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Senior sports enterprise reporter for San Francisco Chronicle, covering Warriors, 49ers, Giants/A's, golf, colleges. Proud dad of Trevin, proud grad of @Cal

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These boys went to preschool together 20 yrs ago. They ran around together so much, we dubbed them “The Three Amigos.” Today, Bryan (middle) made his MLB debut for the Mariners in Arlington, Texas — and Trevin (my son) and Jason were both there to watch. So cool! Congrats, Bryan!
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. @StephenCurry30 misses long putt. One fan shouts, "Kyrie would have made it." Curry offers half-amused glare in return. Only half.
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This must be a first: Tiger Woods introduced on the tee at a major championship and ... utter silence. So weird @PGAChampionship
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Draymond Green on if he's worried about Steph Curry's leg injury: “Yeah, you always worry. I saw him getting dove on. I picked up my foul pushing them off him, because he was screaming at the bottom of the pile. I’ll take the foul for that.” #Warriors
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So this happened today: Played golf with my son on his last day home for winter break. Wanted to give him a memorable send-off, played Olympic Club with good friend/member. Trevin’s first round at Lake Course — and he made his first hole-in-one! No. 13, 6-iron, 180 yards. So cool
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This is the crowd following @StephenCurry30 , on Thursday morning at event. No way this is bad for golf
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Curry compares Bucks to Warriors of 4 years ago, suggests coaching change could “unlock” greatness
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Curry: "I slipped, I fell, I hurt. My team is awesome. The end." #Warriors
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. @CoachJim4UM , in town to see 5-star RB Najee Harris, announces homecoming queen at Antioch High:
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Thompson and rookie Brandin Podziemski engaging in spirited one-on-one game and shooting drills after #Warriors practice
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Carlos Correa clearly didn’t expect issues after his #SFGiants physical Monday: He promptly went house shopping in the Bay Area with his family. Chronicle exclusive:
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Kerr: "The beauty of Steph and Klay is they walk that fine line between lethal and crazy." #Warriors
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#49ers tight end George Kittle rambles downfield like a madman, chewing up chunks of yards after the catch. His pregame preparation starts with reading weekly letters from his dad on the bus ride to the stadium. My feature on Kittle:
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#Warriors announce parade will be on Monday
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Steph Curry — good at basketball, wild about golf — among those in small “crowd” around 7 green at Harding Park
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#49ers defensive end Dee Ford said Carolina QB Kyle Allen’s zero interceptions this season trace to his good decisions. Asked if 49ers can pressure Allen into making bad decisions, Ford smiled and said, “That’s why they pay us.”
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Curry on Iguodala's departure: "I’m the oldest on the team now, I’ve got to step my game up. It’s a tough business. You knew at some point there would be some hard changes. You talk about Andre and Shaun (Livingston), they're two guys who do things the right way." (more)
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Pretty cool to see all those Oakland-raised point guards introduced as part of NBA’s 75th anniversary team: Jason Kidd, Gary Payton and Damian Lillard. And then Steph Curry, who played in Oakland for so many years
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#SFGiants manager Bruce Bochy says Mike Yastrzemski will play all three games this week at Fenway Park. Bochy understands what this means to Red Sox fans in baseball-crazy Boston. My pregame post from SF:
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GOLF NEWS: San Francisco officials are expected to amend their contract with the PGA Tour on Thursday -- paving the way for an annual, Stephen Curry-hosted tour event at Harding Park. Chronicle exclusive:
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Bruce Bochy says Mike Yastrzemski will play every day during series at Fenway Park. Bochy is eager to hear crowd reaction to grandson of Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski #SFGiants
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Lexi Thompson answered only two questions after her round — and then her agent cut off the interview. Bad look. Standing up in victory AND defeat is part of the deal as a pro athlete. @uswomensopen
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Eight years after violent Opening Day attack, #SFGiants fan Bryan Stow finds purpose in his shattered life — spreading anti-bullying message to schools across Northern California. My story: via @sfchronicle
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Klay Thompson on Steph Curry's injury: "We need him if we want to win this thing. I know Steph will do everything in his power to play. I am really hoping he’s OK, because he’s our identity. Without him, it would be very difficult.” #Warriors
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Good news for #Warriors : Steph Curry, who missed Sunday night's game in Minnesota with a sore right hand, is not listed on NBA injury report for Tuesday night's game vs. Pistons. Gary Payton II (back) and Moses Moody (knee) are questionable
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Good sign for #Warriors : Gary Payton II (calf injury) working hard on stationary bike. He’ll be re-evaluated later this week
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Giorgio Tavecchio on long wait for NFL debut: "Aristotle said anticipation can be the greatest form of pleasure. " #Raiders
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Steph Curry now 0-for-2 from the free-throw line as a college graduate
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Stephen Curry on Klay Thompson's injury: “It’s just tragic for a guy as talented and hungry as Klay to come back from his ACL, and all that took, and now he has to wait another year." Chronicle exclusive on Curry's first extended public comments on Klay:
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Steve Kerr on impending duel of Curry brothers, with nice anecdote of long-ago childhood video:
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Hey @JordanSpieth , look what you started. @StephenCurry30 playfully tells caddie to "go get that" after sinking birdie putt
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Former #Warriors guard Monta Ellis at tonight’s game. Now runs youth basketball program in Dallas
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Trayce Jackson-Davis says Klay Thompson announced in locker room that Jackson-Davis’ nickname is no longer “Baby T.” He needed double-double to shed moniker, did it tonight with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Now known as “Trayce Jr” among teammates
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Another notable, post-practice scene: Chris Paul and Trayce Jackson-Davis going over pick-and-roll strategy
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One more Steph Curry update, since Kevin Durant injury (all Warriors wins): Gm 5 vs Hou: 16 points in last 14 mins Gm 6 vs Hou: 33 pts (all in 2nd half) Gm 1 vs Por: 36 pts Gm 2 vs Por: 37 pts Gm 3 vs Por: 36 pts Gm 4 vs. Por: 37 pts
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Now this is cool ...
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Josh Donaldson told his mom if she quit smoking he'd get her a Maserati ... 🎥: @BringerOfRain20
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Talked to former #Athletics pitcher Dennis Eckersley about broadcaster Ray Fosse, who died today. Eck: "All I know is when I heard the news, it hurt. It kind of stops you. We had a major connection. He was like an older brother." Full story by @matthewkawahara posting soon
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More from Bogut: "We started putting Klay on Chris Paul back when the Clippers had their half-decent team. We noticed Chris didn’t like that, it really worked out well for us. And ever since then we haven’t been afraid to put Klay on bigger forwards at times, or smaller guards."
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A’s fans not too subtle about their feelings for team owner John Fisher. Fans Fest event starts at 11 am at Bloc 15 in Jack London Square
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If Wiggins labors tonight with rib injury, Jonathan Kuminga could get some time on LeBron #Warriors
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Steph Curry getting in post-practice shooting in Phoenix #Warriors
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Just talked to Jim Barnett about his move to radio with #Warriors . He said, “I’m very happy and grateful to still be employed. I hoped I might work in radio after leaving TV. Radio doesn’t show age. I hope I can do this for many years to come.” Update story posting shortly
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Kazmir now hugging teammates goodbye. #Athletics will have new starter for today's game vs Blue Jays
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#Warriors have six players in double figures -- and not one of them named Curry (8 points) or Thompson (6). And now they lead by 20.
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. @CoachJim4UM trades his Michigan gear for Antioch cap and sweatshirt, as he chats with principal Louie Rocha
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Twenty years ago, Eric Musselman became #Warriors head coach at age 37. After a long and unusual journey, he's back in the Bay Area this week to lead Arkansas into the Sweet 16. Story from Chase Center: via @sfchronicle
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Looks like Curry and Thompson had a little shooting contest after practice. Based on Steph’s reaction, I’d say he won
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Also: Brandin Podziemski says his back is feeling better (X-rays were clean) and he expects to play Friday night vs. Wizards
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Thompson on Curry: "We trust the man with the ball in his hands. His track record proves it, with what he's done in the past. He'll do anything to win."
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Quarterback summit at Pebble Beach: Alex Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Steve Young
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Source: PGA Championship at Harding Park will be rescheduled for Aug. 6-9. Tour’s revised schedule expected Monday. Our story:
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More from JTA, on the rapport among #Warriors reserves: “That’s the culture here. It all starts with the leaders: Steph, Dray, Klay, Andre. Everybody can’t be the main character in the movie, but you've got to play your role to make the movie work.”
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Talked to Dennis Eckersley before A's Hall of Fame ceremony. "I still live in disbelief, kind of denial,” he told me of planned move to Las Vegas. “It’s sad and it's emotional. But they’re not going to take away these memories.” Story: via @sfchronicle
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Dave Stewart was typically candid while trying to imagine the #Athletics in Las Vegas. “They’re the Oakland A’s. That’s who they are.” Story on Stewart, Carney Lansford and other former A’s reacting to Vegas news:
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Khris Davis just hit one to Berkeley. No, really
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Mauricio Dubon came to U.S. from Honduras at age 15, with dream of playing in majors. He became #SFGiants fan. Now he’s their 2B of the (near) future. My story on Dubon’s remarkable journey: via @sfchronicle
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Draymond Green, asked about the last day of Black History Month at the end of his press conference, offered an impassioned response: "At some point, can we get rid of Black History Month? Why do we have to keep getting the shortest month to celebrate our history? ...
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One more (gracious) quote from Jim Barnett, on Azubuike replacing him as #Warriors TV analyst: “I really mean this: I’m so happy it’s Kelenna and not someone else. He’s going to be good. He’s handsome, educated and he has a gift for words.” Updated story:
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The reporter in me wants to be in SF tonight to cover Game 6 of #Warriors -Grizzlies. The dad in me is proud and excited to be in Madison for my boy’s graduation from ⁦⁦ @UWBusiness
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Curry on his defense and Westbrook's chuckle: "Honestly, I couldn't care less about other people's opinions about me." #Warriors
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Also from Eckersley on how #Athletics pending departure affects team's loyal fans: “I think it’s sadder for people who are major fans. You’re just yanking the sheets. That doesn’t feel right at all, because it isn’t.”
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Arik Armstead (knee) and Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring) back on the field at #49ers practice
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. @StephenCurry30 with modest lead on his dad Dell thru 15 holes
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For the Saturday morning crowd: #SFGiants fan Bryan Stow spent 9 months in a coma after savage Opening Day attack in 2011. Now he’s walking, making jokes and inspiring kids throughout Northern California. My story: via @sfchronicle
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One fresh wrinkle: Curry sharing one basket with new backcourt partner D’Angelo Russell #Warriors
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ICYMI, my stroll around Edgewood Tahoe with @StephenCurry30 :
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. @StephenCurry30 on range before round in Tahoe
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Duke's Paolo Banchero on meeting Steph Curry the other day: "Everybody knows how he's changed the game, but getting to meet him, you realize he is a real down-to-earth, humble guy. He's got fans all around the world, a whole bunch of money, but he's just a cool guy."
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Breaking news: SF public health officials approve PGA Championship at Harding Park in August -- but without fans. Chronicle exclusive:
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Klay Thompson back at #Warriors practice today in Phoenix after missing yesterday’s session because he was sick
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Forty-three years ago today, my parents made the bold, life-changing decision to move from Chicago to California. I remain eternally grateful — especially when playing golf with my son in 70-degree sunshine in the middle of winter.
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Overcast but no thick fog today at Harding Park (unlike past few days). Here’s view from 10 tee, where Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas start their round in about 10 minutes
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Bochy on taking out Bumgarner after 9 innings: “He lobbied, trust me. He’s still mad at me for not letting him go out there for the 10th.” #SFGiants
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Steve Kerr's message to Jonathan Kuminga after his 26-point outing Sat night: "If we were a lousy team, you’d be doing this every night. ... But you wouldn’t be learning how to win." Pregame post on Kuminga, who will start again tonight: via @sfchronicle
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Joe Kapp, the rugged and tenacious quarterback who led Cal to its last Rose Bowl appearance and later was the school's feisty head coach, died today at age 85. Story: via @sfchronicle
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Logical, spirited chant at Fans Fest in Oakland
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Steve Kerr, asked if there were subtle reasons #Warriors look different with Steph Curry healthy: “There’s nothing subtle about it. The Bulls looked different without Michael Jordan. The Spurs looked different without Tim Duncan. So we look different without Steph.”
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Hey golfers: My son snapped this on our flight out of Bay Area earlier today. Five cool courses clockwise from top: Lake Merced, Olympic Club (Ocean & Lake courses), Harding Park (site of PGA Championship in May) and San Francisco Golf Club
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Nice decade for Bay Area sports fans: Local teams have won or played for championship in 8 of 9 years. Giants won WS in 2010-12-14; 49ers played in SB in ‘13; Warriors won title in 2015-17-18; and W’s and Sharks played for title in ‘16. Only blank spot: 2011
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#Warriors finish with 142 points, their most in a playoff game under Steve Kerr ... actually their most in a playoff game since 1967
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Beverley touches ball, gets booed. Beverley heads to bench, gets booed. Beverley breathes, gets booed. #Warriors
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17 tee at Lincoln Park. Never gets old.
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#Athletics win 6-4, move one-half game behind Indians for top wild-card spot (and tied with Rays for second spot). Five-out save for Liam Hendriks
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Nunez says he loved his time in SF and would be open to returning as free agent. Also excited to join pennant race with Red Sox #SFGiants
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Point made (powerfully)
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The Mother’s Against Greg Abbott are ready for the first day of school…
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More from Curry on Iguodala/Livingston: "They have the ultimate level of professionalism, a respect for what they say and do. They’re both three-time champs, and I think they have a lot left in the tank. It’ll be fun and weird to watch them on different teams." #Warriors
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I missed lots of Father’s Days while Trevin was growing up, one of the few drawbacks of covering golf. Today, sweet redemption: I get to cover #USOpen at Pebble Beach AND hang with him. This makes me quite happy (and grateful).
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Kevin Durant chatting with new #Raiders WR Antonio Brown after tonight’s #Warriors game
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. @StephenCurry30 spills bag of popcorn on locker-room floor. "That's the kind of night it's been," he says. #Warriors
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More from Curry: "Everyone talks about all the talent we had on that team, but that doesn’t mean you can put it all together. ... I like to look at what we accomplished and focus on that, and be extremely proud of that run. Now we try to re-create that." #Warriors
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Stephen Curry has come off the bench twice in his 112 career playoff games, both times when returning from injury. First time: He scored 40 points vs. Portland in Game 4 of 2016 West semifinals. Second time: He scored 28 points vs. New Orleans in Game 2 of 2018 West semifinals.
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Steph Curry (wearing No. 11 jersey) and Klay Thompson warming up. Crowd paying close attention, as you might expect #Warriors #KlayDay
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Curry at the buzzer for the win. Well, naturally
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Will Jordan Poole's swagger carry into his new role as Warriors' sixth man? Poole dropped 32 points off the bench Monday night, a good sign on the brink of Klay Thompson’s long-awaited return. Story: via @sfchronicle
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Melvin on #Athletics fans chanting “MVP!” after Khris Davis homer and Davis not getting much MVP consideration: “It’s ridiculous he’s not part of that conversation.”
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#Warriors fans probably feel connected to longtime radio play-by-play man Tim Roye. But do they know his whole story? My piece on Roye’s path to becoming one of NBA’s most enduring voices: via @sfchronicle
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My son was 3 the last time Cal (my alma mater) beat USC. He asked to go home several times, but I kept shoveling him snacks. We stayed. Now he’s a college freshman. He called after tonight’s game to exult and tell me he was going to get a snack (1 am pizza in Madison). #GoBears
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Stephen Curry on honoring 9-year-old Riley Morrison on International Women’s Day:
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Hard to argue with this
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Did Harden really leave without shaking hands? Rockets truly have the bitchiest backcourt in NBA history.
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Derek Carr says of possible playoff clincher Sun: "Starting 0-10 (in 2014) was not fun. That makes these moments really cool." #Raiders
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