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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:43:08 GMT

Bears in Colo. Springs killed after entering home

 The Boston Globe
For the second time in a week, state wildlife officers have killed a mother bear and cubs in Colorado Springs, Colo., that broke into a home....
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:42:28 GMT

Tom Cable gets last look at players vying for roster spots in Raiders' exhibition finale

 San Jose Mercury News
Several Raiders starters held out of win over Seattle Seahawks, but Bruce Gradkowski appears to have wrapped up job as No. 2 quarterback with strong...
By By Steve Corkran
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:41:43 GMT

How good are the Raiders?

 San Francisco Chronicle
Where to start with Thursday night's preseason finale ... Maybe with the 18 Raiders who didn't start against Seattle, as they normally would or will
By vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:40:14 GMT

French 'Spider-Man' in Sydney court over climb

 San Francisco Chronicle
A French skyscraper climber nicknamed "Spider-Man" pleaded not guilty Friday to charges related to his bare-handed climb up a 57-story building in...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:38:08 GMT

Texas youths could face new charge after man dies

 The Boston Globe
Officials say a suburban Dallas man critically wounded in a shooting earlier this month in which two children are charged has died. Dallas - Texas -...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:37:28 GMT

U.S. Open: Teen Beatrice Capra is this year's U.S. Open surprise

 San Jose Mercury News
Making her Grand Slam debut -- indeed, playing in the main draw of any tour-level event for the first time -- the 371st-ranked Capra upset...
By Associated Press
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:36:43 GMT

High school games of the week

 San Francisco Chronicle
Game of the week No. 1 De La Salle-Concord at No. 19 Serra, 1 p.m. Saturday: The last two meetings in San Mateo have been haymakers, with De La Salle...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:35:28 GMT

Shares in a private company are worth what the company says

 USA Today
Q: We own shares of a privately held company that's being bought by Medco Health Solutions (MHS). How much will we get paid?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:35:14 GMT

Seattle teachers OK 3-year contract

 San Francisco Chronicle
Seattle's teachers have approved a new three-year contract, which means classes will begin as scheduled Sept. 8. Shortly after the contract vote...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:34:34 GMT

Karzai calls aide's arrest reminiscent of Soviet times

 The Washington Post
Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke out angrily against the arrest of one of his closest aides last month on corruption charges, saying that the...
By Greg Jaffe
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:32:28 GMT

QB Bruce Gradkowski impresses in Oakland Raiders' exhibition finale

 San Jose Mercury News
Raiders coach Tom Cable wasn't taking many chances in the Raiders' exhibition finale. With quarterback Jason Campbell and running back Michael Bush...
By By Steve Corkran Oakland Tribune
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:31:43 GMT

Isi Sofele - small stature, big responsibility

 San Francisco Chronicle
He's a little guy with a little first name, but Isi Sofele figures to play a big role for Cal in 2010. If the Bears win the coin flip Saturday at...
By jcrumpacker@sfchronicle.com (John Crumpacker)
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:31:24 GMT

Mike Singletary wants winners: Can 49ers validate his wishes?

 USA Today
He's undoubtedly the most physically fit head coach in the NFL, a lean 220, six pounds lighter than he weighed a generation ago as the game's ...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:31:18 GMT

Buckeyes get off to fast start

 The Washington Post
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Moments after brushing aside Marshall 45-7, Ohio State's players could finally say what they've been thinking about for a while....
By RUSTY MILLER
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:14 GMT

Oil lingers near $75 in Asia as stock markets gain

 San Francisco Chronicle
Oil prices lingered near $75 a barrel Friday in Asia, largely holding onto a big gain the day before as investors put a positive spin on U.S....