T’Wolves churn out two wins in Fresno Classic

FRESNO - Jack Thomson took his Sierra varsity baseball team down to the 40th Fresno Easter Classic for the experience, but it has turned out to be a taxing adventure.

Curry comes through

Airenne Curry didn't see it coming.

Cody takes over as Sierra tops Cougars

Kayla Cody scored two goals and had two assists as Sierra improved to 7-0 in Valley Oak League play with a 7-0 win over Weston Ranch Tuesday night at Daniel Teicheira Memorial Stadium.

Ripon, RC delayed by rain

With one out in the bottom of the fourth inning, the umpiring crew on hand at Ripon High Tuesday afternoon called the contest between the Indians and Ripon Christian due to rain.

Indians pull out huge win on PK with time dwindling

HUGHSON - Ripon came out of Monday's contest at Hughson with a newfound respect for the Huskies, but at the end of the day the scoreboard still favored the visitors, 1-0.

California Dreamin’: Fishing along the scenic L.A. River all it’s cracked up to be

I'm allergic to the sun. If I'm in it too long, it burns me.

Soggy weather can’t dampen Ripon in win

RIPON - The Indians played through the rain Tuesday at Spring Creek Country Club and came away with a win, 231-238, over Modesto Christian.

Lancers rebound from league loss

LODI - If East Union is to turn its season around, now is the time to do it.

Engel’s last-second goal saves Knights from loss

RIVERBANK - A win is always preferred, but Travis Haveman and his Ripon Christian girls soccer team gladly took their thrilling 5-5 tie with Riverbank in Trans Valley League action Monday.

Garlets slams three homers to lead Northgate Mets

Alex Garlets made up the difference of the Mets' 8-2 victory over the Yankees in Northgate Little League major division action last Wednesday.

OPENING WEEKEND

Scott gets hot

Yes, Nicole Vanni can score.

Finding strength in sorrow

It could have been anyone in that bedroom.

Buffs pick up late goal, force tie with Oakdale

There was plenty of praise to be spread among the Manteca High soccer team Thursday evening after the Buffaloes pulled out a 1-1 tie with Oakdale at Guss Schmiedt Field.

East Union settles for split with Central Valley

CERES - East Union put itself in a favorable position after getting past Martin Gomez ace and Central Valley at home Tuesday.

Pac-12 has no issue with pregame protests

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott has no issue with players protesting during the national anthem long as it's done in a ...

McCaffrey and No. 7 Stanford methodically mash USC 27-10

STANFORD (AP) - This was typical Stanford. A heavy dose of methodical mashing, a bit of everything from Christian McCaffrey and a couple little wrinkles that ...

Stanford commits NCAA violations

STANFORD (AP) - Stanford's football and softball teams were found guilty of NCAA violations, including more than $3,000 in impermissible benefits to a football ...

NCAA pulls 7 postseason events out of NC

Basketball-crazed North Carolina has lost its next chance to host NCAA men's basketball tournament games along with several other championship events due to a ...

No. 8 Stanford aims to avoid another slow start to season

STANFORD (AP) - After watching his team fall flat in the season opener a year ago, Stanford coach David Shaw decided to change his approach this ...

Carolina League expands by 2, California League contracts 2

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - The Single-A Carolina League is expanding by two teams in 2017 while two teams in the California League will be contracted.

Notre Dame kicks Redfield off football team, suspends Butler

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Notre Dame kicked starting safety Max Redfield off the team Sunday, suspended reserve cornerback Devin Butler indefinitely after they were arrested ...

Heisman runner-up McCaffrey ‘significantly’ better as junior

STANFORD (AP) - Now here's a scary thought for defenses facing Stanford this season.

Pac-12 promises memorable fall race

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Stanford coach David Shaw only needed a few words to epitomize why his Cardinal are the Pac-12 football favorites this fall - and ...