Style and substance

Jerrica Hauck has the hair for the dramatic.

Paving new lanes

If dreaming to become a championship NASCAR driver seemed too far-fetched or unrealistic, the reality of Jacob Gomes' first SRL Spears Southwest Tour win recently has provided the dreams with some foundation.

Rivals now teammates for North

STOCKTON - Rivalries have been set aside for the 38th Annual Central California Lions All-Star Football Game, one of the four oldest events of its kind in California.

Ladiges going from Pacific to Pacific (Oregon)

STOCKTON - Robert Ladiges will put his talents on display at the University of the Pacific this Saturday.

Horse racing to kick off at SJC Fairgrounds

Horse racing fans will get a chance to take advantage of live thoroughbred racing as the San Joaquin County Fair Live Horse Racing kicks off its four-day run at 1:15 p.m. for the first of eight races in Stockton.

Lyons finishes prep career in Golden West Invitational

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }Paul Lyons IV ran his last meet in Manteca High garb Saturday.

Tips from a pro

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }There is always room for improvement in baseball, even for those who teach the game.

"That's what I love about it, we're always maturing and learning more about this game," retired pro catcher Ken Huckaby said after completing a two-day hitting clinic at Sierra High Tuesday. "You never get to the point to where you've perfected it."

Vaughn, Sea Lions reign in Oakdale

Nine new records were set in the Oakdale Invitational Saturday, and Ripon's Rosie Vaughn was a part of three record-setting performances.

Two titles, one league

Bragging rights go to the oldest Little League organization in town.

MANTECA CITY CHAMPS

The Manteca Little League Angels scored early and often to take the Manteca City League Tournament majors division title with an 8-2 victory over the Northgate Little League Rays Saturday.

Scott Brooks to provide instruction at MUSD Camp

Area youth will have an opportunity to meet and pick up some tips from Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks in two weeks.

Ripon’s Scott named Trans Valley League Pitcher of the Year

Ripon High's Justin Scott was voted Pitcher of the Year in the Trans Valley League, after helping the Indians finish second in the conference.

Up and running

Two things influenced Terri Hauck's decision to start the Lancer Youth Track and Field Club - the first of its kind in Manteca.

Reindel finishes second in state championships

Lancer Youth Wrestling team standout Jaysen Reindel just missed on becomng the 120-pound boys novice champion during the Dave Schultz Kids Freestyle State Tournament, finishing an impressive tournament run with a second place finish this past weekend in Fresno.

For bragging rights

The three Little Leagues organizations in Manteca will get a preview of their District 67 Tournament of Champions competition next week.

NCAA punishes Pacific men’s hoops for violations

STOCKTON (AP) - The men's basketball team at Pacific has been punished by the NCAA for academic and recruiting violations under former coach Ron Verlin.

Cowan’s home run leads Modesto over Lancaster in 11 innings

LANCASTER (AP) - Jordan Cowan hit a three-run home run in the top of the 11th inning to lead the Modesto Nuts to an 8-5 win ...

Lewis leads Modesto to win over Stockton

MODESTO (AP) - Kyle Lewis hit a two-run home run and had three hits, driving in three as the Modesto Nuts defeated the Stockton Ports 11-5 ...

Hamilton holds off Vettel’s late move to win

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) - For a brief moment, Lewis Hamilton feared he had lost the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Nieto’s double in 11th propels Nuts over Ports

STOCKTON (AP) - Arturo Nieto hit an RBI double in the top of the 11th inning to lead the Modesto Nuts to a 4-3 win over ...

With turmoil at home, Venezuela Little Leaguers get big lift

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - The players from Venezuela look as happy as any other team, dancing to "Shake Your Groove Thing" with the tournament mascot ...

Baseball fans flock to minor league stadiums to see eclipse

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Baseball fans in more than a half-dozen cities from Oregon to South Carolina crowded into minor league ballparks Monday to watch the ...

Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd straight year

No need to overthink it: Alabama is No. 1 in the AP preseason Top 25.

Ragan Smith rolls to gymnastics title

ANAHEIM . (AP) - The Ragan Smith that earned a spot as an alternate to the U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team last summer got by ...

Pimentel, Martin slug HRs for Ports

RANCHO CUCAMONGA (AP) - Sandber Pimentel hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning, and Richie Martin homered and had three hits, driving in two as ...

Almonte lifts Visalia to win over Modesto

VISALIA (AP) - Jose Almonte hurled six scoreless innings, leading the Visalia Rawhide over the Modesto Nuts in a 6-3 win on Wednesday.

Little leaguers ready to show power

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Joey Randazzo's teammates marveled as the Grosse Pointe, Michigan, shortstop lifted pitch after pitch over the left field fence during ...

Jackson leads Modesto to win over San Jose

MODESTO (AP) - Tyler Jackson threw six scoreless innings, leading the Modesto Nuts over the San Jose Giants in a 3-1 win on Sunday.

Raga’s single leads Stockton over Rancho Cucamonga in 10 innings

RANCHO CUCAMONGA (AP) - Argenis Raga hit an RBI single in the top of the 10th inning to lead the Stockton Ports to a 7-6 win ...

Florida suspends Callaway, 6 others for season opener

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida has suspended troubled receiver Antonio Callaway and six other players for the team's season opener against Michigan.