49ers rookie receiver Jacob Cowing capitalizes on chance to get on the field
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When it comes to the wide receiver room for the San Francisco 49ers this summer, more of the…
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Mike Greenberg takes over as host of ESPN’s ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Mike Greenberg will be the host of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” when the show begins its 40th season on Sept. 8.…
Continue ReadingTrial date set for man accused of trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh
Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A trial is scheduled to start in June 2025 for a California man charged with trying to assassinate Supreme…
Continue ReadingWNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes
AP Basketball Writer The WNBA didn’t waste anytime returning to the hardwood after the Olympics and the quick turnaround following the Paris…
Continue ReadingMaker of prepared meals will hire 300 new workers in $6 million Georgia expansion
MONTEZUMA, Ga. (AP) — A company that makes prepared meals announced Tuesday that it will expand its plant in south Georgia, hiring 300 more…
Continue ReadingThe internet’s love for ‘very demure’ content spotlights what a viral trend can mean for creators
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not just you. The word “demure” is being used to describe just about everything online these…
Continue ReadingMore California schools are banning smartphones, but kids keep bringing them
CalMatters At Bullard High School in Fresno, it’s easy to see the benefits of banning students’ cellphones. Bullying is down and socialization is…
Continue ReadingCalifornia county that voted to weigh secession appears better off staying put
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California county that voted to consider whether to secede from the state is in fact receiving its fair…
Continue ReadingDisney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is no longer asking a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the victim’s…
Continue ReadingGavin Stone strikes out 10 as the Dodgers beat the Mariners 3-0 in Justin Turner’s return to LA
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin Stone struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings, Gavin Lux and Max Muncy homered in the seventh, and…
Continue ReadingJJ Bleday homers, Joe Boyle pitches six innings as A’s beat Rays 3-0
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — JJ Bleday hit a two-run homer, Joe Boyle pitched six effective innings and the Oakland A’s beat the…
Continue ReadingMatt Chapman homers in the 6th as Giants beat White Sox 5-3
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Chapman hit his 20th home run, Kyle Harrison pitched six strong innings and the San Francisco Giants…
Continue ReadingMerrill hits a 3-run double as the Padres beat the Twins 5-3
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six effective innings and the San Diego Padres beat…
Continue ReadingDeJong hits 2-run shot, Lugo tosses 7 strong innings as Royals beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight win
AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer, Seth Lugo once again looked like the pitcher whose brilliant first half…
Continue ReadingJudge knocks down Hunter Biden’s bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday denied Hunter Biden’s latest bid to dismiss the tax charges against him, setting…
Continue ReadingLA fan favorite Justin Turner returns to Dodger Stadium for 1st time as member of Seattle Mariners
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Turner returned to Dodger Stadium on Monday night for the first time since leaving the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingAuthors sue Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic for copyright infringement
AP Technology Writer A group of authors is suing artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, alleging it committed “large-scale theft” in training…
Continue ReadingMiller Moss wins starting QB job at No. 23 USC, tasked with succeeding Caleb Williams
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Miller Moss has been named the starting quarterback at No. 23 Southern California, succeeding 2022 Heisman…
Continue ReadingChargers QB Justin Herbert returns to practice after missing 2 weeks because of a foot injury
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert practiced on Monday for the first time since July 31. Herbert was in a…
Continue ReadingTwo 18-year-olds charged with murder of former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two 18-year-old men have been charged with murder in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor…
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