McGirt, Piercy top Canadian Open

ANCASTER, Ontario (AP) - Scott Piercy is discovering that not everything you dislike is bad for you. After two rounds in the Canadian Open, Piercy had a share of the lead with William McGirt - and had seen just about enough of Hamilton Golf and Country Club. "This golf course takes the juices out of it for me," ...

Rajeev Ram advances to Farmers Classic semifinals

LOS ANGELES (AP) - American Rajeev Ram advanced to his second ATP Tour semifinal in three weeks, beating third-seeded Leonardo Mayer of Argentina 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the Farmers Classic on Friday. Ram will face the winner of the late match between second-seeded Sam Querrey and fifth-seeded Xavier Malisse. Querrey won in 2009 and 2010, then missed the event last year because ...

Zack Greinke traded from Brewers to Angels

ANAHEIM (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels made their latest big move Friday, acquiring ace pitcher Zack Greinke from the Milwaukee Brewers for rookie shortstop Jean Segura and two minor leaguers. By winning the sweepstakes for Greinke, perhaps the most-prized arm available before Tuesday's trade deadline, the aggressive Angels followed up a huge offseason highlighted by the big-money signings of free-agent stars ...

49ers launch quest for Super Bowl

Ramirez's HR in 10th lifts Dodgers over Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Dodgers newcomer Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and Los Angeles beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Friday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the NL West.

Athletics use 6-run 9th to beat Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) - A back-and-forth duel that featured 31 hits and lasted four hours was decided by one final outburst by the Oakland Athletics.

Sports News Brief

FOOTBALL WISNIEWSKI RESIGNS FROM RAIDERS COACHING STAFF: ALAMEDA (AP) - Oakland Raiders assistant offensive line coach Steve Wisniewski has resigned his position because of personal reasons. The team announced Thursday that Wisniewski will remain in the organization as an ambassador. Wisniewski was an eight-time Pro Bowler with the Raiders during his career. He joined the coaching staff last year and remained when new ...

Manning Era begins in Denver with packed camp

Bonds asks for another delay in appeal

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds has requested another delay in his appeal of his obstruction of justice conviction. Bonds' lawyers asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday to postpone the deadline for his reply brief from Aug. 2 to Aug. 16. A jury found Bonds guilty in April 2011 of one count of obstruction ...

Getting hooked on Kohanee

With the end to my summer break rapidly approaching; my fishing time will definitely have to be scaled back. This summer was different than summers ...

Center fielders taking center stage

Piercy shoots 62 to take lead after Canadian Open 1st round

ANCASTER, Ontario (AP) - Scott Piercy kept his cool in the rainy first round of the Canadian Open. Instead of beating up himself, the quick-tempered American roughed up defenseless Hamilton Golf and Country Club, shooting an 8-under 62 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead. "I get really mad generally," Piercy said. "That's something that I have to ...

Blue Jays 10 A’s 4 Encarnacion's 3-run HR leads Blue Jays over A's

TORONTO (AP) - With his latest deep drive, Edwin Encarnacion allowed Toronto's offense to take a deep breath. Encarnacion hit a three-run homer, Kelly Johnson added a solo drive and the Blue Jays ended Oakland's seven-game winning streak with a 10-4 victory Thursday. Encarnacion's career-high 27th homer woke up a Blue Jays team still stinging from Wednesday's 16-0 ...

FOOTBALL 49ers' Goldson signs tender, reports to camp

Ramirez follows Sanchez in leaving Miami Marlins

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.

Sharks stay unbeaten with win over Blues

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau each had a goal and two assists and the San Jose Sharks downed the St. Louis Blues 6-2 Tuesday night.

US stuns Panama with late goals

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Global feel for Woods’ World Challenge

Even with the PGA Tour starting a new season in October, and big golf being played around the world, Tiger Woods said he was pleasantly surprised to draw another big cast of stars to his holiday tournament in California.

Beane looks ahead to 2014

OAKLAND (AP) - Billy Beane has the perfect solution for his Oakland Athletics to advance in the playoffs, to get past Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers.

Dodgers top Cardinals 3-0, cut NLCS deficit to 2-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Led by a pair of precocious rookies, the Los Angeles Dodgers got themselves right back into the NL championship series.

Rivers lead Chargers to win

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers slowly put to rest all that talk about Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts' offense.

Tigers turn to Verlander after Game 2 collapse

DETROIT (AP) - The last time Justin Verlander took the mound, his team's season was on the line.

49ers strike a balance

SANTA CLARA (AP) - One decisive 18-play drive told the story of San Francisco's successful day on offense.

Raiders stand by QB Pryor

ALAMEDA (AP) - The worst game of Terrelle Pryor's career won't cost him his job as the Oakland Raiders starting quarterback - now or anytime soon.

Big day by Davis lifts 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Everybody on the San Francisco 49ers understood the plan perfectly: Get the ball to Vernon Davis.

QB Pryor struggles as Raiders fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Raiders coach Dennis Allen insists that Terrelle Pryor is growing with every play in the NFL, even the ones that end up with the young quarterback flat on his back.

Ortiz, Red Sox sting Tigers 6-5, tie ALCS series

BOSTON (AP) - David Ortiz revived the Red Sox with a tying grand slam in the eighth inning, then Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a winning single in the ninth as Boston stunned the Detroit Tigers 6-5 Sunday night to even the AL championship series at 1-all.