Diamond Sports will continue to broadcast NHL, NBA games through upcoming season
HOUSTON (AP) — The largest broadcaster of regional sports networks across the country will continue to televise games for more than a dozen NBA…
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Fire hits historic Southern California baseball field seen in Hollywood movies
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — Fire has destroyed the wooden grandstands at a historic Southern California baseball field that appeared in “A League of…
Continue ReadingThe Sharks acquire prized goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from the Predators
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks acquired prized goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from Nashville in a deal Friday…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas police union head says officers will disregard NFL’s new access policy
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The head of the Las Vegas police union said Friday that officers will not abide by the NFL’s new access…
Continue ReadingThe Padres reinstate Yu Darvish from the restricted list and return him to the 15-day injured list
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish returned to the San Diego Padres on Friday to a warm welcome from his teammates and got right to work, although he’s…
Continue ReadingDan Wilson steps into the role of manager as the struggling Mariners try to save their season
AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Dan Wilson arrived in Seattle in the mid-1990s and became a beloved figured as a player for the Mariners, spending…
Continue ReadingRams starting LT Alaric Jackson suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s personal conduct policy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the season for violating…
Continue ReadingWhite House insists it is making progress on Gaza cease-fire as talks continue over the weekend
Associated Press BUELLTON, Calif. (AP) — The White House said Friday that cease-fire talks in Cairo have been constructive and will continue over…
Continue ReadingAfter millions lose access to internet subsidy, FCC moves to fill connectivity gaps
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to blunt the loss of an expired broadband subsidy program that helped more…
Continue ReadingAt least 9 playoff teams from the 2023 NFL season enter this year with new play-callers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan’s decision to bring in an outsider to run the San Francisco 49ers defense…
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California woman fed up with stolen mail sends Apple AirTag to herself to catch thief
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California woman fed up with her packages getting stolen out of her post office box sent an Apple AirTag to…
Continue ReadingJustice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage Inc.,…
Continue ReadingJustice Department accuses real estate software company RealPage of scheme to inflate rental prices in antitrust lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department accuses real estate software company RealPage of scheme to inflate rental prices in antitrust…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris’ racial and cultural firsts were onstage throughout the Democratic convention
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, on the night she became the first woman of Black and South Asian heritage to be a…
Continue ReadingLuis Severino outduels Dylan Cease as Mets beat Padres 8-3 in opener of key 4-game series
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Luis Severino outdueled Dylan Cease and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Thursday night in the…
Continue ReadingSee George Clooney’s memorable moments at Venice Film Festival as actor prepares to return
AP Film Writer No Hollywood star seems as intrinsically tied to Venice as George Clooney. Twenty-six years ago he attended his first Venice Film…
Continue ReadingHow do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the DNC
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harris’…
Continue ReadingPadres option knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A, recall Logan Gillaspie
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres optioned knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday and recalled right-hander Logan…
Continue ReadingClement homers for 3rd straight game as Blue Jays score 5 runs in 2nd inning and beat Angels 5-3
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement homered for the third time in his last three games and the Toronto Blue Jays used a five-run second…
Continue ReadingOfficials clear homeless encampment at California state beach
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials cleared a homeless encampment at a California state beach Thursday, a month after Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Continue ReadingGoogle agreed to pay millions for California news. Journalists call it a bad deal
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Google will soon give California millions of dollars to help pay for local journalism jobs in a…
Continue ReadingVoting technology firm, conservative outlet seek favorable ruling in 2020 election defamation case
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for an electronic voting company targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump with…
Continue ReadingOsvaldo Bido works 5 strong innings to lead the Athletics to a 3-1 win over the Rays
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Osvaldo Bido struck out six in five inning and won his third straight start, leading the Oakland Athletics…
Continue ReadingDodgers designate 15-year veteran Jason Heyward for assignment, activate Chris Taylor from IL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment and activated Chris Taylor from the injured…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr. questioned in NY court over signature collectors who concealed his name on petitions
Associated Press MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions in a New York court Thursday about how his presidential campaign…
Continue ReadingUS labor regulator says Amazon is a joint employer of subcontracted delivery drivers in California
AP Business Writer Prosecutors at a federal labor agency have determined that Amazon is a joint employer of subcontracted drivers who delivered…
Continue ReadingHouston’s Stroud thrilled to chat with L.A.’s Stafford after Texans and Rams joint practice
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s C.J. Stroud was excited to talk to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on Thursday. But the…
Continue ReadingThe Angels give a 2-year contract extension to general manager Perry Minasian
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — General manager Perry Minasian has agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2026 with the Los…
Continue ReadingCalifornia woman fed up with stolen mail sends Apple AirTag to herself to catch thief
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California woman fed up with her packages getting stolen out of her post office box sent an Apple AirTag to…
Continue ReadingCruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber’s ride-hailing service
AP Technology Writer Cruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear…
Continue ReadingNational Women’s Soccer League looks to capitalize on US team’s Olympic success
AP Soccer Writer The National Women’s Soccer League has traditionally experienced increased interest following a successful U.S. run in a major…
Continue ReadingCruise and Uber announce partnership to deploy robotaxis in some U.S. markets next year
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cruise and Uber announce partnership to deploy robotaxis in some U.S. markets next…
Continue ReadingMethamphetamine disguised as shipment of watermelons seized at US-Mexico border in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A truckload of methamphetamine disguised as a shipment of watermelons was seized at a U.S.-Mexico border crossing in San Diego,…
Continue ReadingBrock Purdy and several other starters are expected to play in exhibition finale for the 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy and several other of the starting offensive players for the San Francisco 49ers will…
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US home sales ended a 4-month slide in July amid easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ended a four-month slide in July. That came as easing mortgage rates…
Continue ReadingPowdr to sell Vermont’s Killington, the largest mountain resort in New England
Associated Press Powdr Corp., which owns multiple ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada, is selling Vermont’s Killington Resort and Pico Mountain,…
Continue ReadingRoadside Tesla Semi fire where temperatures reached 1,000 degrees draws in NTSB investigative team
DETROIT (AP) — A crash and large fire along a California freeway involving an electric Tesla Semi has drawn the attention of federal safety…
Continue ReadingParamount extending ‘go shop’ period by 15 days so it can review Bronfman offer
AP Business Writer Shares of Entertainment giant Paramount Global are up Thursday after announcing it would extend by 15 days a period where…
Continue ReadingNWSL reaches new collective bargaining agreement that adds more money for players, ends draft
AP Soccer Writer The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a broad new collective bargaining agreement that…
Continue ReadingDisney names Gorman to chair its succession planning committee
AP Business News Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James Gorman will lead Disney’s search for a successor to Bob Iger, two years after the…
Continue ReadingFS1 announces 2 new morning shows following departure of Skip Bayless on ‘Undisputed’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A pair of shows will take over the weekday morning timeslot on FS1 formerly occupied by Skip Bayless of “Undisputed.”…
Continue ReadingStarting QBs at LSU and USC have a featured role after staying patient in the transfer portal era
AP Sports Writer At a time when switching schools is easier than ever, Southern California’s Miller Moss and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier are showing…
Continue ReadingDodgers beat Mariners 8-4 to complete 3-game sweep and Shohei Ohtani steals 39th base of the season
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy’s three-run double highlighted a five-run fifth inning, Shohei Ohtani stole his 39th base of the…
Continue ReadingJose Siri hits go-ahead homer for second straight game, pushes Rays to 4-2 win over Athletics
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jose Siri hit a late go-ahead homer for the second straight game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland…
Continue ReadingMichael Lorenzen’s strong start leads Royals over Angels 3-0
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Lorenzen pitched seven shutout innings, MJ Melendez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the…
Continue ReadingProfessor Pete? Former Trojans, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returning to USC to teach a class
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pete Carroll is heading back to the University of Southern California — as a teacher. Carroll told KJR-FM on…
Continue ReadingMatt Wallner’s 3-run homer highlights 7-run 4th inning as the Twins top Padres 11-4
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Wallner’s three-run homer highlighted a seven-run fourth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego…
Continue ReadingCalifornia announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech…
Continue ReadingPitching woes continue for the Dodgers, who own narrow NL West lead despite injuries
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers finally have their hitters healthy. Now, the NL West leaders need their pitching staff…
Continue ReadingRaiders hope defensive lapses in first 2 preseason games aren’t a sign of what’s to come
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders put a top-10 scoring defense on the field last season, added star tackle Christian Wilkins to…
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