AP California News

COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for a protester at one of his rallies to “go back home to Mommy” to “get the hell knocked out of her,” his latest instance of using violent language when confronted by demonstrators. The protester was ejected from Trump’s Saturday evening rally in Coachella, California. As

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Isac Lundestrom’s goal midway through the third period broke a scoreless tie and sent the Anaheim Ducks on their way to a 2-0 season-opening victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Lundestrom connected on a wrist shot from the slot after taking a centering pass from Brock McGinn

Associated Press Temwa Chawinga broke the National Women’s Soccer League single-season goal-scoring record with her 19th of the year on Saturday night to lift the Kansas City Current to a 1-0 win over Bay FC at San Jose’s PayPal Park. Chawinga picked off a pass, outmuscled her defender and scored from outside the box with

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kekoa Visperas passed for a touchdown and ran for another score, Jared Taylor had 98 yards rushing and two touchdowns Saturday night and Eastern Washington scored 21 consecutive second-half points as the Eagles beat Sacramento State 35-28. Visperas was 15-of-17 passing for 141 yards and added 45 yards rushing on 14

AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Max Brosmer and Minnesota have a flair for dramatic Hollywood endings when it comes to facing the Big Ten’s Los Angeles teams. After Brosmer’s 1-yard keeper last week lifted the Golden Gophers to an upset victory over Southern California, the senior quarterback was entrusted to produce another late

Associated Press SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — After introducing herself at their front doors, Vanessa Vaughn West began her pitch to voters with a question: What issues are important to you? She heard frustration about rising local property taxes, a desire for smaller government and questions about affordable housing. West is a Democrat making her second

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Ethan O’Connor returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to rally Washington State to a 25-17 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night. Washington State (5-1) trailed 17-16 when O’Connor stepped in front of a Mikey Keene pass, racing to the end zone and

DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Miles Hastings threw three of his four touchdown passes in the first half and FCS No. 6-ranked UC Davis routed Cal Poly 56-10 in a Big Sky Conference game Saturday night. Hastings entered the game ranked No. 3 in total yards passing, and he added 458 yards, completing 27 of 30

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, activating running back Audric Estime, promoting defensive back Tanner McCalister, placing wide receiver Josh Reynolds and center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve and elevating tackle Cam Fleming and guard Calvin Throckmorton for their game on Sunday against the Los Angeles

IVINS, Utah (AP) — Matt McCarty took a two-stroke lead into the final round in his second PGA Tour start, shooting a 7-under 64 on Saturday in the inaugural Black Desert Championship. A three-time winner this season on the Korn Ferry Tour to earn an instant promotion to the PGA Tour, McCarty had a 19-under

AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Big Spender” is the theme music for baseball’s final four. The New York Mets, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are in the League Championship Series with the sport’s top three payrolls, joined by Cleveland at No. 23. “You have to scratch and claw and match up

Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday. Leonard was 16 of 22 passing for 229 yards and three scores, and rushed six times for 31 yards and a TD. The

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Danny O’Neil connected with Jordan Napier to tie the game in the fourth quarter and Gabriel Plascencia’s 28-yard field goal provided the winning points as San Diego State held on to beat Wyoming 27-24 on Saturday. O’Neil threw deep to Napier for a 53-yard gain and on the next play O’Neil

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Avery Morrow ran for 100 yards and two touchdowns and Armani Winfield turned a short pass into the clinching 62-yard touchdown as Colorado State defeated San Jose State 31-24 on Saturday. Morrow’s second 2-yard touchdown run and a career-long 58-yard field goal by Jordan Noyes had the Rams on top

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Penn State traveled about 2,500 miles across the continent on its first road trip in the new Big Ten. The Nittany Lions then spent most of Saturday playing from behind against Southern California. Thanks to several clutch throws by Drew Allar, a few key defensive stops and one

AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi spent part of the week grousing about his defense, the one that had served as more bystander than difference-maker during the Panthers’ unbeaten start. His players were listening. No. 22 Pitt regained some of the swagger that’s been its trademark for most of Narduzzi’s decade-long

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 11 Notre Dame and Stanford resumed play after a lightning delay of about an hour with the Fighting Irish leading 42-7 after three quarters Saturday. Riley Leonard was 16 of 22 for 229 yards and three touchdowns for the Fighting Irish (4-1). He threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to

AP Basketball Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Vince Carter remembers the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest like it just happened, when he went from an up-and-comer to a full-fledged phenom. He had been the NBA Rookie of the Year the season before with Toronto and now he was a first-time All-Star. But when he slammed the

NEW YORK (AP) — Six umpires are going to make their on-field League Championship Series debuts this year, and Dan Iassogna and Bill Miller will be the crew chiefs. Mike Estabrook, Nic Lentz, Gabe Morales, Jeremie Rehak, Chris Segal and Jansen Visconti will work on field for the LCS for the first time, Major League

AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle. The play in question happened in the third quarter of San Francisco’s game last Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Niners cornerback Charvarius Ward was engaged near the