Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:08 -0800 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:08 -0800 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Crabtree-is-Alex-Smiths-New-Favorite-Target-70658882.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:41 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/picresized_th_1258802378_93223352.jpg
Michael Crabtree is the 49ers' new top receiver as they face the Green Bay Packers.

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So far, David Beckham’s stay in America has been more about style than substance, but leading the Galaxy to an MLS Title on Sunday could change that.

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Say it ain't so, D-Wade. In case you're interested in buying a multi-million dollar mansion and ripping every Heat fans hearts' out in the process, here's a look inside D-Wade's crib.

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Brock Lesnar, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, is facing a career-threatening intestinal illness in addition to a serious bacterial infection. It is still unknown if Lesnar will return to the ring, but his...

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JaMarcus benched permanently as the Raiders welcome Cincinnati.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/enjoy-this/One-on-One_with_Tim_Lincecum_Bay_Area.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:10 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/timoneonone_640x480.jpg
Giants ace Tim Lincecum talks to NBC Bay Area Sports about his second consecutive Cy Young Award.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Stanford-Back-a-Dark-Horse-for-the-Heisman-70566662.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:49:46 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/picresized_th_1258716048_93057081.jpg
Cardinal running back Toby Gerhart is suddenly No. 2 in the Heisman Trophy race.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local-beat/Raiders-Extend-Deal-to-Stay-in-Oakland-70490827.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:03:44 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/93075736.jpg
Adding years onto their Coliseum lease, Raiders show commitment to Oakland.

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The agency that oversees the Oakland Coliseum complex said that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Oakland Raiders to extend the football team's lease at the Coliseum.

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Former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams will cut a deal that could send him to prison for three years for the accidental shooting of his driver nearly eight years ago, according to a report.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local-beat/Stanford-Coach-on-Everybodys-Short-List-70416767.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:33:01 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/picresized_th_1258635495_93058800.jpg
Oakland Raiders, Notre Dame, and others are hot for coach Jim Harbaugh.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Bengals-Acquire-Troublemaker-for-Raiders-Game-70369037.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:26:00 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/92335452.jpg
Injuries force Cincinnati to gamble on the head-case running back Larry Johnson against the Raiders.

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UPDATED: Court documents allege sex, drugs and violence in the Merriman home.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Might-Start-Gradkowski-70281377.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:07:30 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/picresized_th_1258516661_92336536.jpg
Raiders coach Tom Cable openly considers benching JaMarcus Russell for good.

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The end of Charlie Weis's tenure will mark the official end of Notre Dame as college football's premier brand.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/around-town/real-estate/Santa-Clara-Ignores-the-Citys-Dream-of-Keeping-the-49ers.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:31:10 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*77/49erssantaclarastadium1.jpg
Santa Clara continues to lure the 49ers south despite the City's best efforts.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Iversons-an-Answer-Because-Knicks-Ask-Desperate-Questions-70270332.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:19:38 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/allen-iverson-1117c.jpg
The Knicks shouldn't need Allen Iverson, but they do.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local-beat/Stanford-Upset-Makes-Big-Game-a-Big-Game-70232827.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:07:19 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/picresized_th_1258461033_2050017.jpg
With both teams in the Top 25, Big Game is actually big this year.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Sosa-Needs-to-Lighten-Up-Miami-DJ-70224737.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:19:29 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/santos.jpg
Enrique Santos pulled a Sammy Sosa, but in reverse, at Sosa's 41st birthday party

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Cable-Off-the-Hook-on-Battering-Charges-Report-70190107.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:31 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/picresized_th_1258430081_91752570.jpg
The NFL reportedly will not discipline Tom Cable regarding domestic violence allegations.

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Most assumed Jon Gruden's foray into Monday Night Football broadcasting would be a one-year thing. Oh, to be so lucky.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Belichick-Blew-the-Game-But-Not-for-the-Reason-You-Think-70195832.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:05:49 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/bill-belichick1.jpg
If Belichick was wrong on Sunday, it wasn't because the Patriots failed to get a first down.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Supreme-Court-Hails-the-Redskins-70188637.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:36 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*83/55988858.jpg
By doing absolutely nothing, the U.S. Supreme Court handed the Redskins another victory.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/JaMarcus-Benched-Again-in-Ugly-Raiders-Loss-70155767.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:40:00 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*77/jamarcusvskc.jpg
JaMarcus Russell was benched again at home in 16-10 Raiders loss to the rival Chiefs.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/RaidersKC-Blackout-Live-Game-Notes-from-Coliseum-70148917.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:25:55 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*80/91474049.jpg
The Raiders and Kansas City renew their bitter rivalry at the Coliseum. Follow along with our live game notes and join the conversation during the blackout.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Trojans-Cant-Stop-the-Cardinal-Offense-70142022.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:38:09 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*87/USC-Football-Stanford-93058791_10.jpg
Stanford crushes USC's hopes for a BCS Bowl ... AGAIN. The Trojans' streak of seven straight Pac-10 titles ended when the Cardinals issued the Trojans their third loss of the season.

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Raiders will try a radio broadcast today's game in a Native American language.

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Raiders' Hall of Famer disses the team, but who can blame him.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/NATL-Manny-Pacquiao-Wins-Megafight-With-Bloody-TKO-70134362.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:53:54 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/pacquiaocotto.jpg
The unstoppable Manny Pacquiao locked up his 7th title in seven classes with a bloody win over Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas Saturday, setting up the Filipino fighter for a mega-match against superman Floyd...

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Maybe-Michael-Phelps--70101062.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:42:40 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/102809_Phelps_01.jpg
Maybe he just got tired of gold.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/LT-I-Didnt-Run-70040277.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:59:18 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/110909+Lawrence+Taylor+mug+shot.jpg
Lawrence Taylor said he had a right to flee the scene of an accident in Miami this week

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Row-Boat-Arrives-in-Golden-Gate---from-Japan-jw-70034557.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:39:35 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/7IMG_0839_resize.jpg
Napa residents help two oarsmen complete ocean journey.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Image-Trumps-Players-in-Todays-NFL-69991082.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:48:31 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/Celek+Captain1.jpg
The NFL keeps sending the message that it wants to be seen as bloodthirsty rather than entertaining.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/around-town/real-estate/Hunters-Point-Master-Plan-Still-Relies-Heavily-on-the-49ers.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:44:32 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/49ersnewstadium.jpg
Lennar has released its latest plan for the redevelopment of the Hunters Point/Candlestick area but is it enough to keep the 49ers interested?

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Nike guy LeBron James says he will stop wearing number 23 next year to honor Nike icon Jordan, and that other NBA players should do the same. Coincidence?

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Lechler-on-Pace-for-All-Time-Record-69946422.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:20:27 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/91222390.jpg
Shane Lechler is on pace for the best season of any punter in NFL history.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/enjoy-this/The_Art_of_Vernon_Davis_Bay_Area.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:22:55 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/vernonart_640x480.jpg
Explore the creative side of 49ers tight end Vernon Davis in this behind the scenes visit with the artist at home.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/entertainment/movies/From-Bomber-to-Bum-Jeter-Begging-in-Coney-Island--69954887.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:24:49 -0800 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/120*90/1113-Jeter-Movie.jpg
Don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got. He's just a bedraggled bum from the Bronx – in an upcoming movie, that is.

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