Valkyries hold off Aces, move one win from WNBA Finals
Golden State’s 83–81 Game 2 win gives it a 2–0 semifinal lead. The series moves to Las Vegas for Friday’s game.
Briar KellerOctober 8, 20261 min read
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Kings fall to 0-2-1 as Panthers win 2-1 on third-period goal
The Los Angeles Kings lost 2-1 to the Florida Panthers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, with Matthew Tkachuk scoring the go-ahead goal in the third period.
Briar KellerOctober 7, 20261 min read
Warriors beat Lakers 124-98 in preseason game at Chase Center
The Golden State Warriors led by 28 at halftime and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-98 in a preseason game Tuesday in San Francisco, with Yaxel Lendeborg scoring 17 points.
Briar KellerOctober 7, 20261 min read
Dodgers Take 2-1 NLDS Lead Over Braves in Game 3
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw seven dominant innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Tuesday at Truist Park, taking a 2-1 series lead in the National League Division Series.
Briar KellerOctober 7, 20262 min read
Stanford women win Windy City golf title by six strokes
The Cardinal finished at 856, four over par, to beat Virginia and Duke at the two-day tournament in Illinois.
Saratoga NewsroomOctober 7, 20261 min read
Eight Green Assists, Nine Lendeborg Rebounds—and a Warriors Frontcourt Experiment
Draymond Green scored three points but created eight assists, while Yaxel Lendeborg’s first-half rebounding showed why Golden State may have a complementary frontcourt option.
Briar KellerOctober 7, 20264 min read
Warriors Rout Lakers 124-98 in San Francisco
The Golden State Warriors dismantled the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night at Chase Center, winning 124-98. Yaxel Lendeborg led the offense with 17 points, while Draymond Green dished out eight assists in the dominant home victory.
Briar KellerOctober 7, 20262 min read
Stanford wins both divisions at women’s Atlantic Coast opening regatta
The Cardinal finished 41 points clear in New Hampshire, part of an Oct. 3-4 weekend that also brought a conference match-racing title.
Saratoga NewsroomOctober 6, 20261 min read
The 49ers’ Next Test Is Dividing the Job Juszczyk Leaves Behind
Kyle Juszczyk’s absence puts San Francisco’s tight ends into a shared assignment. Brayden Willis has an opportunity, but a committee needs more than an available name.
Briar KellerOctober 6, 20263 min read
Sharks Shut Out 5-0 in Dallas for First Loss of the Season
The San Jose Sharks took their first loss of the season Monday, falling 5-0 to the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center as Jake Oettinger stopped all 13 San Jose shots.
Briar KellerOctober 6, 20261 min read
Lakers rout Kings 127-103 behind Doncic's 21 points
Los Angeles turned a close first quarter into a 73-47 halftime lead and beat Sacramento in a preseason game at Golden 1 Center. Luka Doncic scored 21 for the Lakers, and Nique Clifford had 23 for the Kings.
Briar KellerOctober 6, 20261 min read
Lakers Defeat Kings 127-103 in Golden 1 Center Opener
Los Angeles dominated Sacramento with a 127-103 victory on Monday. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 21 points, while Nique Clifford topped the Kings with 23.
Briar KellerOctober 6, 20262 min read
Warriors’ late lead slips away in Honolulu preseason opener
Golden State lost 104–101 to the Clippers in Honolulu. The Warriors return to Chase Center to face the Lakers on Tuesday.
Briar KellerOctober 5, 20261 min read
Valkyries’ bench provides a 20-point edge in semifinal opener
Golden State’s reserves outscored Las Vegas’ bench 27–7 in a 71–60 Game 1 victory at Chase Center.
Briar KellerOctober 5, 20261 min read
Stanford’s water polo weekend ends with another top-three win
The Cardinal beat USC 16–12 after defeating UCLA, opening its MPSF schedule with two road victories.
Saratoga NewsroomOctober 5, 20261 min read
Valkyries' bench outscores Aces reserves 27-7 as depth becomes the semifinal's dividing line
No Golden State player went past 34 minutes in Sunday's Game 1 win, while Las Vegas leaned on three starters for 35 or more and now waits on Jewell Loyd's left leg before Wednesday's Game 2 at Chase Center.
Saratoga NewsroomOctober 5, 20263 min read
Padres face elimination after Chourio’s ninth-inning winner
Milwaukee’s 4–3 win put San Diego down 2–0 in the NLDS. Game 3 is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Pacific.
Briar KellerOctober 5, 20261 min read
Granlund OT Tip-In Lifts Ducks Past Panthers 3-2
Mikael Granlund’s overtime tip-in sealed a 3-2 victory for the Anaheim Ducks over the Florida Panthers at Honda Center. Cutter Gauthier scored twice, and Leo Carlsson added three assists.
Briar KellerOctober 5, 20262 min read
Chargers Fall to Seahawks 30-23, Extending Losing Streak to Four
Los Angeles dropped its fourth straight game behind a stifling Seattle defense and a dominant performance by Emanuel Wilson, who scored twice in a 30-23 loss at Lumen Field.
Briar KellerOctober 5, 20262 min read
49ers Rally Late to Beat Broncos 24-14 in Levi's Stadium Showdown
San Francisco overcame an early deficit and a fourth-quarter surge by Denver to secure a 24-14 victory. Brock Purdy connected with George Kittle for the decisive score.
Briar KellerOctober 5, 20262 min read
Brock Purdy stays clean and finds his rhythm late as 49ers move to 4-0
Purdy threw two second-half touchdown passes, including a 56-yard screen to George Kittle, and was neither sacked nor intercepted as San Francisco beat Denver 24-14.
Saratoga NewsroomOctober 5, 20263 min read