Local Roundup, 7/15: Santa Cruz Generals win Stars and Stripes tournament
The Generals won all four of their games in the tournament. They beat the Team California Bay Area 15U, 2-1, in the championship game.
Into 11th Wimbledon final, Federer faces Cilic for 8th title
Just weeks from turning 36, and a father of four, Federer continued his resurgent season and unchallenged run through this fortnight at the All England Club by conjuring up just enough brilliance to beat 2010 runner-up Tomas Berdych 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-4
At 37, Venus Williams looking for a 6th Wimbledon title
Williams has quite a history at the grass-court major, winning her first Grand Slam title in London in 2000. The last of her seven majors came at the same place in 2008.
Gray, A's bullpen combine to shut out Indians 5-0
Gray and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, and Oakland beat Cleveland 5-0 on Friday night to spoil the return of Indians manager Terry Francona.
Federer wins 8th Wimbledon title, beating Cilic in final
Federer won his eighth title at the All England Club and 19th major trophy overall, capping a marvelous fortnight in which he never dropped a set by overwhelming Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday in a lopsided final that was more coronation than contest
Nats get Madson, Doolittle from A's for Treinen, prospects
Left-hander Jesus Luzardo and infielder Sheldon Neuse were sent to Oakland as part of Sunday's deal.
Sanchez, Spangenberg hit 3-run homers in Padres' 7-1 win over Giants
Hedges isn't in danger of losing his job, and probably will back behind the plate as soon as Monday night. But Sanchez more than proved his reliability when he hit a three-run homer in the Padres' 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Bauer gets just 2 outs; A's top Indians 7-3 for 3-game sweep
Cleveland starter Trevor Bauer got just two outs in a four-run first inning and matched the shortest start of his big league career as the Oakland Athletics beat Cleveland 7-3 on Sunday to complete the surprising sweep.
AP source: Sandoval to sign minor league deal with Giants
Sandoval technically will not be free to agree to a deal with a team until 1 p.m. EDT on Friday upon clearing waivers. Giants general manager Bobby Evans declined to confirm San Francisco's interest in bringing back the Kung Fu Panda, as he became known a
Conforto hits 2 HRs, Blevins helps Mets hold off A's 7-5
Conforto hit a pair of two-run homers and Jerry Blevins rescued the bullpen with a five-out save as New York held off the Oakland Athletics 7-5 on Friday night for its third straight victory.