San Jose Sharks place Givani Smith on waivers
SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks placed little-used forward Givani Smith on waivers on Sunday. Smith has zero points in just six games this season. His last game came …
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Breaking down CFP winners (Big Ten, Texas) and losers (SEC, Big 12)
In one form or another, College Football Playoff controversy touched the SEC, Big 12, ACC and Mountain West — all the relevant conferences except one. The Big Ten was essentially …
Oregon, Clemson lock up bids as SMU-Bama controversy looms
Clemson became the fifth and final conference champion to qualify for the College Football Playoff with a dramatic victory over SMU in the ACC championship on Saturday night that placed …
Stanford, Maxime Raynaud too much for Cal as Cardinal win on road
BERKELEY — Maxime Raynaud noticed a trend emerging during his first three years down on the farm. Cal defended home court when Stanford traveled to Berkeley; Stanford did the same …
San Jose Sharks’ Will Smith out for game versus Florida Panthers
Rookie forward Will Smith has an upper-body injury and will not play Saturday when the San Jose Sharks face the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. …
NorCal regional results, state matchups
OPEN DIVISION De La Salle (12-0) vs. Mater Dei-Santa Ana (12-0) at Saddleback College, Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. DIVISION 1-AA North: Pittsburg 28, Folsom 27 South: Lincoln-San Diego 34, …
Steph Curry, Draymond Green back for Warriors against Timberwolves
SAN FRANCISCO – On the second night of a back-to-back, the Warriors could be back at full strength. Both Steph Curry and Draymond Green are expected to play against the …
Argentine star Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award
By TIM REYNOLDS FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening. There they …
Without Steph or Draymond, Warriors snap losing streak vs. Rockets
SAN FRANCISCO — With Steph Curry and Draymond Green both wearing sweatsuits at opposite ends of the bench Thursday night, the Warriors were going to need alternate scoring options in …
Williams, Krimili help Cal women’s basktball team beat No. 19 Alabama, 69-65
By The Associated Press BERKELEY — Kayla Williams scored 21 points and California handed No. 19 Alabama its first loss 69-65 in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Thursday night. Ionna Krimili, …