Kiki Rice, Colin Sahlman win national prep athletes of year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Basketball player Kiki Rice and cross country runner Colin Sahlman have been named national high school athletes of the year.…
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Clayton Kershaw soaks in All-Star start at Dodger Stadium
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw’s news conference after his first All-Star Game start was nearly over…
Continue Reading Hornets forward Bridges facing 3 domestic violence charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges after being accused of assaulting his…
Continue Reading Haji Wright transfers to Antalyaspor, gets 3-year deal
By The Associated Press American forward Haji Wright is staying with Turkey’s Antalyaspor, agreeing Tuesday to a three-year contract. The…
Continue Reading Californian sentenced for $27M phony COVID aid attempt
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California man who tried to obtain $27 million in unemployment benefits by falsely claiming his business was affected…
Continue Reading Rachel Robinson honored on 100th birthday at All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball’s All-Stars gathered on the field before Tuesday night’s game at Dodger Stadium to honor Rachel Robinson on…
Continue Reading Oakland to pay $360K to settle lawsuit by council member
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland City Council is set to vote Tuesday on whether to approve a $360,000 settlement with a former council member who…
Continue Reading Manfred defends treatment of minor leaguers, presses Oakland
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the sport’s treatment of minor leaguers,…
Continue Reading Orioles draft 7-foot pitcher, would be tallest ever in MLB
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles aimed high with their 13th-round draft pick. A full seven feet — and that’s before their new pitching…
Continue Reading Frequent lockdowns may have contributed to Uvalde tragedy
By JAKE BLEIBERG and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Teachers and students at Robb Elementary School knew the safety…
Continue Reading Players concerned about MLB’s deals with gambling companies
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The head of the baseball players’ association is worried about the sport’s…
Continue Reading If All-Star Game decided by HR derby, final score stays same
LOS ANGELES (AP) — So let’s say the All-Star Game is tied 3-all after nine innings. Then it goes to that new Home Run Derby tiebreaker, where…
Continue Reading San Francisco airport worker stabbed, suspect detained
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A worker at the San Francisco International Airport was stabbed Tuesday, and a suspect was in custody, police said. It was the…
Continue Reading Hoover Dam transformer explodes; no one hurt
By KEN RITTER and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — A transformer exploded Tuesday at Hoover Dam, one of the…
Continue Reading MLB moving ahead with uniform ads for 2023
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball is moving ahead with plans for advertising on uniforms next season. The…
Continue Reading Tony Clark appears likely to stay on as baseball union head
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Clark appears likely to stay on as head of the baseball players’ association.…
Continue Reading Slovak defenseman Andrej Sekera, 36, announces retirement
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Andrej Sekera announced his retirement on Tuesday after almost two decades in the NHL. The Slovak defenseman played the past…
Continue Reading Manfred rejects that minor leaguers not paid living wage
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the sport’s treatment of minor leaguers,…
Continue Reading California board OKs parole of ex-Mexican Mafia killer
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California parole officials have approved the release of a notorious former Mexican…
Continue Reading Souza, known for catch to preserve no-hitter, is retiring
SEATTLE (AP) — Outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has announced his retirement after playing parts of eight major league seasons. Known best for his…
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