LeBron James says seeing son Bronny’s debut for Southern Cal meant everything for his family
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — LeBron James didn’t get the same break as his Los Angeles Lakers teammates after they won…
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Golden State’s Draymond Green ejected again after hitting Jusuf Nurkic in face
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Draymond Green keeps losing his temper. Golden State keeps losing basketball games. The Warriors…
Continue ReadingFootball player Matt Araiza dropped from woman’s rape lawsuit and won’t sue for defamation
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza is being dropped from a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged she was raped by San Diego…
Continue ReadingDoncic, Hardaway led Mavs over Lakers 127-125 in LA’s first game since winning NBA Cup
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic is piling up the minutes with All-Star sidekick Kyrie Irving sidelined by a bruised…
Continue ReadingAndre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons…
Continue ReadingAndre Braugher, Emmy-winning star of ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61, reports say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning star of ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at…
Continue ReadingZaidi: Giants made comparable offer to $700M deal Shohei Ohtani received from rival Dodgers
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants made three offers to Shohei Ohtani, including a final proposal…
Continue ReadingRussian man who flew on Los Angeles flight without passport or ticket charged with federal crime
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Russian man who flew on a plane from Denmark to Los Angeles in November without a passport or ticket told U.S. authorities he…
Continue ReadingRaiders’ coach, GM and president are Black — a first for the NFL. They embrace the responsibility
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis fired coach Josh McDaniels and general manager…
Continue ReadingD-backs introduce lefty Eduardo Rodriguez, unfazed by NL West rival Dodgers adding Ohtani
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks made a big splash in free agency, signing left-handed pitcher Eduardo…
Continue ReadingRams cut kicker Mason Crosby after Lucas Havrisik’s strong game at Baltimore; long snapper injured
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have cut veteran kicker Mason Crosby from their practice squad after incumbent Lucas Havrisik had…
Continue ReadingPew survey: YouTube tops teens’ social-media diet, with roughly a sixth using it almost constantly
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Teen usage of social media hasn’t dropped much, despite rising concerns about its effects on the mental health of…
Continue ReadingEpic wins its antitrust lawsuit against the Play Store. What does this verdict mean for Google?
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google lost an antitrust lawsuit over barriers to its Android app store, as a federal court jury has decided that the…
Continue ReadingAP Player of the Week: Alissa Pili of Utah averaged 34 points while shooting 67.5% from the field
By The Associated Press The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 5 of the season: ALISSA PILI, Utah The…
Continue ReadingChargers QB Justin Herbert will miss rest of season after surgery on his broken index finger
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert’s fourth year as an NFL starting quarterback is over with four games…
Continue ReadingVideo game expo E3 gets permanently canceled
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the highest-profile video game conventions is being shut down permanently, its organizers said Tuesday. The Electronic…
Continue ReadingItalian defender Giorgio Chiellini announces his playing retirement from LAFC at 39
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has retired from professional soccer after a 22-year career.…
Continue ReadingDeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disney’s free speech lawsuit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge on Tuesday to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney…
Continue ReadingClippers hold off short-handed Trail Blazers 132-127 for 4th straight win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the short-handed Portland Trail…
Continue ReadingKings set franchise record for 3s with 25 and beat Nets 131-118
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeAaron Fox had 28 points and nine assists, and the Sacramento Kings set a franchise…
Continue ReadingBostick guides Cal State Northridge over Utah Tech 80-75
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Dionte Bostick scored 19 points to lead all five starters in double figures and Cal State Northridge defeated Utah Tech…
Continue ReadingWilliams scores 28 to lead San Francisco over New Orleans 85-72
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Marcus Williams scored 28 points and San Francisco beat New Orleans 85-72 on Monday night. Williams made 11 of 21 shots with…
Continue ReadingEpic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected…
Continue ReadingA federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected barriers that unfairly harm rivals
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected barriers that unfairly harm…
Continue ReadingJoe Kelly to wear No. 99 with Dodgers, opening No. 17 jersey for Shohei Ohtani
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reliever Joe Kelly is switching uniform numbers after finalizing his $8 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden pushes for dismissal of gun case, saying law violates the Second Amendment
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden pushed back Monday against gun charges filed against him, challenging the…
Continue ReadingFlorida hires Los Angeles Chargers assistant Will Harris as the team’s secondary coach
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida formally announced Los Angeles Chargers assistant Will Harris as the team’s secondary coach Monday. The…
Continue Reading3 Chilean nationals accused of burglarizing high-end Michigan homes
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press Three Chilean nationals have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries of mansions and other…
Continue ReadingAtlanta Braves fill 3 openings on their coaching staff.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves filled three openings on their coaching staff Monday by promoting Matt Tuiasosopo and Tom Goodwin from the minor…
Continue ReadingStassi costs White Sox $740,000 minimum in 2024, with Braves sending Chicago $6.26 million
CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are sending $6.26 million to the White Sox along with Max Stassi, covering all of what the catcher is owed next…
Continue ReadingChargers QB Justin Herbert visiting hand specialists, status for Thursday vs. Raiders uncertain
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert will visit two hand specialists on Monday after the Chargers quarterback…
Continue Reading52-foot-long dead fin whale washes up on San Diego beach; cause of death unclear
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A 52-foot-long (16-meter-long) dead fin whale washed up on a San Diego beach over the weekend and officials said there was no…
Continue ReadingDodgers open roster spots for Ohtani and Kelly, trade González and Vivas to Yankees for Sweeney
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney from the New York Yankees on Monday for left-hander Victor…
Continue ReadingThe AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU’s Heisman-winning QB
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels from LSU was one of seven players in either their fifth or sixth…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina, UCLA, NC State lead the way again as top 10 teams in women’s AP Top 25 unchanged
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has found a way for her team to avoid early season upsets despite losing all…
Continue ReadingTexas Tech senior RB Tahj Brooks will return in 2024 to use final season of eligibility
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech senior running back Tahj Brooks revealed Monday that he plans to use his final season of eligibility and return to…
Continue ReadingThe Golden Globe nominees are out. Let the awards season of Barbenheimer begin – Analysis
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Early honors in Hollywood’s unfurling awards season have gone to films like Celine Song’s…
Continue Reading‘Barbie’ tops Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine, closely trailed by ‘Oppenheimer’ with eight
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — ‘Barbie’ tops Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine, closely trailed by ‘Oppenheimer’ with…
Continue ReadingRare Raymond Chandler poem is a tribute to his late wife, with a surprising twist
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Near the end of 1954, the wife of Raymond Chandler died after a long battle with lung disease.…
Continue ReadingThe Titans show the NFL’s program promoting diversity results in GM and coaching jobs
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coaching Derrick Henry almost seems too easy, so Tennessee Titans coach Mike…
Continue ReadingWhat did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top internet searches
NEW YORK (AP) — Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived. Well, actually, the world’s. On Monday, the California-based tech giant…
Continue ReadingMarchessault scores 2 in regulation and shootout winner as Golden Knights beat Sharks 5-4
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored twice in regulation and had a goal in the shootout to give the Vegas…
Continue ReadingEmbattled wolves gain a new frontier in Democratic Colorado. The move is stoking political tensions
By MATTHEW BROWN and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press DENVER, Colo. (AP) — Wildlife officials plan to release gray wolves in Colorado in coming weeks,…
Continue ReadingTripleheader in Connecticut showcases some of the top talent and teams in women’s basketball
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — UCLA coach Cori Close feels that it’s a pivotal time right now for…
Continue Reading‘Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster…
Continue ReadingFormer NHL player and coach Tony Granato diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
CHICAGO (AP) — Former NHL player and coach Tony Granato said on social media Sunday night that he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and…
Continue ReadingLinebacker Junior Colson of top-ranked Michigan wins Lott IMPACT Trophy
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Linebacker Junior Colson of top-ranked Michigan won the Lott IMPACT Trophy on Sunday night as the college football…
Continue ReadingGabe Vilardi breaks tie with 1:42 remaining in Winnipeg’s 4-goal 3rd, Jets beat Ducks 4-2
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Gabe Vilardi broke a tie with 1:42 left with the third of the Winnipeg Jets’ four…
Continue ReadingQuick stops 25 shots against former team as Rangers down Kings 4-1
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad and Jimmy Vesey scored second-period goals, Jonathan Quick made 25 saves against his…
Continue ReadingJuJu Watkins scores 27 points and No. 6 USC women rout UC Riverside 85-53
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins’ favorite player has been LeBron James from way back. The NBA’s career…
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