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Joe Flacco Wasn't The First To Consider Leaving The Sideline To Tackle An Opponent

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

After the Super Bowl, it was revealed that Joe Flacco had seriously considered running onto the field from the sideline to tackle Ted Ginn if Ginn had broken off a big kick return on the last play of the game. Flacco's idea was a ridiculous one, and wou…

Steve Corkran, insidebayarea.com

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Giants manager Bruce Bochy envisions few issues or distractions with the arrival of former top first base prospect Angel Villalona, who 3.5 years ago was charged with murder in his native Dominican Republic.

CNNSI.com

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- Melky Cabrera has joined his new Blue Jays teammates, saying he made a mistake with drugs last year and was looking forward to playing for Toronto this season.

Chris Haft, MLB.com

Angel Pagan, the Giants' center fielder and leadoff hitter, reported to camp Friday and vowed to maintain the determined approach that benefited San Francisco during its World Series-winning 2012 season.

Steve Corkran, insidebayarea.com

Here is how Raiders first-year offensive coordinator Greg Olson feels about an array of topics as he embarks upon replacing Greg Knapp. His responses came in a question-and-answer session with a handful of Bay Area writers in Alameda: Q: Taking over for…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour had right knee surgery Thursday and is expected to miss four to six weeks.

Andrew Greif, dimemag.com

Well, that didn’t take long. When the Golden State Warriors executive team said they believed their new, adidas short-sleeved alternate uniform would catch on quickly, I guess they didn’t technically end the thought with “in the NBA.” Less than a …

Matt Loede, raidersgab.com

Athleticism + 320 lbs athlete who runs and moves extremely well for his size + Built like a boulder, solid and possesses great natural strength both in the lower half and upper body + Extremely quick and agile for DT, can change direction, extremely lig…

Matt Loede, 49ersgab.com

Athleticism + 320 lbs athlete who runs and moves extremely well for his size + Built like a boulder, solid and possesses great natural strength both in the lower half and upper body + Extremely quick and agile for DT, can change direction, extremely lig…