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Monte Poole: Dangers of concussions brought to forefront, which is a sign of progress
THEY HAVE always been encouraged to tough it out, hold it in, quit whining and "be a man." This is the culture of sports, especially football, and the athletes live it because there is something courageous about sacrificing a bit of oneself for the cause.

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	In recent years, Oakland Raiders have had trouble stringing victories together They usually bomb following an impressive win Gary Peterson: It's time to play ball on possible Oakland A's move to San Jose The A's are on the offensive, and this time it has nothing to do with Jack Cust taking the 2-1 pitch for ball three.In the current edition of San Francisco Magazine, A's managing partner Lew Wolff once again applies grease to the skids he hopes will carry the team from Oakland to San Jose. Golden State Warriors, using only six players, upset the Dallas Mavericks on the road Cal Bears basketball team routs Jacksonville University

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	Oakland Raiders players set for out-of-state road trips The Raiders haven't left California since they played the New York Giants on the road Oct. 11. Their only road game since was Nov. 1 against San Diego. Raiders' new QB Bruce Gradkowski jells with wide receivers Monte Poole: Bruce Gradkowski gives boost to Raiders' QB situation McDonald: Raiders defense finally gets some help from the offense


	Nikki Baker helps Amador Valley volleyball team to NorCal win over Menlo-Atherton n Her kill, ace aid Div. I win against Menlo-Atherton Hometown Sports: Norcal championships gymnastics results Lillig wins third section title


	Monte Poole: Dangers of concussions brought to forefront, which is a sign of progress THEY HAVE always been encouraged to tough it out, hold it in, quit whining and "be a man." This is the culture of sports, especially football, and the athletes live it because there is something courageous about sacrificing a bit of oneself for the cause. Gary Peterson: It's time to play ball on possible Oakland A's move to San Jose Cam Inman: Pneumonia gives Warriors coach Don Nelson good excuse to walk away Monte Poole: Bruce Gradkowski gives boost to Raiders' QB situation


	Cal Bears basketball team routs Jacksonville University Patrick Christopher scores 23 points as team snaps two-game slide Stanford's men's basketball team rallies past Virginia Stanford's Jim Harbaugh harbors a couple Big Game regrets


	49ers wary of turning to the shotgun The 49ers offense is struggling, but coach Mike Singletary and quarterback Alex Smith say now isn't the time to adopt a spread attack. Aaron Rodgers of the Packers passes up a chance to gloat after beating the 49ers Mark Purdy: 49ers quarterback Alex Smith took a step backward Sunday 49ers' late surge can't compensate for bad start in loss to Green Bay Packers


	Golden State Warriors, using only six players, upset the Dallas Mavericks on the road n Short-handed Golden State pulls off the road upset Golden State Warriors notebook: Vladimir Radmanovic delivers in ample playing time Today's game: Warriors at Spurs Warriors coach Don Nelson sidelined with pneumonia, will miss road trip


	Co-owner Lew Wolff says the Oakland A's are headed in right direction Team has problems -- on and off field -- but future is bright Gary Peterson: It's time to play ball on possible Oakland A's move to San Jose Oakland A's owners: Downtown San Jose ballpark is only way Oakland A's sign third baseman Dallas McPherson to minor league deal


	Vote: Who does Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum most resemble? Cast your vote among Ozzy Osbourne, Anjelica Huston and a former Manson family member. San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum repeats as NL Cy Young winner Gary Peterson: Tim Lincecum's win shows that the Old Cy Young Award standards are taking a WHIP-ping Candid Cam: Lincecum wins Cy again


	Golden State Warriors, using only six players, upset the Dallas Mavericks on the road Cal Bears basketball team routs Jacksonville University Stanford's men's basketball team rallies past Virginia Washington Wizards win, honor late owner Abe Pollin

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