Question: I’m fairly new to waterfowl hunting and had a quick question: When are decoy splashers, as well as decoys that flap (not spin), allowed? (Alejandro)

The Amador Adult Basketball League crowned new champions on the final day of the 2019 fall season on Sunday, December 8 at Amador High School.

Last week, Argonaut High School hosted their annual Quarterback Club Basketball Tournament for the 65th year and the boys championship game came down to our two local favorites, Argonaut and Amador. With the two best players in the league to face off with one another this early in the presea…

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The youth boys basketball school league season is off and running.

Scott Moeszinger of Placerville, 62, sank a hole-in-one during a recent round at Castle Oaks Golf Club. Playing with fellow retired California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officers John Miner and Rick Andrade of Folsom, and Ken Hall of Ione on Tuesday morning, November 26, Mo…

For the sixth straight year, the Calaveras High School varsity boys basketball team finished first at the Riverbank Tournament, but this year’s title did not come easy.

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Take a listen to the weekly Mother Lode fishing report with "The Rodfather" — Brian Conway.

The Central Catholic girls basketball players were rude guests Monday night – arriving at the Argonaut High gym at 4:30 p.m., far earlier than anyone had anticipated. But, the Mustangs were much ruder hosts, as the Argonaut girls wiped out the Raiders 49-24 to snap a two-game losing streak a…

The high school basketball season kicks into high gear this weekend with the start of the busy tournament season, which includes the annual Quarterback Club Tournament at Argonaut High School next week.

The opening round of the Amador Adult Basketball League 2019 fall league playoffs was highlighted by a major upset in the B division as the No. 1 seed was knocked off.

To say Nash Wylie was a valuable member of the Amador High School varsity football team this past season might be understating things just a bit.

Argonaut High School junior Anna Rose made school history at the 2019 CIF State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, November 30 at Woodward Park in Fresno.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Bruce Bochy has always managed with his gut. Those same instincts told him it's nearly time to retire.

Amador County West Little League

Today is Friday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2018. There are 101 days left in the year.

With the NBA playoffs starting Saturday, here are 10 things to know:

Today is Sunday, April 8, the 98th day of 2018. There are 267 days left in the year.

POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Matt Hagan beat defending season champion Robert Hight in the Funny Car final Sunday in the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown was suspended for one game without pay Sunday for kneeing Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev.

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Lucas Siewert scored a career-high 17 points, including a pair of 3-pointers down the stretch and the Colorado Buffaloes beat the Stanford Cardinal 64-56 Sunday for their third win in a row.

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — For one day at Pebble Beach, Ted Potter Jr. was better than the best in the world.

DALLAS (AP) — Isaiah Thomas used his crossover dribble to create an open 3-pointer that helped his new team build a double-digit lead in the first half.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy put together a terrific performance in another victory for Tampa Bay.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Steve Kerr shouted out Luke Walton for his help reaching 250 coaching victories in record time.

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — By forcing the ball out of Jock Landale's hands, Gonzaga was able to avenge a home loss to Saint Mary's and move back into first place in the West Coast Conference.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — JJ Redick wasn't buying any of it.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah spent the better part of 40 minutes dominating California on both ends of the floor. The Utes generated explosive offense through efficient passing and imposed suffocating defense on the Bears.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Wildcats picked an excellent time for what coach Sean Miller called "one of our best overall performances."

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joakim Ryan's breakout game couldn't have come at a better time for the San Jose Sharks.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jason Day sank an 18-inch birdie putt on the sixth playoff hole to beat Alex Noren and win the Farmers Insurance Open in front of empty grandstands on No. 18 at Torrey Pines.

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Mackenzie McDonald knew he was ready to turn pro after his junior year at UCLA. He had just won the NCAA singles and doubles titles and believed he was ready to take the next step.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Philip Rivers is no doubt happy he won't see the Kansas City Chiefs again until next season.

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The Calgary Flames announced today that they have assigned forward Garnet Hathaway to the Stockton Heat of the American Hockey League.

Announcement made by General Manager after McCarthy’s 4th season with the organization

Stockton, Calif. – The Stockton Heat, proud AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, announced today the promotional schedule for the 2017-18 season including themed events, giveaways, specialty jerseys, meal deals and more. 

STOCKTON, Calif. - The 2017 season came to an end for the Stockton Ports on Friday night at Banner Island Ballpark. After winning the Second Half title and edging the Visalia Rawhide and San Jose Giants to earn a playoff berth, the Ports were swept out of the North Division Finals by the Mod…

MODESTO, Calif. - The Stockton Ports will have to win on Friday night to extend their season. Stockton gave up four runs in the bottom of the first inning on Thursday night on its way to an 11-5 loss to the Modesto Nuts that gives Modesto a 2-0 series lead as the best-of-five shifts to Banne…

MODESTO, Calif. - Game 1 of the North Division Finals came down to one swing of the bat and it belonged to Jordan Cowan. Cowan, who hit just two home runs all season, hit a three-run homer off Stockton Ports reliever Angel Duno (0-1) who was pressed into emergency relief duty and it proved t…

Outfielder Seth Brown earns the honor for the month of August 

STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Ports finished the 2017 regular season on a high note Monday night at Banner Island Ballpark. Stockton dispatched the San Jose Giants 7-3 and, in doing so, clinched the Second Half title in the North Division, their first Second Half crown since 2014. The Port…

The team will host game three of the Divisional Finals on Friday, September 8th

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels employed an American League-record 12 pitchers on Labor Day, and Kole Calhoun hit a two-run triple in the 11th inning Monday to beat the Oakland Athletics 11-9.

Fan Appreciation Day will feature giveaways, an award ceremony, and post-game fireworks

STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Ports pulled out a riveting win that earned them a trip to the 2017 California League playoffs on Sunday night. The Ports blew an early 4-0 lead, escaped a late jam and plated a two-out run in the eighth on their way to a 6-5 win over the San Jose Giants. Stoc…

STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Ports enjoyed one of their best nights in franchise history on Thursday night at Banner Island Ballpark. Led by another five-RBI effort by Seth Brown, Stockton plated a whopping 22 runs on 25 hits on their way to a 22-0 drubbing of the Visalia Rawhide to take …

NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Phil Mickelson thinks he found what has been draining him of energy and focus for most of the year. Now it's a matter of whether it can help him start posting better scores and possibly get on a U.S. team for the 23rd consecutive time.

When Drew Brees learned of Lions quarterback Matt Stafford's five-year, $135 million extension, the Saints QB sent a text to his agent, Tom Condon, who also happens to be Stafford's agent.

Top to bottom, the AFC West looks loaded this season. It's also up for grabs.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — One look at the quarterback situations in the NFC West tells you just about everything you need to know about the hierarchy in the division.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Justin Upton is eager to get back into a playoff race. The Los Angeles Angels badly need another big bat to bolster their postseason push.

It’s far too soon to write as fact that NASCAR’s major offseason adjustments to the championship process have served as a cure-all for a sport looking for footing amid a multi-year slide in popularity. But with two weeks left in the regular season, there are certainly signs that the new syst…

Western Michigan (13-1 in 2016) at No. 4 Southern California (10-3), Saturday 5:15 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network)