Warriors legend Nate Thurmond laid to rest
Legendary Golden State Warriors center Nate Thurmond was laid to rest Monday, on what would have been his 75th birthday.
Legendary Golden State Warriors center Nate Thurmond was laid to rest Monday, on what would have been his 75th birthday.
Cubs get closer Aroldis Chapman in trade with Yankees
The Chicago Cubs acquired hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the New York Yankees on Monday, giving the NL Central leaders a boost as they try for their first World Series title in more than a century.
The Chicago Cubs acquired hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the New York Yankees on Monday, giving the NL Central leaders a boost as they try for their first World Series title in more than a century.
A's beat Rays, take 3 of 4 in series
Erasmo Ramirez knew immediately that Athletics slugger Billy Butler made good contact on the 0-1 fastball the Rays reliever threw. Ramirez just didn't know how good — and on a day in which Tampa Bay's offense slumbered through most of the game, it turned out to be just enough to send manager Kevin Cash's ballclub spiraling to a third consecutive loss.
Erasmo Ramirez knew immediately that Athletics slugger Billy Butler made good contact on the 0-1 fastball the Rays reliever threw. Ramirez just didn't know how good — and on a day in which Tampa Bay's offense slumbered through most of the game, it turned out to be just enough to send manager Kevin Cash's ballclub spiraling to a third consecutive loss.
Road skid: Giants lose 5-2 to Yanks, finish 1-7 road trip
The San Francisco Giants headed into the All-Star break a major league-best 57-33. They started the second half by skidding on a 1-7 trip to San Diego, Boston and New York that culminated in a 5-2 loss Sunday to the Yankees.
The San Francisco Giants headed into the All-Star break a major league-best 57-33. They started the second half by skidding on a 1-7 trip to San Diego, Boston and New York that culminated in a 5-2 loss Sunday to the Yankees.
Chris Froome wins his third Tour de France
Sharing beer and Champagne with teammates, Chris Froome celebrated his third Tour de France title in four years on Sunday.
Sharing beer and Champagne with teammates, Chris Froome celebrated his third Tour de France title in four years on Sunday.
Healy's HR caps 3-run 9th-inning rally, A's beat Rays 4-3
Ryon Healy was so focused on getting to second base the Athletics rookie didn't realize he had hit a game-ending home run until he looked up and saw third base coach Ron Washington celebrating. After that, the Oakland third baseman slowed up his trot to allow the players in the bullpen to join the fun.
Ryon Healy was so focused on getting to second base the Athletics rookie didn't realize he had hit a game-ending home run until he looked up and saw third base coach Ron Washington celebrating. After that, the Oakland third baseman slowed up his trot to allow the players in the bullpen to join the fun.
Williamson, Giants beat Yanks 2-1 in 12 innings, stop skid
Mac Williamson had crossed paths with Ivan Nova before. "Fun fact about Nova. I had TJ the same day he did," the San Francisco Giants rookie said, thinking back to their visit to Dr. James Andrews for Tommy John surgery on April 29, 2014. "How many guys face each other after you have surgery, the same day, the same surgeon? That's kind of cool."
Mac Williamson had crossed paths with Ivan Nova before. "Fun fact about Nova. I had TJ the same day he did," the San Francisco Giants rookie said, thinking back to their visit to Dr. James Andrews for Tommy John surgery on April 29, 2014. "How many guys face each other after you have surgery, the same day, the same surgeon? That's kind of cool."
Crawford's 3 errors vs Yanks send Giants to 6th loss in row
Giants Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford made three errors for the first time in his career, with his wild throw in the eighth inning giving the New York Yankees a 3-2 win Friday night that sent San Francisco to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Giants Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford made three errors for the first time in his career, with his wild throw in the eighth inning giving the New York Yankees a 3-2 win Friday night that sent San Francisco to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Vikings coach Dennis Green dead at 67
Former Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green died early Friday morning after suffering a heart attack, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He was 67.
Former Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green died early Friday morning after suffering a heart attack, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He was 67.
Remembering the career & life of Dennis Green
The sports world is mourning the death Friday, of a well-respected, longtime football coach with Bay Area links.
The sports world is mourning the death Friday, of a well-respected, longtime football coach with Bay Area links.
Draymond Green reaches plea deal in assault case, Michigan court clerk says
Draymond Green has accepted a plea deal in connection with the assault a fan earlier this month in East Lansing, court records show.
Draymond Green has accepted a plea deal in connection with the assault a fan earlier this month in East Lansing, court records show.
America's Olympic table tennis team hope to put the spin on competition
Most people know it as ping pong, but professional table tennis is a sport all its own. America's Olympic team, soon headed to the Summer Games in Brazil, gathered in San Francisco Thursday night.
Most people know it as ping pong, but professional table tennis is a sport all its own. America's Olympic team, soon headed to the Summer Games in Brazil, gathered in San Francisco Thursday night.
Tim Beckham leads Rays to 7-3 victory over Athletics
Tim Beckham homered and then sparked a four-run inning with his eighth straight hit over three games to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night. He followed up a five-hit game in Colorado on Wednesday by hitting a solo homer in the second against Sonny Gray (4-9) and then adding a leadoff single in the big fifth inning that gave Tampa Bay the lead...
Tim Beckham homered and then sparked a four-run inning with his eighth straight hit over three games to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night. He followed up a five-hit game in Colorado on Wednesday by hitting a solo homer in the second against Sonny Gray (4-9) and then adding a leadoff single in the big fifth inning that gave Tampa Bay the lead...
NBA: 2017 All-Star Game moving from Charlotte over HB2
The 2017 NBA All-Star game will be relocated from Charlotte after the state failed to reverse its decision on House Bill 2, North Carolina's controversial bathroom bill, the NBA announced Thursday.
The 2017 NBA All-Star game will be relocated from Charlotte after the state failed to reverse its decision on House Bill 2, North Carolina's controversial bathroom bill, the NBA announced Thursday.
Russia loses appeal against Olympic track and field ban
LONDON (AP) -- Russia lost its appeal Thursday against the Olympic ban on its track and field athletes, a decision which could add pressure on the IOC to exclude the country entirely from next month's games in Rio de Janeiro.
LONDON (AP) -- Russia lost its appeal Thursday against the Olympic ban on its track and field athletes, a decision which could add pressure on the IOC to exclude the country entirely from next month's games in Rio de Janeiro.
Russian Rio Olympics hopes in jeopardy due to doping scandal
The 2016 Summer Olympics start in about two weeks, with the big question looming: Will the Russians be there?
The 2016 Summer Olympics start in about two weeks, with the big question looming: Will the Russians be there?
Cain knocked out early in 1st start back; Giants fall to Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Giants starter Matt Cain said he felt fine. The results certainly didn't look that way. Cain gave up three homers in just 2 1/3 innings — two of them to Hanley Ramirez — as the Boston Red Sox completed a two-game interleague sweep over San Francisco, 11-7 on Wednesday night.
BOSTON (AP) — Giants starter Matt Cain said he felt fine. The results certainly didn't look that way. Cain gave up three homers in just 2 1/3 innings — two of them to Hanley Ramirez — as the Boston Red Sox completed a two-game interleague sweep over San Francisco, 11-7 on Wednesday night.
A's lose 7-0, fail to sweep Astros
Doug Fister and catcher Jason Castro came up with a game plan before beating the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, and it wasn't complicated. "We're going to attack these guys," the right-hander said. The strategy worked to perfection, as Fister pitched seven strong innings and Jose Altuve continued his torrid hitting as the Houston Astros defeated the A's 7-0.
Doug Fister and catcher Jason Castro came up with a game plan before beating the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, and it wasn't complicated. "We're going to attack these guys," the right-hander said. The strategy worked to perfection, as Fister pitched seven strong innings and Jose Altuve continued his torrid hitting as the Houston Astros defeated the A's 7-0.
Boston shuts out Giants 4-0
BOSTON (AP) — Jake Peavy showed he hasn't lost his sense of humor since his year with the Boston Red Sox. Peavy, who won a World Series with the Red Sox three years ago, returned to Fenway Park with six strong innings for San Francisco on Tuesday night. Brock Holt hit a solo homer off Peavy in the third, then David Ortiz hit a three-run shot in the fourth and Boston beat San Francisco...
BOSTON (AP) — Jake Peavy showed he hasn't lost his sense of humor since his year with the Boston Red Sox. Peavy, who won a World Series with the Red Sox three years ago, returned to Fenway Park with six strong innings for San Francisco on Tuesday night. Brock Holt hit a solo homer off Peavy in the third, then David Ortiz hit a three-run shot in the fourth and Boston beat San Francisco...
Graveman wins 5th straight to pace Athletics past Astros 7-4
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yonder Alonso drove in three runs with a pair of two-out hits to back Kendall Graveman's fifth consecutive win, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 7-4 on Monday night. Khris Davis hit his fourth home run in three games, Marcus Semien had two hits and scored twice while Ryon Healy added an RBI double for the A's. Oakland has won three of four...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yonder Alonso drove in three runs with a pair of two-out hits to back Kendall Graveman's fifth consecutive win, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 7-4 on Monday night. Khris Davis hit his fourth home run in three games, Marcus Semien had two hits and scored twice while Ryon Healy added an RBI double for the A's. Oakland has won three of four...