Dua Lipa sues Samsung over TV packaging image use

 

Los Angeles — Singer Dua Lipa filed a $15 million federal lawsuit in California on May 8, alleging Samsung Electronics used her photograph on television packaging without permission to market and sell TVs nationwide. The complaint names an image titled "Dua Lipa - Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024," claims...

Braves defeat Dodgers as Snell struggles in debut

 

Los Angeles — On Saturday night the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 when Blake Snell made his season debut and lasted three innings. Snell allowed five runs (four earned), six hits and two walks while throwing 77 pitches; Spencer Strider delivered six scoreless innings for the Braves. The...

Snedeker edges Hubbard to win Myrtle Beach Classic

 

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Brandt Snedeker won the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic on Sunday, closing with a 5-under 66 to finish at 18-under-par and claim the title by one stroke over Mark Hubbard. The final round at Dunes Golf and Beach Club completed four rounds this week with Snedeker moving from...

Thunder rout Lakers, push Los Angeles to brink

 

Los Angeles — The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal, extending the Thunder's postseason unbeaten run to 7-0. Ajay Mitchell recorded career playoff highs with 24 points and 10 assists while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 points...

Kerr Agrees Two-Year Deal To Remain Warriors Coach

 

San Francisco — Steve Kerr agreed in principle to a two-year contract to continue coaching the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Kerr still must sign the new deal, which was reported first by ESPN and confirmed to the Associated Press by an anonymous...

California launches diaper program amid criticism over ties

 

SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will provide 400 free diapers to every newborn at about 65 to 75 participating hospitals through the 'Golden State Start' program, partnering with Los Angeles nonprofit Baby2Baby to manufacture and distribute the supplies. The rollout follows a $7.4 million...

Denkey and Evander fire Cincinnati to 2-2 draw

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FC Cincinnati drew 2-2 with Charlotte FC Saturday night after Kevin Denkey and Evander Da Silva Ferreira each scored first-half goals at Charlotte's stadium, and Roman Celentano recorded one save; Idan Toklomati and Pep Biel scored about two minutes apart early in the second half to equalize. The...

Blake OT goal sends Hurricanes into Eastern Conference finals

 

PHILADELPHIA — Jackson Blake scored 5:28 into overtime for his second goal of the game, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers this week and completing a four-game sweep. Frederik Andersen made 15 saves as Carolina finished the series unbeaten, securing advancement to the Eastern...

Portland Fire Return in WNBA Season-Opening Loss Saturday

 

PORTLAND, Ore. The expansion Portland Fire opened their WNBA season at the city's Moda Center, dubbed the “Fire Pit” for the occasion, on Saturday night, drawing an announced sellout of 19,335 and falling 98-83 to the visiting Chicago Sky. Players warmed up in shirts reading “Legacy Reignited” to honor the...

Texas expands disaster declaration as flash floods threaten

 

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a state disaster declaration to include Victoria and Calhoun counties as severe storms and flash flood risks continue through Sunday, May 10, including Mother’s Day. The move follows days of damaging weather along the Texas coast and comes amid heightened concern after last year’s...