AP California News

AP Sports Writer Seven Mountain West schools have agreed to remain in the league amid overtures by the Pac-12 to lure away at least one more of its teams, the conference announced Thursday. The move comes after the Pac-12, which was reduced to just two teams after last summer’s realignment, announced two weeks ago that

AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After missing the playoffs for just the second time in more than a decade with a healthy Stephen Curry, a Golden State Warriors team never shy about making splashy additions might have been expected to pull off something big in the offseason. They were linked to some potential

MIAMI (AP) — A Florida man’s lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction after saying it was stolen from him moments after he secured it. Max Matus’ representatives say their client gained possession of the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s historic ball on Sept. 19 — the man’s

AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson is likely to miss the start of the regular season after undergoing an appendectomy. The 31-year-old Gibson had the emergency surgery Wednesday night. He will be out for three to six weeks, the Ducks announced Thursday. Gibson has spent most of the past

Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, a former Red Hot Chili Peppers member who also has played with Pearl Jam, pleaded not guilty through his attorney Thursday to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian. Authorities say Klinghoffer, 44, was driving an SUV and making a left turn in Alhambra, California, just east of Los

AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — JJ Bleday hit an RBI single and made a magnificent catch in center field, Shea Langeliers had a sacrifice fly, and the Oakland Athletics went out in their final scheduled game at the Coliseum with a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday for a series victory.

CHICAGO (AP) — Angels shortstop Zach Neto left Thursday’s 7-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox because of right shoulder irritation. Neto got hurt when he tried to take second on a pitch in the dirt in the fourth inning. He was aboard on a one-out infield single. The 23-year-old Neto stayed on the ground

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The penalty for soliciting and buying sex from minors under 16 will be raised to a felony under a new California law signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday. Current state laws limit the penalties for soliciting a minor to a misdemeanor charge. In addition to making it

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The baseball program at the University of California, Los Angeles, was locked out of its home stadium on veterans’ land near the campus Thursday under an order issued by a federal judge. The ruling late Wednesday from Judge David O. Carter prohibits UCLA from accessing Jackie Robinson Stadium and an adjacent

AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Kotsay treated this moment, this daunting day, like the World Series he has never had as a player or manager. Kotsay fought tears, just like so many others Thursday, as the Oakland Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they’ve called home since 1968, complete

AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox averted a record-breaking loss for the third straight day, beating the Los Angeles Angels 7-0 on Thursday behind Chris Flexen’s sharp pitching performance. Chicago improved to 39-120 with its three-game sweep of Los Angeles. It has been tied with the 1962 New York Mets for

Los Angeles Rams (1-2) at Chicago (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Bears by 1½. Against the spread: Rams 1-1-1, Bears 2-1. Series record: Bears lead 54-39-3. Last meeting: Rams beat Bears 34-14 in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2021. Last week: Rams beat 49ers 27-24; Bears lost 21-16 to Indianapolis. Rams

Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is undergoing further testing because of a lower-body injury he sustained in a preseason game at the Vegas Golden Knights. Doughty hurt his left leg Wednesday when he slammed into the boards while engaged with Golden Knights forward Tanner Pearson in the

Kansas City (3-0) at Los Angeles Chargers (2-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Chiefs 2-1; Chargers 2-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 69-57-1. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Chargers 13-12 in Inglewood, Calif. on Jan. 7. Last week: Chiefs beat Atlanta 22-17; Chargers lost to Pittsburgh 20-10.

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman did not travel with the team for Friday night’s game at Angel City because of a back spasm that forced her to leave a match last weekend. Spirit coach Jonatan Giraldez also said defender Casey Krueger (adductor) didn’t make the trip to Los Angeles. Both Rodman and Krueger were on

New England (1-2) at San Francisco (1-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 10. Against the spread: 49ers 1-2; Patriots 1-1-1. Series record: 49ers lead 9-5. Last meeting: 49ers beat Patriots 33-6 in Foxborough, Mass., on Oct. 25, 2020. Last week: Patriots lost to New York Jets 24-3; 49ers lost 27-24

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California defensive lineman Bear Alexander has decided to take a redshirt year after having a diminished role on the No. 13 Trojans’ defense over the first three games of this season. Coach Lincoln Riley confirmed media reports about Alexander’s decision on Thursday, although he didn’t mention Alexander

AP Sports Writer Sacramento State announced plans to construct a new football stadium as supporters of the university in California’s capital city hope to help the program make the jump to the highest level of college football. The school announced plans Thursday for the multisport facility that would be designed to host the school’s football,

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Parents in California who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their minor influencers under a pair of measures signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California led the nation nearly 80 years ago in setting ground rules to protect