Pepper scores 16 in UC Davis’ 59-52 victory against Cal Poly
By The Associated Press SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Elijah Pepper scored 16 points as UC Davis beat Cal Poly 59-52 on Saturday night. Pepper…
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Tennessee AG says NCAA is defending ‘world that doesn’t exists’ in request to have NIL rules lifted
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer In reply to the NCAA claiming college sports would be thrown into “disarray” if rules banning name, image…
Continue ReadingClark sets Pebble Beach record with 60 for 1-shot lead. With bad weather, it might be enough to win
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark had an unforgettable round at hallowed Pebble Beach…
Continue ReadingNysos wins Robert Lewis Stakes, but gets no Kentucky Derby qualifying points because of Baffert ban
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Nysos romped to a 7 1/2-length victory in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes on Saturday, giving trainer Bob Baffert his…
Continue ReadingOhtanimania descends on Dodger Stadium as fans get first glimpse of 2-way superstar in blue
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtanimania descended on Dodger Stadium on Saturday, with fans getting their first…
Continue ReadingEjim has 21-11 double-double, No. 19 Gonzaga women have record 19 3s in 104-39 win over Pacific
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Yvonne Ejim scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and No. 19 Gonzaga drilled a school-record 19 3-pointers in rolling to a…
Continue ReadingLeDee scores 16 points to lead San Diego State to 81-67 win vs. No. 17 Utah State
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaedon LeDee had 16 points and nine rebounds to lead San Diego State to an 81-67 win against…
Continue ReadingAnother ‘Pineapple Express’ storm is expected to wallop California
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another potentially dangerous “Pineapple Express” storm was expected to hit California…
Continue ReadingAimaq, Tyson record double-doubles to help lead Cal past struggling Arizona St. 81-66
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Fardaws Aimaq scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Jaylon Tyson also recorded a double-double and California put together…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Opera to present Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ reimagined on film soundstage
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press The Los Angeles Opera opens its 2024-25 season Sept. 21 with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” reimagined in a film…
Continue ReadingHamlin wins exhibition Clash at the Coliseum as NASCAR moves race up a day to avoid California storm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denny Hamlin, who wasn’t even sure he’d be healed from offseason shoulder surgery in time to compete in the Clash at…
Continue ReadingKingsbury withdraws name from consideration for Raiders offensive coordinator, AP source says
By MARK ANDERSON and ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writers HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury isn’t going to Las Vegas…
Continue ReadingMayorkas is driven by his own understanding of the immigrant experience. Many in GOP want him gone
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — To his supporters, Alejandro Mayorkas is a thoughtful, driven secretary who brings a…
Continue ReadingMarilyn Manson completes community service sentence for blowing nose on videographer
By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Marilyn Manson, who was sentenced to community service for blowing his nose on a…
Continue ReadingThe New America’s Team: How the Chiefs have become the new ‘it team’ in professional sports
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The polarizing moniker is still applied to the Dallas Cowboys these days, regardless of…
Continue ReadingMayorkas is driven by his own understanding of the immigrant experience. Many in GOP want him gone
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — To his supporters, Alejandro Mayorkas is a thoughtful, driven secretary — a “Boy Scout”…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey comes West to kick off Grammy weekend with native sons Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen
By BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Jersey came to the West Coast to kick off Grammy Awards weekend, with native sons Jon Bon…
Continue ReadingDavidson, Lucas power Nevada in 90-60 rout of San Jose State
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nick Davidson scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Jarod Lucas scored 20 points as Nevada routed San Jose State 90-60 on…
Continue ReadingNew California Senate leader says his priorities are climate change, homelessness and opioid crises
By SOPHIE AUSTIN and TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When California Sen. Mike McGuire takes over as…
Continue ReadingAvalanche forecasters try to curb deaths as skiers and snowmobilers flock to backcountry areas
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press COOKE CITY, Mont. (AP) — As Wesley Mlaskoch motored his snowmobile across a mountain in the Montana backcountry,…
Continue ReadingJuJu Watkins scores record 51 points for USC, helps No. 15 Trojans upset No. 4 Stanford 67-58
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — JuJu Watkins pulled up from long range and hit contested 3-pointers. She powered to the…
Continue ReadingCharisma Osborne scores 32 points, No. 7 UCLA women rout California 78-58
By ERIC HE Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Charisma Osborne had 32 points and No. 7 UCLA beat California 78-58 on Friday night for its…
Continue ReadingKuminga scores 29 as the Warriors deal the Grizzlies their 4th straight loss, 121-101
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga scored 29 points and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis…
Continue ReadingSabonis breaks Robertson’s franchise mark for consecutive double-doubles as Kings top Pacers 133-122
By CHRIS GOFF Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 12 rebounds to break Oscar Robertson’s single-season…
Continue ReadingWestbrook reaches 25,000 career points and Leonard scores 33 to lead Clippers past Pistons 136-125
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi…
Continue ReadingCarl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star,…
Continue ReadingScheffler finishes strong for a 64. He shares Pebble Beach lead with Aberg, Detry
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Pebble Beach became a signature event for the elite on the PGA Tour and delivered what…
Continue ReadingTesla ordered to pay $1.5 million over alleged hazardous waste violations in California
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — A California judge on Friday ordered Tesla Inc. to pay $1.5 million as part of a settlement of a civil case alleging the…
Continue ReadingThe Chiefs have built one of the NFL’s best defenses in part because they traded away Tyreek Hill
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It has taken two full years to accurately evaluate one of the most important deals that…
Continue ReadingUS Coast Guard searches for man sailing from California to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday asked mariners for help in finding a 60-year-old man sailing from California to Hawaii. Noel Rubio…
Continue ReadingFalcons’ Raheem Morris hires Kevin Koger from Chargers as tight ends coach
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris is continuing to fill out his staff, hiring former Los Angeles Chargers assistant…
Continue Reading49ers overcame Trey Lance trade to build a Super Bowl roster behind Brock Purdy
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers made the kind of decision that could set a franchise back…
Continue ReadingAthletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — David Forst and Farhan Zaidi are longtime friends who worked together for years in…
Continue ReadingChiefs’ Travis Kelce says he is ready for the Super Bowl circus to begin next week
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce insisted Friday that he is ready for the circus that comes with the Super…
Continue ReadingUS won’t restore protections for wolves in Rockies, proposes national recovery plan
By MATTHEW BROWN and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press Federal wildlife officials on Friday rejected requests from conservation groups to restore…
Continue ReadingWhy Apple is pushing the term ‘spatial computing’ along with its new Vision Pro headset
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With Apple’s hotly anticipated Vision Pro headset hitting store shelves Friday,…
Continue ReadingTowering over the Grammys is a Los Angeles high-rise tagged with 27 stories of graffiti
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Graffiti has risen to high art in downtown Los Angeles: Taggers have covered at least 27…
Continue ReadingExtreme heat, wildfire smoke harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most, study finds
By DORANY PINEDA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Extreme heat and wildfire smoke are independently harmful to the human body, but together…
Continue ReadingBig Ten, SEC forming joint advisory group to find solutions to college sports issues
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference are formally trying to find solutions to the issues facing college…
Continue ReadingBeattie continues storied career with Bay FC in the NWSL
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Defender Jen Beattie has a list accomplishments she can point to across her lengthy soccer career: She scored a…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Angels beat José Suarez in salary arbitration
Left-hander José Suarez lost to the Los Angeles Angels in salary arbitration on Friday, giving teams a 2-0 advantage in decisions this year. Suarez…
Continue ReadingNASCAR returns to the Coliseum with the future of Clash event uncertain in Southern California
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASCAR’s debut on a temporary track inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum two years ago was a bold…
Continue ReadingThe best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not
By CHINEDU ASADU, CARLOS MUREITHI and MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — From an electrifying and colorful musical performance…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings fired coach Todd McLellan on Friday and named Jim Hiller the interim coach…
Continue ReadingVictoria Monét, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll and Noah Kahan rock pre-Grammy Spotify gig
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Victoria Monét and Coco Jones brought smooth R&B and studied choreography, Noah Kahan and…
Continue ReadingLA Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller interim head coach; McLellan is the 6th NHL coach let go this season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LA Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller interim head coach; McLellan is the 6th NHL coach let go this…
Continue ReadingA look at Las Vegas’ glitzy Allegiant Stadium, the host for Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis called his new home the Death Star in 2020 — and the name…
Continue ReadingMariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Black Music Collective event
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a pre-Grammy event, Mariah Carey used the Recording Academy stage to speak…
Continue ReadingExxon overcomes hefty charge and falling crude prices in fourth quarter to top profit expectations
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Exxon Mobil’s fourth-quarter revenue and profits declined along with the price of oil, and the energy…
Continue ReadingSenior Bowl features well-traveled QBs, other top prospects
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The Senior Bowl quarterbacks are a well-traveled group, most of whom have moved from one Power…
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