Northgate Bisons take two from Timber Rattlers

The Northgate Little League Minor Division bisons swept the Timber Rattlers in two games last week at Neil Hafley School, winning 7-0 on Wednesday and 14-3 Saturday.

Center of attention

Four years ago, Tyler Goslinga knew that he wanted to become a better basketball player. Sure Ripon Christian has always been a fixture for having a dominant big-man, but Goslinga wanted to be more. He wanted the titles, the points, the rebounds, the awards and of course a Sac-Joaquin Section championship. After years of putting in the work to substantiate being the best, the fruition was evident during his season-long brilliance for the section runner-up ...

TRX workout can get you to ‘the next level’

Wendy Deulus – a personal fitness trainer who specializes in the TRX suspension system – suggested I try a 45-minute session.

ADULT BASKETBALL PLAY

Ripon preparing for pivotal stretch run in TVL race

The fun begins tonight for Ripon High's boys basketball team. The Indians are one of two remaining undefeated teams through two games in the Trans Valley League, and they take on three-time reigning champion Modesto Christian at home. Next is a short jaunt to in-town rival Ripon Christian Friday, then visiting Escalon on Feb. 22. With only 10 games on the TVL schedule, every step Ripon (2-0, 10-9 overall) takes in its sprint toward a ...

NEIL HAFLEY VICTORIOUS

MANTECA REC PLAY

Manteca Rangers trio make cut for state’s ODP 1997 team

Three players from the Manteca Rangers under-13 boys competitive team earned spots on the California Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program's 1997 state team.

Central standout, Mantecan earns spot on state team

Madison Meyer of Manteca was recently chosen by Head 94' ODP State Head Coach Gordy Lang to compete on the 1994 girls state Olympic Development team for 2010.

MUST play basketball

Giving back

Manteca resident Miguel Arredondo, 58, has dedicated much of his time and money in developing his skills as an Aikido practitioner.

Rangers United dominate to win Winter Invitational

The Manteca Rangers United under-13 boys soccer team scored three victories of five or more goals en route to earning the championship this past weekend at the Modesto Ajax Winter Invitational. The tournament was host to over 70 teams.

Manteca Babe Ruth signups on Thursday

Manteca Babe Ruth is conducting signups for 13-15-year olds on Thursday, Jan. 14 at Straw Hat Pizza on Main St.

NORTH DIVISION MUST PLAY

SIERRA VS EU HOOPLA

Warriors take 3-1 series lead behind Curry’s 31 points

OAKLAND (AP) - His star point guard slowed by a sore left ankle, Warriors coach Mark Jackson told Stephen Curry in the first half he might shut him down for the rest of the game.

ATHLETICS RALLY LATE

OAKLAND (AP) - His face full of dirt and his body atop the third base bag, Eric Sogard was more concerned with being safe than watching the throw from Baltimore's Manny Machado sail into left field.

Warriors take 3-1 series lead behind Curry’s 31 points

OAKLAND (AP) - His star point guard slowed by a sore left ankle, Warriors coach Mark Jackson told Stephen Curry in the first half he might shut him down for the rest of the game.

Giants swept by Padres; skid reaches five games

SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants played some regulars Sunday who might have otherwise rested after a night game and it still didn't keep their losing streak from reaching a season-high five games.

Do or die Tuesday for Stockton Thunder

STOCKTON – The Alaska Aces used three goals in the third period to stave off a rally and playoff elimination, sending the Stockton Thunder to a 4-2 defeat in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals in front of 4,327 fans at Stockton Arena on Sunday.

Celts top Knicks 97-90 in OT, avoid sweep, forces 5th game

BOSTON (AP) - Jason Terry's nose still hurt. He wasn't about to let his pride suffer as well.

Inbee Park wins North Texas LPGA

IRVING, Texas (AP) - Inbee Park was already preparing to congratulate Carlota Ciganda for winning the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout.

Rafael Nadal beats Almagro to win 8th Barcelona Open

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - All those months of hard work and rehab are starting to pay off for Rafael Nadal. Yet he is still not sure what this means for the French Open.