AP source: Catcher James McCann, Mets near $40M, 4-yr deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent catcher James McCann and the New York Mets were close to completing a $40 million, four-year contract Saturday as the team continues to upgrade its roster under new owner Steve Cohen.

California governor taps new senior staff amid tough stretch

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is adding seasoned political operatives after recent departures to his inner circle as he enters the second half of his term amid a difficult stretch of the pa…

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Friday:

Jenkins among 5 ruled out, Crowder questionable for Jets

NEW YORK (AP) — The winless New York Jets will be short-handed in Seattle.

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MATCHDAY: Spurs, Liverpool in action; Sociedad eyes top spot

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday:

Red Wings trade rights to Timashov to Islanders

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings traded the rights to forward Dmytro Timashov to the New York Islanders for future considerations.

Trump loses Wisconsin case while arguing another one

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump lost a federal lawsuit Saturday while his attorney was arguing his case before a skeptical Wisconsin Supreme Court in another lawsuit that liberal justices said “smacks o…

Columbus Crew win 2nd MLS title, beating Seattle 3-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No matter the absences from the lineup or the opponent, Caleb Porter implored the Columbus Crew to impose themselves.

As leaders fete Paris climate pact, Biden pledges to rejoin

PARIS (AP) — U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency, as world leaders staged a virtual gathering to celebrate the fifth anniversary of …

Columbus Crew win MLS Cup final, beating defending champion Seattle Sounders 3-0 for second title

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Crew win MLS Cup final, beating defending champion Seattle Sounders 3-0 for second title.

Chinese authorities detain Bloomberg news assistant

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities have detained a Beijing-based Chinese news assistant for Bloomberg on what they said was suspicion of endangering national security, the American financial news service said.

As leaders set fresh climate goals, Biden pledges US support

PARIS (AP) — U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency, as world leaders staged a virtual gathering to celebrate the fifth anniversary of …

Nelson carries Manhattan over Rider 87-77

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Nelson scored a career-high 27 points as Manhattan topped Rider 87-77 on Saturday night. Elijah Buchanan added 20 points for the Jaspers. Buchanan also had seven rebounds.