LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says
AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is going to move toward a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul George and Klay Thompson may simply be on…
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4 killed after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash; driver suspected of DUI
UPLAND, Calif. (AP) — Four people were killed early Friday after a six-minute pursuit by law enforcement ended in a two-vehicle crash in Southern…
Continue ReadingDiamondbacks activate Zac Gallen from injured list for start vs. A’s
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks activated ace Zac Gallen from the injured list to start Saturday’s game against the Oakland Athletics.…
Continue ReadingLightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft
AP Hockey Writer It is retooling time around the NHL before the start of free agency, and a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference used the…
Continue ReadingA San Francisco store is shipping LGBTQ+ books to places where they are banned
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In an increasingly divisive political sphere, Becka Robbins focuses on what she knows best — books.…
Continue ReadingConnelly seeks to put past mistake behind after being selected 19th in NHL draft by Golden Knights
AP Hockey Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — It meant little to Trevor Connelly what spot he was selected in the NHL draft — first round or beyond — due…
Continue Reading8 homeless moms in San Francisco struggled for help. Now, they’re learning to advocate for others
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — They know chronic back pain from couch surfing while pregnant. They tuck their children in at bedtime in the…
Continue ReadingBrett Wisely hits 2-run homer in 9th to send Giants past Dodgers, 5-3
AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brett Wisely hit a two-run homer with none out in the ninth inning after Jason Heyward tied it in the top…
Continue ReadingAthletics rally late, snap 11-game road losing streak by beating Diamondbacks 9-4
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Gelof tripled to key a three-run eighth and the Oakland Athletics snapped a five-game losing streak, beating…
Continue ReadingKC Current top Houston Dash 2-0 and extend unbeaten run to an NWSL-record 17th straight
Associated Press Temwa Chawinga scored two late goals and the host Kansas City Current beat the Houston Dash 2-0 on Friday night in front of a…
Continue ReadingKahleah Copper scores 11 of her 24 points in the third quarter, the Mercury beat the Sparks 92-78
PHOENIX (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored 11 of her 24 points in the third quarter, Diana Taurasi had 20 points, five 3-pointers and six assists, and…
Continue ReadingLogan O’Hoppe’s 3-run homer propels Angels past Tigers 5-2 for 5th straight win
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Logan O’Hoppe hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit…
Continue ReadingAs AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don’t get left behind
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help…
Continue ReadingOrlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed ‘Baby Bull,’ dies at 86
AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the…
Continue ReadingOrlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull,” has died at 86
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull,” has died at…
Continue ReadingDetroit pitcher Kenta Maeda says he’s OK despite taking line drive off glove and stomach vs. Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda should be on schedule to make his next start despite being hit by a liner during during…
Continue ReadingMerrill’s 3-run homer, Higashioka’s 2-run shot lead Padres to 9-2 win over Red Sox
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading…
Continue ReadingCanadian Olympic basketball GM: Warriors blocking Wiggins from playing in Paris
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett said Friday that Golden State is blocking Andrew Wiggins from…
Continue ReadingJudge partially ends court oversight of migrant children, chipping away at 27-year arrangement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Friday approved the Biden administration’s request to partially end a nearly three-decade-old agreement to…
Continue ReadingMartin Mull, hip comic and actor from ‘Fernwood Tonight’ and ‘Roseanne,’ dies at 80
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a…
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