Archive By Section - Pro Sports
Finally, France tastes victory at its 100th Tour
L'ALPE D'HUEZ, France (AP) - After five grueling hours of riding, as he strained and sweated to victory in an eye-popping Tour de France stage with crowds that turned cycling's most famous climb into a huge and raucous high-mountain party, Christophe Riblon didn't want it to stop.
Kiwis reach 50.8 mph in AC 72-foot catamaran
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Emirates Team New Zealand set another top speed for America's Cup 72-foot catamarans, hitting 44.15 knots, or 50.8 mph, Thursday on San Francisco Bay.
PEDs, Pirates and Puig headline second half in MLB
Much of the focus as baseball heads into the second half is on the possible suspensions of Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun and a handful of All-Stars implicated in the Biogenesis performance enhancing drug scandal.
Warriors sign former Kings guard Douglas
OAKLAND (AP) - The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard Toney Douglas to a contract.
Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer gets multiyear contract
STANFORD (AP) - Hall of Fame Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer has received a new long-term contract.
Stone beats medalist Rank in Public Links
LORTON, Va. (AP) - Joshua Stone beat qualifying medalist Garrett Rank on Wednesday in the first round of match play in the U.S. Amateur Public Links, topping the Canadian with a bogey on the first extra hole.
A’s are alone atop AL West at All-Star break
OAKLAND (AP) - The Oakland Athletics are hardly accustomed to playing in first place at the All-Star break.
NCAA to stop putting name, logo on EA video game
NEW YORK (AP) - Hang on to NCAA Football 2014, all you video game fans. It will be a collector's edition.
LeBron James wins 3 trophies at ESPY Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) - LeBron James padded his trophy collection, receiving three at the ESPY Awards, including male athlete of the year for helping the Miami Heat win a second straight NBA championship.
Olbermann rejoining ESPN to host late-night show
Keith Olbermann dreaded that he'd be remembered as the guy who rose to stardom at ESPN then left less than amicably.
Third stage win for Froome in Tour de Force
CHORGES, France (AP) - Even when he expects to lose, Tour de France champion-in-the-making Chris Froome cannot help but win. He's that strong and he's making it look easy.
Prepping for British Open unlike any other major
GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - The practice round schedule posted each day at Muirfield is not the only way to determine how players are getting ready for the British Open.
US tweaks Gold Cup roster ahead of knockout
MIAMI (AP) - United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has adjusted his roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.
Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic head US Open field
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - Defending champion Andy Murray and No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic join four other past winners of the U.S. Open in the 2013 men's field.
Rivera enters early, helps AL win All-Star game
NEW YORK (AP) - Mariano Rivera reported for work an inning early, and walked off to a fitting tribute.
Articles by Section - Pro Sports
Cowgill’s blast ends marathon
ANAHEIM (AP) - Collin Cowgill hit a two-out homer in the 14th inning and the Los Angeles Angels outlasted the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Former Cy Young winner Welch dies
OAKLAND (AP) - Bob Welch, the 1990 AL Cy Young Award winner of the Oakland Athletics and the last major leaguer to win at least 25 games in a season, has died. He was 57.
Spurs shoot down Heat in Game 3
MIAMI (AP) - Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio Spurs shot their way into history - and back into the lead in the NBA Finals.
The heat will be on, and the US in happy
SAO PAULO (AP) - While some World Cup teams whine about withering weather and troublesome travel, American players say: Bring it on!
Ghana routs S. Korea; ready for Americans
MIAMI (AP) - In its final exhibition before facing the United States in the World Cup, Ghana practiced celebrating.
NY looks to dodge finals sweep
NEW YORK (AP) - The gravity of the situation was etched on the face of New York Rangers coach Alain Vigneault. One more loss Wednesday night to the Los Angeles Kings and his squad gets the distinction of being swept in the Stanley Cup finals.
History suggests Lefty is due for long (or short) U.S. Open
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Phil Mickelson not only believes he's going to win the U.S. Open, he believes he's going to win more than one. He just wouldn't say whether it would be this year.
Watson takes aim at another majors title
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Bubba Watson has one thing going for him: So far, nobody else has a better chance at winning a second major this year.
Browns not worried about Johnny Football’s partying
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - The Browns aren't worried about Johnny Manziel running out of bounds off the field.
Doug Fister out duels Giants ace
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Doug Fister flipped the script from his previous start in San Francisco during the 2012 World Series, tossing seven scoreless innings to help the Washington Nationals beat Madison Bumgarner and the Giants 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Machado suspended for 5 games
BALTIMORE (AP) - Manny Machado figured he might be suspended for intentionally throwing his bat on the field while at the plate.
Messi’s nausea puzzles soccer officials, fans
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) - Shortly after coming on as a second-half sub in Argentina's last World Cup warm-up, Lionel Messi doubled over and appeared to vomit on the pitch.
WR Jones progressing as recovery drags on
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - For Julio Jones, eight months away from football "feels like an eternity."
Americans make way to Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) - The 4,080-mile overnight flight to Sao Paulo was easy for the U.S. World Cup team.
Quick pushes Kings to brink of Stanley Cup
NEW YORK (AP) - It turns out Jonathan Quick and the Los Angeles Kings are just as good with the lead as they are without it.
Sections:
- NEWS |
- SPORTS |
- BUSINESS |
- OBITS |
- OPINION |
- HOME SCENE |
- LIVING IN 209 |
- MULTIMEDIA |
- FEATURED EDITIONS |
- MOVIES |
- REGIONAL NEWS |
- INFO
Services:
Submit News:
Online:
Contents of this site are © 2014 Manteca Bulletin - All Rights Reserved Privacy policy and Terms of service | Contact Us
