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MLB pennant races heat up - Published 09/04/07
With less than four weeks remaining in major league baseball's regular season, we're happy to report little is settled when it comes to the postseason chase. On Labor Day, 14 of the game's 30 teams were within five games of the playoffs.
Commentary: 'Chase' lags behind IRL - Published 09/04/07
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The championship race is so tight and so tense, tempers are boiling. Car owners have nearly come to blows.
Federer survives a scare - Published 09/04/07
NEW YORK -- Roger Federer was scuffling against a Spanish lefty -- no, not that one -- at the U.S. Open on Monday night. He lost the first set to Feliciano Lopez, barely won the second, then trailed love-40 to start the third.
Ex-Nut helps stop San Francisco Giants - Published 09/04/07
DENVER -- Former Modesto Nut Chris Iannetta's two-run triple highlighted a seven-run third inning and the Colorado Rockies opened a crucial six-game homestand with a 7-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday.
Angels' Santana shuts down Oakland A's - Published 09/04/07
ANAHEIM -- Oakland starter Chad Gaudin was no match for Los Angeles' Ervin Santana.
Leading Off - Published 09/04/07
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49ers have 'Triplets' of their own - Published 09/03/07
SANTA CLARA -- The quarterback is a quiet, blue-eyed boy from Southern California. The Florida-born running back is a few inches shy of 6 feet but it often takes two, three, four tacklers to bring him down. The pass catcher? There isn't a defender who can keep up. Just ask him.
Cal serves notice: It's legit - Published 09/03/07
BERKELEY -- Cal came out of the Tennessee game with a much better feeling this year.
Raiders: Tight end gets chance to impress - Published 09/03/07
ALAMEDA -- When the Oakland Raiders open the season next week against Detroit, only one of their first three draft picks will even be in uniform.
A's rally past Detroit - Published 09/03/07
OAKLAND -- Oakland's Jack Hannahan blooped a game-winning single to shallow left in the 10th inning to score Mark Ellis from first, and the Detroit Tigers blew a chance to gain ground in the AL Central race Sunday with an 8-7 loss to the Athletics.
Giants fall short - Published 09/03/07
WASHINGTON -- The San Francisco Giants had a new lineup but the same weak pulse Sunday in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals, shut down by Triple-A call-up Matt Chico and beaten on Ryan Zimmerman's single at the end.
Leading Off - Published 09/03/07
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No savior on Galaxy sidelines - Published 09/02/07
Lost in the hand wringing over David Beckham's latest injury was the news that at least one member of his famous family will be working this fall.
Brandstater helps lift Bulldogs - Published 09/02/07
FRESNO -- Tom Brandstater passed for 199 yards and Fresno State's defense limited Sacramento State to 102 total yards in a 24-7 victory Saturday night.
Who's your Heisman Pick? - Published 09/02/07
Colt Brennan
Your Take - Published 09/02/07
Tone it down, parents
Local Digest - Published 09/02/07
Blue Devils lose to Chabot in opener
San Francisco manages two hits - Published 09/02/07
WASHINGTON -- The calendar flipped to September, a month when rosters expand and rookies multiply. A check of the standings Saturday night showed the Giants and their opponent both stuck in last place.
Leading Off - Published 09/02/07
Storer among those cut by NFL squads
MJC opens with loss - Published 09/02/07
Pirates give up big plays, don't score in second half vs. Delta
Tennes-see ya! - Published 09/02/07
Cal does it all ways to avenge last year's season-opening loss
Verlander has Oakland’s number - Published 09/02/07
OAKLAND -- When the Detroit Tigers leave town tonight, few people will be happier than Dan Haren. And as long as Justin Verlander is on the plane, the Athletics' offense isn't likely to shed any tears either.
MJC runners bonding fast, expect big year - Published 09/01/07
This could be a breakout year for Modesto Junior College cross country.
Leading Off - Published 09/01/07
Turlock golfer in 2nd with 70 at Sawgrass
Cal's mission: Avoid another rocky opener - Published 09/01/07
A year ago, Cal ventured to Knoxville, Tenn., to kick-start a football season of promise.
Setting the right tone - Published 09/01/07
Emily Myers has always enjoyed being in the center of the action, which explains why the Johansen High senior appears so comfortable playing setter.
Initial Contact - Published 09/01/07
MANTECA -- The scoreboard was turned off, so there was no indication of which team scored the most points.
Davis’ double game-winning hit - Published 09/01/07
WASHINGTON -- An awful sound, something like a broken plastic bat hitting a whiffle ball, echoed throughout RFK Stadium when Rajai Davis made contact against starter Tim Redding in the second inning.
Raiders keeping QB choice quiet for now - Published 09/01/07
ALAMEDA -- Lane Kiffin is closer to picking his starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders' season opener against Detroit. He just may wait until game time Sept. 9 to announce the decision.
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