Mitchell scores 32, Idaho defeats Pacific 95-72
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Kolton Mitchell’s 32 points led Idaho over Pacific 95-72 on Saturday night. Mitchell had six assists and three steals…
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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at 65
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at…
Continue ReadingRJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Davis made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 13 seconds left, and North Carolina erased a 16-point…
Continue ReadingUNLV beats UC Riverside 66-53
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 15 points as UNLV beat UC Riverside 66-53 on Saturday. Thomas had five rebounds and five assists for the…
Continue ReadingButka scores 18 as Pepperdine takes down UC Davis 85-46
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Dovydas Butka had 18 points in Pepperdine’s 85-46 win over UC Davis on Saturday. Butka had 10 rebounds for the Waves…
Continue ReadingCorbett scores 15 in Duquesne’s 70-54 victory against UC Irvine
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jahsean Corbett had 15 points in Duquesne’s 70-54 win against UC Irvine on Saturday. Corbett added eight rebounds for the…
Continue ReadingWashington scores 19 in Cal State Northridge’s 81-57 win against Chicago State
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scotty Washington scored 19 points as Cal State Northridge beat Chicago State 81-57 on Saturday. Washington shot 4 of 13 from…
Continue ReadingBronny James discusses the challenge of dealing with his mental health following cardiac scare
AP Basketball Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The final buzzer sounded Saturday, the South Bay Lakers had won a game and Bronny James seemed completely…
Continue ReadingNick Blankenburg scores in overtime as the Predators beat the Kings 3-2
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Blankenburg scored at 1:03 of overtime to help the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Los…
Continue ReadingAmazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it
AP Business Writer Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two…
Continue ReadingEx-OpenAI engineer who raised legal concerns about the technology he helped build has died
AP Technology Writer Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower who helped train the artificial intelligence systems behind ChatGPT…
Continue ReadingBlake Lively accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign
Associated Press Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie…
Continue ReadingIt’s eggnog season. The boozy beverage dates back to medieval England but remains a holiday hit
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At Scoma’s Restaurant in San Francisco, this holiday season ‘s batch of eggnog began 11 months ago.…
Continue ReadingCal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches
AP Basketball Writer Cal coach Charmin Smith had a vision four years ago of creating a tournament to lift up Black female head coaches. So she…
Continue ReadingKiki Rice scores 20 points as No. 1 UCLA beats Creighton 70-41 to stay unbeaten
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kiki Rice scored 20 points and No. 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on the way to a 70-41 win over Creighton on…
Continue ReadingMakar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche…
Continue ReadingMerkviladze scores 24 points, sparks Loyola Marymount past Southern 89-73
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Merkviladze’s 24 points helped Loyola Marymount defeat Southern 89-73 on Friday. Merkviladze also contributed seven…
Continue ReadingMcMahon scores 16 to lead six players in double figures, No. 11 Ohio State tops Stanford 84-59
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cotie McMahon had 16 points and six rebounds leading six players in double figures scoring, and No. 11 Ohio…
Continue ReadingAmazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it
AP Business Writer Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two…
Continue ReadingWorld Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball’s luxury tax this year with…
Continue ReadingJets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will be a game-time decision vs. Rams
AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will be a game-time decision against the Los…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis softens law on obstructing abortion clinics in response to free-speech lawsuit
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis has softened an ordinance that prohibited the obstruction of entrances and driveways to abortion…
Continue ReadingJPMorgan, Wells Fargo, BofA facing federal lawsuit over Zelle payment network fraud
AP Business Writer A federal regulator sued JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America on Friday, claiming the banks failed to protect hundreds…
Continue ReadingAll Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games
AP Sports Writer Netflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers of its two Christmas Day games, including Mariah Carey kicking it all off…
Continue ReadingUS civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports
Associated Press The Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive…
Continue ReadingWith Roki Sasaki looming, Orioles left $2.1 million unspent from allotment and Dodgers $1.9 million
NEW YORK (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles left about $2.1 million unspent from their 2024 international signing bonus pool allotment and the Los…
Continue ReadingUniversity of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests
Associated Press The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving…
Continue ReadingCalifornia regulators vote to delay closure of gas storage facility, site of worst US methane leak
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California regulators have approved a controversial proposal to delay the closure of the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility, the…
Continue ReadingA’s, third baseman Gio Urshela reach agreement on 1-year deal, AP source says
AP Baseball Writer Third baseman Gio Urshela has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Athletics, according to a person with direct…
Continue ReadingWisconsin police chief overseeing school shooting probe is named to Seattle job
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes was named as the chief of police in Seattle on Friday, five days after he…
Continue ReadingStarbucks workers begin strikes that could spread to hundreds of US stores by Christmas Eve
AP Business Writer Workers at Starbucks stores began a five-day strike Friday to protest lack of progress in contract negotiations with the company.…
Continue ReadingThe best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 80 concerts in 2024. Here are some of her…
Continue ReadingA LeBron record. Xmas greetings from Mazzulla. Steph went 0 for 7. Thursday wasn’t boring in the NBA
AP Basketball Writer LeBron James set a record, which was good. Stephen Curry set a personal record, which was not good. Detroit faced the biggest…
Continue ReadingYounger generations swap tradition for self-expression with holiday decorations
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Whether dressed in black, mimicking bare branches or decked out with enough bows for a Taylor Swift concert, the…
Continue ReadingBlackwood and Georgiev face former teams as Avalanche and Sharks square off after swapping goalies
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — It didn’t take long before goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood and Alexandar Georgiev found themselves…
Continue ReadingBroncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Denver Broncos had an 11-point lead midway through the third quarter Thursday night as they closed in…
Continue ReadingKiviranta scores twice in 3rd, Blackwood gets win over former team as Avalanche beat Sharks 4-2
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joel Kiviranta scored twice in the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team…
Continue ReadingAnother record for LeBron James in the Lakers’ 113-100 victory over the Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes,…
Continue ReadingSaxen scores 18, Saint Mary’s (CA) beats Merrimack 73-68
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Mitchell Saxen scored 18 points as Saint Mary’s (CA) beat Merrimack 73-68 on Thursday night. Saxen also contributed 12…
Continue ReadingA beginner’s guide to Kwanzaa
Associated Press Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in…
Continue ReadingDemocratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they’re hoping to work with him
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — They warned about him. Now they’ll have to work with him. A handful of prominent Democratic governors…
Continue ReadingWainwright scores 26 off the bench, Long Beach State beats Pepperdine 79-76
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — TJ Wainwright led Long Beach State past Pepperdine on Thursday night with 26 points off of the bench in a 79-76 victory.…
Continue ReadingAn ’embarrassing’ night for Stephen Curry and the Warriors, who fall by 51 at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Stephen Curry had a game like none other in his career. It was part of an awful night for the Golden State Warriors. Curry…
Continue ReadingJustin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trailing 21-13 at halftime Thursday night against the Denver Broncos, some wondered if the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingClippers beat Dallas 118-95 as Mavericks’ star guards Doncic and Irving sit due to injury
DALLAS (AP) — Norman Powell scored 29 points, James Harden added 24 and Ivica Zubac had 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers beat…
Continue ReadingGrizzlies make franchise-record 27 3s and rout Warriors 144-93, biggest win in NBA this season
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Santi Aldama had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27…
Continue ReadingKopitar, Fiala each score a pair as Kings rally past Flyers 7-3
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia…
Continue ReadingTaking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. The…
Continue ReadingBent Leuchten scores 21 of his 23 points in second half to help UC Irvine defeat Belmont 92-84
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bent Leuchten scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half when UC Irvine scored 67 points and the Anteaters defeated…
Continue ReadingActivists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Activists sued the federal government Thursday to release images of dead orca whales, sea lions and other marine…
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