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Russian Oligarchs Foot Most of 2014 Sochi Olympics
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Russian Oligarchs Foot Most of 2014 Sochi Olympics

The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the 2014 Winter Games: Russia's business powerhouses. Read »

3 hours ago
Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the Cards

Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the Cards

Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through. After Oxbow upset Kentucky Derby winner Orb... Read »

4 hours ago
Missy Franklin Gradutes High School, Heads to Cal

Missy Franklin Gradutes High School, Heads to Cal

Olympic star Missy Franklin is graduating from high school and will head to Cal in the fall. Read »

4 hours ago
Kaepernick Growing into Leadership Role

Kaepernick Growing into Leadership Role

Former 49ers quarterback Trent Dilfer, now and ESPN analyst, says he likes what he sees of Kaepernick... Read »

5 hours ago

Amgen Tour of California 2013

The Amgen Tour of California made its way through the Bay Area this weekend. View »

May 19, 2013
Giants Losing Road Trip Mercifully Ends

Giants Losing Road Trip Mercifully Ends

The meeting didn’t work a day earlier. So the Giants went to a wardrobe adjustment Sunday afternoon in a bid to fix... Read »

May 19, 2013
Sweden Wins World Hockey Title

Sweden Wins World Hockey Title

Sweden became the first home team to win the world hockey championships in 27 years, beating Switzerland 5-1... Read »

May 19, 2013
David Beckham Plays Emotional Final Match

David Beckham Plays Emotional Final Match

Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in... Read »

May 19, 2013
Sharks Win with Couture's OT Goal, 2-1

Sharks Win with Couture's OT Goal, 2-1

This time, the Sharks were the beneficiaries of some late game calls. Read »

May 18, 2013
Sharks Win Game 3 in OT

Sharks Win Game 3 in OT

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May 18, 2013
Giants, Lincecum Get Knocked Around in 10-2 Loss

Giants, Lincecum Get Knocked Around in 10-2 Loss

The Giants wrap up series in Denver on Sunday. Read »

May 18, 2013
Coach K Return to U.S. Team No Longer Ruled Out

Coach K Return to U.S. Team No Longer Ruled Out

Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. Read »

May 18, 2013
NHL Fine Sharks $100K For GM Comments

NHL Fine Sharks $100K For GM Comments

The San Jose Sharks have been fined $100,000 for public comments by General Manager Doug Wilson pertaining to... Read »

May 18, 2013
Red Wings Beat Blackhawks 4-1, Even Series

Red Wings Beat Blackhawks 4-1, Even Series

Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago... Read »

May 18, 2013

Scenes from Preakness Stakes

Celebrities and race fans alike arrived for the 138th Preakness Stakes race. Click to see scenes from the day - and... View »

May 18, 2013
Orb Denied: Oxbow Wins Preakness in Upset

Orb Denied: Oxbow Wins Preakness in Upset

History will have to wait at least one more year. Orb, the Kentucky Derby champion who many hoped would become the... Read »

May 18, 2013
Crosby Leads Penguins to Win Over Senators, 4-3

Crosby Leads Penguins to Win Over Senators, 4-3

Pittsburgh leads the series 2-0 heading into Game 3 on Sunday in Ottawa. Read »

May 17, 2013
Giants Lose Denver Slugfest

Giants Lose Denver Slugfest

You could argue that Giants manager Bruce Bochy made a mistake and left Madison Bumgarner on the mound for... Read »

May 17, 2013
Wade Shows Up At Girl's Prom

Wade Shows Up At Girl's Prom

The NBA superstar showed up at Nicole Muxo's prom on Friday. Watch »

May 18, 2013

San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings

San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings View »

May 19, 2013
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