NBA media negotiations are in the 4th quarter. The outcome remains very much in doubt
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The conference finals and Bronny James’ decision to remain in the draft are far from the only things dominating…
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Man, 81, charged with terrorizing California neighborhood with slingshot dies days after arrest
AZUSA, Calif. (AP) — An 81-year-old man who investigators said terrorized a Southern California neighborhood for years with a slingshot has died…
Continue ReadingSiri ties it in 9th with homer, Palacios hits walk-off RBI in 12th as Rays beat Athletics 6-5
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jose Siri tied the game in the ninth with a home run and Richie Palacios hit an RBI…
Continue ReadingAlonso doubles as pitch hitter and sparks Mets comeback, a day after hit on hand by pitch
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Relieved he didn’t break any bones when hit by a pitch a day earlier, Pete Alonso twice…
Continue ReadingWoolery’s 3-run homer puts No. 6 UCLA over No. 14 Alabama 4-1 in Women’s College World Series opener
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jordan Woolery’s moment was so big that she could barely recall it. Her three-run homer…
Continue Reading8 Northern California middle school students arrested for assault on 2 peers
NOVATO, Calif. (AP) — Eight Northern California middle school students accused of carrying out a planned assault on a fellow student that others…
Continue ReadingSteffens leads U.S. women’s roster as the water polo team goes for a 4th straight gold
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maggie Steffens and Ashleigh Johnson highlight the U.S. women’s roster for the Paris Olympics as the water polo program…
Continue ReadingBiden is said to be finalizing plans for migrant limits as part of a US-Mexico border clampdown
By COLLEEN LONG and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is finalizing plans for a U.S.-Mexico border clampdown that…
Continue Reading‘Pure grit.’ Jordan Chiles is making a run at a second Olympics, this time on her terms
By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jordan Chiles doesn’t have to put herself through this. She knows it. The proof is…
Continue ReadingDarke and Donovan to head Fox Euro 2024 coverage, Strong and Holden work Copa America
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ian Darke will pair with Landon Donovan as Fox’s lead broadcast team at this year’s European Championship, while John Strong…
Continue ReadingAmazon gets FAA approval allowing it to expand drone deliveries for online orders
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Federal regulators have given Amazon key permission that will allow it to expand its drone delivery program,…
Continue ReadingNearly 200 shuttered 99 Cents Only stores to open as Dollar Tree locations from Texas to California
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Nearly 200 shuttered 99 Cents Only stores from Texas to California will be re-opened as Dollar Tree locations…
Continue ReadingUsher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usher will add another prestigious award to his already loaded trophy case. The…
Continue Reading12 years later, American Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus will get gold medal at ceremony in Paris
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer There’s no making up for what Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus lost on the day she finished .07 seconds behind…
Continue ReadingLAFC runs win streak to four, snaps Minnesota United’s unbeaten run at six with 2-0 victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick, Mateusz Bogusz added a late goal and Hugo Lloris notched his fourth straight…
Continue ReadingDejan Joveljic scores two goals to help the LA Galaxy beat FC Dallas 3-1
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored twice and Riqui Puig added his fifth goal of the season to help the LA Galaxy beat FC Dallas 3-1 on…
Continue Reading‘Star Trek’ actor George Takei is determined to keep telling his Japanese American story
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans, including children, labeled enemies during World…
Continue ReadingGil, Verdugo propel Yankees to 2-1 victory over Angels as Volpe extends hitting streak to 21 games
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Luis Gil struck out nine and won his sixth straight start, continuing a record run by the…
Continue ReadingAuburn senior J.M. Butler leads Tigers to NCAA golf title
CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Auburn senior J.M. Butler polished off a dominant two days at La Costa by winning the anchor match Wednesday to give the…
Continue ReadingJose Siri follows tremendous catch with walk-off hit in the 9th, Rays beat Athletics 4-3
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jose Siri made a tremendous catch in the top of the ninth inning and singled in the…
Continue ReadingMets to cut Jorge López after reliever throws glove into stands following ejection
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jorge López will be cut by the struggling New York Mets after the reliever threw his glove…
Continue ReadingOhtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los…
Continue ReadingDisneyland performers’ vote to unionize is certified by federal labor officials
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Character and parade performers at Disneyland in California are officially unionized. Federal labor officials said Wednesday…
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The 49ers sign receiver Jauan Jennings to an extension through the 2025 season
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers signed receiver Jauan Jennings to a contract extension…
Continue ReadingGarrett outlasts Darvish and the Marlins beat the Padres 9-1 behind season-high 16 hits
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Braxton Garrett outlasted Yu Darvish, Josh Bell had three hits and scored twice and the Miami…
Continue ReadingCastellanos, Schwarber HR, Sánchez works 6 strong innings as Phillies beat Giants to end 3-game skid
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nick Castellanos had a two-run homer among his three hits, Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven…
Continue ReadingClippers sign coach Tyronn Lue to new deal reportedly worth $14 million annually
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have signed coach Tyronn Lue to a long-term contract after winning a division title in his fourth…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts fugitive dubbed the ‘bad breath rapist’ captured in California after 16 years at large
DANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A fugitive dubbed the “bad breath rapist” has been arrested in the San Francisco Bay Area more than 16 years after he…
Continue ReadingMets put struggling closer Edwin Díaz on IL with shoulder impingement, then Alonso exits after HBP
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Struggling closer Edwin Díaz was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday by the New…
Continue ReadingCalifornia advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakes
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As corporations increasingly weave artificial intelligence technologies into the daily…
Continue ReadingAmy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Jacqueline Stewart is leaving her post leading the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to return to the University of…
Continue ReadingState trial underway for man sentenced to 30 years in attack against Nancy Pelosi’s husband
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for bludgeoning Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer inside their San…
Continue ReadingBronny James is staying in the NBA draft, agent Rich Paul announces
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Bronny James is keeping his name in the NBA draft, with the hopes of joining his father in the league next…
Continue ReadingThe Panda Party is back on as giant pandas will return to Washington’s National Zoo by year’s end
By DINO HAZELL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Months after the nation’s capital bid an emotional farewell to its giant pandas, the…
Continue ReadingYannick Noah to succeed Bjorn Borg as the captain of Team Europe in the Laver Cup
PARIS (AP) — Yannick Noah, the 1983 French Open champion, will become captain of Team Europe in the Laver Cup in 2025, taking over for Bjorn Borg.…
Continue Reading15 and counting: Yankees’ starting staff sets major league record limiting runs and going at least 5
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Even without last year’s AL Cy Young Award winner, the New York Yankees starting staff…
Continue ReadingPadres reliever Estrada rides good vibes and ‘filthy’ pitches to a record 13 straight strikeouts
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — In early November, Jeremiah Estrada was waived by the Chicago Cubs. Just more than a month ago,…
Continue ReadingHarvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors told a judge Wednesday they are evaluating more claims of sexual…
Continue ReadingLuis Matos hits walk-off sacrifice fly, Giants relievers blank Phillies in 1-0, 10-inning win
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Luis Matos hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Spencer Howard pitched four scoreless…
Continue ReadingTaylor Ward’s 2-run double in the 8th inning propels Angels to 4-3 victory over Yankees
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward’s two-run double into the left-center gap scored the go-ahead run in the…
Continue ReadingProfar homers and Estrada sets expansion-era strikeout record as the Padres beat the Marlins 4-0
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar homered and reliever Jeremiah Estrada extended his club-record strikeout streak…
Continue ReadingRams QB Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address mental health
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address his mental…
Continue ReadingRookie Mitch Spence allows 1 hit, Miguel Andújar hits 3-run homer as Athletics beat Rays 3-0
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Mitch Spence took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Miguel Andújar hit a…
Continue ReadingNurse, McDonald spur 2nd half rally to lead Los Angeles Sparks past Indiana Fever 88-82
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark sees the progress — even as the losses and frustration mount. On Tuesday…
Continue ReadingPilot injured after a military fighter jet crashes near international airport in Albuquerque
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A military fighter jet on its way to an Air Force base in California crashed Tuesday near the…
Continue ReadingYankees’ 3rd baseman DJ LeMahieu makes season debut batting 9th
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — DJ LeMahieu made his season debut for the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Albeit in a spot…
Continue ReadingProposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians won’t be voting this November on a policy that would have required schools to notify…
Continue ReadingCollege in Detroit suspends in-person classes because of pro-Palestinian camp
By ED WHITE and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University in Detroit suspended in-person classes Tuesday and…
Continue ReadingRapper Sean Kingston agrees to return to Florida, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Rapper and singer Sean Kingston on Tuesday waived his right to fight…
Continue ReadingWomen’s College World Series team-by-team breakdown
ALABAMA (38-18) Coach: Patrick Murphy (1,304-393 in 27 years overall; 1,276-373 in 26 years at Alabama). Last WCWS appearance: 2023. National titles:…
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