OL's 'Not the Sports Guy' asks readers for their favorite local sports
Article by Todd Muller.
Last updated at Sat, 7 May at 12:09am.

Like pretty much every sports writer, or “Sports Guy,” I love sports.

I know that seems like it would be pretty obvious, but sports is not as monolithic, or simple, as a final score might indicate. As I’ve gotten older, I love sports less and less for its competitiveness, its final outcomes, and more and more for its transcendence, its quests for greatness. 

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Raiders, NFL, help christen new gym at Roosevelt Middle School
Blog entry by Oakland Unified S....
Last updated at Fri, 5 Nov at 9:16am.

The Oakland Raiders had a historic October - setting the franchise record for most points scored in a 59-14 romp over the rival Denver Broncos. On Tuesday, Oct. 26, they made a little more history when star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and a band of teammates helped inaugurate the new physical education facility at Roosevelt Middle School.

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Raider Nation were out in full force on Friday!
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Mon, 6 Sep at 7:39am.

Did you get a chance to meet your favorite Raider Friday during Back to Football: The Raider Nation Celebration in downtown Oakland?

If you missed it, check out these photos to see the fun that was had by all--this past weekend..and earlier.

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You said you had to have MORE Raider Nation pictures? Well, we got' em for you
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 1 Sep at 6:47am.

Okay, we admit it. The last batch of Raider photos we put up weren't all that great.

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Meet your Favorite Raider this Friday in downtown Oakland

Article by Tymeesa Rutledge.
Last updated at Tue, 24 Aug at 7:23am.

Come out this  Friday August 27, 2010 at 4pm in downtown Oakland at Frank Ogawa Plaza at 14th and Broadway. You have a chance of meeting your favorite Oakland Raiders player. There will be legendary Raiders , current Raiderettes and  current Raider players there as well.

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Oakland Raiders Fund $200,000 for East Oakland Athletic Field
Article by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Tue, 1 Jun at 2:02am.

East Oakland is going to have a terrific athletic field, thanks to a new $200,000 National Football League Grassroots Program grant that was faciliated by the Oakland Raiders.  Read the whole story...