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    Pagan sparks the offense for the win

    by  • August 24, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – It was a rocky start but the offense found a way to fight through the bloops early.  Ace Ryan Vogelsong continued to struggle but recovered in time for the offense to back him for the win. The Giants took game two of the series with a 5-3...

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    A bitter sweet victory for the Giants

    by  • August 23, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – It was a generous gesture for the Giants organization to honor one of Major Leagues best players in his final year.  Atlanta Braves short stop Chipper Jones was honored before tonight’s game with a video tribute in remembering his unforgettable career in the baseball. After the receiving...

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    Ralph Grant Team Wins Championship

    by  • August 17, 2012 • Sports, Uncategorized

    By Chanelle Bell Despite being considered the underdogs, the Ralph Grant Baseball Academy beat the odds, winning the 12 and under division National Championships in Marietta, GA. The team, which is based and Oakland and draws talent from around the Bay Area, is led by Eddie Abrams, Jr., Will Ash, and Randy Jordan, who...

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    Giants quiet Nationals offense

    by  • August 14, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – A different night, different pitcher.  Madison Bumgarner was the guy who had the weight on his shoulders.  This game was a must win against the best team in the Majors.  Remembering the series loss back in July, someone had to be the first to turn the tables....

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    Monday night woes for Raiders offense

    by  • August 13, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – It lacked excitement, fun and entertainment.  Some things looked familiar while others were simply puzzling.  The Raiders offense was a disaster for their first exhibition game. Oakland was defeated 3-0 to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night football.  The starters looked sloppy and Carson Palmer picked up where...

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    Niners look good in win over Vikings

    by  • August 10, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA -  Nothing seemed different, the Forty-Niners got the win and continue to get better.  The last time the lights were lit at Candlestick Park was a cold rainy night when the New York Giants won the NFC Championship game and later won the Super Bowl. Tonight, the Niners...

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    The A’s offense explodes behind Colon

    by  • August 7, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – Some might say, it was a pay back game after the stellar performance from Jered Weaver last night.  It was the A’s turn to showcase their talents behind Bartolo Colon. In a 10-4 victory over the Anaheim Angels.  Oakland’s offense exploded leaving no room for a comeback.  The...

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    Weaver at his best in A’s shutout

    by  • August 6, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – The last time these two teams met was back in May.  Since then they have both excelled in the second half of the season.  Unfortunately, for the A’s they looked much like the team to start the season rather than the team who finished with the best record...

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    An early night and another loss

    by  • August 2, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – It was an early night for many.  For the first time in a long time, troubles fell heavily on the pitching.  The Giants almost emptied their bullpen when ace pitcher Matt Cain ended his night after five innings.  It was then up to the bullpen to stay...

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    A’s go 15 innings to get 12th walk-off win

    by  • July 31, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – Pick a player, any player!  That’s what it’s coming down to when the A’s come to play.  You’ll never know who the hero will be and tonight after fifteen long innings, it was Jemile Weeks turn. In another dramatic ending, Oakland beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 with...

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    Hanley’s goes deep at AT&T Park

    by  • July 27, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – It all went down in the tenth inning.  Never a dull moment when these two teams meet.  With the Giants leading the National League by 2 1/2 games the Dodgers look to take over the number one spot. It was newly acquired Hanley Ramirez who blasted a...

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    Walk-off Mania in Oakland

    by  • July 22, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – It was another epic day at the Coliseum.  The Yankees better known as the “Bronx Bombers” were silenced once again.  This time the bombs were dropped by the A’s who recorded their eleventh walk-off win of the season. Oakland rallied back from what seemed like an a hole...

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    A’s stun Yankees again

    by  • July 21, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – Not sure if the Yankees expected a group of young pitchers to shut them down but looks like they have no answers for the soaring A’s.  As always it’s a collective effort from all in determining the fate of their destiny and tonight another victory was recorded. Oakland...

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    Moss walk-off single gives A’s the win

    by  • July 20, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – It’s a feeling that hasn’t been around for a long time.  I can’t remember the last time I heard talks of this team making a run for the playoffs.  That time has finally come as they continue to stay “hot” in the month of July. After Yankees second...

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    A’s end Yankees winning streak

    by  • July 19, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – The best team in Major League Baseball returned to Oakland.  This time a different team emerged since being sweep in June.  Now, they’re the hottest team in the month of July and things keep getting better. Ending a nine-game winning streak at the Coliseum, the A’s won the...

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    A’s cool off in loss to Rangers

    by  • July 17, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – It wasn’t the plan to begin the six-game homestead this way.  The A’s returned home after the break and had no high expectations regarding their recent wins and amazing start to the second half of the season.  Oakland never won the first four-games after the MLB All-Star break...

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    Ellis propels Dodgers for the win

    by  • July 13, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Los Angeles, CA – The Dodgers got their key players back to begin the second half.  This part of the season determines the champs. Both Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier were activated today to assist in maintaing their first place position in the National League. But the good thing about baseball...

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    Kemps returns to Dodgers lineup

    by  • July 13, 2012 • Sports

    Written by: Malaika Bobino and Contributed by: Tamara Latta Los Angeles, CA – The time has finally come for the player who lead the league in home runs and RBI’s in the month of April.  It’s hard to forget how he guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to one of their best start in the history...

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    Blacks Excel in Swimming and Gymnastics

    by  • July 10, 2012 • Bay Area, Sports

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    By Miracle Chavis Demonstrating a spread in diversity, African American athletes have won spots on the U.S. Olympic team in sports that have not been traditionally considered those in which Black people excel. Sixteen-year-old gymnast Gabby Douglas won the Olympic trials July 1, earning a guaranteed spot in the London Olympics. With a spectacular...

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    Four consecutive shutouts for the Giants

    by  • June 28, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – The only competition going on right now is between the Giants pitchers.  For the first time in the history of the franchise, they have recorded four-consecutive shutout games.  This is unbelievable baseball we are watching here.  It’s like the passing of the baton in a relay race,...

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    Giants unstoppable against Dodgers

    by  • June 25, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – It was only a matter of time.  Without their leading hitter Matt Kemp, the Los Angeles Dodgers struggle to maintain their top spot in the National League.  Collectively as a team they were getting wins after Kemp was put on the disabled list.  But now the team...

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    Walk-off homer sweeps the Dodgers

    by  • June 21, 2012 • Sports

    By Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – It was a duel on the mound.  The Dodgers ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw did what he could in hopes of avoiding a sweep.  Through eight innings both he and Travis Blackley battled on the mound.  But it was the heroic effort in the ninth inning that was the...

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    A’s keeping winning streak alive

    by  • June 21, 2012 • Sports

    Oakland, CA – Winning the last six of their seven games is nothing to brag about but when you beat the best team in the Majors twice there is something special about that.   Keeping their winning streak alive the A’s defeated the Dodgers 4-1 in game two of the series. Pitching his first complete...

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    Dodgers shutout by McCarthy and the A’s

    by  • June 19, 2012 • Sports

    Oakland, CA – Interleague Play returned to Oakland, this time the A’s hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers who currently hold the best record in baseball.  But without their star player Matt Kemp who is out for a month with a hamstring.  Yet, the Dodgers have surprised many with their winning ways. Unfortunately their strategy...

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    Winning streak continues for A’s

    by  • June 16, 2012 • Sports

    Oakland, CA – Coming into this series, both teams were coming of wins.  Hoping to keep the momentum and winning streak both the Oakland A’s and the San Diego Padres are seeking a win.  Unfortunately, one team’s streak ended and that decision was made early. The A’s demolished the Padres 10-2 and left pitcher...

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    Raiders hold mini camp

    by  • June 13, 2012 • Sports

    Oakland, CA – The Oakland Raiders held a mandatory mini camp this week and the new look team did not disappoint.  After a controversial year of ups and downs, the organization had to make some drastic changes.  Owner, Mark Davis brought in a new General manager and a new coach during the off-season. GM...

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    Cain’s Almost Perfect Day

    by  • April 13, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – It was an almost perfect day for Matt Cain, but yet still memorable.  One play, one mistake on the count, one hit costed  the right-handed pitcher a perfect game. The Giants 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates seemed too easy.  Taking the first game of the series...

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    Champs Fighting for Position

    by  • April 12, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – The defending champs are fighting for a good position in the Western Conference standings.  Missing majority of the key players that helped in their success last season, the Dallas Mavericks continue to try to move up from the sixth spot they maintain. “We’re trying to move up and...

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    Warriors Woes

    by  • April 11, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – It’s been a trying season thus far for the Golden State Warriors.  They began the Summer with the assembly of an All-Star Executive cast of Jerry West, Bob Myers and Rick Welts.  Yet, the one thing missing was an All-Star roster. The lack of power forwards have been...

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    A’s defense comes alive

    by  • April 10, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – The A’s want to turn things around this series.  With a rough start to the season, Oakland is confident they will get better, after all it’s still a whole lot of baseball to be played. Taking a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals, the A’s defense came...

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    Frustration for Rose

    by  • April 8, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – It’s been twelve games since the All-Star point guard has been sidelined with a groin injury.  Before that Derrick Rose also missed time with a bad back.  This is the most time away from the game for the rising star.  The frustration is mounting as the post season...

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    OKC playing their best basketball

    by  • April 1, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oklahoma City, OK – This is the fun part of the season, predicting who will make the playoffs.  Teams that are good get better and teams that are bad look forward to the season ending.  The Oklahoma City Thunder make it look too easy, they maintain sole possession of the top...

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    GILBERT JOINS RAIDERS AS DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS; TAYLOR NAMED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

    by  • March 26, 2012 • Sports, Uncategorized

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    The Oakland Raiders have announced the hiring of Zak Gilbert as director of media relations, and have named Mike Taylor director of public affairs. Taylor, who has been with the Raiders organization since 1988, welcomes Gilbert to the Raiders organization. Gilbert, 36, most recently served in the NFL from 2001-07, leaving as the chief assistant in the...

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    A night to remember…

    by  • March 19, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – If you remember the winning days of the Golden State Warriors, than names such as Al Attles, Nate Thurmond, and Rick Barry come to mind.  These men are apart of an elite group that have their jerseys hung from the ceiling at Oracle Arena.  Last night, that moment...

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    The Day After… NBA Trade Deadline Ends

    by  • March 16, 2012 • Sports

    Written by: Malaika Bobino Sacramento, CA – One day after the trade deadline ended, the Sacramento Kings had no movement.  Many had hope for some changes, in addition to the cities recent approval of the franchise to remain in the Sacramento area.  That opportunity will have to wait until the off-season.  In the meantime,...

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    Clem Daniels Honored

    by  • March 16, 2012 • Oakland News Articles, Sports

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    Friends, family, teammates, sports stars, admirers and reporters came out to honor Clemon Daniels, an entrepreneur, civic leader and athlete who has made a lasting impact on life in Oakland Among those who attended the March 8 event at the Oakland Marriott were Oakland Mayor Jean Quan, Assemblymember Sandre Swanson, Boston Celtics legend Bill...

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    Monta Ellis’ Era in Oakland is Over

    by  • March 13, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    Written by: Malaika Bobino Sacramento, CA – For years the Bay Area has waited anxiously for the Golden State Warriors to return to the post season.  Every year the anticipation is high especially when the NBA trade deadline comes around. But this time, nothing seemed different from years past.  The Warriors traded their leading...

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    Reality TV vs the NBA

    by  • March 9, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – In aftermath of reality television, many have become marveled to the arguing, cat fights and drama.  Reality TV has become more popular than well written scripted shows that once dominated the networks.  Today, these shows take a more in depth look into the personal lives, including one popular...

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    The hardship of an injury

    by  • March 7, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Oakland, CA – The worst pain any athlete can experience is an injury.  It doesn’t matter what age you are, any kind of injury can result in further problems but for most they usually overcome it.  In the professional world of sports it’s like “taboo” which generally means the end is...

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    The West Dominates NBA All-Star

    by  • February 26, 2012 • General Articles, Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino Orlando, FL – It didn’t take a looming lockout to keep the stars from shinning tonight.  Excited to be back on the court, taking a break from a grueling schedule, NBA players maintained a smiles and had a good time on the court.  The usual cast of characters were named to...

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    Nob Hill Welcomes President Obama

    by  • February 16, 2012 • Sports

    By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – It was obvious something “big” was coming to San Francisco.  A city that’s known for it’s historic sites, art and entertainment added one more caveat, the President of the United States.  In his re-election campaign tour President Barack Obama made his way to the city for three...

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