BY RICK PORCARO The A’s jumped on Toronto starter Alek Manoah for three first inning runs, and Cole Irvin made them stand up, pitching eight dominant innings in his best start of the year as Oakland returned home with a 5-1 win over the Blue Jays in front of a …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Soaking in sunny skies and clear water on a boat is the best way to enjoy the season. Check out these reasons why you should buy a boat this summer. Let the boating lifestyle become your new thing. If you love water and want to spend more …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS “A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins.” ~Laurie Colwin, Home Cooking One of the best things about summer is the joy of eating a delicious juicy tomato picked fresh off the vine and delivered to your farmers’ market the same day. The …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Horse owners are responsible for ensuring the well-being of their animals. Use these tips to help your horses thrive this summer, no matter how hot it gets. As the summer temperatures rise, most people stay indoors and crank up the AC. Unfortunately, outdoor animals like horses may …

BY RICK PORCARO In a lost season that seems destined to surpass 100 losses by early September, the Athletics suffered what might be remembered as their worst loss of all Thursday afternoon, wasting 7 2/3 no-hit innings by Frankie Montas only to see their wretched bullpen gift the Seattle Mariners …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Nearly two generations after appearing at Live Aid and becoming one of the largest stars in the MTV galaxy, British new wave pioneer Howard Jones delivered a jubilant performance highlighting his four decade career in music Wednesday night at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco. Jones, 67, …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Does your back ache, and is the pain stopping you from going about your day freely? Discover everyday habits that’ll relieve your back pain. Back pain affects various aspects of your life. Besides the jolting aches and discomfort, back pain also hinders one’s sleep, focus, and ability …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole stepped up big when it mattered most, leading Golden State back from a third quarter deficit to move within a game of the NBA championship with a 104-94 win over the Boston Celtics Monday night at Chase Center. The Warriors led from …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski jumped on Dodgers starter Julio Urias for first inning home runs to give the Giants all the offense they needed in a 2-0 win over Los Angeles Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park. The game quickly developed into a pitchers duel, with Carlos …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Riding an e-bike comes with risks, but it’s not different than riding a regular one. Learn the best ways to avoid accidents while riding your e-bike. The main difference between a regular bike and an e-bike is the added motor that gives you the option to rest …