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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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JACK DEL RIO comes home this weekend and, for the second time in seven years, he is bringing his football team with him.Truth be told, there have been times when we've had good reason to wonder if he'd have the job long enough to make another trip to the Bay Area as head coach of the Jacksonville 
 
After 39 years, today's game with Cowboys marks Raiders' return to holiday limelight 
 
 
 
The Raiders' Shane Lechler takes aim at Cowboys Stadium big board
Raiders punter wants to be first to hit massive scoreboard in regular-season game 

 
Prep football: NCS playoff preview: Foothill vs. De La Salle
Preview: Division I: No. 8 Foothill (7-4) at No. 1 De La Salle (9-2), Friday 7 p.m. 

 
Poole: Jacksonville Jaguars clone Hayward's Jack Del Rio
JACK DEL RIO comes home this weekend and, for the second time in seven years, he is bringing his football team with him.Truth be told, there have been times when we've had good reason to wonder if he'd have the job long enough to make another trip to the Bay Area as head coach of the Jacksonville 

 
Injured Cal freshman shows what he can do
Top-rated running back Dasarte Yarnway, redshirting with toe injury, practices with scout team 

 
49ers live chat with writer Dan Brown Fri. Nov. 27 10 a.m. PST
Sponsored by McDonald's, find out the latest scoop on the 49ers.

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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  

 
Vote: Who does Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum most resemble?
Cast your vote among Ozzy Osbourne, Anjelica Huston and a former Manson family member.

 

 
 

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