Slater's 3-run homer leads Giants to 6-3 win over Braves
After Dansby Swanson botched a potential double play, rookie Austin Slater hit a three-run homer that sparked the Giants to a 6-3 victory over the Braves on Tuesday night and snapped a seven-game losing streak.
What offseason? A week after Finals, the NBA in overdrive
Dwight Howard and Brook Lopez are on the move. Dwyane Wade is opting in. Pau Gasol is opting out. The Los Angeles Lakers provided the clearest indication yet that Lonzo Ball is their guy.
Markelle Fultz set for the stage of being No. 1 pick
Barring an unforeseen change, Fultz will be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night, joining Simmons with the Philadelphia 76ers in an attempt to invigorate a once proud franchise. Two stars worthy of the top pick in consecutive years, neither o
AP source: Raiders QB Derek Carr agrees to $125M extension
Carr tweeted that an agreement had been reached to add five years to his current rookie deal that expires after this season. The contract will be worth $125 million, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on conditi
Reddick's big day lifts Astros over Athletics 12-9
Reddick homered and scored four runs, Jake Marisnick and Marwin Gonzalez each went deep and the Astros beat the Athletics 12-9 on Thursday.
Warriors newbie Jordan Bell gets call from Draymond Green
Green came looking for him on draft night with a FaceTime attempt after acquiring his new teammate's digits from general manager Bob Myers. But Bell — out with friends celebrating — didn't answer because the number was unfamiliar.
Olson, Brugman, Barreto hit 1st HRs, A's rout White Sox 10-2
Matt Olson hit his first two major league home runs, Jaycob Brugman and Franklin Barreto also launched their first career shots and the A's routed the White Sox 10-2 on Saturday.
Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awards
Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his historic season. He led the league with 31.6 points and added 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game, joining Robertson as the only players to average a trip
Span gets RBI single in 14th, lifts Giants over Rockies 4-3
Denard Span singled home Gorkys Hernandez with two outs in the 14th inning, lifting San Francisco over Colorado 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Reddick and Springer lead Astros over Athletics 11-8
That was on display Wednesday night when Reddick and George Springer had three hits each and combined for five RBIs as the Astros used a five-run third inning to take the lead and hold on for an 11-8 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Truck plunges into creek in Watsonville
END OVER END Tow operators from Chaz Towing work on a plan to haul a GMC Sierra pickup out of Corralitos Creek on...
