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Oakland tries to entice sports teams to stay
OAKLAND (AP) - With its sports teams threatening to leave for greener pastures, the city of Oakland is attempting to entice them to stay with plans for new facilities.
A's eager for resolution to territorial rights
OAKLAND (AP) - The Oakland Athletics said Wednesday that their attempt to relocate some 40 miles away to San Jose is not "a move that seeks to alter or in any manner disturb MLB territorial rights."
Oilers beat Sharks in shootout
SAN JOSE (AP) - Sam Gagner scored the only goal in the shootout to help the Edmonton Oilers snap a three-game losing streak by beating San Jose 3-2 on Tuesday night in Sharks coach Todd McLellan's first game back from a concussion.
Jemile Weeks helps Oakland blank Milwaukee
PHOENIX (AP) - Once Jemile Weeks got the ball in this rundown, he wasn't about to give it up.
Cabrera hits 2 homers in Giants' 8-4 win
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Melky Cabrera showed off his offensive prowess on Tuesday. Cabrera homered from both sides of the plate in the San Francisco Giants' 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Barry Zito gave up four hits and two runs and got the win for the Giants. Ted Lilly struggled as he allowed five runs, including two homers, in two innings for Los Angeles. Cabrera led off the game with a right-handed homer ...
49ers S C.J. Spillman receives 3-year extension
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent safety and special teams standout C.J. Spillman to a three-year contract extension Tuesday that takes him through the 2014 season, another move to keep the secondary intact for the reigning NFC West champions.
Judge tosses challenge to 49ers stadium deal
SANTA CLARA (AP) - A judge says the issue of building a stadium for the San Francisco 49ers cannot go before Santa Clara voters a second time.
Sacramento City Council begins Kings arena debate
SACRAMENTO (AP) - The Sacramento City Council has begun a critical meeting that will decide the future of the Sacramento Kings.
Ellis scores 25 in Warriors’ blowout win
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Golden State Warriors found the perfect remedy for a team struggling through a long road trip: the Washington Wizards.
Kings extend contract of coach Keith Smart
DENVER (AP) - Keith Smart already had the full support of his players. Now, the Sacramento Kings coach has the backing of the organization to go with it. President of basketball operations Geoff Petrie announced Monday the team extended Smart's contract through the 2012-13 season. The 47-year-old Smart stepped in when Paul Westphal was fired in early January. For Smart, this was another chance to show his leadership skills on the bench after the Golden ...
Nuggets rally for 119-116 OT win over Kings
DENVER (AP) - Arron Afflalo hit three free throws with 0.6 seconds left in regulation, Ty Lawson made a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining in overtime, and the Denver Nuggets rallied for a 119-116 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
Matt Cain makes spring debut, Brewers rally past Giants
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Matt Cain pitched two scoreless innnings in his spring debut for San Francisco before the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Giants 7-3 Monday night.
Cubs RHP Dempster makes spring debut
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Ryan Dempster got off to a rough start last year and never recovered in one of his worst seasons with the Chicago Cubs.
Pujols doubles, goes 2 for 3 in Angels debut
PHOENIX (AP) - His first time up to bat for the Angels, Albert Pujols hit an RBI double.
NBA Capsules
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Kevin Love had 39 points and 17 rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 95-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
Articles by Section - Pro Sports
Ripon Christian rebounds from loss with blowout win
Natalie Prins and Kaylie Colyn each netted two goals apiece for Ripon Christian during Wednesday's 8-0 Southern League victory over visiting Delhi.
Warriors look to stay hot back home against Denver
OAKLAND (AP) - Sleep deprived but back in the Bay Area, the Golden State Warriors returned to work Wednesday calm and confident that their Mile High City masterpiece will be no fluke.
Crawford has 3 hits in Giants’ loss to D’backs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Brandon Crawford saved the day twice with late-inning offensive heroics. He never got a third chance, resting in the on-deck circle when the final out was recorded.
Oakland A’s feel missed call costly in loss to Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) - Oakland's Jed Lowrie rounded first base, reached second and immediately raised his arms in the air.
Coyotes knock off Sharks
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Coming off a dramatic victory in their home finale, the San Jose Sharks had a chance to move closer to earning home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
California environmental changes could aid Kings bid
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Proposed changes to California environmental protection law unveiled Wednesday could help Sacramento's effort to keep its professional basketball team, according to the leader of the state Senate.
MLB capsules
WASHINGTON (AP) - Yadier Molina hit a two-run single off Stephen Strasburg during St. Louis' three-run first inning, and the Cardinals beat the Nationals 4-2 Wednesday to complete a sweep and give Washington's All-Star ace the only four-start losing streak of his young career.
Raiders look to reverse bad draft fortunes
ALAMEDA (AP) - For seven straight years starting in 2004, the Oakland Raiders had a top 10 pick in the NFL draft only to end up disappointed in the outcome.
Curry leads Warriors past Nuggets
DENVER (AP) - The Golden State Warriors hardly missed much of anything Tuesday night.
Colon, A’s blank Red Sox in rain-shortened game
BOSTON (AP) - The rain kept falling and Bartolo Colon kept throwing fastballs for strikes.
D-backs recover to beat Giants in 11
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Didi Gregorius had a pretty good view from third base when Giants reliever Santiago Casilla's wild pitch skipped past catcher Buster Posey and went to the backstop in the 11th inning.
Sharks clinch playoffs with win over Stars
SAN JOSE (AP) - One month after being mired in ninth place in the Western Conference, just hoping to squeeze into the postseason, the San Jose Sharks have clinched a ninth straight playoff berth and can now push for home-ice advantage in the first round.
NBA Playoff capsules
NEW YORK (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith added 19, and New York opened a 2-0 lead over Boston with an 87-71 victory Tuesday night.
MLB apsules
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Ichiro Suzuki hit a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Tuesday night.
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