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McCreath lifts Ripon to landslide victory in rematch vs. rival Escalon

McCreath lifts Ripon to landslide victory in rematch vs. rival Escalon

Mia Ramirez contributed in every way imaginable for the Manteca Buffaloes, but even her huge offensive night needed the late accompaniment of a clutch 3-pointer from Jessica Hasal with 1:25 remaining in Friday’s 55-52 win over Sonora. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 04, 2012 1:36 a.m. | | McCreath lifts Ripon to landslide victory in rematch vs. rival Escalon Comments 0 Comments
Hasal clutches up again for Lady Buffs

Hasal clutches up again for Lady Buffs

Mia Ramirez contributed in every way imaginable for the Manteca Buffaloes, but even her huge offensive night needed the late accompaniment of a clutch 3-pointer from Jessica Hasal with 1:25 remaining in Friday’s 55-52 win over Sonora. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 04, 2012 1:34 a.m. | | Hasal clutches up again for Lady Buffs Comments 0 Comments


Berry, Ward score 22 each as Sierra thumps Kimball for 19th consecutive victory

A double-double by Will Ward and the sniper-like shooting of Joseph Berry helped Sierra High keep its win streak alive Friday night in a 72-56 romp over Tracy’s Kimball High. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 04, 2012 1:33 a.m. | | Berry, Ward score 22 each as Sierra thumps Kimball for 19th consecutive victory Comments 0 Comments


Lady Spartans hang tough in loss to Weston Ranch

Lathrop High was able to come out and establish itself in the opening period, leading Weston Ranch after one period of play. The second period would bring about a few changes, with the Cougars picking up their intensity and pulling off with a 69-56 win Friday in Valley Oak League action. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 04, 2012 1:31 a.m. | | Lady Spartans hang tough in loss to Weston Ranch Comments 0 Comments


No. 23 North Carolina women beat Virginia

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Chay Shegog has been the major presence in the paint for No. 23 North Carolina all season long, and twice now Virginia has found the 6-foot-5 center a little too much to handle. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 11:56 p.m. | | No. 23 North Carolina women beat Virginia Comments 0 Comments


Cleveland State rocks Loyola of Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Jeremy Montgomery scored 16 points and Cleveland State shot 68 percent Friday night in a 65-47 victory over Loyola of Chicago. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 11:55 p.m. | | Cleveland State rocks Loyola of Chicago Comments 0 Comments


Oilers' Gagner still in awe of his 8-goal night

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sam Gagner was still having trouble Friday believing his name is in the Edmonton Oilers record book alongside the likes of Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 11:36 p.m. | | Oilers' Gagner still in awe of his 8-goal night  Comments 0 Comments


Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse

ARLINGTON, Texas. (AP) — Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 11:23 p.m. | | Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse  Comments 0 Comments


Mark Jackson's journey to Warriors shaped by faith

OAKLAND (AP) — Mark Jackson had just arrived at the scene of a fiery crash near his Southern California home. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 11:13 p.m. | | Mark Jackson's journey to Warriors shaped by faith  Comments 0 Comments


Sports briefs

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Posted: feb. 03, 2012 11:07 p.m. | | Sports briefs Comments 0 Comments


Brady, Manning vie to prove who's 'elite' QB now

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — He was always being compared to someone. That's what happens when you're the youngest son of a great quarterback and the baby brother of an even better one. It wasn't until he compared himself to Tom Brady, though, that people began taking Eli Manning seriously. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 10:58 p.m. | | Brady, Manning vie to prove who's 'elite' QB now Comments 0 Comments


Belichick, Brady, give Pats best shot at NFL title

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rarely is Bill Belichick outcoached. Tom Brady almost never gets outplayed. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 10:51 p.m. | | Belichick, Brady, give Pats best shot at NFL title  Comments 0 Comments


Defense will carry Giants over Patriots again

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In this new NFL age of throw first and throw again, it's easy to forget to first rule of football: Defense wins championships. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 10:50 p.m. | | Defense will carry Giants over Patriots again  Comments 0 Comments


Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning — Eli, and Peyton, too. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 10:36 p.m. | | Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants  Comments 0 Comments


Tim Lincecum returns as Giants ace, with options

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tim Lincecum showed up at AT&T Park on Friday with a hooded sweatshirt pulled over his cap and signature shaggy hair, hiding his appearance. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 9:21 p.m. | | Tim Lincecum returns as Giants ace, with options  Comments 0 Comments
Ladies first: 2-day regional begins today

Ladies first: 2-day regional begins today

The postseason begins today and Saturday for high school wrestlers. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 1:05 a.m. | | Ladies first: 2-day regional begins today Comments 0 Comments
SILENT ASSASINS

SILENT ASSASINS

Joseph Berry and Tim Thornton are two players with the same game and same body frame. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 1:01 a.m. | | SILENT ASSASINS Comments 0 Comments


Lady Indians upend Escalon with defense

Ripon High’s girls basketball team will enter a tough stretch in Trans-Valley League play after beating Escalon 42-28 at home Thursday. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 12:58 a.m. | | Lady Indians upend Escalon with defense Comments 0 Comments


Spring is in the air

I almost hate to mention that spring is almost here, but it is! ... Read More

Posted: feb. 03, 2012 12:08 a.m. | | Spring is in the air Comments 0 Comments


Clowe helps Sharks skate past Stars

SAN JOSE (AP) — Ryane Clowe had plenty to celebrate. He played his first game since a facial fracture two weeks ago and scored a goal. Even better, his father was among the sellout crowd. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 02, 2012 11:18 p.m. | | Clowe helps Sharks skate past Stars Comments 0 Comments


Curry, Ellis lead Warriors past Jazz

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Monta Ellis didn't seem too impressed with Golden State's best offensive performance of the season. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 02, 2012 11:11 p.m. | | Curry, Ellis lead Warriors past Jazz Comments 0 Comments


Thornton scores 20, Kings beat Blazers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — John Salmons can't remember a worse shooting slump. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 02, 2012 11:05 p.m. | | Thornton scores 20, Kings beat Blazers Comments 0 Comments


LA story: 2 Lakers, 2 Clippers get All-Star nods

NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Griffin and Andrew Bynum were voted Thursday to the All-Star game, joining Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul to give the city of Los Angeles four starters. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 02, 2012 10:57 p.m. | | LA story: 2 Lakers, 2 Clippers get All-Star nods  Comments 0 Comments


Raiders add seven to new coaching staff

ALAMEDA (AP) — The Oakland Raiders hired seven additional coaches for Dennis Allen's staff on Thursday, including three who were with the team last year. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 02, 2012 7:13 p.m. | | Raiders add seven to new coaching staff Comments 0 Comments

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