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Nick Diaz wants payback at Strikeforce
A preview of Strikforce in San Jose More
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Remember that boxing arcade game Punch Out? The first opponent’s name was Glass Joe—and rightfully so. Anyone from your 5-year-old niece to your 65-year-old nana could beat him. Well at least Glass Joe could make it to the ring, but for some odd reason Josh “The Punk” Thomson can’t. More
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Things looked bleak over the weekend, as the San Jose Sharks lost their first two playoff games at home. More
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There are some pretty great foot races out there—some longer, some shorter, some with hills, others that are flat—but none quite as great as the “Great Race” on Highway 9 from Saratoga to Los Gatos. More
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The San Jose Earthquakes kick off the 2009 campaign this Saturday against the four–time MLS Cup finalists, the New England Revolution. In building this year’s squad, coach Frank Yallop added several new pieces to the puzzle, the most notable of which is U.S. National Team midfielder Bobby Convey. More
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San Jose skate culture finally has a park as big as its worldwide reputation. Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park opens this month with a lot of buzz and a bit of anti-authoritarian drama. (April, 2008)
THE GREEN foothills of east San Jose form the backdrop as we stand in what seems like acres of smooth cement. The brand new Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park doesn't officially open until April 26, but some local skateboard celebrities recently decided to test the place out. So I'm there in the hot sun on a weekday afternoon... More
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Devin Huff had all kinds of ideas for a skate shop, but like a lot of people, that didn’t mean he was actually going to find a way to make his dream happen. However, he got some encouragement while working at the skatepark in Campbell. More
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To the women about to bike, we salute you. March 8 is your day, and Velo Girls celebrated it by putting on the Tri-Flow Menlo Park Grand Prix. Sure, the guys can ride, too, but this one was really for the women cyclists. More
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By Mark Powell
One down, 139 to go.
The San Jose Giants defeated the defending California League champion Stockton Ports 5-1 in Thursday’s opening night game at Municipal Stadium — in cold, rainy conditions, and under the direction of manager Andy Skeels for the first time.
“Well, we didn’t do any cold-weather training for spring training in Arizona,” Skeels said. “Part of our club philosophy is that it doesn’t matter. If you spend enough time concentrating on the game and taking care of business, hopefully you don’t left too much of the other stuff affect you.” More
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With the way San Jose Giants catcher Buster Posey has been hitting so far in 2009, manager Andy Skeels might do whatever he can to keep him on his team all season.
“Who wouldn’t?” Skeels said. More
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