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Covered the Raiders for 25 years upon return to Oakland. Moved on to 49ers, baseball and general assignment stories and columns when they moved on.
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NFL kickoff: Fearless forecasts for 2026
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Our picks for the NFL's top honors, best game of the year, first coach fired, Super Bowl winner and much, much more. Already have an account? Log In This article is only available to subscribers
NFL kickoff: Fearless forecasts for 2026
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... There’s a suspicion that Patrick Mahomes, once upon a time on the fast track to being one of the quarterbacks of all time, is past his prime. The Kansas City Chiefs star will be 31 this season, the age Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and others were still on a career upswing. The Chiefs staggered to a 6-11 finish last season, and Mahomes was done after 14 games with a torn ACL.
Beast from the East Bay: When the Oakland Raiders ruled the NFL
"It doesn't seem like 50 years ago because people still talk about it," Hall of Fame wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff said. This article is only available to subscribers Offer valid for non-subscribers only
Beast from the East Bay: When the Oakland Raiders ruled the NFL
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... “The Super Bowl really exists for the Oakland Raiders. All along, they’ve been thinking it was someone’s crazy illusion. Ten seconds to go. Eight, seven, six, five, four. The field is being engulfed by humanity. Time has run out. The Raiders have made it to the Super Bowl!” —- Raiders radio play-by-play announcer Bill King in the final moments of a 24-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game at the Coliseum on Dec. 26, 1976.
Beast from the East Bay: When the Oakland Raiders ruled the NFL
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‘Global’ 49ers discover their travel itinerary for the 2026 season
SANTA CLARA — It was always the 49ers’ former cross-bay rivals that considered itself a global franchise. Much to the consternation of the fan base, that distinction belongs to the 49ers based on being the first team to play two international games in the same season (Week 1 in Melbourne, Australia, and Week 11 in Mexico City).
Timeline: Steve Kerr’s journey with the Warriors
Kerr’s new contract, which will extend a year past that of superstar Steph Curry, will keep him the highest-paid coach in the NBA, according to ESPN, which first reported the news. Here is the long history of Kerr’s time in charge of the Warriors — so far: Hired in June of 2011, Jackson was brought in by owner Joe Lacob to replace Keith Smart, who was 36-46 in one season.
Pitcher-turned-radio host Bill Laskey on front lines of SF Giants fan emotions
Pete from the Peninsula: “We’re talking about the same thing every year. They can’t hit.” John in Santa Rosa: “Disgusted. This roster is old, slow. It can’t hit. They’re overpaid. Devers, Adames, Chapman, the money they’re making is staggering and they aren’t living up to it at all.” Mitch in New Jersey: Dial tone.
SF Giants lose a Heliot Ramos home run and then the game to Tampa Bay Original
When is a home run not a home run? When it’s hit by the 2026 Giants. In the latest excruciating example of a season sliding into oblivion, an apparent Heliot Ramos home run in the second inning Saturday instead became a fly out when it appeared to strike a catwalk above the center field fence and fall harmlessly to center fielder Cedric Mullins for an out.
SF Giants lose a Heliot Ramos home run and then the game to Tampa Bay
Giants lose an apparent home run as well as the game to Tampa Bay. This article is only available to subscribers Standard Digital $1 for 1 year Offer valid for non-subscribers only
The 49ers’ draft brought ridicule, but it somehow got better without ever playing a game
In a week’s time, it got better. Consensus be damned. Maybe De’Zhaun Stribling, taken with the first pick in the second round, is actually pretty good. NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell seems to think so, and he’s not alone. The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen, one of the small handful of non-coaches who can actually look at film and see what coaches are seeing, thinks he’s perfect for coach Kyle Shanahan.
The 49ers’ draft brought ridicule, but it somehow got better without ever playing a game
Now Best of all? It's just a short drive from San Francisco. As far as Northern California towns go, it’s hard to think of any more famous than Napa—after all, it has a world-famous wine culture and a vibrant farm-to-table dining scene to match. But if you’re seeking farm-fresh fare (enjoyed with a …
Giants ride Casey Schmitt's home run, Landen Roupp's gem to win over Marlins
By Jerry McDonald - The Mercury News (TNS) SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco Giants appeared headed for another listless loss Sunday, only to rediscover their bats when they needed them most to support starting pitcher Landen Roupp. Casey Schmitt had the big blow with a three-run home run in the seventh inning in a 6-3 win over the Miami Marlins before a sellout crowd of 40,445 at Oracle Park. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency.
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