NWSL rivals Reign and Thorns play to scoreless draw
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press Longtime rivals Seattle Reign and Portland Thorns played to a scoreless draw at Lumen Field on Sunday in the National…
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Hershey Bears beat Coachella Valley Firebirds 5-2 in Game 2 to even AHL’s Calder Cup final
HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Hunter Shepard made 32 saves, Jimmy Huntington and Pierrick Dubé scored late in the second period and the Hershey Bears beat…
Continue ReadingAfter first sweep of Padres in 18 years, Mets in NL wild-card race despite 33-37 record
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets players lined up in the infield to exchange hugs, high-fives and handshakes after New…
Continue ReadingJorge Soler’s 3-run homer keys a 9-run inning that leads the Giants past the Angels 13-6
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer in San Francisco’s nine-run fourth inning and the…
Continue ReadingBryson DeChambeau wins another US Open with a clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau climbed back into the most famous bunker at Pinehurst No. 2, this time…
Continue ReadingGabrielle Rose proves age is just a number as she competes in US swim trials at 46
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gabrielle Rose is realistic about her goals. She knows a third Olympics is out of reach.…
Continue ReadingBryson DeChambeau wins his second U.S. Open title, beating Rory McIlroy by 1 shot at Pinehurst No. 2
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau wins his second U.S. Open title, beating Rory McIlroy by 1 shot at Pinehurst No.…
Continue ReadingOhtani has second 2-homer game of season as Dodgers blank Royals 3-0. Betts’ hand broken in the 7th
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had his second two-homer game this season, Tyler Glasnow pitched seven innings of…
Continue ReadingDodgers star Mookie Betts suffers broken left hand when hit by a pitch
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh…
Continue ReadingAllisha Gray, Tina Charles propel Dream to 87-74 victory over Sparks
ATLANTA (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 25 points, Tina Charles added a double-double and the Atlanta Dream pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat…
Continue Reading2 killed when vintage plane crashes during Father’s Day event at Southern California airfield
CHINO, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed aboard a vintage plane that crashed and burst into flames near a Southern California airfield during a…
Continue ReadingVu wins playoff in return from back injury, spoiling Thompson’s bid for 1st victory in 5 years
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Lilia Vu won the Meijer LPGA Classic in a playoff Sunday in her return from a back injury, spoiling Lexi…
Continue ReadingMiranda hits home run in 8th as Twins win 8-7 to take doubleheader from A’s for four-game sweep
By MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jose Miranda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the…
Continue ReadingAlonso has season-high 5 RBIs as surging Mets beat Padres 11-6 for 5th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso had a season-high five RBIs, combining with Francisco Lindor on first-inning home runs that built a three-run lead…
Continue ReadingPadres’ Manny Machado and manager Mike Shildt ejected during game against Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego’s Manny Machado and manager Mike Schildt were ejected in the sixth inning of Sunday’s game at New York Mets…
Continue ReadingYoshinobu Yamamoto placed on 15-day injured list by Dodgers with strained rotator cuff
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a strained rotator cuff, manager Dave Roberts said…
Continue ReadingThe Giants scratch lefty Kyle Harrison from his start and place him on injured list
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants placed left-hander Kyle Harrison on the injured list with a right…
Continue ReadingAn emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “…
Continue ReadingStores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores…
Continue ReadingAngel City and Dash settle for the scoreless draw after controversial ending
By The Associated Press Angel City and the Houston Dash played to a scoreless draw when video review determined that Messiah Bright did not score in…
Continue ReadingGabriel Pec, Dejan Joveljic propel Galaxy to 4-2 victory over Sporting KC
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Gabriel Pec had a goal and two assists, Dejan Joveljic added one of each and the Los Angeles Galaxy doubled up Sporting…
Continue ReadingYuya Kubo scores 3 times from 78th minute on to rally Cincinnati to 4-2 victory over Earthquakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Yuya Kubo came off the bench and scored the final three goals of the match — all coming from the 78th minute on and all…
Continue ReadingMelendez hits grand slam on 12th pitch, Royals beat Dodgers 7-2 as Yamamoto leaves early
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a grand slam to conclude a 12-pitch at-bat, Seth Lugo became the AL’s first…
Continue ReadingBenavidez unanimously outpoints Gvozdyk for interim WBC light heavyweight belt
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Benavidez made the most of his debut in the light heavyweight division, outpointing…
Continue ReadingStrong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area’s first major fire of the year
By RYAN SUN Associated Press GORMAN, Calif. (AP) — Strong winds pushed flames through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los…
Continue ReadingDodgers’ Yamamoto leaves start vs. KC after 2 innings due to triceps tightness. IL stint is possible
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be heading to the injured list after he left his start…
Continue ReadingDenis Bouanga scores twice, adds assist as LAFC beats Orlando City 3-1 for sixth straight victory
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Denis Bouanga finished with two goals and an assist and Los Angeles FC ran its win streak to six with a 3-1 victory over…
Continue ReadingCantlay has another steady round to stay within reach of 1st major title at US Open
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Things have slowed down for Patrick Cantlay since that roaring, birdie-filled tear to start…
Continue ReadingDeChambeau a one-man show at Pinehurst No. 2 and leads US Open by 3
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau ducked outside the ropes to a private area in the woods, flat on his back…
Continue ReadingCollin Morikawa thought a 66 would give him a shot at the US Open. Then came Bryson DeChambeau
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Collin Morikawa woke up Saturday nine shots off the lead and figuring he would have to get…
Continue ReadingMartinez homers twice, Quintana ends 10-start winless streak and Mets beat Padres 5-1
NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Martinez homered twice, Jose Quintana ended a 10-start winless streak and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 5-1…
Continue ReadingLuis Rengifo’s go-ahead RBI single lifts Angels past Giants 4-3
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O’Hoppe hit a two-run homer…
Continue ReadingVictim identified in Southern California homicide case, 41 years after her remains were found
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A victim whose skull was found by children in a Southern California city in 1983 has been identified 41 years after her…
Continue ReadingScheffler has another tough day fighting the Pinehurst No. 2 greens at the US Open
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler didn’t expect 5-over par through two days at the U.S. Open would be…
Continue ReadingFrom a national title at Michigan to coaching together in LA, a special Father’s Day for the Minters
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Father’s Day is always a special time for Rick and Jesse Minter. Sunday, though, might be…
Continue ReadingTwins-A’s postponed, split doubleheader scheduled for Sunday
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The game between the Oakland Athletics and Minnesota Twins Saturday was postponed due to…
Continue ReadingResidents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next week
By TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press Things are about to heat up in much of the U.S. with dangerously hot temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast next…
Continue ReadingMoniak has 3 hits, Anderson goes 5-plus strong innings in Angels’ 8-6 victory over Giants
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mickey Moniak had three hits, Tyler Anderson limited San Francisco to a run in five-plus innings…
Continue ReadingFreeman’s 2-out RBI single in 8th inning lifts Dodgers past Royals 4-3
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman lined a go-ahead, two-out RBI single into center in the eighth inning and the…
Continue ReadingSome hawking stem cells say they can treat almost anything. They can’t
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press The mailings promised “Life Without Pain!” via stem cell injections or IVs administered in a…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Democratic leaders clash with businesses over curbing retail theft. Here’s what to know
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With retail theft increasing, California Democratic leadership is clashing with a…
Continue ReadingClooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood gala
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for…
Continue ReadingFirefighter killed in explosion while battling front end loader fire in Southern California
LITTLEROCK, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County firefighter was killed and another was injured Friday after responding to a vehicle fire at a quarry…
Continue ReadingMax Kepler hits tying homer, walk-off single in Twins’ 6-5 victory over Athletics
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler hit a tying home run in the sixth inning and a walk-off single in the 10th inning to…
Continue ReadingDíaz converts 1st save chance since returning from injured list as Mets hold off Padres 2-1
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit a two-run double, Edwin Díaz converted his first save chance since coming…
Continue ReadingCoachella Valley Firebirds beat Hershey Bears 4-3 in Game 1 of AHL’s Calder Cup final
HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — John Hayden and Ryan Winterton each scored twice and the Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the defending champion Hershey Bears…
Continue ReadingNapheesa Collier, Courtney Williams lead Lynx to 81-76 win over Sparks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to go with a career-high eight steals, Courtney Williams had 15 points and 10 assists for her…
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Couple rescued from desert near California’s Joshua Tree National Park after running out of water
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A couple hiking in the desert south of Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California was rescued after running out of…
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A Southwest Airlines plane that did a ‘Dutch roll’ suffered structural damage, investigators say
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer A Boeing 737 Max suffered damage to parts of the plane’s structure after it went into a “Dutch roll”…
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Weekend of graduation ceremonies begins at California universities without major war protests
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A weekend of commencement ceremonies at a half-dozen California universities was underway…
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