Tag: Oakland

Former first-round pick Curry announces retirement

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(Sports Network) – Just three days after being cut by the New York Giants, veteran linebacker Aaron Curry announced his retirement from the NFL. Curry, selected by Seattle with the fourth overall pick in the 2009 draft, made the announcement […]

Raiders add K Medlock; place CB Hanson on IR

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Alameda, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Raiders have signed kicker Justin Medlock and placed cornerback Joselio Hanson on injured reserve. The moves were part of the team’s transactions to reach the NFL’s mandated 75- man roster limit. Medlock has […]

A’s place OF Reddick on DL

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Detroit, MI (Sports Network) – The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Josh Reddick on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sprained right wrist. Reddick, who missed time earlier this season with the same ailment, aggravated the injury while swinging at […]

Oakland Raiders 2013 Season Preview

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Of the 90 players assembled for training camp, only 15 were on the Raiders roster dating back to the 2011 season. Additionally, only star kicker Sebastian Janikowski, the longest tenured Raider, has been with the Silver and Black for more […]

A’s place C Norris on DL

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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Athletics placed catcher Derek Norris on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left big toe on Friday. The move is retroactive to Aug. 21. The 24-year-old was batting .232 with eight home […]

Nationals trade Kurt Suzuki back to Oakland

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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Athletics made a trade with the Washington Nationals on Friday to bring their former catcher, Kurt Suzuki, back to the team. The A’s also got cash considerations from the Nationals in exchange for […]

A’s extend relationship with Stockton Ports through 2016

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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Athletics extended its player development contract with the Single-A Stockton Ports of the California League through the 2016 season on Tuesday. Prior to this new two-year extension, the A’s and Stockton had signed […]

Raiders sign Hills

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Alameda, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent offensive tackle Tony Hills on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4, 304-pound tackle played in 10 games with one start over five seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, and Indianapolis Colts. Hills […]

A’s place Colon on DL with groin strain

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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Athletics placed pitcher Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain. Colon, 40, has compiled a 14-5 record with a 2.97 earned run average and three shutouts over 24 […]

Raiders’ Veldheer needs surgery for torn triceps

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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Raiders announced Wednesday that starting left tackle Jared Veldheer will need surgery to repair a torn left triceps. There is no timetable for his return. The underrated fourth-year pro from Hillsdale College is […]