What is cupping? 5 things you need to know about the therapy treatment catching on at the Olympics
If you were watching Michael Phelps help the United States bring home the gold in the men’s 4x100-meter relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics, you may have seen some purple spots on his body while celebrating the victory.
If you were watching Michael Phelps help the United States bring home the gold in the men’s 4x100-meter relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics, you may have seen some purple spots on his body while celebrating the victory.
A's beat Orioles 3-2 to drop Baltimore into first-place tie
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kendall Graveman pitched seven strong innings, Billy Butler hit a tiebreaking single in the sixth and the Oakland Athletics beat Baltimore 3-2 on Monday night despite another home run from Orioles slugger Manny Machado. Stephen Vogt homered, scored twice and had two RBIs for the A's while Butler added two hits.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kendall Graveman pitched seven strong innings, Billy Butler hit a tiebreaking single in the sixth and the Oakland Athletics beat Baltimore 3-2 on Monday night despite another home run from Orioles slugger Manny Machado. Stephen Vogt homered, scored twice and had two RBIs for the A's while Butler added two hits.
Crawford 1st with 7 hits since '75, Giants win in 14 innings
MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Crawford became the first major leaguer in 41 years to get seven hits in a game, finally putting the San Francisco Giants ahead to stay with an RBI single in the 14th inning of an 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday night. Crawford tripled, doubled and had five singles in eight at-bats, tying an NL record. The previous player to get seven hits in a game was...
MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Crawford became the first major leaguer in 41 years to get seven hits in a game, finally putting the San Francisco Giants ahead to stay with an RBI single in the 14th inning of an 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday night. Crawford tripled, doubled and had five singles in eight at-bats, tying an NL record. The previous player to get seven hits in a game was...
Giants manager Bruce Bochy admitted to hospital
Giants Manager Bruce Bochy was admitted to the hospital.
Giants Manager Bruce Bochy was admitted to the hospital.
Fencer first US athlete to wear hijab at an Olympics
The third day of Olympic competition featured a couple of notable firsts: Rafaela Silva captured host Brazil's initial gold medal of the Rio Games and fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the only American ever to compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab.
The third day of Olympic competition featured a couple of notable firsts: Rafaela Silva captured host Brazil's initial gold medal of the Rio Games and fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the only American ever to compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab.
USA Basketball passes up athletes village, staying on luxury cruise ship for Olympics
The U.S. men’s and women’s Olympic basketball teams are experiencing Rio a little differently than the other top athletes there for the game.
The U.S. men’s and women’s Olympic basketball teams are experiencing Rio a little differently than the other top athletes there for the game.
A's lose 3-1, swept at home by Cubs
Kyle Hendricks pitched into the eighth inning for his fifth win since June and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Kris Bryant and Jorge Soler both homered off A's starter Sean Manaea (3-7). Bryant's home run was his 27th this season, one more than the two-time All-Star had in 2015 when he was the NL's rookie of the year.
Kyle Hendricks pitched into the eighth inning for his fifth win since June and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Kris Bryant and Jorge Soler both homered off A's starter Sean Manaea (3-7). Bryant's home run was his 27th this season, one more than the two-time All-Star had in 2015 when he was the NL's rookie of the year.
Roark, Nationals bullpen outduel Bumgarner, edge Giants
Tanner Roark and the Washington bullpen outdueled Madison Bumgarner, and Wilson Ramos homered to lift the Nationals over the San Francisco Giants 1-0 Sunday in a matchup of NL division leaders. Washington won twice in the three-game series. Last weekend, the Giants took two of three at home from the Nationals. Bumgarner (10-7) lost despite allowing just hits, including Ramos' 18th...
Tanner Roark and the Washington bullpen outdueled Madison Bumgarner, and Wilson Ramos homered to lift the Nationals over the San Francisco Giants 1-0 Sunday in a matchup of NL division leaders. Washington won twice in the three-game series. Last weekend, the Giants took two of three at home from the Nationals. Bumgarner (10-7) lost despite allowing just hits, including Ramos' 18th...
Andre Ward wins Intercontinental light-heavyweight fight, unanimous decision
2004 Olympic gold medalist and Oakland native Andre Ward was the winner of the World Boxing Organization Intercontinental light-heavyweight fight at Oracle Arena.
2004 Olympic gold medalist and Oakland native Andre Ward was the winner of the World Boxing Organization Intercontinental light-heavyweight fight at Oracle Arena.
Yankees' Alex Rodriguez to play last game on Aug. 12
Alex Rodriguez is set to play his final game on Aug. 12, the Yankees announced on Sunday prior to a press conference at Yankee Stadium.
Alex Rodriguez is set to play his final game on Aug. 12, the Yankees announced on Sunday prior to a press conference at Yankee Stadium.
Nunez gets 3 extra-base hits off Strasburg, Giants top Nats
Eduardo Nunez got four hits, including two triples and a double off Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg, and the San Francisco Giants beat Washington 7-1 Saturday night in a matchup of NL division leaders. Brandon Belt homered, doubled and singled as the Giants ended Washington's four-game winning streak. Slumping right fielder Bryce Harper of the Nationals left after the sixth inning with a...
Eduardo Nunez got four hits, including two triples and a double off Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg, and the San Francisco Giants beat Washington 7-1 Saturday night in a matchup of NL division leaders. Brandon Belt homered, doubled and singled as the Giants ended Washington's four-game winning streak. Slumping right fielder Bryce Harper of the Nationals left after the sixth inning with a...
Arrieta goes 8 innings, Cubs beat A's 4-0; Gray injured
Jake Arrieta pitched eight innings of three-hit ball to get his first victory in over a month and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Saturday. Arrieta (13-5) was 0-3 in his previous five starts and 1-4 since ending a 20-decision winning streak on June 22. The NL Cy Young Award winner struck out four and walked one on 108 pitches.
Jake Arrieta pitched eight innings of three-hit ball to get his first victory in over a month and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Saturday. Arrieta (13-5) was 0-3 in his previous five starts and 1-4 since ending a 20-decision winning streak on June 22. The NL Cy Young Award winner struck out four and walked one on 108 pitches.
Olympics: Team USA basketball vs. China
The USA Olympics men's basketball team will play in their first Olympic game tonight versus China.
The USA Olympics men's basketball team will play in their first Olympic game tonight versus China.
Andre Ward to headline at Oracle Arena in 30th boxing match
Oakland boxer Andre Ward will be boxing at Oracle Arena Saturday night after an almost two-year break from the sport.
Oakland boxer Andre Ward will be boxing at Oracle Arena Saturday night after an almost two-year break from the sport.
Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo to be inducted to Hall of Fame
Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tonight in Canton, Ohio.
Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tonight in Canton, Ohio.
Soler homers in return to help Lester, Cubs beat A's 7-2
Cubs manager Joe Maddon thought Jorge Soler might get a jolt out of returning to the majors after spending two months recovering from a nagging hamstring injury, including a two-week stint in the minors. Boy, was Maddon right. Soler hit a three-run home run in his first at-bat after being activated off the disabled list, Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings, and Chicago beat the Oakland...
Cubs manager Joe Maddon thought Jorge Soler might get a jolt out of returning to the majors after spending two months recovering from a nagging hamstring injury, including a two-week stint in the minors. Boy, was Maddon right. Soler hit a three-run home run in his first at-bat after being activated off the disabled list, Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings, and Chicago beat the Oakland...
Skidding Giants get only 4 hits in 5-1 loss to Nationals
In spite of their miserable slump, the San Francisco Giants remain in first place in the NL West. For now, anyway. The Giants mustered only four hits and received another lackluster pitching performance from Jeff Samardzija in a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
In spite of their miserable slump, the San Francisco Giants remain in first place in the NL West. For now, anyway. The Giants mustered only four hits and received another lackluster pitching performance from Jeff Samardzija in a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Former A's superstar Jose Canseco returns to Bay Area play
Former Oakland A's superstar Jose Canseco is making plays again on the field -- this time it's in the East Bay city of Pittsburg and 15 years since his major league career ended.
Former Oakland A's superstar Jose Canseco is making plays again on the field -- this time it's in the East Bay city of Pittsburg and 15 years since his major league career ended.
Alonso has RBI single in 10th to help A's beat Angels 8-6
Yonder Alonso hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the 10th inning to lead the Oakland Athletics to an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night, avoiding a three-game sweep and snapping a five-game losing streak.
Yonder Alonso hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the 10th inning to lead the Oakland Athletics to an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night, avoiding a three-game sweep and snapping a five-game losing streak.
Giants beat Phillies on Span's HR in 10th
The Phillies fell just short of sweep the San Francisco Giants. Denard Span homered leading off the 10th inning, and the Giants beat Philadelphia 3-2 Thursday for just their fifth win in 14 games since the All-Star break.
The Phillies fell just short of sweep the San Francisco Giants. Denard Span homered leading off the 10th inning, and the Giants beat Philadelphia 3-2 Thursday for just their fifth win in 14 games since the All-Star break.