SANTA CLARA — The 1-year-old daughter of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died after battling heart problems since her birth. Ward posted on Instagram that his daughter, Amani Joy, died on Monday morning. "She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made...
Warriors Come Back to Beat Pelicans Despite Missing Curry and Wiggins
SAN FRANCISCO — Buddy Hield scored a season-best 28 points, Brandin Podziemski had 19 points and fueled a furious second-half comeback, and the Golden State Warriors rallied from down 20 early to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-106 on Tuesday night. Zion Williamson had a season-high 31 points on 12-for-20...
Colts Bench Rookie QB Richardson, Turn to Veteran Flacco Against Vikings
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts are benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback on Sunday at Minnesota, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team had not announced the change. Coach Evaluates...
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone Strikes as North Korea’s Top Diplomat Visits Moscow
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine exchanged scores of drone strikes Wednesday as North Korea's top diplomat arrived in Russia for talks after his country reportedly deployed thousands of soldiers to help Moscow's war efforts. Ukraine's air force said that Russia launched 62 drones and one missile overnight, adding that...
Harris Promises to ‘Represent All Americans’ After Biden’s Remark on Trump Supporters and ‘Garbage’
WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris said Wednesday that she disagrees "with any criticism of people based on who they vote for," reacting after President Joe Biden's reference to Donald Trump's supporters and "garbage." "I will represent all Americans, including those who don't vote for me," the vice president said. Harris, the...
Fans Ejected After Interfering With Mookie Betts Catch in World Series Game 4
NEW YORK — Two fans at Yankee Stadium were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series after one pried a foul ball out of the glove of Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts on Tuesday night. Fan Interference Leads to Ejection Betts leaped at the wall in foul...
Freddie Freeman’s Historic Homer Streak Continues, but Yankees Avoid World Series Sweep
NEW YORK — One day, Freddie Freeman will look back on this World Series tear and shake his head in disbelief. Just like everyone else. Freeman broke a pair of Series records Tuesday when he homered yet again for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 against the New York...
RFK Jr. Says Trump Promised Control of Health, Agriculture Agencies if Elected
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told supporters Monday that former President Donald Trump has promised him control over several public health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, if Trump wins a second term, CNN reported. Speaking during a livestreamed event, Kennedy said Trump...
Volpe’s Historic Slam Propels Yankees to Win, Forcing Game 5 Despite Freeman’s Record Homer
NEW YORK — Fifteen years after little Anthony Volpe watched the Yankees parade with the World Series trophy, he saved their season and kept alive hopes for an improbable title. New York had moved closer to getting swept in the World Series when Freddie Freeman hit another first-inning home run....
Tulare County Sheriff’s ‘Operation Tractor Pull’ Uncovers Cross-Border Theft Ring
A sweeping investigation into stolen construction equipment has led to multiple arrests and the recovery of millions of dollars in stolen goods, the Tulare County Sherriff's Office reported. The probe, dubbed 'Operation Tractor Pull,' began in March 2024 when the sheriff’s office was alerted to a missing backhoe near Delano....