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Kershaw wins 18th, Grandal powers Dodgers past Giants 3-1

September 24, 2017

Kershaw became the first 18-game winner in the majors, pitching eight stingy innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Sunday.

No. 5 USC pulls away late for 30-20 win over California

September 24, 2017

Fifth-ranked USC forced four of its six turnovers in the fourth quarter to set up a touchdown run by Stephen Carr and a TD pass by Darnold, and the Trojans won their 13th straight game by pulling away late for a 30-20 victory over California on Saturday.

Maxwell kneels for anthem, Davis belts 40th as A's top Texas

September 24, 2017

Maxwell became the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem before Khris Davis hit his 40th home run to lift the Oakland Athletics over the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Saturday night.

President's criticisms spark more protests at NFL games

September 24, 2017

President Donald Trump's criticism of players who kneel during the national anthem sparked angry protests around the National Football League Sunday, as about 200 players sat, knelt or raised their fists in defiance.

HS Football, Week 4: Aptos begins inaugural MBL-G campaign with statement win over Palma

September 23, 2017

Easily the youngest team Blankenship has had in his eight years at the school, Aptos grew up right before his eyes in Friday night’s massive 35-13 Monterey Bay League Gabilan division victory over five-time defending champion Palma High at Rabobank Stadium.

Raiders running backs are content sharing the spotlight

September 23, 2017

Lynch, the Oakland native who came out of retirement to play for his hometown team, is the featured runner and the marquee name in the backfield. Richard and Washington, both in their second year, are the understudies but actually much more than that.

Trump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is off

September 23, 2017

Stephen Curry and President Donald Trump agree on one thing: The Golden State star is not going to the White House anytime soon.

Dodgers beat Giants 4-2 to clinch 5th straight NL West title

September 23, 2017

They'll get to find out in the postseason after their 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night gave Los Angeles its fifth consecutive NL West title, setting off yet another September party at Dodger Stadium.

HS Football, Week 4: Watsonville runs wild on N.M.C. in league opener

September 23, 2017

Watsonville's run game feasted and their defense devoured the North Monterey County High School Condors, leading to a 35-7 victory and a fast start to league play.

HS Football Roundup, Week 4: M.V.C. stuffs North Salinas, 25-14

September 23, 2017

Senior quarterback Sean White ran for a pair of scores, senior running back Cody Paresa added another and the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs started Monterey Bay League Gabilan division play with a 25-14 win over the North Salinas High Vikings on Saturday evening at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas.

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Kershaw wins 18th, Grandal powers Dodgers past Giants 3-1

No. 5 USC pulls away late for 30-20 win over California

Maxwell kneels for anthem, Davis belts 40th as A's top Texas

President's criticisms spark more protests at NFL games

HS Football, Week 4: Aptos begins inaugural MBL-G campaign with statement win over Palma

Raiders running backs are content sharing the spotlight

Trump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is off

Dodgers beat Giants 4-2 to clinch 5th straight NL West title

HS Football, Week 4: Watsonville runs wild on N.M.C. in league opener

HS Football Roundup, Week 4: M.V.C. stuffs North Salinas, 25-14