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Christie leads Oakland against No. 23 Arkansas after 27-point showing

Dec. 29, 2024 03:55 AM EST

Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-9, 1-2 Horizon League) at Arkansas Razorbacks (10-2) Fayetteville, Arkansas; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oakland faces No. 23 Arkansas after Malcolm Christie scored 27 points in Oakland's 73-70 overtime loss to the Hawaii Rainbow...

Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from organization in the coming days

Dec. 27, 2024 14:01 PM EST

Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organization's planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas. Kaval has been president of the A's for the past eight years and will step down from the role on Dec. 31 to pursue new business...

Oakland man dies in Christmas house fire after rescuing his family

Dec. 25, 2024 17:34 PM EST

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A man in Oakland was found dead Christmas morning after his house caught on fire, officials said. Firefighters responded around 6:15 a.m. to a residential fire in the area. A 37-year-old man had alerted his family to the fire and rescued his father and aunt...

Bill Bergey, a Pro Bowl linebacker for the Eagles, dies at 79

Dec. 25, 2024 15:30 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Bergey, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker who played in a Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles, died Wednesday, the team announced. He was 79. His son, Jake, posted on social media that Bergey died of cancer. Bergey, a three-time Eagles team MVP in a vote...

Hawaii faces Oakland

Dec. 24, 2024 03:31 AM EST

Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-8, 1-2 Horizon League) vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (7-4, 0-1 Big West) Honolulu; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hawaii takes on Oakland at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Rainbow Warriors...

Mukeba's 20, Jones' winner lead Oakland over Loyola Chicago 72-71 at Diamond Head Classic

Dec. 22, 2024 21:39 PM EST

HONOLULU (AP) — Allen David Mukeba Jr. led Oakland with 20 points and Isaiah Jones scored the game-winning layup with one second left as the Golden Grizzlies knocked off Loyola Chicago 72-71 on Sunday night at the Diamond Head Classic. Tuburu Naivalurua took an inbounds pass from...

Oakland Golden Grizzlies and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers square off in Honolulu, Hawaii

Dec. 22, 2024 03:49 AM EST

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (9-1) vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies (3-7, 1-2 Horizon League) Honolulu; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ramblers -6; over/under is 134 BOTTOM LINE: Oakland plays Loyola Chicago at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in...

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

Dec. 21, 2024 20:47 PM EST

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were “shocked and heartbroken by his passing,"...

Oakland Golden Grizzlies and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers play in Honolulu, Hawaii

Dec. 21, 2024 04:14 AM EST

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (9-1) vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies (3-7, 1-2 Horizon League) Honolulu; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago and Oakland square off in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Golden Grizzlies have a 2-5 record in non-conference play....

Smith scores 37 as Cleveland State downs Oakland 92-75

Dec. 19, 2024 22:55 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tevin Smith's 37 points led Cleveland State over Oakland 92-75 on Thursday night. Smith had six rebounds for the Vikings (7-6, 2-1 Horizon League). Tahj Staveskie scored 20 points while going 7 of 11 (6 for 8 from 3-point range). Chase Robinson went 5 of 10 from...