It's no mystery why the once mighty Sharks are on the brink of elimination in the opening round of the NHL playoffs. Most of this season's newcomers have been woeful and aside from Joe Thornton, San Jose's most celebrated stars have under-achieved miserably when it counted most. Not only has Patrick Marleau failed to score a single point in the series while taking just seven shots in four games, the ......
Unlike his masked, leather-clad alter-ego, Brian Wilson is not a "Machine." In fact, the eccentric closer, who is probably facing season-ending surgery, said Sunday he has been dealing with elbow problems since 2010. Pitching through pain that year, Wilson tied the team record with 48 saves and didn't allow an earned run in 10 post-season appearances, including getting the final out that clinched San Francisco's first World Series championship. But, ......
The Bay Area's already bountiful sports scene is about to get even more crowded with the addition of three new pro teams: the San Rafael Pacifics baseball team, the San Francisco Bulls hockey team, and the Warriors' NBA development basketball team, which is re-locating to Santa Cruz. All will have ticket prices far below their major league counterparts. The North American League Pacifics, who are holding an open tryout Sunday ......
Barry Zito's shockingly brilliant performance in Colorado Monday couldn't have come at a better time. But it masks a couple of potentially bigger concerns: terrible outings for Tim Lincecum, Madison Bumgarner and Matt Cain and Buster Posey's shaky return behind the plate. Between a lingering fear of re-injury and management's orders not to block the plate, it's entirely understandable why the 25-year-old catcher is off to a rough start. Posey's ......
The HBO show "Hard Knocks" claims to showcase real-life NFL drama. But newly released audio recordings of the New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Greg Williams urging his players to intentionally injure 49ers make the series look like Sesame Street. The recordings were made on the eve of the Saints' January playoff game against the Niners at Candlestick Park. Williams told his New Orleans players to "make sure we kill Frank ......
