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Giants shut down by Padres’ Richards in loss
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Now that the San Francisco Giants have weathered the early storm surrounding suspended outfielder Melky Cabrera, it's time for their NL West showdown.
Cabrera associate attempted to fabricate website defense
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - An associate of San Francisco Giants All-Star Melky Cabrera purchased a website and attempted to create evidence to support a claim that the outfielder inadvertently took the substance that caused a positive drug test, Major League Baseball said.
Warriors’ Bogut encouraged by progress after ankle surgery
OAKLAND (AP) - Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut fully expects to be in the lineup for the season opener Oct. 31 at Phoenix after undergoing surgery this spring on his troublesome ankle.
Swimmer Nyad steady in record try
HAVANA (AP) - Endurance athlete Diana Nyad forged ahead through the Straits of Florida with renewed vigor Sunday in pursuit of a record 103-mile (166-kilometer), unassisted swim in open waters without the aid of a shark cage.
American League capsules
ANAHEIM (AP) - Matt Moore shrugged off home runs by Mike Trout and Albert Pujols to win his fourth straight decision, and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a four-game sweep of the fading Los Angeles Angels with an 8-3 victory on Sunday.
National League capsules
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Pedro Alvarez homered in the 19th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates won the longest game in the majors this season, outlasting the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 Sunday.
Willie Wood wins Dick’s Sporting Goods on PGA Tour
ENDICOTT, N.Y. (AP) - Willie Wood finally worked his way back to the top. Wood won the Dick's Sporting Goods Open on Sunday for his first Champions Tour title, beating Michael Allen with a par on the first hole of a playoff. "It was quite exciting," Wood said. "I hung in there, hung in there, and things turned out great." Wood made a 35-foot birdie putt on the final hole of regulation to match Allen, ...
Shawn Stefani wins Midwest Classic play
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) - Shawn Stefani won the Midwest Classic on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 7-under 64 for a two-stroke victory.
Schaub, Holliday lead Texans over 49ers
HOUSTON (AP) - Gary Kubiak said Trindon Holliday had to do something spectacular in the preseason to make the Houston Texans' final roster.
Neagle, bernier lead Impact past Quakes
MONTREAL (AP) - Lamar Neagle and Patrice Bernier scored in the second half to help Montreal beat the league-best San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 Saturday night for the Impact's fourth straight victory.
Sports news briefs
CYCLING • LEIPHEIMER DEFENDS USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE TITLE: DURANGO, Colo. (AP) - Nearly five months after breaking his leg in a training accident in Spain, Levi Leipheimer will begin defense of his USA Pro Cycling Challenge title Monday in hopes of claiming his first overall victory this season. Leipheimer, who is from Santa Rosa, Calif., and rides for the Belgium-based Omega Pharma Quick-Step team, will be among the favorites in the seven-day, 683-mile race ...
Skelton throws TD pass, Cardinals beat Raiders
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - John Skelton made a brief appearance in his battle with Kevin Kolb for Arizona's starting quarterback job, just long enough to throw the first touchdown pass for either player this preseason.
Serena Williams upset, Venus reaches Cincy semis
MASON, Ohio (AP) - Only one of the Williams sisters is heading to a semifinal, and it's not the one with the long winning streak. Serena Williams lost that - and her cool - at the Western & Southern Open.
Donaldson's 4th hit lifts A's over Indians
OAKLAND (AP) - Josh Donaldson hit a tiebreaking single with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied from four runs down to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 on Friday night.
Cain dominates in Giants’ win over Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Matt Cain pitched eight dominating innings and the San Francisco Giants scored eight runs in the third inning to move into first place in the NL West with a 10-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Articles by Section - Pro Sports
49ers fired up for Seahawks
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A December matchup between fierce rivals that only months ago looked to be a for-sure NFC West championship decider has instead become San Francisco's chance to show it still belongs in the playoff mix. Period.
U.S. draws into ‘Group of Death’
The U.S. drew a daunting task for next year's World Cup: difficult opponents, tropical venues and a wearying 9,000-mile zigzag journey across Brazil.
Harden scores 34, Rockets down Warriors
HOUSTON (AP) - The Rockets' offense is one of the best in the NBA. However, against Golden State on Friday night, it was the defense that was the key.
Lakers beat Kings, await Bryant’s return
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Jodie Meeks made two huge 3-pointers in the final minutes to finish with 19 points, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers past the Sacramento Kings 106-100 Friday night in what was expected to their last game before Kobe Bryant returns.
Hurricanes surge past Sharks
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes used a strong third period to extend their winning streak to three games.
Woods ties record and takes 2-shot lead
THOUSAND OAKS (AP) - Tiger Woods didn't like the way he warmed up on the range. What he produced on the golf course Friday left him with no complaints.
McGloin unfazed by cold weather
ALAMEDA (AP) - As if playing in the Eastern time zone where they've lost 12 straight games isn't bad enough, the Oakland Raiders could be facing snowy conditions for Sunday's game in New York. Rookie quarterback Matt McGloin couldn't be more excited.
Seattle’s Harvin, Browner will sit
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin and cornerback Brandon Browner will both be out for Sunday's game at San Francisco.
Vezaldenos sparks Lancers
Olivia Vezaldenos and the East Union girls basketball team started the season with a bang Thursday in Modesto.
Following Dee’s advice to a T: Keep it simple
I've learned over the years that people could drive themselves crazy worrying about every little detail when it came to fishing.
Penguins stifle Sharks
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The San Jose Sharks kept coming at Marc-Andre Fleury. From the point. From the left circle. From the right circle. From the slot. From right in front of the net.
Cup qualifiers await draw
COSTA DO SAUIPE, Brazil (AP) - Thirty-two teams, a world of possibilities.
Tenacity runs in Murphy’s family
STANFORD (AP) - The tough and tenacious way Trent Murphy plays football can be traced to his early years growing up just a few miles away from where the outside linebacker will take the field for Stanford against Arizona State in the Pac-12 championship game Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium.
No charges for FSU’s star QB
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida State quarterback and Heisman hopeful Jameis Winston will not face any charges in a sexual assault case, mostly because there were too many gaps in his accuser's story, a prosecutor said Thursday.
Dorsey quietly steps up
SANTA CLARA (AP) - Glenn Dorsey quickly emerged as a stabilizing force in the middle of San Francisco's dominant defensive line.
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