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AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out of this weekend’s game for the San Francisco 49ers because of his lingering calf and Achilles’ injuries and could be headed to injured reserve. McCaffrey was held out of practice on Friday, a day after experiencing pain

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried claim in an appeal filed Friday that the imprisoned FTX founder was the victim of a rush to judgment by a public that wrongly believed he was guilty of stealing billions of dollars from his customers and investors before he was even arrested. The lawyers

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A strike by some 33,000 Boeing machinists has halted production of the American aerospace giant’s best-selling airplanes. The workers began picketing at Boeing factories and plants in Washington, Oregon and California on Friday after rejecting a contract offer their union negotiated and endorsed. The work stoppage will not immediately

AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dana White showed the path was there when he accomplished what previously seemed unthinkable — a combat sport that could catch and even surpass boxing. Now it seems equally unlikely another combat sport will do the same, but several are trying, including another one backed by White. UFC

News21 LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the heart of Las Vegas’ Chinatown, on the second floor of a sprawling shopping plaza that serves as a hub for the city’s Asian community, residents gather for a celebration of the annual Dragon Boat Festival. Some stop in to grab shiny, red packages of premade zongzi, a rice

AP Technology Writer Ride-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals. The alliance expands upon a partnership the two companies forged in Phoenix last year, signaling they were ready

NEW YORK (AP) — Miami high schools produced 17 players on NFL rosters opening weekend, most of any city. Las Vegas was second with 16, followed by Bradenton, Florida, with 15. Atlanta and Detroit each had 14. Despite having two of the top three cities, Florida finished second to Texas among states. Texas had 190

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks are still looking to the future. They had hoped to return to the WNBA playoffs this season for the first time since 2020, but will have to wait until next year. With a league-worst mark of 7-30, the Sparks have been eliminated from playoff contention. They take

CalMatters John Vaesau was counting on the $200 he was entitled to by law upon leaving Folsom State Prison in June 2023, after 33 years. He was surprised when he received none of it. “They just threw me out like a piece of garbage,” Vaesau said. “Like after all that time, it was nothing to

AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jackson Lamb is an Englishman who solves mysteries, but he’s not your typically elegant, charming type. One clue is that he often passes gas, rather loudly. Lamb — portrayed by Gary Oldman — is the beating heart of Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses,” a critical darling that seems to

AP Business Writer Wells Fargo has agreed to work with U.S. bank regulators to shore up its financial crimes risk management, including internal controls related to suspicious activity and money laundering. Wells Fargo shares rose 2.4% Friday. The agreement comes just seven months after the Biden Administration lifted a consent order on the bank that

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Helped by cooler temperatures, firefighters gained ground Friday against three blazes in Southern California and authorities began scaling back evacuation orders that displaced thousands of people. The largest is the Bridge Fire east of Los Angeles, which has burned 81 square miles (210 square kilometers), torched at least 33

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jackson Chourio hit a two-run home run, Frankie Montas pitched six scoreless innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Thursday night to take another step toward winning the NL Central. The Brewers, who hold a nine-game lead over Chicago in the division, took two

Associated Press RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Donald Trump refused on Friday to condemn recent racist and conspiratorial comments from right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer, who traveled with him earlier this week to Tuesday night’s presidential debate and several 9/11 memorial events. “Laura’s been a supporter of mine,” Trump told reporters at a press conference

Associated Press NAPA, Calif. (AP) — David Lipsky shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday at Silverado Country Club to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Procore Championship. Winless in 104 events since joining the PGA Tour in 2022, Lipsky went out with the early groups and had eight birdies with one

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams had to completely reconfigure their offensive line because of injuries during a 26-20 overtime loss at the Detroit Lions. With a few days to process the situation and bring in reinforcements, the Rams (0-1) expect to be in better shape when they visit the Arizona

AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jesse Minter has made one thing clear in his first season as the Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive coordinator — the more players that can get snaps, the better it will be for his unit. Injuries to two key starters could test Minter’s depth heading into the Chargers’

Associated Press Chad McQueen, an actor known for his performances in the “Karate Kid” movies and the son of the late actor and race car driver Steve McQueen, has died. He was 63. McQueen’s attorney and friend Arthur H. Barens confirmed to The Associated Press that he died Wednesday. The cause of death was not