Contra Costa Times

Phil Jackson may break bread with Kobe Bryant this week, and here's what that means to you, dear Warriors fan: 1. A round for the house. 2. A viable alternative...

They've known in Anaheim that this day was coming. They've known it since those magical October nights three seasons ago when a World Series was won. They've known it since...

While much is being made of the perfect seasons being enjoyed by Illinois and Boston College, another team is on the road to perfection. Or rather, imperfection. Savannah State, with...

This is how it starts, with arthroscopic surgery in October followed by another in January. A clean-out followed by a spruce-up. No one has ever made money betting the under...

The standing-room-only crowd chanted "Over-rated" and then charged the floor when the buzzer sounded. This is what they envisioned for St. Mary's basketball--a little school playing big-time college basketball. The...

Conference play is about to accelerate into full throttle. Here's a quick handicap of the major conferences, in order of conference strength. Atlantic Coast Whichever team ends up taking home...

It used to take 11 defenders to contain former Cal wide receiver Mariet Ford on a football field. Sometimes even that wasn't enough. Those who recall the final play of...

Drew Brees is in the final year of his contract with the Chargers and likely will depart for free agency at season's end. His 108.7 passer rating trails only Peyton...

All the congratulations are premature, as far as Daron Rahlves is concerned. Rahlves assumed the No. 1 world downhill ranking last month when Stephan Eberharter of Austria retired. While a...

The 49ers returned to work from their off week and are still 1-5. But rather than look back at their worst start in 25 years, they really should look at...