Every practice, like every game, has winners and losers. There is a winner and loser on every play, in every series and in every game. Coaches are constantly watching video to see which players are winning more than they are losing.Training camp is one opportunity for players to prove they are winners and not losers. In some cases a player simply has to win more opportunities than the next best at his position to be the starter, but winning football games is about being better than the opposition. On Wednesday, the Raiders strapped on the pads for the first time in ...
Opening Day (for Athletics): April 17, 1968Location of Park: 7000 Coliseum WayCapacity: 35,067Notable Titles: 4 World Series Titles, 6 AL PennantsAbout O.co Coliseum: The O.co Coliseum, home of the Oakland Athletics, is located in northern California right across the bay from San Francisco. It's the last multipurpose park in the country as it hosts both the A's and the Oakland Raiders football team. One of the most noticeable features is that it features the largest foul-ball territory in the majors. This is due to making room for the Raiders' end zones. Since opening in 1968, the park has hosted six World Series.About Don Julio and Know Your ...
The 2002 "Moneyball" version of the Oakland Athletics had an amazing 20-game win streak on their way to 103 wins—still, this year's A's are better. There are still 60 games left to play. Not only could the season shake out many different ways, but the 2012 A's also won't win as many games. Yet, this team is effectively getting it done. They're playing well in the face of adversity, and they're doing it in oh so exciting fashion. Here are nine reasons why this year's team is better than the team that earned a major motion picture.Begin Slideshow
Darren McFadden represents one of the more frustrating fantasy football players to own. If he could stay healthy for an entire 16-game schedule, he could arguably be a top-five selection. However, year after year he finds himself on the sidelines for a handful of games for various reasons.In his breakout 2010 campaign, when he rushed for 1,157 yards and added 47 receptions for 507 yards (10 total TDs), he played in just 13 games. Just how great could that year have been? Last season he managed to play in just seven games, amassing 614 ...
Now that the MLB trade deadline has passed, the Oakland Athletics are headed to the playoffs. Yes, that’s right. Post-deadline expectations for the A’s include keeping up their surprising 56-46 record and staying on top of the non-division winners. The A’s have a few key moves they expect in the second half of the season.Begin Slideshow
The Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels are entrenched in a battle for the American League West division.Though it seemed as if the A's had little to no chance to compete with the high-octane team from Anaheim, they have put together a remarkable month of July behind stellar all-around play and a tendency to play its best when the stage is brightest.Here are 10 reasons why the A's are a legitimate threat to the Angels.Begin Slideshow
DeMarcus Van Dyke had a somewhat disappointing rookie season. After starting four games and playing reasonably well, Van Dyke was phased out of the defense.According to ProFootballFocus, Van Dyke would only play in 52 snaps after his Week 9 start; Van Dyke played 52 snaps in Week 9 alone. An injured hamstring caused Van Dyke to miss Week 10 and could have been an issue the rest of the way.A healthy and more experienced Van Dyke will be given and opportunity by the new regime in 2012. Van Dyke has spent the last two days with the No. 1 defense ...