A stunner in Rio: Phelps beaten by 21-year-old in 100 fly
A stunner at the Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps was beaten. Rather handily at that.
A stunner at the Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps was beaten. Rather handily at that.
Warriors entering unfamiliar territory
It doesn't matter if you love the Warriors or you hate them. They will be watched more than any other team in the NBA this year.
It doesn't matter if you love the Warriors or you hate them. They will be watched more than any other team in the NBA this year.
Reports: Gabbert to start during 49ers pre-season opener
Reports coming out of 49ers practice today indicated that Blaine Gabbert will start the 49ers preseason opener against the Houston Texans.
Reports coming out of 49ers practice today indicated that Blaine Gabbert will start the 49ers preseason opener against the Houston Texans.
NFL denies Cowboys' request to wear decal honoring fallen Dallas officers
The NFL denied the Dallas Cowboys’ request to wear a decal on their helmets during the season that would have paid tribute to the five police officers killed last month in an ambush.
The NFL denied the Dallas Cowboys’ request to wear a decal on their helmets during the season that would have paid tribute to the five police officers killed last month in an ambush.
United States eliminated by Sweden in Olympic women's soccer quarterfinal after penalty shoot-out.
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — United States eliminated by Sweden in Olympic women's soccer quarterfinal after penalty shoot-out. .
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — United States eliminated by Sweden in Olympic women's soccer quarterfinal after penalty shoot-out. .
Stanford swimmer Simone Manuel makes Olympic history
Stanford Junior Simone Manuel was brought to tears Thursday after becoming the first African-American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in swimming. Not only did she make history, she did it by winning gold.
Stanford Junior Simone Manuel was brought to tears Thursday after becoming the first African-American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in swimming. Not only did she make history, she did it by winning gold.
Biles, Phelps power their way to more gold in Rio
Michael Phelps and Simone Biles powered their way to more gold medals with rousing routs at the Rio Games on Thursday.
Michael Phelps and Simone Biles powered their way to more gold medals with rousing routs at the Rio Games on Thursday.
A's use 8th different starter in 8 days, fall to Orioles
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For the first few innings, the final starter in the Oakland Athletics' improvised eight-man rotation did just fine. Then, Andrew Triggs ran into Mark Trumbo and trouble. Trumbo hit a grand slam for his major league-leading 32nd homer and drove in five runs as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Athletics 9-6 Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Because of injuries to...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For the first few innings, the final starter in the Oakland Athletics' improvised eight-man rotation did just fine. Then, Andrew Triggs ran into Mark Trumbo and trouble. Trumbo hit a grand slam for his major league-leading 32nd homer and drove in five runs as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Athletics 9-6 Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Because of injuries to...
Blaine Gabbert Should Start
Blaine Gabbert should start over Colin Kaepernick
Blaine Gabbert should start over Colin Kaepernick
A's win 1-0 to knock Orioles out of first place
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ross Detwiler knows it will take more than one strong outing for people to take him seriously again as a starting pitcher. Eight scoreless innings in his Oakland Athletics debut is certainly a good place to start, and far more than what manager Bob Melvin hoped for from his new left-hander. Detwiler and John Axford combined on a seven-hitter and Oakland beat...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ross Detwiler knows it will take more than one strong outing for people to take him seriously again as a starting pitcher. Eight scoreless innings in his Oakland Athletics debut is certainly a good place to start, and far more than what manager Bob Melvin hoped for from his new left-hander. Detwiler and John Axford combined on a seven-hitter and Oakland beat...
Barry Bonds ejected as a coach
It was a first for Barry Bonds as a baseball coach as the Giants and Marlins were playing a day game in Miami.
It was a first for Barry Bonds as a baseball coach as the Giants and Marlins were playing a day game in Miami.
Bats apparently stolen from Jose Canseco's SUV
Someone apparently stole bats from Jose Canseco's SUV which was parked in Pittsburg...
Someone apparently stole bats from Jose Canseco's SUV which was parked in Pittsburg...
ESPN anchor John Saunders dead at 61
John Saunders, a longtime ESPN on-air reporter, has died. He was 61.
John Saunders, a longtime ESPN on-air reporter, has died. He was 61.
Smolinski, Neal help A's win second straight over Orioles
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jake Smolinski singled and scored the deciding run in the third inning, rookie Zach Neal earned his first career win as a starter and the Oakland Athletics held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Tuesday night. Danny Valencia and Khris Davis drove in a run apiece as the A's won consecutive games for the first time since July 26-27 to keep Wade Miley winless...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jake Smolinski singled and scored the deciding run in the third inning, rookie Zach Neal earned his first career win as a starter and the Oakland Athletics held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Tuesday night. Danny Valencia and Khris Davis drove in a run apiece as the A's won consecutive games for the first time since July 26-27 to keep Wade Miley winless...
Koehler pitches 7 innings, Marlins win 2-0 against Giants
MIAMI (AP) — Tom Koehler pitched seven innings to help the Miami Marlins to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Giancarlo Stanton's RBI double and Marcell Ozuna's groundout in the first inning provided the scoring the day after a 14-inning game won by the Giants 8-7. Fernando Rodney, filling in for the injured A.J. Ramos, pitched the ninth to record his...
MIAMI (AP) — Tom Koehler pitched seven innings to help the Miami Marlins to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Giancarlo Stanton's RBI double and Marcell Ozuna's groundout in the first inning provided the scoring the day after a 14-inning game won by the Giants 8-7. Fernando Rodney, filling in for the injured A.J. Ramos, pitched the ninth to record his...
Karolyi's 'Final Five' US team wins gymnastics gold
The U.S. women's gymnastics team gave retiring national team coordinator Martha Karolyi a fitting send off in the Olympic finals on Tuesday night, putting on a two-hour display of precision and class. Their score of 184.897 was more than eight points points clear of silver medalist Russia, a blowout that Michael Jordan's "Dream Team" should envy.
The U.S. women's gymnastics team gave retiring national team coordinator Martha Karolyi a fitting send off in the Olympic finals on Tuesday night, putting on a two-hour display of precision and class. Their score of 184.897 was more than eight points points clear of silver medalist Russia, a blowout that Michael Jordan's "Dream Team" should envy.
Crawford 1st with 7 hits since '75, Giants win in 14 innings
Brandon Crawford was a big hit Monday night. Seven of them, to be exact...
Brandon Crawford was a big hit Monday night. Seven of them, to be exact...
Raiders & 49ers Preview
Bay Area football is right around the corner! The narratives surrounding the 49ers and Raiders are different than we have become accustomed to.
Bay Area football is right around the corner! The narratives surrounding the 49ers and Raiders are different than we have become accustomed to.
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy released from hospital
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy was released from a Miami hospital after spending the night there with an undisclosed illness, and the plan was for him to manage against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy was released from a Miami hospital after spending the night there with an undisclosed illness, and the plan was for him to manage against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
'Phelps Face' is meme of the moment
Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps, 31, was clearly unimpressed by the dancing and shadowboxing of his rival, South Africa's Chad Le Clos. Le Clos beat Phelps for the gold medal in the 200 meter butterfly at the 2012 Olympics in London. Phelps was caught on camera in the warm-up room before Monday night's event with a stern face. The 'death stare' has become a popular meme...
Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps, 31, was clearly unimpressed by the dancing and shadowboxing of his rival, South Africa's Chad Le Clos. Le Clos beat Phelps for the gold medal in the 200 meter butterfly at the 2012 Olympics in London. Phelps was caught on camera in the warm-up room before Monday night's event with a stern face. The 'death stare' has become a popular meme...