Poole: Those pesky Giants

Pardon Phillies manager Charlie Manuel for believing the Giants stole Philadelphia's World Series parade in 2010, and possibly 2011.

Phillies' Lee blanks Giants 3-0

DeRosa activated, Belt demoted

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Tradition dates to Negro Leagues

A's rookie Jemile Weeks and his brother Rickie of the Brewers were inspired by their grandfather, who played in the Negro Leagues.

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Sports spat

Earthquakes, coming off winless streak in July, are seeking offensive punch

Jim Gensheimer

It's beginning to look like must-win time for the Earthquakes.The makeshift team was 0-for-July and can ill-afford another letdown against the expansion Portland Timbers.

Oakland Raiders sign tight end Kevin Boss

Purdy: 49ers' Alex Smith finally practices, but it won't mean much until he plays a game

Braylon Edwards has first 49ers practice

49ers QB Alex Smith shows a little rust in first practice of camp

Eye injury sidelines Oakland running back Darren McFadden for at least two weeks

Raiders lose Darren McFadden for two weeks with fractured orbital bone

Elizabeth Beisel wins 400 individual medley at U.S. swimming championships

NFL: New contract calls for HGH blood test

Golf: All eyes on Tiger Woods' return, but Adam Scott refuses to blink with 62 at Bridgestone Invitational

S.J. Giants 6, High Desert 3

Sports digest: Carl Edwards to stay with Roush Fenway NASCAR team

Indian soccer team has eye-opening experience in Bay Area

OAKLAND RAIDERS»


	Oakland Raiders sign tight end Kevin Boss Eye injury sidelines Oakland running back Darren McFadden for at least two weeks Raiders lose Darren McFadden for two weeks with fractured orbital bone Oakland Raiders, in tight spot at tight end, work out former New York Giant Kevin Boss

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS»


	Danville Hoots prep for return trip to Connie Mack World Series High school digest: Monte Vista High product Maggie Steffens named Cal-Hi Sports' female athlete of 2010-11 Community Corner: Spotlight on local athletes Youth roundup: District 45 baseball team downs South Carolina 5-4 in its Big League World Series finale

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	Poole: Philadelphia Phillies manager can't help but fixate on pesky San Francisco Giants Purdy: 49ers' Alex Smith finally practices, but it won't mean much until he plays a game Mark Purdy: Zen of Carlos Beltran is a beautiful thing Kawakami: It's early, but Arizona Diamondbacks building confidence

COLLEGES»


	Stanford football team is No. 6 in preseason coaches' poll Stanford football team ranked No. 6 in coaches' preseason poll, believed to be highest ever Cal baseball coach David Esquer rewarded with new contract Cal signs baseball coach David Esquer to new five-year deal on heels of Bears' World Series run

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS»


	49ers QB Alex Smith shows a little rust in first practice of camp Braylon Edwards has first 49ers practice Purdy: 49ers' Alex Smith finally practices, but it won't mean much until he plays a game 49ers show off their stadium plan again

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS»


	NBA lifer Don Nelson wants to coach again with Minnesota Timberwolves Oakland pushes ahead with new stadium plan for Raiders, solo or shared Report: Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson finalizes staff Warriors to host Lakers in season-opener, if season starts on time

OAKLAND ATHLETICS


	Oakland A's-Tampa Bay Rays pitching matchups Sizemore has good and bad moments vs. Seattle Mariners complete sweep of suddenly bumbling A's Oakland A's hot hitters go cold in clutch in Seattle

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS


	Philadelphia Phillies shut out San Francisco Giants behind Cliff Lee Poole: Philadelphia Phillies manager can't help but fixate on pesky San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants update: Mark DeRosa activated and Brandon Belt sent down Mark Purdy: Zen of Carlos Beltran is a beautiful thing

SAN JOSE SHARKS»


	Sharks add defenseman Colin White San Jose Sharks sign defenseman Brent Burns to five-year contract extension San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan sticking with his coaching team San Jose Junior Sharks hockey player doesn't let diabetes stop her

ASSOCIATED PRESS HEADLINES»


	UCF looks to build on last season's success Royals option INF Navarro to Triple-A Radwanska, Petkovic advance to semis at Carlsbad LA judge tentatively rules against Pacers owner