Doug Murray scores 3 goals, Evgeni Nabokov makes 15 saves in Sharks’ 6-0 win over DucksSAN JOSE, Calif. — Defenseman Doug Murray scored three goals, Evengi Nabokov made 15 saves and newcomers Manny Malhotra and Dany Heatley helped the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-0 in exhibition play Friday night. Ducks-Sharks Sums
Gio Gonzalez pitches Oakland Athletics to 3-0 win over Los Angeles AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. — Rookie Gio Gonzalez outpitched Jered Weaver and the Oakland Athletics beat Los Angeles 3-0 on Friday night, keeping the Angels’ magic number at four for clinching their fifth AL West title in six years. Peavy, Beckham lead way as White Sox get only 2 hits but beat first-place Tigers 2-0CHICAGO — Detroit’s Eddie Bonine started his career in the San Diego Padres’ minor league system, so he knew facing Jake Peavy would be a challenge, especially with the Tigers in a tight race for the AL Central. Raiders back off demand that QB-turned-announcer Rich Gannon stay away from team’s facilityALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have backed off a demand made to CBS that quarterback-turned-announcer Rich Gannon be banned from the team’s facility for production meetings before Sunday’s broadcast. Best didn’t play much at Oregon in 2007, but he does remember one thing: the noiseEUGENE, Ore. — California tailback Jahvid Best isn’t one to get intimidated. Nelson says he can handle Jackson for as long as swingman is with Golden StateOAKLAND, Calif. — Coach Don Nelson and the Golden State Warriors will consider trading disgruntled star Stephen Jackson if the team can find the right situation. A week after USC’s embarrassment at Washington, Trojans eager to rebound against Washington StLOS ANGELES — After six years around Southern California football, guard Jeff Byers has far too much experience with inexplicable upset losses. He also knows why the Trojans always seem to respond so well to them. High off upset of USC, Washington looks to avoid letdown at StanfordSTANFORD, Calif. — Toby Gerhart has plenty of memories from Stanford’s upset of Southern California two years ago — even if he didn’t play and couldn’t help since he was sidelined by a season-ending knee injury. Chargers rule out LT for second straight game with sprained right ankleSAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson has been ruled out of the San Diego Chargers’ home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the second straight game he’ll miss due to a sprained right ankle. Baker’s ninth-inning homer stuns Giants as Cubs rally for 3-2 win to stay alive in NL CentralSAN FRANCISCO — Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs staved off elimination in the NL Central for a day by handing the San Francisco Giants a blow to their postseason hopes with a 3-2 victory Thursday night. Baker’s ninth-inning homer stuns Giants as Cubs rally for 3-2 win.SAN FRANCISCO — Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs staved off elimination in the NL Central for a day by handing the San Francisco Giants a blow to their postseason hopes with 3-2 victory Thursday night. Sophie Gustafson shoots 65 to take 2-stroke lead in CVS/pharmacy LPGA ChallengeDANVILLE, Calif. — Sophie Gustafson’s powerful swing gives her an advantage over most of her peers. It’s her putter that keeps bringing the Swede back to the pack. Tomlinson, Merriman, Vasquez miss practice again for BoltsSAN DIEGO — Seven San Diego Chargers players missed practice on Thursday, including running back LaDainian Tomlinson, outside linebacker Shawne Merriman and rookie right guard Louis Vasquez. 49ers offensive line improving but biggest test yet coming up against MinnesotaSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are going places if their offensive line can continue the rate of progress it has displayed during the team’s 2-0 start. Slimmer Chris Arreola weighs 251 for heavyweight title with vs. Vitali KlitschkoLOS ANGELES — Chris Arreola had no problem shedding a few extra pounds for this fight. Rookie Brett Anderson wins fourth straight start as A’s split series with RangersOAKLAND, Calif. — Jack Cust homered to help rookie Brett Anderson win his fourth straight start, Cliff Pennington hit a two-run triple and the Oakland Athletics salvaged a split of their four-game series against the Texas Rangers with a 12-3 rout Thursday. Ducks trade defenseman Steve McCarthy to ThrashersANAHEIM, Calif. — The Ducks have traded defenseman Steve McCarthy to the Atlanta Thrashers for future considerations. Oregon QB Jeremiah Masoli shrugs off criticism as daunting game against No. 6 Cal loomsEUGENE, Ore. — Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is taking heat from Ducks fans at what would seem to be the worst time, with No. 6 California headed to Autzen Stadium on Saturday. Russell on slow start: ‘I’m not where I want to be. I won’t be there until quite some time’ALAMEDA, Calif. — Ted Tollner has been around football long enough to know there’s no way to sugarcoat a quarterback barely completing one out of three passes in the NFL. Chargers sell enough tickets to lift TV blackout of Dolphins gameSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers say enough tickets were sold by Thursday’s deadline to lift the local television blackout for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Raiders fail to sell out game against Broncos in time to avoid local blackoutALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders’ home game against the Denver Broncos will be blacked out locally because the team did not sell out the game in time. Twins win 9th in 10 games, keep pace with Detroit by sweeping White Sox with 8-6 victoryCHICAGO — Minnesota’s pursuit of the Detroit Tigers got a big boost when the Twins swept three games against the Chicago White Sox to start a challenging 10-game road trip. Burnett strikes out 11, Yankees hold off Angels 3-2 for 1st series win in Anaheim since 2004ANAHEIM, Calif. — A.J. Burnett struck out 11 in just his second win since July, and the New York Yankees won a series at Anaheim for the first time since May 2004 with a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday. Blalock homers, drives in four runs as Rangers beat the A’s, 9-8OAKLAND, Calif. — Hank Blalock homered and drove in four runs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 9-8 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night. Sharks-Canucks Sums
Mason Raymond scores in regulation, nets shootout winner in Canucks’ 4-3 victory over SharksVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mason Raymond started Vancouver’s comeback early in the third period and finished it with the shootout winner as the Canucks remained perfect in the preseason with a 4-3 victory over San Jose on Wednesday night. Mason scores in regulation, nets shootout winner in Canucks’ 4-3 victory over SharksVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mason Raymond started Vancouver’s comeback early in the third period and finished it with the shootout winner as the Canucks remained perfect in the preseason with a 4-3 victory over San Jose on Wednesday night. Taurasi scores 28 points in Phoenix’s 103-94 victory over Sparks in Game 1 of West finalsLOS ANGELES — Diana Taurasi scored 28 points and the Phoenix Mercury hit 14 3-pointers to hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 103-94 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Western Conference finals. Sharks sign free agent center Manny MalhotraSAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have signed free-agent center Manny Malhotra to a contract. Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa starting to look over shoulderDANVILLE, Calif. — Lorena Ochoa is running out of tournaments in a startlingly average season for a player who won 21 times in the previous three years. Burnett, Yankees’ bullpen escape multiple jams in series-clinching 3-2 win over AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. — A.J. Burnett struck out 11 in just his second win since July, and the New York Yankees won a series at Anaheim for the first time since May 2004 with a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday. Chargers C Hardwick has surgery, team says he’ll be out 8 weeksSAN DIEGO — Chargers center Nick Hardwick had surgery on his left ankle on Wednesday and the team said he’s expected to miss the next eight weeks. Jogging, nutrition and lifting, oh my! Heavyweight Arreola finally takes training seriouslyLOS ANGELES — While Chris Arreola sweated through his new workout regimen at a sweltering gym in a grimy corner of the San Fernando Valley, it finally dawned on him: He had become the top American heavyweight prospect in spite of himself. At Nos. 1 and 2 in NFC rushing, Peterson and Gore a big topic this weekSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Frank Gore got so much attention from his two long touchdown runs last week that even he grew sick of it. |
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