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SACRAMENTO —  Gov. Gavin Newsom came close but couldn’t quite bring himself to say it: The drought’s over.It’s disappointing when a governor won’t acknowledge what ordinary citizens already know because they can see things for…

All Whites player Matt Garbett Photo: PHOTOSPORT The All Whites have broken their seven-game scoring drought to beat China 2-1 in the international football friendly in Wellington. After the first game in the two match series…

DUNNIGAN, Calif. —  On the heels of one of California’s wettest winters on record, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced that he will roll back some of the state’s most severe drought restrictions and dramatically increase water supplies…

Danny Lee has made an instant success out of LIV Golf switch. Photo: AFP New Zealand golfer Danny Lee has won his first tournament since 2015 after making the move to LIV Golf. In more than 300 events on the PGA Tour Lee had…

The intensity of extreme drought and rainfall has "sharply" increased over the past 20 years, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Water. These aren't merely tough weather events, they are leading to extremes…

California cancels salmon fishing season…

Carson City, Nevada — Ornamental lawns are banned in Las Vegas, the size of new swimming pools is capped and much of the water used in homes is sent down a wash to be recycled, but Nevada is looking at another significant step to…

Virat Kohli. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Virat Kohli ended his agonising wait for a test century with a painstaking 186 as India racked up 571 to claim a lead of 91 in the fourth and final test against Australia. The hosts, who lead the…

Imperious: Kohli notched up his 28th Test century even as the crowd chanted his name throughout the day. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI The celebrations were subdued. Virat Kohli took off his helmet, raised the bat and kissed the wedding ring…

Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during the 4th day of the fourth test cricket match between India and Australia, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Sunday, March 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI After a wait of 1205 days,…