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. [...]
[Read more...]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 [...]
[Read more...]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 [...]
[Read more...]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 [...]
[Read more...]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 [...]
[Read more...]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 [...]
[Read more...]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 [...]
[Read more...]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 [...]
[Read more...]LOS ANGELES - Whenever Barry Bonds happens to tie and break the all-time home run record, and he did neither Wednesday night in the Giants’ 6-4 loss at Dodger Stadium, he figures to stay motivated over the team’s final two mop-up months.
Lest we forget, he is in a contract year. And [...]
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