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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....
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →By: Malaika Bobino San Francisco, CA – At this point in the season you wouldn’t expect anything less. The Giants got hits, played great defense and got a stellar performance from Buster Posey. It was a great start for San Francisco in their 7-1 win over the Padres. Posey had a RBI single in...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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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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...
Read more →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,...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →The Oakland Raiders is one of six NFL teams chosen to participate in the launch of a program to promote football safety and helmet replacement for youth in underserved communities. The initiative will remove helmets that are 10 years old or older and replace them with new helmets at no cost to the beneficiary...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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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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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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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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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →Written by: Malaika Bobino Los Angeles, CA – It was almost a week ago when the best of the NBA gathered in Orlando, Florida for the All-Star game. An unusual foul for that type of game brought many questions as to why it happened. But a humble Dwayne Wade explained that his hard foul...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →By Malaika Bobino What an unbelievable February for a player who just wanted an opportunity to play. Bay Area native Jeremy Lin has become the phenomenon of the NBA and the New York Knicks. Who would have imagined that without two of the Knicks star players, Lin would begin the start of an unforgettable...
Read more →San Francisco, CA – Sometimes the best games end tragically. It’s been a decade since the Forty-Niners played in the NFC Championship game and today they faced off in a rematch with the New York Giants. The last time these two teams met was during the regular season and the Giants lost 27-20. San...
Read more →By Malaika Bobino It has been a decade since the Forty-Niners played in the NFC Championship game, and this weekend they will host the New York Giants. The last time these two teams met was during the regular season, and the Giants lost 27-20. San Francisco rallied late in the fourth quarter when Justin...
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