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.

Raiders add CB Brandian Ross to beat-up secondary

Michael Crabtree motivates offense with challenge

SANTA CLARA (AP) - It was a natural moment for Michael Crabtree to address his 49ers teammates - on his 25th birthday last Friday.

Flags by replacements, regular refs about same

Woods & McIlroy meet again with more at stake

Cain, Sandoval lead Giants past Rockies

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Matt Cain pitched eight solid innings to earn his career-best 15th win, Pablo Sandoval homered for his first time in two months and the San Francisco Giants moved another game closer to clinching the NL West title with a 7-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

Chavez Jr. tests positive for pot after Vegas bout

Anderson hurt in Tigers’ win over Athletics

DETROIT (AP) - Oakland hopes it only lost a game in the Motor City. Brett Anderson pitched just two-plus innings before leaving with a strained right oblique and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Athletics 6-2 on Wednesday night. "He's getting an MRI right now," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "So, we won't know anything until he gets back." After walking Miguel Cabrera intentionally and giving Prince Fielder a free pass on four ...

Lincecum pitches Giants past Rockies

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tim Lincecum pitched San Francisco one win closer to an NL West crown, and the Giants lowered their magic number to clinch the division to seven with a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

A’s begin trip with loss to Tigers

DETROIT (AP) - The Oakland Athletics may have only one more big hurdle to clear before securing a surprising playoff berth.

49ers Davis goes with celebratory jump shot

49ers take top spot in AP Pro32 power rankings

Stanford looking forward, not back

Harbaugh finds new ways to motivate unbeaten 49ers

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Jim Harbaugh considers Muhammad Ali the most competitive athlete of all time - in anything.

Oakland Raiders’ new era waiting to get off ground

ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders are still waiting to get their new era off the ground.

Kesler stares down Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Ryan Kesler scored two goals to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

Vonn delays surgery

VAIL, Colo. (AP) - Lindsey Vonn is delaying further surgery on her right knee for as long as possible in hopes of skiing at the Sochi Olympics.

Arizona St. to host Card in title game

STANFORD (AP) - The Pac-12 title game matchup has been set for a week. Now so is the location.

Stakes high in Big Ten championship

Stakes will be high for No. 2 Ohio State and No. 10 Michigan State in the Big Ten championship game - though there might be some good consolation prizes for the loser.

Florida State ascends to No. 1; followed by Buckeyes, Auburn

NEW YORK (AP) - Florida State is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, followed by Ohio State at No. 2 and No. 3 Auburn, which shook up the national title race by upsetting Alabama.

Foles’ three TD passes beat Cardinals

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Another sharp performance by Nick Foles and tough defense at the end kept the Philadelphia Eagles on a roll.

Broncos ‘Deck’ Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Peyton Manning threw for 403 yards and five touchdowns, four of them to Eric Decker, and the Denver Broncos held off a furious rally to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-28 Sunday and seize control of the AFC West.

Carolina win streak now at 8

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers are heading to New Orleans with a head of steam.

Vikings top Bears in OT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With a little bit of luck and a whole lot of Adrian Peterson, the Minnesota Vikings avoided a second straight tie, and dealt the Chicago Bears a serious blow in the NFC North.

Patriots rally to beat free-falling Texans

HOUSTON (AP) - The New England Patriots needed another big second half to grab another victory.

League’s oldest kicker carries Colts

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Adam Vinatieri's reliable right foot put Indianapolis on the verge of another playoff appearance.

Shorts’ catch lifts Jaguars

CLEVELAND (AP) - Cecil Shorts came home and broke some hearts.

Crabtree would boost SF offense

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Michael Crabtree produced a career season a year ago and helped lead the San Francisco 49ers back to the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years as Colin Kaepernick's top target.

Westbrook buries Warriors with late 3

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks might have some choices to make when scripting last-second shots.

Clippers’ bench keys OT victory

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Jamal Crawford had a season-high 31 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds off the bench to help the Los Angeles Clippers to a 104-98 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.