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Randolph miscast as Nelson’s latest center of attention

Friday, November 6th, 2009 · 5 comments

Coming into the season, the Golden State Volcano Watch had narrowed to a sharp focus. Stephen Jackson was clearly the most likely Warrior to erupt,...
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Crabtree's debut puts Heyward-Bey under the spotlight

The NFL debut of Michael Crabtree this Sunday marks the end of any grace period previously afforded to Oakland’s Darrius Heyward-Bey....
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A’s watch from afar as Swisher, Ethier march through playoffs

There’s a rule in Oakland that states: “thou shalt not trade young, cheap talent”. It’s posted on every wall of the...
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Strange things afoot in Raiders' victory over Eagles

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Halloween may be two weeks away, but the strange doings have already begun in Oakland. The Philadelphia Eagles arrived in the East Bay this...
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DeSean Jackson’s Bay Area return reminds Raiders what they're missing

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NFL law dictates that it takes three years to evaluate a draft choice. But in the case of DeSean Jackson, the verdict is already in. His selection in...
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Stephen Jackson saga hits entertaining new low for Warriors

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The Golden State Warriors’ traveling circus arrived home Tuesday, marking the end of an eventful six-day road trip. The trip should have been a...
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JaMarcus Russell, Raiders fortunate Jeff Garcia is no longer in Oakland

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When the Raiders released Jeff Garcia mere days before the season opener, the move generated some concern among the team’s followers. Without an...
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Cal’s Rose Bowl hopes on the line against USC

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Cal welcomes USC to Memorial Stadium Saturday night, for a prime time Thunderdome game between two Rose Bowl hopefuls. Two teams will enter with...
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Jackson and Ellis air Golden State Warriors' inconvenient truths

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On Monday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors made history. Before playing their first game, suiting up for an exhibition, or even holding an...
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Oakland Raiders need JaMarcus Russell pointed in the right direction Sunday

For the second week in a row, the Oakland Raiders’ defense proved that they’re a far better unit than they were in 2008. Once the primary...
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