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		49ers, Giants tee it up for good causes Pebble Beach charity event featured legends Dwight Clark, Will Clark and Harris Barton as well as current favorites Jim Harbaugh, Matt Cain and Alex Smith.

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Warriors' Ellis scores 48 in loss

Tuesday's 119-116 loss to the Thunder was a microcosm of the Warriors' season, as they failed to capitalize on a grand opportunity.

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Daddy Thornton to son: Shoot

Whenever Wayne and Joe Thornton talk hockey, the advice from father to son is always the same: Shoot the puck more.

Owen Nolan retires as a Shark

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Thumbs down on coach's injury

Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett on mend from freak thumb injury, is glad to see it didn't happen to one of his players.

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	San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald arrested on outstanding warrant Ray McDonald, a defensive lineman for the 49ers, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Sunnyvale for an outstanding warrant, stemming from his 2010 arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County Dems recruiting Hall of Fame football player Harry Carson for House bid Despite threats from NCAA, North Dakota will resume using Fighting Sioux nickname Former tennis star Sanchez Vicario says $60M in career winnings gone No downtown San Jose start for Tour of California Stage 3 Tiger Woods is feeling the effects of age Tiger Woods says he's at peace and heading in the right direction Reigning champ D.A. Points takes a back seat to Bill Murray and Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach Pro-Am AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am pairings and tee times Former Sharks captain Owen Nolan announces his retirement Popularity of girls high school wrestling is showcased at Central Coast Section championship event Glenn Reeves: Silver Creek mourns death of wrestling champ Ismael Sanchez Boys basketball notebook: Bishop O'Dowd looks to clinch at least tie for HAAL title

Raiders


	Live chat transcript: Inside the Oakland Raiders, Tuesday, noon Steve Corkran discusses the hiring of defensive coordinator Jason Tarver and other Raiders news. Facebook \| Blog \| More Raiders Oakland Raiders hire Jason Tarver as defensive coordinator Oakland Raiders eyeing Stanford co-defensive coordinator Jason Tarver Bay Area shut out of Pro Football Hall of Fame

High School


	High school roundup: Devon McDonald's steal, layup at buzzer gives undefeated Miramonte a two-point win over Dougherty Valley McDonald's steal, layup the difference vs. Dougherty Valley Tuesday's high school and community college scoreboard Boys basketball notebook: Bishop O'Dowd looks to clinch at least tie for HAAL title

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	Monte Poole: Super Bowl champion New York Giants show that patience and stability can pay off Purdy: War of QBs becomes battle of supporting cast Kawakami: Super Bowl XLVI was the San Francisco 49ers' type of game -- and a game they could have won Mark Purdy: Hall of Fame snubs of former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. and others is baffling

College Sports


	Despite threats from NCAA, North Dakota will resume using Fighting Sioux nickname The University of North Dakota's president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett on mend from thumb injury NFL combine: Cal, Stanford each have six players invited

49ers


	San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald arrested on outstanding warrant Ray McDonald, a defensive lineman for the 49ers, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Sunnyvale for an outstanding warrant, stemming from his 2010 arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County 49ers, Giants at Pebble Beach for good causes Video: 49ers, Giants tee off against each other at Pebble Beach San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh named Coach of Year

Warriors


	Monta Ellis scores 48 points, but Warriors lose to Thunder Ellis misses a 3-point shot in closing seconds, and Oklahoma City survives. Facebook page \| Blog \| Fan blog \| More Palo Alto product Jeremy Lin making an impression with New York Knicks Golden State Warriors getting a spark from reserves Golden State Warriors report for Tuesday's game vs. Oklahoma City

Athletics


	Oakland A's GM Billy Beane to get contract extension through 2019 Team president Crowley will also sign new deal. Facebook page \| Blog \| More A's Report: A's considering adding Magglio Ordonez Report: Manny Ramirez to decide between A's, Orioles, Blue Jays Oakland drops Victory Court ballpark

Giants


	Giants, 49ers at Pebble Beach for good causes Giants pitcher Matt Cain joined legends Will Clark and Matt Krukow and 49ers fan favorites for charity event. Facebook page \| Extra Baggs blog \| More Video: 49ers, Giants tee off against each other at Pebble Beach San Francisco Giants look to push through the adversity of disappointing 2011 season Dodgers ask judge to reject claims for damages filed by Stow

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	Sandusky seeks State College-area jury for trial IndyCar race director wants better communication Calhoun to miss UConn's next game Cuba looks to kids to recover faded boxing glory Americans Mattek-Sands, McHale win in Paris Sabres' Ruff won't be behind bench against Bruins Dems recruiting former Giant Carson for House bid At long last, Memphis Tigers join Big East Baseball Hall to begin drug education program Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion

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