AP California News

AP Basketball Writer When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. “They told me I’m old as hell,” James quipped. By NBA standards, they’re not

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 132-122 win over Sacramento on Saturday night in the Kings’ first game under interim coach Doug Christie. LeBron James didn’t play for the Lakers because of illness, but a balanced effort helped make up

AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trey McBride became the 10th tight end in NFL history to have 100 catches in a season and had one of the best games of his three-year career Saturday night for the Arizona Cardinals. However, an unlucky bounce prevented the Cardinals from rallying for a victory over the

Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice and the Calgary Flames beat San Jose 3-1 on Saturday night, handing the Sharks their seventh straight loss. Mikael Backlund also scored and Nazem Kadri had two assists for the Flames, and Dustin Wolf had 21 saves. Macklin Celebrini got his 12th goal of

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas’ 19 points helped San Francisco defeat Loyola Marymount 70-55 on Saturday night in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams. Thomas had seven rebounds for the Dons (11-3). Marcus Williams scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc. Junjie Wang

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 21 points as UNLV beat Fresno State 87-77 on Saturday night. Thomas also contributed six assists for the Rebels (7-5, 1-0 Mountain West Conference). Jailen Bedford shot 5 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 18

AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams spent the entire second half struggling on offense while bending just enough on defense to preserve a tiny lead. Arizona even backed Los Angeles into its own end zone in the final minute, needing just one big play to steal a win. Ahkello Witherspoon

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keonte Jones’ 20 points helped Cal State Northridge defeat NAIA-member La Sierra 87-52 on Saturday night. Jones had 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Matadors (9-4). Marcus Adams Jr. added 17 points while shooting 6 for 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga had 34 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the Golden State Warriors’ 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. With the Warriors down one, Kuminga was fouled after getting inside positioning on Kevin Durant on an out-of-bounds play with 29 seconds to go. Kuminga

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Based on what he saw in a 132-122 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night after what he described as a “crazy 24 hours” following the firing of Mike Brown, interim coach Doug Christie thinks the Sacramento Kings are capable of turning things around. His biggest piece

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Dominique Daniels Jr. had 25 points in Cal Baptist’s 79-73 victory against Jackson State on Saturday night. Daniels also contributed five assists for the Lancers (7-6). Martel Williams shot 6 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 21 points. Kendal

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Luke Barrett had 20 points in Saint Mary’s 70-60 win over Pacific on Saturday night in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams. Barrett had 10 rebounds and five assists for the Gaels (11-3). Jordan Ross scored 13 points while going 4 of 11 (3 for 4 from 3-point range)

AP Sports Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Snoop Dogg climbed to top step of the bandstand and raised his arms, setting off a roar from the crowd. The marching bands fired up a version of “Who Am I,” the celebrity drum major grooving to the beat of his own tune. Forget your mayo baths, edible

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Deuce Turner had 21 points in UC Santa Barbara’s 89-72 win over NAIA-member Westcliff on Saturday night. Turner shot 8 for 13 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Gauchos (8-5). Kenny Pohto scored 19 points and added 11 rebounds. Zion

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is out with an illness when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, while Anthony Davis is a game-time decision because of a sprained ankle. James is missing his third game this month after sitting out against Portland and Minnesota because of a

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Adama Bal scored 19 points as Santa Clara beat Pepperdine 91-80 on Saturday night in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams. Bal had eight assists for the Broncos (9-5). Tyeree Bryan scored 18 points and added five rebounds. Carlos Stewart had 11 points and shot 5 for 11,

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tyler McGhie’s 24 points helped UC San Diego defeat Division-III Occidental 109-51 on Saturday night. McGhie added five rebounds for the Tritons (12-2). Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones scored 16 points while going 6 of 8 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added three steals. Nordin Kapic shot 5 of 9

DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Ty Johnson’s 21 points helped UC Davis defeat NAIA-member Cal Maritime 109-46 on Saturday night. Johnson also added 10 rebounds and four steals for the Aggies (8-5). Pablo Tamba scored 13 points while shooting 6 of 6 from the field and 0 for 3 from the free-throw line. Carl Daughtery Jr.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — JaKobe Coles’ 18 points helped Grand Canyon defeat San Diego 68-55 on Saturday night at the West Coast Hoops Showdown. Coles added 10 rebounds for the Antelopes (9-4). Tyon Grant-Foster scored 12 points and added seven rebounds. Rayshon Harrison shot 1 of 6 from the field and 8 for 8 from

AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tucker Anderson made a 3-point shot from the right wing with 6.8 seconds left and Utah State stunned No. 20 San Diego State 67-66 on Saturday after rallying from an 18-point deficit. SDSU’s Wayne McKinney III missed a 3-pointer with two seconds left, and the Aggies’ reserves rushed