Top 5 Wildest Sports Callers Of The Week: August 10th-August 14th
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
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The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Prosecutors dismissed domestic violence charges against Panthers defensive end and soon-to-be free agent Greg Hardy on Monday after they said the accuser in the case couldn't be found.
New England and Baltimore are developing an impressive postseason rivalry.
Ray Rice has won the appeal of his indefinite suspension by the NFL, which has been "vacated immediately," the players' union said Friday.
Here are the top 15 top reactions from the sports world, sports fans and hardcore critics to Steve Bisiotti's press conference.
Roger Goodell wasn't holding just a press conference. He was appealing to the public, to the fans, and to the owners to give him a second chance.
National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell pledged to overhaul the league's approach to player conduct issues and once again faulted himself for failures to adequately address repeated instances of players involved in domestic violence cases.
Despite everyone saying otherwise, the 49ers are actually doing right by their player by allowing Ray McDonald to play. If it turns out that he is lying and is guilty of any form of domestic violence, than they have made it clear that he will no longer be a 49er. How is that wrong?
The chorus of criticism of the National Football League over its handling of domestic violence and child abuse issues is beginning spread to the league's corporate sponsors.
An advertisement for beauty products has been hijacked into a viral protest against the National Football League over its handling of domestic violence issues.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office Friday postponed a court hearing on potential felony domestic violence charges against San Francisco 49ers player Ray McDonald as the investigation continues, the office reported.
So, in case you didn't notice, the Ray Rice elevator video release dominated news this week, but life and drama in the sports world did go on. Here are the top 6 you may have missed this week.
For just the second time in the past 11 regular-season games between Pittsburgh and Baltimore, the outcome was decided by more than a field goal, as the Ravens crushed the Steelers 26-6 last night at home.
"We thought journalistically and from a tone standpoint, we needed to have the appropriate tone and coverage," - CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus
Moral character is a key factor the San Francisco 49ers consider in recruiting players, a top team official said Thursday, acknowledging the difficulty of accurately assessing how an athlete will ultimately behave on and off the field.
"You would like to say 'well, let's get back to football, it's a game tonight,'" John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew. "It's hard to say that, even for me. It's hard to say, 'okay, let's just put all that behind us.' (This issue) is one of the things you can't just put behind you."
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have suspended radio broadcaster Ted Robinson for comments he made on domestic violence.
San Francisco Supervisors have unanimously adopted a resolution that takes the 49ers to task for allowing a team member, who's the focus of a domestic violence investigation to play in last Sunday's game.
A law enforcement official says he sent a video of Ray Rice punching his then-fiancee to an NFL executive three months ago, while league officers have insisted they didn't see the violent images until this week.
The NFL can't be happy that its most controversial franchise is playing its primetime game to kick off Week 2. But that's exactly what's happening as the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night (8:25 ET, CBS).
San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York offered his first comments Tuesday on the arrest of defensive end Ray McDonald on domestic violence charges, defending the team's decision to allow McDonald to play as the legal process plays out.
By now most of the country has seen and condemned the actions of former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. He's was released by the Baltimore Ravens and suspended indefinitely by the NFL on Monday.
Should the 49ers continue to play defensive tackle Ray McDonald following his arrest for alleged domestic violence? John Madden doesn't think so.
The fire began at a Lexington Reservoir park when a man lit a bottle rocket. It led not only to the biggest fire anyone had ever seen, but it also changed the way wildland fires are fought in California.
A woman who was hit and severely injured by a vehicle in San Jose last month died from her injuries at a hospital, police said on Monday.
Monday's game will be the first time the Dream and Valkyries play each other. The Dream are currently 5th, with an 11-7 record.
A judge partially froze a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act just days after President Trump signed it into law.
Police in San Jose responding to a 911 call Sunday about a family disturbance were confronted by a man armed with multiple weapons who was later killed in a shootout with officers, the police chief said Monday.
The fire began at a Lexington Reservoir park when a man lit a bottle rocket. It led not only to the biggest fire anyone had ever seen, but it also changed the way wildland fires are fought in California.
A woman who was hit and severely injured by a vehicle in San Jose last month died from her injuries at a hospital, police said on Monday.
Monday's game will be the first time the Dream and Valkyries play each other. The Dream are currently 5th, with an 11-7 record.
Police in San Jose responding to a 911 call Sunday about a family disturbance were confronted by a man armed with multiple weapons who was later killed in a shootout with officers, the police chief said Monday.
A Bay Area family is believed to be among those missing in the catastrophic floods in Texas that have killed dozens of people.
Monday's game will be the first time the Dream and Valkyries play each other. The Dream are currently 5th, with an 11-7 record.
San Francisco's tourism industry, a critical pillar of the city's economy, showed troubling signs over the July Fourth holiday weekend, traditionally one of the busiest times of the year.
Organized by the American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP), the convention celebrates heritage, community, and identity while welcoming people of all faiths.
Kayla Thornton currently leads the Valkyries in points per game, 14.9, and in rebounds per game, 7.1.
Colma police said they were called to a Game Stop at 4929 Junipero Serra Blvd. just before 9:30 a.m. for a fight involving multiple people.
Illegal fireworks caused major disruption in Oakland on the Fourth of July, straining emergency responders and endangering residents.
Con Fire said that they got reports about multiple injuries due to a fireworks explosion on the 2200 block of Spanos Street, near Linden Way.
The Fire Department, around 10:40 p.m., said it responded to a fire at a 2-story duplex on the 1600 block of 78th Avenue.
A massive fire swept through a warehouse in Oakland Friday afternoon and spread to at least one other building and vehicles on the street.
More than 16 years after a newborn girl was found dead in a San Francisco Bay Area dumpster, police have announced a Colorado woman has been arrested and charged with her murder.
The fire began at a Lexington Reservoir park when a man lit a bottle rocket. It led not only to the biggest fire anyone had ever seen, but it also changed the way wildland fires are fought in California.
A woman who was hit and severely injured by a vehicle in San Jose last month died from her injuries at a hospital, police said on Monday.
Police in San Jose responding to a 911 call Sunday about a family disturbance were confronted by a man armed with multiple weapons who was later killed in a shootout with officers, the police chief said Monday.
The boyfriend of Marissa DiNapoli, the 18-year-old Morgan Hill woman who was found dead after going missing for several days, was arrested at the California-Mexico border, authorities said.
Come race time, several members of the team will take turns behind the wheel of the vehicle, driving it under the hot sun along the Texas Motor Speedway.
A Bay Area family is believed to be among those missing in the catastrophic floods in Texas that have killed dozens of people.
Just hours before it was set to begin, the Fourth of July fireworks show in Sausalito was canceled after "an unexpected issue," Sausalito Parks and Recreation said Friday evening.
More than a year after a bank branch in Santa Rosa was robbed, police said they made an arrest in the case Thursday morning.
A bicyclist died of his injuries after a collision with a vehicle in San Rafael last weekend, authorities said Thursday.
A traffic stop in Sonoma County of a suspected drunk driver resulted in an arrest and an eye-popping look at how the vehicle was seemingly the spot for prolific beer drinking.
Monday's game will be the first time the Dream and Valkyries play each other. The Dream are currently 5th, with an 11-7 record.
Willy Adames homered and drew a pair of bases-loaded walks, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-2 on Sunday night.
Three San Francisco Giants pitchers will be heading to Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on July 15.
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker will be joining teammate Jacob Wilson in Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
Kayla Thornton currently leads the Valkyries in points per game, 14.9, and in rebounds per game, 7.1.
Police in San Jose responding to a 911 call Sunday about a family disturbance were confronted by a man armed with multiple weapons who was later killed in a shootout with officers, the police chief said Monday.
The boyfriend of Marissa DiNapoli, the 18-year-old Morgan Hill woman who was found dead after going missing for several days, was arrested at the California-Mexico border, authorities said.
San Jose police said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday afternoon.
Colma police said they were called to a Game Stop at 4929 Junipero Serra Blvd. just before 9:30 a.m. for a fight involving multiple people.
A homicide investigation is underway after a female died after she was shot in Vallejo early Saturday morning, police said.
Come race time, several members of the team will take turns behind the wheel of the vehicle, driving it under the hot sun along the Texas Motor Speedway.
Stanford researchers have discovered a breakthrough technology that shrinks and removes blood clots to treat strokes, heart attacks, and other clot-related diseases.
Bay Area transportation officials announced Tuesday that the Clipper Card system is experiencing outages, impacting commuters throughout the region.
A growing number of young adults are grappling with a health issue they once thought was decades away: hearing loss.
Tinder is now requiring California users to verify their profiles using a facial recognition feature called "Face Check."
Stanford researchers have discovered a breakthrough technology that shrinks and removes blood clots to treat strokes, heart attacks, and other clot-related diseases.
A growing number of young adults are grappling with a health issue they once thought was decades away: hearing loss.
According to the union, a federal judge denied their request to stop UCSF Health from proceeding to cancel union contracts. The cancellation would turn employees into direct UCSF employees, effective July 6.
With the FDA recently rejecting a drug application that aims to help those living with Barth Syndrome, one Bay Area family is frustrated by the delay of approved treatments in the rare disease community.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
A judge partially froze a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act just days after President Trump signed it into law.
A memo from the Justice Department and FBI said that a systematic review of the case involving Jeffrey Epstein "revealed no incriminating 'client list.'"
The Trump administration is expected to send dozens of letters to countries that have not made a trade deal, warning them that higher tariffs could kick in next month.
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
The Dyke March was back in San Francisco and after a six-year hiatus, new organizers came together to put on the event.
On the edge of Oakland, right by the bay, something fabulous is afoot.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show on the San Francisco waterfront will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Here is a rundown of confirmed 2025 July 4th fireworks shows, drone shows, and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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San Jose Police said officers shot and killed a man who was heavily armed and had shot at officers. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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John Ramos reports on the Lexington Fire that burned in 1985 in the Santa Clara hills, which was the largest wildfire ever seen at the time. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kevin Ko reports on a Bay Area family that is missing in Texas after a catastrophic flood. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.