TITLETOWN

STOCKTON – Sierra has gotten the best of Kimball during its three years of existence.

Thunder face 2-0 deficit in Kelly Cup play

Thunder READING, Pa. – Riley Gill's 27 save shutout and Evan Barlow's goal and assist were enough to help the Reading Royals send the Stockton Thunder to a 4-0 defeat in Game 2 of the Kelly Cup Finals before 4,693 fans at Sovereign Center on Sunday.

Logan Couture emerges as leader on Sharks team

SAN JOSE (AP) - When Logan Couture limped off the ice in the middle of a tied game San Jose desperately needed to win, it looked as if he was taking the Sharks' playoffs hopes with him.

Raiders light up Manteca rotation in playoffs

By JOHN-JOEL GRIFFITHS

Jennifer Johnson wins Mobile Bay

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Jennifer Johnson won the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first tour title, birdieing four of the final six holes for a one-stroke victory over Jessica Korda and Pornanong Phatlum.

Bae wins Byron Nelson for first PGA Tour title

IRVING, Texas (AP) - Sang-Moon Bae watched anxiously after hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th hole Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship.

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal took care of business right away Sunday.

Biden inspires free home defense guns

Recently there has been a lot of discussion on how to reduce the number of gun related crimes in the U.S.

Johnson wins again and shrugs off the haters

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy.

Cespedes homer helps A’s complete Royals sweep

OAKLAND (AP) - Yoenis Cespedes hit a leadoff home run in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.

Nicasio lifts Rockies to win over San Francisco Giants

DENVER (AP) - Juan Nicasio scattered three hits over six innings, Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki each drove in two runs and the Colorado Rockies won their first series over San Francisco in two years, beating the Giants 5-0 on Sunday.

van Garderen wins Tour of California

SANTA ROSA (AP) - Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white jersey that goes to the best young rider for the yellow one that goes to the winner.

Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards

BALTIMORE (AP) - Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through.

Spurs rout Grizzlies in West finals opener

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.

RIPON WAVES

Todd’s single leads Inland Empire to win over Modesto

MODESTO (AP) -- Jonah Todd hit a run-scoring single in the sixth inning to give the Inland Empire 66ers a 3-2 win over the Modesto Nuts ...

Mondou leads Stockton

RANCHO CUCAMONGA (AP) -- Nate Mondou had four hits and scored two runs as the Stockton Ports topped the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 5-3 on Wednesday.

Big 6th inning keys Indians win in Northgate juniors

The Indians took advantage of five walks, a hit batter and an error in the sixth inning for six runs Saturday on the way to ...

Rawhide sink Stockton Ports for second time

STOCKTON - The Stockton Ports had a chance to escape their series with the Visalia Rawhide with a split on Sunday, but they could not manage ...

Quinn leads San Jose over Modesto

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Heath Quinn had three hits and two RBI as the San Jose Giants defeated the Modesto Nuts 5-2 on Sunday.

Orlando City tops San Jose Quakes

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Chris Mueller had a goal and an assist and Orlando City held on to beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 on Saturday ...

Franco scores winning run, San Jose beats Modesto Nuts

SAN JOSE (AP) -- Bryce Johnson was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the San Jose ...

Merrell hits walk-off single in 10th, Ports beats Visalia

STOCKTON (AP) -- Kevin Merrell hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning, as the Stockton Ports beat the Visalia Rawhide 3-2 on Friday.

Grey, Miroglio spur Visalia over Stockton

STOCKTON (AP) -- Dominic Miroglio doubled twice, and Connor Grey struck out 12 hitters over seven innings as the Visalia Rawhide defeated the Stockton Ports 4-0 ...

Taylor leads Modesto to win over SJ

SAN JOSE (AP) -- Logan Taylor had two hits and three RBI, as the Modesto Nuts exploded for a season-high in runs in a 13-6 win ...

Merrell leads Ports over Nuts

MODESTO (AP) - Kevin Merrell had four hits and scored two runs as the Stockton Ports beat the Modesto Nuts 6-3 on Monday.

Phillies overpower Indians in Northgate junior division play

The Phillies had an eight-run third inning on the way to a 17-1 mercy rule win in four innings over the Indians in Northgate Little ...

Rizzo hits walk-off double in 12th, Modesto beats Visalia Rawhide

MODESTO (AP) -- Pinch hitter Joe Rizzo had a walk-off two-run double in the 12th inning, as the Modesto Nuts beat the Visalia Rawhide 4-3 on ...

Brusa hits walk-off homer in 10th, San Jose beats Stockton

SAN JOSE (AP) -- Gio Brusa hit a walk-off two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, as the San Jose Giants defeated the Stockton ...

Dunshee, Persico lift Stockton over San Jose

SAN JOSE (AP) - Luke Persico doubled and singled twice, and Parker Dunshee tossed five scoreless innings as the Stockton Ports defeated the San Jose Giants ...