CSU Bakersfield secures 65-53 win against Cal Poly
By The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Tom Mark’s 16 points helped CSU Bakersfield defeat Cal Poly 65-53 on Saturday night. Mark…
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Reformed mobster went after ‘one last score’ when he stole Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from ‘Oz’
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press The aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of…
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Christian McCaffrey’s 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy’s throws were off-target all night. The San Francisco defense…
Continue ReadingSpencer Jones hits 8 3s, scores 30 to help Stanford beat Washington 90-80
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Spencer Jones hit eight 3-pointers and scored 30 points, both career highs, freshman Kanaan Carlyle scored 10 of his 16…
Continue ReadingDaniels scores career-high 39, leads Cal Baptist over Southern Utah 83-76
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Sophomore Dominique Daniels Jr. scored a career-high 39 points to lead California Baptist over…
Continue ReadingMoses scores 30 as UC Riverside downs CSU Northridge 82-63
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Isaiah Moses scored 30 points as UC Riverside beat CSU Northridge 82-63 on Saturday night. Moses…
Continue Reading49ers receiver Deebo Samuel leaves playoff game vs. Packers with shoulder injury
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel left Saturday night’s playoff game against the Green Bay Packers with a…
Continue ReadingTilly scores 22, Santa Clara cruises past Portland 101-86
By The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christoph Tilly’s 22 points helped Santa Clara defeat Portland 101-86 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingPope scores 21 to lead UC San Diego past Hawaii 67-61
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bryce Pope’s 21 points helped UC San Diego defeat Hawaii 67-61 on Saturday night. Pope shot 8 for 18…
Continue ReadingAmid tough reelection fight, San Francisco mayor declines to veto resolution she criticized on Gaza
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amid a tough reelection fight, Mayor London Breed has declined to veto a non-binding resolution from the San Francisco…
Continue ReadingCal uses late regulation rally to earn overtime win over Washington State 81-75
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jaylon Tyson tied a career-high with 30 points, Fardaws Aimaq scored 18 points and California led for the duration of…
Continue ReadingTy Johnson’s late 3-pointer lifts UC Davis over UC Irvine 54-52
By The Associated Press DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Ty Johnson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 7 seconds left and UC Davis held on for a 54-52 win over UC…
Continue ReadingNick Dunlap shoots 60, takes 3-shot lead in search of PGA Tour’s first amateur victory since 1991
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Nick Dunlap’s girlfriend flew cross-country Saturday to spend the weekend with him…
Continue ReadingMcLaughlin’s 31 lead Northern Arizona past Sacramento State 70-61
By The Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Trenton McLaughlin’s 31 points led Northern Arizona over Sacramento State 70-61 on Saturday…
Continue ReadingKaylynne Truong has 7 3s, 25 points, No. 17 Gonzaga women win 12th straight 89-60 over Saint Mary’s
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Kaylynne Truong hit seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points, Yvonne Ejim added 22 and No. 17 Gonzaga rolled to an…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State close to hiring former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo, AP sources say
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer San Jose State is working to finalize a deal with former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent…
Continue ReadingCornerback Jaire Alexander activated by Packers for playoff game vs. 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was active for Green Bay’s divisional-round playoff game against the San…
Continue ReadingPelle Larsson scores 22, No. 12 Arizona rallies from 19 down to beat UCLA 77-71
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona struggled early, rallied and dug another big hole. The Wildcats scratched their…
Continue ReadingGreat Osobor’s 20 points power No. 16 Utah State past Fresno State 83-62
By JOHN COON Associated Press LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Great Osobor tallied 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead no. 16 Utah State to a 83-62 victory over…
Continue ReadingOmar Morales builds 3-shot lead at Latin America Amateur
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Omar Morales of Mexico opened with three quick birdies on his way to a 5-under 65, giving him a three-shot lead going into the…
Continue ReadingTexas man pleads guilty to kidnapping teen whose ‘Help Me!’ sign led to Southern California rescue
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Texas man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a 13-year-old girl who was rescued in Southern California when a passerby saw her…
Continue ReadingPerez paces the way for Arizona State in 82-67 win over still-shorthanded USC
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jose Perez scored 20 points and Frankie Collins and Jamiya Neal each scored 17 points and Arizona State beat USC 82-67 to end a…
Continue ReadingBoise State secures 67-66 win over San Diego State
By The Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — O’Mar Stanley’s 17 points helped Boise State defeat San Diego State 67-66 on Saturday.…
Continue ReadingFalcons interview Rams’ Raheem Morris, Bills’ Joe Brady after 2nd meeting with Bill Belichick
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Buffalo…
Continue ReadingAnaheim Ducks F Alex Killorn needs arthroscopic knee surgery, will be out 4-6 weeks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn will be sidelined for four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left…
Continue ReadingCam Thomas scores 33 points, Nets dominate 2nd half to rout Lakers 130-112
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 33 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 130-112 on Friday…
Continue ReadingElection-year politics threaten Senate border deal as Trump and his allies rally opposition
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A politically treacherous dynamic is taking hold as negotiators in Congress work to strike a…
Continue ReadingStanford’s Tara VanDerveer earns 1,202nd victory to tie Mike Krzyzewski’s record
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford’s players formed a postgame circle and Kiki Iriafen offered her…
Continue ReadingPili scores 37 to power No. 20 Utah to 78-58 win over No. 6 USC
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alissa Pili scored a season-high 37 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 20 Utah to a 78-58…
Continue ReadingOsborne, Betts lead No. 5 UCLA past third-ranked Colorado 76-68 in first women’s sellout in Boulder
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — UCLA sophomore center Lauren Betts wasn’t bothered by her hyped-up homecoming, the…
Continue ReadingCowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn becomes 12th to interview for Los Angeles Chargers opening
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was the 12th candidate to interview for the Los Angeles Chargers’…
Continue ReadingOmar Morales shoots another 69, takes 1-shot lead in Latin America Amateur
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Omar Morales of Mexico shot his second straight 1-under 69 on Friday to take a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Latin…
Continue ReadingSam Burns shoots 61, leads The American Express with amateur Nick Dunlap in the hunt
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Sam Burns shot the best round of his life with “RTR” shaved into the side of his…
Continue ReadingFlorida is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed NIL deal with QB signee Jaden Rashada
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed name, image and likeness deal…
Continue ReadingCalifornia officials warn people to not eat raw oysters from Mexico which may be linked to norovirus
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Health officials in Southern California are warning people to avoid eating raw oysters from parts of Mexico after more than 200…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Times guild stages a 1-day walkout in protest of anticipated layoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Guild members of the Los Angeles Times walked off the job Friday to protest what it says are imminent layoffs, the first…
Continue ReadingPistol Pete, Big Bill, Danny and the Miracles: 75 years of the AP Top 25 full of memorable moments
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer The best praise UCLA’s players could expect from John Wooden was a twinkle in the eye or a slight upward…
Continue ReadingJosh Hader agrees to $95 million, 5-year contract with Astros, AP source says
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Hard-throwing reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros agreed to a $95 million, five-year contract on Friday, a…
Continue ReadingGrand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021…
Continue ReadingA jury deadlock brings mistrial in case of an ex-Los Angeles police officer in a 2019 fatal shooting
INDIO, Calif. (AP) — A mistrial was declared after a jury deadlock in a voluntary manslaughter case against an off-duty Los Angeles police officer…
Continue ReadingAlabama five-star QB signee Julian Sayin has entered the transfer portal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama five-star freshman quarterback Julian Sayin has entered the transfer portal, the program’s latest player to…
Continue ReadingMan sentenced to life plus 30 years in 2018 California spa bombing that killed his ex-girlfriend
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California man was sentenced Friday to two concurrent life sentences, plus 30…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Senate leader Toni Atkins announces run for governor in 2026
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The leader of the California Senate on Friday said she would run for governor in 2026,…
Continue ReadingRecovering from natural disasters is slow and bureaucratic. New FEMA rules aim to cut the red tape
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Anyone who has lived through a natural disaster and then applied to the federal government…
Continue ReadingAfter 4 decades a Pac-12 only football award handed out for possibly the last time
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Inside the ballroom of a swanky downtown Seattle athletic club another small piece to the legacy of…
Continue ReadingWilliams, Mogbo lead San Francisco over Loyola Marymount 90-76
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Marcus Williams hit four 3-pointers and scored 24, Jonathan Mogbo had 23 points and 11 rebounds for his fifth straight…
Continue ReadingUC Davis defeats CSU Fullerton 67-65
By The Associated Press Elijah Pepper’s 27 points helped UC Davis defeat CSU Fullerton 67-65 on Thursday night. Pepper also had 10 rebounds and…
Continue ReadingO’Reilly, Predators grind out 2-1 win to hand reeling Kings 10th loss in 11 games
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly had a power-play goal and an assist, Gustav Nyquist also scored and the…
Continue ReadingIke scores 24, Gonzaga takes down Pepperdine 86-61
By The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Graham Ike scored 24 points and Gonzaga completed a season sweep over Pepperdine with an 86-61…
Continue ReadingStephenson’s double-double helps Cal State Bakersfield beat UC Riverside 80-56
By The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Corey Stephenson finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds to help Cal State Bakersfield defeat UC…
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