Encarnacion's homer sinks Zito

Toronto's Edwin Encarnacion hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning as Barry Zito's complete game effort went for naught.

No St. Louis holiday for A's

Tony La Russa, never one to shy away from trying something new, watched Matt Holliday beat the A's from the No. 2 hole in the order.

Mickelson shoots 66

Phil Mickelson, after starting the day with a realistic chance of missing the cut, ended it in prime position to chase the silver trophy.

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World Cup: Fleecing of U.S.

The inexplicable call against the U.S. in Friday's 2-2 tie is another reason casual soccer fans will dismiss the world's game, writes Bruce Jenkins in the 3-Dot Lounge.

Defending champ captures pole

Defending champ captures pole

Kasey Kahne guided his No. 9 Ford to the pole position for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway.

42 days to the nutcracker

49ers coach Mike Singletary plans to alter his drill to toughen players when training camp heats up later this summer, writes Ray Ratto.




Starting grid for Toyota/SaveMart 350

Sunday's grid Pos. Driver Car Speed 1. Kahne Ford 93.893 2. Johnson...

Defending champ Kahne captures pole

Tom FitzGerald

With two wheels off the ground and maybe even a third at one point, Kasey...

Blake ends his career with 'no regrets'

Susan Slusser

In a move expected since the end of the Sharks' season, team captain Rob...

Only 42 days 'til Niners go nutty

Mike Singletary giveth, and then Mike Singletary taketh away, with his...

'Boy Wonder' hopes to go in 2nd round

Rusty Simmons

This wasn't how it was supposed to be. Derrick Caracter was not supposed...

Dustin Johnson rolls with the punches at Pebble

David White

PEBBLE BEACH - Dustin Johnson has certain routines when it comes to...

Holliday experiment pays off against A's

John Shea

ST. LOUIS - Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is never afraid to try...

Encarnacion's late homer sinks Zito, Giants

Henry Schulman

How many losses that should have been wins does a team get if it has...

World Cup fleecing of U.S. is inexplicable

Through decades of disappointment in World Cup play, American soccer has...

A's on deck

Today at Cardinals 4:15 p.m. CSNCA Sheets (2-6) vs. Wainwright (9-4...

Geren still defending strategy against Cubs

John Shea

One day after the A's fumbled away a game in Chicago, manager Bob Geren...

Giants on deck

Today at Blue Jays 10:07 a.m. CSNBA Cain (6-4) vs. Litsch (0-1) Sunday at...

Lewis says he would have hit anywhere

Henry Schulman

The Fred Lewis affair poses a great question that cannot be answered...

Colleges spending far more on student athletes

Curtis Eichelberger

Colleges have increased spending on athletes at almost twice the rate as...

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TEE TIME: 7:22 A.M., 10TH HOLE Shaun Micheel With: Rocco Mediate, Graeme...

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