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The A's responded swiftly. 

Los Angeles has reached a deal with international Olympic leaders to host the 2028 Summer Games.

The Oakland A's traded right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray and $1,500,000 international bonus slot cash to the New York Yankees for outfielder Dustin Fowler, infielder Jorge Mateo and right-handed pitcher James Kaprielian the club announced today.  The three players are ranked as the fourth, eighth and 12th best prospects respectively in the Yankees farm system by MLB.com.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Pablo Sandoval is back with the San Francisco Giants after signing a minor league contract with the team he broke into the majors leagues with on Saturday. The 2012 World Series MVP walked into the Giants clubhouse at AT&T Park as if he'd never left, shaking hands with players and grabbing bullpen catcher and former teammate Eli Whiteside in a bear hug from behind.

A 101-year-old runner from Louisiana who took up sprinting a year ago set a senior woman's record in the 100-yard dash for her age group last weekend. 

LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson, the former football star, TV pitchman and now Nevada prison inmate No. 1027820, will have a lot going for him when he asks state parole board members this week to release him after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia.

LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson, the former football star, TV pitchman and now Nevada prison inmate No. 1027820, will have a lot going for him when he asks state parole board members this week to release him after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia.

Boston signed Sandoval to a five-year, $95 million contract in 2015 after seven seasons in San Francisco.

“I could easily fall asleep in front of a rock concert without hearing a sound.  That's how deaf I am.” Sacramento-area native Liz Cocker was 15 months old when her parents realized something wasn’t right.

You can't have a big head for this sport., and feet first is the last thing you want.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) - Thousands of surfers have taken to the waters off California in tribute to wetsuit pioneer Jack O'Neill.

More changes for the Palo Alto school district, following a 2 Investigates report that uncovered a campus sex assault scandal. District officials announced a new Title IX coordinator will begin work on Wednesday. 

A San Jose Earthquakes player is in critical condition after a swimming accident in Lake Tahoe, team officials said Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on the Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest (all times local):

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Kevin Durant has agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth about $53 million to remain with the Golden State Warriors. The deal calls for about $25 million in the first year with a player option for the second season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract cannot be signed until Thursday.

After 19 seasons in San Jose, Patrick Marleau has found a new home. The Sharks' career leading goal scorer signed an $18.75 million, three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday in hopes of winning the Stanley Cup that eluded him for so long in San Jose.

Warrior star player Stephen Curry has agreed to a five-year, $201 million deal extension, described as the richest contract in league history, according to reports.