Aliso Viejo bombing suspect ‘obsessed’ over ex-girlfriend, had access to spa

The suspect in the bombing of a day spa in Aliso Viejo that killed one woman and injured two others had all of the materials necessary to create a bomb at his home, except for a 9-volt battery and a cardboard box, both of which he was captured on camera purchasing just days before the…

Republican Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker has second secret son: report

Herschel Walker, the University of Georgia football star-turned-Republican politician who has spent his campaign railing against deadbeat dads, has not one but two sons he never revealed. Days after the former NFL running back admitted that he had a secret 10-year-old son, the Daily Beast reported a second 13-year-old son who had been similarly hidden…

With eyes on Super Bowl, Ravens star Calais Campbell is leading a younger defensive line: ‘Those guys look up to him’

The first move is outside, around the initial teammate standing in way. The next is inside, cutting back across the field toward the coach standing in the role of the quarterback. The drill is simple. The defensive linemen aren’t wearing pads — just a jersey, shorts and a helmet — and neither are the coaches.…

Steph Curry, Warriors beat Celtics in Game 6 for 4th NBA title in 8 years

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics, 103-90, on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Steph Curry scored 34 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP as the Warriors claimed the franchise’s seventh championship overall. And…

Anthony Rizzo hits walk-off homer, Clarke Schmidt solid in emergency start as Yankees run Stadium streak to 14

Anthony Rizzo ended it, but the way it started was probably the most impressive thing about the Yankees’ 2-1 win over the Rays Thursday night. Rizzo hit a walk-off solo home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth to complete the three-game sweep of their division rival at the Stadium. But it…

Honoring their service — Heroes Hall panel corrects record of LGBTQ veterans military service

Stephanie Wade dedicated nine years of her life to military service, but she’s had to fight to have her service accurately documented and commemorated by the American government. Wade served two stints in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer (1984-’88 and ’94-’98, but had yet to physically transition during her time in the armed…

Luis Severino scratched from Thursday’s start against the Rays, but tests negative for COVID

Luis Severino was scratched from Thursday’s start with an illness. While he was placed on the COVID injury list before the game, to allow the Yankees to make a roster move, Severino tested negative on multiple tests for the coronavirus. “I haven’t seen him yet. But he’s back there and I understand it went pretty…

With eyes on Super Bowl, Ravens star Calais Campbell is leading a younger defensive line: ‘Those guys look up to him’

The first move is outside, around the initial teammate standing in way. The next is inside, cutting back across the field toward the coach standing in the role of the quarterback. The drill is simple. The defensive linemen aren’t wearing pads — just a jersey, shorts and a helmet — and neither are the coaches.…

Republican Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker has second secret son: report

Herschel Walker, the University of Georgia football star-turned-Republican politician who has spent his campaign railing against deadbeat dads, has not one but two sons he never revealed. Days after the former NFL running back admitted that he had a secret 10-year-old son, the Daily Beast reported a second 13-year-old son who had been similarly hidden…

Honoring their service — Heroes Hall panel corrects record of LGBTQ veterans military service

Stephanie Wade dedicated nine years of her life to military service, but she’s had to fight to have her service accurately documented and commemorated by the American government. Wade served two stints in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer (1984-’88 and ’94-’98, but had yet to physically transition during her time in the armed…

NCAA Tourney hero says getting drafted by Knicks would be ‘a dream come true’

On the biggest stage, Ochai Agbaji did it better than anybody in his draft class. And in about one week, he’ll find out how much stock NBA teams place on the NCAA Tournament. “I think it adds a lot of value. People don’t notice how hard it is to get to that spot in general,”…

Sacramento’s phony state budget

  This week the California Legislature is meeting its constitutional obligation to pass a budget by June 15. This timely exercise of civic responsibility would be impressive except for two things: the budget isn’t real, and the only purpose of passing it is to prevent the legislators’ pay from being cut off. Before a ballot…

Chicago Cubs’ losing streak hits 10 games with a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres

The Chicago Cubs’ losing streak reached 10 games Thursday with a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres before 30,096 on a sweltering afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs (23-40) fell into a last-place tie with the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Central. And it doesn’t get any easier this weekend as the defending…

Column: Jed Hoyer is still optimistic the Chicago Cubs are on the right path — despite evidence to the contrary

Jed Hoyer knows the drill. When the Chicago Cubs hit a new low, the team president gathers reporters together to defend the manager, his game plan and the organization as a whole. Theo Epstein did it more than a decade ago, praising manager Dale Sveum, the rebuild and the Rickettses during the 2012 and ‘13…

SoFi Stadium among 2026 World Cup host venues

SoFi Stadium hosted the Super Bowl last season and will soon get the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The host cities for the 2026 tournament were announced Thursday afternoon, with the Inglewood stadium being chosen as one of the North American venues. This is the first time the World Cup will be hosted by three countries,…

Huntington Beach man found dead in Death Valley, may have ran out of gas in dangerously hot weather

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif.  — A Southern California man was found dead in Death Valley National Park after apparently running out of gas and getting out to walk in the scorching heat, authorities said Wednesday. Park visitors found the body of David Kelleher on Tuesday, a park statement said. Kelleher, 67, of Huntington Beach,…

With eyes on Super Bowl, Ravens star Calais Campbell is leading a younger defensive line: ‘Those guys look up to him’

The first move is outside, around the initial teammate standing in way. The next is inside, cutting back across the field toward the coach standing in the role of the quarterback. The drill is simple. The defensive linemen aren’t wearing pads — just a jersey, shorts and a helmet — and neither are the coaches.…

Sacramento’s phony state budget

  This week the California Legislature is meeting its constitutional obligation to pass a budget by June 15. This timely exercise of civic responsibility would be impressive except for two things: the budget isn’t real, and the only purpose of passing it is to prevent the legislators’ pay from being cut off. Before a ballot…