Branham rallies to beat Santa Teresa behind Wyatt Sparling’s 27 points
SAN JOSE — Santa Teresa gave Branham all it could ask for, built a 14-point lead in the second quarter and led for most of the game. But Branham came …
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Golden State Warriors booed, blown out by New Orleans Pelicans
SAN FRANCISCO — Fans cried out in a chorus of boos for the Warriors’ second straight blowout loss, this one 141-105 to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night to …
49ers address defensive depth; put Jason Verrett on Injured Reserve
SANTA CLARA — Cornerback Terrance Mitchell, who spent two weeks in 49ers training camp, officially rejoined the team Wednesday to add veteran depth on their practice squad. Mitchell, a 10th-year …
San Diego State, Oregon jump; BYU, CU slip
The Best of the West rankings examine the top teams across the Mountain and Pacific Times Zones. They will be published in this space each Wednesday through the conclusion of …
San Ramon Valley boys turn back Dougherty Valley
Boys basketball No. 7 San Ramon Valley 64, Dougherty Valley 61 San Ramon Valley withstood a late charge from Dougherty Valley to beat the host Wildcats in an East Bay …
Alec Blair leads De La Salle past Monte Vista in EBAL opener
CONCORD — The league opener between De La Salle and Monte Vista on Tuesday night had a little bit of everything. Dunks. No-look passes. Reverse layups. Even a shot from …
Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs embarrass San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks coach David Quinn said over the weekend that he was looking forward to Tuesday’s rematch with the Toronto Maple Leafs, feeling it was an opportunity for his …
Bay Area News Group Top 20
Bay Area News Group Top 20 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) (Records through Saturday) No. 1 SALESIAN (15-1) Previous ranking: 1 Since last ranking: Beat Vallejo 79-34, Pinole Valley …
Bowl season winners and losers: It’s Michigan’s championship, but it’s the Big Ten’s world
Michigan won the final national championship of the College Football Playoff’s four-team format, beating Washington 34-13 on Monday night in Houston. But the Big Ten won the era. Well, the …
49ers’ Adam Peters set for GM talks with Commanders, Raiders: report
Washington’s pro football team turned to the 49ers to hire its last general manager and may do so again this time around. The Commanders have asked permission to interview 49ers …