New bill to build Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada’s cost at $380 million
May 27, 2023 GMTCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A bill introduced late Friday in the Nevada Legislature would give the Oakland Athletics up to $380 million for a potential 30,000-seat, $1.5 billion retractable roof stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics’ prospective move to Las Vegas could take place when owners meet from June 13-15 in New York.
“It’s possible that a relocation vote could happen as early as June,” Manfred said Thursday at Milwaukee during his tour of major league stadiums to speak with players.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Three girls and six boys, ranging in age from 12 to 17, were arrested for nearly three dozen robberies that officials with the Oakland Police Department say have terrorized the community.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with a street name in California
May 17, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The late Tupac Shakur will have a stretch of an Oakland street renamed for him after a unanimous vote by the city council Tuesday.
Shakur was born in Harlem and later lived in Baltimore, Maryland; and in Marin City, California, but credited Oakland as the location where he got his “game” and launched his career, according to legislation authorizing the commemorative street renaming.
Oakland 2nd California diocese to seek bankruptcy over abuse
May 8, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland filed for bankruptcy Monday due to hundreds of new child sex abuse claims, becoming the second diocese in California to do so.
The San Francisco Bay Area diocese faces more than 330 lawsuits brought under a California law allowing claims that would have otherwise expired, Bishop Michael C.
Oakland teachers union on strike; schools open without them
May 5, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — More than 3,000 teachers and other workers in the Oakland Unified School District went on strike Thursday, saying the district failed to bargain in good faith on a new contract that asks for more resources for students and higher pay for employees.
California bill advances, requiring Big Tech to pay for news
May 2, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Big Tech companies such as Google and Meta might soon have to pay media outlets for posting and using their news content under a proposed California measure attempting to save local journalism.
A’s met by fans in Oakland with chants of `Sell the team!′
April 29, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Just 6,423 fans showed up for the Athletics’ first home game since announcing a deal for land to build a ballpark in Las Vegas, many chanting “Sell the team!” and “Stay in Oakland!” during an 11-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
15-month-old girl wounded by barrage of gunfire in Oakland
April 26, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 15-month-old girl was shot in the stomach by a stray bullet that hit her family's vehicle in Oakland, police said. She underwent surgery and is in stable condition.
The family was driving home Monday evening through Oakland — which has experienced a surge of shootings in recent days — when they heard a barrage of gunfire as they approached an intersection, Lt.
Manfred: ‘Sorry’ for Oakland fans; A’s can compete in Vegas
April 24, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he feels “sorry for the fans in Oakland” about the Athletics’ plans to relocate to Las Vegas but denies claims by Oakland’s mayor that the franchise used negotiations with the city as leverage.
Racist texts by California police lead to federal lawsuit
April 20, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The city of Antioch, California and members of its scandalized police force have been hit with a federal lawsuit for civil rights violations stemming from a barrage of racist text messages that have shocked the community.
Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas
April 20, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area.
Athletics sinking to new depths amid terrible start
April 17, 2023 GMTBaseball's new pitch timer finally met its match this week in the form of Oakland's pitching staff.
The Athletics walked 17 batters in a 17-6 loss to the New York Mets on Friday night.
Police: 2 arrests in slayings of teen brothers in Oakland
April 2, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of teenage brothers Angel Soleto and Jazy Soleto at a birthday party in Oakland last October, authorities said.
2023 Major League Schedule
March 28, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia at Miami, 6:40 p.m.
2023 Major League Schedule
March 28, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia at Miami, 6:40 p.m.
2023 Major League Schedule
March 28, 2023 GMTAtlanta at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.
2023 Major League Schedule
March 27, 2023 GMTAtlanta at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.
2023 Major League Schedule
March 27, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia at Miami, 6:40 p.m.
Zoo recovers 5 of 6 birds that escaped storm-damaged aviary
March 27, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — California's Oakland Zoo has recovered all but one of six birds that flew the coop last week when a tree fell during a storm and damaged an aviary.
A pied crow named Deauville was captured Saturday after an Oakland resident a few miles from the zoo reported that the distinctive black-and-white bird was in her yard, according to the zoo's social media posts.
Montas wasn’t fully healthy when traded to Yankees from A’s
March 8, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Frankie Montas said Wednesday that his shoulder wasn't fully healthy when he was acquired by the New York Yankees at the trade deadline last season, but the right-handed starter said he tried to “push through” after joining his new team.
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Suspect in Michigan hit-and-run returned to US
February 24, 2023 GMTA Michigan woman who fled to Thailand to avoid the consequences of a hit-and-run crash that killed a suburban Detroit college student has returned to the U.S., a sheriff said Friday.
Tubtim “Sue” Howson, 57, of Oakland Township, is in custody while she awaits a detention hearing Tuesday that would clear the way for her return to Michigan to face state and federal charges, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a news release.
Moore’s 35 lead Oakland past Wright State 75-68
February 24, 2023 GMTROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Jalen Moore scored 35 points as Oakland beat Wright State 75-68 on Thursday night.
Moore had nine rebounds and six assists for the Golden Grizzlies (13-17, 11-8 Horizon League).
Ex-Oakland, California, police chief appeals his firing
February 24, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The former police chief for the city of Oakland who was fired last week over the alleged cover-up of an officer’s misconduct filed an appeal to what he says was his wrongful termination.
Yankees’ Montas has surgery, could return in 2nd half
February 22, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla (AP) — Frankie Montas won't start throwing until at least late May following right shoulder surgery, a timetable that could allow him to pitch for the New York Yankees in the season's second half.
Oakland airport, 50K in Bay Area lose power due to fire
February 20, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A power substation fire temporarily caused outages at the Oakland International Airport and left 50,000 customers around the east San Francisco Bay Area without electricity Sunday, Oakland fire officials said.
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Davis scores 30, Detroit Mercy takes down Oakland 96-74
February 18, 2023 GMTAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Antoine Davis' 30 points led Detroit Mercy over Oakland 96-74 on Friday night.
Davis now has 3,512 career points and is now 156 points shy of Pete Maravich's all-time Division I scoring record with three regular season games remaining plus at least one game in the Horizon League tournament.
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Oakland fires police chief for alleged misconduct cover-up
February 16, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Oakland Police Department lost its seventh head of police in as many years Wednesday over the alleged cover-up of an officer’s misconduct in a scandal that threatens to extend two decades of federal oversight — the longest of any police department in the country.
Oakland defeats IUPUI 85-81
February 16, 2023 GMTROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Trey Townsend and Jalen Moore scored 23 points apiece as Oakland beat IUPUI 85-81 on Wednesday night.
Townsend also contributed six rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (12-16, 10-7 Horizon League).
Manfred: Oakland owner focusing on move to Las Vegas
February 16, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher has focused on Las Vegas of late as a new home for the franchise.
Manfred, speaking Wednesday at baseball's Cactus League media day, isn't closing the door on the team remaining in Oakland.
Yankees’ Montas needs surgery, out most or all of season
February 15, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla, (AP) — Frankie Montas needs shoulder surgery and will miss most or all of the New York Yankees' season.
As pitchers and catchers reported to spring training on Wednesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the 29-year-old right-hander will have right shoulder surgery on Feb.
Rand, Freeman rally Milwaukee to 80-77 OT win over Oakland
February 12, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Ahmad Rand scored 16 points and BJ Freeman hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime to lift Milwaukee over Oakland 80-77 on Saturday night.
Rand also grabbed six rebounds for the Panthers (18-8, 12-4 Horizon League).
Oakland bakery owner dies after violent robbery
February 11, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The owner of an Oakland bakery and social justice activist died Thursday from injuries she sustained after being dragged more than 50 feet by a car during a violent robbery.
Jen Angel was sitting inside her car Monday behind a bank in downtown Oakland when a thief broke into the car and grabbed her purse.
Townsend scores 23, Oakland knocks off Green Bay 59-47
February 10, 2023 GMTGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Trey Townsend scored 23 points to help Oakland defeat Green Bay 59-47 on Thursday night.
Townsend also contributed 12 rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (11-15, 9-6 Horizon League).
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Moore scores 25, Oakland downs Cleveland State 92-89 in OT
February 4, 2023 GMTROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Jalen Moore scored 25 points and Oakland had two other players over 20 points in a 92-89 overtime victory over Cleveland State on Saturday.
Moore had seven assists and five steals for the Golden Grizzlies (10-15, 8-6 Horizon League).
Godfrey propels Purdue Fort Wayne over Oakland 82-73
February 3, 2023 GMTAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Jarred Godfrey scored 32 points to lead Purdue Fort Wayne to an 82-73 victory over Oakland on Thursday night.
Godfrey also grabbed seven rebounds for the Mastodons (15-9, 7-6 Horizon League).
New California DA to re-examine Bay Area police shootings
February 1, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The new district attorney for California's Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area said Tuesday that a new Public Accountability Unit will re-investigate eight police shootings and custody deaths, including two killings of unarmed men by the same Oakland police officer.
Free agent Josh Harrison, Phillies reach 1-year deal
January 29, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Free agent infielder Josh Harrison and the Philadelphia Phillies have reached agreement on a one-year deal, his MSM Sports agency announced Sunday.
The 35-year-old Harrison batted .272 with seven home runs and 27 RBIs in 119 games for the Chicago White Sox last season.
Cohill scores 25, leads Youngstown State over Oakland 77-73
January 28, 2023 GMTYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Dwayne Cohill scored 25 points as Youngstown State beat Oakland 77-73 on Friday night.
Cohill added five rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Penguins (16-6, 8-3 Horizon League).
Enaruna powers Cleveland State past Purdue Fort Wayne 79-74
January 28, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Tristan Enaruna scored 19 points as Cleveland State beat Purdue Fort Wayne 79-74 on Friday night.
Enaruna added eight rebounds and five assists for the Vikings (13-9, 8-3 Horizon League).
Tanzania squeezes Maasai by seizing livestock, report says
January 27, 2023 GMTMOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — The Tanzanian government is seizing livestock from Indigenous Maasai herders in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in its latest attempt to clear way for tourism and trophy hunting, a report released Thursday said.
Attackers kill 1, wound 4 during Oakland music video filming
January 25, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A shooting during filming of a music video at an Oakland gas station that killed one person and wounded four others may have been gang-related, police said Tuesday.
Monday’s Scores
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House scores 32 to propel Oakland over Detroit Mercy 76-67
January 24, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Jalen Moore scored 32 points to lead Oakland to a 76-67 victory over Detroit Mercy on Monday night.
Moore made 8 of 16 shots with two 3-pointers and 14 of 16 free throws for the Golden Grizzlies (9-12, 7-3 Horizon League).
Oakland police chief on leave over handling of misconduct
January 20, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland's police chief was placed on administrative leave Thursday after an investigation concluded he failed to properly handle serious misconduct by an officer.
Chief LeRonne Armstrong was placed on paid leave indefinitely and Assistant Chief Darren Allison was named acting chief.
Moore’s 27 lead Oakland past IUPUI 83-77 in OT
January 20, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Moore scored 27 points, including a 3-pointer with four seconds left in regulation, and nine in overtime as Oakland beat IUPUI 83-77 on Thursday night.
Shintaro Fujinami ready to get started in majors with A’s
January 17, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In beautifully spoken English, Shintaro Fujinami formally introduced himself then asked that everyone simply call him “Fuji.”
“Like Mt. Fuji,” he explained. And, nope, he's never been.
Rush’s 30 lead Youngstown State over Oakland 85-69
January 14, 2023 GMTAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Brandon Rush scored 30 points as Youngstown State beat Oakland 85-69 on Saturday.
Rush shot 11 for 16, including 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Penguins (14-5, 6-2 Horizon League).
Detroit Mercy’s Davis sets NCAA career 3-point record
January 14, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Antoine Davis of Detroit Mercy set the NCAA record for career 3-pointers on Saturday, hitting a career-best 11 3s and scoring a season-high 41 points in an 87-75 win over Robert Morris.
Townsend’s 30 lead Oakland past Robert Morris 69-65
January 13, 2023 GMTAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Trey Townsend's 30 points led Oakland over Robert Morris 69-65 on Thursday night.
Townsend added seven rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (7-11, 5-2 Horizon League). Blake Lampman scored 18 points and added four steals.
Monday’s Scores
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Moore’s 20 help Oakland knock off Wright State 75-73
January 8, 2023 GMTFAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Jalen Moore had 20 points and Rocket Watts hit a 3-pointer from the right corner with 12.6 seconds lift to give Oakland a 75-73 victory over Wright State on Sunday.
Padres sign Engel, Honeywell to 1-year contracts
January 7, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres signed outfielder Adam Engel and right-hander Brent Honeywell to one-year contracts on Friday.
The 31-year-old Engel played in 119 games last season for the Chicago White Sox, making 60 starts.
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