Thairo Estrada pre-game speech snaps SF Giants out of funk
SF Giants bats light up to prevent sweep at hands of Atlanta Braves SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants are at a crossroads in their season. A continued slide could cost the team a playoff spot. A wake-up call can resurrect them in the midst of an increasingly competitive Wild Card run. The…
Simone Biles wins record-setting 8th U.S. all-around title in San Jose
Simone Biles became the oldest woman to ever win an all-around national championship in taking her record-setting 8th crown against a field considered the best ever by USA Gymnastics SAN JOSE — When Simone Biles’ magical performance on the floor of the SAP Center was over, San Jose let her hear it. Fans jumped to…
Mike Murphy makes history as SF Giants Wall of Fame inductee
Mike Murphy, longtime SF Giants clubhouse manager, inducted into Wall of Fame SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The guest list for Mike Murphy’s Wall of Fame induction speaks volumes about his impact on the Giants organization. Fifty current and former Giants players, coaches, and executives gathered at Oracle Park before the Giants’ game against Atlanta on…
Esteury Ruiz’s milestone stolen bases the lone highlight in Oakland A’s loss at White Sox
Esteury Ruiz became the eighth A’s player to steal 50 bases in a single season in Oakland’s 6-1 loss to the host Chicago White Sox. On Sunday, speedster Esteury Ruiz joined an elite group of A’s with 50 stolen bases, then quickly added stolen base No. 51. But that was the only highlight for Oakland…
Nick Bosa’s absence gives 49ers a break amid roster moves
49ers begin staff reductions to reach 53-man roster limit that doesn’t require saving room for Nick Bosa SANTA CLARA, Calif. — If Nick Bosa’s contract holdout with the 49ers continues into Tuesday, he will gain an advantage. Bosa is not on the current 90-man roster, and the 49ers will not have to save him a…
Rollover crash on I-280 leaves one dead
The crash was first reported just before 3 a.m. on Sunday One person was killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 280 near San Mateo early Sunday. The accident occurred just before 3 a.m. on Sunday at the Highway 92 interchange. Callers to 911 reported that one vehicle had rolled over and another had collided…
Sunnyvale high school district seeks community input on trustee area elections
Fremont Union High School District set to transition from at-large governing board elections Trustee area hearings The Fremont Union High School District board of trustees recently passed a resolution signaling its intention to move from at-large governing board elections to trustee area elections. The board is looking for community feedback on the trustee area boundary…
What we learned about San Jose State’s season-opening loss to No. 6 USC
The Spartans face another Pac-12 power on Sunday, playing host to No. 18 Oregon State at Spartan Stadium LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Elijah Cooks gone to the NFL, Chevan Cordeiro will have a new No. 1 receiver this season. In a surprising turn of events Saturday night in San Jose State’s season-opening loss to…
Inman: Projecting 49ers’ 53-man roster ahead of Tuesday deadline
The 49ers’ roster must be shaved to 53 players by Tuesday, so here is a test run of how that might go SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Is it too soon for Brock Purdy to be named NFL Comeback Player of the Year? His full-speed return from elbow surgery is the 49ers’ ideal scenario, and it…
