Saturday February 18, 2012 Updated 2:29 PM PST
A team that falls from a World Series title one year to missing the playoffs the next generates a lot more questions than usual.
More than a quarter of Oakland's 40-man roster is new, with more to come when outfielder Yoenis Cespedes' deal is done. Then there's the edifice complex. Spring training schedule
Illinois prep star Chasson Randle got some personal attention from Johnny Dawkins, a big reason why he's a Cardinal.
Bartolo Colon says he's healthy, happy to join A's, and more
Stanford beats Oregon State 87-82
Cal finishes strong to overtake Oregon
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Are you enjoying the Linsanity?
It's certainly not Bruce Jenkins' intention to pound on David Stern to the point of tedium. It's just that the NBA commissioner keeps providing reasons why he should be shown the door.
Golden State's tank job dropped them four games back of the final Western Conference playoff spot. Time to give the bench players a long look? Box
Jeremy Lin scored 26 points, but committed nine turnovers, tied for the most in the NBA this season, and the Knicks lost at home to New Orleans, 89-85. Box
Andy Roddick’s return from injury lasted all of two matches; he lost to Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals in San Jose.
When Aaron Gryder came to Golden Gate Fields a year ago, he brought a resume that included four jockey titles at Aqueduct, two at Arlington Park and one apiece at Churchill Downs and Hollywood Park.
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The Connecticut women are on the verge of another milestone. The Huskies...
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Pavel Datsyuk scored with five seconds left to give the Red Wings their...
The Sharks didn't arrive in Raleigh until late Friday morning because...

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2:28 PM The ESPN Lin/"chink" hed reflects a bad trend for all media, including newspaper web sites. Speed trumps all. Post now, ask questions later. (hankschulman)
2:06 PM #Athletics don't have to make all their decisions before leaving for Japan. They can take 30 players with them. (susanslusser)
2:04 PM It doesn't sound as if the #Athletics will make any player moves today. Uehara and Ramirez still strong possibilities. (susanslusser)
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