Local Roundup, 2/17: Watsonville thumps San Benito to finish 2nd in MBL-G
Derek Zaragoza scored twice, Alex Gonzalez added a third and made an assist and Watsonville High clinched a second-place finish in the Monterey Bay League Gabilan division with a 3-1 win over San Benito High on Thursday evening in Hollister.
HS football: Apple City Jamboree in the books
Watsonville High, Pajaro Valley High, St. Francis High and Monte Vista Christian participated in Apple City Jamboree at Emmett M. Geiser Field on Friday night.
Raiders sign WR Jordy Nelson, release Michael Crabtree
His former position coach and coordinator in Green Bay, Edgar Bennett, and new Raiders coach Jon Gruden immediately called to bring him out for a free-agent visit. Quarterback Derek Carr picked him up at the airport and gave him a tour of the Bay Area.
PV captures first-ever PCAL championship | High school flag football
Pajaro Valley last week secured the program’s first-ever Pacific Coast Athletic League girls’ flag football championship following a pair of blowout victories, including a battle for first place in the Mission Division.
The Grizzlies then capped off the regular season with a bang in a...
Stores aim to draw Black Friday crowds
Shoppers were out before dawn in the U.S. for fun and for deals, as retailers that have had a tough year were hoping to bring customers to their stores and websites for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Bumgarner lands on DL after dirt bike accident
The left-hander bruised ribs and a sprained a joint in his pitching shoulder from the wipeout that occurred Thursday. The timetable for his return was not announced — a blow for a team that’s last in the NL West.
Weekend Roundup, 10/22: Seahawks extend conference winning streak to 115 straight matches
The Cabrillo College women’s volleyball team extended its conference winning streak to 115 straight matches Friday.
The Seahawks defeated Hartnell College in three sets, 25-18, 26-24, 25-21, in Coast Conference play.
Sophomore outside hitter Ellie Cary finished with a game-high 12 kills and 11 digs for...
Tony's Thoughts: Blankenship rejuvenated after record-setting season
Blankenship, now a nine-time section champion and 285-game winner, will probably be fine-tuning the Mariners’ depth chart for the 2019 season while his family unwraps presents on Christmas morning. And he’ll probably be watching game film of the incoming senior and junior classes as the ball drops in Times Square to ring in the new year.
Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awards
Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his historic season. He led the league with 31.6 points and added 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game, joining Robertson as the only players to average a trip
Dodgers beat Giants 4-2 to clinch 5th straight NL West title
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.









