Jarrod Parker, A’s slow down Angels with win

ANAHEIM (AP) - Jarrod Parker pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Brandon Moss and Cliff Pennington homered, and the Oakland Athletics snapped the Los Angeles Angels' six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory Monday night.

Rockies RHP White homers in victory over Giants

DENVER (AP) - Rockies pitcher Alex White homered and Colorado finally solved a struggling Ryan Vogelsong, beating the San Francisco Giants 6-5 Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak.

49ers not thinking about Harbaugh’s handshake

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Jim Harbaugh would love it if his postgame handshake with Detroit coach Jim Schwartz last season was ancient history 11 months later.

Flacco carries Ravens past Bengals 44-13

BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens' new no-huddle offense gave the Cincinnati Bengals no chance to win.

NFL has 5-week schedule for officials

NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL has devised a temporary five-week schedule for using replacement officials.

Murray finally wins Grand Slam in thrilling 5-set US Open title final

NEW YORK (AP) - His considerable lead, and a chance at history, slipping away, Andy Murray dug deep for stamina and mental strength, outlasting Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set U.S. Open final Monday.

LPGA marathon: Shin wins on 9th extra hole

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) - Jiyai Shin needed only 20 minutes Monday to do what she couldn't in eight hours a day earlier.

Crane says Clemens may pitch for Astros this year

HOUSTON (AP) - Roger Clemens' comeback might be headed to Houston. Well, Astros owner Jim Crane isn't ruling it out, at least.

Trainer: A’s McCarthy walks, could head home soon

ANAHEIM (AP) - Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy has walked a few steps and is making encouraging progress in his recovery from surgery after getting hit in the head by a line drive last week.

Murray finally wins Grand Slam in thrilling 5-set US Open title final

LPGA marathon: Shin wins on 9th extra hole

Trainer: A's McCarthy walks, could head home soon

Crane says Clemens may pitch for Astros this year

49ers stop Rodgers’ rally

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Randy Moss found his way back to familiar turf, celebrating a touchdown at Lambeau Field in his new uniform.

Raiders eager to see healthy McFadden tonight against SD

OAKLAND (AP) - Carson Palmer has seen glimpses of what Darren McFadden can bring to the Oakland Raiders offense throughout offseason workouts, training camp and a few series in exhibition games.

Stanford shaken by injuries

STANFORD (AP) - The toughest test of the year for Stanford's defense just got a whole lot tougher.

The Decision II: Becks taking talents to South Beach

LONDON (AP) - With his playing career over, former England captain David Beckham has decided his next move: starting a Major League Soccer team in Miami.

Heat get rings, beat Bulls

MIAMI (AP) - Shane Battier went 4 for 4 from 3-point range, including a critical one from the right corner with 1:33 remaining, and Miami wasted most a 25-point lead before holding off Derrick Rose and Chicago 107-95 on Tuesday night in the season-opener for both teams.

Oakland overcomes late struggles

ALAMEDA (AP) - If the Oakland Raiders are going to make a run in the second half of the season they will have to become a much better second-half team.

Seattle staves off STL

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks completed a lousy night for St. Louis sports fans.

Passing grades for WRs

For all the divas among NFL receivers, and there are plenty of them, there are just as many difference makers.

Meriweather: NFL should ban those that hit women

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - After saying he's going to "take peoples' knees out" to avoid another suspension for hits to the head, Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather struck another blow - declaring that "people who beat their girlfriends should be kicked out of the league."

Coach caught flipping bird

ALAMEDA (AP) - Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver could be facing a fine from the NFL for an obscene gesture directed at the officials.

NBA debut features rings, Rose

Dwight Howard moved on and Derrick Rose came back, though Kobe Bryant won't quite yet. Nine first-time coaches are coming in and David Stern will soon head out.

LOVES A CHALLENGE

PALO ALTO (AP) - On any given day here at his company's Silicon Valley headquarters, Vivek Ranadive is ready to compete against any employee who wants to challenge him to any contest.

Bowyer puts Richmond in rearview

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Clint Bowyer fielded fan questions for nearly 30 minutes Monday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, where the topics covered everything from his recent appearance on an episode of "Duck Dynasty" to his displeasure with people who text while driving. Not a single person asked him about Richmond.

Danger! Danger! Pacers to rest Granger

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Danny Granger tried to brush aside any new concerns about his injured left calf Monday.

Gomes, Red Sox beat Cards to even Series

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jonny Gomes got the Red Sox even in this wild World Series, thanks partly to Shane Victorino's aching back.

Seahawks look for 7-1 start facing Rams tonight

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Michael Robinson spent the first seven weeks of the NFL season at home waiting for the right job opportunity to come his way and making observations about what was happening in the league.

Raiders earn rare post-bye win

OAKLAND (AP) - One breathtaking sprint by Terrelle Pryor shook off any post-bye blues for the Oakland Raiders.