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Damian Lillard, other celebrities mourn Athletics leaving Oakland
As the Oakland Athletics prepare to leave their long-time home at the end of 2024, celebrities and sports figures with deep ties to the area have voiced their sorrow and frustration. The team’s departure marks the end of an era for the city of Oakland, which has seen its share of sports franchises relocate over […] The post Damian Lillard, other celebrities mourn Athletics leaving Oakland appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Berkeley business owner talks about creating uniforms for the Oakland A's
Everyone is talking about the team moving and what it means to fans and workers, but there are several local businesses that do work for the team, like Alliance Graphics in Berkeley. Their screen printing and embroidery shop provides all the uniforms for the staff - like ticket takers, ushers, guest services, security and the list goes on. The owner said he's been an A's fan since he moved to the Bay Area in 1984."This is a jacket the security guys and women wear," said Howard Levine as he holds up a black fleece-lined jacket. The pride he has for...
Oakland Coliseum concession workers face uncertain future ahead of A's final game
It was a thrilling victory Tuesday night for the A's. It's their first game of the final three to be held in Oakland. While there was a large crowd, we were there speaking with the stadium employees, some of whom have worked at the Coliseum for their entire life."Thank you, Oakland! We did it!"There were smiles on the faces of Oakland A's concession workers, despite the fact that this is one of the last games at the Coliseum."How long have you worked here?" asked ABC7 News reporter J.R. Stone."Nine years." That's Tenisa Lyles - her sister works here at the...
The Athletics are the Last Major Pro Sports Team still Standing in Oakland after other Departures
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A day Oakland sports fans have long dreaded has arrived — the last major professional franchise in the East Bay is leaving town. Fans are planning a wake for the Athletics in the downtown Jack London Square neighborhood following Thursday's home finale at the Coliseum against the Texas Rangers.
Oakland native carrying on hot dog vending tradition at games after A's depart
Born and raised in Oakland, Mike Davie is an avid sports fan who has painfully watched his hometown teams leave.With the Oakland Athletics joining the list of departures, he's not letting them take away an A's tradition he's always loved: vendors selling hot dogs by carrying steamers through seating areas during baseball games.Davie was the hot dog vendor for the Oakland Ballers during the team's inaugural season."I think the Ballers are very committed to Oakland. Not just as someone who works for the Ballers, but as someone who's a fan of them, and have gotten to know the ownership and...
Cal Golden Bears showcase elite defense in first four games
In their inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Cal Golden Bears have a 3-1 record, thanks in large part to their stout defense. Cal's defense has allowed between 10 and 14 points in each of its first four contests for an impressive average of 12.75 points per game.Elite defense is not new for Cal, though. In 2023, the Golden Bears led the country in recovered fumbles with 16 and tied for the national lead in total forced turnovers with 28.Cal's tough defense has followed the lead of head coach Justin Wilcox, who was a standout defensive back for...
City of Oakland coming to grips with departure of its baseball team
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics had long ago carved out a Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball's most successful — and sad-sack — franchises. Under their belts: nine World Series titles and 19 seasons of futility punctuated by 100 or more losses. This, though,...
Tigers finally return home as Helene moves week 6 games to Thursday
With the newly-minted Hurricane Helene expected to sweep through the western tip of North Carolina early Friday, the strong likelihood of rain miles east has sparked a rash of Thursday night high school football games. All but one team in the Times readership area will kick off Thursday night with North Johnston still scheduled to play at Lakewood on Friday […] The post Tigers finally return home as Helene moves week 6 games to Thursday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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