According to Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD, free agent forward J.J. Hickson is expected to sign with the Golden State Warriors. Hickson will clear waivers in 48 hours.

Comcast SportsNet finally decided to play fair and hired an Oakland Raiders Insider to join their comprehensive crew. Congratulations, Paul!

Per the release, Gutierrez will cover the Oakland Raiders for CSNBayArea.com and CSNCalifornia.com, plus contribute to SportsNet Central, Chronicle Live, Raiders Postgame Live, Raiders Press Conference Live and other NFL related programming.

According to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora, the Oakland Raiders will start quarterback Bruce Gradkowski over Jason Campbell this Sunday at the Arizona Cardinals.

Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden has been nominated for the NFL's FedEx Ground Player of the Week following his 145-yard effort versus the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, so go cast your vote now!

Paul Gutierrez of the Sacramento Bee reports via Twitter that the Oakland Raiders have signed recently released offensive tackle Erik Pears.

Hoopsworld previews the upcoming NBA season for our Golden State Warriors.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Oakland Raiders worked out defensive end Bobby McCray yesterday.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell is ready for the season to begin on September 12 against the Tennessee Titans.

According to Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Yamon Figurs will be the team's kick and punt returner to at least start the season.

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Oakland Raiders have signed defensive tackle Jay Alford formerly of the New York Giants.

ESPN's Bill Williamson and Mike Sando try to explore if the Oakland Raiders could win the NFC West if they were in the NFC instead of the AFC.

CSN Bay Area's Ray Ratto talks about the Oakland Athletics' pitching staff.

Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable spoke to the media on Sunday and particularly fielded questions about injuries including Jason Campbell, Michael Bush and Chaz Schilens.

According to Paul Gutierrez of the Sacramento Bee on Twitter, Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said that Michael Bush could play in the season-opener on September 12.

The Oakland Raiders are officially on Facebook, so "like" the page to grow the community!

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In Saturday's 28-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush suffered a broken left thumb and will see a hand specialist about it.

The Sacramento River Cats have placed outfielder Chris Carter on the disabled list with a left thumb sprain. Outfielder Jermaine Mitchell has been called up to Sacramento from Single-A Stockton.

Columnist Peter Gammons talks about some of the young talent of the Oakland Athletics and why right-handed pitcher Trevor Cahill leads them all.

Comcast SportsNet California talks about outside linebacker Kamerion Wimbley's ability to rush the passer.

Oakland Athletics reporter Jane Lee talks about the team's shortstop, Cliff Pennington, and how he is growing into his role as a leader.

According to Jerry McDonald's Twitter account, the team has placed quarterback Charlie Frye on injured reserve following his wrist surgery. Head coach Tom Cable says Frye will need 4-5 months of rehab.

According to Rotoworld by way of Marcus Thompson, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry hopes to play this Saturday against Lithuania for Team USA.

Ken Berger of CBS talks about why Stephen Curry should make the Team USA roster.

According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Golden State Warriors are heavily in the hunt for forward Louis Amnundson.