Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani says he will not participate in this year’s All-Star Home Run Derby
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani says he will not participate in this year’s All-Star Home Run…
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Teoscar Hernández singles in go-ahead run in 9th, lifting Dodgers over D-backs, 6-5
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teoscar Hernández singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for his third RBI of the game, and the Los…
Continue ReadingButler, Rooker go deep and Athletics top Angels 7-5
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker hit home runs, Mitch Spence gave up one hit over 5 1/3 innings, and the…
Continue ReadingWalker-Kimbrough scores 10 of her 17 in the fourth and the Mystics rally past the Sparks 82-80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 10 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the Washington Mystics rallied past the Los…
Continue ReadingNathaniel Lowe starting to go deep for the Rangers, who are trying to get on track
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe pulled a high 71.3 mph changeup into the seats in right field to quickly put the Texas…
Continue ReadingBlazing hot surfaces are a danger for catastrophic burn injuries in the urban desert Southwest
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Ron Falk lost his right leg, had extensive skin grafting on the left one and is still recovering a year after…
Continue ReadingColombia draws Brazil 1-1 and will play Panama in quarterfinals while Seleção face Uruguay
AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo challenged his team to stay sharp and energized through every physical…
Continue ReadingEovaldi pitches 7 scoreless innings, Lowe hits pair of 2-run homers as Texas blanks Padres 7-0
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed one hit over seven innings, Nathaniel Lowe hit a pair of two-run…
Continue ReadingSoler, Wade and Ramos homer as the Giants beat the Braves 5-3
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jorge Soler and LaMonte Wade Jr. hit back-to-back homers to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves…
Continue ReadingForward Kyle Anderson, Warriors working to complete $27 million, three-year deal, AP source says
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent forward Kyle Anderson and the Golden State Warriors were working to complete a $27 million,…
Continue ReadingU.S. loss in Copa America averaged 3.78 million viewers, most-watched non-World Cup match on FS1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The United States’ 1-0 loss to Uruguay in its final Copa America group stage match Monday night averaged 3.78 million…
Continue ReadingCaitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led…
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Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
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Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini knows he has a big decision looming. The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week…
Continue ReadingSS Corey Seager out of Texas lineup again since getting hit on wrist, 3B Josh Jung’s rehab stalled
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday night…
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Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says
AP Health Writer Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled “microdosing” candies laced…
Continue ReadingRobert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of “Shampoo,” “The Last Detail” and…
Continue ReadingRobert Towne, Oscar-winning ‘Chinatown,’ ‘Shampoo’ and ‘The Last Detail’ screenwriter, dies at 89
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Towne, Oscar-winning ‘Chinatown,’ ‘Shampoo’ and ‘The Last Detail’ screenwriter, dies…
Continue ReadingNFL suspends veteran safety Tashaun Gipson 6 games for performance-enhancing drug use
Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson has been suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the 2024 season for violating the league’s…
Continue ReadingBlues extend Buchnevich with $48 million deal, acquire Faksa, Joseph in separate trades
The St. Louis Blues acquired Radek Faksa from Dallas and Mathieu Joseph from Ottawa on Tuesday in a pair of trades for future considerations and in a…
Continue ReadingAfter whirlwind stretch, Dan Bylsma settles into first few days as Kraken head coach
AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — At some point, Dan Bylsma will get a semblance of an offseason and a little downtime. Right now, it seems like…
Continue ReadingBronny James says he can handle ‘amplified’ pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in…
Continue ReadingWoman dies from being pushed into San Francisco-area commuter train
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A homeless man allegedly pushed a 74-year-old woman into an arriving San Francisco Bay Area commuter train, killing her,…
Continue ReadingDangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
Continue ReadingSan Diego County to pay nearly $15M to family of pregnant woman who died in jail 5 years ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego County will pay nearly $15 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of a 24-year-old pregnant woman who died in jail…
Continue ReadingTesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla’s global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers,…
Continue ReadingMinnesota has continued its playoff momentum and is one of the top teams in the WNBA
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota was a surprise last season, making the postseason after a slow start. The Lynx haven’t put…
Continue ReadingBiden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, warning — as…
Continue ReadingBrazil data regulator bans Meta from mining data to train AI models
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s national data protection authority determined on Tuesday that Meta, the parent company of…
Continue ReadingCalifornia advances unique safety regulations for AI companies despite tech firm opposition
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers voted to advance legislation Tuesday that would require artificial intelligence…
Continue ReadingDarrell Christian, former AP managing editor and sports editor, dies at 75
AP Sports Writer Darrell L. Christian, a former managing editor and sports editor of The Associated Press known for a demanding demeanor and…
Continue Reading2 men were arrested on public road within Oprah’s Hawaii ranch. They’re suspected of illegal hunting
KULA, Hawaii (AP) — Two men arrested last month on a public road within Oprah Winfrey ‘s property on the Hawaiian island of Maui are…
Continue ReadingOfficers kill 3 coyotes at San Francisco Botanical Garden after attack on 5-year-old girl
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wildlife officers shot and killed three coyotes at the San Francisco Botanical Garden over the weekend after a coyote attacked…
Continue ReadingCalifornia budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget…
Continue ReadingAtkinson confident Cavs can take the next step. Team optimistic Mitchell will sign an extension
AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — From the outside, Kenny Atkinson kept tabs on Cleveland and recognized something special happening with…
Continue ReadingFormer Raiders coach Jon Gruden loses bid for state high court reconsideration in NFL emails lawsuit
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jon Gruden lost a bid Monday for three Nevada Supreme Court justices to reconsider whether a lawsuit he filed…
Continue ReadingFederal judge halts Mississippi law requiring age verification for websites
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a Mississippi law that would require users of websites and other digital…
Continue ReadingSheriff suspends bid for US House seat once held by ex-Speaker McCarthy
AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A county sheriff suspended his campaign Monday for a California U.S. House seat once held by former Speaker…
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Inspectors are supposed to visit all farmworker housing to ensure its safety, but some used FaceTime
CalMatters When Antonio Bravo stepped into the Salinas hotel in May 2020, he first noticed a foul smell. Then he saw the bare metal cot with no…
Continue ReadingBET says ‘audio malfunction’ caused heavy censorship of Usher’s speech at the 2024 BET Awards
AP Music Writer Usher’s acceptance speech of the BET Awards’ lifetime achievement award was heartfelt, occasionally profane and lengthy…
Continue ReadingKlay Thompson is leaving the Warriors and will join the Mavericks, AP sources say
AP Sports Writers DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson has taken off his Golden State jersey for the last time. And the Warriors say they’re going to…
Continue ReadingTV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV host Carlos Watson told a jury Monday he never schemed to con backers of his Ozy Media, a once…
Continue ReadingFormer Marlins GM Kim Ng hired as senior adviser for Athletes Unlimited Softball League
AP Sports Writer Kim Ng made her mark as a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of Major League Baseball. In 2020, the Miami Marlins made her the…
Continue ReadingWhich states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Associated Press Organizers in Arizona and Nebraska turned in more than enough signatures Wednesday to put abortion-related ballot questions before…
Continue ReadingMagic Johnson admires how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese deal with the hype while uplifting the WNBA
AP Basketball Writer Magic Johnson admires how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are handling the glaring spotlight of expectations and living up to the…
Continue Reading76ers make a splash with $400 million in contracts for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey
AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George ditched LA and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philly with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.…
Continue ReadingEuropean Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc’s new…
Continue ReadingTop California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Top California Democrats want to advance legislation to crack down on retail theft, announcing they plan…
Continue ReadingStreet medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Alfred Handley leaned back in his wheelchair alongside a major Phoenix freeway as a street medicine team helped him…
Continue ReadingAdriana’s two goals keep Pride undefeated in NWSL play
Associated Press Adriana scored two goals in the first half and the undefeated Orlando Pride beat Angel City 3-0 in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The…
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