Sports

Sports Year in Review, 2017: Local athletes brought home the gold

December 29, 2017

PV United creates Covid-19 policy for youth sports

R-P Female Student-Athlete of the Year, 2017-18: Watsonville, Aptos athletes lead next 10 best

Warriors sign Lester Quinones to two-way contract

Adam Hazel to step down as St. Francis’ athletic director

Heinen scores 2 to help Bruins beat Sharks 2-1

October 27, 2017

Heinen scored both goals and Anton Khudobin made 36 saves to lift the Bruins to a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

Raiders get humbled in overwhelming loss in Washington

September 26, 2017

Oakland was thoroughly dismantled by Washington in a 27-10 loss that wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicated. The Raiders were outgained 472-128 for the fifth-most lopsided total in franchise history and looked lost on both sides of the ball from start to finish.

Raiders' Carr crashes as Chiefs beat up Oakland QB in win

December 11, 2017

The quarterback with the uncanny ability to unload the ball quickly was dropped three times in the Raiders' 26-15 loss. Things didn't go that well when he managed to get the ball off, either — he was 24 of 41 for 211 yards with a late touchdown pass and two interceptions.

Derek Carr struggles in Oakland's latest loss

December 26, 2017

Hurried and harassed for much of Monday night, Carr made poor decisions, ill-advised throws and struggled in tough, windy conditions. With the game on the line, his second interception led to a go-ahead field goal in Oakland's 19-10 loss.

January 17, 2025

Watsonville junior Stephanie Martinez had 13 points, six rebounds and three steals in the Wildcatz’s 47-26 win over Soledad in Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division girls’ basketball action Thursday night. Teammate freshman Isa Alvarez added 12 points and three steals, while junior Leilani Yasin...

Raiders eke out 31-30 win over Chiefs on Carr's late TD pass

October 19, 2017

Derek Carr shook off the two overturned touchdown passes to connect for the winner to Michael Crabtree after the game was extended by two defensive holding penalties, and the Raiders snapped a four-game losing streak with a 31-30 victory over the Chiefs on Thursday night.

Thompson, Durant lead injured Warriors to 10th straight win

December 21, 2017

Klay Thompson scored 27 of his 29 points in the first half and made his first nine field goals, leading the undermanned Warriors past the Memphis Grizzlies 97-84 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.

Booed off the ice: Sharks send Flyers to 9th straight loss

November 29, 2017

When the Philadelphia Flyers' ugly 3-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks was over Tuesday night, players held a closed-door meeting, general manager Ron Hextall was insisting they're still a playoff team and coach Dave Hakstol was shaking off calls for his job.

Raiders-Chargers game may be affected by wildfires

October 13, 2017

The NFL is keeping an eye on the wildfires in Northern California and has been exploring options to move Sunday's game between the Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers if it becomes necessary.

Gallagher hits slam for 1st MLB homer, Royals beat A's 6-2

August 14, 2017

Gallagher hit a grand slam for just his second big league hit, leading Kansas City past the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Monday night.

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