Joey Estes goes the distance and Athletics beat Angels 5-0
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Joey Estes pitched Oakland’s first individual shutout in more than three years and the Athletics beat the…
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Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July Fourth
Associated Press Millions of people in the U.S. celebrated and suffered under heat warnings Thursday as they flocked to beaches and traveled in…
Continue ReadingEric Gagné returns to Dodgers’ mound on the 20th anniversary of his 84 consecutive saves streak
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — With “Welcome to the Jungle” blaring like the old days, Eric Gagné took the mound and fired a strike…
Continue ReadingDavid Peralta hits 1st homer of the season, helps the Padres beat the Rangers 6-4
AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Peralta is just filling in for All-Star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., and the 36-year-old…
Continue ReadingHosei Kijima scores first goal in MLS as St. Louis beats Earthquakes 2-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hosei Kijima scored his first goal in MLS, Eduard Löwen also scored a goal and St. Louis City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0…
Continue ReadingBraves left-hander Chris Sale fans 9 in 6 innings and earns 11th win in 3-1 victory over Giants
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale allowed only three hits in six innings to earn his 11th win, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory…
Continue ReadingSan Diego Wave call former employee’s allegations ‘inaccurate and defamatory’
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Wave called accusations made by a former employee on social media “inaccurate and defamatory” in a statement on…
Continue ReadingMan charged in connection to mass shooting at Oakland Juneteenth celebration
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 23-year-old Oakland man has been charged in connection with a mass shooting that broke out at a Juneteenth celebration in…
Continue ReadingRangers add Seager to lineup late after 2-game absence from getting hit by a pitch on the wrist
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager was a late add to the lineup for the Texas Rangers against San Diego on Wednesday night, ending a two-game…
Continue ReadingNFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The damages a federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay for violating antitrust laws in distributing…
Continue ReadingOhtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani became the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games,…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year’s lineups
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year’s…
Continue ReadingFight over retail theft is testing California Democrats’ drive to avoid mass incarceration policies
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state leaders reversed course on a plan to place a crime-focused…
Continue Reading2 horses ran onto a Los Angeles freeway and were struck, killed by passing vehicles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two horses were struck and killed by passing vehicles late Tuesday after they ran onto a Los Angeles freeway, authorities said.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California man was convicted of murder with a hate crime enhancement Wednesday for the 2018 stabbing…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man convicted of first-degree murder in killing of gay University of Pennsylvania student in a 2018 stabbing
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — California man convicted of first-degree murder in killing of gay University of Pennsylvania student in a 2018…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand tourist killed in robbery attempt at Southern California mall
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 68-year-old tourist from New Zealand was struck and killed by a car during a botched robbery at an upscale…
Continue ReadingItalian Air Force precision team flies over Vegas Strip, headed to July 4 in Los Angeles area
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An Italian Air force precision demonstration team made a colorful green, white and red flight over the Las Vegas Strip on…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles to pay $21M to settle claims over botched fireworks detonation by police 3 years ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles will pay more than $21 million to settle claims by residents of a neighborhood where police bungled the detonation…
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California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingJessica Campbell will be the first woman on an NHL bench as assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken
AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Once her playing career ended, Jessica Campbell found a new passion in coaching. At the time, she may not have…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft will pay $14M to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle allegations that the global software giant retaliated and…
Continue ReadingHow a ‘once in a century’ broadband investment plan could go wrong
CalMatters Starting next week, California residents have 30 days to challenge maps that will determine how $1.8 billion is distributed to increase…
Continue ReadingDo US fast-food customers want plant-based meat? Panda Express thinks so, but McDonald’s has doubts
AP Business Writer Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants? Two recent moves show restaurant chains are still undecided. On…
Continue ReadingLeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the…
Continue ReadingThe best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA
AP Music Writer As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024. Here are…
Continue ReadingCalifornia city cancels July Fourth fireworks as firefighters battle flames amid hot weather
Associated Press OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Officials in a Northern California community cancelled an annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration as…
Continue ReadingTo save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
Associated Press To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy…
Continue ReadingTo save West Coast spotted owls, US officials plan to use trained shooters to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls
DENVER (AP) — To save West Coast spotted owls, US officials plan to use trained shooters to kill hundreds of thousands of barred…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani says he won’t participate in Home Run Derby during All-Star festivities
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won’t participate in the Home Run Derby on July 15 despite the Japanese superstar ranking…
Continue ReadingDodger slugger Shohei Ohtani says he will not participate in this year’s All-Star Home Run Derby
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani says he will not participate in this year’s All-Star Home Run…
Continue ReadingTeoscar Hernández singles in go-ahead run in 9th, lifting Dodgers over D-backs, 6-5
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teoscar Hernández singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for his third RBI of the game, and the Los…
Continue ReadingButler, Rooker go deep and Athletics top Angels 7-5
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker hit home runs, Mitch Spence gave up one hit over 5 1/3 innings, and the…
Continue ReadingWalker-Kimbrough scores 10 of her 17 in the fourth and the Mystics rally past the Sparks 82-80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 10 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the Washington Mystics rallied past the Los…
Continue ReadingNathaniel Lowe starting to go deep for the Rangers, who are trying to get on track
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe pulled a high 71.3 mph changeup into the seats in right field to quickly put the Texas…
Continue ReadingBlazing hot surfaces are a danger for catastrophic burn injuries in the urban desert Southwest
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Ron Falk lost his right leg, had extensive skin grafting on the left one and is still recovering a year after…
Continue ReadingColombia draws Brazil 1-1 and will play Panama in quarterfinals while Seleção face Uruguay
AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo challenged his team to stay sharp and energized through every physical…
Continue ReadingEovaldi pitches 7 scoreless innings, Lowe hits pair of 2-run homers as Texas blanks Padres 7-0
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed one hit over seven innings, Nathaniel Lowe hit a pair of two-run…
Continue ReadingSoler, Wade and Ramos homer as the Giants beat the Braves 5-3
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jorge Soler and LaMonte Wade Jr. hit back-to-back homers to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves…
Continue ReadingForward Kyle Anderson, Warriors working to complete $27 million, three-year deal, AP source says
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent forward Kyle Anderson and the Golden State Warriors were working to complete a $27 million,…
Continue ReadingU.S. loss in Copa America averaged 3.78 million viewers, most-watched non-World Cup match on FS1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The United States’ 1-0 loss to Uruguay in its final Copa America group stage match Monday night averaged 3.78 million…
Continue ReadingCaitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led…
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Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
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Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini knows he has a big decision looming. The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week…
Continue ReadingSS Corey Seager out of Texas lineup again since getting hit on wrist, 3B Josh Jung’s rehab stalled
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday night…
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Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says
AP Health Writer Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled “microdosing” candies laced…
Continue ReadingRobert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of “Shampoo,” “The Last Detail” and…
Continue ReadingRobert Towne, Oscar-winning ‘Chinatown,’ ‘Shampoo’ and ‘The Last Detail’ screenwriter, dies at 89
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Towne, Oscar-winning ‘Chinatown,’ ‘Shampoo’ and ‘The Last Detail’ screenwriter, dies…
Continue ReadingNFL suspends veteran safety Tashaun Gipson 6 games for performance-enhancing drug use
Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson has been suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the 2024 season for violating the league’s…
Continue ReadingBlues extend Buchnevich with $48 million deal, acquire Faksa, Joseph in separate trades
The St. Louis Blues acquired Radek Faksa from Dallas and Mathieu Joseph from Ottawa on Tuesday in a pair of trades for future considerations and in a…
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