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AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The new-look Los Angeles Chargers defense passed an important early training camp test on Sunday. Jesse Minter’s unit had an impressive showing during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams. That included five turnovers — three interceptions, two fumbles — forced by the first team against

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — There was a bigger prize hanging over Terence Crawford’s WBA super welterweight title fight against Israil Madrimov. Crawford was trying to retain his crown as the consensus best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, remain undefeated, and become a four-division champion, all of which he accomplished with the unanimous decision

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife said Sunday their 3-year-old son, Maximus, was home from the hospital after being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. In a joint social media post, Freddie and Chelsea Freeman said Maximus returned home after an eight-day stay in a

Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Griffin Canning pitched five stingy innings for his first win in six weeks and the Los Angeles Angels held off the New York Mets 3-2 on Sunday. Matt Thaiss and Kevin Pillar each had a sacrifice fly for the Angels, who knocked the Mets out of playoff position in

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 Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Sunday and snapped a streak of six road series losses. Dodgers rookie starter River Ryan allowed two runs on five hits with four strikeouts and

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 beat Colorado 10-2 Sunday for their first series win against the lowly Rockies in three tries this season. Kyle Higashioka and All-Star Jurickson Profar also homered for

CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews battling California’s largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze aided in part by cooler weather, but a return of triple-digit temperatures could allow it to grow, fire officials said Sunday. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity gave firefighters “a great opportunity to make some good advances”

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 Francisco Giants to an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. LaMonte Wade Jr. and Tyler Fitzgerald also homered for the Giants, who took two of three from

AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation. In its second weekend, the Marvel Studios blockbuster starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman continued to steamroll through movie theaters, collecting $97 million according to studio estimates Sunday. That

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 designated hitter though could only laugh and smile after striking out against Los Angeles Angels rookie Ben Joyce. Joyce struck out Martinez with a 104.7 mph cutter, the fastest pitch

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terence Crawford, the consensus best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, defeated Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision on Saturday night to become a four-division champion. Crawford won the WBA super welterweight title in his first fight at 154 pounds, taking it 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 on the judges’ scorecards. Crawford

Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Josephine Fraser worried her young family’s next home would be a tent. Fraser and her partner, their two sons and their dog had moved nine times in as many months, from one hotel room to another, since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century razed her hometown of Lahaina,

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, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night despite J.D. Martinez’s second grand slam in eight games. Neto connected

AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jack Flaherty pitched six sharp innings in his Dodgers debut and Los Angeles snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Oakland Athletics 10-0 on Saturday night. “Any time you can help the team win, that’s the important part of it,” Flaherty said. “I’ll take the time tonight

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 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His legs are making him a dual-threat offensively at an impressive pace. The Japanese star stole three bases in Saturday night’s 10-0 win against the

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 his debut for the San Diego Padres, who beat Colorado 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a five-game losing streak to the last-place Rockies. The Padres have won 10

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 Giants on Saturday night, one day after they were no-hit by Blake Snell. Hunter Greene (8-4) stretched his scoreless streak to 21 with six innings of one-hit ball. He

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 wrist inflammation. The move was made before Saturday night’s game against the New York Mets. Rengifo missed 15 games last month due to wrist problems. The injury flared up

Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage. “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions,” Emhoff said in a statement, first reported by CNN.

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 Thursday, the Rams’ third projected starter on the offensive line to sustain an injury in training camp. Coach Sean McVay said the injury to Havenstein is not season ending