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Oakland is getting a new minor league team — the Oakland B's
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — They will call themselves the Oakland B’s, short for Ballers. The minor league B's will carry on the city's green-and-gold color scheme. Otherwise, they don't plan to be anything like the A's, whose heartbroken fans they hope to support through the team's...
Townsend scores 28 to spark Oakland to 78-76 victory over Xavier
CINCINNATI (AP) — Trey Townsend scored 28 points helped Oakland defeat Xavier 78-76 on Monday night. Townsend, who added six rebounds and seven assists, gave the Golden Grizzlies (4-3) the lead for good on a three-point play with 3:25 remaining. Chris Conway scored 15 points and...
Watts' 20 lead Oakland over Marshall 78-71 in the Cayman Islands Classic
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Rocket Watts had 20 points in Oakland's 78-71 victory over Marshall on Tuesday in the Cayman Islands Classic. Watts shot 7 for 15 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line for the Golden Grizzlies (3-3). Chris Conway scored...
Townsend scores 18, Oakland knocks off Loyola Marymount 74-69 in the Cayman Islands Classic
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Trey Townsend scored 18 points as Oakland beat Loyola Marymount 74-69 on Monday in the Cayman Islands Classic. Townsend also contributed eight rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (2-3). Jack Gohlke scored 18 points while finishing 5 of 13 from...
Drake defeats Oakland 85-77 to open Cayman Classic
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Kevin Overton scored 22 points as Drake beat Oakland 85-77 Sunday in the opening game of the Cayman Classic tournament in the Cayman Islands. Overton shot 8 for 15, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Bulldogs (3-0). Atin Wright scored...
Oakland Athletics agree to 1-year contracts with infielders Miguel Andujar and Abraham Toro
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have agreed to one-year contracts with infielders Miguel Andujar and Abraham Toro. Oakland announced the deals on Friday. Andujar's contract is worth $1.7 million, and Toro receives $1,275,000 under his agreement. The A's...
MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — One of Rob Manfred's first trips after his election as baseball commissioner nine years ago was to Oakland to consult with Athletics owner John Fisher on attempts to keep the team in the Bay Area. Unable together to make that work, the A's will instead move...
Townsend scores 20 to lead Oakland over Bowling Green 81-62
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Trey Townsend scored 20 points to lead Oakland to an 81-62 victory over Bowling Green on Tuesday night. Townsend made 8 of 16 shots for the Golden Grizzlies (1-2), adding four assists and three steals. Jack Gohlke totaled 14 points and seven rebounds. DQ...
Oakland A's fans send MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nears
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Boston Red Sox owner John Henry was sent a special “Stay In Oakland” box from Bay Area fans packed with a green Athletics cap, a baseball card featuring his likeness and a note telling him all the reasons he should vote no on the team's planned relocation to Las Vegas....
Jewish protesters and allies stage sit-in at California federal building demanding Gaza cease-fire
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of protesters led by Jewish peace activists calling for a cease-fire in Gaza staged a sit-in inside of the federal building in Oakland, California, leading to multiple arrests. People wore T-shirts reading "Jews Say Cease-fire Now” and carried...
