Samuel scores 2 TDs, Purdy throws for career-best 368 yards as 49ers beat Seahawks 28-16
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy has an embarrassment of riches surrounding him on San Francisco’s…
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Russell Wilson throws 2 TD passes, Justin Herbert injured as Broncos cruise past Chargers 24-7
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos put themselves back in the AFC playoff race Sunday…
Continue Reading‘The Zone of Interest’ named best film of the year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonathan Glazer’s chilling Auschwitz-set drama, “The Zone of Interest,” has been named best movie of the year by the…
Continue ReadingUSC hires North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to coach defense, linebackers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has hired North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to be the Trojans’ assistant head coach for defense…
Continue ReadingLong Beach State beats USC 84-79 in OT, spoiling Bronny James’ debut for Trojans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcus Tsohonis scored 28 points and Long Beach State outlasted Southern California 84-79 in overtime on Sunday, spoiling Bronny…
Continue ReadingRams eager to rebound from ‘gut-wrenching’ overtime loss to Ravens
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — It had been more than a month since the Los Angeles Rams had experienced the sense of emptiness…
Continue ReadingChargers QB Justin Herbert has fracture in right index finger, status for Thursday unclear
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured the index finger on his right hand in the…
Continue ReadingIndiana Fever will choose among talented college stars with another No. 1 pick in WNBA draft
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Indiana Fever won the WNBA draft lottery for the No. 1 pick for the second…
Continue ReadingWalk-off Wallace: Ravens punt returner goes 76 yards for TD in OT in a 37-31 win over the Rams
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Tylan Wallace caught the punt cleanly — no easy feat on this wet day — then slipped to his…
Continue ReadingDrew Lock provides a spark as well as mistakes for Seahawks in 1st start in place of injured Smith
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Drew Lock couldn’t have scripted a much better beginning to his first start…
Continue ReadingLauren Betts powers No. 2 UCLA to 95-78 win over 20th-ranked Florida State
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Lauren Betts has been nearly unstoppable around the basket this season, shooting 77%…
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‘Thankful’ Bronny James makes college debut in loss for USC nearly 5 months after cardiac arrest
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James showed off his defensive skills in his college debut for Southern California nearly…
Continue ReadingThe Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sell
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has…
Continue ReadingBiden and Congress are mulling big changes on immigration. What are they and what could they mean?
REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is taking a more active role in Senate negotiations over changes to the…
Continue ReadingParrish’s layup with 10.4 seconds left lifts No. 25 Aztecs to 63-62 win over UC Irvine
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Micah Parrish made a layup with 10.4 seconds left for No. 25 San Diego State, which blew a…
Continue ReadingTurner and Hayes combine for 46 points to help San Diego rally to an 89-84 win over Arizona State
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Deuce Turner and PJ Hayes each made five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points apiece as San Diego rallied from an 11-point…
Continue ReadingPacers guard Tyrese Haliburton’s star on the rise after an impressive In-Season Tournament showing
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton just wants to win. He doesn’t care about his stats, he…
Continue ReadingHarris scores 28 to lead Loyola Marymount over UNLV 78-75
By The Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Dominick Harris scored 28 points and Loyola Marymount held off UNLV 78-75 on Saturday. Harris also…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco native Devin Haney wins WBC belt in front of hometown crowd
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Devin Haney beat Regis Prograis by unanimous decision in his division debut to win the WBC…
Continue ReadingSmugglers are bringing migrants to a remote Arizona border crossing, overwhelming US agents
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press LUKEVILLE, Ariz. (AP) — Gerston Miranda and his wife were among thousands of migrants recently arriving at this…
Continue ReadingMallette puts up 19, Pepperdine defeats UC San Diego 68-62
By The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Houston Mallette’s 19 points helped Pepperdine defeat UC San Diego 68-62 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingDuSell scores 19 in Fresno State’s 89-56 win over Pacific
By The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Xavier DuSell had 19 points in Fresno State’s 89-56 victory over Pacific on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles Dodgers
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Shohei Ohtani, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes and Mike Trout. Five of the world’s top athletes,…
Continue ReadingCal State Fullerton takes down Sacramento State 62-60
By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Dominic Brewton had 23 points in Cal State Fullerton’s 62-60 win against Sacramento State…
Continue ReadingAmey scores 29 to lead San Jose State past New Orleans 87-82
By The Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Myron Amey Jr. had 29 points in San Jose State’s 87-82 win over New Orleans on Saturday…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani agrees to $700 million, 10-year contract with Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani agrees to $700 million, 10-year contract with Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingButler pulls away in second overtime for 97-90 win over Cal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Posh Alexander scored 21 points, Pierre Brooks II had 20 and Jahmyl Telfort 18 to lead Butler to a 97-90 double-overtime…
Continue ReadingUS and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid Friday to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup…
Continue ReadingPeek inside Joe Biden’s campaign fundraisers, where big money mingles with old jokes in swanky homes
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you’re a Democrat with money to burn and friends in high places,…
Continue ReadingNew US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as GOP ties it to border security
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A deal to provide further U.S. assistance to Ukraine by year-end appears to…
Continue ReadingFrom urchin crushing to lab-grown kelp, efforts to save California’s kelp forests show promise
By JULIE WATSON Associated Press CASPAR BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A welding hammer strapped to her wrist, Joy Hollenback slipped on blue fins and swam…
Continue ReadingGilgeous-Alexander scores 38 as Thunder top Warriors, 138-136 in overtime
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes the Oklahoma City Thunder have made a statement with the way…
Continue ReadingTop basketball recruits JuJu Watkins, Isaiah Collier already excelling at USC
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins and Isaiah Collier made history before stepping onto the Galen Center court for their…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Giants sign Tsutsugo and Jefferies to minor league contracts
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Japanese first baseman and outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo has agreed to a minor league…
Continue ReadingBraves get David Fletcher and Max Stassi from Angels for Evan White and Tyler Thomas
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves obtained infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi from the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for infielder Evan…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom advances water tunnel project amid opposition from environmental groups
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A long-sought and disputed project in drought-prone California aimed at capturing more…
Continue ReadingRyan O’Neal, star of ‘Love Story,’ ‘Paper Moon,’ ‘Peyton Place’ and ‘Barry Lyndon,’ dies at 82
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O’Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an…
Continue ReadingKevin McCarthy endorses Trump for president and would consider serving in his Cabinet
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Retiring Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ousted former House speaker, said he…
Continue ReadingLegal claim blames overtime, years of jail work led to Los Angeles County deputy’s suicide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who killed himself has filed a $20 million wrongful-death claim…
Continue ReadingRyan O’Neal, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars of the 1970s with ‘Love Story,’ ‘Paper Moon’ roles, dies at 82, son says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O’Neal, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars of the 1970s with ‘Love Story,’ ‘Paper Moon’…
Continue ReadingSeahawks QB Geno Smith a game-time decision vs. 49ers due to groin injury
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks listed quarterback Geno Smith as questionable for Sunday’s game against San Francisco. He will be a…
Continue ReadingTax charges in Hunter Biden case are rarely filed, but could have deep political reverberations
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden has been hit with new criminal charges in California accusing him of scheming…
Continue ReadingAussie fill-in skipper Spithill hopes to ‘smoke’ new-look Team USA in SailGP’s Dubai regatta
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer Some big SailGP rivalries will heat up when the global league returns to Dubai this weekend, including a one-off…
Continue ReadingThis year’s Heisman finalists are an ode to college football’s portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony will be an ode to the new era of college…
Continue ReadingCalifornian passes state bar exam at age 17 and is sworn in as an attorney
VISALIA, Calif. (AP) — A county prosecutor’s office says one of its law clerks passed the State Bar of California exam at age 17. The Tulare…
Continue ReadingJudge orders 8-year ban on policies to separate children from parents who cross the US border illegally, ending lawsuit
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Judge orders 8-year ban on policies to separate children from parents who cross the US border illegally, ending…
Continue ReadingFTC opens inquiry of Chevron-Hess merger, marking second review this week of major oil industry deal
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevron’s acquisition of Hess oil company,…
Continue ReadingPopular documentary ‘Bye Bye Barry’ sheds new light on Sanders’ decision to retire from Lions
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff aren’t the only popular Detroit Lions these days. A movie about the…
Continue ReadingAfter scary health ordeal as a player, Savannah Rennie returns to Cal as assistant volleyball coach
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — A bouquet of bright yellow sunflowers recently arrived at Savannah Rennie’s office…
Continue ReadingMormon church selects British man who converted to the faith as an adult for top governing body
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that a man raised in…
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