Jeff Beck was one of rock’s greatest guitarists. Now his instruments are up for auction
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Musicians, collectors and fans have a chance to own a guitar god’s tools of the trade — instruments owned by the…
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Meet the woman behind some of your favorite casts, from ‘The Exorcist’ to ‘Sleepless in Seattle’
AP Film Writer Juliet Taylor does not give herself credit for Meryl Streep. In her over 40 years as top casting director behind so many classics,…
Continue ReadingTV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel for the second time to host their big show, the Academy…
Continue ReadingTyson-Paul fight gives Netflix opportunity to show it can handle big events with NFL, WWE on horizon
AP Sports Writer Jake Paul and Mike Tyson aren’t the only ones who have high stakes when they meet in the boxing ring on Friday night. For…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man sentenced to life for hate crime in the killing of a gay college student
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of…
Continue ReadingCal Poly earns 75-71 win against Seattle U
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Mac Riniker and Isaac Jessup scored 14 points each to help Cal Poly defeat Seattle U 75-71 on Thursday. Riniker also…
Continue ReadingSmith scores 21 as UC Riverside beats La Sierra 79-51
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Kaleb Smith’s 21 points helped UC Riverside defeat La Sierra 79-51 on Thursday. Smith added five rebounds for the…
Continue ReadingNorthern Arizona secures 60-57 victory over Pacific
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Trenton McLaughlin had 22 points in Northern Arizona’s 60-57 win over Pacific on Thursday. McLaughlin had six…
Continue ReadingSale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Left-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox were selected Major League Baseball’s…
Continue ReadingZibanejad, Vesey and Trocheck score in 2nd period as Rangers beat Sharks 3-2
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad, Jimmy Vesey and Vincent Trocheck each scored in the second period and the New York Rangers beat…
Continue ReadingRams trying to work through first-quarter struggles, hope healthier O-line can help
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — If the Los Angeles Rams looked like an offense starting from scratch in their loss to Miami on Monday, it’s…
Continue ReadingUS track wants to shorten Olympic trials and put them at LA Coliseum
AP National Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The leader of USA Track and Field cut through confusion surrounding the 2028 Olympic trials,…
Continue ReadingShel Talmy, produced hits by The Who, The Kinks and other 1960s British bands, dead at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Shel Talmy, a Chicago-born music producer and arranger who worked on such British punk classics as The Who’s “My…
Continue ReadingTech consultant spars with the prosecutor over details of the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A tech consultant charged with murder in Cash App founder Bob Lee’s stabbing death sparred with the lead…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles is on the clock for 2028 Olympics with focus turning to delivery and planning next year
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission wrapped up a three-day visit Thursday to check…
Continue ReadingRandy Winn hired by San Francisco Giants as vice president of player development
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Randy Winn is the new vice president of player development for the San Francisco Giants. Winn played for the Giants from…
Continue ReadingIn an AP interview, the next Los Angeles DA says he’ll go after low-level nonviolent crimes
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The incoming district attorney for Los Angeles County, Nathan Hochman, said in an interview with The Associated…
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49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks
Seattle (4-5) at San Francisco (5-4) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Seahawks 2-6-1; 49ers 4-5.…
Continue ReadingChargers out to continue dominant defensive run against Burrow, Bengals
Cincinnati (4-6) at Los Angeles Chargers (6-3) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 1 1/2. Against the spread: Bengals…
Continue ReadingMan who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A computer expert who stole bitcoin worth billions of dollars at current prices — and then spent years…
Continue ReadingInfielder Kevin Newman and Los Angeles Angels reach $2.75 million, one-year deal
Infielder Kevin Newman and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Thursday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract. Newman gets a $2.5 million salary next…
Continue ReadingMatthew Stafford, Rams look to get back to .500 in visit to rebuilding Patriots
Los Angeles Rams (4-5) at New England (3-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 5. Against the spread: Rams 3-6; Patriots 4-5-1. Series…
Continue ReadingUCLA extends athletic director Martin Jarmond’s contract to 2029
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond has had his contract renewed through 2029. The university announced the extension on…
Continue ReadingNebraska, USC both making big changes on offense in effort to turn around disappointing seasons
Nebraska (5-4, 2-4 Big Ten) at Southern California (4-5, 2-5), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: USC by 8 1/2. Series record:…
Continue ReadingUCLA heads to Washington as the Big Ten season winds down for both teams
UCLA (4-5, 3-4 Big Ten) at Washington (5-5, 3-4), Friday, 9 p.m. EST (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: Washington by 4. Series record: UCLA leads…
Continue ReadingDiamond Sports Group can emerge out of bankruptcy after having reorganization plan approved
AP Sports Writer Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization…
Continue ReadingJayden Maiava follows in his Polynesian heroes’ footsteps when he becomes USC’s starting quarterback
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayden Maiava fondly remembers Marcus Mariota winning the Heisman Trophy at Oregon. A few years later, he…
Continue ReadingHeisman hopeful Ashton Jeanty leads No. 13 Boise State into game vs. San Jose State
No. 13 Boise State (8-1, 5-0 Mountain West, No. 13 CFP) at San Jose State (6-3, 3-2), Saturday, 7 p.m. EST (CBS Sports Network) BetMGM College…
Continue ReadingNo. 22 Louisville travels to Stanford for the first meeting between new ACC foes
No. 22 Louisville (6-3, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 19 CFP) at Stanford (2-7, 1-5), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ACC Network) BetMGM College…
Continue ReadingCalifornia looks to clinch bowl eligibility with a home win against Syracuse
Syracuse (6-3, 3-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) at California (5-4, 1-4), Saturday, 3 p.m. EST (The CW) BetMGM College Football Odds: Cal by 7 1/2.…
Continue ReadingRoger Penske adds Long Beach street race to portfolio as he holds off F1 and NASCAR interest
AP Auto Racing Writer Roger Penske on Thursday added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the…
Continue ReadingInsurers say bear that damaged luxury cars was actually a person in a costume
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has seen its share of bears breaking into cars. But bears caught on camera entering luxury cars tipped off insurers…
Continue ReadingEU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in ‘abusive’ Marketplace practices
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators issued their first antitrust fine to Facebook parent Meta on Thursday with a penalty of…
Continue ReadingEU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over ‘abusive’ Marketplace practices
LONDON (AP) — EU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over ‘abusive’ Marketplace…
Continue ReadingDisney Q4 bolstered by strong results from streaming, ‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
AP Business Writer Disney’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit beat Wall Street’s expectations, bolstered by strong results from its…
Continue ReadingDisney Q4 results top estimates bolstered by strong results from company’s entertainment business and streaming service
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney Q4 results top estimates bolstered by strong results from company’s entertainment business and streaming…
Continue ReadingDesmond Claude scores 26 points, helps Southern Cal hold off UT Arlington 98-95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Desmond Claude scored 26 points and made consecutive shots down the stretch to help Southern California beat UT Arlington 98-95…
Continue ReadingTurner scores 24 as UC Santa Barbara takes down Fresno State 91-86
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Deuce Turner’s 24 points off of the bench helped UC Santa Barbara to a 91-86 victory over Fresno State on…
Continue ReadingRantanen has 9th career hat trick, Avalanche beat Kings 4-2
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche…
Continue ReadingLeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingMoni, North Dakota State defeat Santa Clara 88-80 in OT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jacksen Moni scored nine of his 19 points in overtime and North Dakota State knocked off Santa Clara 88-80 on Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco wins 84-54 over Long Beach State
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas scored 15 points as San Francisco beat Long Beach State 84-54 on Wednesday. Thomas shot 5 for 7 (1 for 3 from…
Continue ReadingNicolas Roy, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev score and Golden Knights hold on to beat Ducks 3-2
ASSOCIATED PRESS ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nicolas Roy, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev all scored, and the Vegas Golden Knights held on late to beat…
Continue ReadingFox, Kings beat short-handed Suns for 2nd time in 4 days, 127-101
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 29 points and 10 assists, Kevin Huerter scored a season-high 22 points and the…
Continue ReadingNunu Agara has career game, No. 24 Stanford women pull away from UC Davis 69-56
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Nunu Agara had career highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds for her first career double-double and No. 24 Stanford pulled away…
Continue ReadingJakimovski scores 17 and Colorado finishes strong in 83-53 win over Cal State Fullerton
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Andrej Jakimovski hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points in Colorado’s 83-53 victory over Cal State Fullerton on…
Continue ReadingGonsalves scores 17, Utah Tech downs Bethesda (CA) 90-59
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Noa Gonsalves scored 17 points as Utah Tech beat Bethesda (CA) 90-59 on Wednesday night. Gonsalves had three steals for the…
Continue ReadingMarcus Smart returns to Grizzlies after missing 6 games due to ankle injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcus Smart returned for the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night after missing the last six games due to right ankle sprain.…
Continue ReadingJalen Green scores 21 points in the Rockets’ 111-103 victory over the Clippers
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green had 21 points and Amen Thompson and Tari Eason added 18 each to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-103…
Continue ReadingEdwards scores 14 of his 18 in the second half, Vanderbilt secures 18 steals in 85-69 win over Cal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jason Edwards scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half, Devin McGlockton added 16 points and Vanderbilt secured 18…
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