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Yu don’t say? Darvish flirts with perfect game
HOUSTON (AP) - Yu Darvish saw the ball skip between his shins, dashing his chance at perfection. Immediately, several Texas Rangers came to the mound to console him.
A’s bow to King Felix in shutout
OAKLAND (AP) - Felix Hernandez struck out eight on opening day in his first start since signing a $175 million, seven-year contract in February, and the Mariners beat the reigning AL West champion Oakland Athletics 2-0 on Monday night.
Giants in awe of Kershaw
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After an erratic first inning, Matt Cain settled down and tossed six scoreless innings for the San Francisco Giants.
McKenzie’s man: Raiders acquire Flynn
ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders are changing directions at quarterback once again. The Raiders acquired Seattle backup Matt Flynn on Monday for draft picks, bringing an end to Carson Palmer's brief tenure as starter in Oakland even before they are done paying the steep price they dealt to acquire him. "Matt's one of those guys, even though he hasn't had a lot of opportunities, when he's had those opportunities, he's made the most out ...
Harper homers twice
WASHINGTON (AP) – All it took was two at-bats on his first opening day in the majors for Bryce Harper to hit two homers - and hear some "M-V-P!" chants.
Sports news briefs
• Oakland's top prospect in Stockton: STOCKTON – The Oakland Athletics announced its Opening Day roster for the Single-A Stockton Ports. The team includes several returning players from last season along with talented up-and-comers, including the Athletics Top Prospect infielder Addison Russell.
Sandoval returns to lineup for Giants against A’s
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The status of San Francisco Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval for opening day is still a big question after he left Friday night's 3-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics with more discomfort in his irritated elbow.
Buster Posey gets $167M, 9-year deal from Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - At age 26, Buster Posey can envision one day retiring with the San Francisco Giants.
A’s designate for assignment Barton, Blackley
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Oakland Athletics designated infielder Daric Barton and left-hander Travis Blackley for assignment on Friday.
Walljasper, Sierra silence Weston Ranch
Sierra's Allie Walljasper was lights out from the circle during Thursday's Valley Oak League ballgame against visiting Weston Ranch.
Lincecum labors, Giants lose to A’s
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Back on the mound in his home ballpark, Tim Lincecum was still far from his old form.
Niemi leads Sharks to win over Red Wings
SAN JOSE (AP) - Antii Niemi made 27 saves for his second shutout in two nights and the San Jose Sharks won their third straight game in regulation, beating the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Thursday.
Cousins leads Kings past Suns
PHOENIX (AP) - DeMarcus Cousins put his full array of skills on display Thursday night.
Giants extend deals for Sabean, Bochy through 2016 season
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The brains behind two of the last three World Series titles plan to stick together for at least another four seasons.
Boxer Guerrero arrested on NY airport gun charges
NEW YORK (AP) - Boxer Robert Guerrero, a former featherweight champion, was arrested Thursday at New York's Kennedy Airport after police said he tried to take a gun on a plane.
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Sports news briefs
Wondolowski leads 'Quakes over Toronto FC: SANTA CLARA (AP) - Chris Wondolowski set up the tying goal and scored the winner to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on Wednesday night.
Sharks sweep Canucks with 4-3 win in OT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Patrick Marleau scored a power-play goal 13:18 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks completed their first playoff sweep in franchise history, beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 Tuesday night.
Spurs going for 2-0 lead over Warriors
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Even a day later, the San Antonio Spurs still found it difficult to explain how they won the opener of their second-round series against Golden State.
Utley, Howard homer as Phillies beat Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Chase Utley and Ryan Howard homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Milone’s gem wasted in loss to Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) - Athletics left-hander Tommy Milone provided a textbook example of a hard-luck loss Tuesday night.
NHL capsules
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Patrick Marleau scored a power-play goal 13:18 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks completed their first playoff sweep in franchise history, beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 Tuesday night.
NBA capsules
NEW YORK (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points, 16 during a 30-2 New York onslaught in the second half, the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 105-79 on Tuesday night to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at one game.
Spurs outlast Golden State in double OT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Manu Ginobili's 3-pointer from the wing with 1.2 seconds left in double overtime lifted the San Antonio Spurs to a thrilling 129-127 victory over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry's 44 points in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals Monday night.
Phillies Cliff Lee dominates San Francisco once again
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Cliff Lee shut down the Giants once again with eight strong innings, Michael Young hit a two-run double among his three hits, and the Philadelphia Phillies stopped San Francisco's season-best six-game winning streak with a 6-2 victory Monday night.
Sharks look to close out Canucks with sweep
SAN JOSE (AP) - San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan sees no need to remind his team of the precariousness of a 3-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Parker hammered as A’s battered by Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) - Jarrod Parker's neck was already sore before the game.
NHL capsules
NEW YORK (AP) - Derek Stepan and Arron Asham both scored tiebreaking goals in the third period for the New York Rangers in a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 on Monday night.
Warriors’ Curry captivating crowds
OAKLAND (AP) - Spurs coach Gregg Popovich pokes fun at questions from reporters all the time and can be easily irritated and annoyed, especially after losses, which is what made his reaction to Stephen Curry sinking seven 3-pointers in Golden State's 116-106 win over San Antonio last month such a rare scene.
Thunder earn 2-0 series lead
BOISE, Idaho – Andrew Clark buried a wrist shot during a goal mouth scramble with 8:21 left in sudden death overtime to lift the Stockton Thunder to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Idaho Steelheads in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final before 2,769 fans at Century Link Arena on Sunday.
LA Dodgers lick wounds after loss to San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Another game, another injury and another walkoff loss for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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