Top 5 Wildest Sports Callers Of The Week: December 14th-December 18th
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.
San Francisco defensive back Jimmie Ward and Cincinnati quarterback AJ McCarron have been friends since their childhood in Mobile, Alabama. They will be facing each other as rivals for the first time on Sunday.
It's the middle of December and with the NBA, NHL and NFL in full force, there will be plenty of good games to pay attention to this weekend.
With a showdown with his former team looming, Raiders safety Charles Woodson is ready to take a page out of Brett Favre's book and stick it to the Packers and their superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The San Francisco 49ers went through some dark days in the 2000s, posting a four-year mark of 18-46 under two different coaches.
NFL on CBS analyst Rich Gannon gave his thoughts on three Week 15 games, all of which have playoff implications, and how teams may fare.
Ahmad Brooks sees no need for a chat with 49ers coach Jim Tomsula after the linebacker's suggestion that San Francisco overlooked Cleveland last week and might have been "big-headed."
A New Jersey man has been convicted of killing a friend over a $700 bet on the 2013 Super Bowl.
Needing the win, the Oakland Raiders will have a tall task ahead when the Green Bay Packers visit the East Bay for a Week 15 showdown that could end the Silver and Black's playoff hopes.
The St. Louis Rams are struggling because they have no legitimate quarterback despite enjoying the success of rookie runner Todd Gurley.
The Cincinnati Bengals started the season 8-0, but they have fallen upon rough times lately. Not only have the Bengals lost three of their last five games, but now Cincinnati has lost starting quarterback Andy Dalton to injury for the rest of the regular season.
Jim Tomsula begs to differ with left tackle Joe Staley and linebacker Ahmad Brooks that the San Francisco 49ers overlooked Cleveland in Sunday's rock-bottom loss to the Browns. Still, the question begs to be asked: How could a team with one road win possibly be overconfident?
One day after not having a backup long-snapper nearly proved costly, the Oakland Raiders could be in the market for a starter. Jon Condo suffered a dislocated right shoulder while recovering a fumble early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 15-12 win over the Denver Broncos.
Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson are among eight finalists for the NFL's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Joining the Raiders safety and Lions receiver are running backs Matt Forte of the Bears and Justin Forsett of the Ravens; linebacker Luke Kuechly of the Panthers; quarterback Matt Hasselbeck of the Colts; cornerback Jason McCourty of the Titans; and tackle Joe Staley of the 49ers.
The Cincinnati Bengals could use a break, just not the kind Andy Dalton got yesterday.
Hoping to build off momentum from their first road win of the week in Chicago last Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers faced the worst team in the league this week—and lost badly.
Playing for their right to stay in the NFL playoff race, the Oakland Raiders went into hostile territory and stunned the Denver Broncos fueled by a historic performance from defensive end Khalil Mack.
Lawrence Taylor, not J.J. Watt, is the greatest defensive player football has ever seen. Football fans should just sack this debate right now.
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.
The man guiding the effort to build an NFL stadium near Los Angeles for the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers said Thursday that time is running short to get a deal done for the 2016 season.
Donte Whitner hears it from every direction, the constant questions about Cleveland's losing. His own frustrated kids give him regular flak about it. The veteran safety didn't exactly bargain for this when he joined his hometown Cleveland Browns before last season, ready to carry the winning tradition he helped establish with the San Francisco 49ers to his new franchise.
Five weeks after saying it was too early to discuss his contract situation, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree finally has the big-money deal he had been hoping for.
After the unfortunate way Reggie Bush's season began with a hurt calf in the opener and ended on a fluke knee injury, the San Francisco 49ers running back expects to be fully healthy and ready for the 2016 season.
Hall of Fame coach John Madden has been released from the hospital after undergoing open-heart surgery. The NFL said Thursday that Madden left a San Francisco hospital on Wednesday and is expected to make a full recovery.
The decade-long search for a big-play receiver in Oakland has finally come to an end following the drafting of Amari Cooper. With a big day by Cooper on Sunday against Denver, the Raiders could reach what's become a rare milestone for them.
A mountain lion who was captured in a busy San Francisco neighborhood has been released back into the wild, state wildlife officials said.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
It has been a year and a half since Athena and Mateo Lee were last seen after their mother was found dead in a north Sacramento home.
Citrus Heights is now one of the first cities in the region to create a mandatory vacant business registry. Here's how the city hopes this will help prevent problems like vandalism and illegal dumping.
A mountain lion who was captured in a busy San Francisco neighborhood has been released back into the wild, state wildlife officials said.
A grandmother and her infant grandchild were hospitalized after being hit by a truck in Auburn, officials say.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
It has been a year and a half since Athena and Mateo Lee were last seen after their mother, Angelica Bravo, was found dead in a north Sacramento home.
Troubled by tariffs, some Sacramento Valley farmers and ranchers say their profits are plummeting due to new federal trade policies.
The Sacramento Police Department said officers are attempting to get a barricaded suspect to surrender at a home on 71st Street on Tuesday evening.
California Democratic lawmakers have already banned federal agents from wearing masks starting this year. A new bill would allow Californians to sue federal officers for violating civil rights.
An illegal fireworks show shocked people in South Sacramento over the weekend.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
California Democratic lawmakers have already banned federal agents from wearing masks starting this year. A new bill would allow Californians to sue federal officers for violating civil rights.
More than 3,000 people showed up to honor Congressman Doug LaMalfa during his memorial service at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico.
A memorial service for Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa will be held on Saturday in Chico.
California's Dream For All program is reopening applications next month, offering down payment assistance to eligible first-generation homebuyers struggling to break into the state's expensive housing market.
The Knicks dominated the fourth quarter to beat the Kings 103-87 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Free agent outfielder Harrison Bader and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $20.5 million, two-year contract.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons routed the Sacramento Kings 139-116 on Sunday for their fifth victory in six games.
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Evan Mobley matched a season-high with 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers showed some more encouraging signs in a 123-118 win over the Sacramento Kings.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
A newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
The Harmony Health Street Medicine team spends their days visiting encampments and connecting with vulnerable people, meeting them where they are and offering care outside of a clinic and without barriers.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Madisen Keavy reports.
Businesses in downtown Davis and the surrounding area have been hit by a string of break-ins where the thieves are making off with the entire cash register, officials say.
Citrus Heights is now one of the first cities in the region to create a mandatory vacant business registry. Here's how the city hopes this will help prevent problems like vandalism and illegal dumping.
Stockton Unified's Career Technical Education director says the program saw massive funding cuts in 2025. That's where a new bill comes in.
A new regional sports complex could be coming to Yuba City. The city's public works department is planning to apply for a state grant that could award up to $8.5 million through a revitalization program.