Dusell scores 29 as Fresno State knocks off Air Force 68-66
By The Associated Press AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Xavier Dusell had 29 points in Fresno State’s 68-66 win over Air Force on Saturday…
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Chiefs put LG Joe Thuney on IR, activate RB Jerick McKinnon in finalizing Super Bowl roster
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney on injured reserve and activated running back Jerick McKinnon on…
Continue ReadingGeorge and Leonard combine for 57 points in rallying Clippers past Pistons 112-106
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 33 points, Kawhi Leonard added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the…
Continue ReadingCEO of one of Nigeria’s major banks killed in California helicopter crash, director-general of WTO says
BAKER, Calif. (AP) — CEO of one of Nigeria’s major banks killed in California helicopter crash, director-general of WTO…
Continue Reading$50K award offered for information about deaths of 3 endangered gray wolves in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal agency is offering a $50,000 reward for information about the deaths of three endangered gray wolves from the same…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl more of a showcase for media companies instead of the network
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Super Bowl Sunday used to be the one day for a network to showcase its sports division and launch…
Continue ReadingCasual bettors placing small wagers is adding another reason to watch the Super Bowl
By SETH ENGLE Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — After years of angst and filibustering, casual bettors strolling around Sin City are basking in the…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s Neuralink moves legal home to Nevada after Delaware judge invalidates his Tesla pay deal
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink has moved its legal corporate home from Delaware to Nevada after a…
Continue ReadingSpencer Dinwiddie signs with hometown Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Spencer Dinwiddie signed Saturday with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, finding a new team quickly after…
Continue ReadingWith the Super Bowl on deck, the Chiefs also are preparing for big changes on the horizon
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Super Bowl represents a natural ending point to the season, one for which every team in…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl 2024: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. 49ers livestream
By The Associated Press Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas on Sunday is shaping up to be quite a doozy. There’s the Kansas City Chiefs and their…
Continue ReadingNigeria mourns as authorities investigate helicopter crash that killed a major bank CEO
By ADAM BEAM, CHINEDU ASADU and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press Nigerian leaders Sunday mourned the death of the CEO of one of the country’s…
Continue ReadingNew Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh still agonizes over losing a Super Bowl with the 49ers
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jim Harbaugh won a national championship at Michigan last month and returned to the NFL to…
Continue ReadingHow to defend against food poisoning at your Super Bowl party
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer When Americans gather to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, the culinary choices may be as important as the final…
Continue Reading49ers Pregame Routine: Nick Bosa makes big impact on San Francisco with weekly speeches
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Nick Bosa has been making a high-profile impact for the San Francisco 49ers on Sundays…
Continue ReadingIt’s not just Purdy. Several late picks and undrafted players make an impact for Chiefs and 49ers
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — If you’re the last player picked in the NFL draft, at least you get a nickname — Mr.…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to bet legally on the Super Bowl
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — More people in the U.S. than ever before are expected to bet on this year’s Super…
Continue ReadingGabriela Jaquez has 21 points, 15 rebounds to lead No. 9 UCLA over Arizona 66-58
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabriela Jaquez had 21 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Kiki Rice scored 20 points…
Continue ReadingLakers score 87 points in a spectacular first half and roll to a 139-122 victory over Pelicans
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Angelo Russell scored 30 points, Austin Reaves added 27 and the Los Angeles Lakers rode…
Continue ReadingKane nets 2nd hat trick of season as Oilers beat Ducks 5-3 to get back to winning ways
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — It wasn’t until his ninth NHL season that Evander Kane got his first hat trick. Since…
Continue ReadingSabonis breaks tie with Jokic for NBA triple-double lead with 16, Kings rout Nuggets 135-106
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 17 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists to break a tie with Nikola Jokic for the NBA triple-double…
Continue ReadingCameron Brink scores 22, lifts No. 6 Stanford past Washington 63-59 in OT
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — After watching a seven-point lead disappear in the final minutes of regulation, Cameron Brink and No.…
Continue ReadingWayne Kramer, late guitarist of rock band MC5, also leaves legacy of bringing music to prisons
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The tributes that poured in following Wayne Kramer’s death last week came from…
Continue ReadingWatkins scores 31 points and No. 10 USC routs Arizona State 81-63 for 3rd straight win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California coach Lindsay Gottlieb used some pre-game inspiration from “Ted Lasso,”…
Continue ReadingMbemba leads Colorado State to 66-47 win over San Jose State
Fort Collins, Colo. (AP) — Freshman Rashaan Mbemba came off the bench to score 13 points to lead Colorado State to a 66-47 win over San Jose State…
Continue ReadingNevada holds off No. 24 San Diego State 70-66 in OT for consecutive wins against Top 25 teams
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Kenan Blackshear scored eight of his 22 points in overtime and Nevada beat No. 24 San Diego State 70-66 on Friday night. Tre…
Continue ReadingFrom doinks to SpongeBob, technology to play a huge role in the CBS presentation of the Super Bowl
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Inspiration sometimes happens, or in this case, doinks, at the most opportune times. CBS Sports’ Jason Cohen and Mike…
Continue ReadingChiefs rule out All-Pro LG Joe Thuney for Super Bowl vs 49ers with pectoral injury
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs ruled out All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney for the Super Bowl against the San…
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A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shakes greater Los Angeles. No reports of significant damage
By STEFANIE DAZIO and JULIE WATSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Southern California coast near Malibu…
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime Video will carry an NFL playoff game next season, AP sources say
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Amazon Prime Video will carry an NFL postseason game next season, people familiar with the matter confirmed to The…
Continue ReadingMillions across Southern California feel 4.6-magnitude earthquake centered near Malibu
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Millions across Southern California feel 4.6-magnitude earthquake centered near…
Continue ReadingIf the Super Bowl comes down to the kickers, it’ll be a rookie against an established standout
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — In this town of favorites and underdogs, the Super Bowl kicking matchup between Harrison Butker…
Continue Reading5 Marines killed in helicopter crash identified as troops in their 20s
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Marine Corps released the names Friday of the five Marines killed when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in the…
Continue ReadingWandy Peralta finalizes a $16.5 million, 4-year deal with the Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Reliever Wandy Peralta and the San Diego Padres finalized a $16.5 million, four-year contract on Friday. The contract contains…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani walked through his new spring training clubhouse wearing a simple white…
Continue ReadingOhio State hires Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator after he steps down as head coach at UCLA
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer UCLA coach Chip Kelly stepped down after six seasons leading the Bruins on Friday to become offensive…
Continue ReadingUCLA football coach Chip Kelly has informed school officials he is stepping down, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA football coach Chip Kelly has informed school officials he is stepping down, AP source…
Continue ReadingBean dips, enchiladas and taco kits are among new recalled items linked to listeria outbreak
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer More foods are being recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning, including snack foods…
Continue ReadingKobe Bryant joins Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan and more among athletes honored with statues
By The Associated Press The 19-foot, 4,000-pound statue of Kobe Bryant in downtown Los Angeles is just the latest example of a sports team honoring a…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift’s connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthem
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Years before Taylor Swift grew into the global superstar who has become the talk of this Super…
Continue ReadingAnalysis: Why will the 49ers win the Super Bowl? Improved QB play
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers had Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on the ropes four…
Continue ReadingAnalysis: Why will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? Their vast experience
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have been here before. They’ve won here before. In fact,…
Continue ReadingMeta removes Instagram and Facebook accounts for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Meta has removed Instagram and Facebook accounts run on behalf of Iran’s…
Continue ReadingGhana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museum
By FRANCIS KOKUTSE Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Seven royal artifacts looted 150 years ago by British colonial forces from Ghana’s…
Continue ReadingSneed’s forced fumble, McCaffrey’s touchdown among the plays that helped Chiefs, 49ers keep going
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Maybe it will be a long touchdown pass by Patrick Mahomes, or a sack by Nick Bosa. Perhaps there…
Continue ReadingUS water polo star prepares for Paris Olympics as husband battles lung cancer
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The phone call struck Maddie Musselman at her very center, confirming the worst fear for…
Continue ReadingMan charged with stealing small airplane that crashed on a California beach
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — Police in California arrested a man for allegedly stealing a small aircraft before crashing onto a beach and leaving…
Continue ReadingMcKoy, Rapp lead Hawaii past UC San Diego 94-86 in OT
HONOLULU (AP) — Justin McKoy scored 22 points and Ryan Rapp hit two 3-pointers in overtime to propel Hawaii to a 94-86 victory over UC San Diego on…
Continue ReadingMogbo scores 19, San Francisco turns away Pepperdine 80-74
By The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Jonathan Mogbo had 19 points in San Francisco’s 80-74 victory against Pepperdine on Thursday…
Continue ReadingWashington scores 20 as Cal Baptist slips past UT Arlington 64-63
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Scotty Washington had 20 points and California Baptist eked out a 64-63 victory over UT Arlington…
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