Adebayo scores in overtime to give St. Thomas (Minn.) 20-14 win over San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Hope Adebayo barged through the middle for 11-yard touchdown and a 20-14 overtime win for St. Thomas (Minnesota) over San Diego on…
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Police arrest Los Angeles man in connection with dismembered body, missing wife and in-laws
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police have arrested a Los Angeles man in connection with the discovery of the torso of a dismembered female body and the…
Continue ReadingHughes scores 2, leads U.S. women’s hockey team to 5-2 win over Canada in Rivalry Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Youth and several opportune bounces have so far provided the United States women’s national hockey team the edge in winning…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden and 5 others killed in crash in downtown Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A crash at a red light killed six people including former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden in downtown Houston early Saturday. The…
Continue ReadingLeBron James pokes fun at Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh for sign-stealing scandal
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Even NBA star LeBron James is relishing the chance to tease Michigan over its college football…
Continue ReadingDylan Andrews and Sebastian Mack score 18 each, UCLA used 30-4 run to beat Lafayette 68-50
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dylan Andrews and Sebastian Mack scored 18 points apiece, Lazar Stefanovic scored eight points in UCLA’s 30-4 second-half…
Continue ReadingPacific ends 11-game skid against Cal, beats Bears 87-79
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Donovan Williams scored 23 points and reserve Judson Martindale scored 15 points and Pacific ended an 11-game losing streak…
Continue ReadingCal Baptist defeats Jackson State 80-66
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Dominique Daniels Jr.’s 25 points helped Cal Baptist defeat Jackson State 80-66 on Friday.…
Continue ReadingSanheim leads Flyers past Ducks 6-3 despite hat trick from rookie Leo Carlsson
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Travis Sanheim had a goal and two assists as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks…
Continue ReadingLeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skid
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — LeBron James looked liked an aging veteran for a few seconds Friday night, limping around the…
Continue ReadingMartinez scores twice as Golden Knights beat Sharks 5-0 to end short skid
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defenseman Alec Martinez scored two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights dominated possession in…
Continue ReadingLawson Lovering scores 18 points, helps Utah roll past UC Riverside 82-53
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawson Lovering scored 18 points to lead five in double figures and Utah defeated UC Riverside 82-53 on Friday night.…
Continue ReadingSabonis gets 15th triple-double with Sacramento, Kings beat Thunder in the In-Season Tournament
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 17 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds to move into sole possession…
Continue ReadingNonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain
By R.J. RICO Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Along a busy Atlanta residential road, a 68-year-old Vietnam War-era Army veteran has found what he…
Continue ReadingBiden’s movable wall is criticized by environmentalists and those who want more border security
By VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration’s plan to build new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in…
Continue ReadingJuJu Watkins scores 18 points in her home debut to lead No. 21 USC over Florida Gulf Coast 67-51
LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins had 18 points and seven rebounds in her home debut and No. 21 Southern California defeated Florida Gulf Coast 67-51…
Continue ReadingGiants add former star Matt Williams to new manager Bob Melvin’s coaching staff
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Williams is returning to the San Francisco Giants as the third-base coach on new…
Continue ReadingDallin Hall rallies BYU to victory over No. 17 San Diego State
By JOHN COON Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — Dallin Hall scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half to lead BYU to a 74-65 victory over No.…
Continue ReadingLuka Doncic scores 44 points in Mavericks’ 144-126 tournament win over Clippers
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 44 points and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Los Angeles Clippers 144-126 on Friday night in an NBA In-Season…
Continue ReadingJohn Bailey, who presided over the film academy during the initial #MeToo reckoning, dies at 81
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Bailey, a cinematographer who led the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the initial #MeToo reckoning, died…
Continue ReadingHollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Board members from Hollywood’s actors union voted Friday to approve the deal with studios that ended…
Continue Reading‘Nope’ star Keke Palmer alleges physical abuse by ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson, court documents say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Nope” star Keke Palmer alleges in civil court documents that she suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her…
Continue ReadingLake Tahoe ski resort worker killed in snowmobile accident during overnight snowmaking operations
TAHOE CITY, Calif. (AP) — A worker at a Lake Tahoe ski resort has died in a snowmobile accident during overnight snowmaking operations, authorities…
Continue ReadingJets’ defense remains a steady, playmaking force while the offense struggles to find its way
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh raised some eyebrows a few weeks ago when he declared the New…
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2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises: No K-pop, little country and regional Mexican music
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — With new categories, SZA, and “Barbie” — there’s a lot to discuss regarding the…
Continue ReadingLocal election workers have been under siege since 2020. Now they face fentanyl-laced letters
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — While workers were counting ballots for primary elections in August, the elections office…
Continue ReadingMavericks to play tournament game on regular floor. Production issues delayed the new court
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are playing a home game in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament for the first time on Friday night. But they…
Continue ReadingSZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations with 9 nods in a year where female artists dominate the leading categories
LOS ANGELES (AP) — SZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations with 9 nods in a year where female artists dominate the leading…
Continue ReadingThe Air Force’s new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, has taken its first test flight
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The B-21 Raider took its first test flight on Friday, moving the futuristic warplane closer to…
Continue ReadingBiden and Xi will hold a long-anticipated meeting on Wednesday for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught US-China relations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden and Xi will hold a long-anticipated meeting on Wednesday for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught US-China…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State secures 117-72 victory over Bethesda (CA)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tibet Gorener scored 26 points as San Jose State beat Bethesda (CA) 117-72 on Thursday. Gorener also contributed nine…
Continue ReadingBryan Rust makes sure his second OT goal counts as Penguins defeat Kings 4-3
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — After having a goal waved off in overtime, Bryan Rust quickly made sure it didn’t happen…
Continue ReadingSharks win their 2nd straight game, beating slumping Oilers 3-2
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored a goal and set up another to help the San Jose Sharks win their second…
Continue ReadingHollywood’s strikes are over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn’t
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood’s months of labor unrest are coming to an end, but the post-strike landscape that awaits…
Continue ReadingSaterfield’s 14 lead Portland State past UCSB 82-76
By The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Jorell Saterfield scored 14 points as Portland State beat UCSB 82-76 on Thursday. Saterfield…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco defeats St. Francis (PA) 84-52
By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Mogbo had 16 points in San Francisco’s 84-52 victory over St. Francis (PA) on Thursday.…
Continue ReadingDisputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK’d plan to keep last nuke plant running
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than a year after California endorsed a proposal to extend the lifespan of its last…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco bidding to reverse image of a city in decline as host of APEC trade summit
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — World leaders, CEOs, protesters and thousands of others will soon descend on San Francisco for a…
Continue ReadingNo. 23 Saint Mary’s rolls past New Mexico behind 25 points from Mahaney
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney matched his career high of 25 points and made five 3-pointers, and No. 23…
Continue ReadingSZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations as women outpace men in the leading categories
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killing her ex? That’s a bad idea. Writing “Kill Bill” and releasing her critically…
Continue ReadingNo. 4 UCLA turns hot start into victory over UC Riverside
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice scored 18 points, Lauren Betts added 14 points with 15 rebounds,…
Continue ReadingBruner’s 28 help Denver down Cal Poly 97-76
By The Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Tommy Bruner scored 28 points as Denver beat Cal Poly 97-76 on Thursday night. Bruner added five rebounds for…
Continue ReadingAllen-Eikens puts up 19 in CSU Northridge’s 76-73 win against Idaho
By The Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — De’Sean Allen-Eikens had 19 points in CSU Northridge’s 76-73 victory against Idaho on…
Continue ReadingNo. 21 USC routs Cal State Bakersfield 85-59 behind Isaiah Collier’s 19 points in home opener
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Isaiah Collier only knows one speed — fast. The highly touted freshman is finding out he needs…
Continue ReadingDriver charged in 2022 crash that killed Los Angeles sheriff’s recruit, injured 24 others
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A driver who plowed into a group of Los Angeles County sheriff’s recruits on a training run last year, killing one and…
Continue ReadingCalifornia authorities seek video, urge patience in investigation into death of Jewish demonstrator
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Days after asking for the public’s help to determine what happened at a California protest that resulted in a Jewish…
Continue ReadingApple to pay $25 million to settle allegations of discriminatory hiring practices in 2018, 2019
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a pattern of discriminatory hiring practices…
Continue Reading49ers QB Brock Purdy vows to be ‘smart with the ball’ after 5 interceptions during a 3-game skid
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy hasn’t had much to apologize for since taking over as starting…
Continue ReadingChase on Texas border that killed 8 puts high-speed pursuits in spotlight again
By PAUL J. WEBER and VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The white Honda Civic sped down Highway 57, a rural two-lane corridor…
Continue ReadingManny Machado digs in at groundbreaking for San Diego FC’s training complex and academy
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — With his mustard-yellow suit practically matching the color of a bulldozer right behind…
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