NFL Draft: A.J. Jenkins, Deal or Dud?
Yesterday was the first day of the NFL Draft. There are 6 rounds left to go and so far the San Francisco 49ers have picked Illinois wide receiver A.J. Jenkins. Projected to go mid 2nd-round to high 3rd-round, his first round pick was a surprise to most fans.
Best Twitter Reactions About Alex Smith, Peyton Manning & the 49ers
Sports fans have been avidly following the three-ring circus that was the San Francisco 49ers as they tried to court the most coveted free agent of all time, Peyton Manning.
Weekend Picks
This weekend is full of football and baseball and some dragons. Have some BBQ wings with a side of Dim Sum and you have yourself a party. Here are our top events picks.
2011 Year in Bay Area Sports
It was a bit less exciting in 2011 for Bay Area sports teams as there was no World Series championship to celebrate. But there is a still a chance for success from the area’s two NFL teams.
Pre-season Football Says Hello to Friday Night
The NFL’s first pre-season power ranking list is out and the San Francisco 49ers rank 26th. That’s 26th out of 32 teams. Yeah, the stats aren’t looking too good, but the pre-season games beginning this weekend give you an excuse to toast to the home team.
The Mavs Take it
The Dallas Mavericks are the winners of the NBA Finals, winning the series in game 6, 105-95, against the much-hyped Miami Heat. I’m sure there are lot of the Dallas fans, along with LeBron James haters, out there rejoicing.
Video: SF Giants’ It Gets Better
The SF Giants became the first professional sports team to release an “It Gets Better” video supporting teens, particularly LGBT teens, who are bullied and teased. If you have no idea what this movement – kicked off by Dan Savage is about – check it out here.
Major Lead on Stow Beating Suspects
It took a couple months but police have finally nabbed one of the lead suspects sought for the March 31st beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow outside Dodger Stadium. Giovanni Ramirez, 31, was arrested early this morning by a S.W.A.T. team; authorities were tipped off by his – get this – parole officer.
Barry Bonds = Guilty
The jury has spoken and the verdict is in: Barry Bonds is guilty – and not of being a douchebag who took steroids which allowed him to garner accolades he didn’t deserve – no, he was found guilty of “Obstruction Of Justice”. For the other three counts of perjury he was being tried for – a mistrial was declared.
Cal Baseball Saved From Chopping Block
UC Berkeley officials have announced that the school’s baseball program will survive after a massive fundraising effort over the last two months has raised $9 million.
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