Turns out Bears offense Big bully
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.

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Poole: Andre Ward scores 11-round technical decision

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.

Luck runs out

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.

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Stanford quarterback Luck has tough day

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	MORE BREAKING NEWS HEADLINES Inman: Cal holds on to upset Stanford 34-28 in a Big Game classic Live chat: Inside the Raiders, Tuesday, Nov. 24, noon Monta Ellis scores 34 points as Golden State Warriors rip Portland

OAKLAND RAIDERS»


	Live chat: Inside the Raiders, Tuesday, Nov. 24, noon The Darrius Heyward-Bey drops: Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco weighs in on the Raiders rookie Cincinnati Bengals' Chad Ochocinco is in JaMarcus Russell's corner Oakland Raiders put their trust in quarterback Bruce Gradkowski

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS»


	Bay Area local scoreboard for Nov. 22 Slide show: Week 12 NCS round 1 football playoffs Deer Valley 34, Newark Memorial 3 De La Salle 44, American 0

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	Poole: Andre Ward scores 11-round technical decision Turns out Bears offense Big bully Inman: Cal holds on to upset Stanford 34-28 in a Big Game classic Cam Inman: Stanford Axe has some cutting remarks for Cal, Stanford heading into the Big Game

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	San Jose State switches quarterbacks but still loses to Hawaii Luck runs out Stanford quarterback Luck has tough day Cal's Shane Vereen effort carries Bears over Stanford

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	Michael Crabtree already a go-to guy for San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers try to stop the YAC of the Green Bay Packers Live chat with 49ers writer Dan Brown Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. PDT 49ers' Alex Smith, Packers' Aaron Rodgers forever linked

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS»


	Monta Ellis scores 34 points as Golden State Warriors rip Portland Golden State Warriors notebook: Golden State signs Chris Hunter from NBDL Warriors' Monta Ellis takes charge Warriors advance for Friday's game vs. Portland Trail Blazers

OAKLAND ATHLETICS


	Gary Peterson: Oakland A's hope Andrew Bailey just the first sign of youth-driven success A's targeting younger players in trade talks Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey is voted American League Rookie of the Year A's Bailey wins American League Rookie of Year honors

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	Vote: Who does Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum most resemble? San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum repeats as NL Cy Young winner Gary Peterson: Tim Lincecum's win shows that the Old Cy Young Award standards are taking a WHIP-ping Candid Cam: Lincecum wins Cy again

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	Sharks' top line bests Ducks San Jose Sharks' Big Three -- Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and Dany Heatley -- star again Sharks report for Friday's game vs. Philadelphia Flyers San Jose Sharks run out of second chances on the road, lose to Nashville Predators

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	Poole: Andre Ward scores 11-round technical decision San Jose State switches quarterbacks but still loses to Hawaii Luck runs out Andre Ward wins WBA Super Middleweight title

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	Bird, Magic inducted into college hall together Defoe scores 5 in Tottenham's 9-1 win over Wigan At 6-5, Weis would have hard time arguing firing D'Antoni: Nate not benched for shot at wrong hoop