Franco lifts Phillies over Giants 5-4 in 12 innings
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Maikel Franco drove home the winning run with one out in the 12th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 5-4 victory over the struggling San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Ryan Howard homered among his three hits and Cameron Rupp also connected for Philadelphia. Franco finished with three RBIs, including one on the unusual play that ended the game.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Maikel Franco drove home the winning run with one out in the 12th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 5-4 victory over the struggling San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Ryan Howard homered among his three hits and Cameron Rupp also connected for Philadelphia. Franco finished with three RBIs, including one on the unusual play that ended the game.
Shoemaker throws 7 solid innings, Angels beat A's 5-4
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Shoemaker pitched seven solid innings, Jett Bandy and Jefry Marte hit home runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Tuesday night. Khris Davis and Coco Crisp hit solo homers to give Oakland a 2-0 lead before the Angels scored five straight. Davis has 27 homers this season and eight since the All-Star break.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Shoemaker pitched seven solid innings, Jett Bandy and Jefry Marte hit home runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Tuesday night. Khris Davis and Coco Crisp hit solo homers to give Oakland a 2-0 lead before the Angels scored five straight. Davis has 27 homers this season and eight since the All-Star break.
Altherr homers, drives in 5 to lead Phillies past Giants
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Altherr had a homer and five RBIs, Maikel Franco homered and went 4 for 4 and the Philadelphia Phillies used a five-run eighth inning to beat the San Francisco Giants 13-8 in a wild game Tuesday night.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Altherr had a homer and five RBIs, Maikel Franco homered and went 4 for 4 and the Philadelphia Phillies used a five-run eighth inning to beat the San Francisco Giants 13-8 in a wild game Tuesday night.
49ers depth chart this year will require studying
Even the most dedicated 49er fans will have to do some studying to get familiar with this year's depth chart.
Even the most dedicated 49er fans will have to do some studying to get familiar with this year's depth chart.
SJSU announces return of men's track and field and new facility
After being discontinued for nearly thirty years, San Jose State University is bringing back the men's track and field program, university officials announced today.
After being discontinued for nearly thirty years, San Jose State University is bringing back the men's track and field program, university officials announced today.
Athletics trade Reddick, Hill to Dodgers
According to Fox Sports the Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly acquired outfielder Josh Reddick and left handed pitcher Rich Hill.
According to Fox Sports the Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly acquired outfielder Josh Reddick and left handed pitcher Rich Hill.
Dodgers ballgirl's amazing catch saves cell phone using fan
A Los Angeles Dodgers ballgirl's backhanded catch of a 108.7 mph ball drew cheers from spectators on Sunday.
A Los Angeles Dodgers ballgirl's backhanded catch of a 108.7 mph ball drew cheers from spectators on Sunday.
Graphic Snapchat post is latest misstep for Draymond Green
HOUSTON (AP) — Draymond Green says he accidentally posted a graphic crotch shot on his Snapchat account, the latest misstep for the Golden State Warriors' All-Star forward. Green initially wrote on Twitter that his account had been hacked after the photo was posted Sunday, but later said the mistake was his.
HOUSTON (AP) — Draymond Green says he accidentally posted a graphic crotch shot on his Snapchat account, the latest misstep for the Golden State Warriors' All-Star forward. Green initially wrote on Twitter that his account had been hacked after the photo was posted Sunday, but later said the mistake was his.
49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis reinstated by NFL
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right tackle Anthony Davis was reinstated by the NFL on Saturday after an 11-month retirement that he planned to come back from all along. The San Francisco 49ers made the announcement ahead of their first day of training camp Sunday under new coach Chip Kelly. Davis was the 49ers' first-round draft choice, the 11th overall pick, in the 2010 draft out of Rutgers....
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right tackle Anthony Davis was reinstated by the NFL on Saturday after an 11-month retirement that he planned to come back from all along. The San Francisco 49ers made the announcement ahead of their first day of training camp Sunday under new coach Chip Kelly. Davis was the 49ers' first-round draft choice, the 11th overall pick, in the 2010 draft out of Rutgers....
Kipnis hits 1 of Indians' 4 HRs in 6-3 win over Athletics
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jason Kipnis hit one of Cleveland's four homers, leading the Indians to a 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Jose Ramirez, Abraham Almonte and Mike Napoli also went deep for the AL Central-leading Indians.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jason Kipnis hit one of Cleveland's four homers, leading the Indians to a 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Jose Ramirez, Abraham Almonte and Mike Napoli also went deep for the AL Central-leading Indians.
Giants find just enough offense for rare win since break
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hunter Pence is healthy at last. Joe Panik has been back a few days from a concussion and is driving in runs again. The San Francisco Giants sure are starting to look like themselves again. Oh, with that new face in the infield of Eduardo Nunez.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hunter Pence is healthy at last. Joe Panik has been back a few days from a concussion and is driving in runs again. The San Francisco Giants sure are starting to look like themselves again. Oh, with that new face in the infield of Eduardo Nunez.
Reports: Aldon Smith enters treatment center
TMZ is reporting Raiders' linebacker Aldon Smith is now in a treatment center...
TMZ is reporting Raiders' linebacker Aldon Smith is now in a treatment center...
Oakland Raiders report to training camp
Summer break for NFL players are wrapping up as players have begun reporting to training camps in advance of the season's September start.
Summer break for NFL players are wrapping up as players have begun reporting to training camps in advance of the season's September start.
MLS All-Star game taking place at Avaya Stadium
SAN JOSE (BCN) - Major League Soccer's annual All-Star Game is taking place today in San Jose, where the league's stars will take on the English Premier League club Arsenal...
SAN JOSE (BCN) - Major League Soccer's annual All-Star Game is taking place today in San Jose, where the league's stars will take on the English Premier League club Arsenal...
96-year-old coaches two athletes heading to summer Olympics
Two former San Jose State University students are heading to the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro hoping to take the gold in judo. Both athletes come from a powerhouse program that's taught by a 96-year-old coach. In the judo world, Yoshihiro Uchida is considered a legend. For 70 years, he's been coaching judo at San Jose State.
Two former San Jose State University students are heading to the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro hoping to take the gold in judo. Both athletes come from a powerhouse program that's taught by a 96-year-old coach. In the judo world, Yoshihiro Uchida is considered a legend. For 70 years, he's been coaching judo at San Jose State.
A's Sean Doolittle plays imaginary ball with young fan who's unaware of the star encounter
A young baseball fan will have some bragging rights on the playground after he realizes that he got to play a pretend game of baseball with none other than Oakland A’s relief pitcher Sean Doolittle.
A young baseball fan will have some bragging rights on the playground after he realizes that he got to play a pretend game of baseball with none other than Oakland A’s relief pitcher Sean Doolittle.
Cain hits better than he pitches as Giants beat Reds 9-7
Matt Cain hit a three-run homer during his first win in more than two months, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-7 on Tuedsday night. Brandon Crawford had three hits and two RBIs, and Buster Posey and Denard Span added two hits apiece for the Giants. San Francisco won for only the second time since the All-Star break. It had been longer than that for Cain.
Matt Cain hit a three-run homer during his first win in more than two months, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-7 on Tuedsday night. Brandon Crawford had three hits and two RBIs, and Buster Posey and Denard Span added two hits apiece for the Giants. San Francisco won for only the second time since the All-Star break. It had been longer than that for Cain.
Gray area: 8 Ks, 1 bad inning as A's win 6-3 at Rangers
When Bob Melvin went to the mound in the fifth inning, he wasn't going to take Sonny Gray out of the game. The Oakland Athletics manager had a reminder with a pep talk. "You've got to remind him who Sonny Gray is," Melvin said. "Sonny Gray is one of the best pitchers in the American League."
When Bob Melvin went to the mound in the fifth inning, he wasn't going to take Sonny Gray out of the game. The Oakland Athletics manager had a reminder with a pep talk. "You've got to remind him who Sonny Gray is," Melvin said. "Sonny Gray is one of the best pitchers in the American League."
Giants return home, lose again
With the trade deadline less than a week away, Jay Bruce isn't sure how much longer he'll be in Cincinnati. If he does wind up with another team — Bruce has been the topic of trade speculation — the veteran outfielder is ending his run with the Reds on a memorable note. Bruce hit a pair of two-run homers to help Anthony DeSclafani remain unbeaten, and Cincinnati beat the San...
With the trade deadline less than a week away, Jay Bruce isn't sure how much longer he'll be in Cincinnati. If he does wind up with another team — Bruce has been the topic of trade speculation — the veteran outfielder is ending his run with the Reds on a memorable note. Bruce hit a pair of two-run homers to help Anthony DeSclafani remain unbeaten, and Cincinnati beat the San...
Beltre, Rangers walk-off the a's
Adrian Beltre got the fastball he wanted. Beltre's second home run of the game was a two-run shot on the first pitch from Ryan Madson with two outs in the ninth inning, and it rallied the Texas Rangers past the Oakland Athletics 7-6 Monday night for their third straight win. "He's a really good pitcher, really good changeup," Beltre said. "I was hoping that he would throw...
Adrian Beltre got the fastball he wanted. Beltre's second home run of the game was a two-run shot on the first pitch from Ryan Madson with two outs in the ninth inning, and it rallied the Texas Rangers past the Oakland Athletics 7-6 Monday night for their third straight win. "He's a really good pitcher, really good changeup," Beltre said. "I was hoping that he would throw...