Beathard leads 49ers past Giants 31-21 for 1st win of season

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- C.J. Beathard threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a third score to lead the San Francisco 49ers to their first win of the season with a 31-21 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.

Maple Grove scores 3 touchdowns in final minute for comeback win

The Maple Grove High School football team was down 17 points with just over a minute to go in Thursday night's Class 6A quarterfinal game, but an incredible comeback now has them headed to the state semifinals.

Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett lands new 10-year contract

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) -- Randy Bennett has been rewarded for successfully transforming the men's basketball program at tiny Saint Mary's College over nearly two decades, receiving a new 10-year contract through the 2026-27 season.

Boston radio host apologizes after mocking Roy Halladay's death calling him a 'moron'

While the family, friends, and fans of Roy Halladay continue to grieve the tragic death of the former Phillies pitcher, two Boston-area radio hosts spent a portion of the day following his death criticizing his actions on his final day.

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is among the young women sexually abused by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor.

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is among the young women sexually abused by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor.

Giants' Buster Posey wins Silver Slugger Award for the fourth time in his career

Buster Posey was honored with the 2017 Silver Slugger Award for the fourth time in his career. The honor acknowledges him as having the best bat amongst National League catchers.

Raiders a major disappointment heading into bye

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Smart draft picks by general manager Reggie McKenzie were the key for the Oakland Raiders' transformation from a team that failed to produce a winning record for 13 years to one that won 12 games a year ago and was considered a top contender in the AFC this season.

Raiders bocce ball tournament raises money for local kids

The Raiders aren’t playing football this week, but they were still competing.  In a manner of speaking.

Former Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay killed in plane crash

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has died following a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico.

Raiders need changes to take the next step

Let me start by saying this: I like Jack Del Rio. He seems like a great guy, he grew up in the Bay Area, and he helped the Raiders begin to turn their fortunes around.

Flanagan upsets Keitany, ends US drought at NYC Marathon

NEW YORK (AP) - Shalane Flanagan thought about the seven years building to this race, possibly her last. She thought about the running star striding next to her. She thought about her family. She thought about Meb. With one hellacious holler at the finish, it all poured out. Flanagan dethroned Mary Keitany on Sunday and became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since...

Nick Buoniconti will donate brain to CTE research: 'I'm not half the man I used to be'

Nick Buoniconti is a 76-year-old hall of fame linebacker that suffers from neurological and cognitive related health issues. He announced Friday that he will donate his brain to further the study of concussions in the NFL after he dies.

Stephen Curry puzzled over mention in GOP tax proposal

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry doesn't know how he became the only person named in the House Republicans' tax plan. "It was weird, that's about it," Curry said following Golden State's 112-92 win over San Antonio Thursday night. "There's a lot of people wondering why I was called out, whatever the case may be, but mama, I made...

Report says Texans QB Watson suffers torn ACL, surgery will end his season

Two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson sustained a season-ending knee injury in practice on Thursday.

Red Sox hire Tony La Russa as special assistant

BOSTON (AP) -- Tony La Russa and Dave Dombrowski have been talking about working together again since meeting more than three decades ago.  

Astros beat Dodgers 5-1, win World Series

From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7.

Carlos Correa's fiancé opens up about the moment of the World Series proposal

It was a magical ending to an amazing season, for the Houston Astros after winning the 2017 World Series. For one player, it was an especially magical moment. Houston Astros' Carlos Correa shortstop decided to pop the question to his girlfriend, Daniella Rodriguez, Miss Texas USA at Dodger stadium.