Villanova tops Michigan 79-62 for 2nd national title in 3 years

Villanova caps dominating NCAA Tournament run with 79-62 victory over Michigan for 2nd championship in 3 seasons.  This is the Wildcats’ second national title in three seasons.

That Kid's Got Game: four-year-old shreds on a snowboard

Jackson Williams has game. The young, fearless snowboarder who’s already venturing out of bounds is this week’s talent on “That Kid’s Got Game.”

Half-brother of Damian Lillard shot in mall parking lot

Authorities say the half-brother of Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was shot Friday during a confrontation with two men in a mall parking lot.

Matt Barnes organizes rally for Stephon Clark

Former Sacramento Kings player Matt Barnes joined the cause with protestors in Sacramento who are demanding accountability for the shooting death of Stephon Clark.

Extra security for Kings, Warriors matchup in Sacramento

Extra security measures were put in place for Saturday’s matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors at the Golden 1 center in anticipation of protests over the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark. 

Mayor Farrell declares today Jean Dolores Schmidt Day

A 98-year-old sister who has drawn national attention in the sports sphere is a native San Francisco who attended St. Paul High School, and today is declared Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt Day in her honor, the mayor said.

Former Raider Smith a no-show at arraignment connected to domestic violence

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Former Oakland Raider Aldon Smith failed to appear at his  arraignment today in San Francisco Superior Court, prompting a judge to issue a $50,000 warrant for his arrest that would only go into effect if Smith misses his upcoming court date next week.

From the A's opener: new food, the Treehouse and promotions

It’s Opening Day all around the league and in Oakland that means new stuff. Beyond the young, exciting team the Athletics have put together are concession stands serving up powerful plates and a new space offering fans a unique experience at the Coliseum.

White Sox rehire man who wrongly spent decades in prison

The Chicago White Sox have welcomed back a former groundskeeper who spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

Oakland A's want to buy Coliseum site

The Oakland A’s said on Monday they want to assume control of the Coliseum in exchange for paying more than $135 million of city and county debt.

NFL star Michael Bennett indicted for injury to elderly woman at Super Bowl LI

"Honestly, I don't think there's a tight end in the NFL that can block me," said Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett. He obviously thinks highly of himself, but the leader of the Houston Police Department is not that impressed with the NFL star.

Sixty students disappointed basketball event at Oracle canceled

Sixty high school basketball players from around the state say they're disappointed and upset after they thought they would be playing at Oracle Arena on Sunday: The billboard outside the Oakland arena had a message welcoming the state All-Stars to a tournament.

MRI reveals Grade 2 MCL sprain for Stephen Curry, will be re-evaluated in three weeks

MRI results revealed Saturday that Warriors superstar Stephen Curry suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during Friday’s win (106-94) over the Atlanta Hawks, team officials said. 

Oakland A's vow to charge Giants fans more for coliseum parking

The Oakland Athletics took a playful poke at a rival team today, promising to charge San Francisco Giants fans more for Oakland Coliseum parking, and BART promptly capitalized on the joke.

Bumgarner breaks pitching hand when hit by line drive

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner is hurt for the second straight year, breaking a bone in his pitching hand when it was hit by a line drive off the bat of Kansas City's Whit Merrifield during a spring training game on Friday.

Former Raider Aldon Smith arrested again

Former Oakland Raider Aldon Smith, released from the team following an alleged domestic violence incident in San Francisco earlier this month, has been arrested this morning.

Eric Reid says he doesn't plan to protest during anthem

Free agent safety Eric Reid said Thursday he is not planning to protest during the national anthem this upcoming season.

Richard Sherman officially introduced as a 49er

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Richard Sherman spent seven years tormenting the San Francisco 49ers with his lockdown coverage, colorful trash talk and celebratory turkey eating at midfield.