In January, local bat-maker Ray DeMarini had plenty of ideas on how deep-pocketed Wilson Sporting Goods Co. might advance his plans. Now, nine months after Wilson bought DeMarini Sports Inc. for $18 ...

When Groveland South Lake softball pitcher Shaina Dent needs an out, chances are that she is going to throw a rise ball — her best pitch. It may start in the strike zone and look like a pitch that ...

A GRIP ON SPORTS • The Pac-12 Conference is known for being great at a lot of sports not named football or basketball. From golf to volleyball, its members still dominate when the national ...

Major League Baseball is testing a new iteration of an “enhanced-grip” baseball in the Double-A Southern League this season, which starts Friday. A similar test was called off early last year after it ...