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By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got some needed help for their struggling defense, acquiring edge rusher Chase Young from the Washington Commanders for a conditional third-round draft pick. Two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed that Young was headed to San Francisco pending
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders traded Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 second-round draft pick and Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-rounder, according to a person with knowledge of both moves. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because
Continue ReadingBy MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether public officials can block critics from commenting on their social media accounts, an issue that first arose in a case involving former President Donald Trump. The justices heard arguments in two cases involving lawsuits filed by people who were blocked
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer This isn’t exactly an expansion draft, but Justin Thomas is the first player to join one of the six teams in the new TGL League. Thomas, a two-time PGA champion, is the first of four players to join Atlanta Drive Golf Club. The TGL League starts in January and
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2026 Pan Pacific Championships will be moved from Canada to Los Angeles, giving the city a chance to host a major international swimming meet ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. The agreement between the charter nations of Australia, Canada, Japan and the U.S. was announced Tuesday. The Pan Pacs are
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Christian McCaffrey has been scoring at a record-setting pace so far this season. That performance has helped the San Francisco 49ers star score the honor of being voted the top running back in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of nine AP Pro Football Writers ranked
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Fred Warner is in the same spot as he was to start the season — the clear-cut choice as the top off-ball linebacker in the NFL. The fiery leader of the San Francisco 49ers defense was voted the unanimous choice as the top linebacker in the league by
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer In her 25 years of making films, Sofia Coppola has always found the poetry behind the headlines, the banality in the glamour, the soul in the superficial. Her dreamy, lyrical portraits of girl culture and gilded cages have brought her to 18th century Versailles, 1970s suburban Michigan, the 1860s
Continue ReadingCHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Four people sustained non-life threatening injuries when a shooter opened fire inside a Brazilian restaurant south of San Diego, police said. The gunfire prompted chaos inside NOVO Brazil in Chula Vista and fears of an active shooter loose in the Otay Ranch Town Center, causing police to lock down the
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — A horse set to run in this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup died Tuesday at Santa Anita, and a short time later, Belmont Stakes winner Arcangelo dropped out of the $6 million Classic because of a foot issue. Trainer Jena Antonucci said she ran out of time
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — A horse set to run in this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup died Tuesday at Santa Anita. Practical Move was returning from a morning gallop when he experienced a suspected cardiac event, according to a statement from Breeders’ Cup officials. His rider wasn’t hurt. Veterinarians from the
Continue ReadingBy DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — James Harden publicly called his boss a liar and swore he would never again play for the Philadelphia 76ers. So he won’t — the 10-time All-Star with a history of trade demands only slightly shorter than his signature beard is on the move to his
Continue ReadingBy MARCIO SANCHEZ Associated Press AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters aided by aircraft on Tuesday battled a wind-driven wildfire that damaged or destroyed at least nine buildings in rural Southern California and prompted authorities to order 4,000 residents to evacuate. Gusty Santa Ana winds spread the Highland Fire over about 4 square miles
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Angelo Russell scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James added nine of his 19 in the final period, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 106-103 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Anthony Davis had 26 points
Continue ReadingBy DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jimmy Garappolo didn’t try to dodge the blame Monday night. He knew that his poor performance was the biggest reason the Las Vegas Raiders couldn’t pull off an upset on the road against the Detroit Lions. In his return from a back injury, Garappolo only completed 10
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Texas Rangers overcame injuries to Adolis García and Max Scherzer for a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks and a 2-1 World Series lead. Now, if Texas is going to close out its first championship, it may have to do so without two of its biggest stars. García, perhaps the
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The stars of “Friends” say they are mourning the “unfathomable” death of Matthew Perry. “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer said in a joint statement to People on Monday. “We were more than just cast
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Mookie Betts hopes major league teams consider signing his former teammate, pitcher Trevor Bauer, this winter. “It’s something to think about,” Betts told the Los Angeles Times on Monday at the World Series in Phoenix. Betts was invited by Major League Baseball to Game 3 between the Texas
Continue ReadingBy BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After Stephen Curry let it fly from 31 feet for his seventh made 3-pointer of the night, he crouched at mid-court and punctuated his latest memorable performance by punching his chest once with both fists. Curry scored 42 points in 30 minutes and the Golden
Continue ReadingBy DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish sat in the penalty box, hoping that his teammates could kill a 5-on-3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play in the final two minutes of a tie game. When the Ducks successfully killed his penalty, McTavish made sure to take care of
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