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]]> The Press Democrat will post scores throughout the day from NCS soccer playoff games involving Empire teams. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:51:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079978 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079974
]]> It has been awhile since 49ers quarterback Alex Smith has been afforded the platform to flourish in front of the home fans. Today’s game marks his first regular-season home start since Oct. 28, 2007. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:49:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079974 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079976
]]> 49ERS AT TITANS WHERE: Candlestick Park WHEN: 1:15 p.m. TV: Ch. 5 RADIO: KNBR 680-AM, KSAN 107.7-FM THE LINE: 49ers by 4 (41 total) THE SERIES: The 49ers lead series 7-4. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:23:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079976 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079972
]]> Toby Gerhart ran for a school-record 223 yards and three scores, Andrew Luck threw for two touchdowns and Stanford held on to beat No. t Oregon 51-42 Saturday to become bowl eligible for the first time in eight years. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:20:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079972 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079951
]]> BERKELEY - Sean Canfield threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score Saturday night in Oregon State’s 31-14 victory over No. 23 California, which lost star tailback Jahvid Best to a concussion after he took a scary fall. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:55:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079951 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079958
]]> The Lobos pinned a 1-0 defeat on Terra Linda. Elsie Allen advances to the semifinals Wednesday against No. 1 seed Marin Catholic, a 2-1 overtime winner against Analy. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:45:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079958 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079941
]]> Some of their best players don’t have drivers’ licences or teeth without braces. And judging by their performance in the North Coast Section Division III quarterfinals Saturday night, the 14-year-old freshmen on the Maria Carrillo girls’ soccer team also don’t have stage fright. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:31:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079941 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079954
]]> In an uninspired performance, the Santa Rosa Junior College football team fell to Diablo Valley College, 36-6, Friday night in Pleasant Hill. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:38:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079954 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079949
]]> Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 26 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the seventh straight time at home, 5-0 Saturday night. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:55:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091107/sports/911079949 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069867
]]> Montgomery Coach Jason Franci gets career win No. 218 on daring 2-point conversion with 2:11 left to beat Maria Carrillo, 15-14. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:21:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069867 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069862
]]> WINDSOR - Windsor was primed for the upset. The Jaguars were ready to deny Petaluma at least a tie for the Sonoma County League title. The stands were packed Friday night at the Jaguars’ new field. The fans were excited and highly vocal, they could sense an upset in the making. Everything was in place. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:43:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069862 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069885
]]> The Press Democrat will be providing live scoring updates from two games tonight, Maria Carrillo at Montgomery and Petaluma at Windsor. The blog begins at 7 p.m. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:22:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069885 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069876
]]> The fastest North Bay League cross country trio in a decade staged a stirring championship race Friday despite muddy trails, with Ukiah’s Andrew Zellman pulling away at the end. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:55:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069876 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069874
]]> Following two postponements because of wet courts, the forecast is excellent for the first round of the Sonoma County League girls’ tennis tournament to get underway this afternoon at Santa Rosa Junior College. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:12:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069874 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069872
]]> SANTA CLARA - Cornerback Tarell Brown has a national championship ring because of the quarterback he’ll be facing Sunday. Brown makes his second start of the season Sunday for the 49ers, and he’ll be looking across the line at a good friend, Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:05:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069872 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069870
]]> OAKLAND - It’s bad enough for Golden State Warriors fans that their team got humiliated Friday night. That the beating came at the hands of Baron Davis, Golden State’s former star point guard, likely made it sting a lot more. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:13:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069870 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069866
]]> No. 7 Oregon (7-1, 5-0 Pac-10) at Stanford (5-3, 4-2) Time: 12:30 p.m., CSNBA Line: Oregon by 6½. Series Record: Stanford leads 43-28-1. Last meeting: 2008, Oregon 35-28. WHAT’S AT STAKE Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:20:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069866 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069864
]]> Oregon State (5-3, 3-2 Pac-10) at No. 23 Cal (6-2, 3-2) Time: 4 p.m., CSNBA Line: Cal by 7½. Series Record: Cal leads 33-28. Last meeting: 2008, Oregon St. 34-21. WHAT’S AT STAKE Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:25:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091106/sports/911069864 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059890
]]> When he's asked about his career win total, Montgomery coach Jason Franci, truth be told, can sound a bit grouchy. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059890 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059889
]]> Here's a closer look at some of the best Empire football games this weekend. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:46:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059889 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059888
]]> Alex Smith's promotion and Michael Crabtree's arrival might lead to changes in the 49ers' approach, offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye said Thursday. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:56:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059888 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059925
]]> San Francisco Giants star pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state of Washington. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:18:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059925 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059887
]]> The Santa Rosa Junior College men's basketball team will open its season at 4 p.m. today against L.A. Pierce at the three-day Tip Off Tourney at City College of San Francisco. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:01:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059887 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059893
]]> Maria Carrillo was a team that began the year with great expectations, was left for dead with an 0-4 record a month ago and is now in position to grab a share of the NBL title. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091105/sports/911059893 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049910
]]> Alex Smith and Vince Young, the top quarterbacks taken in the 2005 and ’06 drafts, are getting rare opportunities to re-invent themselves without changing teams. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:12:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049910 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049908
]]> SANTA CLARA - Barry Sims has started 127 games in his 11-year NFL career, and last week was not one of them. The only difference was one play - the first one - and a week’s worth of preparation. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:23:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049908 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049920
]]> Mike Singletary has coached a full season. Do the math - nine games last year and seven this year, and that equals 16. Which brings us to an important question: How has Singletary done in the equivalent of one full season? Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:43:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049920 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049978
]]> Coach Tom Cable said Wednesday that he has spoken with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women. “What we talked about is between us and we'll keep it that way,” he said. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:51:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049978 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049886
]]> What a difference a year made for Analy as the Tigers defeated Maria Carrillo on the road in a North Coast Section boys’ soccer playoff Wednesday after losing to the Pumas on the same field in last year’s sectionals. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:03:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049886 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049888
]]> The No. 6 Trojans made it abundantly clear they were on top of their game, scoring on each of their first two possessions, and going on to defeat Fortuna, from the Humboldt Del Norte League Big 5, 7-1. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:46:00 -0500 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091104/sports/911049888