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A VTA light-rail train collided with an unmarked San Jose Police car Thursday night, injuring the on-duty officer inside.

The force of the crash pushed the vehicle several yards, leaving shattered glass on the roadway and the officer trapped inside his car on First Street just north of Highway 880.

The officer was transported to Valley Medical Center for treatment, where he is in serious but stable condition. His identity was not released. Two passengers in the light-rail train complained of pain, but did not receive treatment.

The two-car train, which was carrying 19 passengers, was heading north on First Street about 6 p.m. when the car drove into its path, said Bernice Alaniz, spokeswoman for the Valley Transportation Authority. Both the train and the car were heading north.

The collision temporarily halted service for about two hours.

San Jose Police officer Enrique Garcia said the incident is under investigation.

Christina Loukas won the women’s 1-meter title at the U.S. diving championships Wednesday at Stanford’s Avery Aquatics Center.

Loukas received at least two marks of 8.0 or better on all five of her dives in the finals and was the only competitor to score no lower 7.0 from any judge. [...]

When Steve Woods made his first foray into the National Golf League last season, he was a bit skeptical. But, like many others who have been introduced to the league’s brand of fan-friendly team golf, Woods is now a believer.

“This sport doesn’t have a lot of team environment events [...]

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WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

When: Today-Sunday

Where: Akron, Ohio

Course: Firestone Country Club, South Course (7,360 yards, par 70)

Purse: $8 million

Winner’s share: $1.35 million

TV: Golf Channel (Today-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and (Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Last year: Tiger Woods won the tournament for the second consecutive year and the fifth time in seven years, outlasting Stewart Cink [...]

NAPA - Al Davis felt inspired by Bill Walsh. Now he wants the rest of the country to be inspired as well.

Wednesday, the Raiders owner proposed an award carrying Walsh’s name that would be given annually to a quarterback.

“I thought it would be thrilling, it would be an [...]

NAPA - A strapping quarterback with a strong arm graced the Raiders’ practice field Wednesday, but it was Daunte Culpepper, not JaMarcus Russell.

Culpepper received a handful of snaps in full-squad drills but didn’t get much of a chance to display the wares that made him one of the NFL’s [...]

Jim Otto, who fought through numerous injuries during his Hall of Fame career for the Raiders, remained in a Salt Lake City hospital Wednesday after surgeons amputated his right leg two weeks ago.

“I’ve been here since May, having various procedures, procrastinating, talking with doctors, thinking of a way to [...]

A public memorial service for Bill Walsh will be held Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. on the 49ers’ home field at Monster Park.

Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. and quarterback Joe Montana are among the scheduled speakers, and the program will include a special video tribute prepared by NFL Films. DeBartolo [...]

Even as he continues taking the ball in save situations, Alan Embree recognizes he’s keeping the closer’s seat warm for Huston Street.

Perhaps that’s why the veteran left-hander seems to be savoring the moment each time he records the final out. Embree was well-aware he tied a club record when nailing down [...]

High Desert right-hander Cibney Bello took a 7.01 ERA into Wednesday’s game, but he mostly shut down the San Jose Giants in a 9-3 victory at Mavericks Stadium in Adelanto.

Bello allowed five hits and two runs in seven innings, walking none and striking out three. He set down the [...]