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Gonzalez pitches A's past Angels, 8-0 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:21AMOAKLAND, Calif.—Gio Gonzalez pitched six innings to win a season-best third straight start, Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a two-run homer and the Oakland Athletics snapped a four-game losing streak with an 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
LaBoy makes final cut Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:21PMFormer Marin Catholic High standout Travis LaBoy was not among the final cuts to make the 49ers roster announced by the team Friday afternoon.
Oakland Raiders linebacker/defensive end Trevor Scott has shown his versatility Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:13PMHis ability at LB and DE may let Raiders employ a 3-4 look
Oakland Raiders' Bart Scott aids defense with versatility Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:57PMDefender's ability at LB/DE may allow Raiders to use 3-4
Fantasy Football Rankings: The NFL All-Sleeper Team Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:31PMLadies and gentlemen, you are all currently looking at the projected No. 1 draft pick in many a fantasy league. Also, you are looking at the best-looking man with gold instead of teeth. Somehow, he pulls it off. For many years, Chris Johnson would have been the automatic first pick. But as fantasy football has evolved, many avid players have deviated from the usual snake draft format, but have ...
The Five Most Important Questions for Cal Football Entering 2010 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:31PMThis time last year, California was poised to mend the scars from a stretch where the Golden Bears had gone 44-19, yet failed to secure a BCS bid. Behind the fleet feet of Jahvid Best , the team soared to a record of 3-0 and a No. 6 ranking for its fourth appearance in the top ten in the last five years. Unfortunately, it took only two weeks for rock to become rubble and the walls to come ...
Wolfe: NFL preseason causes questions Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:25PMThe NFL preseason is over thankfully. Just trying to figure out what these games that don’t count really meant is not really easy to do. It leaves us with more questions than anything else.
Local fans can hear Raiders games Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:09PMLocal fans can hear Raiders games The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 3, 2010 06:15PM MDT Every game of the Oakland Raiders’ upcoming NFL season will be broadcast on Salt Lake City’s 570 AM, the station announced. The Raiders begin their season at Tennessee on Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. MDT. Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be ...
A's have winning mark vs. remaining opponents Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:50PMA's have winning mark vs. remaining opponents
Raiders RB Bush to Miss 4 Weeks Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:53PMMichael Bush's fractured wrist will cost him the first month of the season. Michael Bush - Running back - President - United States - Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders Are Ready To Start Season, but Are They Ready To Start Winning? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:32PMThe Oakland Raiders have finished the 2010 preseason schedule with a 3-1 record and are now looking to prove they can play just as well, if not better, during the regular season. The Raiders have been trying to rebuild ever since losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's in the Gruden Bowl. Now, as the regular season is about to kick off, the Raiders will once again attempt to put those years behind ...
What’s next for Seattle receiver? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:11PMALAMEDA, Calif. — T.J. Houshmandzadeh didn’t play in Seattle’s final exhibition game Thursday night, a loss against the Oakland Raiders. That wasn’t a surprise. Many of Seattle’s veterans got the day off, including quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, linebacker Lofa Tatupu and cornerback Marcus Trufant.
FANTASTY FOOTBALL: Old faces, new places with quarterbacks Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:03PMThis offseason, Brett Favre got all the headlines (as usual) about whether or not he would return to the Vikings.
Montario Hardesty Out for Year: Who Can Cleveland Browns Turn To? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:02PMAfter rookie Montario Hardesty tore his ACL in Thursday night’s game against the Bears, the Cleveland Browns were left with questions at the running back position. The Browns still have Jerome Harrison, Peyton Hills, and James Davis on their roster, but the best option may be to sign a free agent. Jerome Harrison is entering his fifth year in the NFL, all with Cleveland, and has started a total ...
Friday Links: Injuries strike on final night of preseason Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:46PMThe preseason wrapped up last night with all 32 teams in action. And after three weeks of relatively injury-free meaningless football, there were some interesting injuries in the final week of the preseason. The knee injury suffered by Byron Leftwich isn’t as bad as initially feared, but Leftwich will at least miss the opener. Tony Sparano [...]
Reason for concerns: AFC West Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:44PM1. Inexperience/injuries on O-line. Denver likely will start two rookies -- LG Zane Beadles and C J.D. Walton -- and while there's talent, there's a learning curve.
Seahawks wrap up preseason with 27-24 loss to Raiders Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:25PMOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bruce Gradkowski threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter, and Kyle Boller also threw a scoring pass and Swayze Waters kicked two field goals for Oakland (3-1).
College Recap: USC rolls to big win at Hawaii Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:24PMHONOLULU -- Finally, some good news for Southern California football.
Raiders deny interest in Leinart Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:12AMALAMEDA — The Oakland Raiders have plenty of roster moves they need to make before the start of the season. Apparently trading for Matt Leinart isn’t one of them. The Raiders denied a report from ESPN on Wednesday that said the team has had discussions about trading with Arizona for Leinart.
Top 25 College Football Preview Capsules Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:35AMLine: Ohio State by 28½. Series Record: Ohio State leads 1-0. Last Meeting: 2004, Ohio State 24-21.
Several Bears facing audition, subtraction Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:16AMThe Bears' preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns may lack sex appeal but not emotion and intrigue. With the final cutdown from 75 to 53 on Saturday, tonight's game will serve as the final audition for many players, including high draft picks and notable veterans. Adding to the drama is the fact that the Bears are expected to keep three quarterbacks. Here's a closer look at some key ...
Choctaws prepare for redone Majors Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:06AMMillsaps is led by a new coach, Aaron Pelch, who also brought in new coordinators.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell, tight end Zach Miller are on same page Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:53PMRaiders quarterback has security blanket in talented tight endRead the full story here: Raiders
Novato Notebook Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:45PMPonies, Colts score youth football wins The San Marin Ponies Junior Pee Wee team (9-10 year olds) defeated the Sonoma Junior Dragons Saturday, 13-7, at Arnold Field in Sonoma.
N.J. program for women- and minority-owned businesses celebrates first anniversary Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:43PMJerry McCrea/The Star-LedgerExterior view of the Leroy F. Smith, Jr. Public Safety building in Newark. NEWARK — Robyn Bercaw’s Pittstown company, Safety Down Under, makes shock-absorbing wood-fiber surfaces intended to prevent children’s injuries on playgrounds. But her company didn’t have...
USC-Hawaii Preview Capsule Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:36PMWith the Rose Bowl out of the picture because of NCAA sanctions, Southern California is looking to go undefeated this year. The Trojans finished 9-4 last season, the most losses since 2001, and were fifth in the Pac-10.
Top 25 Preview Capsules Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:36PMLine: Ohio State by 28 1/2. Series Record: Ohio State leads 1-0. Last Meeting: 2004, Ohio State 24-21. Marshall wants to get off to a good start under new head coach Doc Holliday. Ohio State is out to preserve its lofty ranking heading into a showdown with No. 13 Miami on Sept. 11 at Ohio Stadium.
Raiders deny reported interest in a Leinart trade Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:32PMALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders have plenty of roster moves they need to make before the start of the season.
Oakland Raider Position Battles to Watch for in the Last Preseason Game Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:31PMIn many ways, the Oakland Raiders are a rebuilt team. In other ways, the Raiders are still in transition. Just how much transition are they in? That largely depends on the result of the battles for positions on the team. I expect Thursday's game against the Seattle Seahawks to be played hard because some of these battles may come down to it. Turn the page to have a look at them. Begin Slideshow
Top 25 Preview Capsules Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:28PMLine: Ohio State by 28 1/2.
Matt Leinart faces uphill battle to be a starter again Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:52PMAfter a day full of Matt Leinart posts, let's pause for a moment and take stock of where things stand.First, Leinart's time in Arizona appears to be over.Second, Leinart has done himself no favors with the things he has recently...
Preseason Week Four Preview: Seattle at Oakland Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:48AMThursday Oakland Coliseum plays host to two long-time rivals that are searching for the answer to the same question: how do you turn around a franchise that’s entrenched in losing? The Oakland Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks were one-time division foes that faced each other 50 times during a 25-year stint in which both played in [...]
Raiders’ run defense still a work in progress Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:11AMALAMEDA — Fixing a porous run defense has been one of the top priorities for the Oakland Raiders leading up to this season.
NFL Capsules - NFC: Redskins go long to play a friendly, visit Arizona Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:56AMASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Like many of his Washington Redskins teammates, Derrick Dockery shook his head when asked about this week's game. "Why," Dockery said, "couldn't they come here?"
Power Ranking the Hottest Women to Ever Date an NFL QB Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:01AMNFL quarterbacks are girl magnets. Such is a fact of life. QB's not only have rocket arms; they also have smoking hot wives and girlfriends. So instead of hating on them. Let's embrace their ability to attract the opposite sex. On this list are the most beautiful women around. They include swimsuit models, beauty queens, pop-stars, actresses, and more! Here's a power ranking of some of the ...
Cards QBs get win over Bears Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:06AMNot exactly a dominant performance by Derek Anderson. Not quite redemption, either, for Matt Leinart, but a win for Arizona.
Burgess back with Patriots Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:49AMFOXBORO - Derrick Burgess didn't do much to clear up the mystery of his 17-day absence from training camp when he practiced for the first time Sunday.
Raiders giddy, but can they win games? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:13AMThe Oakland Raiders Summer of Euphoria was thoroughly enjoyed and lasted for a long time, but it’s September now.
Kenny Stabler to speak at Gulf Coast Athletic Club in Gulf Shores Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:38AMGULF SHORES, Ala. — Craft Farms Golf Club will host one of the Crimson Tide’s greatest quarterbacks, as well as an NFL legend, Kenny Stabler, when the Gulf Coast Athletic Club meets on September.
Bears look terrible, no matter how Jay spins things Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:16AMI think I speak for a lot of Bears fans when I say that the 14-9 exhibition loss Saturday to the Arizona Cardinals was seriously demoralizing.The preseason isn't about scores; it's about looking at new guys and trying new things. We know that.But it's also about carving out an identity in the cookie-cutter sameness of the NFL, an identity that can carry a team forward with certainty, swagger and ...
Defensive backs aim to stick around Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:43PMIf cutdown anxiety is bubbling through the ranks, with Saturday's trimming to 53 players looming, it was not evident in the demeanor of Raiders rookie safety Stevie Brown on Tuesday. Brown walked off the practice field in Alameda and calmly reflected on his... Oakland Raiders - NFL - Sports - Football - American
Raiders' QB Campbell returns to practice Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:22AMALAMEDA, Calif. - Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell practiced for the first time since being carted off the field during a preseason loss to San Francisco on Saturday. The team still is unsure whether he'll play this week. Campbell appeared fine during a light 90-minute workout yesterday in no pads and showed no lingering effects from the stinger he suffered after being hit by 49ers ...
Pats face tense time with roster cut ahead Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:10AMBOSTON — When Mike Wright was coming out of high school, no Division I team wanted him. When he was leaving college, no NFL team drafted him. ... - By HOWARD ULMAN the associated press
NFL Notebook: Brown, Holmgren at odds over 'firing' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:06AMCLEVELAND -- Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown still has a pretty nice stiff arm. Brown, considered the greatest Brown of them all, informed Cleveland president Mike Holmgren that he will not attend the Sept. 19 ceremony when the team unveils its new ring of honor.
Tense time for Pats players Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:00AMBOSTON -- When Mike Wright was coming out of high school, no Division I team wanted him. When he was leaving college, no NFL team drafted him. When the New England Patriots cut their roster today, there’s no chance he’ll be released.
Briefs: Skins, Rams swap draftees Morris, Davis Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:59AMMonday's news briefs: Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell is practicing again. Whether he'll play in Thursday's preseason finale is uncertain. Oakland Raider - Jason Campbell - NFL - Quarterback - Football
49ers report: Review of San Francisco's game Saturday against Oakland Raiders Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:39AM49ERS REPORTA review of Saturday's game:Thumbs upCB Phillip Adams: Getting a shot as a punt returner, the seventh-round pick could have made an impression simply by catching the ball cleanly.
Tense time for Pats players Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:36AMMonday August 30, 2010 Associated Press BOSTON -- When Mike Wright was coming out of high school, no Division I team wanted him.
San Francisco 49ers report: A review of Saturday's game against the Oakland Raiders Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:31AM49ERS REPORTA review of Saturday's game:Thumbs upCB Phillip Adams: Getting a shot as a punt returner, the seventh-round pick could have made an impression simply by catching the ball cleanly.
You pick it: AFC West storylines Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:28PMThe candidates are: Schilens has surgery: Oakland’s No. 1 receiver, Chaz Schilens , had arthroscopic surgery on his knee. The team hopes he can return by the season opener at Tennessee on Sept. 12. Clady returns : Denver All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady returned to practice, four months after tearing his patella tendon in his knee while playing pickup basketball. Bush breaks his thumb: Oakland ...