Justin Turner and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $13 million, 1-year contract
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Veteran infielder Justin Turner and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract…
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Jess Smith to lead new Golden State WNBA franchise as team president
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The Golden State Warriors expansion WNBA franchise has its first hire with Jess Smith as team president. Smith…
Continue ReadingAP Player of the Week: Georgia Amoore helps Virginia Tech win two ACC games
By The Associated Press The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 12 of the season: GEORGIA AMOORE,…
Continue ReadingBig Ten won’t expand conference basketball schedules and plans 15-team tournament for next year
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten plans to stick with a 20-game conference schedule for men’s basketball and an 18-game schedule for women’s…
Continue ReadingJoe Hortiz agrees to terms to become Los Angeles Chargers general manager
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joe Hortiz is going from assembling talent for John Harbaugh to leading the football…
Continue ReadingJustin Thomas goes from the sidelines to rejoining PGA Tour’s advisory group
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Justin Thomas expressed faith and trust in the six players serving on the PGA Tour…
Continue ReadingPebble Beach has a weekend without amateurs. LIV starts in Mexico
By The Associated Press PGA TOUR AT&T PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM Site: Pebble Beach, California. Courses: Pebble Beach GL (Yardage: 6,972. Par: 72) and…
Continue ReadingOlivia Rodrigo on the 2024 Grammy Awards, performing rage on ‘GUTS,’ and learning from Leonard Cohen
By KRYSTA FAURIA and MARIA SHERMAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The second chapter in Olivia Rodrigo ‘s musical story began similar to…
Continue ReadingPassenger train hits milk truck at Colorado railroad crossing, badly injuring Amtrak engineer
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — An Amtrak train crashed into a truck carrying milk at a northeastern Colorado rail crossing, badly…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says the first human has received an implant from Neuralink, but other details are scant
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and LAURA UNGAR NEW YORK (AP) — According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Newsom backs dam removal projects to boost salmon. Critics say that’s not enough
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press EUREKA, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pledging to fast-track more than half a dozen projects by the…
Continue ReadingHouse GOP takes party-line vote toward Mayorkas impeachment as border becomes 2024 campaign issue
By LISA MASCARO and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans voted along party lines early Wednesday to move toward…
Continue ReadingDeparting US road safety chief says agency has the people and knowhow to regulate high-tech vehicles
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — In the past 15 months, no one has been more responsible for safety on the nation’s roads than…
Continue ReadingSpace shuttle Endeavour hoisted for display in launch configuration at Los Angeles science museum
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — NASA’s retired space shuttle Endeavour was carefully hoisted late Monday and attached to…
Continue ReadingMultiple propane tanks explode after fire breaks out at California Sikh temple
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Multiple propane tanks exploded Monday after fire broke out at the site of the largest Sikh temple in California’s…
Continue ReadingJalen Green and Alperen Sengun power the Rockets past the Lakers 135-119
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 34 points and Alperen Sengun added 31 to help the Houston Rockets to a 135-119…
Continue ReadingDomantas Sabonis has career-high 26 rebounds as Kings shut out Grizzlies late for 103-94 win
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had a career-high 26 rebounds along with 20 points, De’Aaron Fox…
Continue ReadingDonovan Mitchell scores 28, Jarrett Allen gets 20 points, 17 rebounds as Cavs down Clippers 118-108
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Still not at full strength, the Cavaliers flexed on one of the NBA’s hottest teams. Donovan…
Continue ReadingLakers’ Vanderbilt ejected in 2nd quarter against Rockets after exchange with Brooks
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jarred Vanderbilt of the Los Angeles Lakers was ejected in the second quarter of Monday…
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Las Vegas’ first Super Bowl is driving record prices on the secondary ticket market
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tickets on at least one secondary-market site were the most expensive in Super Bowl history on…
Continue ReadingSheriff’s officials say 5 suspects arrested in killings of 6 people in California desert in dispute over marijuana
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say 5 suspects arrested in killings of 6 people in California desert in dispute over…
Continue ReadingFalcons appoints Zac Robinson as offensive coordinator, Jimmy Lake to run defense
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris began assembling his staff on Monday, appointing Zac Robinson as offensive…
Continue ReadingLHP James Paxton and Los Angeles Dodgers finalize $11 million, 1-year contract
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their $11 million, one-year contract on Monday. The left-hander can earn up…
Continue ReadingJudge denies Cher temporary conservatorship she’s seeking over son, but the issue isn’t dead yet
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Monday rejected Cher’s request that her adult son be put into a court…
Continue ReadingToyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replaced
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota and General Motors are telling the owners of about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving…
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5 suspects arrested in California desert killings in dispute over marijuana, sheriff’s officials say
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The six men found dead at a remote dirt crossroads in the Southern California desert last week were likely shot to…
Continue ReadingLakers’ Russell fined $15K by NBA for kicking game ball into stands after victory at Golden State
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has been fined $15,000 for kicking the ball into the stands following a victory against…
Continue ReadingAngels agree to 1-year deal with former Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Outfielder Aaron Hicks has agreed to a one-year, $740,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels announced the…
Continue ReadingLA Opera scraps planned world premiere of Mason Bates’ ‘Kavalier and Clay’ adaptation over finances
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Opera has scrapped plans for the world premiere of Mason Bates’ “The…
Continue ReadingPresident Biden has said he’d shut the US-Mexico border if given the ability. What does that mean?
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has made some strong claims over the past few days about shutting down the…
Continue ReadingCavs forward Evan Mobley back following left knee surgery, guard Darius Garland ‘extremely close’
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers got back one of their best players. Another is on the way. Power forward Evan Mobley…
Continue ReadingLook what the Chiefs made airlines do: New flight numbers offered for Super Bowl
MIAMI (AP) — Taylor Swift was born in 1989. Travis Kelce wears jersey No. 87. American Airlines and United Airlines took notice. Whether you’re a…
Continue ReadingDying thief who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers from the Judy Garland Museum gets no prison time
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A dying thief who confessed to stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in…
Continue ReadingFailed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under…
Continue ReadingBrock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were on the brink, needing a spark to…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco 49ers beat Detroit Lions 34-31 in NFC title game, advance to face Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers beat Detroit Lions 34-31 in NFC title game, advance to face Kansas City Chiefs in the Super…
Continue ReadingReport: California officers shot in ambush were not verbally warned that suspect had gun, was on PCP
EL MONTE, Calif. (AP) — A California police dispatcher failed to tell two officers before they were fatally shot by a convicted gang member that…
Continue ReadingWashington State holds on for 85-82 win over No. 2 UCLA despite knee injury to Leger-Walker
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bella Murekatete and Eleonora Villa helped lead Washington State to one of the biggest wins in…
Continue ReadingSchwartz, Daniels lead Washington to 62-59 upset over No. 11 USC
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Schwartz scored 21 points and Dalayah Daniels added a double-double to lead…
Continue ReadingEdge rusher James Houston returns for the Lions in the NFC title game
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Edge rusher James Houston was active for the first time since September, giving the Detroit Lions’ pass rush a…
Continue ReadingBrayden Schenn scores in overtime to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brayden Schenn scored 1:04 into overtime to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Los Angeles Kings…
Continue ReadingCameron Brink’s 25 points, 19 rebounds power No. 6 Stanford past Arizona 96-64
By BRIAN J. PEDERSEN Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cameron Brink had 25 points and 19 rebounds in 25 minutes and No. 6 Stanford dominated…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines’ hard landing on Maui sends 6 to hospital
HONOLULU (AP) — An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles made a hard landing at Maui’s main airport, sending five flight attendants and…
Continue ReadingWith Pegasus as the spotlight, Stronach calls on racing industry to do more for retired horses
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The last time a mare named My Elusive Dream raced was more than 13 years ago. She…
Continue ReadingA quiet weekend at the box office, with ‘The Beekeeper’ on top and some Oscar boosts
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Movie theaters and audiences settled for seconds this weekend. With no new wide releases on the schedule, a mob of…
Continue ReadingRepublicans see an opportunity with Black voters, prompting mobilization in Biden campaign
By MATT BROWN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump isn’t known for fostering deep connections with the Black community. From his…
Continue ReadingHow to watch Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers in NFC championship: Channel, livestream, time
By The Associated Press The Detroit Lions are just one win away from the first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. To get there,…
Continue ReadingMarciulionis scores 25, Saint Mary’s beats Loyola Marymount 70-65
By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Augustas Marciulionis had 25 points and Saint Mary’s beat Loyola Marymount 70-65 Saturday…
Continue ReadingHohn’s 22 lead UC Irvine over CSU Northridge 77-72
By The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Justin Hohn’s 22 points helped UC Irvine defeat CSU Northridge 77-72 on Saturday night. Hohn…
Continue ReadingMan in his 80s kills wife, 2 adult children in murder-suicide at Los Angeles home, police say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man in his 80s shot and killed his wife and two adult children before killing himself Saturday at a Los Angeles home,…
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