Dennis O’Donnell

Starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants is pulled in the fifth inning of Game Two of the National League Division Series against the Cincinnati Reds at AT&T Park on October 7, 2012 in San Francisco. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GameDay: Giants Missing Melky Now?

When Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera was sent packing along with his supply of steroids, I had Marty Lurie on Gameday. He thought the Giants would have to do something to compensate for losing a bat in the line-up that produced a .346 batting average, testosterone or no.

2012/10/09

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots yells at an official following an offensive interference penalty against the Patriots in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

GameDay: Instant Replay On NFL Officials Debacle

One more note on replacement officials, and let this be a memo to management everywhere.

2012/09/28

GameDay: Great Weekend For Bay Area Teams, Can Raiders Contend?

What a weekend. The Giants are in prime position to win the West, the A’s are the greatest story in baseball, and the 49ers marched into Lambeau Field and sent a stern message that THEY are the team to beat in the NFC.

2012/09/10

GameDay: ‘Animal House’ Or Clubhouse?

Eleven walk-off wins will transform any big league clubhouse into a frat house. The only thing missing from the A’s clubhouse Sunday was the keg. At least I couldn’t spot one.

2012/07/25

GameDay: A’s Start Crucial Stretch By Falling Flat Against Rangers

This was the supposed to be the official coming out party of the ready-for-prime-time A’s. Uh…not so ready.

2012/07/18

I'll Have Another ridden by Mario Gutierrez (L) beats Bodemeister ridden by Mike E. Smith at the finish line to win the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 19, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

GameDay: The Triple Crown

The unexpected Kentucky Derby winner goes for the first Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978.

2012/06/06

Virginie Razzano (left) shakes hands after defeating Serena Williams in their Women's Singles 1st Round match of the French Open on May 29, 2012 in Paris. (PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images)

GameDay: The Classic That Nobody Saw

What happened on the clay at Roland Garros was proof that you don’t have to wait until the hyperbole of a final to see a tennis match worthy of a classic.

2012/05/30

GameDay: Warriors and Paradise Pier

Well now, it seems that Red’s might score again. The City is courting the Warriors with a new arena on the dilapidated pier.

2012/05/22

Joaquin Arias #13 of the San Francisco Giants scores on an RBI bunt single by Gregor Blanco #7 against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at AT&T Park on May 2, 2012. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

GameDay: Will Early Struggles Doom Giants?

The Giants dropped below .500 with Thursday’s loss against the Marlins, with a record of 12-13. And it’s not a pretty 12-13.

2012/05/04

Oakland A's DH/outfielder Manny Ramirez speaks with CBS 5 Sports Director Dennis O'Donnell. (CBS)

GameDay: Manny Ramirez Brings New Outlook To A’s Camp

New Oakland A’s DH Manny Ramirez reflected on his career, his family and lessons learned as he seeks to make an impact on the team once his suspension ends in May.

2012/02/27

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