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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Eleven-year-old Domonic Davis was not far from his mom’s Cincinnati home when a hail…
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By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer NHL teams combined to make 23 trades on Friday, dealing a total of 33 players and more than 20 draft picks, before the…
Continue ReadingRobertson’s 22 lead Portland past Loyola Marymount 78-70 in West Coast tournament
By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyler Robertson scored 22 points and sixth-seeded Portland knocked off seventh-seeded Loyola Marymount,…
Continue ReadingNo. 5 USC women outlast No. 7 UCLA 80-70 in double overtime to reach Pac-12 championship game
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — JuJu Watkins had 33 points and 10 rebounds and No. 5 Southern California outlasted No. 7 UCLA…
Continue ReadingMartin’s free throws, Rice’s 3-point heave carry Boise State over No. 21 SDSU, 79-77 in OT
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Cam Martin made two free throws with 1.7 seconds left, Max Rice swished an eye-popping 3-pointer…
Continue ReadingHintz has goal and 2 assists to top 300 career points, Stars roll to 6-2 victory over Ducks
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Roope Hintz had a goal and two assists to surpass 300 career points, Chris Tanev scored his…
Continue ReadingHayes, McKinney lead San Diego past Pepperdine 57-52 in West Coast Conference Tournament
By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — PJ Hayes led San Diego with 15 points and Wayne McKinney III hit a 3-pointer with two seconds remaining…
Continue ReadingTransplanted Bay Area fans excited to see A’s in Las Vegas exhibitions
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Romeo Zaragoza until a year ago lived in the Bay Area, and like two teams dear to his heart, he…
Continue ReadingNo. 2 Stanford rallies past No. 13 Oregon State 66-57 to reach Pac-12 title game
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hannah Jump scored 20 points and No. 2 Stanford rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to…
Continue ReadingMexico-bound plane lands in LA in 4th emergency this week for United Airlines
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A United Airlines jetliner headed to Mexico City from San Francisco made an emergency…
Continue ReadingSenators’ Parker Kelly suspended 2 games without pay by NHL for illegal check to head
NEW YORK (AP) — Ottawa Senators forward Parker Kelly was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Friday for an illegal check to the head…
Continue ReadingLeBron James sits out Lakers’ showdown with Milwaukee Bucks due to his balky ankle
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers’ meeting with Milwaukee on Friday…
Continue ReadingRepublican Katherine Piccinini advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 10th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Katherine Piccinini advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 10th Congressional…
Continue ReadingNathan Hochman advances to Los Angeles County district attorney runoff against George Gascón
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman has advanced to a runoff against Los Angeles County…
Continue ReadingRepublican Tom Silva advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 7th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Tom Silva advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 7th Congressional…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Lateefah Simon advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 12th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Lateefah Simon advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 12th Congressional…
Continue ReadingTop-ranked Iga Swiatek moves on at Indian Wells with easy win over Danielle Collins
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek moved on at the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over power-hitting Danielle Collins on…
Continue ReadingLAFC signs prolific goal-scorer Denis Bouanga to a 2-year contract extension through 2027
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC has signed prolific goal-scorer Denis Bouanga to a two-year contract extension…
Continue ReadingOpenAI has ‘full confidence’ in CEO Sam Altman after investigation, reinstates him to board
By MATT O’BRIEN and HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writers OpenAI is reinstating CEO Sam Altman to its board of directors and said it has “full…
Continue ReadingShort change with Mookie Betts already moving from second base to shortstop for Dodgers
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mookie Betts is already switching spots in the infield for the Los Angeles Dodgers, moving to shortstop from second base.…
Continue ReadingRams add former Eagles, Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai to Sean McVay’s coaching staff
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Former NFL defensive coordinator Sean Desai joined the Los Angeles Rams’ coaching staff as a senior assistant on…
Continue ReadingAuthorities investigate oil sheen off Southern California coast
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have detected a 2.5-mile (4 kilometer) long oil sheen off the coast of Southern California. But they…
Continue ReadingApple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Apple has reversed course under regulatory pressure and cleared the way for a nettlesome adversary, video…
Continue ReadingCalifornia school district changes gender-identity policy after being sued by state
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California school district sued by the state has updated…
Continue ReadingUnflappable US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher lets her actions speak for her
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Alyssa Naeher always lets her actions do her talking. And boy, the softspoken U.S. goalkeeper’s actions…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers sign right tackle Colton McKivitz to a 1-year extension
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year extension with right tackle…
Continue ReadingBuffalo Bills sign Taylor Rapp to a 3-year contract extension in rebuilding depleted secondary
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills began addressing their secondary needs by re-signing Taylor Rapp to a three-year contract extension on…
Continue Reading3 news organizations win ‘Grand Slam’ honors in Associated Press Sports Editors contest
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Three organizations earned Grand Slam recognition, while nine others were awarded a Triple Crown in the annual…
Continue ReadingNo. 7 UCLA advances to Pac-12 semifinals with 67-57 win over No. 22 Utah
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Angela Dugalic tied a career-high with 17 points and No. 7 UCLA downed No. 22 Utah 67-57 in a…
Continue ReadingBoogie Ellis hits six 3-pointers, scores 20 of his 28 in second half as USC tops Arizona St 81-73
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored 20 of his 28 points in the second half and shot 6 of 8 from 3-point range to help Southern California beat…
Continue ReadingMaxime Raynaud scores 20, Stanford snaps 6-game skid, beats Cal 80-58
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maxime Raynaud scored 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Kanaan Carlyle added 12 points, hitting 4 of 4 from 3-point range…
Continue ReadingIslanders pull away with 2nd-period burst, beat reeling Sharks 7-2
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Bo Horvat opened New York’s four-goal, second-period burst with his 25th goal and the…
Continue ReadingMitchell’s 37 lead UCSB past Long Beach State 76-74
By The Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Ajay Mitchell’s 37 points led UC Santa Barbara over Long Beach State 76-74 on Thursday.…
Continue ReadingFiala strikes in OT, Kings knock off Senators 4-3
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored in overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry injures right ankle late in loss to Bulls
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warriors star Stephen Curry injured his troublesome right ankle again Thursday night,…
Continue ReadingPickens scores 20, UC Riverside downs CSU Fullerton 84-74
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Nate Pickens’ 20 points helped UC Riverside defeat CSU Fullerton 84-74 on Thursday. Pickens…
Continue ReadingDeRozan delivers in final minute, Curry goes down as Bulls beat Warriors 125-122
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry’s troublesome right ankle buckled again, and that hurt as much as…
Continue ReadingSabonis’ dunk with 7.7 seconds left sends Kings past Spurs 131-129
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis scored 31 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 7.7 seconds remaining,…
Continue ReadingPepper scores 28, UC Davis downs UCSD 70-63
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Elijah Pepper’s 28 points helped UC Davis defeat UC San Diego 70-63 on Thursday. Pepper added five…
Continue ReadingUC Irvine secures 82-68 win against Cal Poly
By The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Andre Henry’s 16 points helped UC Irvine defeat Cal Poly 82-68 on Thursday. Henry shot 5 for 9…
Continue Reading2 American men are back in Italian court after convictions in officer’s slaying were thrown out
By GIADA ZAMPANO Associated Press ROME (AP) — A new trial opened Friday for two American men in the slaying of an Italian plainclothes police…
Continue ReadingNo. 5 Arizona thrashes UCLA 88-65 to clinch the Pac-12 regular-season title in final league season
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — If No. 5 Arizona couldn’t clinch the Pac-12 regular-season title at home, the Wildcats…
Continue ReadingNo. 5 USC holds off Arizona with 65-62 victory in Pac-12 quarterfinals
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds and No. 5 Southern California defeated…
Continue ReadingUT Arlington defeats Cal Baptist 71-57
By The Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Makaih Williams scored 13 points as UT Arlington beat Cal Baptist 71-57 on Thursday night. Williams…
Continue ReadingPorter’s 28 lead Pepperdine over Pacific in WCC Tournament 102-43, led 56-9 at half
By The Associated Press PARADISE, Nev. (AP) — Jevon Porter had 28 points in Pepperdine’s 102-43 rout of Pacific on Thursday night in the open…
Continue ReadingLawsuit filed against San Jose Sharks’ parent company for sexual abuse by youth hockey coach
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed against the company that owns the San Jose Sharks alleging that a 12-year-old player was sexually…
Continue ReadingKarol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Karol G made history at Wednesday night’s Billboard Women in Music awards ceremony.…
Continue ReadingBulls assistant Fleming won’t be disciplined for contact with Jazz’s Collins, Donovan says
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming won’t face discipline from the league after he…
Continue ReadingRepublican Anita Chen advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 17th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Anita Chen advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 17th Congressional…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Min to face Republican Baugh in California’s competitive 47th Congressional District
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic state Sen. Dave Min and Republican Scott Baugh will face off this November in California’s competitive…
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