Programming note: Bob Fitzgerald will do the play-by-play alongside Tom Tolbert on KNBR 680’s call of Game 1 between the Warriors and Cavs. So here we go with the Warriors trying to put an exclamation mark on an historic season. Good time to pause and appreciate that the Warriors have won 140 games the past […]

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In an article by Cleveland.com’s Chris Haynes, the Cavaliers privately aired concerns that the Golden State Warriors get preferential treatment from the NBA. Cleveland players took an issue with Draymond Green not being suspended for his kick to Steven Adams’ midsection. They also were mystified that Pistons and Hawks players weren’t suspended when they took vicious […]

OAKLAND — The Golden State Warriors need Draymond Green’s intense vocal presence and physical play against LeBron James more than ever. He was built for this matchup. They also need him on the basketball court. According to league rules, if Green receives one more flagrant foul point, he will be under review for suspension in the NBA Finals. With […]

Video via MLB.com Hunter Pence re-injured his strained right hamstring in the Giants’ game against the Braves. The injury will force Pence to the disabled list, according to reports out of Atlanta. Pence is going to DL. Already had MRI. Strain is similar, Bochy said. — Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) June 2, 2016 Pence actually said he's getting […]

It’s always a good idea to learn from those before you, so I once kneeled at the foot of the great Bay Area sportswriter Art Spander. He noted that famous curmudgeonly golfer Nick Faldo was retiring and embarking on a broadcasting career. Sir Arthur said: “Like they always say, ‘when it’s time to say goodbye, […]