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49ers begin season with big hopes for receivers
SANTA CLARA. (AP) - Randy Moss still carries himself with that same old swagger and avoids saying much about his NFL return after a year away. Mario Manningham has no qualms speaking out about how he wants to show the West Coast what he can do seven months after leading the New York Giants to a Super Bowl title.
Red Sox’s Valentine: Threat to punch radio host was just a joke
SEATTLE (AP) - Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine insisted Wednesday he wasn't serious when he threatened to "punch" a radio talk-show host in the mouth.
Cowboys romp past Giants to open season
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys waited all year for another shot at the New York Giants. When they got it in the 2012 season opener, they were ready.
Hill, Kubel lift D-backs over Giants in 11
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Aaron Hill had a career-high five hits and Jason Kubel tripled home the tiebreaking run in the 11th inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants 8-6 on Tuesday night.
A’s bats go silent in defeat to Angels
OAKLAND (AP) - Zack Greinke pitched seven sharp innings to win his third consecutive start and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 6-1 on Tuesday night.
Newly signed Haggans joins 49ers practice
SANTA CLARA (AP) - Clark Haggans joined the San Francisco 49ers at practice Tuesday pledging to hit the ground running with a team that fits the rugged style he has established throughout a 13-year NFL career.
McClain looks to be more vocal for Raiders
ALAMEDA (AP) - Rolando McClain is working on making himself more of a vocal presence around the Oakland Raiders defense.
Raiders sign veteran CB Joselio Hanson
ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders completed their offseason overhaul of the cornerback unit Monday by signing recently released Joselio Hanson and cutting 2011 third-round pick DeMarcus Van Dyke.
SF 49ers place linebacker Haralson on injured reserve
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers are down a key member of their talented defense heading into Week 1 after placing outside linebacker Parys Haralson on season-ending injured reserve Monday.
Scutaro, Posey rally Giants past D'backs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Marco Scutaro hit an RBI single in the 10th inning after Buster Posey's tying double in the ninth, and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 on Monday.
Pistorius moves to diffuse Paralympics blades row
LONDON (AP) - After years as the poster boy of the Paralympics, a chastened Oscar Pistorius moved Monday to defuse the row that threatens to blemish the clean-cut image he forged during a protracted struggle for acceptance within his sport.
Lance Armstrong's titles? Whole era is worthless
PARIS (AP) - It surely would be have been more useful for his sport if Tyler Hamilton hadn't waited until this week to tell us what he knows about doping in the Lance Armstrong era.
Rodriguez holds off Contador in grueling Spanish Vuelta climb
CUITUNIGRU, Spain (AP) - Joaquin Rodriguez is in prime position to win the Spanish Vuelta after holding off Alberto Contador on Monday during the most demanding leg of the race.
Chris Iannetta's 3 hits lead Angels to break A’s 9-game win streak
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Chris Iannetta hit a two-run homer in a three-hit day, Vernon Wells had a solo shot and RBI single, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped the Oakland Athletics' season-best nine-game winning streak with an 8-3 win Monday.
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Jimmermania nears its end in capital city
The Sacramento Kings and guard Jimmer Fredette are working on a buyout of his contract, a person familiar with the talks said Tuesday.
Warriors clamp down on Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Stephen Curry had 19 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors clamped down on the Detroit Pistons in the second half of a 104-96 victory Monday night.
Doolittle’s change-up
PHOENIX (AP) - Sean Doolittle had a cast covering his right wrist three years ago, the latest in a series of injuries that cost him nearly three years of his professional career.
Collins at home in Nets locker room
Jason Collins has a week and a half to prove himself to the Brooklyn Nets.
McBride, Lilly, Bradley elected to Hall
CHICAGO (AP) - Brian McBride and Kristine Lilly have been elected to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame along with former men's national team coach Bob Bradley.
Once driven by money, Day now wants trophies
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) - Along with celebrating a World Golf Championship that took him to No. 4 in the world, Jason Day couldn't help but consider the rest of the young season and wonder just how much higher he could go.
MLB collision rule leaves one exception
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball and its players have banned most home plate collisions but left open an exception if the catcher has the ball and is blocking the runner's direct path to home plate.
Raiders sign Jones to 3-year extension
ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders signed special teams standout Taiwan Jones to a three-year extension on Monday that keeps him under contract through 2017.
Character on center stage at combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Colt Lyerla came to the NFL scouting combine with more to prove than just about anyone else.
Scioscia: Trout won’t get snagged on contract
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Monday that he isn't worried about possible contract talks becoming a distraction for star center fielder Mike Trout.
Bonds with Giants as instructor
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Barry Bonds is all set to return to the San Francisco Giants. As a spring training instructor, that is.
Jason Collins to become 1st openly gay player lm NBA
NEW YORK (AP) - Jason Collins became the NBA's first active openly gay player Sunday, signing a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
Maybe Michael Sam will fit in NFL just fine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NFL locker room has long been an unforgiving place.
Day survives the magic of Dubuisson in Match Play
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) - Jason Day never stopped believing he would win the Match Play Championship, even in the midst of so many shots by Victor Dubuisson that simply defied belief.
Sweden’s Nordqvist wins LPGA Thailand
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - Anna Nordqvist won the LPGA Thailand on Sunday to end a five-year victory drought, holding off top-ranked Inbee Park at Siam County Club.
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