Timberwolves outlast Warriors 114-110 and match a season high with 21 3-pointers
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and made 3 of 4 free throws in the final 12 seconds for the…
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Creighton hoping to pull off another second-round upset when it faces UCLA
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Creighton coach Jim Flanery and his six seniors know the highs of pulling off a second-round…
Continue ReadingPadraig Harrington overcomes double bogey with birdies on final 2 holes at windy Newport Beach
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Padraig Harrington won the Hoag Classic on Sunday at windy Newport Beach Country Club for his seventh PGA Tour…
Continue ReadingFans of both USC and UCLA women’s teams will have to make a choice which game to attend Monday
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins phenomenal freshman season at Southern California and UCLA’s duo of Charisma…
Continue ReadingRight-hander Austin Adams acquired by Oakland Athletics from New York Mets
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Austin Adams was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the New York Mets on Sunday for cash. The 32-year-old…
Continue ReadingHardy souls across New England and New York dig out after major winter storm
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Thousands of hardy souls across New England spent Sunday digging out after a major weekend storm…
Continue ReadingNelly Korda delivers more drama and wins playoff for 10th LPGA Tour title
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Nelly Korda took seven weeks off and nothing changed. She won again on the LPGA Tour and made it far more…
Continue ReadingJames Harden and Clippers lose their first meeting with Philadelphia since the trade, 121-107
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tobias Harris scored 24 points and Tyrese Maxey added 19 of his 24 in the second half of the…
Continue ReadingOhtani to speak to media for 1st time since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling…
Continue ReadingA man who survived a California mountain lion attack that killed his brother is expected to recover
GEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — An 18-year-old Northern California man who survived a mountain lion attack that killed his older brother is expected to…
Continue ReadingAlex Palou dominates IndyCar’s first all-star race since 2008. Reigning champion led every lap
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — A race meant for all-stars was fittingly won by Alex Palou. The two-time and reigning…
Continue Reading‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is No. 1 with $45.2M, Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Immaculate’ lands in fourth
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ghost busting is still a good business. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” collected $45.2 million in…
Continue ReadingSeth Jones scores twice, including OT winner as Blackhawks rally past Sharks 5-4
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seth Jones scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Chicago…
Continue ReadingBouanga scores twice to help LAFC end three-game scoreless streak with 5-0 win over Nashville
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dénis Bouanga scored two goals and added a late assist as Los Angeles FC ended a three-game winless and scoreless streak with a…
Continue ReadingEbobisse rallies Earthquakes to 3-2 victory over Sounders
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeromy Ebobisse scored one minute after Danny Musovski pulled Seattle even late in the second half, rallying the San Jose…
Continue ReadingWave falls at home to the Current 2-1. Spirit has 2-1 comeback win over Bay FC
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rookies Croix Bethune and Hal Hershfelt powered the Washington Spirit’s 2-1 comeback win…
Continue ReadingKiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiki Rice scored 20 points, Gabriela Jaquez added 17 and second-seeded UCLA cruised to an 84-55…
Continue ReadingJoveljic matches MLS record with 5th goal, helps LA Galaxy beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored a goal to tie an MLS record and Marky Delgado scored the game-winner in the 80th minute as the LA…
Continue ReadingTrail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That’s only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers started five rookies Saturday night against Denver, only the second time that has happened since…
Continue ReadingJiyai Shin takes unlikely share of lead in Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — One of Seri’s Kids had an unlikely share of the lead in the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship after a windy…
Continue ReadingDe’Aaron Fox and Keon Ellis hit key free throws to help the Kings beat the Magic 109-107
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox hit tying and go-ahead free throws with 21.2 seconds left and finished with 31…
Continue ReadingBack home for March Madness, No. 4 seed Gonzaga rolls past No. 13 seed UC Irvine 75-56
By JOSH WRIGHT Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Yvonne Ejim had 25 points and 14 rebounds and No. 4 seed Gonzaga overcame a slow start to…
Continue ReadingLauren Jensen, Emma Ronsinek lead hot-shooting Creighton into second round with 87-73 win over UNLV
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Jensen scored 25 points, Emma Ronsiek added 23 and Creighton sank 15 3-pointers in an 87-73…
Continue ReadingRosenqvist and Palou lead qualifying for races that will set field for IndyCar $1 million challenge
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou will lead the field to green in Sunday morning’s…
Continue ReadingMountain lion kills 1, injures another in California
GEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — A mountain lion in Northern California killed one man and injured another while the two were out hunting for shed…
Continue ReadingVan-Dogs? Vandals and Bulldogs come together to create unique March Madness marriage with bands
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — For this weekend, the University of Idaho marching band has adopted a new name. It’s not the…
Continue ReadingPadres vow to fulfill late owner Seidler’s dream of bringing a World Series title to San Diego
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres stars and executives remembered late owner Peter Seidler with laughter and some…
Continue ReadingIowa State freshman sensation Audi Crooks has Stanford’s attention after 40-point NCAA debut
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — The Des Moines Police figure they have little chance of stopping Audi Crooks.…
Continue ReadingWatkins debuts with 23 points in USC’s 87-55 NCAA Tournament blowout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins turned the ball over the first time she touched it in her NCAA Tournament debut.…
Continue ReadingWintry weather blankets New England and California mountains as storm expected in central regions
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — It may officially be spring, but wintry weather blanketed the U.S. on Sunday with New England and…
Continue ReadingCardet scores 30 to lead Chicago State over UC San Diego 77-75 in CBI
By The Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Wesley Cardet Jr. scored 30 points to lead 15th-seeded Chicago State to a 77-75 victory over No.…
Continue ReadingReferee injures himself and leaves women’s NCAA Tournament game in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A referee working the women’s NCAA Tournament game between Southern California and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has been…
Continue ReadingZakiyah Franklin ties it late, Kansas women get past Michigan in overtime in March Madness
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zakiyah Franklin scored 22 points, including a tying 3-pointer that bounced on the rim and…
Continue ReadingCameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of ‘awesome’ baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post
By The Associated Press Actress Cameron Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby…
Continue ReadingExpansion Utah wins first NWSL match 2-1 over North Carolina. Angel City and Orlando play to 1-1 tie
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press Kate Del Fava and Ally Sentnor both scored in the first half to give the expansion Utah Royals their first win of the…
Continue ReadingGrand win for Grand Canyon as 12th-seeded Antelopes take down No. 5 seed Saint Mary’s 75-66
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — In its third trip to March Madness, Grand Canyon finally became what it craved since moving up…
Continue ReadingAnthony Davis, LeBron James lead 4th-quarter charge as the Lakers hold off Philadelphia 101-94
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 23 points and 19 rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell set the Lakers record for…
Continue ReadingClippers sweep 2-game set in Portland, beating the Trail Blazers 125-117
By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paul George scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue ReadingHaliburton and Siakam lead Pacers past Warriors 123-111
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and had 11 assists, Pascal Siakam added 25 points and grabbed…
Continue ReadingBrink leads balanced effort by No. 2 Stanford women in 79-50 win over Norfolk State
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Tara VanDerveer prepares her Stanford players all season long for the bright March…
Continue ReadingMark Sears, Crimson Tide roll in March Madness as Alabama races past Charleston 109-96
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Mark Sears led the highest-scoring offense in the country with 30 points, and fourth-seeded…
Continue ReadingFormer USC player Malia Nam leads at Palos Verdes in 2nd career LPGA Tour start
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Malia Nam took a one-stroke lead into the weekend in just her second career LPGA Tour start, shooting a 2-under…
Continue ReadingFreshman Audi Crooks scores 40 as No. 7-seed Iowa State beats 10th-seed Maryland in NCAA first round
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Audi Crooks grabbed the Iowa State name plate and emphatically placed it on the big NCAA…
Continue ReadingCubs pitcher Justin Steele departs opening-day tuneup after he gets hit by a comebacker
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele departed his final tuneup for opening day after he was struck on his left leg by a…
Continue ReadingUCLA sophomore guard Kiki Rice looks to make impact before her series comes out in May
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans will get to learn plenty about Kiki Rice during an ESPN original series airs in May. The UCLA…
Continue ReadingGonzaga relishes chance to host for first time in more than a decade but challenges await
By CADEN FRANK Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — It has been a long wait for No. 4 seed Gonzaga to get to host women’s NCAA Tournament…
Continue ReadingRepublican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is advancing to a May election in California to decide who will complete the remainder of…
Continue ReadingRepublican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete the term of ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete the term of ousted House Speaker Kevin…
Continue ReadingIvy League does it again as No. 13 seed Yale takes down No. 4 seed Auburn 78-76
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A year ago, Yale’s John Poulakidas and August Mahoney were stuck at home watching the Ivy…
Continue ReadingIndyCar steps outside the box with $1 million exhibition race at members-only Thermal Club
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — At least IndyCar is trying something new, which is the key takeaway from this…
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