A's Beat Mariners 6-2, Earn 2 Seed And Will Face White SoxMark Canha drove in four runs and the Oakland Athletics came back to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Sunday in their final tune-up before the postseason.
Giants Lose To Padres, Miss Playoffs On Season's Final DayThe San Francisco Giants had their postseason hopes dashed on the final day of the regular season, losing 5-4 to the playoff-bound San Diego Padres on Sunday.
Joe Montana, Wife Block Attempted Kidnapping Of GrandchildHall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a home intruder who attempted to kidnap their 9-month-old grandchild over the weekend, law enforcement officials confirmed on Sunday.
Banged Up 49ers Win Again At MetLife, Beat Winless GiantsThe San Francisco 49ers didn't need quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and a slew of missing starters on the dreaded MetLife Stadium turf.
They controlled the ball on offense, took it away from the winless New York Giants on defense and had another easy day on the East Coast.
Giants Need Win, Help To Reach Playoffs After Loss To PadresFernando Tatis Jr. hit his 17th home run and the San Diego Padres beat San Francisco 6-2 on Saturday night, leaving the Giants in need of help to make the playoffs.
A's Swept By Mariners In Doubleheader With 12-3 LossThe Oakland Athletics would like to be swinging better in late September with the playoffs fast approaching.
J.P. Crawford Hits Pair Of Key Singles, Mariners Beat A'sJ.P. Crawford hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning after his tying single in the sixth, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 in extras on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.
SF Giants Fan-Favorite Hunter Pence Announces Retirement After 14 YearsFour-time All-Star outfielder and San Francisco Giants fan-favorite Hunter Pence announced his retirement Saturday following 14 major league seasons.
Kings
New Kings GM McNair Commits To Luke Walton As CoachNew Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair said he is looking forward to working with coach Luke Walton to revive a franchise that has the longest current playoff drought in the NBA.
Barnes Leads Kings To Another Win Over Pelicans, 112-106Harrison Barnes scored 25 points, including 12 in the third quarter, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-106 on Tuesday night.
Minus Stars, Nets Clinch Playoff Spot In Victory Over KingsCaris LeVert scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the patchwork Brooklyn Nets clinched a playoff berth by beating the Sacramento Kings 119-106 on Friday.
Doncic's Triple-Double Sends Mavericks Past Kings In OTLuka Doncic punctuated a historic triple-double by making the tiebreaking shot with 1:57 left in overtime Tuesday and leading the Dallas Mavericks past the Sacramento Kings, 114-110.
DeRozan's 27 Points Lead Spurs Past Kings, 129-120DeMar DeRozan scored 17 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to help the San Antonio Spurs pull away and beat the Sacramento Kings 129-120 on Friday night.
Depth Could Be Even More Critical In Teams' NBA Title ChaseNBA teams recognize that bench strength will likely be more of a factor than usual during this pandemic-delayed title chase in which a positive coronavirus test could sideline an elite player at any moment.
Athletics
A's Beat Mariners 6-2, Earn 2 Seed And Will Face White SoxMark Canha drove in four runs and the Oakland Athletics came back to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Sunday in their final tune-up before the postseason.
A's Swept By Mariners In Doubleheader With 12-3 LossThe Oakland Athletics would like to be swinging better in late September with the playoffs fast approaching.
J.P. Crawford Hits Pair Of Key Singles, Mariners Beat A'sJ.P. Crawford hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning after his tying single in the sixth, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 in extras on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Canha Homers In 10th Inning, Rallies A's Past Mariners 3-1Mark Canha hit a two-out, two-run home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Buehler Looks Playoff Ready, Dodgers Beat A's 5-1Walker Buehler proved he and his fickle right index finger are playoff ready, Corey Seager homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Thursday night to earn their major league-leading 40th victory of the shortened 60-game season.
A's Beat Dodgers 6-4 On Laureano's 9th-Inning HomerAfter going hitless in his first two at-bats, Rámon Laureano singled. Feeling emboldened, he choked up on the bat and broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run homer.
Raiders
Former Oakland Raiders Head Coach Joe Bugel Dies At 80Former Oakland Raiders head coach Joe Bugel, who is also regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in NFL history, has died. He was 80.
'Can't See [Raiders] Getting Another Win,' Says CBS13’s Marshall HarrisThe Raiders, underdogs to the Chargers Sunday in Los Angeles, will leave Oakland for Las Vegas as a broken team with an uncertain future.
Gruden: NFL Apologized For Blown Call In Raiders LossCoach Jon Gruden apologized to the fans after losing the final game in Oakland and the NFL apologized to the Raiders for a blown call that contributed to the loss.
Raiders-Chiefs Preview: Battle For AFC West Lead Heats UpCan the Oakland Raiders bounce back from an ugly loss against a Kansas City Chiefs team hoping to return to form in time for the playoffs?
Raiders Rally To Beat Chargers 26-24Josh Jacobs scored on an 18-yard run with 1:02 remaining and the Oakland Raiders had a late winning touchdown drive for the second time in five days, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-24 on Thursday night.
Raiders-Packers Preview: Derek Carr, Josh Jacobs Lead Oakland Into Green BayThese Oakland Raiders seem to have found an identity, but the favored Packers, led by Aaron Rodgers, will test them in Green Bay.
Sharks
NHL Postpones Draft Amid Continuing Coronavirus PandemicCoronavirus concerns, which forced hockey season into hiatus, have pushed back the 2020 NHL Draft as well.
Hoffman, Ekblad Lead Panthers Past Sharks 5-3Evgenii Dadonov and Mike Hoffman scored, Aaron Ekblad had two assists and the slumping Florida Panthers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-3 Monday.
Flames Use Fast Start To Beat Sharks 6-2Milan Lucic and Tobias Rieder scored in a span of 34 seconds early in the first period, Matthew Tkachuk added a highlight-reel tally in the third, and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 6-2 on Monday night.
Hughes, Virtanen Lead Streaking Canucks Past Sharks, 5-2Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, Jake Virtanen put Vancouver ahead and the first-place Canucks scored four unanswered goals in the third period to extend their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.
Kessel, Hall Score Twice Each, Lead Coyotes Over Sharks 6-3Phil Kessel and Taylor Hall each scored twice to lift the Arizona Coyotes over the San Jose Sharks 6-3 Tuesday night.
Logan Couture Named Sharks Captain, Tenth In Franchise HistorySan Jose Sharks Center Logan Couture will serve as captain for the upcoming NHL season. He replaces Joe Pavelski who left at the end of last season.
49ers
Joe Montana, Wife Block Attempted Kidnapping Of GrandchildHall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a home intruder who attempted to kidnap their 9-month-old grandchild over the weekend, law enforcement officials confirmed on Sunday.
Banged Up 49ers Win Again At MetLife, Beat Winless GiantsThe San Francisco 49ers didn't need quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and a slew of missing starters on the dreaded MetLife Stadium turf.
They controlled the ball on offense, took it away from the winless New York Giants on defense and had another easy day on the East Coast.
Injuries Could Derail Season For Defending NFC Champ 49ersThe injury bug that has disrupted the San Francisco 49ers' season seems impossible to contain.
49ers Blast Jets 31-13, But Lose Garoppolo, Bosa, MostertThe injury carts rolled out twice in three plays and the 49ers lost a few more key players. Still, short-handed San Francisco had enough to beat the inept New York Jets.
And it wasn't even close.
49ers Rule Out All-Pro TE George Kittle For Game Against JetsThe San Francisco 49ers will be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week because of a sprained left knee.
49ers Hopeful To Be Able To Play Opener Despite Smoky SkiesSan Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan remains hopeful the 49ers will be able to play their season opener against Arizona as scheduled despite poor air quality caused by wildfires in Northern California.
Golf
Tiger Woods Wins Masters For First Time In 14 YearsFallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again.
Phil Mickelson Shoots 12-Under 60 At La Quinta In 2019 DebutPhil Mickelson still feels as young as ever. He still plays that way, too.
Phil Mickelson Takes All In $9 Million Match Play Event Against Tiger WoodsMickelson, the three-time Masters champion, won 1-up with a last-hole birdie.
Brandt Snedeker Holds 3-Stroke Lead Over Phil Mickelson At Safeway OpenPhil Mickelson followed his opening 65 with a 69 to join Michael Thompson (65) and Ryan Moore (67) at 10 under.
A Year After Devastating Wildfires, Safeway Open Aims To Help Napa RebuildWith plenty of work still to be done, Safeway and the PGA Tour are pledging 100 percent of this year's ticket sales to Napa fire relief efforts
Tiger Woods Caps Off Amazing Comeback With A WinWoods delivered the perfect ending to his amazing return from four back surgeries on Sunday with a performance that felt like old times.
Republic
Republic Keeper Rafa Diaz Nominated For USL Save Of The MonthRepublic FC goalkeeper Rafael Diaz’s week 8 performance against Reno 1868 FC has earned him a nomination for USL Save of the Month – August.
Republic FC Game Postponed Due To Positive Coronavirus TestA positive coronavirus test result delayed the Sac Republic game against Orange County SC Wednesday evening.
Sacramento Republic FC Player Tests Positive For COVID-19A Republic FC player has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Sac Republic FC Replaces Stolen Equipment For Stockton Youth ClubA youth soccer team in Stockton has new equipment thanks to Sacramento Republic FC.
Republic FC Promotes Academy Director Mark Briggs To Head CoachThe Sacramento Republic FC announced Monday Mark Briggs will serve as their next head coach.
MLS Stadium To Help River District Redefine ItselfThe proposed Major League Soccer stadium will go up on land near North B Street, inside the footprint of the downtown Railyards.
