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Warriors fan Aaron writes about the intrinsic relationship between hip-hop and hoops by comparing the Dubs’ dime-droppers to some rhyme-droppers in the rap game. Stephen Jackson is linked to fellow Port Arthur native Bun B, of UGK. Monta Ellis is Soulja Boy (”They’ll get their numbers but at some point you wonder if the outcome is positive”). Ronny Turiaf is Mistah F.A.B. (”Fan favorites who are loud and absolutely love what they do for a living”) and Don Nelson is Nelly. We made that last one up. Do yourself a favor and check out the full list. I Know It Ain’t Me

So that injury 49ers cornerback Walt Harris suffered in Tuesday’s practice? No biggie. He only tore his ACL and will miss the entire season. SF Gate

Michael Vick was released from prison after serving 19 months for his dogfighting exploits and JaMarcus Russell is already looking “forward to seeing him out there real soon.” Really JaMarcus? Careful what you wish for. Al Davis is just crazy enough to sign Vick and give him your job, even if Tom Cable “won’t go there.”  Candid Cam

It would be crazy to see Vick in one of these throwback Raiders joints. Shutdown Corner

TK publishes the transcript of his interview with 49ers boss Scott McCloughan. Among other things, he isn’t worried about being on the hot seat and believes in Alex Smith. Riiiiiight. Kawakami

Ryan Sweeney makes an incredible catch to preserve an A’s victory. Where have we heard that before? Oh yeah, this blog. Plenty more on the A’s 7-6 win at Tampa Bay over at Athletics Nation.

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By Scott on Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at 4:56 am.
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers