Giants Hold On To Beat A's, 9-8

• Panthers beat Wild 4-3 in overtime bout; Marchand scores twice

  

• Panthers score 4 times in 3rd to beat Blackhawks 5-1

  

• Lakers beat Bulls 129-118 at United Center

  

• San Francisco police officer hit by fleeing driver in Oakland

  

• Sixers to honor Allen Iverson and 2001 East champions this weekend

  

• Pistons rout Kings 139-116 for 5th victory in 6 games

  

• Bay Area health care workers hold vigil for Alex Pretti

  

• Holy Angels boys basketball player plans for comeback after injury