SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Zito had a forgettable first half.

SAN FRANCISCO — Giants general manager Brian Sabean and owner Peter Magowan agree that San Francisco might have to endure a couple more years of losing to turn around the franchise.

MINNEAPOLIS — Johan Santana is getting on that familiar roll.

CARSON — Before David Beckham can make America love soccer, he has to get used to soccer in America.

BOURG-EN-BRESSE, France — Slow through the flats, and fast in the mountains — that’s just what some riders are predicting as the Tour de France enters the Alps.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tairia Flowers hit a first-inning grand slam, taking advantage of an intentional walk before her, to lead the United States to an 8-0 victory over China in the World Cup of Softball on Friday night.

The numerous medals, ribbons and certificates on a wall in her bedroom only tell part of Susan Jackson’s story.

The weekend of July 14-15, the Napa Valley Water Polo Club will host the Fourth Annual Napa Valley Masters Water Polo Tournament at Napa Valley College. 

Today

Arica Covey

• Napa River

Anglers — Prepare your A.P.s. Mother Nature loves to assert herself into outdoor activities from time to time. Is it a test? Just having fun? Or, telling us to “Prepare Alternate Plans?”