Tragedy strikes on Preakness horse racing day
Ten years after Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro tragically broke down at the start of the Preakness, the owners of the popular colt watched another horse they bred die during a race on a rainy Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. In a tragic start to Preakness day, Gretchen and Roy Jackson's 4-year-old filly Pramedya broke down during the fourth race on the Preakness undercard, and was euthanized...
Ten years after Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro tragically broke down at the start of the Preakness, the owners of the popular colt watched another horse they bred die during a race on a rainy Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. In a tragic start to Preakness day, Gretchen and Roy Jackson's 4-year-old filly Pramedya broke down during the fourth race on the Preakness undercard, and was euthanized...
Warriors release video of team heading to OKC
The Golden State Warriors are headed to Oklahoma City. The team released video of players, coaches and other staff boarding a chartered plane to Oklahoma City Saturday morning.
The Golden State Warriors are headed to Oklahoma City. The team released video of players, coaches and other staff boarding a chartered plane to Oklahoma City Saturday morning.
Klay Thompson has carried Warriors this postseason
A far cry from his brash, former basketball-playing father, Klay Thompson is perfectly content to be the soft-spoken, second superstar behind MVP Stephen Curry. He is more than happy to let Draymond Green do the arguing, arm flexing and trash talking.
A far cry from his brash, former basketball-playing father, Klay Thompson is perfectly content to be the soft-spoken, second superstar behind MVP Stephen Curry. He is more than happy to let Draymond Green do the arguing, arm flexing and trash talking.
Jones' 2nd shutout gives Sharks 2-1 series lead over Blues
When Peter DeBoer took over as coach in San Jose one of the first tasks he wanted to complete was making sure the Sharks were more than just a power-play team. Improved depth and 5-on-5 play helped get San Jose back to the postseason after missing it a year ago, but come playoff time that power play has served as an impressive weapon and a barometer for the team's success.
When Peter DeBoer took over as coach in San Jose one of the first tasks he wanted to complete was making sure the Sharks were more than just a power-play team. Improved depth and 5-on-5 play helped get San Jose back to the postseason after missing it a year ago, but come playoff time that power play has served as an impressive weapon and a barometer for the team's success.
Curry dazzles again, Warriors even series with Thunder 1-1
After having dropped Game 1 to Oklahoma City Thunder two days ago, the Golden State Warriors were looking Wednesday night to even the series and add a win
After having dropped Game 1 to Oklahoma City Thunder two days ago, the Golden State Warriors were looking Wednesday night to even the series and add a win
Khris Davis smacks another homer and A's sweep Rangers 8-1
Khris Davis hit his fourth home run in two games, Danny Valencia drove in two and the Oakland Athletics completed a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with an 8-1 win on Wednesday. Marcus Semien had two hits and drove in two runs for the As, who have won four straight and five of six overall. Yonder Alfonso, Tyler Landendorf and Coco Crisp also drove in runs.
Khris Davis hit his fourth home run in two games, Danny Valencia drove in two and the Oakland Athletics completed a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with an 8-1 win on Wednesday. Marcus Semien had two hits and drove in two runs for the As, who have won four straight and five of six overall. Yonder Alfonso, Tyler Landendorf and Coco Crisp also drove in runs.
Sharks' Burns scores 2 power-play goals, Jones gets shutout
San Jose Sharks evened the series 1-1 with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Blues Tuesday night.
San Jose Sharks evened the series 1-1 with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Blues Tuesday night.
Warriors take little solace in NBA acknowledging blown call
The fact that the NBA acknowledged missing a late travel call on Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, did little to appease Golden State coach Steve Kerr a day later. When told that NBA senior vice president for replay and referee operations Joe Borgia went on NBA TV after the game and said Westbrook did drag his pivot foot before calling timeout with 17.2 seconds to play and Oklahoma City...
The fact that the NBA acknowledged missing a late travel call on Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, did little to appease Golden State coach Steve Kerr a day later. When told that NBA senior vice president for replay and referee operations Joe Borgia went on NBA TV after the game and said Westbrook did drag his pivot foot before calling timeout with 17.2 seconds to play and Oklahoma City...
Sharks want more penalties called vs Blues in Game 2
The San Jose Sharks got just three power plays in their Game 1 loss to open the Western Conference finals, and no call when Joe Thornton's bushy beard got tugged on by St. Louis Blues captain David Backes in the first period.
The San Jose Sharks got just three power plays in their Game 1 loss to open the Western Conference finals, and no call when Joe Thornton's bushy beard got tugged on by St. Louis Blues captain David Backes in the first period.
Warriors fall to OKC in Game 1 of NBA Western Finals
Plagued by a series of turnovers, the Golden State Warriors fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night as the two teams battled it out in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
Plagued by a series of turnovers, the Golden State Warriors fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night as the two teams battled it out in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
AP source: LA Angels closing in on deal to sign Tim Lincecum
The Los Angeles Angels are closing in on a deal to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, a free agent trying to come back from hip surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because no deal had been announced.
The Los Angeles Angels are closing in on a deal to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, a free agent trying to come back from hip surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because no deal had been announced.
Rays lose 7-6 to A's on Valencia's 3rd homer
The Tampa Bay Rays were one out away from a victory Sunday. Unfortunately for Steve Geltz, Danny Valencia was up for the Oakland Athletics with a man on base. Valencia hit Geltz's first pitch for his third homer of the day, sending Tampa Bay to a 7-6 loss. It was first loss of the season for the Rays when they led after eight innings.
The Tampa Bay Rays were one out away from a victory Sunday. Unfortunately for Steve Geltz, Danny Valencia was up for the Oakland Athletics with a man on base. Valencia hit Geltz's first pitch for his third homer of the day, sending Tampa Bay to a 7-6 loss. It was first loss of the season for the Rays when they led after eight innings.
Bochy challenges for final out, Giants beat Dbacks for sweep
Bruce Bochy challenged the umpire's call on the final play of the game. Like everything else the San Francisco Giants did on this trip to Arizona, he won. The ruling overturned a safe call at first base for a game-ending double play and the Giants beat the Diamondbacks 2-1 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.
Bruce Bochy challenged the umpire's call on the final play of the game. Like everything else the San Francisco Giants did on this trip to Arizona, he won. The ruling overturned a safe call at first base for a game-ending double play and the Giants beat the Diamondbacks 2-1 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.
Elliott leads way, Blues beat Sharks 2-1 in Game 1
Brian Elliott had another standout game in net, David Backes and Jori Lehtera had goals and the St. Louis Blues opened their first Western Conference final in 15 years with a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. Tomas Hertl scored on a first-period deflection for the Sharks, who outshot St. Louis 32-23 but couldn't quite solve Elliott.
Brian Elliott had another standout game in net, David Backes and Jori Lehtera had goals and the St. Louis Blues opened their first Western Conference final in 15 years with a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. Tomas Hertl scored on a first-period deflection for the Sharks, who outshot St. Louis 32-23 but couldn't quite solve Elliott.
Defending champion Warriors expect tough task from Thunder
Stephen Curry's near half-court shot to win it in overtime at Oklahoma City in late February became one of the defining moments in his record-shattering MVP season. Now, with four more victories against Kevin Durant and the Thunder in the Western Conference finals, Curry and Co. will move one step closer to the Warriors' ultimate goal: A repeat championship.
Stephen Curry's near half-court shot to win it in overtime at Oklahoma City in late February became one of the defining moments in his record-shattering MVP season. Now, with four more victories against Kevin Durant and the Thunder in the Western Conference finals, Curry and Co. will move one step closer to the Warriors' ultimate goal: A repeat championship.
49ers running back Jarryd Hayne retires from NFL
Former Australian Rugby League star Jarryd Hayne's NFL experiment is over, as he announced his retirement Sunday from the San Francisco 49ers in order to join the Fiji Rugby Sevens team for the Rio Olympics.
Former Australian Rugby League star Jarryd Hayne's NFL experiment is over, as he announced his retirement Sunday from the San Francisco 49ers in order to join the Fiji Rugby Sevens team for the Rio Olympics.
Giants beat Dbacks 5-3 on Posey's double
PHOENIX (AP) — Buster Posey hit a two-run double in the ninth inning and Hunter Pence had his 200th career home run to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. San Francisco led 3-1 after Jake Peavy's six strong innings, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead.
PHOENIX (AP) — Buster Posey hit a two-run double in the ninth inning and Hunter Pence had his 200th career home run to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. San Francisco led 3-1 after Jake Peavy's six strong innings, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead.
Rays' Andriese pitches two-hit shutout in win over A's
. (AP) — Kendall Graveman's latest start was an upgrade over his previous three outings. It still wasn't good enough to get a win. Graveman (1-5) didn't get much help in Oakland's 6-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night, the A's sixth loss in seven games. Matt Andriese pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout — and complete game — and Brad...
. (AP) — Kendall Graveman's latest start was an upgrade over his previous three outings. It still wasn't good enough to get a win. Graveman (1-5) didn't get much help in Oakland's 6-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night, the A's sixth loss in seven games. Matt Andriese pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout — and complete game — and Brad...
Bellator MMA Fan Fest comes to Bay Area
Hundreds of people packed a Santa Clara restaurant to meet-and-greet some of the biggest names in the MMA fighting world.
Hundreds of people packed a Santa Clara restaurant to meet-and-greet some of the biggest names in the MMA fighting world.
Warriors' merchandise sales soar
The Golden State Warriors and player Stephen Curry are setting records on and off the courts as the team’s merchandise sales skyrocket this season.
The Golden State Warriors and player Stephen Curry are setting records on and off the courts as the team’s merchandise sales skyrocket this season.