After apology, questions about future loom for Lochte
U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte apologized Friday for his behavior surrounding an incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station, saying he should have been more "careful and candid" about how he described what happened after a night of partying with his teammates.
U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte apologized Friday for his behavior surrounding an incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station, saying he should have been more "careful and candid" about how he described what happened after a night of partying with his teammates.
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US swimmer Ryan Lochte apologizes for his behavior
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — US swimmer Ryan Lochte apologizes for his behavior and "not being more careful or candid" in how he described events.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — US swimmer Ryan Lochte apologizes for his behavior and "not being more careful or candid" in how he described events.
Brazilian police official says Lochte lied
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian police official is telling The Associated Press that American swimmer Ryan Lochte fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian police official is telling The Associated Press that American swimmer Ryan Lochte fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro.
The Latest: Judge to ex-NFL star: can't ignore damage
Both former NFL star Darren Sharper and a woman he admitted drugging and raping both made emotional statements before Sharper was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison.
Both former NFL star Darren Sharper and a woman he admitted drugging and raping both made emotional statements before Sharper was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison.
Brazil official: Ryan Lochte made up story about robbery
A Brazilian police official is telling The Associated Press that American swimmer Ryan Lochte fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro.
A Brazilian police official is telling The Associated Press that American swimmer Ryan Lochte fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro.
2 Lochte teammates pulled off plane not allowed to leave Brazil
The USOC says American swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were removed from their flight to the U.S. by Brazilian authorities Wednesday night, hours after a judge ordered gold medalist Ryan Lochte and teammate Jimmy Feigen stay in the country as police investigate their claim they were robbed during the Olympics.
The USOC says American swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were removed from their flight to the U.S. by Brazilian authorities Wednesday night, hours after a judge ordered gold medalist Ryan Lochte and teammate Jimmy Feigen stay in the country as police investigate their claim they were robbed during the Olympics.
Cain implodes in the 5th, Giants swept by Pirates
Andrew McCutchen had two hits, including a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Matt Joyce had a key two-run single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a four-run deficit to complete a three-game sweep of the freefalling San Francisco Giants with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday. The Pirates won their fourth straight game and sixth in seven. They remain a game behind St. Louis, which beat Houston 8-2, in...
Andrew McCutchen had two hits, including a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Matt Joyce had a key two-run single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a four-run deficit to complete a three-game sweep of the freefalling San Francisco Giants with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday. The Pirates won their fourth straight game and sixth in seven. They remain a game behind St. Louis, which beat Houston 8-2, in...
Simone Manuel returns to Houston after Olympic gold medal win
Swimmer Simone Manuel arrives on U.S. soil to George Bush Intercontinental Airport as a history-making athlete. Manuel, 20, who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle event, was the first African American woman to accomplish that feat.
Swimmer Simone Manuel arrives on U.S. soil to George Bush Intercontinental Airport as a history-making athlete. Manuel, 20, who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle event, was the first African American woman to accomplish that feat.
Giants fall into second place following 4-3 loss to Pirates
Giants manager Bruce Bochy is trying to stay positive, even as his ballclub continues to be mired in its longest slump of the season.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy is trying to stay positive, even as his ballclub continues to be mired in its longest slump of the season.
Rangers' 3 runs in 10th beat A's 5-4 when Odor hit by pitch
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rougned Odor was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, forcing home the winning run as the AL-best Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Tuesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rougned Odor was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, forcing home the winning run as the AL-best Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Tuesday night.
49ers sign QB Chirstian Ponder
The 49ers have signed QB Chirstian Ponder...
The 49ers have signed QB Chirstian Ponder...
Katie Ledecky is Stanford freshman's mystery match roommate
Stanford University has a unique way of assigning roommates to first-year students. Incoming freshmen have no idea who they will be living with until move-in day. That means someone will soon be surprised to learn their new roommate is Olympic superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky. Note to new roomy: Katie is going to need a little extra space for those 5 gold medals (4 from Rio and one from...
Stanford University has a unique way of assigning roommates to first-year students. Incoming freshmen have no idea who they will be living with until move-in day. That means someone will soon be surprised to learn their new roommate is Olympic superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky. Note to new roomy: Katie is going to need a little extra space for those 5 gold medals (4 from Rio and one from...
Polanco homers, Vogelsong wins SF return; Bucs beat Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gregory Polanco had a homer and four RBIs, Ryan Vogelsong won in his return to AT&T Park and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 8-5 on Monday night. Andrew McCutchen added two hits, two RBIs and made a spectacular diving , backhanded catch in the eighth to help Pittsburgh move within one game of idle St. Louis for the second NL wild card. That...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gregory Polanco had a homer and four RBIs, Ryan Vogelsong won in his return to AT&T Park and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 8-5 on Monday night. Andrew McCutchen added two hits, two RBIs and made a spectacular diving , backhanded catch in the eighth to help Pittsburgh move within one game of idle St. Louis for the second NL wild card. That...
Detwiler gives up Beltre slam as A's fall to Rangers 5-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ross Detwiler felt his command deserting him when he allowed the hit that ended Texas' 24-inning scoreless streak. The Oakland left-hander wasn't around much longer after giving up Adrian Beltre's grand slam an inning later. Beltre's decisive fifth-inning homer came three batters after Detwiler hit Shin-Soo Choo with a pitch that broke the leadoff...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ross Detwiler felt his command deserting him when he allowed the hit that ended Texas' 24-inning scoreless streak. The Oakland left-hander wasn't around much longer after giving up Adrian Beltre's grand slam an inning later. Beltre's decisive fifth-inning homer came three batters after Detwiler hit Shin-Soo Choo with a pitch that broke the leadoff...
Bumgarner, Span lead Giants to 6-2 victory over Baltimore
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner snapped a five-start winless streak with seven shutout innings, Denard Span had four RBIs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Saturday night. Bumgarner (11-7) had lost five of his previous seven decisions. He allowed just three hits, struck out eight and allowed three walks.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner snapped a five-start winless streak with seven shutout innings, Denard Span had four RBIs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Saturday night. Bumgarner (11-7) had lost five of his previous seven decisions. He allowed just three hits, struck out eight and allowed three walks.
San Francisco Giants unveil statue of pitcher Gaylord Perry
The San Francisco Giants unveiled a new statue of Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry in front of AT&T Park Saturday afternoon.
The San Francisco Giants unveiled a new statue of Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry in front of AT&T Park Saturday afternoon.
Orioles back in first in AL East with win over Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mark Trumbo regained the major league lead with his 33rd home run and the Baltimore Orioles moved back into first place in the AL East with a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Trumbo's two-run homer in the third inning off Giants starter Matt Cain traveled an estimated 441 feet, landing near the back of the stands in left field. Earlier...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mark Trumbo regained the major league lead with his 33rd home run and the Baltimore Orioles moved back into first place in the AL East with a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Trumbo's two-run homer in the third inning off Giants starter Matt Cain traveled an estimated 441 feet, landing near the back of the stands in left field. Earlier...
Davis, Alonso spark A's to 6-3 win over Mariners
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yonder Alonso hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth inning off rookie Joe Wieland and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 6-3 on Friday night to end the Mariners' six-game winning streak. Khris Davis added his career-high 28th home run, Marcus Semien matched his career-high with four hits and Stephen Vogt had an RBI double and scored twice to help the...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yonder Alonso hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth inning off rookie Joe Wieland and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 6-3 on Friday night to end the Mariners' six-game winning streak. Khris Davis added his career-high 28th home run, Marcus Semien matched his career-high with four hits and Stephen Vogt had an RBI double and scored twice to help the...
Ledecky outshines Phelps, sets world record in Rio
Katie Ledecky even upstaged Michael Phelps at the Olympics on Friday.
Katie Ledecky even upstaged Michael Phelps at the Olympics on Friday.