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Raiders looking to strike it rich with ex-49er Harris
Oakland Tribune — Offensive tackle is Davis' latest reclamation project
San Francisco 49ers3 hours agoKiffin plays it safe in his criticism of front office
San Francisco Chronicle — The Lane Kiffin campaign went on hiatus Tuesday. The Raiders' youthful head coach apparently decided to follow the advice he has been drilling into the team's youthful quarterback: Play it safe. Know when to say when. Don't risk a turnover in pursuit of a...
Oakland Raiders5 hours agoBranch leads cast of 7 auditioning to return kicks
San Francisco Chronicle — The Raiders lined up all comers to try for their kick-returner job Tuesday. All that was missing was a carnival tent for their bag of amazing tricks. Tyvon Branch chased down footballs to make one-handed catches. Jonathan Holland turned his back to the ball...
Oakland Raiders5 hours agoSnyder injured
San Francisco Chronicle — The 49ers' banged-up offensive line sustained another hit Tuesday when left guard Adam Snyder injured his right ankle early in the team's single workout at Santa Clara. Snyder left the field, and coach Mike Nolan all but ruled Snyder out for Thursday's...
San Francisco 49ers5 hours agoInjury may give Saarloos chance to start for A's
Oakland Tribune — Kirk Saarloos' stellar work in the rotation for Triple-A Sacramento earned him his promotion to the A's roster earlier this week.
Though the A's called him up to bolster the bullpen, Saarloos may find himself drawing more starting duties, if Justin Duchscherer is forced to miss any time after aggravating his right hip in Monday's win over the Minnesota Twins.
Oakland Athletics8 hours agoCal eyes nothing but best of Best
Oakland Tribune — But talented and explosive running back comes with question marks after hip injury
California Golden Bears8 hours agoAilene Voisin: O'Sullivan has qualities Smith lacks
Sacramento Bee — J.T. O'Sullivan is ornery enough to make this 49ers quarterback situation interesting. I believe that. He is also going to surprise people outside the UC Davis zip code with his arm, his feet, his intellect and his competence.
PAUL SAKUMA Associated Press
Though J.T. O'Sullivan has bounced around
San Francisco 49ers5 hours agoRaiders: Branch leads cast of 7 auditioning to return kicks
San Francisco Chronicle — The Raiders lined up all comers to try for their kick-returner job Tuesday. All that was missing was a carnival tent for their bag of amazing tricks. Tyvon Branch chased down footballs to make one-handed catches. Jonathan Holland turned his back to the ball...
Oakland Raiders5 hours agoCal's Best reminds some people of Reggie Bush
San Jose Mercury News — Nobody knows what Cal tailback Jahvid Best will accomplish this season, but there is a great deal of anticipation.
California Golden Bears5 hours agoKey for Raiders QB is minimizing mistakes
San Jose Mercury News — The Raiders used the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NFL draft on JaMarcus Russell because of his potential to make plays few other quarterbacks can make and to fill a years-long void.
Oakland Raiders5 hours ago49ers Blog: Quarterback competition is not bothering Smith
Sacramento Bee — Bee staff writer Matthew Barrows is at 49ers training camp in Santa Clara. Look for his blogs throughout the day at www.sacbee.com/ninersblog. Here are excerpts from Tuesday's blog:
San Francisco 49ers5 hours agoSabean says no need to rush pitching prospects
San Francisco Chronicle — The Giants have promoted their position-playing prospects aggressively this season as they try to determine if they have something in Ryan Rohlinger, Emmanuel Burriss, Pablo Sandoval and the like. Not so their starting pitchers. Tim Alderson, a 2007 first-...
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- Smith's numbers + Tuesday Update Niners Insider | San Francisco Chronicle
- Sizing up 49ers' roster through two exhibition games Instant 49ers | Santa Rosa Press Democrat
- Duchscherer X-ray "clear,'' an MRI is next The Drumbeat | San Francisco Chronicle
- News galore from Alameda Raiders Silver and Black Blog | San Francisco Chronicle
- Sanchez update The Splash | San Francisco Chronicle
- The Bears? Again? 49ers Blog | Sacramento Bee
- John Smallwood: Battles heating up for defensive end at Eagles camp Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News
- All-Pro TE Gates returns to practice San Diego Union-Tribune
- Packers make pitch to move practice site Green Bay Press-Gazette
- OSU notebook: Position can change if you're linebacker Columbus Dispatch
- Bob Hunter commentary: Wins, losses can explain results from sports poll Columbus Dispatch
- Freshmen enhance deep receiving corps Columbus Dispatch
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San Francisco Giants shortstop Emmanuel Burriss, left, collides with Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez (2) after throwing to first to complete a double play on Jeremy Hermida in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in San Francisco.»Yahoo! Sports
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Florida Marlins' Ricky Nolasco works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in San Francisco.»Yahoo! Sports
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San Francisco Giants' Kevin Correia, right, hands the ball to manager Bruce Bochy as he is removed from the game against the Florida Marlins during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in San Francisco.»Yahoo! Sports
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Florida Marlins' Mike Jacobs swings for an RBI ground-out against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in San Francisco.»Yahoo! Sports
