Valencia's 2-run HR lifts Athletics over Mariners 4-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Danny Valencia believed all along that he just needed the opportunity to show what he could do. The Oakland A's are now believers. Valencia, picked up on waivers Aug. 3 from Toronto, hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning that lifted the Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 4-2 Friday night.
SEATTLE (AP) — Danny Valencia believed all along that he just needed the opportunity to show what he could do. The Oakland A's are now believers. Valencia, picked up on waivers Aug. 3 from Toronto, hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning that lifted the Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 4-2 Friday night.
Hudson wraps career as Dodgers beat Giants 3-2
Giants pitcher Tim Hudson allowed three runs and three hits in 2 1-3 innings in the final start of his 17-year big league career as the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 3-2 Thursday.
Giants pitcher Tim Hudson allowed three runs and three hits in 2 1-3 innings in the final start of his 17-year big league career as the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 3-2 Thursday.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr to take leave of absence
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will take a leave of absence as he recovers from back surgery and will be replaced on an interim basis by Luke Walton.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will take a leave of absence as he recovers from back surgery and will be replaced on an interim basis by Luke Walton.
Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt retiring after season
San Francisco Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt is retiring after the season, not a surprise move for the 14-year veteran as he turns his attention to family and further involvement with several causes he has worked with for years.
San Francisco Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt is retiring after the season, not a surprise move for the 14-year veteran as he turns his attention to family and further involvement with several causes he has worked with for years.
Barry Zito is content after A's 8-7 win over Angels
Barry Zito's big league career began 15 years ago with a win over the Angels in Oakland. It might have ended Wednesday with four innings against the Angels in the waning days of a losing season.
Barry Zito's big league career began 15 years ago with a win over the Angels in Oakland. It might have ended Wednesday with four innings against the Angels in the waning days of a losing season.
Leake throws 2-hitter as Giants beat Dodgers 5-0
Mike Leake pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Mike Leake pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Oakland A's hire first female coach in MLB history
The Oakland Athletics have named Justine Siegal as a guest instructor for their organization, making her the first female coach in MLB history.
The Oakland Athletics have named Justine Siegal as a guest instructor for their organization, making her the first female coach in MLB history.
Young cancer patient meets Steph Curry and the Warriors
A 10-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, met his hero, Steph Curry at the Warriors training facility last week.
A 10-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, met his hero, Steph Curry at the Warriors training facility last week.
Dodgers clinch third straight NL West title, beat Giants 8-0
Clayton Kershaw pitched the big-money Dodgers to their third straight NL West title, tossing a 1-hitter as Los Angeles beat the San Francisco Giants 8-0 on Tuesday night.
Clayton Kershaw pitched the big-money Dodgers to their third straight NL West title, tossing a 1-hitter as Los Angeles beat the San Francisco Giants 8-0 on Tuesday night.
Extreme sports star dies in California skydiving accident
A skier and BASE jumper who regularly appeared on an MTV show about extreme sports was killed after crashing into a tree during a skydiving stunt at a Northern California golf course, authorities said.
A skier and BASE jumper who regularly appeared on an MTV show about extreme sports was killed after crashing into a tree during a skydiving stunt at a Northern California golf course, authorities said.
Greinke, Dodgers denied NL West as Giants win 3-2 in 12
Zack Greinke and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers were denied a playoff-clinching party for at least another day, losing to the World Series champion San Francisco Giants 3-2 on pinch-hitter Alejandro De Aza's 12th-inning sacrifice fly Monday night.
Zack Greinke and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers were denied a playoff-clinching party for at least another day, losing to the World Series champion San Francisco Giants 3-2 on pinch-hitter Alejandro De Aza's 12th-inning sacrifice fly Monday night.
Angels rally past A's in 9th for their 6th straight win, 5-4
Pinch-hitter David Murphy drove a bases-loaded single into left field to end it, and the Los Angeles Angels kept the pressure on in the AL wild-card race with their sixth consecutive victory, 5-4 over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.
Pinch-hitter David Murphy drove a bases-loaded single into left field to end it, and the Los Angeles Angels kept the pressure on in the AL wild-card race with their sixth consecutive victory, 5-4 over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.
Heston wins 1st game in 2 months as Giants beats A's 5-4
Following Chris Heston's first win in two months, the San Francisco Giants enter the final week of the regular season with a slight chance to reach the playoffs.
Following Chris Heston's first win in two months, the San Francisco Giants enter the final week of the regular season with a slight chance to reach the playoffs.
Carr, Raiders end road skid with 27-20 win over Browns
Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes and safety Charles Woodson made a game-clinching interception with 38 seconds left as the Oakland Raiders snapped an 11-game road losing streak, beating the Cleveland Browns 27-20 on Sunday.
Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes and safety Charles Woodson made a game-clinching interception with 38 seconds left as the Oakland Raiders snapped an 11-game road losing streak, beating the Cleveland Browns 27-20 on Sunday.
49ers stumble and stagger to 47-7 loss to Cardinals
Colin Kaepernick's first pass was off his back foot. Interception, touchdown. Next series, another off-balance throw. Interception, touchdown.
Colin Kaepernick's first pass was off his back foot. Interception, touchdown. Next series, another off-balance throw. Interception, touchdown.
Parker's spectacular day leads Giants to win 14-10 win over A's
Jarrett Parker became the first Giants player to have at least three homers and seven RBIs in a game since Mays did it 54 years ago, overshadowing the disappointing starts in the feel-good matchup of Tim Hudson and Barry Zito as San Francisco beat the Oakland Athletics 14-10 on Saturday.
Jarrett Parker became the first Giants player to have at least three homers and seven RBIs in a game since Mays did it 54 years ago, overshadowing the disappointing starts in the feel-good matchup of Tim Hudson and Barry Zito as San Francisco beat the Oakland Athletics 14-10 on Saturday.
California opens Pac-12 play with 30-24 win over Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — Jared Goff threw for 342 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and California held off Washington's second-half rally for a 30-24 victory in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both schools. California improved to 4-0 for the first time since 2007 and may find itself back it the Top 25 next week for the first time since 2010 after winning on the road for the second straight week.
SEATTLE (AP) — Jared Goff threw for 342 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and California held off Washington's second-half rally for a 30-24 victory in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both schools. California improved to 4-0 for the first time since 2007 and may find itself back it the Top 25 next week for the first time since 2010 after winning on the road for the second straight week.
No. 21 Stanford defeats Oregon State 42-24
Kevin Hogan, a game-time decision because of an ankle sprain, threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns as No. 21 Stanford beat Oregon State 42-24 on Friday night.
Kevin Hogan, a game-time decision because of an ankle sprain, threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns as No. 21 Stanford beat Oregon State 42-24 on Friday night.
World Series champ Giants lose to A's, out of wild-card race
The World Series champion San Francisco Giants were eliminated from wild-card contention Friday night, falling to Sonny Gray and the Oakland Athletics 5-4.
The World Series champion San Francisco Giants were eliminated from wild-card contention Friday night, falling to Sonny Gray and the Oakland Athletics 5-4.
Former 49er McDonald pleads not guilty to rape charge
Former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald pleaded not guilty Friday to charges in an alleged sexual assault at his San Jose home last year and violating a restraining order.
Former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald pleaded not guilty Friday to charges in an alleged sexual assault at his San Jose home last year and violating a restraining order.