By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif (AP) — With their $252.5 million quarterback wearing a splint on his non-throwing hand and down three starters on defense, the Los Angeles Chargers found a way to gut out their second straight win. The Chargers had a 17-point halftime lead, but needed a late stop on
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Having Anthony Richardson in the starting lineup was a welcome sight for the Indianapolis Colts. Seeing him finish a game for the first time was nice, too. Yet it was what Richardson showed between introductions and postgame handshakes Sunday that provided the most promising signs yet
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The only person who could stop Christian McCaffrey from tying a San Francisco franchise record with a fifth touchdown was his own coach. McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Arizona Cardinals
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico say the roof of a church has collapsed in northern Mexico during a Mass, and rescue teams are searching for any victims. Officials say about 30 people are believed trapped by the collapse Sunday. The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tampico says the roof caved in
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jerry Tillery didn’t exactly endear himself to Los Angeles Chargers fans during his four seasons with the team. The bad blood now extends to some of his former teammates after Tillery, now in his second year with the Las Vegas Raiders, was ejected for a late
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico say the roof of a church has collapsed in northern Mexico during a Mass, and rescue teams are searching for any victims. There is no word yet on whether Sunday’s incident resulted in an any casualties. The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tampico says the roof
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said he will go to court in New York for his civil fraud trial on Monday. “I’m going to Court tomorrow morning to fight for my name and reputation,” he posted on Truth Social Sunday evening. Trump had been expected to attend,
Continue ReadingBy SARAH TROTTO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar had two hits and drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th, leading the San Diego Padres over the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Sunday to complete their season with a sweep after missing the playoffs. Profar singled off Declan Cronin (0-1) to score automatic
Continue ReadingRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been discharged from the hospital two days after undergoing successful hip replacement surgery that will have him working from home while he recovers. The 77-year-old leader underwent the operation Friday, when doctors also performed minor eyelid surgery. Lula left the hospital Sunday
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Crawford brought his four kids into the ballpark for some throwing practice earlier this weekend, knowing they would play a key role in his special Sunday send-off. Each one tossed a ceremonial first pitch during a day of celebrating the homegrown shortstop who as
Continue ReadingBy JOHN O’CONNOR and COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The tanker truck crash in central Illinois that killed five people may have started when another vehicle tried to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official said Sunday. The tanker truck was carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia when it jackknifed Friday night, and
Continue ReadingBy Karol Suarez, CNN Mexico City (CNN) — At least 10 Cuban migrants died and 17 others were injured when the truck they were traveling in overturned in southern Mexico on Sunday, Mexican authorities say. The truck was “irregularly” transporting 27 Cuban nationals on the Pijijiapan-Tonalá highway in the southern state of Chiapas when the
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani navigated through the bags and boxes strewn across the Los Angeles Angels’ clubhouse after their season finale, exchanging hugs and memorabilia signatures with his teammates while they all packed up for the winter. Everybody in the building knew this might be Ohtani’s final
Continue ReadingBy Artemis Moshtaghian and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 people are searching for a 9-year-old girl who went missing while camping with friends and family members Saturday in upstate New York, the governor said. Charlotte Sena was camping in Moreau Lake State Park with her family and went on a bike ride
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Forecasts say Tropical Storm Philippe is threatening to unleash heavy rains and flash flods in the Leeward Islands in the overnight hours. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Philippe was centered Sunday night about 155 miles east of Guadeloupe and about 190 miles east-southeast of Barbuda. Top sustained winds were
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matthew Stafford stumbled, slipped and limped his way through the final 20 minutes of regulation Sunday. Then the gutsy 35-year-old Los Angeles Rams quarterback showed everyone he’s still gritty enough to finish what he started. After opening the game with four straight scoring drives and then
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas sheriff says a woman and her daughter-in-law were killed and two men hospitalized with gunshot wounds in a shooting that authorities believe stemmed from a romantic dispute. Authorities say a small child escaped the gunfire unharmed. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says deputies were called to a disturbance
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — After a summer of extreme heat, Arizona’s most populous city is in the record books again. This time Phoenix is notching a record for dry heat. The National Weather Service said Sunday that the monsoon season this year in the arid Southwest dropped only 0.15 inches (.38 centimeters) of rainfall from June
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — After a summer of extreme heat, Arizona’s most populous city is in the record books again. This time Phoenix is notching a record for dry heat. The National Weather Service said Sunday that the monsoon season this year in the arid Southwest dropped only 0.15 inches (.38 centimeters) of rainfall from June
Continue ReadingINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell made his first NFL start against a depleted Los Angeles Chargers defense. O’Connell came into the game midway through the first quarter Sunday after the Chargers took the opening kickoff and went 87 yards, capped off by Justin Herbert’s 12-yard keeper for a touchdown. The
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