Sports round-up for April 9: A’s win over Angels is eclipsed by tragic death of pitcher; San Jose desperately wants A’s for themselves, and Comcast delivers spotty coverage (shocking we know).
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Only hours after Wednesday night’s game against the A’s, L.A. Angels’ rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others are killed in a hit and run in Fullerton. CBS5 AP (don’t sue us!) via Chron
A’s beat Angels 6-4 CBS5
Brewers beat Giants 4-2 CBS5
Warriors lose to Timberwolves 97-105 CBS5
San Jose really wants A’s, A’s really want San Jose, but Giants’ territory rights in Santa Clara County create sporty love triangle. People start throwing around words like “self-determination.” CBS5
FROM THE SF CHRONICLE
Susan Slusser: A’s wait until final moment’s of Wednesday’s game to come alive
Ray Ratto: Death sucks, especially when you’re 22, The Sharks will miss out on almost every trophy except the important one
Bruce Jenkins: Comcast sports coverage fail
Henry Schulman: Who’s on first? Rich Aurilia replaces Travis Ishikawa at first base, Randy Johnson’s debut: The good, bad, and ugly
AP (please don’t sue us!): Sharks players Patrick Marleau and Ryane Clowe hit the ice for tonight’s home finale
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