Avalanche bury Sharks
SAN JOSE — Joe Sakic and Brett Clark each had two goals and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche snapped out of a slump with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Wade’s 32 sinks Kings
SACRAMENTO — Dwyane Wade had 32 points, including seven in overtime, and added 11 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 93-91 victory over the slumping Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.
Bonds, Giants agree on $16 million, 1-year deal
NEW YORK — Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants reached agreement on a $16 million, one-year contract Thursday night that will keep the controversial slugger in the Bay Area to take aim at baseball’s home run record.
NOTES AND QUOTES: NorCal PGA meeting Dec. 11 at Silverado Resort
The Northern California PGA will recognize its 2006 award winners at its annual membership meeting Dec. 11 at Silverado Resort, with more than 300 golf professionals and industry leaders anticipated to attend.
St. Helena, Calistoga pick up tournament victories
The Upvalley was full of basketball games Thursday night, as it will be again today and Saturday.
Eisiminger, Kendall, Miller combine to lead Vintage High boys hoops over Vallejo
A.J. Eisiminger had 26 points, Kip Kendall had 17 points and 14 assists, and Darrell Miller had 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks to lead the Vintage High School boys basketball team to a 73-65 non-league win over Vallejo Wednesday night at Bottari Gym. Vince Pappas and Jordan Long both played well defensively coming off the bench for the Crushers.
Vintage wins, Napa loses in Wine Valley
Vintage High School got off to a good start in the Wine Valley Tournament, defeating Santa Rosa Thursday night in the first round, 56-43, as A.J. Eisiminger, a power forward, had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Valley athletes named All-League
Napa Valley high school athletic teams have earned substantial All-League recognition from their respective conferences.
Sports Capsule: Five Star State Cheer and Dance Company holds State Championships in town
The Five Star State Cheer and Dance Company held its 15th annual State Championships last Sunday at Napa High School’s Messner Gym.
Jack London’s wild is calling
GLEN ELLEN — Jack London’s life was a meteor that entered the atmosphere with such speed and ferocity, it’s no wonder there was nothing left but ashes at his grave.
Catfish at Berryessa cooling off, hot time for salmon and trout
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Point Reyes non-native deer to be killed off over 15 years
POINT REYES STATION — The National Park Service has approved a disputed plan to eliminate about 1,300 non-native deer from Point Reyes National Seashore over the next 15 years.