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Tour of California: Leopold Konig wins Mount Diablo stage; Tejay van Garderen poised to win race

Czech pro Konig launches an assault 400 yards from the finish to beat Colombia's Janier Acevedo, who finishes second, and No. 3 van Garderen, who is considered the next big American cyclist

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San Francisco Giants routed 10-2 by Colorado Rockies

Pitching and defense fail again as the San Francisco Giants fall 10-2 to the Colorado Rockies. The Giants fell to 1-4 on their trip, with 12 errors.


	Logan Couture goal gives San Jose Sharks overtime win Sharks 2, Kings 1: San Jose gets physical in bringing down Los Angeles in overtime Sharks notebook: General manager Doug Wilson's defense of Raffi Torres results in $100,000 fine from league San Francisco Giants routed 10-2 by Colorado Rockies Oxbow wins Preakness; Orb finishes fourth San Jose Earthquakes tie Colorado Rapids 1-1 San Jose SaberCats defeat Jacksonville Sharks 57-36 Two national high school records fall at NCS swimming finals Palo Alto baseball defeats Bellarmine NHL: Detroit Red Wings decisively tie series vs. Chicago Blackhawks NBA: Indiana Pacers oust New York Knicks MLB: Brandon McCarthy shuts out Miami for first win this season Motor sports: Ed Carpenter, stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George, captures Indy 500 pole

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	Tour of California: Leopold Konig wins Mount Diablo stage; Tejay van Garderen poised to win race Czech pro Konig launches an assault 400 yards from the finish to beat Colombia's Janier Acevedo, who finishes second, and No. 3 van Garderen, who is considered the next big American cyclist Tour of California: Tejay van Garderen can seal win in Livermore-to-Mount Diablo stage Amgen Tour of California: In San Jose, cycling fans lining route look like the Lycra-wearing athletes -- with one big difference Live coverage: Amgen Tour of California Tour of California: Van Garderen retains overall lead Tour of California: Evelyn Stevens in control of women's time trial Tour of California: Cyclists prepare for time trial San Jose stage of Tour of California has limited parking Live blog: Amgen Tour of California's San Jose time trials Tour of California: San Jose time trial's ascent a demanding test


	Fantasy baseball: The best pitching available Preakness lives up to crazy reputation Oxbow wins Preakness Stakes David Beckham made huge impact on soccer, on and off field Branch Rickey's grandson calls Jackie Robinson's movie '42' a big hit Tearful Jarrett Jack says he hopes to stay with Golden State Warriors Kiszla: Josh Kroenke's passion is winning, in any sport Video: Preakness preview with The Saratogian's Andrew Champagne Ex-NBA Players Association chief sues NBA NBA playoffs: Grizzlies vs. Spurs Western Conference finals preview


	New Raiders punter Chris Kluwe says football is his focus Kluwe, who played eight seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, will compete with Marquette King for the chance to replace veteran punter Shane Lechler. Agent: Charles Woodson planning to visit Raiders Oakland Raiders' Josh Cribbs downplays knee recovery Raiders confirm they've signed Josh Cribbs


	Castro Valley's Nate Moore jumps over 50 feet, joins elite company The junior's triple jump mark ranks high on NCS all-time list East Bay high school sports scoreboard for Saturday, May 18 Emery High relay sets bar high at NCS Class A track meet


	Purdy: San Jose Sharks pull off overtime win in 'Survivor' game Purdy: San Jose Sharks need an atypical response to get back into this series Kawakami: Warriors' future is bright, but more's needed to be title contenders Poole: Players actually want to stay with Warriors organization


	Record-setting Cal men's golf team, Saint Mary's both advance to NCAA Championship Jolene Henderson pitches no-hitter as Cal remains alive in NCAA softball tournament. Stanford softball team loses to Nebraska, faces elimination Cal softball team blanked by Michigan in NCAA tournament


	Super Bowl 50: Inside Tuesday's owners vote On Tuesday, 32 of the country's richest and most powerful people will file into a boardroom in Boston. At 10:30 a.m. PDT, the NFL team owners each will write just two words -- 'San Francisco' or 'South Florida' -- on a piece of paper, deciding the fate of the biggest planned sporting event in Bay Area history: the 50th Super Bowl. Super Bowl 50: Few cities get shot to host big game Colin Kaepernick's tattoos to be featured in ESPN The Magazine Google, Apple, Intel and other Silicon Valley heavyweights pledge millions to Bay Area Super Bowl bid


	Warriors notebook: Rest comes just in time for Andrew Bogut The center looks for his left ankle to become stronger in the offseason. Kawakami: Warriors' future is bright, but more's needed to be title contenders Poole: Players actually want to stay with Warriors organization Warriors' Andrew Bogut ready to do some healing


	A's 2, Royals 1: Tommy Milone makes like 'Houdini' in victory Starter gets out of jams while allowing just one run over six innings as Oakland emerges with second straight win by the same score A's activate Chris Young from disabled list Adam Rosales, Josh Donaldson keep Jarrod Parker from undeserving defeat Oakland A's lefty Brett Anderson may not pitch again before All-Star break


	San Francisco Giants routed 10-2 by Colorado Rockies Pitching and defense fail again as the San Francisco Giants fall 10-2 to the Colorado Rockies. The Giants fell to 1-4 on their trip, with 12 errors. San Francisco Giants lose wild one to Colorado Rockies, 10-9 Live chat: Inside the San Francisco Giants, Friday at 1 p.m. Giants recover from 6-0 hole, rally to beat Rockies


	Postseason NHL Schedule Postseason NBA Schedule National League Standings American League Standings Saturday's Sports Scoreboard Santana strong but Royals can't score against A's Couture's OT goal gives Sharks 2-1 win over Kings Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings Sanchez struggles in Detroit's loss to Texas Bianchi's single in 10th lifts Brewers over Cards