Ohtani ties score with 35th homer, Angels beat Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Even with constant questions about his future, Shohei Ohtani continues to produce at an…
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Wong drives in career-best three runs, Pivetta strikes out 13 as Red Sox beat Athletics 7-0
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When moved to the bullpen in May, Nick Pivetta stuck with the same mindset he had as a…
Continue Reading Rain forces suspension of Giants-Reds with game tied at 2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rain forced suspension of Monday’s series-opener between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds with the score tied at 2…
Continue Reading Grand Slam (Taylor’s Version) helps Dodgers snap Baltimore’s 8-game winning streak with 6-4 victory
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Taylor fouled off four straight pitches. Then Bryan Baker threw him one fastball too…
Continue Reading Yankees’ Donaldson has a Grade 3 strain to his right calf
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson could be done for the rest of the season after an MRI revealed a Grade 3…
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San Francisco 49ers owners assume control of English soccer club Leeds United
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The owners of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United. Leeds…
Continue Reading Aces look to maintain historic pace in 2nd half, repeat as WNBA champions
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The Las Vegas Aces are on a historic pace heading into the second half of the season and have shown no signs of…
Continue Reading Actors and writers on strike are united and determined in the face of a long summer standoff
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Solidarity and stamina were picket-line themes Monday as striking screenwriters and…
Continue Reading 9th Circuit denies bid by environmentalists and tribes to block Nevada lithium mine
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The latest bid by conservationists and tribal leaders to block construction of a huge lithium…
Continue Reading In California’s wide-open Senate race, Rep. Adam Schiff builds big fundraising edge
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The crowded 2024 contest to fill the seat of retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne…
Continue Reading Slumping Reds add another top prospect, infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand
CINCINNATI (AP) — Hoping to spark a struggling offense, the slumping Cincinnati Reds promoted another top prospect on Monday and inserted Christian…
Continue Reading Western Michigan man is sentenced to a year in jail for New Year’s shooting that killed 2
PAW PAW, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan man was sentenced Monday to a year in jail and three years of probation after pleading guilty in a January…
Continue Reading South Dakota governor prods Washington to address national drug shortages
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press As the U.S. struggles with prescription drug shortages, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has advanced a modest plan…
Continue Reading Lindsay Lohan gives birth to her first child, a boy
By The Associated Press Lindsay Lohan has given birth to her first child. The “Parent Trap” star and her husband, financier Bader Shammas, are…
Continue Reading Children lost in flooding as US endures extreme weather, from smoke up north to heat in the West
By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania authorities drew on 100 people, drones and cadaver dogs Monday in…
Continue Reading Firefighters gain ground on Southern California wildfire while Yosemite blaze degrades air quality
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters gained ground Monday against a large wildfire and three smaller blazes in the torrid interior of Southern…
Continue Reading Meta faces $100K daily fine from Norway regulator over privacy concerns in user advertising
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Meta will face a hefty fine over advertising practices that violate user privacy,…
Continue Reading How the ‘Barbie’ soundtrack came together, according to mastermind Mark Ronson
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Ronson is showing off his Barbies. Scattered throughout his studio, the executive producer…
Continue Reading Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolution
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — To get a sense of just how much animosity is flying around Hollywood these days, watch how Ron Perlman…
Continue Reading Elton John lends celebrity testimony to Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Kevin Spacey ‘s lawyers enlisted the help of an A-list star Monday in his sexual assault…
Continue Reading Astros go deep 5 time to rally for 9-8 win over Angels despite Ohtani’s MLB-best 34th homer
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Houston outfielder Kyle Tucker ended up having the final word in what was a wild weekend…
Continue Reading Mexico beats Panama 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup final as Giménez scores 88th-minute goal
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Eight months and two coaches after Mexico crashed out of an embarrassing World Cup, most…
Continue Reading Guillorme delivers in a pinch as the Mets edge the Dodgers 2-1 in 10 following Scherzer’s gem
By CHARLES O’BRIEN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sometimes the best plays are the ones you don’t make. After failing to get a bunt down,…
Continue Reading Schwarber hits 25th homer and winning sacrifice fly in 12th as Phillies beat Padres 7-6
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his 25th home run and ended the game with a 12th-inning sacrifice fly, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a…
Continue Reading Stephen Curry closes with eagle, wins American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament
STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Curry made an 18-foot putt for eagle on the final hole to win the American Century Championship on Sunday, his first…
Continue Reading Kirilloff rallies Twins to 5-4 win over A’s for a series sweep
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Alex Kirilloff homered in the fifth inning and hit a three-run double in the seventh,…
Continue Reading Golden Gate Fields racetrack in Northern California to close this fall
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer It’s the end of an era for Northern California horse racing. Golden Gate Fields will permanently close after…
Continue Reading Knuckleballer Matt Waldron brought up by Padres, who put Morejon on injured list
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Knuckleballer Matt Waldron was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday by the San Diego Padres, who placed left-hander Adrian…
Continue Reading California’s Death Valley sizzles as brutal heat wave continues
By JOHN LOCHER, ADAM BEAM and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Long the hottest place on Earth, Death Valley put a…
Continue Reading Conforto, Bailey hit 10th-inning doubles and Giants beat Pirates 8-4 to win 5th straight
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Conforto and Patrick Bailey hit two-run doubles in a five-run 10th inning, and the San…
Continue Reading Editorial cartoonists’ firings point to steady decline of opinion pages in newspapers
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Even during a year of sobering economic news for media companies, the layoffs of three Pulitzer…
Continue Reading ‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectations
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After a globe-trotting publicity blitz by star Tom Cruise, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning…
Continue Reading Diversify or die: San Francisco’s downtown is a wake-up call for other cities
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and JANIE HAR AP Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jack Mogannam, manager of Sam’s Cable Car Lounge in downtown San…
Continue Reading White, Gauld lead Whitecaps over Galaxy 4-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored in the second minute, Ryan Gauld added two first-half goals and the Vancouver Whitecaps…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani homers in 9th inning, Angels win 13-12 in 10th on Astros error
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels rallied from a six-run deficit in the seventh inning and a three-run…
Continue Reading Minnesota United plays LAFC to 1-1 draw
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Carlos Vela scored in the first half for Los Angeles FC and Emanuel Reynoso scored the equalizer three minutes later as…
Continue Reading Padres’ Fernando Tatis exits 2nd game of doubleheader versus Phillies with an ankle injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. left the second game of a Saturday doubleheader against the Philadelphia…
Continue Reading Betts’ big night leads the Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the sloppy Mets
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A couple of costly mistakes were all it took for Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers to…
Continue Reading Farmer leads Twins offense in 10-7 win over Athletics
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Farmer had three hits including a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, and the…
Continue Reading Michael Conforto hits tiebreaking RBI single in 8th as Giants beat Pirates for 4th straight win
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Conforto hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants…
Continue Reading LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is not only coming back for a 21st season, he’s coming back in his original uniform number. James will return…
Continue Reading Phillies’ Harper ends career-high homerless drought at 166 plate appearances
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper ended the longest homerless streak of his major league career at 166 plate appearances when he…
Continue Reading Hundreds of migrants in southern Mexico form group to head toward US
By EDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press SUCHIATE, Mexico (AP) — Nearly a thousand migrants that recently crossed from Guatemala into Mexico formed a…
Continue Reading Phoenix to host 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, with US Olympians vs select team format expected
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is headed to Phoenix, setting up as a home game for Brittney Griner and Diana…
Continue Reading José Miranda put on injured list by Twins, who recall Matt Wallner from Triple-A
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Third baseman José Miranda was put on the 10-day injured list by the Minnesota Twins on Saturday because of a right…
Continue Reading Stephen Curry makes hole-in-one, leads American Century celebrity golf tournament
STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Curry, from way downtown! The Golden State Warriors star made a hole-in-one Saturday in the American Century…
Continue Reading Harper ends home run drought as Phillies sweep doubleheader from Padres 6-4 and 9-4
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper ended the longest homerless streak of his major league career in the second game,…
Continue Reading FBI opens criminal investigations into violent Los Angeles County deputy encounters
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The FBI has opened criminal investigations into violent encounters involving Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies,…
Continue Reading US Southwest swelters under dangerous heat wave, with new records on track
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A dangerous heat wave threatened a wide swath of the Southwest with potentially deadly temperatures…
Continue Reading Kobe Brown shows star power for LA Clippers in Summer League with 35-point performance
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer Kobe Brown thought he deserved to go higher in the NBA draft, and he’s beginning to show why. Brown, the final pick…
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