'Stephmojis' let Warriors fans express themselves
Warriors fans can express themselves with the help of Steph Curry.
Warriors fans can express themselves with the help of Steph Curry.
Bumgarner homers, strikes out 11
The Braves wasted a chance to score early on Madison Bumgarner. It proved to be their only chance. Bumgarner won his sixth straight decision and hit a two-run homer to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-0 win over Atlanta on Thursday. Atlanta split the four-game series, getting shut out in its two losses.
The Braves wasted a chance to score early on Madison Bumgarner. It proved to be their only chance. Bumgarner won his sixth straight decision and hit a two-run homer to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-0 win over Atlanta on Thursday. Atlanta split the four-game series, getting shut out in its two losses.
John Legend to perform anthem at Game 1 of NBA Finals
Grammy-winning singer John Legend will perform the national anthem for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The NBA says Legend will kick off the finals that will air live Thursday on ABC (9 p.m. Eastern) from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.
Grammy-winning singer John Legend will perform the national anthem for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The NBA says Legend will kick off the finals that will air live Thursday on ABC (9 p.m. Eastern) from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.
A's top Twins 5-1 for 5th straight win
The Oakland Athletics are starting to see the type of progress from rookie pitcher Sean Manaea they had hoped for after calling up the left-hander from the minors in late April. It helps when manager Bob Melvin's ballclub scores some runs and plays good defense, too.
The Oakland Athletics are starting to see the type of progress from rookie pitcher Sean Manaea they had hoped for after calling up the left-hander from the minors in late April. It helps when manager Bob Melvin's ballclub scores some runs and plays good defense, too.
Freeman's HR in 11th inning lifts Braves past Giants, 5-4
Freddie Freeman homered leading off the 11th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Freeman's ninth homer, off Derek Law (1-1), came after Giants closer Santiago Casilla couldn't hold a 4-3 lead in the ninth. Chris Withrow (1-1) pitched a perfect 11th inning for Atlanta to pick up the win.
Freddie Freeman homered leading off the 11th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Freeman's ninth homer, off Derek Law (1-1), came after Giants closer Santiago Casilla couldn't hold a 4-3 lead in the ninth. Chris Withrow (1-1) pitched a perfect 11th inning for Atlanta to pick up the win.
Penguins edge Sharks 2-1 in OT, take 2-0 lead in Cup Final
Conor Sheary started the season in the minor leagues. Safe to say the Pittsburgh rookie is not heading back there anytime soon. If ever. Sheary's shot from just inside the left circle zipped by Martin Jones' glove and into the net 2:35 into overtime to give the Penguins a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 3 is Saturday...
Conor Sheary started the season in the minor leagues. Safe to say the Pittsburgh rookie is not heading back there anytime soon. If ever. Sheary's shot from just inside the left circle zipped by Martin Jones' glove and into the net 2:35 into overtime to give the Penguins a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 3 is Saturday...
Penguins edge Sharks 2-1 in OT, take 2-0 lead in Cup Final
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The nerves are gone. Spending your franchise's first 20 minutes in a Stanley Cup Final standing around while your opponent zips unimpeded from one end of the ice to the other will do that.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The nerves are gone. Spending your franchise's first 20 minutes in a Stanley Cup Final standing around while your opponent zips unimpeded from one end of the ice to the other will do that.
Hundreds of workers prepare for Game 1 of finals at Oracle Arena
Hundreds of workers are at Oracle Arena preparing for Game 1 of the NBA Championship Finals that will be played Thursday night.
Hundreds of workers are at Oracle Arena preparing for Game 1 of the NBA Championship Finals that will be played Thursday night.
Peavy almost perfect through 7 as Giants blank Braves 4-0
ATLANTA (AP) — Jake Peavy made sure his 35th birthday was a success. Peavy faced the minimum 21 batters through seven innings, Denard Span drove in two runs with three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night. Four relievers finished the combined one-hitter.
ATLANTA (AP) — Jake Peavy made sure his 35th birthday was a success. Peavy faced the minimum 21 batters through seven innings, Denard Span drove in two runs with three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night. Four relievers finished the combined one-hitter.
Penguins edge Sharks 3-2 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
It wasn't supposed to take the San Jose Sharks this long to reach their first Stanley Cup Final. The franchise’s nearly quarter-century wait to play on the NHL's biggest stage will finally end Monday night when the puck drops for Game 1.
It wasn't supposed to take the San Jose Sharks this long to reach their first Stanley Cup Final. The franchise’s nearly quarter-century wait to play on the NHL's biggest stage will finally end Monday night when the puck drops for Game 1.
Graveman ends long skid in A's 3-2 win over Twins
Coco Crisp homered leading off the game, Khris Davis hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Monday. Jed Lowrie added two hits and scored the game-winning run for Oakland while first baseman Yonder Alonso singled, scored and made a diving catch to end a threat in the seventh and strand the potential tying and go-ahead runs in...
Coco Crisp homered leading off the game, Khris Davis hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Monday. Jed Lowrie added two hits and scored the game-winning run for Oakland while first baseman Yonder Alonso singled, scored and made a diving catch to end a threat in the seventh and strand the potential tying and go-ahead runs in...
Samardzija lasts only 5 innings as Giants fall to Braves 5-3
Bruce Bochy didn't like some of the ball and strike calls on Jeff Samardzija. Samardzija didn't like the results. Samardzija fell short in his attempt to win four straight starts for the first time in his career and the San Francisco Giants fell to Mike Foltynewicz and the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Monday for a rare road loss. The Giants suffered only their third loss in their past 15 road...
Bruce Bochy didn't like some of the ball and strike calls on Jeff Samardzija. Samardzija didn't like the results. Samardzija fell short in his attempt to win four straight starts for the first time in his career and the San Francisco Giants fell to Mike Foltynewicz and the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Monday for a rare road loss. The Giants suffered only their third loss in their past 15 road...
Curry and record-setting Warriors headed back to NBA Finals
After a record 73 wins and a memorable Game 6 comeback on the road, the Golden State Warriors' goal of getting back to the NBA Finals and defending their title comes down to Game 7 at home against the powerful Oklahoma City Thunder.
After a record 73 wins and a memorable Game 6 comeback on the road, the Golden State Warriors' goal of getting back to the NBA Finals and defending their title comes down to Game 7 at home against the powerful Oklahoma City Thunder.
Butler sparks Athletics rally in 4-2 win over Tigers
Billy Butler delivered a pinch hit, two-run single in the sixth and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. A's starter Rich Hill, who left the game with an apparent left shoulder injury, went 6 1/3 innings to win his fifth straight start. Hill (8-3) gave up two runs on five hits, walking three and striking out nine.
Billy Butler delivered a pinch hit, two-run single in the sixth and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. A's starter Rich Hill, who left the game with an apparent left shoulder injury, went 6 1/3 innings to win his fifth straight start. Hill (8-3) gave up two runs on five hits, walking three and striking out nine.
Alexander Rossi pulls off stunning upset in 100th Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An unfamiliar driver ushered in a new era of the Indianapolis 500 by outlasting his faster rivals — and his fuel tank. American Alexander Rossi was the stunning winner of the historic 100th running of "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" on Sunday in a victory that allowed the long-suffering Andretti family to celebrate in the biggest race of their famed...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An unfamiliar driver ushered in a new era of the Indianapolis 500 by outlasting his faster rivals — and his fuel tank. American Alexander Rossi was the stunning winner of the historic 100th running of "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" on Sunday in a victory that allowed the long-suffering Andretti family to celebrate in the biggest race of their famed...
Warriors: Keep season alive with win over Thunder
The record-setting season of the Golden State Warriors will continue after the team notched a 108-to-101 win in Oklahoma City over the Thunder Saturday night.
The record-setting season of the Golden State Warriors will continue after the team notched a 108-to-101 win in Oklahoma City over the Thunder Saturday night.
Butler, Davis power Athletics past the Tigers 12-3
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Billy Butler and Khris Davis each homered and drove in three runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Saturday, ending a three-game losing streak. Danny Valencia had three hits, including a home run, and Coco Crisp and Jake Smolinski each drove in two runs while the A's reached double figures in scoring for the first time this season.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Billy Butler and Khris Davis each homered and drove in three runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Saturday, ending a three-game losing streak. Danny Valencia had three hits, including a home run, and Coco Crisp and Jake Smolinski each drove in two runs while the A's reached double figures in scoring for the first time this season.
Posey hits pair of 3-run homers, Giants beat Rockies 10-5
DENVER (AP) — Buster Posey hit a pair of three-run homers, including a tiebreaking drive as part of a six-run eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 10-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday after their bullpen blew a lead. The Rockies were limited to one run over six innings by Madison Bumgarner, but erupted in the seventh against five San Francisco relievers to...
DENVER (AP) — Buster Posey hit a pair of three-run homers, including a tiebreaking drive as part of a six-run eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 10-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday after their bullpen blew a lead. The Rockies were limited to one run over six innings by Madison Bumgarner, but erupted in the seventh against five San Francisco relievers to...
Chatwood leads Rockies to 5-2 win over sizzling Giants
DENVER (AP) — Tyler Chatwood threw seven masterful innings, Charlie Blackmon had one of Colorado's three run-scoring doubles and the Rockies beat San Francisco 5-2 on Friday night to end the Giants' 10-game winning streak against NL West teams. It was San Francisco's longest streak versus the division since capturing 10 straight in August 1982. Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story...
DENVER (AP) — Tyler Chatwood threw seven masterful innings, Charlie Blackmon had one of Colorado's three run-scoring doubles and the Rockies beat San Francisco 5-2 on Friday night to end the Giants' 10-game winning streak against NL West teams. It was San Francisco's longest streak versus the division since capturing 10 straight in August 1982. Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story...
Andrea Bocelli's San Jose concert rescheduled for Sharks Stanley Cup run
Recording star Andrea Bocelli has rescheduled his June concert at SAP Center to accommodate the Sane Jose Sharks' quest for the Stanley Cup.
Recording star Andrea Bocelli has rescheduled his June concert at SAP Center to accommodate the Sane Jose Sharks' quest for the Stanley Cup.