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By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer South Carolina had a historic jump to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after a chaotic opening week in women’s basketball that saw nine of the top 14 teams in the preseason poll lose, including defending national champion and preseason No. 1 LSU. The Gamecocks weren’t the only
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles drivers were tested Monday during the first commute following a raging fire over the weekend that closed a major elevated interstate near downtown. Many commuters appeared to have heeded warnings. TV news helicopter views generally showed less traffic than normal on some freeways encircling downtown but exits and area
Continue ReadingBy ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A man and woman accused of operating a commercial sex ring with wealthy and prominent clients in Massachusetts and the Washington, D.C., suburbs are set to appear in court Monday. Junmyung Lee, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and Han Lee, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, are scheduled to appear
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State coach Brady Hoke announced Monday he will retire from leading the Aztecs after this season, having guided the program for six years over two stints that included three bowl appearances. Hoke, 65, is 39-31 (.557) at San Diego State, but just 3-7 this year. He is in the
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles drivers, warned of potentially terrible traffic snarls, headed into the Monday morning commute following a raging fire over the weekend that closed a major elevated interstate near downtown. Many commuters appeared to have heeded warnings. TV news helicopter views generally showed less traffic than normal on the freeways encircling
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Batiste, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician and former bandleader for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will embark on his first North American headlining tour in support of his latest album. The expansive “World Music Radio,” featuring his signature rich blend of R&B, hip-hop,
Continue ReadingBy TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Monday identified the five Army aviation special operations forces killed when their UH-60 helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean. The military’s European Command said the helicopter went down over the weekend during an air refueling mission as part of military training. The five service
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Olympic sports bodies want urgent talks with the IOC about possible cuts in their revenue shares and athlete quotas at the 2028 Los Angeles Games because cricket and other newcomers were added to the program. The International Olympic Committee last month approved cricket, baseball/softball, flag football,
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Olympic sports bodies want urgent talks with the IOC about the risk of cuts in their revenue shares and medal events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games because cricket and other newcomers were added to the program. The International Olympic Committee last month approved cricket, baseball/softball,
Continue ReadingBy ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels turned in the top statistical performance of the season against Florida and went from being a long shot for the Heisman Trophy to a serious contender. Daniels passed for 372 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 234 and two TDs in a 52-35
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, Rui Hachimura scored eight of his 19 points in the final 3:43 and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 116-110 on Sunday night. James missed a game for
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles motorists should expect traffic snarls during the Monday commute as crews assess how much damage was caused by a raging fire over the weekend that closed a major elevated interstate near downtown, officials said. Hazardous materials teams were clearing burned material from underneath Interstate 10 to make way for
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN LONG and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is hosting the annual APEC summit of world leaders this week for the first time since 2011. Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group will gather in San Francisco to talk about how to better spur trade and economic growth
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Dischon Thomas had 23 points in Montana’s 78-65 win over UC Davis on Sunday night. Thomas added five rebounds for the Grizzlies (2-1). Laolu Oke added 15 points while shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 3 for 4 from the free-throw line, and grabbed six
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coach Chris Finch just talked to his Minnesota Timberwolves the other day about finding ways to make strides and improve doing the small things even while winning. Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and the Timberwolves overpowered the Golden State Warriors 116-110 on Sunday night for
Continue ReadingDOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Frank Vatrano scored twice in the first period and the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Sunday. Mason McTavish and Radko Gudas also scored, John Gibson made 25 saves and the Ducks ended a two-game losing streak and won for the seventh time in
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers’ embattled and embarrassed defense reached new lows in Sunday’s 41-38 loss to the Detroit Lions. “Offense did their thing today, and we needed to step up,” rookie outside linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu said. After strong performances in comfortable wins against the Chicago Bears
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Dillon Jones scored a career-high 29 points and had 10 rebounds, and Weber State rallied from 14 down in the second half to stun No. 23 Saint Mary’s 61-57 on Sunday night. Jones, a unanimous preseason pick to be MVP in the Big Sky, had nine
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bez Mbeng had 28 points in Yale’s 83-80 win over Loyola Marymount on Sunday night. Mbeng shot 10 of 15 from the field and 6 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (2-1). Matt Knowling scored 18 points while going 7 of 13 and 4
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Harris had 22 points in Portland’s 76-65 victory over UC Riverside on Sunday night. Harris also contributed 12 rebounds for the Pilots (3-0). Tyler Robertson scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. Alimamy Koroma
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