Lackey throws 8 strong innings for 100th win, Hunter homers in Angels’ 9-1 victory over A’sANAHEIM, Calif. — John Lackey pitched eight innings of five-hit ball for his 100th victory, Torii Hunter and Kendry Morales hit three-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels salvaged a split of their series with the last-place Oakland Athletics in a 9-1 victory Sunday. Brees and Saints look in midseason form in picking apart Raiders 45-7 in exhibition gameOAKLAND, Calif. — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints offense looked to be in midseason form. Unfortunately for the fans in Oakland, the Raiders appear to be as well. Kendry Morales powers Angels to 11-7 win over Oakland; Los Angeles extends AL West lead
Some issues that arose in training camp sure to follow Raiders back homeNAPA, Calif. — Soon after Todd Watkins pulled in a touchdown pass from Jeff Garcia and the three horns rang out to signal the end of practice, the trucks pulled up and the Oakland Raiders started packing for home. Raiders sign LB Napoleon Harris after Morrison injury, release CB Ricky Manning Jr.
Raiders WR Javon Walker returns to practice for first time since offseason knee surgeryNAPA, Calif. — Javon Walker broke off the line, ran a comeback route and pulled in a pass from Jeff Garcia. Cust homers twice in Athletics’ 9-4 win over Tigers
Suzuki’s ninth-inning single leads A’s to 3-2 win over Tigers.OAKLAND, Calif. — Kurt Suzuki was pleased he came through when needed. Alex Smith struggles before 49ers rally in fourth quarter to beat Raiders 21-20SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Smith showed he can deliver a crushing block and bring down a ball carrier with a tackle. Raburn hits a pair of home runs in Tigers’ 3-2 victory over the AthleticsOAKLAND, Calif. — Ryan Raburn homered in his first two at-bats, Edwin Jackson pitched six strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Friday night. Oakland’s Justin Duchscherer puts baseball on hold to treat clinical depressionOAKLAND, Calif. — Justin Duchscherer’s agent says the Oakland Athletics right-hander won’t pitch this season so he can concentrate on his treatment for depression. Raiders’ Garcia to play against former team in his first preseason gameNAPA, Calif. — Four days of practice haven’t been enough to convince Oakland Raiders quarterback Jeff Garcia that he’s fully recovered from the calf injury that sidelined him for two weeks. Showdown in Beantown: Yankees gear up for second matchup of the month with Red SoxOAKLAND, Calif. — A lot sure has changed for the New York Yankees since they started out 0-8 against the Boston Red Sox. 2018-2022 US World Cup Bid ListNEW YORK — The 32 stadiums under consideration by the USA Bid Committee as possible sites for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup soccer tournaments, and the 13 stadiums eliminated Thursday: Teixeira’s two-run homer and RBI groundout help Yankees beat Athletics 3-2OAKLAND, Calif. — Mark Teixeira hit a two-run homer, Alfredo Aceves earned his majors-leading eighth win as a reliever and the New York Yankees wrapped up a stretch of 33 games in 34 days with a 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night. Veteran fullback Lorenzo Neal released by Oakland RaidersNAPA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders released veteran fullback Lorenzo Neal on Wednesday, ending his brief stay with the team. Raiders sign S Rashad Baker, cut FB Lorenzo NealNAPA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed safety Rashad Baker and waived fullback Lorenzo Neal. Jeter’s three hits, Sabathia’s pitching lead Yankees to 7-2 victory over AthleticsOAKLAND, Calif. — Derek Jeter had his third straight three-hit game and also knocked in the go-ahead run to help CC Sabathia win for the first time in six years in Oakland in the New York Yankees’ 7-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night. Singletary warns Gore to tone down intensity to avoid injuryNAPA, Calif. — Frank Gore nearly got himself sent to the bus early by Mike Singletary for going so hard. AP Interview: Cust calls Mitchell Report a ‘joke,’ wonders why Red Sox stars now coming outOAKLAND, Calif. — Jack Cust still wonders why his name appeared in the Mitchell Report. Now, the Oakland slugger has a more pressing question: How come some prominent Red Sox were missing? Raiders receiver Chaz Schilens breaks a bone in left footNAPA, Calif. — Chaz Schilens, projected to be one of the Oakland Raiders’ top two receivers this season, broke a bone in his left foot while running a route during Tuesday’s joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. Cable mum on reports members of Raiders coaching staff fought each otherNAPA, Calif. — Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable declined to comment Monday about reports he punched defensive assistant Randy Hanson in the jaw and caused injuries that required treatment at a hospital earlier this month. Ellis hits walkoff homer and Athletics avoid sweep by White Sox with 3-2 winOAKLAND, Calif. — Mark Ellis lined a home run just over the left-field wall with two outs in the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Raiders sign CB Ricky Manning Jr., release TE John Paul FoschiNAPA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders signed cornerback Ricky Manning Jr. on Saturday and released tight end John Paul Foschi. Raiders show off blitz package during summer session, but will it stay come fall?NAPA, Calif. — Ricky Brown burst up the middle, eluded a block from running back Tashard Choice and sacked Dallas quarterback Jon Kitna. Nix drives in 3, Floyd pitches 7 strong innings as White Sox beat A’s 8-1OAKLAND, Calif. — Jayson Nix homered and drove in three runs, Gavin Floyd pitched seven strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Saturday. Fighting for 2 worlds: Champion Nonito Donaire seeks space between Bay Area, PhilippinesSAN CARLOS, California — When Nonito Donaire fights Panama’s Rafael Concepcion in Las Vegas on Saturday, the recent IBF flyweight champion will take the next step toward an American dream he started as a picked-upon 10-year-old in the Philippine province of Bohol. Romo throws TD pass to cap brief night before Cowboys lose exhibition opener 31-10 to RaidersOAKLAND, Calif. — With Terrell Owens far away in Buffalo, Tony Romo happily spread the ball around. Greg Ellis gets reunion with Cowboys in Raiders exhibition openerNAPA, Calif. — When Al Davis was recruiting Greg Ellis to Oakland following his release by the Dallas Cowboys in June, he made sure Ellis knew he’d have a chance for revenge against his former team. Raiders undrafted free agent Nick Miller turning heads on offense and special teamsNAPA, Calif. —Nick Miller went speeding past a pair of defensive backs in Oakland’s secondary, then jumped and turned to catch a long pass from quarterback JaMarcus Russell near the sideline as several teammates roared with approval. Raiders new defensive coordinator John Marshall hopes to fix shoddy defenseNAPA, Calif. — John Marshall played coy when asked how his Oakland Raiders defense would differ from the one run the previous five seasons under former coordinator Rob Ryan. A’s release struggling Jason Giambi; former MVP was hitting .193 in 2nd stint with OaklandOAKLAND, Calif. — Jason Giambi’s second stint with the Oakland Athletics didn’t pan out as either side had hoped. Benched in 2008, Raiders former first-round pick trying to win back safety jobNAPA, Calif. — Safety Michael Huff defended coach Tom Cable’s decision to replace him in the Oakland Raiders’ starting secondary early last season, saying it was the right call at the time. Young homers to lead Rangers past Athletics 6-4, avoiding a series sweep
A’s Adam Kennedy hits go-ahead home run in 7-5 win over Rangers
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