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Giants' Lincecum works his way to another complete game win over A's
June 24, 2009 by
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Looking at the box score from the Giants’ 4-1 win Tuesday night over the A’s, you’d think this was just another no-sweat, Tim Lincecum gem.
He struck out 12 A’s. He pitched his fourth career complete game and second straight against the A’s this season. He allowed...
Giants' Lincecum works his way to another complete game win against A's
June 24, 2009 by
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Looking at the box score from the Giants’ 4-1 win Tuesday night over the A’s, you’d think this was just another no-sweat, Tim Lincecum gem.He struck out 12 A’s. He pitched his fourth career complete game and second straight against the A’s this season. He allowed just seven...
Rickey's return trip to Bay Area in '89 almost ended in San Francisco
June 23, 2009 by
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It’s been 20 seasons since the A’s swept the Giants in the 1989 World Series, a series remembered more for the 7.1 Loma Prieta earthquake that struck before Game 3 at Candlestick Park than for Oakland’s dominance on the field.About a dozen players from that A’s team gathered...
Texas Tech coach takes aim at Browns' Mangini in defense of Crabtree
April 25, 2009 by
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Can we call this Diva-Gate?By any name, Texas Tech coach Mike Leach helped liven up the first day of the NFL draft.After Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree was drafted by the 49ers with the No. 10 pick in the first round, Leach spoke to reporters at team headquarters in Santa...
49ers stand pat and let Crabtree fall to them at No. 10
April 25, 2009 by
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First things first. I think a thank you note from the 49ers to the Raiders is in order. Don’t you?The Raiders chose Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey with the seventh pick in the first round, taking the fastest receiver in the draft but leaving Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree...
As usual, Raiders think fast in NFL draft and grab speedy receiver Heyward-Bey
April 25, 2009 by
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You’ve got to hand it to Raiders boss Al Davis. He’s nothing if not consistent. He had his choice of wide receivers with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL draft, and he took the fastest one, Maryland’s Darrius Heyward-Bey.Most draftniks had Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree and...
Some free draft advice for the Raiders and 49ers
April 22, 2009 by
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The Detroit Lions are on the clock, but I’m more interested in what the Raiders and 49ers are going to do in the first round of the NFL draft on Saturday.Here’s what I think they should do, starting with the Raiders, who have the No. 7 overall pick. Take the best wide receiver...
What rust? Nabokov shines for Sharks in first game back after injury
March 15, 2009 by
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It was Evgeni Nabokov Appreciation Night at the Shark Tank on Saturday.No, not officially. But by the huge ovation Nabokov received from fans during pre-game introductions and the chants of
With Mills back on track, St. Mary's deserves NCAA Tournament berth
March 14, 2009 by
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The reasons behind T.O.'s decision to sign with Buffalo
March 10, 2009 by
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Top 10 reasons Terrell Owens signed with the Buffalo Bills: 10. His good friend Donovan McNabb gave Buffalo two thumbs up. 9. The NFL doesn?t have a team in Siberia. 8. He can see Canada from the window of his new home 7. After striking out in the NFC _ 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys _ he...
A great day for Oregon Ducks baseball
February 27, 2009 by
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I’ve been waiting 28 years to say -- or write -- this about a University of Oregon baseball team: Go Ducks! I watched my former team beat St. Mary’s last week in their season-opener in Moraga. Today, I followed the inning-by-inning action via Adam Jude’s “Talkin...
More signs that sports world can't escape harsh economic reality
February 25, 2009 by
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If you didn?t already know the economy was in freefall, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hammered home that reality Wednesday. The NFL confirmed that Goodell is voluntarily taking a 20-25 percent pay cut from the $11 million in salary and bonuses he was to receive in the 2008 fiscal year, which ...
With Martz out and Raye in, 49ers' offense in peril of taking another tumble in 2009
January 31, 2009 by
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For the sake of all 49ers fan, I hope I?m wrong, but I have a feeling you and your team are going to miss offensive coordinator Mike Martz before too long. After firing Martz then conducting an exhaustive search, coach Mike Singletary hired Jimmy Raye as the 49ers? new offensive coordinator. ...
Steelers will ride No. 1 ranked defense to Super Bowl victory over Cardinals
January 26, 2009 by
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I was watching a cable news channel this morning when a story came on about a Kodiak bear from the Pittsburgh Zoo predicting the winner of Super Bowl XLIII. There were two boxes, one with a Pittsburgh Steelers logo, and the other with an Arizona Cardinals logo. Shockingly, a bear from the ...
Round 3 of Sharks vs. Flames has a playoff feel to it
January 16, 2009 by
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Playoff hockey in January? That?s the way it looked to me from high above the rink at the Shark Tank, and that?s the way it felt for those on the ice Thursday night in Round 3 between the Sharks and Calgary Flames. For the first time all season, the Sharks lost a home game in regulation, ...
Remember the start of Rickey Henderson's Hall of Fame career
January 12, 2009 by
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When I heard the news earlier today that Rickey Henderson had been elected into baseball?s Hall of Fame, I had a flashback to the first time I saw him play for the A?s. It was 1979, and the A?s were in the midst of a 54-108 season. I was at the Coliseum with a handful of fans, enjoying the ...
Mills vs. Foster duel highlights St. Mary's victory over Santa Clara
January 10, 2009 by
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Ravens' Reed shows 49ers what they're missing
January 05, 2009 by
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Does Baltimore Ravens free safety Ed Reed have a fan club? If he does, sign me up. This is a player I'd definitely pay to see, and there aren't many NFL free safeties in this era that I could say that about.Reed put on another dazzling show Sunday in the Ravens' 27-9 playoff...
Ravens' Reed shows the 49ers what they're missing
January 05, 2009 by
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Does Baltimore Ravens free safety Ed Reed have a fan club? If he does, sign me up. This is a player I’d definitely pay to see, and there aren’t many NFL free safeties in this era that I could say that about.Reed put on another dazzling show Sunday in the Ravens’ 27-9 playoff...
Utah makes a statement for West Coast football
January 03, 2009 by
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Friday was a beautiful day for fans of West Coast football, myself included. I have no special connection to Utah. I went to Oregon. I don't even know what a Ute is. But I love the fact that the Utes beat Alabama 31-17 in the Sugar Bowl.Maybe for at least a day or so we can stop...
Utah makes a statement for West Coast football
January 03, 2009 by
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Friday was a beautiful day for fans of West Coast football, myself included. I have no special connection to Utah. I went to Oregon. I don’t even know what a Ute is. But I love the fact that the Utes beat Alabama 31-17 in the Sugar Bowl.Maybe for at least a day or so we can stop...
Montgomery has Bears playing with passion and precision in win over Arizona
January 03, 2009 by
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Take Lute Olson away from Arizona. Bring Mike Montgomery to Cal. What do you get?You got your answer Friday night at Haas Pavilion.Montgomery's Bears opened the Pac-10 season with a 69-55 victory over a once mighty Arizona team that missed Olson last year when he took a "temporary...
Montgomery has Bears playing with passion and precision in win over Arizona
January 03, 2009 by
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Take Lute Olson away from Arizona. Bring Mike Montgomery to Cal. What do you get?You got your answer Friday night at Haas Pavilion.Montgomery’s Bears opened the Pac-10 season with a 69-55 victory over a once mighty Arizona team that missed Olson last year when he took a “temporary”...
Cal's Follett, Best come up big in Emerald Bowl win
December 28, 2008 by
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Cal and Miami were tied 17-17. The clock was down to 3:45 and counting in the fourth quarter. My money was on the Emerald Bowl going to overtime Saturday night at AT&T Park. Then Cal senior linebacker Zack Follett stepped up and did what he had done so often before in his career. He made a ...
It will be strength vs. weakness when Cal runs against Miami
December 26, 2008 by
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As they prepared for Saturday night's Emerald Bowl at AT&T Park against Miami, the Cal Bears made sure to let us know how fast, athletic and talented the Hurricanes are. Hey, that's Football 101. You always praise your opponent in public.But I wonder what the Bears are...
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