Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Multiple massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force early Wednesday as residents made a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious…

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Mikel Arteta, matchballs and Arsenal excuses that just fly differently

West Ham have finally told Julen Lopetegui to show himself through the door marked Do One … just as soon as he has finished taking training. Yep, awkward’s the word….

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Celebrities showcase wildfire damage in LA, thank firefighters and first responders

Stars like Josh Gad, Chris Pratt and Mark Hamill are sharing posts. Southern California is under a state of emergency as multiple wildfires burn through Los Angeles County. More than…

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UCLA coach Mick Cronin rips Bruins players as ‘soft’ and ‘delusional’ after second half collapse vs. Michigan

Getty UCLA coach Mick Cronin lit into his players following a 94-75 home loss to No. 24 Michigan on Tuesday, calling them “too soft to play hard enough” and “delusional.”…

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Former Orioles pitcher, ‘beloved throughout Birdland,’ dies at 37

Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz died on Tuesday, the team announced. He was 37. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft, he spent most of his eight-year…

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NFL head coach, GM firings, interviews: Live updates, latest news as Raiders part ways with Antonio Pierce

     Chicago is planning to sit down with Carroll, the only coach to win a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, for an interview on Thursday.   Dallas owner and…

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California wildfires rage, forcing evacuations. How warm winds stoke risks.

The Los Angeles region is experiencing severe wind and fire danger this week, with gusts sweeping through a highly populated area that is exceptionally dry for this time of year.  …

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In dominant win against Pittsburgh, Duke amplified the distance between itself and the rest of the ACC

Sion James couldn’t believe it. Cooper Flagg stole the basketball from Pittsburgh’s Jaland Lowe and raced down the court in transition. In a play that could have registered on the…

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How Tom Brady will factor into Raiders’ coaching search after Antonio Pierce’s firing

Tom Brady will have his chance to fix the Raiders. The Raiders minority owner and Fox NFL analyst will have “a lot” of influence on the team’s coaching search following…

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Zion Williamson brings dunks but not a win in return to Pelicans from 27-game absence

Zion Williamson made his return to the court Tuesday night following a 27-game absence with a hamstring strain. It was a welcome sight for fans of the New Orleans Pelicans,…

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