Rajeev Ram advances to Farmers Classic semifinals

LOS ANGELES (AP) - American Rajeev Ram advanced to his second ATP Tour semifinal in three weeks, beating third-seeded Leonardo Mayer of Argentina 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the Farmers Classic on Friday. Ram will face the winner of the late match between second-seeded Sam Querrey and fifth-seeded Xavier Malisse. Querrey won in 2009 and 2010, then missed the event last year because ...

Zack Greinke traded from Brewers to Angels

ANAHEIM (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels made their latest big move Friday, acquiring ace pitcher Zack Greinke from the Milwaukee Brewers for rookie shortstop Jean Segura and two minor leaguers. By winning the sweepstakes for Greinke, perhaps the most-prized arm available before Tuesday's trade deadline, the aggressive Angels followed up a huge offseason highlighted by the big-money signings of free-agent stars ...

49ers launch quest for Super Bowl

Ramirez's HR in 10th lifts Dodgers over Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Dodgers newcomer Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and Los Angeles beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Friday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the NL West.

Athletics use 6-run 9th to beat Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) - A back-and-forth duel that featured 31 hits and lasted four hours was decided by one final outburst by the Oakland Athletics.

Sports News Brief

FOOTBALL WISNIEWSKI RESIGNS FROM RAIDERS COACHING STAFF: ALAMEDA (AP) - Oakland Raiders assistant offensive line coach Steve Wisniewski has resigned his position because of personal reasons. The team announced Thursday that Wisniewski will remain in the organization as an ambassador. Wisniewski was an eight-time Pro Bowler with the Raiders during his career. He joined the coaching staff last year and remained when new ...

Manning Era begins in Denver with packed camp

Bonds asks for another delay in appeal

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds has requested another delay in his appeal of his obstruction of justice conviction. Bonds' lawyers asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday to postpone the deadline for his reply brief from Aug. 2 to Aug. 16. A jury found Bonds guilty in April 2011 of one count of obstruction ...

Getting hooked on Kohanee

With the end to my summer break rapidly approaching; my fishing time will definitely have to be scaled back. This summer was different than summers ...

Center fielders taking center stage

Piercy shoots 62 to take lead after Canadian Open 1st round

ANCASTER, Ontario (AP) - Scott Piercy kept his cool in the rainy first round of the Canadian Open. Instead of beating up himself, the quick-tempered American roughed up defenseless Hamilton Golf and Country Club, shooting an 8-under 62 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead. "I get really mad generally," Piercy said. "That's something that I have to ...

Blue Jays 10 A’s 4 Encarnacion's 3-run HR leads Blue Jays over A's

TORONTO (AP) - With his latest deep drive, Edwin Encarnacion allowed Toronto's offense to take a deep breath. Encarnacion hit a three-run homer, Kelly Johnson added a solo drive and the Blue Jays ended Oakland's seven-game winning streak with a 10-4 victory Thursday. Encarnacion's career-high 27th homer woke up a Blue Jays team still stinging from Wednesday's 16-0 ...

FOOTBALL 49ers' Goldson signs tender, reports to camp

Ramirez follows Sanchez in leaving Miami Marlins

Giants to wait before putting Sandoval on DL

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - An MRI exam on San Francisco Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval has confirmed the All-Star third baseman has a left hamstring strain. Sandoval sat out Wednesday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. With an off day Thursday, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said the team will wait until Friday to decide whether Sandoval needs to be put on the ...

No. 17 UCF rolls past Rutgers

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - No. 17 Central Florida moved closer to the American Athletic Conference title with a dominating performance against struggling Rutgers.

A-Rod’s hearing over; decision likely in Jan.

NEW YORK (AP) - Alex Rodriguez's grievance hearing to overturn his 211-game suspension ended Thursday when both sides rested their cases, a day after the New York Yankees third baseman angrily walked out and decided not to testify in his own defense.

Plan to sell stock in 49er TE moves ahead

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - An unusual startup trying to sell stock in star athletes is now hoping San Francisco 49er tight end Vernon Davis will prove the concept is a winner.

Weeknight games unlikely at Levi’s

SANTA CLARA (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers are unlikely to host weeknight games at new Levi's Stadium next year in the inaugural season of the venue, a person with direct knowledge of the stadium project said Thursday.

WANTING MOORE

ALAMEDA (AP) - Oakland Raiders rookie quarterback Matt McGloin could be without his top receiver when he makes his second NFL start Sunday against Tennessee.

Jones gives Garrett vote of confidence

IRVING, Texas (AP) - Jason Garrett will start the stretch run in pursuit of his first trip to the playoffs on the same field where he debuted as coach of the Dallas Cowboys three years ago.

Brees throws 2 TDs, Saints beat Falcons

ATLANTA (AP) - Drew Brees threw a pair of touchdown passes and the New Orleans Saints overcame a lackluster offensive showing, holding off the Atlanta Falcons 17-13 Thursday night.

Grizzlies come back to beat Warriors in OT

OAKLAND (AP) - Mike Conley shook off a rough shooting night to make a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:36 left in overtime and the Memphis Grizzlies held on to beat the Golden State Warriors 88-81 on Wednesday.

Cousins scores 19 points, Kings beat Suns

PHOENIX (AP) - DeMarcus Cousins overcame a sore shoulder to score 19 points and grab 12 rebounds, leading the Sacramento Kings past the Phoenix Suns 113-106 on Wednesday night for their first road win of the season.

Pacquiao-Rios camps come to blows

MACAU (AP) - Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, was involved in a physical altercation with the entourage of opponent Brandon Rios on Wednesday, days before their fight.

A-Rod wants to put Selig on hot seat

NEW YORK (AP) - Alex Rodriguez walked out of his grievance hearing Wednesday after arbitrator Fredric Horowitz refused to order baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to testify.

Arm’s race out West: Padres sign Johnson

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Josh Johnson was looking for a team close to his Las Vegas home, and the San Diego Padres were looking for a potential top-of-the rotation pitcher. The sides quickly agreed on an $8 million, one-year contract that was finalized on Wednesday.

Vonn tears ACL; return on hold

Lindsey Vonn partially tore one of the reconstructed ligaments in her surgically repaired right knee in a training crash that at the very least puts her preparation for the Sochi Olympics on hold.

NHL CAPSULES

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jaromir Jagr scored the tying goal with 1:01 left in regulation, and the New Jersey Devils ended Anaheim's eight-game home winning streak to open the season with a 4-3 victory over the Ducks on Wednesday night.

Hits keep coming: 49ers’ Brooks fined

NEW YORK (AP) - San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks has been fined $15,570 by the NFL for his hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Sunday.