Giants miss chance to move into first place in NL West
The San Francisco Giants were on a roll with a chance to move into the top spot in the NL West for the first time in two months, but Wily Peralta returned from the disabled list and shut them down ...
The San Francisco Giants were on a roll with a chance to move into the top spot in the NL West for the first time in two months, but Wily Peralta returned from the disabled list and shut them down ...
A's trade Zobrist to the Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals have made another big addition for the season's stretch run, acquiring utilityman Ben Zobrist and cash from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday for right-hander Aaron Brooks and...
The Kansas City Royals have made another big addition for the season's stretch run, acquiring utilityman Ben Zobrist and cash from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday for right-hander Aaron Brooks and...
Martin, Donaldson homer to help Blue Jays power past A's 5-2
The highest-scoring offense in the majors is heating up at the right time.Russell Martin homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Josh Donaldson went deep against his former team and the Toronto B...
The highest-scoring offense in the majors is heating up at the right time.Russell Martin homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Josh Donaldson went deep against his former team and the Toronto B...
A's star pitcher Scott Kazmir traded to Houston Astros
Oakland star pitcher Scott Kazmir was traded Thursday to the Houston Astros for two promising minor leaguers -- right-handed pitcher Daniel Mengden and catcher Jacob Nottingham, the club announced.
Oakland star pitcher Scott Kazmir was traded Thursday to the Houston Astros for two promising minor leaguers -- right-handed pitcher Daniel Mengden and catcher Jacob Nottingham, the club announced.
A's Sam Fuld still finds new challenges with diabetes
Sam Fuld jogs to the outfield each inning with enough gum in his back pocket to give him a quick boost of carbohydrates if his blood sugar dips.
Sam Fuld jogs to the outfield each inning with enough gum in his back pocket to give him a quick boost of carbohydrates if his blood sugar dips.
Davis beats out infield single in 10th as A's top Blue Jays
The Oakland Athletics had to stop mid-celebration and wait to find out from replay review whether they had in fact won the game on a walkoff.
The Oakland Athletics had to stop mid-celebration and wait to find out from replay review whether they had in fact won the game on a walkoff.
Belt, Posey gang up on Padres' pen in 7-1 Giants win
Matt Cain threw six strong innings, Brandon Belt hit a tying solo home run in the sixth inning and Buster Posey hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh to help the Giants beat the San Diego P...
Matt Cain threw six strong innings, Brandon Belt hit a tying solo home run in the sixth inning and Buster Posey hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh to help the Giants beat the San Diego P...
Rookie Chris Heston shuts down Padres
Rookie Chris Heston took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Hector Sanchez hit an impressive grand slam for one of three San Francisco Giants home runs in a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres...
Rookie Chris Heston took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Hector Sanchez hit an impressive grand slam for one of three San Francisco Giants home runs in a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres...
Kemp's 2-run homer helps carry Padres over Giants, 4-2
Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer to help the San Diego Padres beat the World Series champion San Francisco Giants 4-2 Monday night and extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer to help the San Diego Padres beat the World Series champion San Francisco Giants 4-2 Monday night and extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Pennington's error gives Giants 6-5 win over DBacks in 12
Ryan Vogelsong pitched two scoreless innings for his first victory in relief in almost 10 years and the Giants used a throwing error by Arizona shortstop Cliff Pennington in the 12th inning to beat...
Ryan Vogelsong pitched two scoreless innings for his first victory in relief in almost 10 years and the Giants used a throwing error by Arizona shortstop Cliff Pennington in the 12th inning to beat...
Rangers sign restricted free agent defenseman Dylan McIlrath
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Dylan McIlrath.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Dylan McIlrath.
Sky protects Froome's Tour lead as Majka wins Stage 11
CAUTERETS, France (AP) — Rafal Majka led a solo breakaway to win the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, dusting a small group of rivals on the hardest climb of Day 2 in the Pyrenees mountains as Chris Froome easily retained the yellow jersey.
CAUTERETS, France (AP) — Rafal Majka led a solo breakaway to win the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, dusting a small group of rivals on the hardest climb of Day 2 in the Pyrenees mountains as Chris Froome easily retained the yellow jersey.
Tour de France Chart
Total Mileage: 2,086.7
Total Mileage: 2,086.7
Tour de France Stages
July 4 — First Stage: Utrecht, Netherlands, individual time trial (13.8km-8.6 miles) (Stage: Rohan Dennis, Australia; Yellow Jersey: Dennis)
July 4 — First Stage: Utrecht, Netherlands, individual time trial (13.8km-8.6 miles) (Stage: Rohan Dennis, Australia; Yellow Jersey: Dennis)
AP WAS THERE: 43 years ago, Trevino ends a Grand Slam dream
EDITOR'S NOTE: Jack Nicklaus had never trailed in any round on his way to winning the Masters and U.S. Open in 1972, and the British Open was played that year at Muirfield, where Nicklaus had won his first claret jug six years earlier.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Jack Nicklaus had never trailed in any round on his way to winning the Masters and U.S. Open in 1972, and the British Open was played that year at Muirfield, where Nicklaus had won his first claret jug six years earlier.
Playoff races, trade talks highlight 2nd half of MLB season
The Cardinals are really good, the Phillies are really bad, and then there's everyone else.
The Cardinals are really good, the Phillies are really bad, and then there's everyone else.
The Latest: Majka wins bumpiest Pyrenees stage of Tour
CAUTERETS, France (AP) — The Latest from the 11th Stage of the Tour de France (all times local):
CAUTERETS, France (AP) — The Latest from the 11th Stage of the Tour de France (all times local):
ESPYs to honor former college basketball player Lauren Hill
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Hill will be honored at the ESPY Awards.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Hill will be honored at the ESPY Awards.
American rapper Kanye West to headline closing ceremony
TORONTO (AP) — American rapper Kanye West will highlight the closing ceremony of the Pan Am Games on July 26.
TORONTO (AP) — American rapper Kanye West will highlight the closing ceremony of the Pan Am Games on July 26.
Orioles LHP Wesley Wright designated for assignment
BALTIMORE (AP) — Left-hander Wesley Wright has been reinstated from the 60-day disabled list and designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
BALTIMORE (AP) — Left-hander Wesley Wright has been reinstated from the 60-day disabled list and designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.