Piscotty scores go-ahead run, Cardinals beat Giants 2-1

Rookie Stephen Piscotty tripled and scored the go-ahead run on Mark Reynolds' groundout in the eighth inning, and the St.

Clevenger hits 3-run homer to lead Orioles past A's 4-2

With catcher Matt Wieters out with an injury, Steve Clevenger is taking full advantage of his opportunity with the Baltimore Orioles.

Los Angeles stadium could bring change in NFL divisions

Construction of an NFL stadium in the Los Angeles area could come with another change: a possible shift in division for the Oakland Raiders or the San Diego Chargers.

Melvin holds meeting after Athletics lose 18-2 to Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Melvin had just spent the better part of three hours watching the Oakland Athletics stumble through an embarrassing defeat, and the manager wasn't about to let his players escape with just a shower and a bite to eat.

Bumgarner HRs and Ks 14 in 3-hitter, Giants beat Nats 5-0

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On the day the Giants honored Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal, left-hander Madison Bumgarner gave San Francisco a performance worthy of the high-kicking Dominican.

Machado HR in 13th gives Orioles 8-6 win over Athletics

Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles also got home runs from Adam Jones and Chris Davis in an 8-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.

Bonds has 'weight lifted off my shoulders'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Legally cleared at last, Barry Bonds is unconcerned with everybody else's thoughts on his career or credentials: He's a Hall of Famer.

Beth Mowins gets NFL  announcer shot during Raiders preseason

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Beth Mowins has spent her accomplished career as a play-by-play announcer trying to tell the story, not be it.

Gray misses start with sore back, A's lose 4-2 to Jays

TORONTO (AP) — Sonny Gray's sore back forced the Oakland A's to juggle their rotation, and cost them a chance to send their staff ace against the hottest team in baseball.

Blue Jays win 9th straight, beat Athletics 4-2

TORONTO -- Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Drew Hutchison reached a place he hadn't been in almost three months: the eighth inning.

Raiders rookie tight end  makes camp debut

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Clive Walford wasn't bothered that Oakland coach Jack Del Rio pulled him out of the final 20 minutes of his first practice in training camp out of concern the rookie tight end might get fatigued.

Bumgarner pitches 5-hitter, overpowers Astros as Giants win

Madison Bumgarner pitched a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts, Brandon Belt broke up a pitcher's duel with two solo homers, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Haley, Brown inducted into pro football Hall of Fame

CANTON (AP) —  Tim Brown kept doing the math as the years ticked by and the phone call from the Pro Football Hall of Fame never came.

Brown, Haley inducted into pro football Hall of Fame

CANTON (AP) —  Tim Brown kept doing the math as the years ticked by and the phone call from the Pro Football Hall of Fame never came.

Aldon Smith arrested on DUI hit-and-run charges

SAN JOSE, Calif.  (KTVU and wires) – Just days after San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said the team wanted to sign Aldon Smith to a long-term contract, the troubled star linebacker was back in jail early Friday.

Reports of fight with Kaepernick before Smith's arrest; release from 49ers

Just days after San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said the team wanted to sign Aldon Smith to a long-term contract, the troubled star linebacker was back in jail early Friday.