermaine Johnson insists the Jets’ pass rush will ‘do some damage’ even without Haason Reddick
AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jermaine Johnson and the New York Jets know Haason Reddick could boost their pass rush in a big…
Continue ReadingRaiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce out against Chargers with knee injury
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce will not play Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers because of a knee…
Continue ReadingHundreds of places in the US said racism was a public health crisis. What’s changed?
AP Health Writer More than 200 cities and counties declared racism was a public health crisis in the past few years, mostly after George Floyd was…
Continue ReadingA look at the winding legal saga of Hunter Biden that ended in an unexpected guilty plea
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The legal saga surrounding Hunter Biden took an unexpected turn when he pleaded guilty to nine federal tax…
Continue ReadingIn a landslide-stricken town in California, life is like camping with no power, gas
Associated Press RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Nick Mardesic and his family are living off the power grid, so light at night comes from a…
Continue ReadingMeadows hits a 2-out grand slam in the 9th inning to lead the Tigers to 4-3 win over the Padres
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Parker Meadows hit a grand slam on a full count with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers a…
Continue ReadingBradford’s strong start, García’s 3-run homer lead Rangers past Angels 3-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cody Bradford allowed one run in six innings and Adolis García hit a three-run home run in the first as the Texas Rangers…
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Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling’s impact on colleges
Associated Press Some selective colleges are reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes, the first admitted since a…
Continue ReadingNevada high court ends casino mogul Steve Wynn’s defamation suit against The Associated Press
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday ended a defamation lawsuit brought by casino mogul Steve Wynn against The…
Continue ReadingVideo game performers reach agreement with 80 video games on AI terms
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — After striking for over a month, video game performers have reached agreements with 80 games that have signed…
Continue ReadingDavante Adams’ repeated denials doesn’t end speculation of his future with the Raiders
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Davante Adams took the opportunity Wednesday in his weekly in-season news conference to insist he was not…
Continue ReadingBefore Hunter Biden’s guilty plea, he wanted to enter an Alford plea. What is it?
Associated Press Hunter Biden’s sudden guilty plea Thursday to tax charges was preceded by vigorous objections from prosecutors when his lawyer…
Continue Reading49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall watches practice 5 days after shooting
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was at practice as a spectator five days after…
Continue ReadingUSC retires Caleb Williams’ No. 13, restores Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to place of honor in Coliseum
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California has retired Caleb Williams’ No. 13 jersey and restored Reggie…
Continue ReadingFrancisco Lindor is leading the Mets’ charge and challenging Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Most of this summer, the NL MVP race looked like a one-man Sho. Francisco Lindor has turned it into a hot topic.…
Continue ReadingCal Raleigh homers and hits sacrifice fly as Mariners beat Athletics 6-4
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer in the first inning and added a sacrifice fly in the fifth, Julio…
Continue ReadingSnell pulled after 1 inning and Giants rally past Diamondbacks 3-2 behind Bailey’s 3 RBIs
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell was removed after a 42-pitch first inning, and San Francisco…
Continue ReadingLions kick off season in Motor City against Matthew Stafford-led Rams in NFC wild-card game rematch
Los Angeles Rams (10-8) at Detroit (14-6) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC/Peacock/Universo BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 3 1/2. Series record: Rams lead…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan made some big changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason in hopes of…
Continue ReadingKansas City Chiefs superfan ChiefsAholic sent to prison for string of bank robberies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced the Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” to more than 17 years in prison…
Continue ReadingRams CB Darious Williams goes on injured reserve before season opener with hamstring problem
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. The Rams made the move…
Continue ReadingEmergency crews rescue man trapped in deep trench in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emergency crews rescued a worker who became trapped when a deep trench collapsed Thursday at a construction site at a hillside…
Continue ReadingPresident’s son, Hunter Biden, pleads guilty to federal tax charges months after his conviction in gun case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President’s son, Hunter Biden, pleads guilty to federal tax charges months after his conviction in gun…
Continue ReadingBillie Jean King moves closer to breaking another barrier and earning the Congressional Gold Medal
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Two members of the House of Representatives say the have lined up enough votes to make Billie Jean King the first…
Continue ReadingMan charged with assault in random shootings on Seattle freeway
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A 44-year-old man accused of randomly shooting at vehicles on Interstate 5 south of Seattle, injuring six people…
Continue ReadingCalifornia schools release a blizzard of data, and that’s why parents can’t make sense of it
CalMatters California has a wealth of data about K-12 public schools — test scores, attendance rates, who’s headed to college and more. Finding…
Continue ReadingMore extreme heat plus more people equals danger in these California cities
CalMatters On a recent sunny afternoon in Lancaster, Cassandra Hughes looked for a place to cool down. She set up a lawn chair in the shade at the…
Continue ReadingHarbaugh’s Chargers host Pierce’s Raiders as AFC West rivals start new eras
Las Vegas (8-9) at Los Angeles Chargers (5-12) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 3. Series record: Raiders lead 68-58-2. Last…
Continue ReadingGiants’ Chapman gets $151 million contract for 2025-30 after betting on himself with short-term deal
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Chapman’s bet on himself paid off. After agreeing to a deal with San Francisco during spring…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico’s attorney general files a suit saying Snapchat allows child sexual extortion
AP Technology Writer (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the company behind Snapchat, alleging that site’s…
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Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers
New York Jets (7-10) at San Francisco (14-6) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. Series record: 49ers lead 11-3 Last…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers might have ‘a little smirk’ before his 5th snap in the Jets’ opener to mark his return
AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh chuckled as a reporter finished asking a question that was no laughing matter a year…
Continue ReadingProsecutors urge judge to reject Hunter Biden’s proposed plea to avoid a trial on federal tax charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors urge judge to reject Hunter Biden’s proposed plea to avoid a trial on federal tax…
Continue ReadingNew York seeking to charge Harvey Weinstein with more sex crimes as Britain drops its case
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Spared from prosecution in Britain on Thursday, Harvey Weinstein now faces the prospect of a new indictment in New…
Continue ReadingAuburn hosts California in rematch of Tigers’ 14-10 victory last season
California (1-0) at Auburn (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2) BetMGM College Football Odds: Auburn by 13 1/2. Series record: Auburn leads 1-0.…
Continue ReadingJudge questions restrictions on booster payments to athletes in $2.78B NCAA settlement
AP College Football Writer A federal judge on Thursday probed the terms of a proposed $2.78 billion settlement of antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA…
Continue ReadingWith Musk’s X banned in Brazil, its users carve out new digital homes
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As billionaire Elon Musk’s clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a head last week,…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden intends to change his not guilty plea in his federal tax case, defense attorney says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hunter Biden intends to change his not guilty plea in his federal tax case, defense attorney…
Continue ReadingMiller Moss makes first home start when No. 13 USC looks to build on big opening win against Utah St
Utah State (1-0) at No. 13 Southern California (1-0), Saturday, 11 p.m. ET (BTN) BetMGM College Football Odds: USC by 28 1/2. Series record: USC…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden arrives at a Los Angeles courthouse for the first day of jury selection in his federal tax trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hunter Biden arrives at a Los Angeles courthouse for the first day of jury selection in his federal tax…
Continue ReadingStanford looks to avoid 0-2 start when the Cardinal host FCS-level Cal Poly
Cal Poly (0-1) at Stanford (0-1), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ACC Network Extra) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series record: First meeting.…
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