Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon by beating Novak Djokovic
By HOWARD FENDRICH LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was ready from the get-go this time. A year ago in the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz got off to a …
inside sports
Plowden impresses as Warriors continue undefeated Summer League
LAS VEGAS — In team-building activities and at practice, with uplifting speeches and a “just us” huddle breakdown, Anthony Vereen has been trying to instill positivity and togetherness. “We always …
Harper, Turner blast home runs in Phillies’ 11-5 win over Oakland A’s
By Aaron BracyThe Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit two of Philadelphia’s four home runs as the Phillies pounded the A’s 11-5 on Saturday. The A’s …
Barbora Krejcikova wins Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam trophy by beating Jasmine Paolini – The Mercury News
LONDON (AP) — Barbora Krejcikova won Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Paolini in the final on Saturday. Krejcikova is a …
Kyle Harrison outpitches fellow Bay Area native to beat Twins
SAN FRANCISCO — With Twins on second and third, Kyle Harrison craned his neck toward the Giants dugout after recording the first out of the sixth inning and let out …
Stanford alum Macario will miss the Olympics with knee irritation
By ANNE M. PETERSON Forward Catarina Macario, a former Stanford star, won’t be able to play at the Olympics because of irritation in her right knee, U.S. coach Emma Hayes …
All-Star Tanner Houck holds A’s to 2 hits in 6 innings in 7-0 Boston win
By Brendan McGair | The Associated Press BOSTON — All-Star pitcher Tanner Houck helped the Red Sox continue their dominance against the A’s as the right-hander limited Oakland to two …
San Jose Sharks’ Ryane Clowe excited to work with Mike Grier
SAN JOSE – Ryane Clowe’s new job as an assistant general manager with the San Jose Sharks was one he did not necessarily see coming. Perfectly happy with his role …
San Jose Sharks sign Ty Emberson to one-year contract
SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks have signed restricted free agent defenseman Ty Emberson to a one-year, $950,000 contract, avoiding arbitration. Emberson was one of 13 NHL players to …
Steph Curry leads USA Basketball past Canada in Las Vegas exhibition
LAS VEGAS — For USA Basketball, the road to the Paris Olympics has started with a win. Anthony Davis scored 13 points, Stephen Curry added 12 and the United States …