Alonso, Hill lead Oakland over Houston 3-1
Yonder Alonso doubled and drove in two runs and Rich Hill tied a season-high with 10 strikeouts in six solid innings to give the Oakland Athletics a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Hill (9-3) allowed three hits and one run to extend his winning streak to six games in his second start since coming off the disabled list on Saturday. Ryan Madson pitched a perfect ninth for...
Yonder Alonso doubled and drove in two runs and Rich Hill tied a season-high with 10 strikeouts in six solid innings to give the Oakland Athletics a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Hill (9-3) allowed three hits and one run to extend his winning streak to six games in his second start since coming off the disabled list on Saturday. Ryan Madson pitched a perfect ninth for...
Golden State Warriors welcome Kevin Durant
The Golden State Warriors on Thursday introduced the team's newest player as it hopes to solidify its ranks during the next season.
The Golden State Warriors on Thursday introduced the team's newest player as it hopes to solidify its ranks during the next season.
Sonny Gray a hard-luck loser in Athletics' 4-0 loss to Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray had his good stuff on Wednesday at Target Field, finding ways to wiggle out of jams while pitching six solid innings for the Oakland Athletics. Even that wasn't enough to stop a personal losing streak that has stretched on for more than two months. Ervin Santana struck out eight and walked none in a two-hitter that led the Minnesota Twins over the Oakland...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray had his good stuff on Wednesday at Target Field, finding ways to wiggle out of jams while pitching six solid innings for the Oakland Athletics. Even that wasn't enough to stop a personal losing streak that has stretched on for more than two months. Ervin Santana struck out eight and walked none in a two-hitter that led the Minnesota Twins over the Oakland...
Giants have majors' best record after Cueto beats Rockies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Johnny Cueto pitched a five-hitter to become the NL's first 13-game winner, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Wednesday night to move atop the major league standings. San Francisco (54-33) passed the Chicago Cubs (52-32), who lost to the Cincinnati Reds earlier in the day.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Johnny Cueto pitched a five-hitter to become the NL's first 13-game winner, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Wednesday night to move atop the major league standings. San Francisco (54-33) passed the Chicago Cubs (52-32), who lost to the Cincinnati Reds earlier in the day.
Steph Curry surprises young fans
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry surprised some young fans at a basketball camp in Hawaii this week.
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry surprised some young fans at a basketball camp in Hawaii this week.
Kevin Durant announces he will join the Golden State Warriors
NBA superstar Kevin Durant announced Monday morning that he will leave the only team he's ever played for Oklahoma City and sign with the defending Western Conference Champions the Golden State Warriors.
NBA superstar Kevin Durant announced Monday morning that he will leave the only team he's ever played for Oklahoma City and sign with the defending Western Conference Champions the Golden State Warriors.
Report: Mavs agree to trade for Bogut, deal for Barnes
There are reports the Warriors and Mavericks have agreed to a trade that would send Andrew Bogut to Dallas.
There are reports the Warriors and Mavericks have agreed to a trade that would send Andrew Bogut to Dallas.
A's swept at home by the Pirates
The news just keeps going from bad to worse for Athletics manager Bob Melvin. Not long after his club blew another lead and lost to Pittsburgh for the third straight day, Melvin learned that yet another pitcher could be headed for the disabled list. Reliever Francisco Rodriguez left with a right shoulder strain after facing one batter in the eighth and will undergo an MRI to see how extensive...
The news just keeps going from bad to worse for Athletics manager Bob Melvin. Not long after his club blew another lead and lost to Pittsburgh for the third straight day, Melvin learned that yet another pitcher could be headed for the disabled list. Reliever Francisco Rodriguez left with a right shoulder strain after facing one batter in the eighth and will undergo an MRI to see how extensive...
David Freese delivers go-ahead single in 10th for Pirates
David Freese hit a go-ahead single in the top of the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight win. Erik Kratz led off the inning with a single against Daniel Coulombe (1-1), Jordy Mercer sacrificed him over and Freese singled to left. A's left fielder Coco Crisp threw out Freese at home on Adam Frazier's single...
David Freese hit a go-ahead single in the top of the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight win. Erik Kratz led off the inning with a single against Daniel Coulombe (1-1), Jordy Mercer sacrificed him over and Freese singled to left. A's left fielder Coco Crisp threw out Freese at home on Adam Frazier's single...
Castillo's late home run sends Diamondbacks past Giants
Welington Castillo's three-run homer in the eighth inning rallied Arizona to a 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night, ending the Diamondbacks' six-game losing streak. Castillo ripped reliever Hunter Strickland's 2-1 pitch into the stands in left field with one out. The Giants led 5-3 going into the inning, but starter Jeff Samardzija and reliever Josh Osich...
Welington Castillo's three-run homer in the eighth inning rallied Arizona to a 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night, ending the Diamondbacks' six-game losing streak. Castillo ripped reliever Hunter Strickland's 2-1 pitch into the stands in left field with one out. The Giants led 5-3 going into the inning, but starter Jeff Samardzija and reliever Josh Osich...
Locke wins third straight, Pirates rally to beat A's 7-3
Jody Mercer homered and had an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from three runs down to beat stumbling ace Sonny Gray and the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Friday night. Matt Joyce added two hits, Josh Harrison drove in two runs while Andrew McCutcheon doubled and scored on a wild pitch to help the Pirates to their first win in their history at the Coliseum and just their second in 13...
Jody Mercer homered and had an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from three runs down to beat stumbling ace Sonny Gray and the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Friday night. Matt Joyce added two hits, Josh Harrison drove in two runs while Andrew McCutcheon doubled and scored on a wild pitch to help the Pirates to their first win in their history at the Coliseum and just their second in 13...
Gillaspie helps Cueto to 12th win, Giants beat D-backs 6-4
Conor Gillaspie fell a home run shy of the cycle, Johnny Cueto settled down after a rocky start to earn his 12th victory and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Friday night. Trevor Brown doubled in two runs and Grant Green singled in two more for the Giants, who are 5-0 at Chase Field this season. San Francisco's Jarrett Parker added a solo homer off reliever...
Conor Gillaspie fell a home run shy of the cycle, Johnny Cueto settled down after a rocky start to earn his 12th victory and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Friday night. Trevor Brown doubled in two runs and Grant Green singled in two more for the Giants, who are 5-0 at Chase Field this season. San Francisco's Jarrett Parker added a solo homer off reliever...
AP Source: Kevin Durant meets with Warriors
The Golden State Warriors want to lure Kevin Durant and put even more offensive firepower on the floor.
The Golden State Warriors want to lure Kevin Durant and put even more offensive firepower on the floor.
Bumgarner pitches Giants to win and swings the bat, too
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Madison Bumgarner pitched into the seventh to snap a two-start skid and also batted in an AL ballpark, and the San Francisco Giants avoided a four-game sweep by beating the Oakland Athletics 12-6 on Thursday night. Buster Posey hit a towering three-run homer to center in the third and Brandon Crawford followed with a solo shot before adding an RBI single two innings...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Madison Bumgarner pitched into the seventh to snap a two-start skid and also batted in an AL ballpark, and the San Francisco Giants avoided a four-game sweep by beating the Oakland Athletics 12-6 on Thursday night. Buster Posey hit a towering three-run homer to center in the third and Brandon Crawford followed with a solo shot before adding an RBI single two innings...
Bay Area's female baseball players swinging for the fences
This is a history-making week for the Bay Area's professional baseball organizations as two female players debut and another woman takes a managerial stint.
This is a history-making week for the Bay Area's professional baseball organizations as two female players debut and another woman takes a managerial stint.
Lowrie, Alonso homer to lead Athletics past Giants 7-1
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jed Lowrie and Yonder Alonso each hit two-run homers and the Oakland Athletics took advantage of sloppy play from the San Francisco Giants to win their third straight game in the Bay Bridge series, 7-1 on Wednesday night. Sean Manaea (3-4) pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and Billy Burns drove in two runs for the A's, who have won six of seven and will go for a...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jed Lowrie and Yonder Alonso each hit two-run homers and the Oakland Athletics took advantage of sloppy play from the San Francisco Giants to win their third straight game in the Bay Bridge series, 7-1 on Wednesday night. Sean Manaea (3-4) pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and Billy Burns drove in two runs for the A's, who have won six of seven and will go for a...
Phelps qualifies for record 5th Olympics
Michael Phelps surged to the wall, and then whipped around to spot his time. That number wasn't really important. The only thing that mattered was No. 5. Phelps became the first male swimmer to qualify for five Olympics with a victory in the 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. swimming trials Wednesday night, another huge milestone in the water but even more significant given what's...
Michael Phelps surged to the wall, and then whipped around to spot his time. That number wasn't really important. The only thing that mattered was No. 5. Phelps became the first male swimmer to qualify for five Olympics with a victory in the 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. swimming trials Wednesday night, another huge milestone in the water but even more significant given what's...
Pat Summitt, winningest coach in D1 history, has died at 64
Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who uplifted the women's game from obscurity to national prominence during her 38-year career at Tennessee, died Tuesday morning. She was 64.
Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who uplifted the women's game from obscurity to national prominence during her 38-year career at Tennessee, died Tuesday morning. She was 64.
Giants' Joe Panik scratched due to concussion symptoms
The San Francisco Giants scratch second baseman Joe Panik from starting lineup vs Oakland Athletics Tuesday night, due to concussion like symptoms. Panik was hit in the head by a pitch on June 18, while playing the Tampa Bay Rays. He didn't initially show any symptoms of a concussion days after, but started showing symptoms Tuesday. Panik batting .256 with 7 HR's and 36 RBI...
The San Francisco Giants scratch second baseman Joe Panik from starting lineup vs Oakland Athletics Tuesday night, due to concussion like symptoms. Panik was hit in the head by a pitch on June 18, while playing the Tampa Bay Rays. He didn't initially show any symptoms of a concussion days after, but started showing symptoms Tuesday. Panik batting .256 with 7 HR's and 36 RBI...
Tim Tebow comforts family when man has apparent heart attack
When a man suffered an apparent heart attack on a flight from Atlanta to Phoenix, Tim Tebow emerged from the first-class section and helped comfort his family.
When a man suffered an apparent heart attack on a flight from Atlanta to Phoenix, Tim Tebow emerged from the first-class section and helped comfort his family.