Lakers sign Harry Giles III to two-way contract looking for more depth at center
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Harry Giles III to a two-way contract on Saturday. Giles, 25, averaged 3.4 points and 1.6…
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No. 24 UNLV women cruise past San Diego State 100-41 with 16 3-pointers for 11th straight win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Desi-Rae Young scored 19 of her 21 points in the first half and No. 24 UNLV raced away early from San Diego State in a 100-41 win…
Continue ReadingCollier scores career-high 31, dominates in stretch to lead USC past Washington 82-75
SEATTLE (AP) — Freshman Isaiah Collier scored a career-high 31 points, including eight in the final 2 1/2 minutes, and USC defeated Washington…
Continue Reading49ers promote Sorensen to DC and hire Staley as an assistant, AP source says
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Nick Sorensen to defensive…
Continue ReadingGardiner, Beers lead No. 11 Oregon State women to 79-58 win over Cal to close regular season
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Timea Gardiner scored 16 of her 19 points in a dominating second half, leading scorer Raegan Beers returned to action and…
Continue ReadingGiants pitcher Tristan Beck to have aneurysm removed from throwing arm in surgery Monday
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck is scheduled to have surgery Monday to remove an aneurysm in the upper part…
Continue ReadingJuJu Watkins scores 26 points, leads No. 7 Southern California to 70-55 win over Arizona State
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The JuJu Watkins show has enthralled college basketball for much of the season, with the…
Continue ReadingEric Bieniemy officially named UCLA’s associate head coach and offensive coordinator
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA made it official on Saturday, announcing Eric Bieniemy is the Bruins’ associate head…
Continue ReadingLawyers who successfully argued Musk pay package was illegal seek $5.6 billion in Tesla stock
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The lawyers who successfully argued that a massive pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk was illegal and should be voided have…
Continue ReadingThird baseman Matt Chapman and Giants reach a $54 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $54 million, three-year…
Continue ReadingHow clean is the dirt on Hunter Biden? A key Republican source is charged with lying to the FBI
By BRIAN SLODYSKO, ERIC TUCKER and ANTHONY McCARTNEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexander Smirnov was cast by Republicans as one of the…
Continue ReadingA massive blizzard howls in the Sierra Nevada. High winds and heavy snow close roads and ski resorts
By BROOKE HESS and KEN RITTER Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that a meteorologist termed “as bad as it gets”…
Continue ReadingIn Senegal’s capital, Nicaragua is a hot ticket among travel agents as migrants try to reach US
By BABA AHMED Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Gueva Ba tried to reach Europe by boat 11 times from Morocco, failing each attempt. Then, in…
Continue ReadingLucas puts up 21 as Nevada takes down Fresno State 74-66
By The Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jarod Lucas’ 21 points helped Nevada defeat Fresno State 74-66 on Friday. Lucas shot 7 for 12 (3…
Continue ReadingClippers use Harden’s 21-point quarter in win over Wizards but lose Westbrook to broken hand
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden scored 21 of his 28 points in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue ReadingClippers guard Russell Westbrook breaks left hand in first half against Wizards
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Westbrook fractured his left hand in the first half of the Los Angeles Clippers’…
Continue ReadingPeace, music and memories: As the 1960s fade, historians scramble to capture Woodstock’s voices
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE Associated Press BETHEL, N.Y. (AP) — Woodstock didn’t even happen in Woodstock. The fabled music festival, seen as one of…
Continue ReadingA New Jersey city that limited street parking hasn’t had a traffic death in 7 years
By JEFF McMURRAY Associated Press Street parking was already scarce in Hoboken, New Jersey, when the death of an elderly pedestrian spurred city…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 seed Jessica Pegula reaches semifinals of San Diego Open
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Top-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Anna Blinkova 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the San Diego Open. Pegula,…
Continue ReadingRaptors star Scottie Barnes out indefinitely with broken middle finger on left hand
TORONTO (AP) — Raptors star Scottie Barnes will be sidelined indefinitely after he broke the middle finger on his left hand during the first half…
Continue ReadingMalik Monk scores 39 to lead Kings past Timberwolves in overtime
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Malik Monk scored 35 of his 39 points after halftime and the Sacramento Kings defeated the…
Continue ReadingCurry leads Warriors past Raptors for 8th straight road win. Toronto star Barnes breaks finger
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Jonathan Kuminga had 24 and the Golden State Warriors overcame a…
Continue ReadingCalifornia authorizes expansion of Waymo’s driverless car services to LA, SF peninsula
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California regulators on Friday authorized Waymo to expand services of its fleet of robotaxis into Los Angeles and to cities…
Continue ReadingQBs Williams, Maye and Daniels could go 1-2-3 in NFL draft. Or WR Harrison could bump them down
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels arrived in Indianapolis as Heisman Trophy winners. Drake…
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The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and MORIAH BALINGIT AP Education Writers BOSTON (AP) — Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and upended…
Continue ReadingAfter heart transplant, ex-NBA player Scot Pollard plans to campaign for organ donations
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Scot Pollard had grown so accustomed to his weak and failing heart that he didn’t realize how close he was to…
Continue ReadingJordan Travis happy to be wearing shoes rather than a boot at the NFL scouting combine
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Jordan Travis walked to the podium Friday at the NFL’s annual scouting…
Continue ReadingCVS and Walgreens plan to start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone soon
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer The drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens plan to start dispensing an abortion pill in a few states within weeks.…
Continue Reading3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this season
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Well before Major League Soccer kicked off, the North American Soccer League was at the top of professional…
Continue ReadingScott Alexander would earn $300,000 in bonuses if he pitches in 60 games with Oakland Athletics
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Oakland left-hander Scott Alexander would earn $300,000 in performance bonuses if he pitches in 60 games this season. The…
Continue ReadingAn Oscars comeback? How the film academy went global and found its footing again
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer For a few years, the Oscars looked to be hanging on by a thread. Viewership was plummeting. The pandemic didn’t…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in the California state and presidential primaries
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With Super Tuesday fast approaching, presidential campaigns are eyeing the biggest prize of the…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Super Tuesday’s presidential nominating contests
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With contests in 16 states and American Samoa, the Super Tuesday primaries will be the largest…
Continue ReadingElon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming betrayal of its goal to benefit humanity
By KELVIN CHAN, THALIA BEATY and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman over what he says is a betrayal…
Continue ReadingAdam Henrique, Frank Vatrano score in Ducks’ 6-4 win over Sharks
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Adam Henrique had a goal and two assists, Frank Vatrano scored his team-leading 27th goal and…
Continue ReadingNo. 17 Saint Mary’s wins WCC regular-season title, beating Pepperdine for 16th straight victory
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Augustas Marciulionis had 17 points and 11 assists, Luke Barrett added 14 points and…
Continue ReadingBrooks makes 6 3-pointers to send Washington past faltering UCLA 94-77
SEATTLE (AP) — Keion Brooks Jr. made a career-high six 3-pointers and Braxton Meah blocked five shots on a gimpy ankle as Washington posted a 94-77…
Continue ReadingChristmas helps deliver Stephen F. Austin past Cal Baptist 62-60 in OT
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Chrishawn Christmas’ layin off a missed shot with 2.1 seconds left helped Stephen F. Austin…
Continue ReadingLakers send the Wizards to their 13th straight loss with a 134-131 overtime victory
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James added 31 points and Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingGraham Ike scores 26 points to lead No. 23 Gonzaga past San Francisco, 86-68
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Graham Ike scored 26 points and No. 23 Gonzaga clinched a bye into the semifinals of the West…
Continue ReadingDoughty, Fiala each have a goal and 2 assists, Kings beat struggling Canucks 5-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Drew Doughty and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and two assists and the Los Angeles Kings snapped a two-game losing…
Continue ReadingBrewton scores 26 as CSU Fullerton defeats Long Beach State 76-71
By The Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Dominic Brewton scored 26 points as CSU Fullerton beat Long Beach State 76-71 on Thursday.…
Continue ReadingNo. 19 Washington State rallies from 12-point deficit to top Southern California 75-72
By JOSH WRIGHT Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Isaiah Watts and Andrej Jakimovski scored 18 points each and Myles Rice added 16 to help No.…
Continue ReadingStretch of I-80 shut down as monster blizzard dumps snow on mountains in California and Nevada
By SCOTT SONNER AND STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — California authorities shut down 100 miles of Interstate 80 on Friday as the…
Continue ReadingUC Irvine wins 89-64 over CSU Northridge
By The Associated Press NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Bent Leuchten had 16 points in UC Irvine’s 89-64 victory over CSU Northridge on Thursday.…
Continue ReadingMitchell scores 22, UCSB takes down Cal Poly 83-75
By The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Ajay Mitchell scored 22 points as UCSB beat Cal Poly 83-75 on Thursday. Mitchell added seven…
Continue ReadingCSU Bakersfield defeats UCSD 70-57
By The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Kaleb Higgins scored 29 points as CSU Bakersfield beat UCSD 70-57 on Thursday. Higgins was 8 of…
Continue ReadingLoyola Marymount wins 96-62 against San Diego
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Johnston scored 26 points as Loyola Marymount beat San Diego 96-62 on Thursday. Johnston had five…
Continue ReadingCameron Brink’s 23 rebounds, 25 points power No. 4 Stanford past No. 11 Oregon State 67-63
By GARY HOROWITZ Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Cameron Brink had a career-high 23 rebounds and 25 points as No 4 Stanford claimed the…
Continue ReadingEmma Navarro beats Katerina Siniakova to reach quarterfinals of San Diego Open
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Emma Navarro beat Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 Thursday night, her 14th win of the year, to advance to the quarterfinals of…
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