Thomas scores 2 power-play goals in third period as Blues defeat Ducks 4-2
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robert Thomas scored two power-play goals in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the…
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Three people were killed and an infant was hospitalized in critical condition after an SUV crashed into a bus shelter in San…
Continue ReadingDan Monson not leaving the Beach just yet. He is heading to March Madness without a job next season
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Long Beach State was coming off five straight losses a week ago when coach Dan Monson and first-year athletic director…
Continue ReadingDonato, Korchinski, Anderson score in 1:23 span to rally Blackhawks to 5-2 win over Sharks
By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato, Kevin Korchinski and Joey Anderson scored in a 1:23 span of the third period, and the…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Dawn Staley and South Carolina could see some familiar faces on their path to trying to finish off an…
Continue ReadingJack Eichel scores, lifts Golden Knights past Devils 3-1
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored his 21st goal of the season and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the New Jersey…
Continue ReadingJoey Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue Jays
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Joey Votto sure knows how to make an instant impression, going deep on the first pitch he faced as a member of his…
Continue ReadingSuspect in Oakland store killing is 13-year-old boy who committed another armed robbery, police say
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A juvenile suspect in the January killing of a liquor store owner is a 13-year-old boy who allegedly committed another armed…
Continue ReadingAlcaraz defeats Medvedev to defend his Indian Wells title. Swiatek beats Sakkari for women’s title
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz arrived at Indian Wells full of doubt about his twisted right ankle. He’s leaving as a two-time…
Continue Reading‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “ Kung Fu Panda 4 ” stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The…
Continue ReadingNullified 3-pointer by James, shot clock malfunction make for lengthy ending to Warriors-Lakers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Kerr has been part of plenty of exciting finishes between the Golden State Warriors and Los…
Continue ReadingMaya Yoshida’s stoppage-time goal lifts Galaxy to 3-3 tie with St. Louis
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored in the third minute and Maya Yoshida added a goal in stoppage time to help the LA Galaxy play St. Louis…
Continue ReadingUsher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on…
Continue ReadingBrunson becomes fourth Knicks player with consecutive 40-point games, leads New York past Kings
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 42 points, becoming the fourth player in franchise history with 40 or…
Continue ReadingLong Beach State wins Big West title, takes coach Dan Monson dancin’ in final season with Beach
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Lassina Traore had a career-high 25 points, Marcus Tsohonis scored 25 and hit two clutch free throws with 3.6 seconds…
Continue ReadingDodgers add right-hander Daniel Hudson to roster ahead of opener vs. San Diego in Seoul, South Korea
By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of right-hander Daniel Hudson from Triple-A Oklahoma City ahead of their opener…
Continue ReadingOregon beats Colorado 75-68 for final Pac-12 Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The end likely came for Pac-12 Conference basketball on Saturday. It also marked the beginning…
Continue ReadingCurry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephen Curry belatedly celebrated his birthday by returning to the Golden State lineup and…
Continue ReadingMinnesota United end seven-game winless streak against LAFC, win 2-0 behind Eric Ramsay’s debut
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Robin Lod and Bongokuhle Hlongwane each scored a goal, and Minnesota United ended a seven-game winless streak against LAFC…
Continue ReadingRosero and Pulido each score, Sporting KC beats Earthquakes 2-1
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dany Rosero and Alan Pulido each scored a goal to help Sporting Kansas City rally from an early deficit and beat the San…
Continue ReadingStars’ Wedgewood wins matchup of backup goalies in 4-1 victory over Kings
DALLAS (AP) — Scott Wedgewood made 27 saves to win a matchup of backup goaltenders and defenseman Thomas Harley had a goal and an assist to help…
Continue ReadingLakers’ Anthony Davis suffers eye injury during first quarter against Warriors
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — If Lakers fans didn’t know by now how important Anthony Davis is to their team’s…
Continue ReadingAlcaraz rallies after 3-hour rain delay to reach Indian Wells final. He’ll play Medvedev for title.
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to end the Italian’s 19-match winning streak and advance to the…
Continue ReadingNylander scores twice, Tarasov stops 39 shots and Blue Jackets top Sharks 4-2
By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alex Nylander scored twice and added an assist, Daniil Tarasov stopped 39 shots, and the…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico fends off San Diego State 68-61 for MWC title, automatic berth in NCAA Tournament
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jaelen House had 28 points, Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 21 and JT Toppin posted a double-double to propel sixth-seeded New Mexico to…
Continue ReadingUC Irvine women win Big West Championship, end long NCAA Tournament drought
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Deja Lee scored 21 points, Moulayna Johnson Sidi Baba added 13 points and nine rebounds, and UC Irvine defeated UC Davis…
Continue ReadingChargers re-sign quarterback Easton Stick and add defensive lineman Poona Ford
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers made a pair of moves Saturday, re-signing quarterback Easton Stick and adding free agent…
Continue ReadingCurry returns to Warriors’ lineup going into pivotal Western Conference clash vs. Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Golden State star Stephen Curry returned to the starting lineup on Saturday when the Warriors faced the Los Angeles Lakers. The…
Continue ReadingJ.D. Davis and Oakland Athletics finalize $2.5 million, 1-year contract
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Third baseman J.D. Davis and the Oakland Athletics finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract on Saturday, a deal that…
Continue ReadingWebb helps lead California Baptist women to WAC title, first NCAA Tournament appearance
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chloe Webb scored 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead California Baptist to a 75-74 win on Saturday in the Western Athletic…
Continue ReadingFormer Tesla worker settles discrimination case, ending appeals over lowered $3.2 million verdict
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tesla and a Black man who worked at the company’s California factory have settled a long-running discrimination case…
Continue ReadingMega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million
By FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — If you’re feeling some St. Patrick’s Day magic, you might want to buy a…
Continue ReadingFasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan
By COREY WILLIAMS, GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO, MARIAM FAM and DARREN SANDS Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — While Muslim students remain a…
Continue ReadingJohn Catlin shoots 59, lowest score in Asian Tour history
MACAU, China (AP) — John Catlin holed a 20-foot eagle putt on Saturday for an 11-under 59 in the International Series Macau, becoming the first…
Continue ReadingNew Dodger Ohtani says Seoul MLB games will be ‘great memories’ for him and wife
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says the upcoming Major League Baseball season…
Continue ReadingUC Davis knocks off Hawaii in Big West semifinal, 68-65
By The Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Elijah Pepper had 25 points and second-seeded UC Davis held off Hawaii 68-65 in the Big West…
Continue ReadingSimpson scores 16 points and Colorado defeats Washington State 58-52 in Pac-12 semifinals
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Washington State had failed to reach 60 points just once this season. That is, until Friday…
Continue ReadingWhat makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time…
Continue ReadingLong Beach State knocks off top-seeded UC Irvine 83-79 in Big West Conference semifinal
By The Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aboubacar Traore had 20 points as fourth-seeded Long Beach State upset top-seeded UC Irvine 83-79…
Continue ReadingSan Diego State knocks off No. 18 Utah State 86-70 in MWC semifinals
By KIRK KERN Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jaedon LeDee scored 22 points and San Diego State beat No. 18 Utah State 86-70 on Friday night to…
Continue ReadingTikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press Alex Pearlman shut the door on dreams of a standup comedy career almost a decade ago, pivoting from the stage to…
Continue ReadingHow Texas’ plan to arrest and deport migrants for illegal entry would work
By VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A Texas law that would allow the state to arrest and deport people who enter the U.S.…
Continue ReadingBernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek. Could workers and companies benefit?
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades. Now some members of Congress want to…
Continue ReadingAntelope Valley was the college basketball team without a college. Its season has come to an end
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Michael Hayes stood in the drizzle outside of the gym about 30 minutes after his final…
Continue ReadingKopitar scores twice and Talbot makes 28 saves as Kings blank Blackhawks 5-0
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Anze Kopitar scored two of Los Angeles’ four goals in the first period, and the Kings beat…
Continue ReadingToffoli scores 2 goals, Brossoit gets 2nd shutout of season as Jets beat Ducks 6-0
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Tyler Toffoli scored his first two goals with Winnipeg and Laurent Brossoit stopped 21 shots for his second shutout of…
Continue ReadingZion Williamson scores 34, Pelicans top Clippers 112-104 to tighten race for No. 4 seed
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson snagged an inbound pass in the back court with just less than 4 seconds…
Continue ReadingOregon beats No. 6 Arizona 67-59 to end Wildcats’ Pac-12 Tournament reign
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Barely a minute into Friday night’s Pac-12 Tournament semifinal, Oregon watched its…
Continue ReadingAlex Morgan has late goal, leads San Diego past Gotham FC 1-0 in the Challenge Cup
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Alex Morgan scored in the 88th minute and the San Diego Wave won the Challenge Cup with a 1-0 victory over Gotham FC on…
Continue Reading3B J.D. Davis agrees to $2.5 million, 1-year contract with the Oakland A’s, AP source says
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Third baseman J.D. Davis has agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics just days after…
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