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Mavericks won’t back down if they meet Warriors in first roundESPN (blog)That hole was created by Dirk Nowitzki flinging a trash can while venting his frustration after the 67-win Mavs were eliminated by the eighth-seeded Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2007 playoffs. Years later, Nowitzki signed the piece …and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1q7uKjY via IFTTT

Bears Ahead In Conference Standings, Near Top vs B1G TeamsCal AthleticsCal’s tally also puts them ahead of Big Ten leader Michigan’s 20 points. On the women’s side, Cal leads the Pac-12 field with 22 points to pace ASU (14 points), Arizona (4) and Washington (4). Compared to the Big Ten standings, the Bears trailed … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RC9F79 via IFTTT

UC Berkeley biologists discover potential target for unisex contraceptivesNews-Medical.netUC Berkeley biologists have discovered the switch that triggers the power kick sperm use to penetrate and fertilize a human egg, uncovering a possible source of male infertility but also a potential target for contraceptives that work in both men and … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1q7uK3E via IFTTT

Mason Dominates No. 3 OSU, Cal Wins 5-0Cal AthleticsBERKELEY, Calif. – No. 20 California (13-6, 3-2 Pac-12) clinched the series over the No. 3 Oregon State Beavers (16-4, 3-2 Pac-12) with a masterful performance by Cal right-hander Ryan Mason (3-1), as the Bears won 5-0 on Friday night at Evans Diamond …Cal Baseball vs. Oregon […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RC9EQT via IFTTT

NBA Wrap: Warriors claim another recordFox SportsKlay Thompson scored 40 points and Stephen Curry added 33 to help the Golden State Warriors become the second team to post back-to-back 65-win seasons with a 128-120 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Draymond Green added 19 as the Warriors won … …read more From:: Golden State Warriors News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1q7uHER via IFTTT

Watch: Three former Oakland Raiders will donate brains to CTE researchSan Jose Mercury NewsThree Raiders teammates of quarterback Ken Stabler announced Friday they have pledged to donate their brains to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, the group that works with Boston University School of Medicine researchers to advance the study of head … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RC9EQP via IFTTT

Developer planning Oakland coal shipment an ally of governorSan Francisco ChronicleIn 2000, Brown appointed Tagami to serve as a commissioner for the Port of Oakland, one of the most influential positions in the city. Three years later, the Oakland City Council picked Tagami to rehabilitate the Fox Theater, an Art Deco concert venue … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1q7uK3t via IFTTT

Raiders rent skyrockets under new lease in OaklandNBCSports.comWith the Raiders shut out of Los Angeles and having no immediate options to relocate elsewhere, Oakland had the upper hand in short-term lease negotiations. And Oakland used it. According to David DeBolt and Rebecca Parr of the Bay Area News Group, …The Raiders just got hit with […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RC9Dfw via IFTTT

The Raiders just got hit with an astronomical rent increase in OaklandCBSSports.comThe Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority, the entity that runs O.co, approved the change on Friday, according to the Bay Area News Group. The Raiders and the stadium authority originally agreed to the lease terms in February; however, the deal …Raiders paying $3.5 million to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1q7uK3p via IFTTT

Police identify man who died outside Ferguson Imo’s after Berkeley shootingSTLtoday.comPizza delivery drivers continue to work at the Ferguson Imo’s on Airport Road as Ferguson and Berkeley police officers work in the store’s parking lot where a person was killed and another injured on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Photo by Robert Cohen, …19-year-old man fatally […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RC9Dfu via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Should Sign Cornerback Brandon Boykin In Free AgencyHeadlines & Global NewsOakland Raiders Should Sign Cornerback Brandon Boykin In Free Agency. Brandon Boykin could be a solid depth add for the Oakland Raiders as they look to add some depth to this defensive unit. By CJ Daley | Mar 25, 2016 07:34 PM EDT. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1q7uHEN via IFTTT

Runners complain of glitches with race times in Oakland Running FestivalContra Costa TimesShe saw that her finishing time in the Oakland race was reported an entire hour earlier than her actual time. The inaccurate, faster time would have qualified her for the Boston Marathon. But she alerted race officials that her time was inaccurate and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1RC9EQL via IFTTT

Coliseum Board Approves Raiders One-Year LeaseCBS LocalOAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 24: An Oakland Raiders fan holds a ‘Stay In Oakland’ sign during the game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum on December 24, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images).The authority that operates O.co Coliseum has approved a new lease extension […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pCgI9y via IFTTT

Q&A: David Lee reflects on the ‘fitting ending’ to Warriors careerESPNLee, a star in his first four years with the Golden State Warriors who accepted a reserve role after a hamstring injury opened the door for Draymond Green to seize his starting job last season, returns to Oracle Arena for the first time since being […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNHeY0 via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Should Sign Arian Foster, Greg Hardy, Aldon Smith And Target Jack Conklin In NFL DraftHeadlines & Global NewsThe Oakland Raiders have made all the right moves over the past few years to help turn themselves into a contender. The team has cleared cap space, drafted well, signed free agents and brought in the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SbVN4n via IFTTT

Port of Oakland hosts national transportation forumAmerican Journal of TransportationOakland, Calif. – The Port of Oakland is hosting a national transportation forum with the National Association of Counties and the Federal Highway Administration. The 2-day program began yesterday and concludes today. More than two dozen policymakers … …read more From:: Port of Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Mqta6D via IFTTT

Rye Town considering five options to run parkThe Journal News | LoHud.comPort Chester Mayor Dennis Pilla, a member of the commission, said his priority is maintaining public access to the 28 acres of Long Island Sound shoreline, known as Oakland Beach. “I certainly want to make sure the beach, park and rental pavilions … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SbVOVQ via IFTTT

Williams Repeats as Regular-Season All-AmericanCal AthleticsBERKELEY – California’s Toni-Ann Williams hauled in the fourth All-America distinction of her career, the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women announced Friday. The Golden Bear all-arounder is a NACGC/W Regular-Season first … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNHgz2 via IFTTT

Terrance Knighton would make sense with Raiders and BroncosToday’s Pigskin (blog)Numerous key free agents have fled Denver during the Broncos’ 2010s reign atop the AFC West, and most of the impact performers found a giddy buyer anxious for the refugees to replicate their services. This year’s crop includes Malik Jackson, Danny … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1SbVN4f via IFTTT

Tip pooling and the battle for equitable pay in restaurantsSan Francisco ChronicleEven though legislators didn’t follow up on that decision by passing laws that explicitly permit tip sharing, in the absence of clear guidelines, numerous Bay Area restaurants have found ways to extend tips to cooks and dishwashers. Some justify the … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1LNF4rd via IFTTT