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Celtics' Jaylen Brown shows maturity, leadership beyond his 23 years: Basketball 'just a glimpse' of who he is
Don't just view Celtics forward Jaylen Brown as one of the NBA's best young players. As his coach says, basketball is "just a glimpse" of wh [...]
Bold predictions for Week 4 of the college football season
There's always some surprises every Saturday in college football. Our experts make their selections for what unexpected events will happen in Week 4. [...]
As SEC football season opens, expect shows of unity but no anthem protests on field
SEC football teams won't likely be on the field, as usual, during the national anthem in 2020, but expect players to make shows of unity. [...]
SEC opens season with COVID-19 infection rates double the national average
Daily new coronavirus cases in SEC counties tumbled during the past week but remain high compared to the rest of the country.
WATCH: Footage released of man who broke into Brewers' Miller Park and damaged field with tractor
Video of a man who broke into the Milwaukee Brewers' Miller Park shows him trying to carve his name into the field with a tractor.
'Stats don't mean anything': All-Star Trae Young determined to make Atlanta Hawks a winner
Atlanta's Trae Young put up eye-popping stats in his second season with the Hawks, but he wants to be known as a winner.
Sports adapt to coronavirus restrictions as competition continues
Athletes and fans adapt to coronavirus restrictions as leagues continue competition. Stadiums remain empty and masks are worn by players, coaches and support st [...]
ESPN announcer Mark Jones says he will refuse police protection at college football game
ESPN college football play-by-play announcer Mark Jones says in a tweet he will refuse police protection Saturday at the Army-Cincinnati game. [...]
Opinion: Contender or fool's gold? Separating NFL's best 2-0 teams from the rest
Eleven NFL teams are unblemished through the first two weeks of the season, but not all are poised to become contenders, Mike Jones writes.
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal: Don't 'lump' killing of Breonna Taylor with George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal said the presence of a warrant differentiated Breonna Taylor's death from those of George Floyd or Ahmaud Arbery. [...]
Denver Nuggets' frustrations are plentiful after falling down 3-1 in another playoff series
The Denver Nuggets again find themselves down three games to one in a playoff series after Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Opinion: Expanding College Football Playoff fair thing to do in this unprecedented season
All Power Five leagues are set to play this fall, but schedule differences and circumstances of 2020 make choosing four best teams nearly impossible. � [...]
10 questions facing the SEC as the season gets started Saturday
The SEC will start its 2020 college football season Saturday. A look at the 10 biggest questions facing the league before the teams get starterd. [...]
Anthony Davis has been Lakers' clutch fourth-quarter closer against Nuggets
Anthony Davis had never appeared in the conference finals before, but he has met the moment with some dominant fourth quarters against the Nuggets. [...]
Happy 20th anniversary to Vince Carter putting Frédéric Weis on poster at 2000 Olympics
It's the 20th anniversary of Vince Carter's famous dunk at the 2000 Sydney Olympics — and one Frédéric Weis of France may want to forget. [...]

49ers-Giants injury report: George Kittle, Jimmy Garoppolo among those out
Tight end George Kittle and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo are among several 49ers starters ruled out for Sunday's game at the New York Giants.
Coast Line | Town hall on Sept. 30 examines fire districts consolidation
Supervisors John Leopold and Zach Friend are hosting a town hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the proposed consolidation between Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District and Central Fire Protection D [...]
Coronavirus: Some of California’s lowest rates remain in Bay Area, but other parts of the state are catching up
Even when accounting for population — LA's 10 million vs. the Bay's 8 million — there were about 36% more deaths and 39% more cases per-capita in the past week in Los Angeles County. How [...]
Judge says 2020 census must continue for another month
A federal judge has stopped the 2020 census from finishing at month's end and suspended a year-end deadline for delivering the numbers needed to decide how many seats each state gets in Congress.
California passes first-in-nation plastics recycling law
In California, 12 billion plastic beverage bottles are sold every year, and more than 3 million end up in landfills or as litter.
Waiting lists for home-school programs as parents grow weary of distance learning
Some working parents want schools that offer them more flexibility than what is often offered through distance learning at traditional schools, so that their children don’t have to be online at pre [...]
49ers’ Nick Mullens to start in place of Jimmy Garoppolo at Giants
The 49ers will start Nick Mullens at quarterback in place of an injured Jimmy Garoppolo on Sunday when they return to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants.
Coast Line | Road work planned in Santa Cruz as part of Rail Trail
The City of Santa Cruz continues its construction of Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7/Phase I with micro-surface sealing planned for eight streets from Tuesday through Thursday
Where does the NFL send money after fining 49ers’ Shanahan, Raiders’ Gruden over face masks?
Five coaches and their teams were fined for failing to wear face masks on the sidelines this week.
49ers at Giants: Five keys to winning while avoiding MetLife Stadium’s trap door
The 49ers will have to overcome injuries to several stars if they're to beat the New York Giants and win at MetLife Stadium a second straight Sunday.

The Daily Dubble - 9/24/20
The squad was back at it inside of Chase Center for Day 2 of the Warriors Minicamp, presented by Oracle NetSuite.
What They Are Saying in The Dubble - 9/24/20
The Warriors are back in the lab and putting up shots in the Warriors Minicamp, presented by Oracle NetSuite.
What They Are Saying in The Dubble - 9/23/20
After almost seven months, the Golden State Warriors are back on the hardwood at Chase Center as they begin Warriors Minicamp, presented
The Daily Dubble - 9/23/20
Warriors Minicamp, presented by Oracle NetSuite, tipped off today at Chase Center.
Juan Toscano-Anderson Continues Story of Latino Representation in NBA
Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson is bi-racial and bi-cultural with roots in both Mexico and the United States.