Canning and Angels relievers shut down Mets in 3-2 victory
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Griffin Canning pitched five stingy innings for his first win in six weeks and the Los Angeles Angels held…
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Kiké Hernandez’s 2-run double, Cavan Biggio’s RBI single lead Dodgers past Athletics 3-2
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kiké Hernandez had two doubles and two RBIs and Cavan Biggio added a run-scoring single as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the…
Continue ReadingDavid Peralta hits a homer and robs another as the Padres beat the Rockies 10-2 for a series win
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — David Peralta hit a three-run home run an inning after robbing Sam Hilliard of a shot and the San Diego Padres…
Continue ReadingCooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews battling California’s largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze aided in part by cooler…
Continue ReadingMatt Chapman homers, saves run with defensive play to lead Giants past Reds 8-2
Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Matt Chapman hit his 17th homer and saved a run by barehanding a slow roller to third base, lifting the San…
Continue ReadingWith a $97M second weekend, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets a new high mark for R-rated films
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not…
Continue Reading104.7 mph: Angels’ Joyce gets 1st save, strikes out Martinez on fastest pitch in majors this season
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — J.D. Martinez has faced many relief pitchers during his 14 years in the majors. The New York Mets…
Continue ReadingTerence Crawford becomes 4-division champion by defeating Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terence Crawford, the consensus best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, defeated Israil Madrimov by unanimous…
Continue ReadingA year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recovery
Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Josephine Fraser worried her young family’s next home would be a tent. Fraser and her partner, their…
Continue ReadingZach Neto’s 3-run homer rallies Angels to 5-4 victory over Mets despite J.D. Martinez’s grand slam
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Zach Neto drove in a career-high four runs, including three with a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning,…
Continue ReadingFlaherty sharp in his Dodgers debut and Ohtani reaches 30-30 club in a 10-0 win over the Athletics
AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jack Flaherty pitched six sharp innings in his Dodgers debut and Los Angeles snapped a three-game losing…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani steals 3 bases to reach the 30-30 club
AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An elbow injury has prevented Shohei Ohtani from pitching and being a two-way player in his first season…
Continue ReadingBogaerts his go-ahead single and Pérez shines in his Padres debut, a 3-2 win over the Rockies
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and Martín Pérez pitched six strong innings in…
Continue ReadingStephenson hits 2 home runs and Reds beat Giants 6-4 a day after being no-hit
Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Tyler Stephenson hit two of Cincinnati’s four home runs to lead the Reds to a 6-4 win over the San Francisco…
Continue ReadingAngels place Luis Rengifo on 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have placed infielder Luis Rengifo on the injured list for the second time this season due to right…
Continue ReadingSecond gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that…
Continue ReadingRob Havenstein week to week with ankle injury, becoming third Rams O-lineman hurt in camp
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein is week to week because of an ankle injury. Havenstein was hurt in practice on…
Continue ReadingUS swimmer Alex Walsh loses a bronze because of a DQ, less than an hour before her sister won a gold
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Less than an hour after American swimmer Alex Walsh was disqualified and lost a bronze medal, her younger…
Continue ReadingFirefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms…
Continue ReadingSteve ‘Mongo’ McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home
AP Pro Football Writer Steve McMichael couldn’t make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so the ceremony came to him. Battling ALS and bedridden…
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