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Warriors need both Splash Bros at one time

We’ve seen an sweeping variety of images during the Warriors’ first-round playoff series against the Clippers. What we haven’t seen is Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson getting hot at the same time.

By | May 2nd, 2014|3 Comments

Donald Sterling and freedom of speech

While very few sentient beings out there would defend Donald Sterling on his merits, a significant fraction of Americans are distressed that someone has been severely punished for something he said – more than that, for something he said in a private conversation.

By | April 30th, 2014|12 Comments

Doc and Coach Jack: the rivalry

Neither would ever admit to it, but you can bet these two old point guards keep track, at least vaguely, of their head-to-head encounters over the years.

By | April 25th, 2014|6 Comments

Can Warriors channel LeBron and Bob Pettit?

Has any NBA team ever come back from a 40-point loss to win a postseason series? Why, yes indeed.

By | April 24th, 2014|3 Comments

Hey, pro sports teams… TMI!

Lately, instead of playing their natural role as flustered diplomats, sports teams seem to be taking another approach toward their athletes: If you can’t beat ’em, out-tweet ’em.

By | April 23rd, 2014|3 Comments

The Warriors are so inconsistent. Right?

Are the Warriors any more unpredictable than other good NBA teams? I built a little chart to examine the issue.

By | April 19th, 2014|1 Comment

Mark Jackson: The God interview

One-on-one with the Warriors' coach about faith on and off the court.

By | April 15th, 2014|8 Comments

A’s staff, minus 1, has been amazing

Reinforcing how amazing the A’s pitching, minus Jim Johnson, has been through the first nine games of 2014.

By | April 10th, 2014|4 Comments

The Oaklancisco 49ers

In selecting the best players ever to suit up for both the Raiders and 49ers, I accounted for overall greatness, but I tried to pick guys who had made an impact on both teams.

By | April 2nd, 2014|4 Comments

DeSean, Cully and the Moss Line

An NFL player can mess up only so much before his team notices.

By | April 1st, 2014|5 Comments