NBA Finals: Warriors lose to Cavaliers in Game 7
The Golden State Warriors fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 Sunday night as the teams battled it out to lay claim to the NBA Championship trophy.
The Golden State Warriors fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 Sunday night as the teams battled it out to lay claim to the NBA Championship trophy.
Belt homers, Giants finish sweep of Rays to win 8th straight
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Belt homered and Joe Panik snapped an eighth-inning tie with a RBI single, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 to extend their winning streak to a season-best eight games on Sunday.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Belt homered and Joe Panik snapped an eighth-inning tie with a RBI single, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 to extend their winning streak to a season-best eight games on Sunday.
Panik has 4 RBIs, Giants beat Rays 6-4 for 7th straight win
ST. PETERBURG, Fla. (AP) — Joe Panik had four RBIs, including a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the ninth inning that sent the San Francisco Giants to their seventh straight win, 6-4 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Panik's two-out drive off Alex Colome (1-2) helped lift the NL West leaders to a season-high 17 games over .500. The Giants pulled even at 3 on Brandon Crawford's...
ST. PETERBURG, Fla. (AP) — Joe Panik had four RBIs, including a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the ninth inning that sent the San Francisco Giants to their seventh straight win, 6-4 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Panik's two-out drive off Alex Colome (1-2) helped lift the NL West leaders to a season-high 17 games over .500. The Giants pulled even at 3 on Brandon Crawford's...
Lincecum wins in return to majors, pitches Angels past A's
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tim Lincecum made a winning return to the majors, restarting his career after nearly a year away with six sharp innings and several ovations to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland Athletics 7-1 Saturday. Sporting a bright red hat and Angels jersey that was in stark contrast to the black and orange he wore across the Bay Bridge for nine seasons with the San...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tim Lincecum made a winning return to the majors, restarting his career after nearly a year away with six sharp innings and several ovations to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland Athletics 7-1 Saturday. Sporting a bright red hat and Angels jersey that was in stark contrast to the black and orange he wore across the Bay Bridge for nine seasons with the San...
NBA hands down fines to Warriors' Steph Curry, Steve Kerr after loss to Cavs
Stephen Curry has had his shoulder wrapped in this series, been questioned about his level of fatigue, even had his choice of footwear shredded on Twitter.
Stephen Curry has had his shoulder wrapped in this series, been questioned about his level of fatigue, even had his choice of footwear shredded on Twitter.
Warriors tickets for Game 7 on sale
OAKLAND (BCN) - Tickets for Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at Oakland's Oracle Arena between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers go on sale today at warriors.com, Warriors' officials said.
OAKLAND (BCN) - Tickets for Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at Oakland's Oracle Arena between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers go on sale today at warriors.com, Warriors' officials said.
Colby Lewis loses no-hit bid in 9th, Rangers beat A's
When the ball left Max Muncy's bat leading off the ninth inning, Colby Lewis thought it was another fly that would move him one out closer to a no-hitter. Instead the ball kept carrying and glanced off Texas right fielder Nomar Mazara's glove as he crashed into the wall for Oakland's first hit of the game.
When the ball left Max Muncy's bat leading off the ninth inning, Colby Lewis thought it was another fly that would move him one out closer to a no-hitter. Instead the ball kept carrying and glanced off Texas right fielder Nomar Mazara's glove as he crashed into the wall for Oakland's first hit of the game.
Lucky June 16; Warriors going for back-to-back championships
June 16 is already one of the best days in the history of the Golden State Warriors franchise.
June 16 is already one of the best days in the history of the Golden State Warriors franchise.
Johnny Cueto earns 10th win as Giants sweep Brewers
With such a big cushion on the scoreboard, this might have been just a time for Johnny Cueto to start that spontaneous wiggling, dancing and having fun on the mound. All that movement earned him a costly, debated balk his last time out. Cueto stuck to his delivery and did just fine. He struck out nine over seven innings for his team-leading 10th victory, and the San Francisco Giants completed a...
With such a big cushion on the scoreboard, this might have been just a time for Johnny Cueto to start that spontaneous wiggling, dancing and having fun on the mound. All that movement earned him a costly, debated balk his last time out. Cueto stuck to his delivery and did just fine. He struck out nine over seven innings for his team-leading 10th victory, and the San Francisco Giants completed a...
NBA Finals: Andrew Bogut out for rest of series
Several media outlets were reporting Wednesday morning that Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut will not play in the rest of the NBA Finals because of a knee injury.
Several media outlets were reporting Wednesday morning that Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut will not play in the rest of the NBA Finals because of a knee injury.
James, Irving each score 41, Cavs stay alive in NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Suspended Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was expected to watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night in a baseball suite next door to Oracle Arena at the Oakland Coliseum, where the Athletics are playing the Texas Rangers.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Suspended Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was expected to watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night in a baseball suite next door to Oracle Arena at the Oakland Coliseum, where the Athletics are playing the Texas Rangers.
Stanley Cup Final: Sharks fall to Penguins as championship hopes end
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — No one needs to remind the San Jose Sharks about the difficulties of closing out a playoff series, how each missed opportunity can give confidence to the opponent and plant seeds of doubt in the leading team. Two years after becoming the fourth NHL team ever to lose a best-of-seven series after winning the first three games, San Jose is trying to pull off a...
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — No one needs to remind the San Jose Sharks about the difficulties of closing out a playoff series, how each missed opportunity can give confidence to the opponent and plant seeds of doubt in the leading team. Two years after becoming the fourth NHL team ever to lose a best-of-seven series after winning the first three games, San Jose is trying to pull off a...
NBA Finals: Warriors star Draymond Green suspended for Game 5
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State star Draymond Green was suspended for Game 5 of the NBA Finals after the league assessed a Flagrant 1 foul from his scuffle with Cleveland's LeBron James. The NBA announced the retroactive decision Sunday, issuing James a technical on the play late in Golden State's 108-97 victory Friday during which the two tussled and exchanged words.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State star Draymond Green was suspended for Game 5 of the NBA Finals after the league assessed a Flagrant 1 foul from his scuffle with Cleveland's LeBron James. The NBA announced the retroactive decision Sunday, issuing James a technical on the play late in Golden State's 108-97 victory Friday during which the two tussled and exchanged words.
NBA Finals: Draymond Green won't play in Game 5 after NBA upgrades foul
Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green won't play in Game 5 of the NBA Finals after the league upgraded a fould during Game 4.
Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green won't play in Game 5 of the NBA Finals after the league upgraded a fould during Game 4.
Posey gets walkoff single in 10th lifts Giants past Dodgers
Joe Panik hit a game-tying single off Los Angeles closer Kenley Jansen with one out in the 10th inning and scored on Buster Posey's RBI single, and the Giants beat the Dodgers 5-4 on Saturday night. Adrian Gonzalez homered leading off the 10th to put the Dodgers up 4-3 before the Giants rallied to win with four consecutive hits off Jansen (2-2).
Joe Panik hit a game-tying single off Los Angeles closer Kenley Jansen with one out in the 10th inning and scored on Buster Posey's RBI single, and the Giants beat the Dodgers 5-4 on Saturday night. Adrian Gonzalez homered leading off the 10th to put the Dodgers up 4-3 before the Giants rallied to win with four consecutive hits off Jansen (2-2).
Creator pulls an upset in the Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) — Creator closed with a rush and caught Destin at the wire to win the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday, with Preakness winner Exaggerator finishing well back in the field.
NEW YORK (AP) — Creator closed with a rush and caught Destin at the wire to win the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday, with Preakness winner Exaggerator finishing well back in the field.
Bruce's 2-run homer sends Reds over slumping Athletics 2-1
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jay Bruce hit a two-run homer off Daniel Mengden, who made his major league debut after a speedy rise through the minors, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 2-1 victory on Saturday that sent the Oakland Athletics to their seventh straight loss. Oakland has dropped all seven on the road, the A's longest losing streak since they lost in a row last August. Five times...
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jay Bruce hit a two-run homer off Daniel Mengden, who made his major league debut after a speedy rise through the minors, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 2-1 victory on Saturday that sent the Oakland Athletics to their seventh straight loss. Oakland has dropped all seven on the road, the A's longest losing streak since they lost in a row last August. Five times...
Sharks stave off elimination, top Penguins 4-2 in Game 5
The Pittsburgh Penguins are one victory away from clinching their fourth Stanley Cup championship.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are one victory away from clinching their fourth Stanley Cup championship.
Hockey legend, Gordie Howe, dies at 88
One of the greatest hockey players in history has passed away.
One of the greatest hockey players in history has passed away.
LeBron, Cavaliers on the ropes after Game 4 loss to Warriors
Turns out, Stephen Curry has not entered some level of basketball infallibility. His unanimous MVP selection, the record 3-point total, the league scoring title, all those accolades while he was leading the Golden State Warriors to an NBA-record 73 regular-season wins may have made it seem like he was in some sort of permanent video-game mode. And then came the NBA Finals.
Turns out, Stephen Curry has not entered some level of basketball infallibility. His unanimous MVP selection, the record 3-point total, the league scoring title, all those accolades while he was leading the Golden State Warriors to an NBA-record 73 regular-season wins may have made it seem like he was in some sort of permanent video-game mode. And then came the NBA Finals.