Tiffany Hayes gives Valkyries 21-point bench boost in Game 2 win
Hayes scored 21 points in 16 minutes, 32 seconds as Golden State’s bench outscored Las Vegas 34–14 in the 83–81 semifinal win.
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Golden State Gave Dalen Terry 43 Minutes and Plenty to Solve
Terry filled the box score in Golden State’s 123-118 preseason loss to Portland, but his huge workload says more about the Warriors’ thin roster than a permanent change in duties.
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Valkyries withstand Aces’ late rally for 2–0 semifinal lead
Golden State’s 83–81 win at Chase Center leaves it one victory from the WNBA Finals as the series heads to Las Vegas.
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Avdija Leads Blazers Past Warriors in Season Opener
Deni Avdija scored 23 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-118 at Moda Center on Wednesday. The victory improved Portland's record to 1-0, while Golden State fell to 1-2.
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Giants led the majors in injured-list days, with pitchers behind most of the longest absences
San Francisco spent 2,379 days on the injured list this season, ending the Dodgers' three-year run atop the category, according to MLB figures reported by the AP. Pitchers filled most of the longest absences, and several now face contract decisions.
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Tkachuk's third-period goal lifts Panthers past Kings 2-1
Matthew Tkachuk scored the game-winner in the third period as the visiting Florida Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 at crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Seth Jones tied the score early in the second period for Florida.
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Lendeborg leads Warriors past Lakers 124-98 in preseason game
Yaxel Lendeborg had 17 points and nine rebounds as the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-98 in a preseason game at Chase Center on Tuesday.
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Dodgers Take NLDS Lead 2-1 Over Braves
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10, and home runs from Enrique Hernández and Freddie Freeman lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS.
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Foothill girls volleyball sweeps Livermore in three sets
Foothill won 25–20, 25–8 and 25–11 on Tuesday. The Falcons’ updated record is 18–7 overall and 9–1 in EBAL play.
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Twenty-Four Turnovers Survived a Warriors Blowout
Golden State’s 124-98 preseason win over the Lakers featured an efficient opening and an untidy reserve-guard finish, making ball security more instructive than the 26-point margin.
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Lendeborg’s 17 points lead Warriors past Lakers at Chase Center
Golden State defeated Los Angeles 124-98 on Tuesday, with Yaxel Lendeborg scoring 17 points and grabbing nine rebounds. The home team built a large first-half lead that proved decisive.
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Cal ends its golf title drought with a one-stroke win in Indiana
The Bears finished at 1 over Monday to edge Texas A&M at the Fighting Irish Classic, their first team tournament victory since 2023.
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San Jose’s 13 Shots Expose a Bigger Problem Than Askarov’s Five Goals
The Sharks fell 5-0 in Dallas despite Yaroslav Askarov facing 26 shots, while San Jose managed only seven through two periods and offered little offensive relief.
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Robertson scores, Stars blank Sharks 5-0 in Dallas
Jason Robertson and a dominant team effort led the Dallas Stars to a 5-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center.
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Doncic Leads Lakers Past Kings 127-103 in Sacramento
Luka Doncic scored 21 points in 16 minutes as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 127-103 in a preseason game Monday at Golden 1 Center.
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Doncic Leads Lakers Past Kings 127-103 in Season Opener
Luka Doncic scored 21 points as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 127-103 at Golden 1 Center on Monday. The Lakers took an early lead they never relinquished.
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Defense and a punt-return takeaway help 49ers beat Denver
San Francisco held Denver out of the end zone until late in Sunday’s 24–14 win at Levi’s Stadium.
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Warriors open preseason with a 104–101 loss to Clippers
Golden State’s Honolulu comeback fell short. The next preseason game is Tuesday against the Lakers at Chase Center.
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Cal’s field hockey pressure finally pays off in overtime at Virginia
The Bears turned a 25–6 shot advantage into a 2–1 overtime road win, their first ACC victory of the season.
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Valkyries control the boards to take the semifinal opener
Golden State beat Las Vegas 71–60 at Chase Center, with second-chance points and bench scoring helping build a 1–0 series lead.
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Chourio beats former Oakland closer as Brewers take 2–0 NLDS lead
Mason Miller was one out from closing Game 2. Chourio’s two-run single instead sent San Diego home facing elimination.
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