Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James makes NBA Summer League debut
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Once that second-quarter layup went in and he finally had his first NBA points after a trio of misses, Bronny…
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Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks leaves game after 2 innings with low back tightness
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks exited after two innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday because of low back…
Continue ReadingAlec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case has been dismissed. Here’s key things to know
AP Entertainment Writer A judge’s surprise ruling has ended the prosecution of Alec Baldwin nearly three years after cinematographer Halyna…
Continue ReadingAs ‘Bachelor’ race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her moment
Associated Press Jenn Tran can’t stop thinking about being the first Asian American lead in the history of “The Bachelor” franchise — not…
Continue ReadingMore records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that…
Continue ReadingVic Seixas, a Wimbledon champion and tennis Hall of Famer, dies at 100
LONDON (AP) — Vic Seixas, a Wimbledon winner and tennis Hall of Famer who was the oldest living Grand Slam champion, has died at the age of 100.…
Continue ReadingHamby scores 24 with 14 rebounds as Sparks beat Aces 98-93 in OT, snap 8-game skid
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dearica Hamby scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Aari McDonald hit four 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 23…
Continue ReadingSmith homers 3 times, Freeman singles in the go-ahead runs in 8th and Dodgers beat Brewers 8-5
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith homered three times, Freddie Freeman singled in the go-ahead runs with two outs in the eighth…
Continue ReadingProfar hits tying HR, Machado belts walk-off 2-run shot, Padres edge Diamondbacks 10-8
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — All-Star Jurickson Profar hit a tying home run leading off the ninth inning and Manny Machado walked it off with…
Continue ReadingD’Aquila’s goal in the 85th gives the Thorns a 1-0 win over the Wave
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Izzy D’Aquila scored in the 85th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Wave in the…
Continue ReadingAlbert Suárez holds down A’s as Orioles win for 7th time in 9 games, 3-2
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif (AP) — Albert Suárez matched a season best with six strikeouts over six sharp innings and won back-to-back…
Continue ReadingWill Smith slams 3 homers against Brewers to become 4th Dodgers catcher to do so in 1 game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers homered three times against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. He’s just the fourth…
Continue ReadingPongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein
Associated Press An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the…
Continue ReadingForced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures that…
Continue ReadingPirates rookie Paul Skenes needed just 10 electrifying starts to enter the All-Star conversation
AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes does seemingly everything fast, whether it’s throwing a baseball or sprinting through the…
Continue ReadingMichael Conforto has a 2-run double, the Giants beat the Guardians 4-2
Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Conforto hit a two-run double as the San Francisco Giants won for the eighth time in their last 11 games,…
Continue ReadingFernando Tatis Jr. unlikely to play in All-Star Game, Padres manager Mike Shildt says
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is unlikely to play in the All-Star Game due to a stress reaction in his…
Continue ReadingKlay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson offered a farewell message to the Bay Area and Golden State fans after departing the Warriors…
Continue ReadingRecords tumble as dangerous heat wave scorches the US West and beyond, with the worst yet to come
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Records tumbled across the West as a slow-moving heat wave of potentially historic proportions tightened its…
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Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Friday against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage…
Continue ReadingJustin Steele pitches a 2-hitter for his first career complete game as Cubs beat Angels 5-1
AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Steele pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Seiya Suzuki homered and the Chicago Cubs…
Continue ReadingJuly Fourth violence nationwide kills at least 33, Chicago ‘in state of grief,’ mayor says
Associated Press Shootings and other violence during the extended Fourth of July weekend have left at least 33 people dead, including 11 in Chicago,…
Continue ReadingDehydrated coyote pup dies after it was rescued by California firefighters
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A dehydrated coyote pup died Thursday after being rescued by California firefighters. The coyote was about 6 weeks old, said…
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2 killed and 3 injured in July Fourth attack in California beach city
Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and three others injured in an attack during a neighborhood Fourth of July…
Continue ReadingAngels place 3B Luis Rengifo on 10-day injured list with wrist inflammation
CHICAGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Luis Rengifo on the 10-day injured list on Friday because of inflammation in his right…
Continue Reading2 killed and 3 injured in July Fourth attack in California beach city
Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and three others injured in an attack during a neighborhood Fourth of July…
Continue ReadingJuly Fourth attack kills 2 and injures 3 in Huntington Beach, California. A suspect is in custody, police say
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — July Fourth attack kills 2 and injures 3 in Huntington Beach, California. A suspect is in custody, police…
Continue ReadingBrad Pitt movie about Formula 1 will simply be called ‘F1’
LONDON (AP) — Brad Pitt’s movie about Formula 1 coming to cinemas next year will simply be called “F1,” the racing series said Friday.…
Continue ReadingIt’s a fine line as the summer rainy season brings relief, and flooding, to the southwestern US
Associated Press MONUMENT VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) — It’s as if the sky opened up and dropped everything it had in a matter of minutes. Giant…
Continue ReadingLAFC beats Galaxy 2-1 before 70,076 at Rose Bowl to take over Western Conference lead
AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Kei Kamara and Denis Bouanga scored four minutes apart late in the first half, and Los Angeles Football…
Continue ReadingLAFC beats Galaxy 2-1 before 70,076 at Rose Bowl to take over Western Conference lead
AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Kei Kamara and Denis Bouanga scored four minutes apart late in the first half, and Los Angeles Football…
Continue ReadingChristian Walker extends home run tear at Dodger Stadium, helps Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 9-3
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christian Walker extended his tear at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, homering in his first two at-bats for…
Continue ReadingDiamondbacks’ Christian Walker continues his Dodger Stadium rampage, hitting 2 more homers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christian Walker put on another power display at Dodger Stadium, igniting the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first…
Continue ReadingWebb enjoys more Atlanta success as Giants ride Chapman’s big hits to 4-2 win over Braves
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Logan Webb recovered from a rough start in his latest strong performance at Truist Park as the San Francisco Giants…
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Power boat crashes into Southern California jetty, killing 1 and injuring 10
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A power boat crashed into a jetty in Southern California, killing one man and injuring 10 other people, officials said.…
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Butler homers, Sears pitches A’s to series sweep of Angels with 5-0 win
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Butler homered, JP Sears won for the first time in more than a month, and the Oakland Athletics…
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California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
Associated Press SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday,…
Continue ReadingPower boat crashes into Southern California jetty, killing 1 and injuring 10
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A power boat crashed into a jetty in Southern California, killing one man and injuring 10 other people, officials said.…
Continue ReadingBraves manager Brian Snitker smiles 1 day after being hit below the belt by a foul ball
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta manager Brian Snitker could laugh Thursday about being hit below the belt by a foul liner off Ozzie…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
Associated Press SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday,…
Continue ReadingJill Ellis says allegations of poor work environment at NWSL’s San Diego Wave are ‘false’
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis called allegations of a poor work environment made by a former employee of the National…
Continue ReadingBuddy Hield is traded to the Warriors from the 76ers, AP source says, as busy offseason continues
AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Buddy Hield played in 632 regular-season games and established himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in…
Continue ReadingProfar homers, scores twice and prevents a run as Padres beat the Rangers 3-1 for series win
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jurickson Profar was producing runs and preventing them for the San Diego Padres a day after the left…
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Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews…
Continue ReadingTaylor Fritz tells his Wimbledon opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, to ‘have a nice flight home’
AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Taylor Fritz told his Wimbledon opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, to “have a nice flight home” after beating him in…
Continue ReadingMost evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews…
Continue ReadingHurricanes continue restocking in free agency by signing Jack Roslovic to a 1-year deal
AP Hockey Writer The Carolina Hurricanes continued to restock in free agency Thursday by signing forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year contract worth…
Continue ReadingRams re-sign veteran safety John Johnson after successful return last season
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Veteran safety John Johnson has re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams after his successful return to the team last…
Continue ReadingMillions swelter under dangerous Fourth of July heat wave
Associated Press Around 134 million people in the U.S. are under alerts as an “extremely dangerous and record-breaking” heat wave broils much of…
Continue ReadingChristian Walker hits 16th and 17th career homers at Dodger Stadium, Diamondbacks rout Dodgers 12-4
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christian Walker hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning and a three-run blast in the ninth — his 16th and…
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