Top-seeded Serena Williams loses to Stosur in quarterfinals at StanfordSTANFORD, Calif. — Australia’s Samantha Stosur has won 22 WTA doubles titles and no singles titles. At least now she can say she owns a victory over one of the greatest women’s singles players. LA Galaxy will play FC Barcelona in exhibition; David Beckham will face rowdy fansCARSON, Calif. — The Los Angeles Galaxy will play FC Barcelona on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl in an exhibition that will answer two questions. Jankovic joins the Williams sisters in the quarterfinals at StanfordSTANFORD, Calif. — With both Serena and Venus Williams reaching the quarterfinals of the $700,000 Bank of the West Classic on Thursday, Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic may have felt a little bit overlooked and left out. Report: Niners’ stadium in Santa Clara would have significant impacts on noise, trafficSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Santa Clara city leaders will have some more things to think about as they consider a new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers. Raiders sign top pick Heyward-Bey to 5-year deal with $23.5 million guaranteedNAPA, Calif. — Rookie receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey signed a five-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday that will guarantee him at least $23.5 million. Beckham hopes minor injury won’t keep him out of game against FC BarcelonaCARSON, Calif. — David Beckham hopes that a minor back injury will not prevent him from playing in the Los Angeles Galaxy’s exhibition against FC Barcelona on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl. Singletary’s players ready for an intense, physical campSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mike Singletary’s plan for two-a-day practices in full pads from the get-go has his players just a bit nervous heading into the coach’s first training camp in charge of the San Francisco 49ers. AP source: Raiders sign top pick Heyward-Bey to 5-year deal with $23.5 million guaranteedNAPA, Calif. — Rookie receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey agreed with the Oakland Raiders on a five-year contract Thursday that will guarantee him at least $23.5 million. Penicheiro posts 12 points, 9 assists in Monarchs’ 101-93 OT win over Silver StarsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ticha Penicheiro had 12 points, nine assists, and six rebounds to help the Sacramento Monarchs beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 101-93 in overtime on Thursday. Serena Williams beats Hungary’s Melinda Czink to reach quarterfinals in StanfordSTANFORD, Calif. — Wimbledon champion Serena Williams advanced to the quarterfinals of the $700,000 WTA Premier Bank of the West Classic, beating Hungary’s Melinda Czink 6-3, 7-6 (7). Warriors trade for George, sending Belinelli to the RaptorsOAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors have acquired guard-forward Devean George and cash from the Toronto Raptors for guard Marco Belinelli. Niners put CB Walt Harris on IR, lose rookie Jean-Francois with non-football illnessSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco cornerback Walt Harris was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, two months after surgery on his right knee put the former Pro Bowl player’s career in jeopardy. Kendrick drives in 5 runs, leads Lackey and Angels over Indians 9-3ANAHEIM, Calif. — Howie Kendrick homered and drove in a career-high five runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat Cleveland 9-3 Wednesday, hours after the Indians traded away reigning AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee. Sharapova advances into the quarterfinals at Stanford, beating Petrova in straight setsSTANFORD, Calif. — Maria is back. Niners place CB Walt Harris on injured reserve after knee surgerySANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers starting cornerback Walt Harris will miss the entire season as he recovers from right knee surgery. DE Derrick Burgess, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey absent as Raiders open training campNAPA, Calif. — Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Burgess and first-round pick Darrius Heyward-Bey were no-shows Wednesday as the Oakland Raiders opened training camp. Gary Matthews Jr.’s 3-run double in 8th pushes comeback Angels past Indians 7-6ANAHEIM, Calif. — Gary Matthews Jr. hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels survived another meltdown by All-Star closer Brian Fuentes for their major league-leading 33rd comeback victory, 7-6 over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Venus and Serena Williams overcome inconsistent play, win openers at Bank of the West ClassicSTANFORD, Calif. — Serena Williams and big sister Venus know their newfound focus on doubles is sure to affect their energy in singles. They’re willing to make that sacrifice if it leads to more Grand Slam titles together. Singletary hopes rookie WR Crabtree gets to 49ers training camp soonSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco coach Mike Singletary won’t be surprised if top draft pick Michael Crabtree hasn’t agreed to a contract with the 49ers before training camp opens this weekend. Singletary hopeful of seeing rookie WR Crabtree in 49ers training camp soonSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary says he won’t be surprised if top draft pick Michael Crabtree hasn’t agreed to a contract before training camp opens this weekend. Venus Williams overcomes inconsistent outing for first-round win at Bank of the West ClassicSTANFORD, Calif. — Back from her post-Wimbledon down time, Venus Williams didn’t need long to get warmed up at the Bank of the West Classic. French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova withdraws from Carson due to foot injuryCARSON, Calif. — French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has pulled out of next week’s L.A. Women’s Tennis Championships due to a foot injury. Victor Martinez hits 3-run HR off Fuentes in 9th, Indians stun Angels 8-6ANAHEIM, Calif. — Victor Martinez hit a three-run homer off Los Angeles closer Brian Fuentes in the ninth inning, and the short-handed Cleveland Indians rallied for a stunning 8-6 victory over the Angels on Monday night. San Francisco 49ers sign third-round pick RB Glen Coffee to 4-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Glen Coffee, their third-round draft pick, to a four-year contract. Lifetime ban from Home Depot Center rescinded for fan who jumped from stands at Beckham’s callCARSON, Calif. — The Los Angeles Galaxy fan who jumped onto the field during a testy exchange between David Beckham and the home crowd had his lifetime ban from the stadium rescinded Monday. Dewey’s Special, Valdivia go California Dreamin’ in Del Mar feature winDEL MAR, Calif. — Dewey’s Special beat Nitro Active by 1¾ lengths to win the California Dreamin’ Handicap at Del Mar on Sunday. Rookie RHP Anthony Swarzak shuts down Angels, leads Twins to streak-snapping 10-1 winANAHEIM, Calif. — Justin Morneau hit two homers, rookie Anthony Swarzak shut down the Angels’ potent lineup with 6 2-3 strong innings, and the Minnesota Twins ended Los Angeles’ eight-game winning streak with a 10-1 victory Sunday. Minnesota reliever Jose Mijares taken to hospital after feeling ill in bullpenANAHEIM, Calif. — Minnesota Twins reliever Jose Mijares has been taken to a hospital after feeling ill. Figgins, Izturis homer as Angels score 9 in 4th, beat Twins 11-5 for 8th straight victoryANAHEIM, Calif. — Chone Figgins and Maicer Izturis, normally the table-setters in the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup, both homered during a nine-run fourth inning and the AL West leaders extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games Saturday with an 11-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Angles hit 3 homers to back Lackey in a 6-3 win over Minnesota despite Mauer’s 2 homersANAHEIM, Calif. — John Lackey shrugged off a pair of solo homers by AL batting leader Joe Mauer to win his third straight start, and Robb Quinlan, Jeff Mathis and Mike Napoli each homered in the Los Angeles Angels’ seventh straight victory, 6-3 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Angles hit three homers to back Lackey in a 6-3 win over Minnesota despite Mauer’s two homersANAHEIM, Calif. — John Lackey shrugged off a pair of solo homers by AL batting leader Joe Mauer to win his third straight start, and Robb Quinlan, Jeff Mathis and Mike Napoli each homered in the Los Angeles Angels’ seventh straight victory, 6-3 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Defending champion Wozniak faces stiffer competition at US Open Series eventSTANFORD, Calif. — Defending Bank of the West Classic champion Aleksandra Wozniak came out of the qualifying tournament to win her first career WTA Tour title last year. She’s in the main draw this year but has the likes of Wimbledon champion Serena Williams and former Grand Slam champion Venus Williams in her path this year. Jockey Rafael Bejarano out of intensive care after Del Mar spillDEL MAR, Calif. — Jockey Rafael Bejarano is out of intensive care after being seriously injured in a spill at Del Mar three days ago. 49ers’ fifth-round draft pick QB Nate Davis signs four-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have signed fifth-round draft pick Nate Davis, giving the quarterback a four-year contract. Cardinals boost lineup by acquire outfielder Matt Holliday from Athletics for 3 prospectsPHILADELPHIA — Matt Holliday wanted to join his new team quickly, so he hopped on a train with his wife and two sons and got to the ballpark in plenty of time. Holliday was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals from the Oakland Athletics on Friday for a package of prospects. The three-time All-Star outfielder gives the Cardinals a big bat for their pennant drive and provides protection in the lineup for slugger Albert Pujols. |
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