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DeadlineUPDATE with comment from NBA Commissioner: Adam Silver, the NBA Commissioner, has weighed in on the Golden State Warriors‘ non-visit to the White House. “I was in favor of the team visiting the White House and thought it was a rare opportunity for …Donald Trump says Warriors not welcome at White HouseESPNPresident Donald Trump withdraws […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wP2vcM via IFTTT

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (blog)OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 22: Blake Treinen #39 and Josh Phegley #19 of the Oakland Athletics shake hands after they defeated the Texas Rangers 4-1 at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on September 22, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W.Instant Replay: 4-1 loss to A’s drops Rangers’ tragic number to six; […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2jVgyfW via IFTTT

BerkeleysideDavid reports that the police presence so far is “limited,” mostly following behind the march, which was on campus as of about 2:30 p.m. Wrote the University of California Police Department, “Group of protesters has reached Bancroft Ave/Telegraph Ave. and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xx4B4Q via IFTTT

NBCNews.comThe University of California, Berkeley, announced Saturday that a conservative student group has canceled its so-called “Free Speech Week” it was organizing with right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos. The Berkeley Patriot’s four-day event was set to …Right-wing firebrand plans to hold rally at UC BerkeleyABC NewsUC-Berkeley says ‘Free Speech Week’ is canceled. Milo Yiannopoulos says he’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2jRQSRc via IFTTT

Sacramento BeeThe Raiders‘ offense, led by quarterback Derek Carr, receiver Michael Crabtree and running back Marshawn Lynch, is ranked fourth in the league. In two games, Carr has thrown for 492 yards and five touchdowns – three to Crabtree – and Lynch has rushed …Raiders vs. Washington odds 2017: Oakland a road betting favorite for […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xx4yWI via IFTTT

SFGateA man is under arrest after allegedly shooting a gun in East Oakland in the early morning hours of Saturday, hiding in a nearby home and refusing to come out, Oakland police said. Oakland police said they responded to reports of a shooting in the 1200 … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2jRQNgm via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)The uniforms — replicas of those worn by quarterback Joe Roth during the Bears‘ Pac-8 co-championship season of 1975 — will be worn on Sat., Sept. 23, in Cal’s third home game of the season, against USC. The uniforms will be worn every season against … and more …read more Source:: California […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xxaAGL via IFTTT

RecodeA pro football season already rankled by lower-than-usual ratings took a sharp political turn this weekend, as President Donald Trump took aim at NFL players. Some of the league’s stars — including the still-unemployed quarterback Colin Kaepernick …Warriors, NBA and NFL players denounce President Trump after Twitter rantKGO-TV all 544 news articles …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2jVgoVB via IFTTT

CBSSports.comOn Friday night, the Oakland Athletics were eliminated from playoff contention, stretching their postseason drought to three seasons. The main difference between the A’s and other teams is they seldom “rebuild” in the conventional sense. Usually … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wOO1JW via IFTTT

Blue Man HoopThe Golden State Warriors‘ path to the NBA Finals has just gotten a little more interesting as Carmelo Anthony has been dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Golden State Warriors‘ path to the NBA Finals just got harder. After winning two of the last … and more …read more Source:: Golden State […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xx9Wcw via IFTTT

USA TODAY… tell players that refuse to stand for the national anthem, “Get that son of a (expletive) off the field right now. Out. He’s fired. He’s fired!” King is in the area because the Oakland Raiders are playing against the Washington Redskins at …LOOK: Raiders punter Marquette King stops by White HouseRaiders Wire all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hqZ8TS via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsThe Oklahoma City Thunder had already positioned themselves this summer to be one of the Golden State Warriors‘ strongest threats in the Western Conference. Adding Paul George put them in that class. But on Saturday the Thunder separated themselves …Golden State Warriors: Carmelo Anthony on Thunder makes journey harderBlue Man Hoop all 320 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wOO8VQ via IFTTT

ABC NewsIn this Sept. 21, 2017 photo, a group has put up flyers and a booth on Sproul Plaza calling for protesters to “Shut Down Milo Yiannopoulos,” at the University of California, Berkeley campus in Berkeley, Calif. Right-wing showman Milo Yiannopoulos is …UC Berkeley’s ‘Free Speech Week’ officially canceled, appeared to be set-up from the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xwTmt9 via IFTTT

Athletics NationSo perhaps it’s not surprising that a team like the A’s might have a couple decisions to make as to whether a couple pitchers would be better utilized in the rotation or in the bullpen. But in the A’s case right now, it’s not just a couple pitchers … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wOiYhF via IFTTT

JamBaseLast night Gov’t Mule continued their tour in support of their most recent studio album Revolution Come…Revolution Go with a stop at the historic Fox Theater in Oakland, California. The Southern-jam titans treated the crowd to a two full sets, which … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xwtGwP via IFTTT

Athletics NationAh, but Oakland is far from reliant on a juiced ball; the A’s lineup is full of real, bonafide sluggers. Kris Davis is the home run king, Matt Chapman has crushed at every level, Matt Olson is as big as a mountain, so on and so forth. This is a team of … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wOJVSc via IFTTT

The Oakland PressThe broadcast “Opening Minds Ending Stigma: Campus Challenges” was a joint project by the Ethel and James Flinn Foundation and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and features students from Oakland, Wayne State, Western … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xwOfce via IFTTT

SB NationThe Oakland Raiders are 3-0 straight up and against the spread in their last three road games against Washington. The Raiders hope to extend that winning streak this Sunday night on the road against Washington. Oakland is a 3-point road favorite in …Don’t give Raiders‘ Derek Carr all the credit for success. He tells […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2y02XtU via IFTTT

fox6now.comOAKLAND, CA – JUNE 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 to win the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User …Donald Trump rescinds White House invitation to Stephen Curry, WarriorsKSDKTrump says Stephen […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2jTqzu7 via IFTTT

NBA.com (blog)SOMERSET, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn’t want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don’t bother showing up. Trump responded Saturday on Twitter to star Stephen Curry of the Golden State …Trump attacks Stephen Curry, disinvites the Golden State Warriors from the White […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2y0qpay via IFTTT