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BASKETBALL WARRIORS EXERCISE 2013-14 OPTION ON KLAY THOMPSON: OAKLAND (AP) - The Golden State Warriors have exercised their third-year option on shooting guard Klay Thompson. The announcement Thursday will keep Thompson with the Warriors through the 2013-14 season. The 22-year-old played in all 66 games last season. He averaged 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 24 minutes to ...

Stern to retire as NBA commissioner in 2014 after almost 30 years on job

All quiet as deadline for full NHL season nears

Lakers lose again to Kings

SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Los Angeles Lakers closed out a winless preseason with a 94-82 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

Suds taps give insight into Tigers, Giants fans

Raiders insist they're not dirty

ALAMEDA (AP) - After the Oakland Raiders set NFL records in 2011 for penalties and penalty yards, rookie coach Dennis Allen made it a top priority to field more disciplined team.

49ers can up sacks total facing Arizona Cardinals

SANTA CLARA (AP) - The pass rusher in Aldon Smith is getting a little more excited than usual this week.

With small ball, Giants win for 2-0 WS lead

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A Giant dose of small ball, and suddenly San Francisco finds itself in a most unique position - way ahead in a postseason series.

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FOOTBALL YOUTH TEAM EXEC DEFENDS TEAM IN INJURY DISPUTE: SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - An executive of one of two youth football programs penalized after a lopsided game in which five players suffered concussions is defending his team. Rob Philion, vice president of the Southbridge Pop Warner program, read a statement at a Wednesday news conference. He said the Tantasqua team, whose players were ...

Palmer wants Raiders to be more balanced between passing, running

Giants' lefty gets another shot in World Series

Dangerous way for kids to emulate pros

Bettman says full season 'not going to be reality'

Golden State Warriors' hopes rest on health of Stephen Curry, Andrew Bogut

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Sharks look to bounce back from tough Game 2 loss

SAN JOSE (AP) - A dizzying 22-second span that led to a pair of Los Angeles power play goals turned what appeared to be destined to be a tied series into an 0-2 hole for the San Jose Sharks.

Adam Rosales’ go-ahead homer lifts A’s past Royals

OAKLAND (AP) - No debating this home run by Adam Rosales.

Mistakes cost Giants in loss to Rockies

DENVER (AP) - Madison Bumgarner, the steadiest pitcher in the San Francisco Giants' rotation so far this season, finally had an off night and it was a doozy.

Captivating season gives Warriors hope for future

OAKLAND (AP) - Rookie forward Draymond Green walked out of Golden State's practice facility Friday holding a yellow "We Are Warriors" shirt, taking home the small souvenir to savor the team's captivating playoff run.

Woodson says he’s look for fit in Raiders visit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

BALTIMORE (AP) - Everything's a go for Orb.

Mayor: Deal to sell Kings has been signed

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.

Sharks GM disagrees with suspension of Torres

SAN JOSE (AP) - San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said Friday that the organization strongly disagrees with the NHL's decision to suspend forward Raffi Torres for a hit that knocked out Los Angeles forward Jarret Stoll.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

OAKLAND(AP) - Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents.

AP Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings

A person familiar with the deal says the Maloof family has reached an agreement with a Sacramento group headed by TIBCO software tycoon Vivek Ranadive to sell a 65 percent controlling interest in the Kings at a total franchise valuation of $535 million.

LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goals

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Captain Dustin Brown tied it with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored the tiebreaking power-play goal 22 seconds later, propelling the Los Angeles Kings to a stunning 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night and a 2-0 series lead.

Giants rally for victory over Rockies

DENVER (AP) - Matt Cain didn't hang his head even after hanging a few pitches to give Colorado a big early lead.

Beckham to retire from football at end of season

LONDON (AP) - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.

ACL tears behind her, Gemelos chases place in WNBA

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jacki Gemelos has a sharp 3-point shot and a deft passing touch to offer the Minnesota Lynx as they set the 11-player roster for this season.

Orb has gone from ordinary to extraordinary

BALTIMORE (AP) - Growing up, Kentucky Derby winner Orb was just another horse who fit in with the crowd.