▶︎ Andre Ward on upcoming Kovalev superfight: ‘This is a career defining fight’
Fresh off a victory against Alexander Brand, Ward is already looking ahead to a November showdown in Las Vegas.
▶︎ Ward overpowers Brand to set up November showdown with Kovalev
OAKLAND – With a pay-per-view superfight hanging in the balance, Andre Ward wanted to make a statement Saturday at Oracle Arena. Though he didn’t knock out Colombian Alexander Brand, the Oakland…
Andre Ward dismisses mismatch talk: ‘It has to be my Super Bowl’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnJdy20i6qc&feature=youtu.be Andre Ward possesses superior speed, height, and skill advantages over little-known Alexander Brand of Colombia. But the heavily favored fighter from Oakland nicknamed the “Son of God” refuses to…
Inside China Basin: Shea discusses difficulty of transitioning to bullpen
Joe Castellano’s ‘Inside China Basin’ podcast via TheSportsVirus.com.
▶︎ Five years ago today: Giants, Phillies brawl after Victorino HBP
Five years ago today, the Giants had one of their most memorable benches-clearing incidents in recent memory, as Ramon Ramirez hit the Phillies’ Shane Victornio with a pitch and set…
Jimmie Ward talks faith in Kap, position switch to outside corner
49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward joined Tolbert & Lund to discuss Chip Kelly’s first training camp in Santa Clara and making the switch from safety to nickel corner to outside corner.
Kruk on Span’s resurgence: ‘He discovered something’ during pinch-hit AB vs. Nats
Mike Krukow joined the KNBR Morning Show to talk about Denard Span’s hot hitting and what it will mean for the Giants if they have dependable production from the top…
49ers’ Bowman says contract extension motivates teammates
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Linebacker NaVorro Bowman said his new extension with the San Francisco 49ers provides a good example for his younger teammates. “You basically have to crawl before…
Barton: DeBartolo created the playbook for Bay Area sports franchises
Former 49ers offensive lineman Harris Barton joins Murph & Mac to talk about Eddie DeBartolo Jr. and playing under him during the glory days.
▶︎ Westbrook on KD: ‘Some people handle things differently than others’
The recipient of a brand new contract extension, Russell Westbrook was made available to the media on Thursday. To nobody’s surprise, he was asked about Kevin Durant’s decision to leave Oklahoma…
Plenty of recognition for Warriors in 2016 NBA Players Voice Awards
The NBA Players Association took to Twitter on Thursday to announce the winners of the 2016 Players Voice Awards, and there was a lot of love for the 73-win Warriors.…
Teacher proclaims classroom a ‘No KD zone’ to teach students a lesson
A teacher in Indianapolis has decided to teach his students a moral lesson based on Kevin Durant’s decision to leave Oklahoma City for the Warriors this offseason. Tucker Hein, who…
Policy: With Eddie DeBartolo, winning came first and business came second
Former 49ers President and CEO Carmen Policy joined Murph & Mac on KNBR to talk about the upcoming enshrinement of Eddie DeBartolo Jr. into the Pro Football Hall of Fame…
Kuiper: No lead is ever safe in Philadelphia
Duane Kuiper joined Murph & Mac on KNBR to talk about the Giants’ recent struggles and the steps the players will take to turn things around.
Brooks: Embrace the Olympics for what it is, not what you want it to be
When it comes to quadrennial (SAT word alert!) spectacles, there’s no better example of what’s right and wrong with humanity than the Olympics. Sure, a presidential election brings out the…