By John Shea Published 3:56 pm PDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard runs against the Packers during the first half of Monday night’s game in Green Bay. 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard runs against the Packers during the first half of Monday night’s game in Green Bay. Photo: Mike Roemer / Associated Press Photo: Mike Roemer / Associated Press Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard runs against the Packers during the first half of Monday night’s game in Green Bay. 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard runs against the Packers during the first half of Monday night’s game in Green Bay. Photo: Mike Roemer / Associated Press 49ers try to move on from tough loss; 6-0 Rams next … [Read more...] about 49ers try to move on from tough loss; 6-0 Rams next
Warriors Profiles: The great Kevin Durant unknown surrounds season tipoff
By Logan Murdock | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 3:57 pm | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 4:00 pm Could this be Kevin Durant’s last Ring Night in the Bay Area — at least while wearing a Warriors jersey? Speculation will dominate this season, but only one man knows for sure. Let’s round up where he stands heading into this season. If you missed the other Warriors as we counted down the days till tipoff, check out the links below. Kevin Durant Contract: 2 years / $61,500,000 remaining (Signed a two-year/$61,500,000 deal this summer, which includes a player option he can use to sign elsewhere next summer) Outlook: Last season, Durant was a model of consistency, averaging 26.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists. Consistent play has been one of Durant’s best traits since joining the team. Over his last two years with Golden State, he’s churned out averages of 25.1 and 26.4 points per contest. While his … [Read more...] about Warriors Profiles: The great Kevin Durant unknown surrounds season tipoff
The NBA’s safest bet no longer a sure thing
The mathematicians have crunched the numbers, and they’ve determined the sun might not rise tomorrow. Death and taxes? According to the latest calculations, they are now completely avoidable. This is our world now. Take nothing for granted, because the truths we used to depend on might no longer be so certain. After all, the safest bet in sports just turned into a coin flip. For 21 consecutive years, the Spurs have made the NBA playoffs. It has been automatic, even more so than Tom Brady running a two-minute drill, or Tiger Woods holding onto a three-shot lead on a Sunday afternoon, or Nick Saban being cranky after Alabama beats somebody senseless. It is the longest active postseason streak in North American professional sports, one year shy of the longest in NBA history, and it has been around longer than Splenda sweetener, Dasani bottled water, and Lonnie Walker IV. But as the Spurs prepare to open another season under Gregg Popovich on Wednesday night, the expectations have … [Read more...] about The NBA’s safest bet no longer a sure thing
Daily Breeze high school football Top 10 poll for Week 9
By Damian Calhoun | [email protected] | Daily BreezePUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 3:35 pm | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 3:35 pm The Daily Breeze top 10 for Week 9 of the football season: 1. Narbonne 5-3, 50 poll points (5 first-place votes) In three games, Jake Garcia has completed 72.5 percent of his passes with five touchdowns and three interceptions. The Gauchos had a bye last week and return to action Friday at home against Gardena. 2. Lawndale 6-2, 44 The Cardinals moved to 3-0 in the Ocean League with Friday’s weather-shortened win over Santa Monica. This week, Lawndale heads to El Segundo. 3. Serra 4-4, 41 Doug Brumfield returned to action and completed 20 of 32 passes for 281 yards with three touchdowns in a 26-15 win over Alemany to snap a two-game losing skid. Next up is another big road clash at Chaminade. 4. Palos Verdes 5-3, 34 The Sea Kings turned in another strong defensive effort, holding Redondo to just a field goal Monday in a 10-3 win. In their three Bay … [Read more...] about Daily Breeze high school football Top 10 poll for Week 9
Football notes: Mira Costa’s Matt Harry fights way back from injury to be key contributor this season
By Damian Calhoun | [email protected] | Daily BreezePUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 3:50 pm | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 3:50 pm It was delayed a day, but the seniors for the Mira Costa football team finally had their chance to play a final regular-season game at home. The Mustangs were scheduled to face Leuzinger on Friday, but the inclement weather forced the game to be moved to Saturday. Senior Matt Harry left a memorable imprint on the game, catching four passes, three for touchdowns, in a 42-0 win for the Mustangs. “He’s had multiple surgeries, he’s really fought and fought to keep his career alive,” Mira Costa coach Don Morrow said of Harry. “He’d never been in the end zone this year, so for him to get into the end zone was really cool.” Harry had touchdown receptions of 9, 41 and 32 yards. “It was a relief to get into the end zone and the feeling when you score and run back to the sideline with your friends is the best,” … [Read more...] about Football notes: Mira Costa’s Matt Harry fights way back from injury to be key contributor this season