Semien, Cotton send Athletics past sloppy Astros 3-2

HOUSTON (AP) - Marcus Semien wound up with a Little League home run when Houston kept throwing the ball away to help the Oakland Athletics avoid a sweep with a win over the Houston Astros on Sunday. The play in the 3-2 victory reminded Semien of the last time he was involved in something similar - which actually was in Little League.

Raiders fan prepare for the season

It’s a day Raider Nation has been waiting for, the first home game of the preseason. Despite the Raiders move to Las Vegas, diehard fans said they'll still support the team.

NAACP calling for boycott of NFL, Atlanta Falcons

The NAACP has called for a boycott of the NFL. The organization says the league treated free agent Colin Kaepernick unfairly for his headline grabbing protest during the national anthem.

Eagles' Chris Long supports Malcolm Jenkins during anthem protest

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Chris Long, the Philadelphia defensive end who grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, put his arm around teammate Malcolm Jenkins as a show of unity during the national anthem before the Eagles' exhibition game Thursday night against Buffalo.

Raiders cornerback Sean Smith charged with assault

Oakland Raider cornerback Sean Smith has been charged with assault on a man in Pasadena, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.  

Dallas Stars publicly come out against proposed Texas bathroom bill

The Dallas Stars on Wednesday came out against the proposed “bathroom bill” working its way through the Texas legislature.

VIDEO: Harlem Globetrotter makes incredible basketball shot from helicopter

The Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing trick shots and entertaining exhibitions, but one of their current players may have just outdone himself with his latest feat.

Varsity football at Novato High saved
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The varsity football program at Novato High is back on firm footing after being threatened last week of being eliminated.

Home run king Bonds says he wishes he'd played one more year

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds says he wishes he had played one more season. On the 10th anniversary of breaking baseball's all-time home run record, Bonds tells The Associated Press that he believes he would have hit 800 homers or come very close. Bonds says it "stung" to walk away after topping Hank Aaron's mark in 2007 while playing for the San Francisco Giants. 

A's outfielder Matt Joyce suspended 2 games

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce got into a heated exchange with a fan and called him a gay slur during Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Stephen Curry heats up after slow start in pro golf debut

HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry pumped his right fist, raised his arms in the air with club in hand and gave a firm shoulder bump to caddie Jonnie West, his golf partner on road trips with the Golden State Warriors. After three bogeys in five holes of his professional golf debut, a birdie was worthy of celebration.

LA reaches deal to host 2028 Summer Olympic Games

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

A's trade pitcher Sonny Gray to Yankees

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.