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Apple Cup rivalry tops this week in the Pac-12
Conference leader Washington at Washington State headlines the week in the Pac-12
Predators' PK Subban welcomes home girlfriend Lindsey Vonn with balloons, goat cake
Retiring Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn gets big welcome home from Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban.
Report: Ex-Detroit Tigers broadcaster Mario Impemba to join Boston Red Sox radio team
Mario Impemba, the former Tigers play-by-play voice who was fired following a tussle with his broadcast partner, is reportedly joining the Red Sox. [...]
Joel Embiid after 76ers' loss to Celtics: 'Referees (expletive) sucked'
Joel Embiid had strong words for the refs after his Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Boston Celtics once again.
Mike Krzyzewski addresses Corey Maggette being accused of rape during his time at Duke
Mike Krzyzewski addressed Corey Maggette being identified as the unnamed Duke basketball player who allegedly sexually assaulted Meredith Watson. [...]
No. 2 Duke stuns No. 20 Louisville with historic 23-point comeback
Duke overcame a 23-point second-half deficit, the largest such comeback in the Coach K era, per ESPN, to stun Louisville. &nb [...]
'King' the wire fox terrier claims Best in Show title at 143rd Westminster Dog Show
Terriers continue to be the most dominant group in Westminster history, as a wire fox terrier won Best in Show at the 143rd Westminster Dog Show. [...]
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Dogs from the hound, toy, non-sporting, herding, sporting, working and terrier groups compete to be best of show at the 143rd Westminster dog show. [...]
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers force Colin Kaepernick's name out of Black History resolution
Colin Kaepernick, a Milwaukee native, was included in a Wisconsin resolution of prominent black Americans to be honored, but Republicans objected. [...]
'Papa John' Schnatter, famous Louisville fan, wears Kentucky gear behind Rupp Arena bench
"Papa John" Schnatter was formerly a big supporter of Louisville sports, but he wore Kentucky gear behind the Wildcats bench Tuesday night. &nb [...]
Opinion: Cubs ask forgiveness for their sins, from racist emails to Addison Russell situation
As spring training gets underway, Cubs president Theo Epstein was on the defensive after a questionable winter for the organization. [...]
Tiger Woods commits to play in WGC-Mexico Championship next week, report says
Tiger Woods qualified for the 30-player WGC-Mexico Championship field by virtue of his second-place finish in the 2018 FedEx Cup standings. [...]
SafeSport won't complete investigation into deceased figure skating champion John Coughlin
John Couglin took his own life on Jan. 18, one day after he received an interim suspension from SafeSport.
NBA says no rules broken in Simmons-Johnson meeting request
NBA says Magic Johnson did not break any league tampering rules when he spoke about 76ers' Ben Simmons
Kyler Murray's NFL team fits: Raiders, Redskins among nine who could target QB
Kyler Murray is officially in for the 2019 NFL draft. But which team could target the diminutive former Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner? & [...]

Warriors 115, Jazz 108: Warriors’ Klay Thompson shakes off left finger injury
Warriors coach Steve Kerr expects Klay Thompson to play in Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers
Santa Cruz County approves plan to close homeless camp, shelter residents
SANTA CRUZ — A plan to close a large homeless encampment near downtown Santa Cruz and funnel its residents into an assortment of emergency shelters earned approval Tuesday from Santa Cruz County [...]
DeMarcus Cousins to sit out Wednesday’s game in Portland
With back-to-back games this week, Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he will sit DeMarcus Cousins on Wednesday when the Warriors play the Trail Blazers in Portland.
Man threatens to jump from Cement Ship pier in Aptos
APTOS — They came one and all in hopes he would walk away without injury. Spectators packed Seacliff State Beach and the bluffs Tuesday afternoon into the night to see what happens when someone [...]
Coast Line: John Leopold to meet with constituents
John Leopold to meet with constituents Santa Cruz County Supervisor John Leopold will hold his regular monthly constituent meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at People’s Coffee, 1200 17th Ave. Leo [...]
James Kohut’s codefendant dodges hearing
SANTA CRUZ — Neurosurgeon James Kohut, who is accused of molesting children in videos recorded in Santa Cruz County, nor his two codefendants appeared for a hearing this week in Santa Cruz Count [...]
Cartoonist’s take | Green New Deal
Catherine Rampell | Democrats in 2020 at risk of turning into Republicans of 2016
Democrats in 2020 are at risk of turning into Republicans in 2016, minus the racism. By which I mean: emphasizing empty slogans instead of evidence-based policy, rejecting experts in favor of cranks, [...]
Editorial | Mr. Trump, tear down your wall
What a surprise. The morning after Fox News’ Sean Hannity said President Trump should not accept Congress’ border security compromise, the president backed away from the deal. Trump a [...]
Watsonville High boys soccer team wins PCAL Gabilan Division | Local Roundup
Juniors Eric Vazquez and Julian Garcia scored goals as the Watsonville High boys soccer tied Soledad 2-all Monday night to clinch the Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division title out [...]

Game Preview: Warriors vs. Trail Blazers - 2/14/19
The Warriors make their way to Portland on Wednesday to take on the Trail Blazers for their final regular season matchup.
Dubs Fend-off Jazz
Dubs use 17-2 fourth quarter run to beat Utah
Dubs Daily: The Starting Five
Take note of some select headlines, interviews and podcasts that every Dubs fan should access to stay up to date on the squad, both on and off the court.
Game Preview: Warriors vs. Jazz - 2/12/19
The Warriors meet the Utah Jazz for the third and final regular season matchup between the two teams.
KD Delivers in Dubs' Win Over Heat
KD came up huge in the fourth quarter of a close battle with the Heat