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49ers, Ram: 1st NFL tie in 4 years

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers played the NFL's first tie game in four years as kickers from both teams missed overtime field goals Sunday.

Raiders do little right in loss to Baltimore Ravens

BALTIMORE (AP) - Based on their performance in a 55-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Oakland Raiders know where they need to improve.

Lakers beat Kings, move to 2-0 under Bickerstaff

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dwight Howard had 23 points and 18 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 20 and the in-transition Los Angeles Lakers continued warming up for a possible return by Phil Jackson with a 103-89 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

Wild race blows championship race open for Brad Keselowski

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - When the fighting stopped, the oil had dried and the last of the wrecked cars had been towed away, Brad Keselowski found himself on the brink of a first Sprint Cup title for himself and team owner Roger Penske.

NFL capsules

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards and two touchdowns, cornerback Jabari Greer made a diving, touchdown-saving pass breakup on a late fourth-down play, and the New Orleans Saints held on to hand the Atlanta Falcons their first loss, 31-27 on Sunday.

NBA capsules

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Reserve Wayne Ellington had career bests with seven 3-pointers and 25 points, leading the Memphis Grizzlies over the Miami Heat 104-86 on Sunday for their fifth straight win and the best start in franchise history.

Sports news briefs

• NBA SUSPENDS COUSINS 2 GAMES FOR ELLIOTT EXCHANGE: NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA has suspended Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins for two games without pay for confronting San Antonio announcer Sean Elliott in a hostile manner.

Ravens look for big day against Raiders

49ers are team others, like Rams, strive to be on offense & defense

Raider Cap

OAKLAND (3-5) At BALTIMORE (6-2) Sunday, 10 a.m., CBS OPENING LINE - Ravens by 7½ RECORD VS. SPREAD - Oakland 4-4; Baltimore 3-5 SERIES RECORD - Ravens lead 6-1 AP PRO32 RANKING - Raiders No. 27; Ravens No. 9 LAST MEETING - Ravens beat Raiders 21-13, Jan. ...

Niners Cap

ST. LOUIS (3-5) At SAN FRANCISCO (6-2) Sunday, 1:25 p.m., FOX OPENING LINE - 49ers by 12 RECORD VS. SPREAD - St. Louis 5-3; San Francisco 5-3 SERIES RECORD - 49ers lead 62-61-2 AP Pro32 RANKING - Rams No. 26; 49ers No. 4 LAST MEETING - 49ers ...

Lakers fire coach Mike Brown after 1-4 start

Lakers rout Warriors after Brown’s firing

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Pau Gasol added 14 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers responded to coach Mike Brown's firing earlier Friday with a 101-77 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Duncan powers Spurs past Kings

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Tim Duncan had 23 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Patriots win on TD with 5 seconds left

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Tom Brady's 17-yard touchdown pass to Kenbrell Thompkins with 5 seconds left gave the New England Patriots a wild 30-27 win and knocked the New Orleans Saints from the ranks of the unbeaten Sunday.

Walker wins Frys.com, also earns trip to Masters

SAN MARTIN, Calif. (AP) - Jimmy Walker's first PGA Tour trophy came with a special gift tucked inside.

USA teen wins LPGA Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Lexi Thompson shot a 2-under 69 to win LPGA Malaysia by four strokes Sunday, giving the 18-year-old American her first victory of the season.

Djokovic beats del Potro to win Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI (AP) - Novak Djokovic maintained his dominance in China by holding off Juan Martin del Potro 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (3) on Sunday to capture a second Shanghai Masters title and extend his winning streak in the country to 20 consecutive matches.

Sharks beat Senators for 5th straight win

SAN JOSE (AP) - The San Jose Sharks showed they have what it takes to win close games as well as laughers.

Beltran, Cards top LA 3-2 in 13 in NLCS opener

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Carlos Beltran capped his latest scintillating postseason performance with an RBI single in the 13th inning early Saturday that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in the NL championship series opener.

Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race at Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Kyle Busch proved he's still the man to beat on the Nationwide Series - particularly when it comes to Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Shadow of Pacquiao looms over Bradley and Marquez

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Juan Manuel Marquez chased Manny Pacquiao for three long, frustrating fights, never getting the wins he thought he surely deserved.

Koepka making most out of return home to America

SAN MARTIN, Calif. (AP) - After a year spent traveling the world, Brooks Koepka suddenly is in a position to play a lot more golf at home.

Zusi, Altidore lift US to 2-0 victory over Jamaica

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Jurgen Klinsmann knew that Graham Zusi wanted to play for the United States in front of his fans, so he told the Sporting Kansas City midfielder at halftime to be ready to enter the fray.

Verlander sends Tigers past A’s in Game 5 gem

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Justin Verlander pitched another Game 5 gem in Oakland while carrying a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, and Miguel Cabrera homered to lead the Detroit Tigers past the Athletics 3-0 Thursday night and back into the AL championship series.

Burnett fitting in well on Raiders defense

ALAMEDA (AP) - Oakland's Kevin Burnett isn't sure yet what exactly the Raiders will try to do to slow down the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs this week.

49ers WR Anquan Boldin to face former Arizona team

SANTA CLARA (AP) - His black hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head and covering most of his face, Anquan Boldin stood at his locker Thursday staring back at a dozen or so reporters with a serious expression.

Sharks stay unbeaten with win over Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Antti Niemi made 25 saves and Matt Pelech's first NHL goal stood up as the winner and the San Jose Sharks stayed perfect on the season by topping the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Thursday.

Cardinals, Dodgers name NLCS starters

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Carpets were still drying out from a champagne bath and a few players looked bleary eyed after a workout at Busch Stadium. A day after advancing, there wasn't much time to rest for the St. Louis Cardinals.