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Manny Ramirez's troubled past, uncertain future dog his River Cats stintFri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT
A light but steady stream of people climbed the concrete steps to the Raley Field ticket window over the course of an hour, a good number for the middle of a windy Wednesday afternoon.
Manny Ramirez sits in the dugout Saturday before his debut with the Sacramento River Cats in Albuquerque. Ramirez, who's expected to be in the lineup tonight at Raley Field, will be eligible to join the Oakland A's on Wednesday, his 40th birthday.
Jake Schoellkopf Associated Press Manny Ramirez walks back to the dugout after striking out in the fifth inning during his River Cats debut in Albuquerque last Saturday. While Ramirez's 555 career home runs make him one of the game's great sluggers, many doubt his comeback will succeed.
SANTA CLARA - When Brandon Jacobs dreams of the upcoming season, he envisions shoulder pads crunching, helmets cracking and defensive linemen giving ground along the line of scrimmage.
Brandon Jacobs
Make no mistake, Kendal Nielsen, Londeen Mccovery and Basil Okoroike are fierce competitors and nationally ranked track and field athletes.
Today is Senior Ditch Day at Davis High School, meaning those closing in on graduation generally play hooky and go hang out at, say, the library for kicks and giggles.
Once the San Francisco Giants started scoring for Ryan Vogelsong, the runs kept coming.
Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton watches his ball after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Miami.
Miami Marlins' Anibal Sanchez delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Miami.
San Francisco Giants' Ryan Vogelsong delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Miami.
Miami Marlins' Omar Infante, right, steals second as San Francisco Giants second baseman Emmanuel Burriss attempts the tag during the third inning of a baseball game on Thursday, May 24, 2012 in Miami.
No. 1 overall draft pick fight!
Alex Smith always has been polite and mild mannered. In fact, he's been criticized at times for it. Mike Singletary once called him "meek." But some of his recent comments about Carolina quarterback Cam Newton have ruffled feathers on the east coast.
Chuck Burton Associated Press Carolina quarterback Cam Newton, the No. 1 overall draft pick in April, ranks fourth in the league in passing yardage with 2,103.
Manny Ramirez is making his home debut for the River Cats tonight as he nears the end of his 50-game suspension after violating baseball's drug policies for a second time.
When the school bell rings, he's always first in line. When his mother comes to a stoplight, he shouts "Go!" from the back seat at the sight of green. So it's not surprising to Dan and Michelle Allen that their son, Danny, is passionate about racing.
In a complicated ruling Thursday, the California Horse Racing Board voted to suspend trainer Doug O'Neill for 45 days and fine him $15,000, but the suspension won't start until after July 1.
High School sports results from around the region.
Television and radio listings for arena football, baseball, boxing, golf, College lacrosse, motor sports, NBA playoffs, NCAA Division I Softball, soccer and tennis.
Turning point: With two outs in the sixth inning and the River Cats clinging to a 3-2 lead Thursday, Round Rock's Matt Kata hit a three-run double, giving the Express the lead for good in a 5-3 win.
Because his dad's hands had been ravaged in a power plant accident, Josh Reddick made a call to the bullpen whenever he wanted to take batting practice as a kid. He would summon a right-hander with a below-average fastball and shaky control.
Ben Margot Associated Press Right fielder Josh Reddick has been the A's main bat this season with 11 home runs and a .272 batting average - a crashing cymbal in an otherwise silent lineup.
PARIS - Rafael Nadal's white T-shirt and socks were covered with specks of rust-colored clay during a practice session on Court Philippe Chatrier in the steamy early afternoon Thursday.
Harris English had never played all 18 holes at Colonial before teeing off for the opening round. He had never even been in a PGA Tour event before this season.
Sergio Garcia of Spain hits an approach shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Colonial golf tournament Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Harris English lines up a putt on the ninth hole during the first round of the Colonial golf tournament Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Tom Gillis watches lines up a putt on the seventh hole during the first round of the Colonial golf tournament Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Zach Johnson watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Colonial golf tournament, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas.
No. 2-seeded Sacramento State scored at least one run in six different innings to beat No. 3 seed Nevada 15-5 Thursday in the Hornets' first game of the Western Athletic Conference baseball tournament in Mesa, Ariz., Sac State reported.
College sports results from around the region and nation.
Austin Mitsch still gets incredulous looks when he prepares to take his place in the starting blocks for a sprint race.
Jesuit sprinter Austin Mitsch, left, trains with sprint coach Rod Jett. "He's an All-American kind of kid, a young man you love to coach," Jett said of the junior.
"I get in the blocks and see guys way bigger than me, and even now it's still a little intimidating. There are a lot of great sprinters in our section...But I feel I have an intimidation factor, too."Austin Mitsch, Jesuit sprinter and section leader in the 100 and 200 meters.
First he cried. Then Brian Banks - exonerated of a rape conviction that cost him five years in prison - walked outside the courthouse and seized the moment of freedom he had dreamed of for so long.
This undated image provided by the California Western School of Law shows Brian Banks, who is challenging his 2002 rape conviction during a hearing scheduled for Thursday May 24, 2012, after his accuser, Wanetta Gibson, recently recanted her testimony.
Brian Banks, center, reacts with his mother, Leomia Myers and father, Jonathan Banks, outside court after his rape conviction was dismissed Thursday May 24, 2012 in Long Beach, Calif. Banks, a former Long Beach high school football star and prized college recruit who served more than five years in prison for a rape he did not commit had his conviction overturned Thursday with his accuser recanting her story
Brian Banks reacts with his mother, Leomia Myers, outside court after his rape conviction was dismissed Thursday May 24, 2012 in Long Beach, Calif. Banks, a former Long Beach high school football star and prized college recruit who served more than five years in prison for a rape he did not commit had his conviction overturned Thursday with his accuser recanting her story
Brian Banks weeps after his rape conviction was dismissed in court Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Long Beach, Calif. It has been 10 years since Banks, then 16, pleaded no contest to a rape charge brought after a childhood friend falsely accused him of attacking her on their high school campus, shattering his dreams of a pro career.
Alex Smith concedes that the 49ers' passing attack could stand to improve in 2012.
Alex Smith - The quarterback says he's not concerned by his low passing yards-per-game average, but says the 49ers have room to improve their passing offense.
Alex Smith prepares to pass under the watchful eye of coach Jim Harbaugh at Wednesday's practice session in Santa Clara.
