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A Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy was shot in his patrol car and is in the hospital, officials say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening and is now in critical condition, the department said.The deputy was found in medical distress around 6 p.m. outside a sheriff station in Palmdale, a city northeast of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.The deputy was transported to a local hospital. The department provided no additional information but scheduled a news conference for later Saturday night.“It is sickening, heartbreaking news,” Republican state Sen. Scott Wilk, who represents Palmdale, posted on X. The Associated Press

Instant Analysis: The Texas Longhorns offense sputtered, defense shined and it's Baylor next week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It took three quarters for the No. 4 Texas Longhorns to get warmed up, but once they did, the Wyoming Cowboys couldn't stop them in a 31-10 win Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Texas and Wyoming went into the fourth quarter tied 10-10 in a defensive slugfest, but the Longhorns reeled off 21 points in the final frame with help from the defense. Jerrin Thompson returned an interception for a touchdown and Quinn Ewers and Xavier Worthy connected for a 44-yard touchdown. Ewers added a rushing touchdown in the quarter, as well.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersNow, the Longhorns are off to their first 3-0 start since 2012 and turn their attention to the Big 12 Conference opener next week against Baylor in Waco. Noah Gross and Roger Wallace break down the victory and go over what the Longhorns need to clean up if they want to win on the road against the B...

Dodgers clinch NL West title with 6-2 win over Mariners for 10th time in 11 years

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.Max Muncy’s single off Gabe Speier (2-2) scored Mookie Betts from second base with one out in the top of the 11th to give the Dodgers the lead. Chris Taylor and Kike Hernández followed with two-run singles off Isaiah Campbell, and the numerous fans in Dodger blue roared their approval as Seattle fans headed for the exits.Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ryan Brasier reacts after striking out Seattle Mariners' Teoscar Hernandez to end the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)Los Angeles Dodgers' Amed Rosario, right, celebrates with Mookie Betts after scoring off a sacrifice fly hit ...

Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.Max Muncy’s single off Gabe Speier (2-2) scored Mookie Betts from second base with one out in the top of the 11th to give the Dodgers the lead. Chris Taylor and Kike Hernández followed with two-run singles off Isaiah Campbell, and the numerous fans in Dodger blue roared their approval as Seattle fans headed for the exits.Evan Phillips (2-4) pitched the 10th inning and Joe Kelly got the final three outs. Afterward, the Dodgers held a brief celebration on the field filled with hugs, and division-title shirts and hats. There was debate before the season if San Diego might be ready to take over the NL West from the Dodgers after its heavy offseason spending. But Los Angeles again proved the class of the division and wrapped up the crown with a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season.“It’s exciting. You look bac...

Bo Nix throws 3 TD passes, No. 13 Oregon routs Hawaii 55-10

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was brimming with pride over the performance of teammate Tez Johnson, who was taken in by the Nix family as a teenager. Johnson caught caught a 49-yard scoring pass from Nix on the first series of the game and No. 13 Oregon went on to beat Hawaii 55-10 on Saturday night. “It’s definitely special. I’m definitely excited for him. I’ve been able to watch him grow up and develop,” Nix said. “Proud of him. Proud of his work ethic. Now he’s going to really continue to push and grow himself, continue to get better and not settle.”The Ducks (3-0) have won 32 straight nonconference games at Autzen Stadium, the longest streak in the nation. Oregon hasn’t lost to a nonconference opponent at home since 2008.Jordan James ran for a pair of touchdowns for the Ducks while Johnson and Traeshon Holden each caught two scoring passes. Nix completed 21 of 27 passes before heading to the bench after one series in the second...

Earthquakes start fast, hold off Real Salt Lake 2-1

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse and Rodrigues scored goals in the first 15 minutes and the San Jose Earthquakes held off Real Salt Lake for a 2-1 victory on Saturday night.Ebobisse’s ninth goal of the season for San Jose (10-9-10) came in the 2nd minute. Rodriguez, a defender, found the net for the first time. Cristian Espinoza notched assists on both goals.Cristian Arango connected for a fourth time this season for Real Salt Lake (11-10-7), scoring unassisted in the 44th minute to complete the scoring.Daniel de Sousa Britto finished with six saves for the Earthquakes. Zac MacMatch saved four shots for Real Salt Lake.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

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Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

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Chriss, Kibodi help Louisiana build big 2nd-quarter lead, cruise past UAB 41-21

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Zeon Chriss accounted for three touchdowns, Jacob Kibodi ran for 108 yards and a score as Louisiana beat UAB 41-21 on Saturday night. Chriss was 14-of-20 passing for 174 yards with a touchdown pass. He added 103 yards rushing and a pair of touchdown runs. Kibodi opened the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter, and Chriss added touchdown runs for 80 and 6 yards as the Ragin Cajuns (2-1) built a 24-0 halftime lead. Chriss’ 11-yard TD pass to Terrance Carter stretched the lead to 34-3 late in the third. Jacob Zeno threw for 280 yards with a touchdown pass, two interceptions and a touchdown on the ground for UAB (1-2), which scored all three of its touchdowns inside the last five minutes of the game. ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollSource

Encarnacion-Strand’s 2-run homer lifts the Reds over the Mets 3-2

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds held off the New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday night to earn another important victory in the race for the last National League wild card.Four relievers combined to throw 5 1/3 scoreless innings for the Reds. With two runners aboard, Derek Law retired Mets slugger Pete Alonso on a game-ending grounder. Law was filling in for All-Star closer Alexis Díaz, who got the final five outs of Friday night’s 5-3 win. Cincinnati’s bullpen has delivered at least 5 1/3 scoreless innings in a game six times this season — including twice this week. Six Reds pitchers combined to blank the Detroit Tigers over the final 5 1/3 innings of a 6-5, 10-inning win on Tuesday.“Speechless about the bullpen,” Encarnacion-Strand said. “They’re unreal.”The Reds are tied with Arizona for the final NL playoff berth, with Miami a half-game behind. Cincinnati holds the season-series tiebreaker over the Diamondbacks, but split ...

Los Angeles Dodgers clinch 10th NL West title in 11 years with 6-2 win over Seattle (corrects from 11th in 12 years)

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:55 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers clinch 10th NL West title in 11 years with 6-2 win over Seattle (corrects from 11th in 12 years).Source