Thunder star Jalen Williams exits game against Warriors with right eye injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams exited Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors with a right eye…
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Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-103 victory…
Continue ReadingDavis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds…
Continue ReadingMonk and Fox take over late to lead the Kings past the Timberwolves 115-104
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Malik Monk had 27 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, De’Aaron Fox added 26 points, eight assists…
Continue ReadingJevon Porter scores 29, Loyola Marymount earns 73-70 win over Wyoming
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Jevon Porter’s 29 points helped Loyola Marymount defeat Wyoming 73-70 on Wednesday night. Porter had seven rebounds and…
Continue ReadingHarden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96…
Continue ReadingBoise State withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament rather than play San Jose State
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West…
Continue ReadingGold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford announces retirement after 14 major league seasons
AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown…
Continue ReadingWatkins scores 20 points to lead No. 6 USC over Seton Hall 84-51 in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — JuJu Watkins had 20 points, seven rebounds and eight turnovers and No. 6 Southern California defeated Seton Hall 84-51…
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US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry to miss Warriors’ showdown against Thunder with pain in both knees
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry was ruled out of the Golden State Warriors’ Western Conference showdown with the Oklahoma…
Continue Reading49ers LB Fred Warner has been playing through a broken bone in his ankle
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner revealed Wednesday that he has been playing…
Continue ReadingTrainer Bob Baffert wins 1st race back at Churchill Downs after the end of his 3-year suspension
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert returned to Churchill Downs for the first time in 3 1/2 years on Wednesday, saddling the winner in the seventh…
Continue ReadingAlabama A&M says player remains in stable condition, hours after announcing his death
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized with a head injury suffered in an October game, the…
Continue ReadingResurgent and rested Saints seek a third straight victory when they host the Rams
Los Angeles Rams (5-6) at New Orleans (4-7) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 2½. Against the spread: Los Angeles 4-7; New…
Continue ReadingSacramento State knocks off Air Force 63-61
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — EJ Neal had 12 points in Sacramento State’s 63-61 win against Air Force on Wednesday night. Neal had five…
Continue ReadingBamba has 22, Barthelemy 16 to lead Oregon past San Diego State 78-68
LAS VEGAS (AP) — TJ Bamba scored 22 points, Keeshawn Barthelemy added 16 and Oregon defeated San Diego State 78-68 in the Players Era Festival on…
Continue ReadingChargers will be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons
Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the…
Continue ReadingRams WR Demarcus Robinson not suspended, will play Sunday after arrest on DUI suspicion
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Demarcus Robinson will not be suspended by the Los Angeles Rams this week after his arrest on…
Continue Reading49ers QB Brock Purdy remains severely limited by injury to his throwing shoulder
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw one short pass in the open portion of practice for the San Francisco 49ers as…
Continue ReadingMcDermott, AFC East-leading Bills refreshed coming out of bye week, and looking ahead to host 49ers
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Gratifying as it was for Sean McDermott to catch up with his family and get some rest during Buffalo’s…
Continue ReadingDodgers shortstop Jose Hernandez suspended for 2025 ACL season under minor league drug program
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jose D. Hernandez was suspended for next year’s Arizona Complex League season on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House district
AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrat Derek Tran ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California House district…
Continue ReadingLeft-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels are rebuilding from the worst season in franchise history, and they think Yusei…
Continue Reading3 killed, 1 seriously injured in Tesla Cybertruck crash in Northern California
PIEDMONT, Calif. (AP) — Three people were killed and one seriously injured early Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and caught fire in…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat Derek Tran wins election to U.S. House in California’s 45th Congressional District, beating incumbent Michelle Steel
Democrat Derek Tran won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, defeating Republican Rep. Michelle Steel. Tran, a U.S.…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Derek Tran wins election to U.S. House in California’s 45th Congressional District, beating incumbent Michelle Steel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Derek Tran wins election to U.S. House in California’s 45th Congressional District, beating incumbent Michelle…
Continue ReadingChargers RB J.K. Dobbins unlikely to play against Falcons because of knee injury
Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K Dobbins is unlikely to play against the Atlanta Falcons this week…
Continue ReadingWhite supremacist prison gang leader accused of attacking two California prison officers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A white supremacist prison gang leader is accused in the attempted homicide of two officers at the California State Prison in…
Continue ReadingSTORY REMOVED: FBC–Alabama A&M Player Dies
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — The Associated Press has withdrawn two stories published Nov. 27, 2024, reporting that a collegiate linebacker died about a…
Continue ReadingHigh-scoring Bills return from their bye week to host inconsistent 49ers, losers of their past 2
San Francisco (5-6) at Buffalo (9-2) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 7. Series record: Bills lead 7-6. Against the spread: 49ers…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Republican caucus is growing and more diverse, but it’s a long way from power
CalMatters The Republican caucus in California’s Legislature is growing more diverse as Latino and Asian American candidates apparently flipped…
Continue ReadingStanford visits San Jose State in the regular season finale for both teams
Stanford (3-8) at San Jose State (6-5), Friday, 4 p.m. EST (CBS) BetMGM College Football Odds: San Jose State by 3. Series record: Stanford leads…
Continue ReadingAs ACC winds down, SMU, Miami and Clemson still all hoping for playoff nods
AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — SMU is headed to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Miami controls its destiny, and if the…
Continue ReadingFrom Jelly Roll to TWICE, top acts hit ‘Amazon Music Live’ to spotlight their upcoming projects
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — If artists want to launch an album with a bang, “ Amazon Music Live” could be the end zone to score…
Continue ReadingDerrick Henry and Saquon Barkley prepare for earliest matchup ever between 1,300-yard running backs
AP Pro Football Writer Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Saquon…
Continue ReadingYap has 14 as San Jose State defeats UNC Greensboro 69-64
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Donavan Yap had 14 points in San Jose State’s 69-64 win against UNC Greensboro on Tuesday. Yap also contributed five…
Continue ReadingTurner has 17 as UC Santa Barbara downs Eastern Washington 67-51
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Deuce Turner had 17 points in UC Santa Barbara’s 67-51 victory over Eastern Washington on Tuesday. Turner shot 6…
Continue ReadingBradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead the Suns past the Lakers 127-100
AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated the healthy return of both…
Continue ReadingUCLA batters Southern Utah 88-43 before start to Big Ten play next week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lazar Stefanovic came off the bench to score 19 points and Eric Dailey Jr. scored 15 points and UCLA routed Southern Utah 88-43…
Continue ReadingKoonce and Jessup score 17 apiece as Cal Poly beats Grambling 82-79
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Owen Koonce and Isaac Jessup scored 17 points apiece in Cal Poly’s 82-79 victory over Grambling on Tuesday.…
Continue ReadingOregon tribe has hunting and fishing rights restored under a long-sought court ruling
Associated Press LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (AP) — Drumming made the floor vibrate and singing filled the conference room of the Chinook Winds Casino…
Continue ReadingSchools are bracing for upheaval over fear of mass deportations
AP Education Writer Last time Donald Trump was president, rumors of immigration raids terrorized the Oregon community where Gustavo Balderas was the…
Continue ReadingMiller’s bucket gives SMU 79-77 win over California Baptist despite Coleman’s career-high 32 points
Boopie Miller’s basket with 2.1 seconds left gave SMU a 79-77 win over California Baptist on Tuesday at the Acrisure Holiday Invitational after…
Continue ReadingLoyola Marymount wins 77-63 over Belmont in Cancun Challenge
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Will Johnston had 22 points in Loyola Marymount’s 77-63 victory against Belmont on Tuesday night in the Cancun…
Continue ReadingOday scores 15 as CSU Fullerton knocks off Pepperdine 72-63
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Donovan Oday’s 15 points helped CSU Fullerton defeat Pepperdine 72-63 on Tuesday night. Oday shot 5 of 8 from the field…
Continue ReadingBlake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
AP Baseball Writer Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball’s…
Continue ReadingBlake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, AP source…
Continue ReadingSTORY REMOVED: BKC–Mississippi Valley State-Utah, DISREGARD
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Please disregard BKC–Mississippi Valley State-Utah, DISREGARD, published on Nov. 26, 2024, and datelined in SALT LAKE…
Continue ReadingTerrell’s 18 help UTEP down Long Beach State 70-44
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — David Terrell Jr.’s 18 points helped UTEP defeat Long Beach State 70-44 on Tuesday night in the Ball Dawgs Classic.…
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