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Two American League West teams that haven't won a series in a while get a chance to end their droughts tonight, when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim play the rubber match of a three-game set with the visiting Oakland Athletics.
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As the Niners are about to enter year four with coach Mike Nolan and quarterback Alex Smith, the coach's job is in jeopardy and the former quarterback of the future appears to be on his way to a backup role. More

National

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Former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic and Russian star Nikolay Davydenko were a winners Wednesday at the U.S. Open. More
Stanford
The brackets are out and show that two Bay Area teams could go head to head in the Sweet 16. More
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    giants

    San Francisco's AT&T Park hit a home run this week when the Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Daily and SportsBusiness Journal named it the 2008 Facility of the Year. More
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    Barry Bonds tells Giants fans that he's not retired. More

    olympics

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    Eager to show the world that it's ready for to host the 2012 Games, London demonstrates its city and Olympic pride More
    Memorable Moments Of The 2008 Olympics
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    Alan Abrahamson feels indebted to coaches like Prosser. More

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    As the Niners are about to enter year four with coach Mike Nolan and quarterback Alex Smith, the coach's job is in jeopardy and the former quarterback of the future appears to be on his way to a backup role. More
    NBC Bay Area Sports’ Laurence Scott breaks down the innovative A-11 Offense developed at Piedmont High School. Web exclusive interviews and video follow the story. More

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    NBC Bay Area Sports' Laurence Scott breaks down the innovative A-11 Offense developed at Piedmont High School. Web exclusive interviews and video follow the story.

    One of the most distinguished and popular broadcasters in the country talks about his career, Barry Bonds and Vin Scully. More


    Meet the man who makes magic at the Ballpark -- right before your eyes. More


    A San Jose man is hoping his record breaking punches will lead to money for charity.

    There is a team from Hayward who has not lost a game once in the past 106 tries. More


    NBC11's Laurence Scott tags along with Oakland A's pitcher Huston Street to find out why he prefers taking BART to work instead of driving to the Coliseum.

    The history of garlic fries began in Germany several decades ago, and ever since, inventor Dan Gordon's empire of spuds and suds has been spreading worldwide.

    The young Giants pitcher talks about winning. More


    See what is happening in the off season for the San Francisco 49ers. More


    See what he has to say about being back in Oakland. More


    See what $50 will buy you on the peninsula. More


    After surviving round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs the San Jose Sharks get ready for the Dallas Stars.

    Legendary basketball coach Eddie Sutton explains why his current job is the toughest challenge is has ever faced.

    Meet the four-time world champion animal caller who just happens to be a young man from Belmont. More


    Go all access with the Saint Ignatius Wildcats. More


    The man credited for helping Stanford make one of the biggest upsets in Big Ten history talks to Raj Mathai. More


    Get insights from one of the all time great 49er quarterbacks. More


    Go all access with the Wildcats at Los Gatos High School.

    Jim Harbaugh was an NFL QB for 15 seasons. Now he's the head coach at Stanford. NBC11 goes all access with Sgt. Harbaugh. More


    Go behind the scenes with Jerry Rice and Raj Mathai as they cut promos in preparation of Toyota Sports Sunday.
    This is the last Olympics where baseball will be a medal sport.
    Raj Mathai gives you the best sports coverage every Sunday.

    Interviews And Features

    NBC Bay Area Sports’ Laurence Scott breaks down the innovative A-11 Offense developed at Piedmont High School. Web exclusive interviews and video follow the story. More

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    What were the big story lines in the 2008 games? How did the medal count end up? Find out this and more in our Olympics section. More

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