Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to become manager of the San Francisco Giants, AP sources say
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to become manager of the San Francisco Giants, AP sources…
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Kicker Brett Maher released by Los Angeles Rams after recent struggles; Lucas Havrisik signed
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have released kicker Brett Maher two days after he missed two field-goal attempts and an extra…
Continue ReadingThe Dolphins’ utilization of ‘cheat motion’ takes the NFL by storm
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan saw the new wrinkle his former assistant Mike McDaniel added to…
Continue ReadingPolice: 8 children rescued in California after their mother abducted them from Arkansas foster homes
ANDERSON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities rescued eight children in California on Saturday after they were abducted by their biological mother and found…
Continue ReadingNCAA title game foes Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline AP preseason women’s All-America team
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Caitlin Clark of Iowa is a unanimous pick for The Associated Press preseason women’s basketball…
Continue ReadingStates sue Instagram and Facebook parent Meta for harming young people’s mental health with addictive platforms
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — States sue Instagram and Facebook parent Meta for harming young people’s mental health with addictive…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers are on a losing streak after falling to Vikings in another uncharacteristic performance
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have thrived under coach Kyle Shanahan with an efficient and…
Continue ReadingVikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by Bynum
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins let the ball fly for Jordan Addison earlier than he wanted to in the face…
Continue ReadingMcCaffrey suits up for 49ers vs. Vikings after oblique injury had him listed as questionable
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was active for Monday night’s game at Minnesota despite an oblique…
Continue ReadingLindsey Harding anxious for Kings’ G League coaching job
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After a sparkling career as one of the best female basketball players in the world…
Continue ReadingThe sun sets on Landon Donovan’s San Diego Loyal soccer club after heartbreaking OT loss
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Landon Donovan’s San Diego Loyal soccer club was born on March 7, 2020, playing its first…
Continue ReadingWarriors open the season by facing former star Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr recalls a one-point Christmas Day defeat at Cleveland in 2016 when Stephen Curry…
Continue ReadingNuggets coach Michael Malone remembers father on the eve of raising the championship banner
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Michael Malone will be staring up when the Denver Nuggets raise their championship banner Tuesday…
Continue ReadingTesla says Justice Department is expanding investigations and issuing subpoenas for information
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker’s…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man gets year in prison for sending vile messages to father of gun massacre victim
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A California property manager was sentenced to a year in federal prison for sending…
Continue ReadingChip Kelly won’t name QB for No. 23 UCLA despite Ethan Garbers’ efficient return
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA coach Chip Kelly is not a financial advisor, but he seems to believe past performance…
Continue ReadingBartolo Colon, Robinson Canó, Pablo Sandoval among ex-MLBers joining Dubai-based league
By The Associated Press Bartolo Colon, Robinson Canó and Pablo Sandoval are among several notable, older former major league players selected Monday…
Continue ReadingMariners coach Stephen Vogt to have second interview for Guardians manager’s job, AP source says
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Vogt homered in his final at-bat as a major league player. He could be ready to take…
Continue ReadingAn off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight
By DAVID KOENIG and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An off-duty pilot riding in the extra seat in the cockpit of a Horizon Air…
Continue ReadingHorizon Air flight en route to San Francisco on Sunday diverted after 3rd person in cockpit tries to turn off engines
NEW YORK (AP) — Horizon Air flight en route to San Francisco on Sunday diverted after 3rd person in cockpit tries to turn off…
Continue ReadingNBA season set to begin with ring night in Denver, and a slew of challengers for title
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Damian Lillard went to Milwaukee, Bradley Beal went to Phoenix, Jrue Holiday ended up in Boston and Chris Paul…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor visits China and says his state will always be a partner on climate change
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The governor of California opened a week-long trip to China on Monday with an assurance that his…
Continue ReadingChevron to buy Hess for $53 billion as the biggest US oil companies get even bigger
NEW YORK (AP) — Chevron to buy Hess for $53 billion as the biggest US oil companies get even…
Continue ReadingBruins rally past Ducks, extend season-opening win streak to five
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Poitras scored his first two NHL goals in the third period and the Boston Bruins…
Continue ReadingMcVay, Rams still searching for consistency after struggling in fourth quarter vs. Steelers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Through 45 minutes on Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams appeared on the verge of picking up…
Continue ReadingMahomes throws for 424 yards and 4 TDs, Kelce has big day as Chiefs beat Chargers 31-17
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — If anybody should know how to stop Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, it should probably be…
Continue ReadingSteelers’ offense awakens in fourth quarter, rallies for a 24-17 victory over the Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Both the Steelers and the Rams knew their tight game wasn’t solely decided by one…
Continue ReadingPadres grant Giants permission to interview Bob Melvin for managerial job, AP source says
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have received permission from the Padres to interview San Diego…
Continue ReadingTom Seaver the horse is a winner in racing debut at Santa Anita
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Seaver made his racing debut a winning one at Santa Anita on Sunday. The 2-year-old gray colt named for the late Hall of…
Continue ReadingUSC tumbles in the rankings as Lincoln Riley’s rebuilding projects stalls with back-to-back losses
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two-thirds of the way through Lincoln Riley’s second season at Southern California, the…
Continue ReadingMan faces attempted murder charge after California deputy is shot during hit-and-run investigation
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A 34-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after a sheriff’s deputy was wounded in an exchange of gunfire…
Continue ReadingDo manmade noise and light harm songbirds in New Mexico’s oil fields? These researchers want to know
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A California research team is conducting a five-year ecological study of six songbird species in northwestern New Mexico oil…
Continue ReadingSwift bests Scorsese at box office, but ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ opens strongly
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In a movie match-up almost as unlikely as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” Martin Scorsese took on…
Continue Reading49ers-Vikings game puts Iowa pals George Kittle and T.J. Hockenson on prime-time stage
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The starting offense for the San Francisco 49ers offense was cycling through the…
Continue ReadingAnze Kopitar proud of reaching Kings’ games played record in season of many possible milestones
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar is likely to reach many milestones this season. The one he accomplished Saturday…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to China to talk climate change
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE AND CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will try to reinforce his…
Continue ReadingMellott runs for 2 TDs to help FCS No. 2 Montana St. beat No. 4 Sacramento St. 42-30
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Tommy Mellott ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns, Julius Davis and Jared White each added a rushing…
Continue ReadingCarson Steele runs for 3 TDs on his birthday, No. 25 UCLA routs Stanford 42-7
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Carson Steele ran for three touchdowns to stake No. 25 UCLA to an early 21-point lead on his…
Continue ReadingMarchand scores twice, Pastrnak has goal, 2 assists as Bruins beat Kings 4-2 to stay unbeaten
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Marchand scored twice, David Pastrnak added three points and became the first Boston player…
Continue ReadingNevada breaks 16-game losing streak, beats San Diego State 6-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Brandon Talton kicked two field goals Saturday night and Nevada beat San Diego 6-0 to snap a 16-game losing streak and record the…
Continue ReadingHuard passes for 333 yards, 2 TDs, Cal Poly beats Northern Colorado 24-17
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Sam Huard passed for 333 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 4-yard scoring strike to Bryson Allen in the…
Continue ReadingLAFC’s Bouanga scores 20th goal in 1-1 draw with Whitecaps
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Dénis Bouanga scored his league-leading 20th goal of the season for Los Angeles FC, but Ali Ahmed answered in…
Continue ReadingEspinoza helps Earthquakes grab playoff berth in 1-1 draw with Austin
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Cristian Espinoza scored a first-half goal to help San Jose earn a 1-1 draw with Austin FC on Saturday night and that was…
Continue ReadingNo. 14 Utah hits a field goal at the gun for a 34-32 victory over No. 18 Southern California
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryson Barnes dropped back, stepped up through the Southern California rush and took off…
Continue ReadingDallas steamrolls Galaxy 4-1 to earn spot in postseason
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Bernard Kamungo scored twice in the first half, Ema Twumasi scored the first goal of his career and FC Dallas earned a spot…
Continue ReadingNovak scores twice to lead the Predators over the reeling Sharks, 5-1
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Novak scored twice, Juuse Saros made 31 saves and the Nashville Predators defeated…
Continue ReadingLuke Bailey throws TD pass to Trey Radocha with no time remaining to lift Drake past San Diego 25-20
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Luke Bailey threw two touchdown passes, including a 38-yarder to Trey Radocha with no time remaining, and Drake beat San Diego…
Continue ReadingKeller, Zucker score, Arizona Coyotes beat Anaheim Ducks 2-1 for best start in 8 seasons
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Clayton Keller and Jason Zucker scored goals, Karel Vejmelka made 32 saves, and the Arizona…
Continue ReadingGant’s 4 TD runs propel Tennessee State to 54-0 win over D-II’s Lincoln (CA)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Freshman Jordan Gant had four touchdown runs and Tennessee State drubbed Division II-member Lincoln (CA) 54-0 on Saturday…
Continue ReadingSteelers activate WR Dionate Johnson, place TE Pat Freiermuth on IR with hamstring injury
Diontae Johnson is back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team activated the former Pro Bowl wide receiver off injured reserve on Saturday, clearing…
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