Astros-Rangers series relocated to Florida
Major League Baseball announced today that the upcoming Houston Astros’ home series vs. the Texas Rangers has been relocated to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Astros will be considered the home team and will bat last. The games will have first pitch slated for 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday and 1:10 p.m. (ET) on Thursday. No...
Major League Baseball announced today that the upcoming Houston Astros’ home series vs. the Texas Rangers has been relocated to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Astros will be considered the home team and will bat last. The games will have first pitch slated for 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday and 1:10 p.m. (ET) on Thursday. No...
49ers release LB Ahmad Brooks after 8 seasons with team
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers have released outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks after eight seasons with the team.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers have released outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks after eight seasons with the team.
NAACP requests meeting with NFL commissioner about Colin Kaepernick
The nation’s oldest civil rights organization on Wednesday requested a meeting with the NFL Commissioner to discuss First Amendment rights and players, namely former San Francisco 49er’s quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem.
The nation’s oldest civil rights organization on Wednesday requested a meeting with the NFL Commissioner to discuss First Amendment rights and players, namely former San Francisco 49er’s quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem.
ESPN pulls announcer from game because he has Confederate general's name
In the wake of the events in Charlottesville, Va., ESPN decided to pull one of its announcers from calling a University of Virginia football game -- because his name is Robert Lee.
In the wake of the events in Charlottesville, Va., ESPN decided to pull one of its announcers from calling a University of Virginia football game -- because his name is Robert Lee.
Cavaliers trade Kyrie Irving to Celtics for Isaiah Thomas
CLEVELAND (AP) - Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself.
Santa Clara mayor, 49ers clash over what team owes city
The mayor of Santa Clara is clashing with the 49ers again over what the team owes her city.
The mayor of Santa Clara is clashing with the 49ers again over what the team owes her city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Raiders' Marshawn Lynch takes a seat for National Anthem in pre-season opener
Oakland Raiders player Marshawn Lynch took a seat during the National Anthem.
Oakland Raiders player Marshawn Lynch took a seat during the National Anthem.
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.
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.
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.
Spike Lee promotes NYC rally for former 49er Colin Kaepernick
NEW YORK (AP) - Spike Lee is promoting a planned rally for free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
NEW YORK (AP) - Spike Lee is promoting a planned rally for free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Varsity football at Novato High saved
The varsity football program at Novato High is back on firm footing after being threatened last week of being eliminated.
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.
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.
Local little league team closes in on Little League World Series
The Canyon Creek all-stars are NorCal kings.
The Canyon Creek all-stars are NorCal kings.
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.
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.
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.