Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album ‘GNX’
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new…
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In a ‘Final Four-type weekend,’ two top-6 clashes put women’s college basketball focus on West Coast
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rayah Marshall remembers upsetting ranked Arizona and Stanford as a freshman in an otherwise sub.-500 season…
Continue ReadingCatcher Matt Thaiss agrees to $1 million deal with Cubs, who acquired him from Angels this week
CHICAGO (AP) — Catcher Matt Thaiss has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs paying $1 million while in the major leagues and…
Continue ReadingActor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors ’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood…
Continue ReadingWeek 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot
AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Week 16…
Continue ReadingAmazon to invest an additional $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic
Amazon is investing an additional $4 billion in the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic as major technology companies rush to fund generative…
Continue ReadingDisabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination
AP Health Writer Disabled people who use rideshare apps Lyft and Uber say their experience is not a seamless task of pressing a few buttons and being…
Continue ReadingStorm inundates Northern California with rain, heavy snow. Thousands remain in the dark in Seattle
Associated Press HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a…
Continue ReadingHere’s Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
AP Sports Writer Jason Kelce will try his hand at late-night television early next year. Kelce announced during an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy…
Continue ReadingFranz Wagner hits a clutch 3, and the Magic exploit Davis’ mistakes for a 119-118 win over Lakers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Franz Wagner hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds to play, and the Orlando Magic roared back to snap the…
Continue ReadingDainja scores 18 off the bench, Memphis takes down San Francisco 68-64
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dain Dainja’s 18 points off of the bench helped lead Memphis to a 68-64 victory over San Francisco on Thursday. Dainja…
Continue ReadingFreshman Jeremiah Wilkinson, Andrej Stojakovic lead California over Air Force 78-69
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson had 23 points off the bench, Andrej Stojakovic scored 21 and California defeated Air Force…
Continue ReadingJake Neighbours’ shootout goal gives Blues 3-2 win over Sharks
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jake Neighbours scored the lone shootout goal, Jordan Binnington denied all three San Jose Sharks and the St.…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left…
Continue ReadingUSC-UCLA rivalry game will give Victory Bell winner power to salvage disappointing season
Southern California (5-5, 3-5 Big Ten) at UCLA (4-6, 3-5), Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST (NBC) BetMGM College Football Odds: USC by 4 1/2. Series record:…
Continue ReadingBrock Purdy’s status for the 49ers in doubt this week because of sore shoulder
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been limited in practice this week because of a…
Continue ReadingMichael Thorbjornsen and Maverick McNealy share the lead in PGA Tour finale
AP Golf Writer ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Michael Thorbjornsen is over his knee surgery and shed the brace in time to post an 8-under 64 on the…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani wins his third MVP and first in the NL following a historic offensive season with the Los Angeles Dodgers
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani wins his third MVP and first in the NL following a historic offensive season with the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingDirecTV extends its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Sports San Diego announced Thursday that DirecTV has extended its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl. Neither side…
Continue ReadingLynne Roberts wasn’t looking to leave as Utah women’s basketball coach. Then she got a call from LA
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lynne Roberts wasn’t looking to leave the Utah women’s basketball team. Then she got a call from Los…
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