Cowboys owner Jones apologizes to 49ers for grass comment
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apologized to the San Francisco 49ers for his concerns and criticism of the Levi's Stadium grass leading up to Sunday night's preseason game.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apologized to the San Francisco 49ers for his concerns and criticism of the Levi's Stadium grass leading up to Sunday night's preseason game.
Giants waste opportunity to gain on Dodgers in NL West
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants had their chances, but just couldn't take advantage of their opportunities.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants had their chances, but just couldn't take advantage of their opportunities.
Giants fall to Pirates 3-2 on Marte's walkoff homer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Leake spent six innings doing what he usually does against the Pittsburgh Pirates, then San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy decided enough was enough.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Leake spent six innings doing what he usually does against the Pittsburgh Pirates, then San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy decided enough was enough.
A's relievers blow another lead in 5-4 loss to Rays
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For the fifth time this season, Oakland ace Sonny Gray left the mound with a lead only to see it gone before he had a chance to relax in the clubhouse.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For the fifth time this season, Oakland ace Sonny Gray left the mound with a lead only to see it gone before he had a chance to relax in the clubhouse.
Vikings rally after storm delay, top Raiders 20-12
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Charles Johnson and Chase Ford each caught touchdown passes in the second quarter for the Minnesota Vikings, who came back from an hour-plus weather delay to defeat the Oakland Raiders 20-12 on Saturday.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Charles Johnson and Chase Ford each caught touchdown passes in the second quarter for the Minnesota Vikings, who came back from an hour-plus weather delay to defeat the Oakland Raiders 20-12 on Saturday.
Bumgarner homers again as Giants top Pirates 6-4
Madison Bumgarner homered in his second straight start and struck out six in 6 1/3 innings to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Madison Bumgarner homered in his second straight start and struck out six in 6 1/3 innings to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Christian Ponder expects boos in his return to Minnesota
NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Christian Ponder is under no illusions about what kind of reaction he'll get when he returns to Minnesota. "I would expect some boos probably," Ponder said.
NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Christian Ponder is under no illusions about what kind of reaction he'll get when he returns to Minnesota. "I would expect some boos probably," Ponder said.
Giants unable to solve Morton in 4-0 loss to Pirates
Jake Peavy entered his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates having never allowed a run over 20 innings in three starts at PNC Park.
Jake Peavy entered his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates having never allowed a run over 20 innings in three starts at PNC Park.
Giants pick up Marlon Byrd in trade with Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash Thursday from the Cincinnati Reds to boost their injury-plagued outfield.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash Thursday from the Cincinnati Reds to boost their injury-plagued outfield.
Erik Pears fitting in on 49ers O-line
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — New right tackle Erik Pears is doing all he can to fit into the 49ers huddle.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — New right tackle Erik Pears is doing all he can to fit into the 49ers huddle.
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Athletics hold off Dodgers 5-2 for 2-game interleague sweep
Jesse Chavez's record hardly tells the story of his season and first year as a full-time starter.
Jesse Chavez's record hardly tells the story of his season and first year as a full-time starter.
Cal hopes to ride Goff's arm to success this season
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- A potential first-round draft pick at quarterback, a deep receiving group and a potent running game will only carry California so far this season.
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- A potential first-round draft pick at quarterback, a deep receiving group and a potent running game will only carry California so far this season.
Raiders counting on Latavius Murray to revive running game
NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Whether it was because of injuries his first year or a lack of trust from his coaches last season, Latavius Murray has been more of a spectator than a participant since joining the Oakland Raiders.
NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Whether it was because of injuries his first year or a lack of trust from his coaches last season, Latavius Murray has been more of a spectator than a participant since joining the Oakland Raiders.
Hard-hitting Nick Moody looks to make mark on 49ers defense
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Joe Gaines and other teachers at Nick Moody's elementary school used to regularly pull the boy aside and remind him that physical stiff-arms and hip-checks on the playground could really hurt others.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Joe Gaines and other teachers at Nick Moody's elementary school used to regularly pull the boy aside and remind him that physical stiff-arms and hip-checks on the playground could really hurt others.
Stanford looks to get back to the ground in 2015
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford built one of the most successful programs in the country over the past few years with a fairly simple formula: The Cardinal dominated the trenches with physical lines and a powerful running game so well that they made it to four straight BCS games.
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford built one of the most successful programs in the country over the past few years with a fairly simple formula: The Cardinal dominated the trenches with physical lines and a powerful running game so well that they made it to four straight BCS games.
A's help Giants; edge Dodgers 5-4 in 10
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Canha had reason to celebrate.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Canha had reason to celebrate.
Vogelsong, Bumgarner help Giants beat Cardinals 2-0
Ryan Vogelsong pitched six innings of two-hit ball and ace Madison Bumgarner keyed a seventh-inning rally with his first career pinch hit, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the St.
Ryan Vogelsong pitched six innings of two-hit ball and ace Madison Bumgarner keyed a seventh-inning rally with his first career pinch hit, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the St.
World Series of Beach Volleyball returns to California
For Kerri Walsh Jennings, the pursuit of a fourth consecutive Olympic beach volleyball gold medal resumes on her home sand.
For Kerri Walsh Jennings, the pursuit of a fourth consecutive Olympic beach volleyball gold medal resumes on her home sand.
