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Raiders looking good at QB even beyond Carr

Raiders looking good at QB even beyond Carr

Christian Ponder, Matt McGloin both looking solid in backup roles for Oakland.

A's D.H. Billy Butler says character being tested by awful season

Oakland A's brought Billy Butler in for his bat, but his season thus far has consisted of twice as many double plays as home runs.

Giants blanked by Pirates, add Byrd to mix

San Francisco falls to 1-3 on road trip against N.L.'s top two teams

Scarlett brothers team up at Stanford

Former Cal defensive lineman Brennan Scarlett transfers to Stanford and joins brother Cameron Scarlett, a freshman running back.

Purdy: Raiders' culture club does not admit slackers

Regardless of how the word is used, 'culture' aptly describes a Raiders team showing a spirited competition that doesn't get out of hand

Caitlyn Jenner may face vehicular manslaughter charge

Los Angeles District Attorney's Office reportedly will decide next week whether to file charges against the reality TV star.

With Pence on D.L., Giants acquire outfielder Marlon Byrd from Reds

San Francisco Giants give up minor league pitcher to get Byrd, who has hit 19 homers this season; Aoki activated from concussion disabled list.

Marin high school athletes the first in the Bay Area to wear devices that monitor head impact

San Rafael football player Josue Camacho puts on a headband sensor during practice. Alan Dep -- Marin Independent Journal how to donate

Sportscaster Feldman heeded advice to get where he is now

Palo Alto High grad happy to be close to roots

Australian Hayne finds acceptance in NFL with 49ers

If Hayne, a former rugby star, can make it, Australia may see jump in interest from NFL

NFL: Many coaches are taking measures to stop 'barroom brawls' from breaking out at camp

Skirmishes have marred some joint practice sessions, but more teams are cracking down

Golf: Woods in hunt at Wyndham

Tiger Woods had his best round in more than two years, shooting a 6-under 64 in the first round of the Wyndham Championship

Sports digest: RG3 suffers concussion

Robert Griffin III left with a concussion after being sacked three times and fumbling twice in Washington's 21-17 exhibition victory over the Detroit Lions.

Local sports digest: Cal basketball improves to 3-0 on Australia trip

Bird scores 19 points, Rabb has double-double in Golden Bears' victory

On poker: Author goes with his strengths, devours an opponent who engages in risky behavior

Minor missteps are OK, but don't trick yourself into making calls or bluffs that would only be correct if an unlikely set of circumstances occurs

Colorado football team turned down in request to honor military heroes

A high school football team in Colorado wanted to wear the names of fallen military members on the backs of their uniforms, but state athletic association said no.

Seahawks star Richard Sherman sticks up for Pats Tom Brady

Richard Sherman says Patriots quarterback should have been given a more severe penalty than the team in the Deflategate controversy.

Walsh Jennings continues comeback with victory

Beach volleyball star teams with April Ross to win group title in Long Beach event

Arena Football: San Jose SaberCats in full roar

SaberCats to face Arizona Rattlers for the right to play in ArenaBowl

Stanford football: Trio of running backs to share load for Cardinal

Two true freshmen looking to compete

Local sports digest: SaberCats' Gray named All-Arena receiver

Quarterback Gray and lineman Ranglin make second-team All-Arena offense

Spartans look to improve special teams

Overlooked amid the attention on San Jose State's quarterback competition, red zone rehabilitation, pass rush potency and all the other issues on offense and defense, are the Spartans' special teams.

Golf: Tiger Woods needs to win final PGA event of regular season

Stanford's Maverick McNealy advances in U.S. Amateur Championship with 1-up victory in first match.

MLB: Tigers rout Cubs 15-8

The Tigers scored seven runs off Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester in 22/3 innings, his shortest outing since 2012. He allowed three of Detroit's five homers in a 15-8 loss.