Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden scored 39 points — making all 13 of his free throws — and the Los Angeles Clippers…
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California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a…
Continue ReadingVictor Wembanyama has first triple double of season to lead Spurs past Kings 127-125
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the season,…
Continue ReadingJosh Allen has TDs passing, rushing and receiving as Bills rout 49ers 35-10 in snow, clinch AFC East
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s memorable week began with singer and actress Hailey Steinfeld accepting his proposal for…
Continue ReadingTroy Terry ties career high with 3 assists, scores in shootout as Ducks beat Senators 4-3
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry tied a career high with three assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the shootout as the…
Continue ReadingAnthony Davis scores 33, LeBron James takes over late as Lakers hold on to beat Jazz 105-104
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 27 points and 14 assists, and the…
Continue ReadingBiden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had long pledged that he would not pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this…
Continue ReadingSaints lose Taysom Hill for the final minutes of a loss to the Rams — and perhaps longer
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Do-it-all Saints tight end Taysom Hill converted a key fourth down with another physical run on a direct snap…
Continue ReadingRice helps No. 1 UCLA beat Hawaii 70-49 in final day of Rainbow Wahine Showdown
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Kiki Rice scored 14 of her 21 points before halftime to lead No. 1 UCLA to a 70-49 win over Hawaii on Sunday in…
Continue ReadingChristian McCaffrey’s season ‘potentially’ over after knee injury in 49ers’ loss to Bills
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a knee injury that coach Kyle Shanahan described…
Continue ReadingThomas scores 29 as San Francisco knocks off Mercyhurst 87-59
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas had 29 points in San Francisco’s 87-59 victory against Mercyhurst on Sunday night. Thomas also contributed…
Continue ReadingLA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig will miss MLS Cup final after tearing ACL in left knee
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig will miss Saturday’s MLS Cup final after he tore the ACL in his left knee in the…
Continue ReadingBiden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal…
Continue ReadingFull written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son Hunter
Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son: Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took…
Continue ReadingMatthew Stafford and Kyren Williams help the Rams grind out a 21-14 victory over the Saints
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kryen Williams and the Los Angeles Rams strode to the locker room at halftime confident that the zero they had…
Continue ReadingBalanced UCF pulls away from Cal Baptist in the second half for 74-59 victory
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Keyshawn Hall scored 15 points, Darius Johnson and Moustapha Thiem each had 11 points, and UCF defeated California Baptist…
Continue ReadingFalcons’ Morris remains loyal to struggling QB Cousins despite 4 interceptions in loss to Chargers
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris insists Kirk Cousins’ struggles with interceptions didn’t cause him…
Continue ReadingMarshall Brickman, who co-wrote ‘Annie Hall’ with Woody Allen, dies at 85
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen ‘s…
Continue ReadingStill makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — In a game neither team seemed eager to win, the Los Angeles Chargers relied on their defense — especially rookie…
Continue ReadingFormer My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44
Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,” has died,…
Continue Reading‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas came early at the box office this year. “Moana 2” brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers over the…
Continue ReadingHayes, Carson each account for 2 TDs, Air Force beats San Diego State 31-20
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Quentin Hayes passed for a touchdown and ran for another, Dylan Carson had 125 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 24 carries and…
Continue ReadingMikael Granlund and Jake Walman set up all the goals for the Sharks in 4-2 win over the Kraken
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Will Smith extended his goal streak to three games, Mikael Granlund and Jake Walman each had two assists and…
Continue ReadingUC Irvine defeats Towson 67-60, wins Western Slam
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AP) — Devin Tillis’ 25 points helped UC Irvine defeat Towson 67-60 on Saturday night to win the Western Slam. Tillis…
Continue ReadingCal Poly hits 8 3s in second half, beats Stanford 97-90 for its first win over Cardinal since 1977
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Owen Koonce scored 30 points, Isaac Jessup scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half and Cal Poly rallied late to beat…
Continue ReadingFallah’s 25 help Oregon State down UC Davis 90-57
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Parsa Fallah scored 25 points as Oregon State beat UC Davis 90-57 on Saturday. Fallah shot 11 of 14 from the field and 3 of…
Continue ReadingLA Galaxy advance to first MLS Cup in 10 years with 1-0 win over Seattle in Western Conference final
AP Sports Writer CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored his fifth goal of the playoffs in the 86th minute and the LA Galaxy advanced to the…
Continue ReadingDevin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game
AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on…
Continue ReadingSimpson’s 21 help Southern Utah knock off Cal State Bakersfield 74-64
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Jamir Simpson scored 21 points as Southern Utah beat Cal State Bakersfield 74-64 on Saturday night. Simpson shot 5 for 9 (1…
Continue ReadingBlunt scores 25 as Mercyhurst beats Sacramento State 66-60 at Cal Classic
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bernie Blunt scored 25 points as Mercyhurst beat Sacramento State 66-60 on Saturday night at the Cal Classic. Blunt added…
Continue ReadingSan Diego State edges No. 6 Houston 73-70 in overtime to finish 3rd in Players Era tournament
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miles Bird scored 18 points and Jared Coleman-Jones added 16 to help San Diego State edge No. 6 Houston 73-70 in…
Continue ReadingKopitar helps the Kings beat the Senators 5-2 for their season-high 3rd straight win
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the…
Continue ReadingPacific downs Cal State Fullerton 64-55
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Lamar Washington and Elijah Fisher each had 17 points in Pacific’s 64-55 win against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday…
Continue ReadingRochelin scores 15 points as UC San Diego routs La Verne 109-33
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Rochelin’s 15 points helped UC San Diego defeat La Verne 109-33 on Saturday night. Rochelin shot 6 for 10, including…
Continue ReadingNo. 5 Notre Dame punches CFP ticket with 2 late interception return TDs to beat USC 49-35
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Notre Dame’s defense was backed up almost to its goal line while protecting a seven-point lead in the…
Continue ReadingNo. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6. Up next, the ACC title game in Mustangs’ 1st season in the conference
AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Brashard Smith and ninth-ranked SMU never felt they were finished, even when already locked into the Atlantic Coast…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State’s volleyball season that ignited debate over gender in sports ends in MW title match
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State’s volleyball team, the subject of a national debate about participation in women’s…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State’s women’s volleyball season ended by loss to Colorado State in the Mountain West tournament final
LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State’s women’s volleyball season ended by loss to Colorado State in the Mountain West tournament…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 UCLA routs Fresno State 97-41 at Rainbow Wahine Showdown
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Lauren Betts had 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 1 UCLA to a 97-41 rout of Fresno State on Saturday in the…
Continue ReadingEthan Garbers rallies UCLA to 20-13 victory over Fresno State in season finale
AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Despite all the adversity he faced throughout this season and his career, Ethan Garbers was able to have a…
Continue ReadingMiguel Tomley scores 28 to lead Weber State over Pepperdine 68-53 at Arizona Tip-Off
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Miguel Tomley scored 28 points as Weber State beat Pepperdine 68-53 in the Desert Division championship game of the Arizona…
Continue ReadingAdams puts up 21, CSU Northridge defeats Montana State 72-69 in OT
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr. had 21 points in CSU Northridge’s 72-69 overtime win against Montana State on Saturday night. Patrick…
Continue ReadingDodgers announce 5-year contract with LHP Blake Snell
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. The reigning World Series champions…
Continue ReadingJ.K. Dobbins and Alohi Gilman are placed on injured reserve by Chargers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins will miss at least the next four games after the Los Angeles Chargers placed the running back on injured…
Continue ReadingBills activate linebacker Matt Milano ahead of their game against 49ers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills activated Matt Milano from injured reserve on Saturday, putting the starting linebacker in position to…
Continue ReadingCal Bears without 3,000-yard passing QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 9 SMU because of illness
DALLAS (AP) — California starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza was unexpectedly out for the Bears’ regular-season finale Saturday at…
Continue ReadingAndrew Luck returns to Stanford as the GM of the football program
AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Luck is returning to Stanford in hopes of turning around a struggling football program that he once…
Continue ReadingFrom Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color
Associated Press ANAHEIM, California (AP) — For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a mentor of color for her son, Giovanni, now 11 and…
Continue ReadingWashington scores 20, Dent adds 17 and 11 assists as New Mexico beats USC 83-73
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New Mexico beat Southern…
Continue ReadingUC Irvine defeats Kent State 51-39 at Western Slam
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AP) — Bent Leuchten’s 17 points helped UC Irvine defeat Kent State 51-39 on Friday at Western Slam. Leuchten added eight…
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