Banged-up Raiders offensive line gets tough test this week against GiantsALAMEDA, Calif. — Facing the New York Giants defensive line is a tough enough task for an offensive line in the best of circumstances. The banged-up Oakland Raiders have to do it this week with backups in three of the five spots. Oregon QB Masoli hasn’t practiced, and his prospects against UCLA are uncertainEUGENE, Ore. — Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli rejoined practice with the No. 13 Oregon Ducks on a limited basis Wednesday after missing two days with a right knee injury. Raiders re-sign RB Gary Russell, release kickoff returner Justin MillerALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders brought back running back Gary Russell and released kick returner Justin Miller. Stanford’s Gerhart runs over opponents and into the discussion for HeismanSTANFORD, Calif. — Toby Gerhart’s massive arms were so bloody after his latest dominating performance that coach Jim Harbaugh thought he had been cut with razor blades. A’s squash speculation that Forst is in mix for San Diego Padres GM jobSAN DIEGO — The Oakland Athletics squashed speculation that assistant general manager David Forst is in the mix to become the next general manager of the San Diego Padres 49ers reach 6-year contract with first-round draft pick, wide receiver Michael CrabtreeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Crabtree is confident he can play a big role for the San Francisco 49ers as a rookie even though he’s months behind. He will get his chances in an offense that could really use him. 49ers reach 6-year contract with first-round draft pick Michael CrabtreeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Michael Crabtree have agreed to a six-year contract after several months of difficult negotiations. Teddy Purcell nets winning goal as LA Kings blow 4-goal lead, rally to beat Sharks 6-4LOS ANGELES — Teddy Purcell scored the tiebreaking goal from behind San Jose’s goal line with 5:10 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings blew a four-goal lead before holding off the Sharks 6-4 Tuesday night. Worker dies in Dodger Stadium press box, was there to work on coffee machineLOS ANGELES — A worker died Tuesday in the press box at Dodger Stadium, a day before the start of the NL playoff series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Wolf getting first crack at postseason in his 11th year in big leaguesLOS ANGELES — Randy Wolf has seen a lot in his 11-year career, just never the playoffs. He’s finally getting a chance in the stadium where he watched the Los Angeles Dodgers as a kid. Attention continues to follow Norman for all the wrong reasonsSAN FRANCISCO — Greg Norman couldn’t hide the obvious discomfort. He sat at a table Tuesday for the opening press conference at the Presidents Cup, his right arm suspended by a black brace from shoulder surgery a week ago. Worker dies in Dodger Stadium press boxLOS ANGELES — A service worker died Tuesday in the press box at Dodger Stadium, a day before the start of the NL playoff series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers. 49ers officials meet in person with unsigned receiver Michael Crabtree, agentSAN FRANCISCO — Three top San Francisco 49ers executives met in person Tuesday with unsigned wide receiver and top draft pick Michael Crabtree and his agent, Eugene Parker. Fred Couples, golf’s answer to Yogi Berra, brings comic touch as US captain at Presidents CupSAN FRANCISCO — The Presidents Cup will feature 34 matches over four days at Harding Park, bringing together the best players from everywhere in the world except Europe. The entertainment value could start well before the competition. Up, down, up, down: Pac-10 teams ride an emotional rollercoasterEvery week, Pac-10 teams climb aboard an emotional rollercoaster, buckle themselves in and hang on tight. Megawatt stars dominate these playoffs, but who will be the X-factors?NEW YORK — Be it Carlos Ruiz or David Price, every postseason seems to produce an unlikely star. Giants manager Bruce Bochy, GM Brian Sabean plan for 2010, fully expect to be a part of itSAN FRANCISCO — Now this could have been considered just a tad bit awkward: Giants general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy publicly discussing the 2009 season and looking ahead to next year before they even have new contracts. 49ers rank among top teams but still trying to ignite offenseSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have taken early command of first place in the NFC West despite an offense that ranks among the worst in the NFL. Hall of Fame wants Kouzmanoff’s glove, will have to settle for something other than ‘gamer’SAN DIEGO — Kevin Kouzmanoff of the San Diego Padres is willing to accommodate the Hall of Fame, to a point. Pounded by Steelers, Chargers will spend bye week trying to get betterSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers aren’t off to the fast start they envisioned, especially after getting pounded by the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. From bad to worse: Struggling Raiders offense now must deal with knee injury to McFaddenALAMEDA, Calif. — Add yet another low to a long list of them for the Oakland Raiders during a seven-year run of losing. Napa police forward investigation into alleged Raiders coach assault to DA’s officeALAMEDA, Calif. — The Napa police have finished their investigation into allegations that Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable assaulted one of his assistants and forwarded the case to county prosecutors. Singletary says he would still like to have Crabtree play for 49ers this seasonSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Mike Singletary said Monday that the San Francisco 49ers would still like to have first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree play for the team this season. Dodgers give Joe Torre record-tying 14th consecutive postseason berthLOS ANGELES — Joe Torre wears his Dodgers cap high on his head, revealing a vast expanse of forehead with fewer worry lines than expected for a manager who spent 12 years working for George Steinbrenner. Morrow scores 21 points in Warriors win over ClippersOAKLAND, Calif. — Anthony Morrow scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Lookin at Lucky wins Norfolk Stakes for 2-year-olds, earns Breeders’ Cup berthARCADIA, Calif. — Bob Baffert is looking loaded for the Breeders’ Cup. Mortensen spends the night in jail after arrestOAKLAND, Calif. — Athletics pitcher Clay Mortensen rejoined the team Sunday after spending the night in jail following his arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Padilla strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3 in regular-season finaleLOS ANGELES — Vicente Padilla struck out 10 in five innings, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers finished the regular season with a 5-3 victory over the wild-card Colorado Rockies on Sunday. 49ers score in all ways to beat winless Rams: offense, defense, special teamsSAN FRANCISCO — Coach Mike Singletary delivered another one of his motivational halftime speeches and the San Francisco 49ers woke up in a hurry. Big Unit makes possible final appearance as Giants beat Padres 4-3 in 10 inningsSAN DIEGO — Randy Johnson made what could be the last appearance of his brilliant, 22-year big league career, pitching one adventuresome inning of relief in the San Francisco Giants’ 4-3, 10-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Saunders goes 5 innings, Napoli hits home run in Angels’ 5-3 win over Athletics.OAKLAND, Calif. — Mike Napoli homered, Joe Saunders pitched five strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels closed out an impressive regular season with a 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Blind Luck wins Oak Leaf Stakes for 2-year-old fillies, earns Breeders’ Cup berthARCADIA, Calif. — Blind Luck overtook Always a Princess in the final sixteenth to win the $300,000 Oak Leaf Stakes for 2-year-old fillies Sunday and earn an automatic berth in next month’s Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita. Vrbata scores twice to lift Coyotes past KingsLOS ANGELES — Despite the controversy surrounding his team, Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov is only focused on what he can control on the ice. Dodgers clinch NL West, home-field advantage through NL playoffs with 5-0 win over RockiesLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ magic number for clinching the NL West is down to zero — finally. Cal Poly recovers fumble in end zone in final minutes to edge South Dakota State 21-14SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Marty Mohamed sacked Thomas O’Brien late in the fourth quarter and Carlton Gillespie recovered the South Dakota State quarterback’s fumble in the end zone for the winning touchdown in Cal Poly’s 21-14 victory Saturday. |
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