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49ers-Chiefs preseason game offers plenty of intrigue

August 11, 2017

Yet the new 49ers coach has a clear picture of how his debut will go Friday night in Kansas City, when he matches wits with Reid and the Chiefs in a game that offers a bit more intrigue than usual.

HS Football Preview, 2017: P.V. senior class stepping up to big challenge

August 11, 2017

Pajaro Valley, a school with an enrollment of a little more than 1,400 students, has just 13 seniors on its 27-player roster. Only six of those seniors, however, played varsity football last season. Diego Navarro, Irepan Romero, Jaylen Carreon, Adrian Sil

Nordic Naturals Challenger: Saturday's semifinals set

August 11, 2017

Sam Groth, Liam Broady, Alexander Bublik and Taylor Fritz all punched their ticket to today’s semifinal round of the 30th annual Nordic Naturals Challenger presented by Santa Cruz County Bank.

Matsuyama, Kisner tied for lead at PGA Championship

August 11, 2017

Starting with a 12-foot putt — the longest of his seven birdies in the second round — the 25-year-old Matsuyama ran off five birdies over six holes for a 7-under 64 that gave him a share of the lead with Kevin Kisner going into the weekend.

Giants-Nationals game postponed after lengthy rain delay

August 11, 2017

The San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals will play a split doubleheader on Sunday after their series opener Friday night was postponed.

Smith, Mahomes solid before 49ers rally past Chiefs, 27-17

August 11, 2017

Alex Smith led the Chiefs to a quick touchdown and first-round pick Patrick Mahomes II had an impressive debut, before the San Francisco backups led the 49ers to a 27-17 victory over Kansas City in their preseason opener Friday night.

Nordic Naturals Challenger: Groth lives up to reputation on Day 3

August 10, 2017

Sam Groth sailed through to the quarterfinals of the $100,000 Nordic Naturals Challenger presented by Santa Cruz County Bank after defeating Jason Jung in the second round on Wednesday at the Seascape Sports Club in Aptos.

Nordic Naturals Challenger: Upsets continue on Day 4

August 10, 2017

Dennis Novikov knocked off No. 5 seed Mikhail Kukushkin and 20-year-old Alexander Bublik swept No. 3 seed Henri Laaksonen.

Buster Posey's three-run homer helps lift Giants past Cubs

August 9, 2017

Posey's first-inning shot provided a nice early cushion to Ty Blach, who won his second straight start as the Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Martin powers Mariners past A's 7-6 in 10

August 9, 2017

Martin homered in the top of the 10th inning as the Mariners rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat the Oakland Athletics 7-6 on Tuesday night. Martin hit a high arcing shot to right off a 2-1 94 mph fastball from Josh Smith (2-0) with two outs.

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49ers-Chiefs preseason game offers plenty of intrigue

HS Football Preview, 2017: P.V. senior class stepping up to big challenge

Nordic Naturals Challenger: Saturday's semifinals set

Matsuyama, Kisner tied for lead at PGA Championship

Giants-Nationals game postponed after lengthy rain delay

Smith, Mahomes solid before 49ers rally past Chiefs, 27-17

Nordic Naturals Challenger: Groth lives up to reputation on Day 3

Nordic Naturals Challenger: Upsets continue on Day 4

Buster Posey's three-run homer helps lift Giants past Cubs

Martin powers Mariners past A's 7-6 in 10