From The Associated Press

From The Associated Press

OAKLAND — Lenny DiNardo was lights out again, and the Oakland Athletics found enough offense to avoid the embarrassment of being swept by the Royals at home for the first time in almost two decades.

ALAMEDA — Lane Kiffin hoped that one of his quarterbacks would make it obvious in the preseason who should start when the regular season begins.

SAN FRANCISCO — Halfway through the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason schedule, coach Mike Nolan realizes he’ll have some difficult decisions when he picks his starters and a final roster next month.

MIAMI — San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy believes his team hasn’t gotten its share of breaks this season.

From The Associated Press