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AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Athletics owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas and U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 million loan, club executive Sandy Dean said Thursday. Dean made his remarks to a special meeting of the

AP Film Writer No one knew what Quentin Tarantino had in the duffle bag. He and many other A-listers were gathered recently at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles for its glitzy annual fundraising gala. Tarantino was among the honorees. And as he approached the podium to make his speech, the bag did not go

Stanford (2-6, 1-4 ACC) at N.C. State (4-4, 1-3), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ACC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: N.C. State by 10. Series record: First meeting. What’s at stake? N.C. State emerges from an open date with a chance to put together a strong finish for the second straight year. The Wolfpack’s offense has

UCLA (2-5, 1-4 Big Ten) at Nebraska (5-3, 2-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Nebraska by 7. Series record: Nebraska leads 7-6. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Nebraska goes for bowl eligibility, which would be a major accomplishment as second-year coach Matt Rhule attempts to rebuild a program that hasn’t played

AP Technology Writer PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Google Maps is heading down a new road steered by artificial intelligence. The shift announced Thursday will bring more of the revolutionary AI technology that Google already has been baking into its dominant search engine to the digital maps service that the internet company launched nearly 20

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rowdy crowds took to the streets of Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and lighting off fireworks. A dozen arrests were reported by police Thursday, but officials emphasized that most fans celebrated peacefully. Video showed revelers throwing

NEW YORK (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts have a place in the Hall of Fame after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series title, donating their equipment to Cooperstown. Freeman gave his spikes from Games 1 and 2 against the New York Yankees and Betts his batting gloves from Game 5, the Hall said

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will commemorate their World Series championship on Friday with a downtown parade followed by a celebration at Dodger Stadium. The team said Wednesday that because of logistics, traffic and timing, fans won’t be able to attend both events. The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 25 points, Deandre Ayton had 15 points and 12 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-105 on Wednesday night. Deni Avdija had 13 points and 10 rebounds and made a game-saving block when he stuffed Norman Powell on a

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists, including the his 800th career assist. as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Wednesday night. Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, and Warren Foegele, Alex Laferriere and Joel Edmundson

AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 21 points, Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans for the second straight night, 104-89 on Wednesday. Golden State, committed to a 12-man rotation, again received contributions from throughout its deep roster as Stephen

AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — The World Series trophy is headed to Los Angeles, but there’s a hearty celebration going on across the Pacific Ocean in Japan, too. People milled around the edge of the Ginza shopping area in central Tokyo on Thursday afternoon as single-sheet, special newspaper editions rolled off the presses, proclaiming

Associated Press SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Owners of vacation homes in Northern California’s South Lake Tahoe could face a significant tax increase if voters in the mountain resort town approve a measure on Tuesday’s ballot that pits affordable housing against private property rights. South Lake Tahoe, which sits on the shores of the

AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Just when it appeared Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were right back in this World Series, they all but gave away the trophy. An epic meltdown of defensive miscues, beginning with Judge’s embarrassing error in center field, helped the Los Angeles Dodgers rally in a five-run

AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You gotta hand it to Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. And not just because the Yankees certainly did. When New York let LA back into World Series Game 5, the Dodgers did what they’ve done all year — kept on going. After taking advantage

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and the LA Dodgers win franchise’s eighth World Series title by beating the New York Yankees in five games.

AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When the World Series started, it was hard to figure what Freddie Freeman would be able to provide for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He left no doubt about the MVP winner. Freeman broke records by homering in the first four games and matched a Fall Classic mark with

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala had the perfect bounce-back game after being scratched one night earlier for violating a team rule. The Los Angeles Kings’ forward had a goal and an assist in Wednesday night’s 6-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Fiala was a healthy scratch Tuesday at San Jose

AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Evan Mobley scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 5-0 with a 134-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in a game that included a special homecoming for LeBron James and his son, Bronny. The win marks the first time

AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Flaherty was chased early for the second straight time when trying to clinch a postseason series for his hometown team, giving up four runs and getting just four outs as the New York Yankees burst to a quick lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series