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Kershaw, Ethier lead Dodgers past Nationals 2-0
Clayton Kershaw wanted to give the Dodgers' tired bullpen a rest. He did just that. Kershaw scattered five hits, struck out 11 and pitched 8 2-3 ...
Former Saints, Chargers RB Chuck Muncie dead at 60
Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family ...
Cubs, Rizzo agree to $41 million, 7-year deal
The Chicago Cubs have viewed Anthony Rizzo as a part of their future since they acquired him. Now he's locked in. The slugging first baseman and the ...
America's Cup fatality raises safety questions
Sailors know the risks and rewards that come with these new space-age America's Cup boats that speed like race cars across the waves. Still, the death ...
4 pit bulls blamed for S. Calif. jogger's killing
A pack of dogs remained under quarantine at a Mojave Desert shelter on Friday as investigators tried to determine whether they were involved in a ...
Metal singer charged with soliciting wife's murder
A heavy metal singer gave an envelope containing $1,000 in cash to an undercover agent and provided instructions on how to kill his estranged wife, ...
Singer arrested in Calif. murder-for-hire plot
Divorce documents show that the lead singer of metal band As I Lay Dying had an amicable split with the estranged wife he's now accused of trying to ...
Marquis outpitches Nolasco as Padres sweep Marlins
Jason Marquis has settled into a groove and it shows. Marquis outpitched Ricky Nolasco, Yonder Alonso had a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and San ...
Calif. reactors might be retired if restart nixed
Costs tied to the long-running shutdown of California's San Onofre nuclear power plant have soared to $553 million, while the majority owner raised ...
Some are overlooked in US immigration overhaul
Carlos Gonzalez has lived nearly all his 29 years in a country he considers home but now finds himself on the wrong side of the border — and the wrong ...
Te'o thinks he's 'pretty prepared' for NFL
After dealing with the commotion over his fake online girlfriend and his flop in the national championship game, Manti Te'o believes he's ready for ...
10 things to know about NFL draft
The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2. In the span of a few minutes early in Friday night's second round, the San Diego ...
Chargers take Manti Te'o in 2nd round of NFL draft
Manti Te'o made it to the NFL a day later than he expected, motivated to play well because he was snubbed in the first round of the draft.
10 things to know about the NFL draft
The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2. In the span of a few minutes early in Friday night's second round, the San Diego ...
Te'o time in San Diego; Geno Smith goes to Jets
Manti Te'o and Geno Smith provided the sizzle previously missing from the NFL draft. Te'o is headed to San Diego, Smith is a Jet, and Radio City Music ...
USOC: 10 cities interested in hosting 2024 Games
The U.S. Olympic Committee is talking to 10 cities about a possible bid for the 2024 Summer Games, including a joint proposal from San Diego and ...
Suspect in LA girl's abduction captured in Mexico
A fugitive charged with abducting and sexually assaulting a 10-year-old Los Angeles girl was returned to the U.S. Wednesday after being arrested in ...
7 charged with smuggling fish bladders to China
Seven people have been charged with smuggling bladders from an endangered fish in what authorities said Wednesday may be a growing international ...
No visible rancor as Padres beat Dodgers 6-3
Padres pitcher Eric Stults hit a three-run homer and stuck around long enough to benefit from a two-run seventh inning as San Diego beat the Los ...
Security beefed up worldwide after Boston blasts
From the World Trade Center and Times Square in New York to the White House and sports venues across the country, police patrolled in packs and ...
Quentin drops appeal, starts serving suspension
San Diego Padres slugger Carlos Quentin has dropped his appeal and is beginning an eight-game suspension for rushing the mound and inciting a brawl ...
Quentin suspended 8 games, Hairston 1 for brawl
Padres slugger Carlos Quentin was suspended eight games Friday and Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. one by Major League Baseball for ...
Greinke out with injury; Quentin suspended 8 games
Zack Greinke's pitch sailed up and into Carlos Quentin's upper left arm, and it was on. A little personal history was at play, as were rules that ...
Greinke needs surgery, expected to miss 8 weeks
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke will need surgery to repair his broken collarbone and is expected to miss eight weeks. Greinke was hurt ...