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San Jose State switches quarterbacks but still loses to Hawaii

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:12 -0700

Pac-10 title comes down to Ducks-Beavers Civil War

Sharks' top line bests Ducks

editor@contracostatimes.com (David Pollak / Mercury News) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:52:28 -0700

In the playoffs last spring, the Sharks didn't have a lot of luck matching their top line against the Anaheim Ducks'. No matter, San Jose coach Todd McLellan wanted to give it another shot Saturday night.

Turns out Bears offense Big bully

gpeterson@bayareanewsgroup.com (Gary Peterson / Contra Costa Times columnist) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:58:43 -0700

At the guts of the Big Game, it was was the Bears' grinding dominance that produced an exciting, come-from-behind 34-28 victory over Stanford.

Cal's Shane Vereen effort carries Bears over Stanford

jokanes@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jonathan Okanes / Oakland Tribune) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:55:36 -0700

Without Best, Cal gets Vereen's best-ever performance.

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Andre Ward wins WBA Super Middleweight title

editor@contracostatimes.com (Jerry McDonald / Oakland Tribune) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:54:41 -0700

Oakland native beats Mikkel Kessler in Super Six World Boxing Classic

Andre Ward scores 11-round technical decision

editor@contracostatimes.com (BAY AREA NEWS GROUP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:54:19 -0700

BOXING'S GREAT righteous hope has arrived.Five years after fighting his way to a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics, five years into a professional career during which he has been doubted through his flawlessness, Andre Ward sits as a king among kings in the sport.

Inman: Cal holds on to upset Stanford 34-28 in a Big Game classic

cinman@bayareanewsgroup.com (Cam Inman / Oakland Tribune columnist) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:53:15 -0700

Mohamed's interception denies Cardinal's would-be winning drive

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Stanford men's basketball team routs Florida A&M

editor@contracostatimes.com (Associated Press) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:51:00 -0700

Jeremy Green scored 21 points, Landry Fields had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and host Stanford beat Florida A&M 99-69 on Saturday as part of the Cancun Challenge.

Luck runs out

editor@contracostatimes.com (Jon Wilner / jwilner@mercurynews.com) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:50:53 -0700

The biggest Big Game in ages lived up to its billing with brilliant individual performances, huge momentum swings, questionable coaching moves and a fabulous finish.

Stanford quarterback Luck has tough day

editor@contracostatimes.com (Elliott Almond / ealmond@mercurynews.com) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:50:40 -0700

n Interception caps 10-for-30 passing day for freshman

Nets nearing futility mark

editor@contracostatimes.com (Wire services / Wire services) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:50:28 -0700

n Busch caps Nationwide title with ninth win

Surreal life: CSM collects first NorCal crown

editor@contracostatimes.com (Scott Campbell / San Mateo Times) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:26:16 -0700

n Laney's bowl win streak ends with rough loss to visiting Sac City

Aragon pounds Mt. Pleasant

editor@contracostatimes.com (;Bol;/}By John Baker / Correspondent) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:26:12 -0700

n Menlo School earns its first-ever CCS playoff victory

Cal beats Stanford 34-28 in the Big Game

editor@contracostatimes.com (Josh Dubow Associated Press) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:03:05 -0700

Shane Vereen ran for a career-high 193 yards and three touchdowns on 42 carries and Mike Mohamed intercepted a pass from Andrew Luck at the 3 with less than 2 minutes left as California spoiled No. 14 Stanford's Rose Bowl hopes.

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YOUTH SPORTS ROUNDUP

editor@contracostatimes.com (BAY AREA NEWS GROUP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:11:03 -0700

Livermore Elite Rampage U-9The Rampage advanced to the semifinals of the State Cup with four wins over the weekend. Livermore opened with a 9-0 win over the Union City Alliance.