Angels star Mike Trout is set to begin a rehab assignment
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout was set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake City on…
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Mariners first baseman Ty France surprised to find out he’s been put on waivers
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle first baseman Ty France was surprised to find out Monday he had been put on waivers by the Mariners. The…
Continue ReadingSilicon Valley-backed voter plan for a new California city won’t be on the November ballot after all
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area on land…
Continue ReadingSMU embracing challenge of ‘moving up in weight class’ and joining Atlantic Coast Conference
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rhett Lashlee isn’t naive about the enormous challenge facing Southern Methodist as his team transitions…
Continue ReadingWarner Bros. Discovery informs NBA it will match Amazon Prime Video’s offer to air games
AP Sports Writer Turner Sports intends to continue its longtime relationship with the NBA. Warner Bros. Discovery informed the league Monday that it…
Continue ReadingCalls for Maya Rudolph to reprise her Kamala Harris on ‘SNL’ are flooding social media
NEW YORK (AP) — Will Maya Rudolph’s “funt,” aka Vice President Kamala Harris, be back on “Saturday Night Live?” Speculation has been…
Continue ReadingKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Harris amid speculation if he’s in running to join the ticket
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday he spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris soon after she became the…
Continue ReadingLargest trial court in the US closes after ransomware attack, California officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The largest trial court in the country was closed Monday after a ransomware attack shut down its computer system late last week,…
Continue ReadingACC’s Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the future
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Commissioner Jim Phillips firmly believes in the future of the Atlantic Coast Conference amid the…
Continue ReadingWildfires plague the West amid a scorching heat wave and high winds
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — At least a half-dozen homes lay in ruins Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly swept into a…
Continue ReadingLeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
AP Basketball Writer LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004.…
Continue ReadingHallock looking for elusive Olympic medal with US men’s water polo team
AP Sports Writer WALNUT, Calif. (AP) — Ben Hallock won in high school in Southern California. He won in college at Stanford. He won as a…
Continue ReadingSchauffele moves into elite category with 2 majors in 2 months
AP Golf Writer TROON, Scotland (AP) — The only company Xander Schauffele kept at the start of the season was his name mentioned among the best…
Continue ReadingAfter Soto’s departure, San Diego’s record looks similar to last year
AP Baseball Writer Juan Soto has come and gone, and the San Diego Padres don’t seem to have changed much. The Padres were 12 games over .500 in…
Continue ReadingEPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce…
Continue ReadingVice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticket
President Joe Biden’s decision to step down as the Democratic Party’s nominee for president opens the door for other contenders to become…
Continue ReadingRed Sox closer Kenley Jansen to miss series in Colorado due to health issues
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen will not be with the team during its series in Colorado due to health…
Continue ReadingBeltré, Helton, Mauer and Leyland inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Associated Press COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were pegged as athletic phenoms from a young age and all three…
Continue ReadingOhtani’s 473-foot drive leads 6-homer onslaught for Dodgers in 9-6 win over Red Sox
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the…
Continue ReadingOhtani hits 473-foot homer that clears bleachers at Dodger Stadium
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani made his 30th home run in Dodger blue a memorable one. The superstar slugger drove a cutter from…
Continue ReadingDunlap becomes first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a pro in the same year
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Dunlap became the first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a professional in the same year, rallying…
Continue ReadingRon Washington gifted ball by Kevin Pillar from the final out of the Angels’ final Coliseum visit
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The ball from the final out safely in Kevin Pillar’s glove, teammate Jo Adell reminded the veteran…
Continue ReadingGiants manager Bob Melvin ejected before 1st pitch of game at Colorado
DENVER (AP) — San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin wasn’t around for the finish Sunday as his team defeated the Colorado Rockies at Coors…
Continue ReadingWildfires: homes burn as flames descend on a Southern California neighborhood
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Homes burned Sunday when flames descended on a Southern California neighborhood as wildfires popped up across the state…
Continue ReadingAngels rally against Oakland bullpen in final scheduled visit to Coliseum, beat A’s 8-5
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Pillar hit a two-run double in the eighth as Los Angeles rallied against Oakland’s bullpen,…
Continue ReadingYoshinobu Yamamoto hopeful of returning to Dodgers’ rotation despite not having a timeline
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is hopeful of returning this season, even though there isn’t a…
Continue ReadingDemocrats begin to rally around Harris after Biden exits 2024 campaign, though the dynamics remain in flux
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats begin to rally around Harris after Biden exits 2024 campaign, though the dynamics remain in…
Continue ReadingDodgers activate outfielder Jason Heyward from injured list and send James Outman back to minors
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward was reinstated from the injured list Sunday. Heyward was set to start in right…
Continue ReadingJorge Soler hits MLB season-best 478-foot HR, Birdsong strikes out 12 as Giants beat Rockies 3-2
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jorge Soler opened the game with the longest homer in the majors this season, rookie Hayden Birdsong struck out a…
Continue ReadingHollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the presidential race
Hollywood was quick to react to the news that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.…
Continue ReadingMichael King and two relievers toss 2-hitter as Padres edge the Guardians 2-1
Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael King did not allow a hit until the seventh inning, Kyle Higashioka had a two-run double and the San Diego…
Continue ReadingHarris could become the first female president after years of breaking racial and gender barriers
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden…
Continue ReadingJajaira Gonzalez left boxing after missing out on the Rio Olympics. She fought her way back to Paris
AP Sports Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Jajaira Gonzalez was scrolling through social media at her job in a Virginia kickboxing gym about…
Continue ReadingPadres’ Michael King has no-hit bid broken up in 7th inning on single by Guardians’ Angel Martinez
Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians rookie Angel Martinez hit a bloop single to center leading off the seventh inning to break up…
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Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year
AP Golf Writer TROON, Scotland (AP) — Xander Schauffele went from the most nerve-wracking putt of his career to the coolest walk toward an 18th…
Continue Reading‘Twisters’ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms
AP Film Writer Moviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling “ Twisters ” to a blockbuster opening. The standalone sequel to the…
Continue ReadingRestaurant critic’s departure reveals potential hazards of the job
AP Business Writer Restaurant critics appear to have the best job in journalism, enjoying meals a few nights a week on someone else’s dime. But New…
Continue ReadingPec, Puig, Paintsil score in Galaxy’s 3-2 victory over Timbers
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Gabriel Pec scored a first-half goal, Riqui Puig and Joseph Paintsil found the net in the second half and the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingDenis Bouanga scores twice as LAFC snaps Sounders’ five-match win streak with 3-0 victory
SEATTLE (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick before adding a second-half goal and Los Angeles FC snapped the Seattle…
Continue ReadingBehind Biden’s asylum halt: Migrants must say if they fear deportation, not wait to be asked
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Posters inside a complex of giant, white tents tell migrants in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi they…
Continue ReadingClayton Kershaw set to make first start of the season for the Dodgers on Thursday against the Giants
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw is set to make his first start of the season for the Los Angeles on Thursday. Manager Dave…
Continue ReadingMinnesota United snaps nine-match winless streak with 2-0 victory over Earthquakes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota United used a first-half own goal and a second-half score by Bongokuhle Hlongwane to snap a nine-match winless…
Continue ReadingEvan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says
AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person…
Continue ReadingHernández and Smith rally Dodgers past Red Sox 7-6 in 11 innings
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los…
Continue ReadingArike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic team
AP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale was the dominant scorer on the floor. Caitlin Clark was the best passer. Angel Reese was her…
Continue ReadingEzequiel Tovar homers for a 3rd straight game, Rockies hang on to beat Giants 4-3
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar homered for a third straight game, breaking a tie with a two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the…
Continue ReadingMac Meissner holds onto the lead in the PGA Tour’s Barracuda Championship
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Mac Meissner held onto the lead Saturday in the Barracuda Championship, following a late par save with a tap-in birdie in…
Continue ReadingDylan Cease strikes out 10 as the Padres combine for a 1-hitter in a 7-0 victory over the Guardians
Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Dylan Cease allowed one hit and struck out 10 in seven innings, Jake Cronenworth homered and drove in three runs…
Continue ReadingLakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers determined that they have seen all they…
Continue ReadingJazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz waived point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday, creating the opportunity for him to potentially join the…
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