SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ludvig Aberg never felt worse leaving a golf course than three weeks ago at Torrey Pines when he shared the 36-hole lead only to get violently ill from a stomach ailment and stagger to the finish with a 79. That’s what made Feb. 16 — same course, different tournament — feel […]
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Oscar presenters will include Halle Berry and Emma Stone. Here’s what to know about the show
After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward. Like the Grammys and other awards shows this year, the ceremony will be transformed by the fires and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has pledged to help its members and the broader film community recover. Here’s everything you […]
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Left-hander Kyle Hart signs with the San Diego Padres after a standout season in South Korea
Left-hander Kyle Hart has signed a one-year contact with the San Diego Padres after one season in the Korean Baseball Organization, where he was selected as the league’s top pitcher. The Padres announced on Feb. 13 the signing of the 32-year-old Hart to a deal for this season that includes a club option for 2026. […]
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US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing
Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, but consumers didn’t need government figures released on Feb. 12 to tell them eggs are terribly expensive and hard to find at times. The latest monthly consumer price index showed that the average price of a dozen Grade A […]
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US Marine from California identified as one of 4 people killed in Philippines plane crash
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Marine from California was identified by military officials on Feb. 9 as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines. Sgt. Jacob M. Durham, 22, of Long Beach, died Thursday in the crash of […]
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Tiger Woods withdraws from his signature event as he processes death of his mother
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods abruptly withdrew from the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Feb. 10, saying he was still processing the death of his mother. Kultida Woods died unexpectedly on Feb. 4 at the age of 80. “I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready,” Woods posted […]
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Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe make the Pro Football Hall of Fame
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years following offseason rule changes meant to make it harder to get inducted. Sharpe got in as a seniors candidate in voting announced on Feb. 6 […]
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MLB owners vote to install John Seidler as control person of San Diego Padres
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Baseball owners voted on Feb. 6 to install John Seidler, the oldest brother of the late former Padres chairman Peter Seidler, as the team’s control person. “We’re looking forward to continued stewardship of the Padres by a member of the Seidler family,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said. “And that is […]
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LA wildfires highlight nation’s insurance crisis as homeowners try to recover lost homes
The nation’s growing home insurance crisis is in the spotlight as Californians begin the long road to rebuilding after the deadly Eaton and Palisades wildfires. For neighbors Louise Hamlin and Chris Wilson, the difference in insurance coverage on their nearly identical homes in Altadena reveals how unequal that recovery will be. Hamlin was privately insured […]
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How the All-Star Game works: A breakdown of the NBA’s new format
The NBA All-Stars have been selected. Next up: Assigning them to teams. The 10 players designated as starters were announced on Jan. 23, the remaining 14 players designated as reserves were revealed on Jan. 30 — and now, those 24 players will be drafted onto eight-player teams for the games that will be played on […]
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FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who’ve lost everything in the devastating LA-area wildfires came together for FireAid, a massive benefit concert on Jan. 30 that combined spectacular performances with moving storytelling from survivors and reminders of the destruction. In a night full of surprises, a reunion of Nirvana […]
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San Diego Padres re-sign catcher Elias Díaz to a 1-year contract
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have re-signed catcher Elias Díaz to a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The team announced the deal on Jan. 30. The 34-year-old Díaz played for San Diego and Colorado last year, batting .265 with six homers and 39 RBIs in 96 […]
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Would-be pro soccer players navigate NWSL futures without a college draft
Former UCLA defender Quincy McMahon was excited to launch her professional soccer career with choices about where she’d land. McMahon was among the first college players to navigate a transition to the NWSL this coming season in the absence of a college draft as she signed with the San Diego Wave. The NWSL became the […]
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Rays and free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim agree to 2-year deal worth $29 million, AP source says
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Jan. 29. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. ESPN first reported […]
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Riviera tournament moving to Torrey Pines in San Diego because of LA wildfires
The PGA Tour is relocating the Genesis Invitational out of wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, announcing on Jan. 24 it will be held Feb. 13-16 on the South course at Torrey Pines in San Diego with an emphasis on relief initiatives for victims of the fires. That gives Torrey Pines two tournaments in a span of four […]
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Scott’s $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reliever Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract was finalized Thursday by the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising the World Series champions’ offseason spending to $452 million on eight players. The left-hander was a first-time All-Star last year, going 9-6 with a 1.75 ERA and 22 saves in 24 chances for Miami and […]