Improving California opens Pac-12 play at Washington
Another win and California might find itself back in the Top 25 for the first time in five years. Looking to start the season with four wins for the first time since 2007, the Golden Bears visit Washington (2-1) on Saturday to open Pac-12 Conference play.
Another win and California might find itself back in the Top 25 for the first time in five years. Looking to start the season with four wins for the first time since 2007, the Golden Bears visit Washington (2-1) on Saturday to open Pac-12 Conference play.
Raiders tight end Rivera embraces new role
For a player who spent the past two seasons as one of the primary targets for Oakland Raiders quarterbacks, tight end Mychal Rivera is surprisingly comfortable being out of the spotlight this year.
For a player who spent the past two seasons as one of the primary targets for Oakland Raiders quarterbacks, tight end Mychal Rivera is surprisingly comfortable being out of the spotlight this year.
Bassitt returns to mound in A's 8-1 loss to Rangers
The Oakland A's hope Chris Bassitt can figure into their future plans. First, he needs to pitch, even if his first-inning woes continue.
The Oakland A's hope Chris Bassitt can figure into their future plans. First, he needs to pitch, even if his first-inning woes continue.
Amarista's RBI single in 9th lifts Padres past Giants, 5-4
Pinch-hitter Alexi Amarista's RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 victory over San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.
Pinch-hitter Alexi Amarista's RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 victory over San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.
Gyorko's 2-out single in 9th lifts Padres over Giants 5-4
Jedd Gyorko hit an RBI single to right-center with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday night to give the San Diego Padres a wild 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants, who dropped seven games behind first-place Los Angeles in the NL West with 11 to go.
Jedd Gyorko hit an RBI single to right-center with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday night to give the San Diego Padres a wild 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants, who dropped seven games behind first-place Los Angeles in the NL West with 11 to go.
Andrus, Beltre power Rangers past Athletics
Elvis Andrus and Adrian Beltre each hit three-run homers in support of Colby Lewis' six strong and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 Wednesday night to take a three-game lead in the AL West Division.
Elvis Andrus and Adrian Beltre each hit three-run homers in support of Colby Lewis' six strong and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 Wednesday night to take a three-game lead in the AL West Division.
Carr looks to build on late comeback win for Raiders
Fresh off the most productive game of his young career as the starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, Derek Carr now wants to do something he hasn't accomplished yet in the NFL. Win on the road.
Fresh off the most productive game of his young career as the starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, Derek Carr now wants to do something he hasn't accomplished yet in the NFL. Win on the road.
Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra dies at 90
Yogi Berra, the Hall of Fame catcher renowned as much for his dizzying malapropisms as his record 10 World Series championships with the New York Yankees, has died. He was 90.
Yogi Berra, the Hall of Fame catcher renowned as much for his dizzying malapropisms as his record 10 World Series championships with the New York Yankees, has died. He was 90.
Rangers rally to beat A's 8-6
Delino DeShields hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the sixth inning four batters after Mitch Moreland connected for a tying two-run homer, and the Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 on Tuesday night to increase their lead in the AL West.
Delino DeShields hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the sixth inning four batters after Mitch Moreland connected for a tying two-run homer, and the Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 on Tuesday night to increase their lead in the AL West.
Giants beat Padres 4-2 to gain a game on Dodgers in NL West
The San Francisco Giants got a two-run home run from a guy who doesn't hit many and an RBI double for a rookie's first hit, struck out 16 times, had three runners thrown out at second base and still won.
The San Francisco Giants got a two-run home run from a guy who doesn't hit many and an RBI double for a rookie's first hit, struck out 16 times, had three runners thrown out at second base and still won.
City Council debates plan to restrict alcohol sales at 49er games
The Santa Clara City Council met Tuesday night to debate whether limiting alcohol sales at Levi’s Stadium will help keep fans safe.
The Santa Clara City Council met Tuesday night to debate whether limiting alcohol sales at Levi’s Stadium will help keep fans safe.
49ers can't keep up with Steelers in 43-18 loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — San Francisco coach Jim Tomsula's homecoming ended with his team looking more like a homecoming opponent.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — San Francisco coach Jim Tomsula's homecoming ended with his team looking more like a homecoming opponent.
Kevin Hogan leads steady Stanford past No. 6 USC, 41-31
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Stanford's pregame meeting, coach David Shaw asked every player who has played in two Pac-12 championship games to stand.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Stanford's pregame meeting, coach David Shaw asked every player who has played in two Pac-12 championship games to stand.
A's pitching stumbles in 10-6 loss to Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Fernando Rodriguez saw Evan Gattis swing in the seventh inning Saturday night and thought it was a popup.
HOUSTON (AP) — Fernando Rodriguez saw Evan Gattis swing in the seventh inning Saturday night and thought it was a popup.
Giants get back Cain, but shut out again by Diamondbacks 6-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants manager Bruce Bochy has no explanation.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants manager Bruce Bochy has no explanation.
Oregon State pulls away from San Jose State 35-21
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Trailing by a touchdown heading into the second half, Oregon State's Storm Barrs-Woods said the Beavers turned to one of the team's youngest players for inspiration.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Trailing by a touchdown heading into the second half, Oregon State's Storm Barrs-Woods said the Beavers turned to one of the team's youngest players for inspiration.
Cal escapes Texas 45-44 when kicker misses PAT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The California defense was exhausted and bracing for overtime.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The California defense was exhausted and bracing for overtime.
De La Rosa, Diamonbacks blank Giants 2-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rubby De La Rosa pitched into the sixth inning to outduel Madison Bumgarner, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Friday night.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rubby De La Rosa pitched into the sixth inning to outduel Madison Bumgarner, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Friday night.
Valencia's 2 homers lead A's over fading Astros 4-3
HOUSTON (AP) — Danny Valencia homered twice, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth inning, to help the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 victory Friday night that sent the scuffling Houston Astros to their fifth straight loss.
HOUSTON (AP) — Danny Valencia homered twice, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth inning, to help the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 victory Friday night that sent the scuffling Houston Astros to their fifth straight loss.