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New 49ers kicker Phil Dawson ready to start fresh
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Phil Dawson has been to Candlestick Park for numerous kicking workouts to try to learn the stadium's tricky wind. He has hit it off with his teammates and begun to settle into life in the Bay Area - his first major move in more than a decade.
Sacramento Kings hire Chris Mullin as adviser
The Sacramento Kings on Thursday hired Hall of Famer Chris Mullin as an adviser to owner Vivek Ranadive and general manager Pete D'Alessandro.
Curry back in basketball mode after busy summer
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry shot for two days this week before he noticed a new plaque hanging above the court at the Golden State Warriors' practice facility recognizing his NBA-record 272 made 3-pointers last season. Then he looked at the area around the sign placed near the entrance to the locker room.
2012 champ Murray loses US Open QF; Djokovic wins
NEW YORK (AP) - The earliest real signs of trouble for Andy Murray came in the 10th game of his U.S. Open quarterfinal. For 22 points stretched over 15 excruciating minutes Thursday, Murray's body language was as poor as his play.
Williams nears 5th US Open, 17th Slam title in all
NEW YORK (AP) - When Serena Williams plays in the U.S. Open semifinals Saturday, her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, probably will pull out a pen and jot some notes in his ever-present black notebook.
49ers determined to return to Super Bowl and win
SANTA CLARA (AP) - Jim Harbaugh recently went back to reread Colin Kaepernick's goal sheet from 2012.
BEST IN THE WEST?
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks spent the entire offseason going at each other.
49ers' Smith named in lawsuit in alleged shooting
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith and former Niners tight end Delanie Walker have been named in a lawsuit by a Northern California man who said he was shot during a party at Smith's house.
Raiders try to keep starting QB secret from Colts
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts come into the season opener with a proven quarterback, a playoff pedigree and the home-field advantage over the Oakland Raiders.
Parker, A's rout Rangers 11-4 to even up AL West
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - There's something about Jarrod Parker's presence on the mound that is bringing out the best in the Oakland Athletics.
Sandoval hits 3 HRs, Giants trounce Padres 13-5
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The team from San Francisco had a flashback. It came courtsey of Pablo Sandoval hitting three home runs in the Giants' 13-5 win over the San Diego Padres.
Goodell: Settlement 'significant amount of money'
NEW YORK (AP) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell took issue with the notion that the league's $765 million settlement with former players is a paltry sum compared to the sport's revenues.
Nadal beats Robredo easily to return to US Open SF
NEW YORK (AP) - It's as though Rafael Nadal never left.
Usain Bolt to retire after Rio Olympics
BRUSSELS (AP) - Usain Bolt plans to retire after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
20-year-old Spieth picked for Presidents Cup
Jordan Spieth started the season without status on any tour. He ends it by going to the Presidents Cup.
Articles by Section - Pro Sports
Wiggins is No. 1, Napier to Miami in NBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) - Andrew Wiggins went No. 1, so he got to make the first pitch.
Kings take Nik Stauskas with 8th pick in draft
SACRAMENTO (AP) - When Nik Stauskas upgraded his game to add playmaking skills to his elite outside shooting, he vaulted himself into the NBA lottery.
FIFA bans Suarez for 4 months
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Luis Suarez exits the World Cup with one of the longest bans in tournament history, and his reputation once again in tatters.
On the Defensive
RECIFE, Brazil (AP) - After the final whistle, Omar Gonzalez spread his long arms in celebration and reserve goalkeeper Nick Rimando came leaping into them.
Portugal is eliminated despite win over Ghana
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo finally made his mark at the World Cup - but it came too late to spare Portugal an early exit from Brazil.
Jones makes plays across field for US
RECIFE, Brazil (AP) - With both his current team and his former one on to the World Cup's knockout rounds, Jermaine Jones approached the German players and offered his best wishes.
Reds outlast Vogelsong, Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Brandon Phillips had three hits, including a home run and double, and scored twice in his return to the lineup, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Thursday night.
Panthers have plenty of options with No. 1 pick
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The NHL may as well put out a casting call for a movie set in Philadelphia.
Woods struggles in return
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - Tiger Woods was back on the PGA Tour for the first time in more than three months Thursday and said he felt "fantastic."
Nadal gets past Rosol at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) - Uncle Toni's reaction said it all.
Richard-Ross encouraged
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Three months into her comeback from toe surgery, four-time Olympic champion Sanya Richards-Ross is already making significant strides.
U.S. Players coach to face friends, foes
RECIFE, Brazil (AP) - When Jermaine Jones stands for the national anthems of his countries Thursday night, he will soak in the moment.
WHO’S YOUR PADRE?
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tim Lincecum pitched his second no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in less than a year, allowing only one runner Wednesday and leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-0 win.
Athletics give Mills early cushion
NEW YORK (AP) - Yoenis Cespedes hit a three-run double, slumping Brandon Moss had a two-run homer and the Oakland Athletics jumped all over an ineffective Zack Wheeler in an 8-5 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday night.
Uruguay defends Suarez as FIFA scrambles
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - As the world was judging Uruguay's Luis Suarez for biting a player in the World Cup, his teammates, coaches and fans in his soccer-crazy country defended the star, blaming the foreign media, his Italian opponents and uneven treatment.
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