With punctured hole repaired, U.S. boat returns to sea in around-the-world Ocean Race
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer The American sailboat in the Ocean Race had the hole in its hull repaired and set off for Italy in an attempt to…
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Tom Watson is the latest to want answers on the PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi backers of LIV
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight-time major champion Tom Watson wants answers on the PGA Tour’s new business partnership…
Continue Reading Insider Q&A: Lithium batteries have a 4-hour limit. Mateo Jaramillo hopes to solve that
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press Wind and solar power are sometimes dinged for not producing electricity 24 hours a day, but one of the…
Continue Reading ‘It was hell’: Hostage freed after years in Africa recounts ordeal and frustrations with US response
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Islamic extremists drove up to the American missionary’s home in Niger under the cover…
Continue Reading Wyndham Clark’s US Open win on Father’s Day is also a tribute to his late mom
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Open wrapped up, as it always does, on Father’s Day. Golf’s newest champion would…
Continue Reading Mass shootings and violence leave dead and injured across the US this weekend
By MATTHEW BROWN and CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Mass shootings and violence killed and wounded people across the United States…
Continue Reading Verdict in Oregon wildfires case highlights risks utilities face amid climate change
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury verdict that found an Oregon power company liable for devastating…
Continue Reading Biden raising cash in the San Francisco area as he revs up his 2024 campaign
By JOSH BOAK and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press PALO ALTO, California (AP) — President Joe Biden ramps up his reelection effort this week with four…
Continue Reading Caddie John Ellis basks in joy of seeing Wyndham Clark win the U.S. Open
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Ellis understands the pressure of playing in the U.S. Open. Now the caddie for Wyndham Clark,…
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A brief look at the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday at Los Angeles Country Club: THE CHAMPION: Wyndham Clark shot an…
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Wyndham Clark plays big and becomes a major champion at the US Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the city of stars, Wyndham Clark had his own script in mind in the U.S. Open. In front of him…
Continue Reading Cameron Smith has strong finish at U.S. Open as he looks toward British Open title defense
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cameron Smith’s strong play during the final nine holes of the U.S. Open Sunday could give…
Continue ReadingRickie Fowler fades in final round after bounce-back US Open
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — From his electric opening-round 62 to his neon-orange Sunday ensemble, Rickie Fowler showed off…
Continue Reading Bonner scores 20, Thomas added 16 with 12 assists as Sun beat Sparks 83-74
LOS ANGELES (AP) — DeWanna Bonner had 20 points and nine rebounds, Alyssa Thomas added 16 points, 12 assists and five steals, and the Connecticut…
Continue Reading McIlroy gets big break at US Open but ice-cold putter costs him the title
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rory McIlroy got the sort of break most players need to win a U.S. Open. If only he…
Continue Reading Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open for his first major title, closing with an even-par 70 to beat Rory McIlroy by one shot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open for his first major title, closing with an even-par 70 to beat Rory McIlroy by one…
Continue Reading Red Sox, Nationals, A’s among MLB teams commemorating Juneteenth
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Juneteenth flag designer Ben Haith stood on the mound at Fenway Park before the Red Sox hosted the…
Continue Reading Kamau, ‘charismatic and iconic’ African lion at California’s Sacramento Zoo, dies at 16
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kamau, the African lion who was a star attraction at California’s Sacramento Zoo, has died at age 16, officials…
Continue Reading Wyndham Clark takes 1-shot lead over Rory McIlroy into back 9 on final day of US Open
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wyndham Clark had a one-shot lead over Rory McIlroy with nine holes left Sunday in the 123rd…
Continue Reading Machado and Musgrove power the Padres to series-clinching 5-4 win over MLB-leading Rays
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado drove in two runs, Joe Musgrove worked six solid innings and Fernando Tatis…
Continue Reading Police: Suspect in Arizona double homicide who was shot remains hospitalized in Las Vegas
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Police say a California man who fatally stabbed two people recently at a residence in Bullhead City on the…
Continue Reading Schwarber’s 20th homer propels Phillies to 3-2 victory over the A’s, series sweep
By HENRY SCHULMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber opened the game with his 20th home run and added an RBI single among his…
Continue Reading Giants finish off rare sweep of Dodgers in Los Angeles with 7-3 win
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Francisco Giants haven’t had many visits to Los Angeles comparable to this weekend,…
Continue Reading Wilt Chamberlain’s rookie home uniform sells at auction for $1.79 million
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Wilt Chamberlain’s home uniform from his rookie season with the Philadelphia Warriors has sold at auction for…
Continue Reading At least 6 killed, dozens injured in weekend shootings across US
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press At least six people including a Pennsylvania state trooper were killed and dozens injured in a string of weekend…
Continue Reading Tommy Fleetwood shoots 63 in final round of US Open
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood has shot 63 in the final round of the U.S. Open for the second time in five…
Continue Reading Ohtani, Trout homer to lead Angels past Royals 5-2
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout hit back-to-back home runs to help the Los Angeles Angels…
Continue Reading Stickers adorn Rickie Fowler’s ever-present water bottle at US Open
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leave it to Rickie Fowler to find that brilliant combination of hydration, product placement and doing what the kids like. One…
Continue Reading Family suing San Diego cemetery after remains of Juneteenth trailblazer missing from burial plot
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Relatives of a late Black businessman who helped popularize Juneteenth in San Diego are suing a cemetery after his remains were…
Continue Reading Giants put right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb on injured list with oblique strain
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Francisco Giants put pitcher Alex Cobb on the injured list Sunday with an oblique…
Continue Reading Netflix hypes ‘The Last Airbender,’ ‘One Piece’ at starry fan event
Netflix gave audiences first looks at some planned and upcoming projects including “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “One Piece” and the third…
Continue Reading ‘The Flash’ opens to $55 million, a step off the typical superhero pace
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer DC and Warner Bros.’ long-in-the-works superhero movie “The Flash” opened to $55 million in its first three days…
Continue Reading 3-time Sixth Man award winner Lou Williams announces retirement
ATLANTA (AP) — Lou Williams announced his retirement from the NBA on Sunday, ending a career after winning the league’s Sixth Man award three…
Continue Reading The woman who founded Father’s Day was a renegade, great-granddaughter says
By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — You could call her the mother of Father’s Day. The late Sonora Smart Dodd launched the…
Continue Reading Fowler, McIlroy, Scheffler headline the final round in a US Open full of possibilities
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — At the top of the U.S. Open leaderboard there are two players each going for their first major…
Continue Reading Earthquakes, Timbers play to scoreless draw
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Daniel de Sousa Brito finished with four saves for San Jose, David Bingham saved two shots for Portland and the Earthquakes…
Continue Reading In the dark: Wyndham Clark criticizes late start for US Open’s 3rd round
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Call him a traditionalist, but Wyndham Clark thinks professional golf is better in the…
Continue Reading Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body and firefighters
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s governing…
Continue Reading Unknown Nagano making a name for himself with great play at the US Open
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryutaro Nagano is definitely making the most of his first tournament in the United States. The…
Continue Reading California governor proposes rolling back access to police misconduct records
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has proposed an end to public…
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A brief look at the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday at Los Angeles Country Club: LEADING: Rickie Fowler made a…
Continue Reading Giants’ 15-0 rout of slumping LA matches worst home shutout loss in Dodgers’ history
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — J.D. Davis took batting practice five hours ahead of game time, landing balls in the center…
Continue Reading Xander Schauffele slips back with 73 on a difficult day at US Open
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Xander Schauffele has run into trouble on the weekend at plenty of majors in recent years. It…
Continue Reading US Open eagle puts Scottie Scheffler back in the hunt
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scottie Scheffler’s new putter — working quite well. His trusty ol’ 7-iron — not…
Continue Reading Fowler, Clark share the US Open lead with major champs chasing them
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rickie Fowler only had 3 1/2 feet left for par on what should have been his last shot Saturday…
Continue Reading Vela helps LAFC end skid in 2-1 victory over Sporting KC
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Carlos Vela scored in the final minute of regulation to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on…
Continue Reading Short par-3 15th hole presented plenty of challenges at U.S. Open
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Country Club features two of the longest par-3 holes in U.S. Open history. On…
Continue Reading Snell strikes out 12 in 6 innings as the Padres blank the Rays 2-0
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Blake Snell struck out 12 over six dominant innings against his former team to lead the San…
Continue Reading 8 wounded in shooting at Southern California home
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — A shooting at a Southern California home left eight people wounded, authorities said Saturday. KABC-TV reported authorities…
Continue Reading Burling steers the Kiwis to victory over rival Aussies in SailGP Season 4 opener in Chicago
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer Peter Burling of Team New Zealand mastered tricky light winds on Lake Michigan to win a slow-speed drag race…
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