A's have final comeback in win over Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) - Grant Balfour watched as Alex Rodriguez's high fly soared toward right field and thought the worst. Hard to blame him after Oakland's first two games at Yankee Stadium.

Steelers, Raiders search for running games

Martin gives Yankees win in 10th inning

Furyk races out to a 64 and the lead at East Lake

Protecting against sacks key for 49ers

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers understand the value of taking a sack. Smith was sacked more than any other NFL quarterback last season and is on a pace to be dropped even more times this year. But that hasn't stopped the San Francisco offense from thriving during the team's 2-0 start. While ...

49ers Cap

SAN FRANCISCO (2-0) At MINNESOTA (1-1) Sunday, 10 a.m., FOX OPENING LINE - 49ers by 6 <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18pt; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; background: ...

Raiders Cap

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Raiders continue to work Huff at cornerback

ALAMEDA (AP) - Oakland free safety Michael Huff says he isn't sure where he'll be lining up when the Raiders come out on defense against Pittsburgh on Sunday. If he does, he's not saying anything. Huff has been splitting time at safety and cornerback this week in practice as the Raiders scramble ...

Thompson remains on top in Alabama

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Defending champion Lexi Thompson shot a 3-under 69 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead into weekend play in the Navistar LPGA Classic. The 17-year-old Thompson had a 12-under 132 total on the links-style Senator course at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail's Capitol Hill complex. She matched the tournament record Thursday with a career-best 63. <p style="line-height: ...

Giants S Phillips fined $30,000 for roughness

NEW YORK (AP) - Safety Kenny Phillips has been fined $30,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness, one of four New York Giants disciplined for their conduct in last Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. Phillips, a repeat offender who also was fined last season, drew this fine for striking defenseless Buccaneers receiver Vincent Jackson on a pass play. No penalty flag was ...

Barkley keeps USC's focus on Cal Berkeley, not rankings

Melky Cabrera disqualified from NL batting title

For rebuilding Vikings, 49ers offer example

Oakdale flusters Manteca from service line

Oakdale made quick work of Manteca at Winter Gym on Wednesday, sweeping in three (25-13, 25-11, 25-11) behind potent serving.

Wondolowski lifts Earthquakes to draw with Timbers

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Chris Wondolowski scored two goals in the second half, including the tying goal in stoppage time, to lift the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night.

Manning passes on Irsay comments

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Thanks to the musings of his former owner, Peyton Manning's return to Indianapolis this week has turned into something less than the warm-and-fuzzy homecoming it could have been.

QB Wilson returns to where it all started

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson made his NFL debut in Arizona a little over a year ago.

Bucs’ Nicks has surgery to get rid of infectous disease

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - One of three members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers diagnosed with MRSA has had surgery to get rid of the staph infection. MRSA is difficult to treat because it's resistant to many common antibiotics.

QB Freeman Vikes’ starter

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Your turn, Josh Freeman.

Mexico thanks US for victory

MEXICO CITY (AP) - America's soccer team is getting some love from the most unlikely place: Mexican sports fans.

Bourdais signs with KVSH

Four-time series champion Sebastien Bourdais has signed a two-year deal with KVSH Racing to replace Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan.

Scott simply Master-ful at PGA Grand Slam of Golf

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) - Masters champion Adam Scott broke the course record Wednesday at Port Royal with a 7-under 64 to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf by two shots over U.S. Open champion Justin Rose.

Warriors stave off Lakers in China

BEIJING (AP) - David Lee scored 31 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 100-95 preseason win over a Kobe Bryant-less Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday in China.

Napoli blast lifts Red Sox

DETROIT (AP) - Once again this October, one run was enough.

Cardinals homer twice to beat Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Matt Holliday and pinch-hitter Shane Robinson connected for the first home runs of the NL championship series, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff.

Game of chess for Peyton

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Just two years removed from the neck troubles that weakened his right arm but strengthened his resolve, Peyton Manning is off to the best start by any quarterback in NFL history.

No disputin’ Denver

It's unanimous for Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, even after their shakiest performance of the season.

Jets sign WR Cribbs

The Jets have signed three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver-kick returner Josh Cribbs to help on special teams and add depth to their banged-up receiving corps. Cribbs, 30, was cut by Oakland in the preseason after having offseason surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Behind-the-scenes with D-Wade

MIAMI (AP) - Dwyane Wade is giving fans an inside look at his journey to a third championship.

Bosnia qualifies for first-ever WC

England and defending champion Spain qualified for the World Cup on Tuesday night along with Russia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, which earned its first berth as an independent nation.