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Bay Bridge Series: Lowrie, Alonso lead Oakland past S.F.

Jed Lowrie and Yonder Alonso each hit a two-run homer and the A’s take advantage of sloppy play from the Giants to win their third straight game in the Bay Bridge Series, 7-1 on Wednesday night. Oakland goes for the sweep Thursday.

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Republic FC: Affiliation with Earthquakes to end

Although Republic FC president Warren Smith would have liked to maintain affiliation with the San Jose Earthquakes until Sacramento’s anticipated acceptance into Major League Soccer, he understands the move after the Earthquakes signed a two-year affiliation with USL expansion Reno 1868 FC beginning in 2017.

Today’s video: Republic FC looks forward after San Jose elects to terminate affiliation

Furillo: Trust Divac’s ability to assess talent

Kings fans weren’t excited when center Georgios Papagiannis was selected with the 13th pick in the NBA draft. But he’s only 18 and may be ready for the NBA about the time DeMarcus Cousins’ contract expires.

Kings: They enter free agency with familiar holes

Last summer, the Kings tried to make a splash in free agency. In his second offseason as general manager, Vlade Divac faces a familiar challenge.

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