Pro sports briefs

running SADO WINS LA MARATHON, NJOROGE TAKES MEN'S RACE: SANTA MONICA (AP) - Fatuma Sado has never finished worse than second in any of the four marathons she has entered - and still she isn't satisfied. The Ethiopian-born Sado, who is only 20 years old, won the 27th Los Angeles Marathon in 2 hours, 25 minutes, 39 seconds Sunday, the fourth-best finish in ...

Federer, Azarenka win titles in California desert

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49ers pursuit of Manning serious

Julien Quesne wins the Andalucian Open

MARBELLA, Spain (AP) - Julien Quesne tied the course record with an 8-under 64 on Sunday to win the Andalucian Open for his first European Tour victory. The 31-year-old birdied four of his final five holes to finish at 17 under, winning by two strokes ahead of Matteo Manassero of Italy (68). "This is the best day of ...

Charlie Wi makes a 13 at Innisbrook

SF 49ers free agent Alex Smith concludes visit with Dolphins

Brad Keselowski dominates to win NASCAR at Bristol

‘Sacramento Kings hand Wolves third straight loss

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Marcus Thornton scored 24 points and the Sacramento Kings used a strong second half to beat the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves 115-99 on Sunday. The Kings were tied at halftime, but gained the lead for good by outscoring Minnesota 33-25 in the ...

Ignorance & racism a losing combination

Manning update: Broncos, Titans and 49ers are left

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The stealthy 49ers are in the chase for Peyton Manning. The Dolphins and Cardinals are out. And the Broncos and Titans want to make sure the four-time NFL MVP is healthy.

Monta Ellis beats Warriors in Bucks debut

OAKLAND (AP) - Monta Ellis returned to Oracle Arena in his much-hyped Bucks debut and finished with 18 points, four rebounds and four assists as one of six Milwaukee players in double figures in a 120-98 win over the Golden State Warriors that was plenty emotional for both sides.

49ers sign RB, special teams player Cartwright

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Rock Cartwright still believes Alex Smith will be the 49ers' starting quarterback - or at least he's speaking as if that's the case.

Raiders sign OL Brisiel, CB Bartell

ALAMEDA (AP) - After starting the free agency period by cutting salaries, the Oakland Raiders started spending money Friday by signing offensive lineman Mike Brisiel and cornerback Ron Bartell to contracts.

Monta Ellis returns to face Warriors with Bucks

OAKLAND (AP) - Monta Ellis pulled on his padded tank top and St. Patrick's Day green Milwaukee Bucks jersey in the visiting locker room Friday night with a Celtics-Warriors game film showing a few feet in front of him - Golden State's first game without the dynamic guard from two days earlier.

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.