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Gary Peterson: Coach Don Nelson is part of Golden State Warriors' problem, not solution
WHEN HE WAS INTRODUCED as the Warriors' new general manager last summer, Larry Riley was asked if he had the authority to fire the head coach. It was an impish question, given the presumption that the only authority Riley enjoys is that which Don Nelson has no interest in reserving for himself.

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	Monte Poole: New Orleans' triumph another reminder of the power of sports THE REGION once deprived of its legs and its voice now dances and sings.The region that 41/2 years ago wailed in agony now weeps in jubilation. Pebble Beach Golf Links offers sneak peek for U.S. Open n Golf course, however, will be set up differently for AT&T Pro-Am Cal holds edge in crowded Pac-10 race Identical twins Bob and Mike Bryan are still trophy collectors in tennis

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Raiders


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High School


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	Monte Poole: New Orleans' triumph another reminder of the power of sports THE REGION once deprived of its legs and its voice now dances and sings.The region that 41/2 years ago wailed in agony now weeps in jubilation. Gary Peterson: Coach Don Nelson is part of Golden State Warriors' problem, not solution Inman: Saints offer a lesson for Warriors Carl Steward: Former Hayward teen on even faster track

College Sports


	Illinois upsets No. 11 Wisconsin in men's college basketball Illini earn second Big Ten upset in a row Stanford football looks at NFL for new defensive coordinator Game time

49ers


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Warriors


	Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis will be game-time decision tonight against Los Angeles Clippers Warriors guard Monta Ellis might play in tonight's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, as the MRI on his left knee Tuesday revealed a mild sprain.He is listed as questionable but will be evaluated before the game to determine if he can play. Gary Peterson: Coach Don Nelson is part of Golden State Warriors' problem, not solution Warriors report for Wednesday's game vs. Los Angeles Clippers Fourth-quarter blues for Warriors

Athletics


	Gilroy's Robert Guerrero backs out of fight to assist wife, who's battling cancer Gilroy's Robert Guerrero knew he had made the right decision to withdraw from the biggest fight of his career when he entered the Stanford Hospital room of his wife, Casey, to break the news. Oakland A's release outfielder Willy Taveras A's trade lefty pitcher Eveland to Toronto Former Oakland A's infielder Adam Kennedy joins Washington Nationals

Giants


	For now Nate Schierholtz right man for San Francisco Giants in right field Randy Winn's heir apparent has shown he can cover treacherous outfield spot at S.F.'s AT&T Park and is out of minor league options while John Bowker, the PCL batting champ, has one remaining. Giants will get Posey work in the infield Lincecum readies for arbitration hearing with Giants Tim Lincecum's arbitration case headed for a hearing, his agent says

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