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Monthly Brain Cycles Predict Seizures in Patients with Epilepsy
UCSF neurologists have discovered monthly cycles of brain activity linked to seizures in patients with epilepsy.
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Buster Olney's top 10 shortstops: Are Lindor and Correa MLB's Magic and Bird?
These young franchise shortstops have begun a rivalry that will last for years. But who's better?
Real or not? Reasons for the sloooow hot stove season
This winter's freeze-out of top free agents isn't an accident, but what's keeping the best available talents on the market well into January?
Buster Olney's top 10 third basemen: Stars sizzle at the hot corner
Starting with guys such as Nolan Arenado and Kris Bryant, third is stocked with top performers, but they can't all be No. 1. And where's Manny Machado?
What would happen if a baseball game went 50 innings?
Since baseball has no clock, a game could last forever ... or could it? We test September's 19-inning Boston-Toronto epic to see how much players -- and fans -- could endure.
Reports: Padres trade 2B Solarte to Blue Jays
The Blue Jays are acquiring second baseman Yangervis Solarte in a trade with the Padres, according to multiple reports.
Buster Olney's top 10 second basemen: Trust us, it's not just Jose Altuve 10 times
The Astros' all-world infielder is the clear choice for No. 1. But beyond him, the competition gets fierce.
Pearl Toy: Bringing Music and Joy to the UCSF Community for 20 years
Pearl Toy, professor emeritus of Laboratory Medicine in the UCSF School of Medicine who worked on transfusion safety, believes scientists and musicians share goals and traits.
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Rangers, Nippon Ham Fighters begin new deal
The Texas Rangers and Japan's Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters are starting a multiyear agreement this year that will involve baseball and business operations.
Winter league play begins in Puerto Rico
The 80th version of the Puerto Rican winter league returned on Friday, albeit under difficult circumstances, with a doubleheader in the western city of Mayaguez: Santurce vs. Carolina in the opener and Caguas vs. Mayaguez in the nightcap.
Buster Olney's top 10 first basemen: Make way for a new generation of sluggers
Where future Hall of Famers used to dominate, a younger group of power hitters has pushed its way into the ranks of baseball's best.
Free-agent ace faceoff: Would you rather sign Yu Darvish or Jake Arrieta?
They're the top arms on the market, but there are questions about both pitchers. We break down their resumes and let you decide which is the best bet.
This could be Gleyber Torres' year, but the Yankees are still shopping
Right now, What's on second and I Don't Know is on third. But those holes could be filled by the Yankees' top prospect -- and a veteran recruit.
Correa sinks $5K charity shot at Rockets game
Astros star Carlos Correa won $5,000 for charity by draining a free throw Thursday night at the Rockets' home game against the Warriors.
White Sox get Avilan, Soria in 3-team deal
The Dodgers acquired left-handed reliever Scott Alexander from the Royals in a three-team trade that also included the White Sox. Veteran relievers Luis Avilan and Joakim Soria will go to Chicago in the deal.
Dodgers turn to Mark Prior as bullpen coach
Among several moves on Thursday, the Dodgers added ex-MLBer Mark Prior as their bullpen coach.
Julie Ann Sosa Appointed As Chair of Surgery
UCSF School of Medicine Dean Talmadge King, Jr. today announced the appointment of Julie Ann Sosa as the new chair of the UCSF Department of Surgery, effective April 1, 2018.
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ESPN: MLB, union to discuss pace changes
MLB and the Players Association will meet next week to discuss pace-of-play initiatives for 2018
Roundtable: Why is this hot stove season so cold, and what will happen when it heats up?
The pace of this offseason has been positively glacial. We examine the reasons so many free agents are still unsigned -- and make predictions for the coming thaw.
Buster Olney's top 10 catchers: Young backstops challenge Posey's reign
The Giant has long been MLB's best catcher. But can he fend off stiff competition from rising stars like Gary Sanchez or Willson Contreras this year?