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The Detroit NewsGreen Bay, Wis. — Khalil Small sank four free throws in the last 51 seconds, giving Green Bay just enough of a lead to survive a last-second 3-pointer and hang on to defeat Oakland 80-79 on Saturday. Small finished with 14 points, making 5 of 7 at the …Visiting Oakland Tops Panthers In […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2El2L8H via IFTTT

ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green was ejected from Saturday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with 9:45 left in the second quarter. Editor’s Picks. Green slams ‘pointless’ last-two-minute reports. Draymond …Warriors‘ Draymond Green ejected early in Memphis gameSFGateMemphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors Odds Preview 12/30/17Get More Sports (blog)Video: Draymond […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q3j8Dp via IFTTT

SB NationThe Raiders are “preparing to pursue” Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden to be their next head coach, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported Saturday. The two report that Gruden would be “tempted to accept” a Raiders offer. The Raiders …Oakland Raiders To Pursue Jon Gruden, Offer Him Ownership StakeThe Big LeadLatest grumor: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2EljWa0 via IFTTT

ForbesOAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on from the bench against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on December 25, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q3Knhr via IFTTT

Youngstown State AthleticsIn a game where both teams struggled offensively, Oakland made the most of offensive rebounds and turnovers to beat the Youngstown State women’s basketball team 58-48 on Saturday afternoon at Beeghly Center. Oakland grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ElaWBQ via IFTTT

Yahoo SportsHe led the Raiders to a fantastic season just a year ago. Everything was worse in 2017. Defensive coordinator Ken Norton was fired in midseason, and the players didn’t seem to like that. Offensive coordinator Todd Downing, who took over after Bill … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q0j0Vf via IFTTT

California Golden Bears at Stanford Cardinal Preview 12/30/17Get More Sports (blog)The physical Stanford offense could be living from the foul line in this contest. The Cardinal rank 27th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.308, while California ranks 182nd in FTA rate allowed (0.232). California comes into the … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2EhYcf7 via IFTTT

Athletics NationIn the case of the rebuilding A’s, with much raw talent in Oakland and on the way, how much has to fall into place for Oakland to be competitive. Let’s set the bar at “over .500,” which translates in this day and age to contending for a wild card spot … …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pXeXsM via IFTTT

Berkeley Man Arrested In Walnut CreekPatch.comWALNUT CREEK, CA — Officers arrested a man who allegedly tried to get into a woman’s car as she drove through the Walnut Creek BART parking garage Saturday morning, police said. Lowell Ligon, 27, of Berkeley, was arrested on suspicion of resisting … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2EiuB5l via IFTTT

Fox17The mayor of the city that includes the University of California, Berkeley campus is expected at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 a.m.. “You’ll see the people who have been consumers for decades and they were for legalization back in the ’60s,” said Sean … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2q0Aj8W via IFTTT

San Francisco Chronicle“I love him,” says Lorenzo Logoreci, owner of the Allegro Romano restaurant on Nob Hill. “At the end of the night, the customers who need cabs are always asking, ‘Can we please have the singing taxi guy?’ Even if they’re only going two blocks, they … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2Elh4da via IFTTT

California’s most destructive fire season fuels debate over where to rebuild homesSeattle Times“I think what’s next is that every mayor, every town council and city planning board has to take this really seriously,” said Char Miller, professor of environmental analysis at Pomona College. “I would tell a zoning commission in Claremont or wherever … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lxDkI2 via IFTTT

ForbesThe Warriors, for one, always saw Irving as a major threat, even before he won the 2016 championship with his iconic Game 7 game-winning three-pointer. On the other hand, the smaller Thomas, charitably listed at 5-9, is seen by the Warriors and other … and more …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lrRmMv via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesPhilip Rivers, a well-known trash talker, ran off the field with a huge smile in Oakland after the Chargers’ one-point win, egging on the crowd as they rained profanities on the quarterback. Offensive tackle Joe Barksdale went for a simpler response … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lvJBnT via IFTTT

The Daily Tribune(LARRY McKEE – For The Oakland Press) Orchard Lake St. Mary’s sophomore Lorne Bowman is one of the top 10th-grade players in Oakland County this season. The sophomore class is very deep in 2017-18. By Scott M. Burnstein, For The Oakland Press. Posted … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lo23j5 via IFTTT

Los Angeles Times“Now we’re seeing rent increases, and it’s not like Coastal California, but we’re starting to have signs of housing shortages and rising prices,” said Jeff Michael, director of the Center for Business and Policy Research at University of the Pacific in … …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lviVDJ via IFTTT

The News TribuneMission Prep 70 (San Francisco), Bellarmine Prep 56: The Lions opened the St. Ignatius Sand Dune Classic with a win over Fremont of Oakland, California, but return home after a pair of losses. Bellarmine wasn’t able to keep up late with Mission Prep of … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lwo6n1 via IFTTT

California Golden Blogs (blog)thedozen: I’ll go with A-. Top 40 in the country is strong, and pretty close to the rank for next year’s hoops recruits. Let’s hope that the next 1-2 years have some positive developments in store. Is it greedy to say that the biggest need is a 5 star … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2loNnzY via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleFood writer John Birdsall lives blocks from Pizzaiolo. When he and his husband first married and moved to the neighborhood years ago, the pizza shop was, in many ways, their culinary introduction to the area. Over time, the shop weaved itself into the … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ltGywo via IFTTT

UPI.comSERIES HISTORY: 115th regular-series meeting. Raiders lead series, 63-51-2. Oakland had won four straight before the Chargers prevailed 17-16 on a late field goal in Oakland earlier this season. One of the most crushing losses in the Chargers’ history … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2EeKoSC via IFTTT