New day dawns for S.F. baseball

It has been a considerable time since the Bay Area had reason to be excited about something sports-related, at least a team or event that wasn't drawing disdain from everyone outside the Bay Area.

Podcast: Bulldogs sports 3/4

Former men's basketball coach Ray Lopes returned to the Save Mart Center last week - hear what Matt James has to say about that visit, current coach Steve Cleveland, recruitment prospects and notes from women's basketball and the baseball team.

National scene: Sports news 7/3

Phil Jackson will return as head coach of the L.A. Lakers for the 2009-10 season. There had been speculation he may retire or take on an abbreviated role due to health concerns. "After consulting with Lakers team internist Dr. John...read more »

Artest to Lakers. Bryant MVP trophy hunting

During the playoffs I thought Ron Artest would be a great addition to the Lakers and now I'm happy to see it actually happen. The story lines here are great. This means a couple of things for the Lakers: --...read more »

Should final football coaches' poll votes be public?

This is no huge breaking news deal, but it was interesting, especially since he brought up Fresno State... Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy (he of "I'm a man! I'm 40!" lore) said in a Tulsa World interview published Thursday that...read more »

Strasburg wins Dick Howser Trophy

Former San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Washington Nationals last month, has been selected as the winner of the Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's player of the year.

Grizzlies pitcher not fazed in return to mound

When Joe Martinez takes the mound these days, what everyone wants to know and what everyone wants to watch is whether he will flinch.

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