Music review: Underwood woos Oracle crowd Nov 18, 2008
On Saturday at Oracle Arena in Oakland, she flaunted that wholesome, harmless, megawatt telegenic appeal before a capacity crowd whose demographics spilled far beyond the conventional confines of country music, something Underwood only nominally plays. The winner of the 2005 season of "American Idol" has sold more than 10 million copies of her two albums, an especially phenomenal figure given the disastrous record market of the past several years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
European powers to test mettle against NBA teams Jul 30, 2008
Rytas will play the Warriors at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on Oct. 21 to culminate the tour. The inclusion of six-time Euroleague champion CSKA continues the growing links between the famous Red Army sports club and the NBA, who have held talks over the possibility of CSKA and the league entering into a formal partnership. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Kezar added to AND1 street-ball national tour Jun 25, 2008
For the first time, the street- basketball AND1 Mix Tape Tour will stop at San Francisco's Kezar Pavilion on its annual visit to the Bay Area, after spending many years entertaining fans at Oracle Arena in Oakland. "It was a matter of timing," AND1 Basketball company executive director Rob Purvy said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Companies feast on fancy food show Jan 11, 2008
Sconza, a 69-year-old family-owned company that operates a 70,000-square-foot manufacturing plant near McAfee Coliseum and Oracle Arena in Oakland, will be introducing new packaging for its premium line of chocolate products. They include such products as chocolate-covered cherries and almonds, dark chocolate-covered raisins and walnuts, chocolate toffee pistachios and mocha truffle almonds, among others. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
* NBA: Golden State Warriors beat Spurs Jan 9, 2008
Stephen Jackson, center, of the Golden State Warriors is defended by Tim Duncan, left, and Manu Ginobili, right, of the San Antonio Spurs during their NBA game on Monday at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS(21-11) AT GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS (19-14) Jan 4, 2008
Time/place: 9:30 p.m. at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. TV/radio: CST, 102. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Losing your rock concert virginity Dec 14, 2007
Van Halen plays Sunday at HP Pavilion in San Jose and Dec. 22 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland. For tickets and showtimes, go to. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* NBA: Knicks rebound to edge past Nuggets Nov 8, 2007
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, on Tuesday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Champions start with a victory Nov 1, 2007
Paul Millsap of the Utah Jazz, far right, fights for a rebound with AI Harrington, center, and Matt Barnes of the Golden State Warriors during their NBA season-openner at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, on Tuesday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jazz Quiet Warriors' Crowd With 117-96 Win Oct 31, 2007
Getty ImagesBaron Davis of the Golden State Warriors looks to pass the ball against the Utah Jazz during their NBA season opener Tuesday at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. Jazz Quiet Warriors' Crowd With 117-96 Win. (NBC 11, CA)
Review: 'Musical' ice show heavy on production, light on plot Oct 23, 2007
Say what you want about the traveling show that came to the Oracle Arena in Oakland for four shows between Thursday and Saturday (the show goes to San Jose this week) - nothing about it was small. The production had a chronological narrative that clumsily recapped the events in both "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2," but the show was more about the production values than the story or even the music. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Almost showtime: New technology will join tradition at Aggie Stadium Aug 30, 2007
Among the venues in the region sporting both Pro Media and Daktronics equipment are Stanford Stadium, Monster Park in San Francisco and The Arena in Oakland. Both companies have been hired to install new systems at San Jose's HP Pavilion. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Review: Canadian crooner Michael Bubl at Oracle Arena Aug 28, 2007
Facing a sold-out crowd at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on Saturday, the 31-year-old Canadian crooner cast his puppy-dog eyes around the far reaches of the arena. "It's really a pleasure to play such an intimate venue," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
American Capital Completes the Syndication of Over $1 Billion in Credit Facilities for 10 Portfolio Companies in 2007 Aug 1, 2007
The Company's facilities are primarily located throughout the U.S., with international facilities in the U.K., Germany, Ireland, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Norway and the U.A.E. SMG managed venues include Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA , Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA, the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, U.K., and the Konig-Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. SMG is headquartered in... (PR Newswire)
Jessica Alba & Boyfriend Reportedly Split Jul 26, 2007
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren shown here attending the 2007 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2007 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. (Getty Images/Jed Jacobsohn). (CBS News)
Richardson wants to stick around May 18, 2007
"We have a great group of young guys and some good veteran guys. I love the city, I love the fans. They're waiting for something big to happen and I think I can be a part of that.'' Richardson said he would push for an extension before next season regardless of how the team's coaching and front-office situations unfold. "It doesn't matter who is here,'' Richardson said when asked about the uncertainty surrounding coach Eric Musselman and general manager Garry St. Jean. "I like it here, I want to... (Yahoo News -- NBA Transactions)
He's a believer May 12, 2007
" Now the fans do believe and Wong's two words have become a mantra. Thousands of people now sport bright yellow T-shirts emblazoned with "We Believe" across their chests. They hold up signs and collectively chant the phrase as they cheer on the Warriors through the playoffs. "I feel really proud, to be honest," Wong said. "Everyone's sharing that thought. The more people who have the same thought cheering on the Warriors, the further this team will go. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Warriors put Dallas' season on the brink May 1, 2007
MCT photo Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis drives on the Dallas Mavericks' DeSagana Diop during first-half action in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. Sunday. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
In A Golden State Apr 30, 2007
Warriors put Mavs on ropes. " That's because on Sunday, the Warriors took the Mavericks' best shot and shell-shocked them in the final seven minutes. The Warriors needed to come back from a seven-point, fourth-quarter deficit, and after scratching back time and again, they finally got over the hump on the most symbolic of plays: Jason Richardson hustled for a steal on defense and outletted to Davis, who streaked past Dirk Nowitzki for the go-ahead lay-up. For the first time in the fourth, Golden... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Record 20,629 fans turn out Apr 29, 2007
It was the first home playoff game for the Warriors in 13 years, and the Warriors weren't about to let the team with the best record in the NBA spoil the fun for the more than 20,000 fans in the arena in Oakland. They drubbed the Mavericks 109-91 and looked like they were having a ball doing it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Bulls take 3-0 series lead Apr 29, 2007
Baron Davis of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Dirk Nowitzki, left, DeSagana Diop, second left, Devean George and Jason Terry, right, of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of their Western Conference series on Friday at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The Warriors won 104-96. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
BREAKING NEWS: Bill Gaither Homecoming Concert on Friday April 27 moves from Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA to the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA Apr 25, 2007
Ticket refunds can be made at the original point of purchase or at the show's original Venue, Oracle Arena in Oakland. There will be no refunds offered at the Cow Palace. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Warriors' playoff berth causes Oracle Arena conflict Apr 25, 2007
The sudden on-court success of the has caused some complications for officials of the Oracle Arena in Oakland, but officials of have ridden to their rescue ... Local fans may recall that the Warriors played the final series of the 1975 NBA playoffs at the Cow Palace when another scheduling conflict occurred at their home arena in Oakland. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
BROKEN PROMISEThe 1993-94 Warriors had it going -- briefly Apr 21, 2007
BROKEN PROMISE / The 1993-94 Warriors had it going -- briefly. " Though fuzzy on the specifics of the season, those Warrior players had a clear recollection that it had been a particularly close team. "It was one of the best groups I have been with," Webber said. "I had great veterans on that team, and they took care of me. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Desperate Warriors pose test Mar 29, 2007
It's hard to say what that means for the Suns tonight against the Warriors at Oracle Arena in Oakland, perhaps because it's just hard to get a good read on the Suns at all. But, maybe, a team grasping at playoff chances will serve as wake-up call for the Suns, who often look as though they are grasping for ways to recapture earlier momentum. (AZCentral -- Sports)
2. Tigers hope feeling of deja vu fades against Aggies Mar 22, 2007
In the game, the top-seeded Tigers were defeated as much by No. 2 UCLA's stifling defense and their own inept shooting as by the pro-Bruin atmosphere inside The Arena in Oakland. Advertisement The stakes may not be quite as high Thursday when Memphis faces Texas A South Regional semifinal inside San Antonio's vast Alamodome. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Memphis faces tough road test Mar 22, 2007
In the game, the top-seeded Tigers were defeated as much by No. 2 UCLA s stifling defense and their own inept shooting as by the pro-Bruin atmosphere inside The Arena in Oakland, Calif. The stakes may not be quite as high Thursday when Memphis faces Texas A South Regional semifinal inside San Antonio s vast Alamodome. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Cal First Round NCAA Tournament Game Notes Mar 14, 2007
Additionally, the win halted Cal's 14-game losing streak to the Cardinal and gave the Bears' their first win over a top-10 program since they knocked off No. 9 Colorado State, 80-75, Dec. 21, 1998, at Kaiser Arena in Oakland, Calif. Cal ranks fourth in the Pac-10 in scoring at 68. (Calbears.com)
Ridin' to the pros Jan 31, 2007
Lodi brothers Travis, above, and Troy Jensen, below, will compete in their first Professional Bull Riders event on Friday at Oracle Arena in Oakland ... "While Friday's competition is part of the Enterprise Tour, a mix of bull-riding newcomers and veterans, the Jensens will primarily compete on the entry-level Challenger Tour until they earn their Ford Tough Tour cards. If and when they collect 2,500 in earnings, they'll also earn the cards, allowing them to compete in all top-level events.Lodi... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
St. Ignatius stays unbeaten in league Jan 12, 2007
Bay Counties League West boys basketball rivals San Francisco University (13-3, 3-0) and Lick-Wilmerding (10-5, 2-0) meet at the Oracle Arena in Oakland at 2:30 p.m. today before the Warriors take on Miami at 7:30 p.m.. ML KING TOURNAMENTS. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
KILLER CLOWNFormer Arizona power forward learns to play it for laughs Jan 11, 2007
Saturday: HP Pavilion, 1 p.m.; Oracle Arena in Oakland, 7:30 p.m.. Monday: Cow Palace in Daly City, 2 p.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Warriors survive Allen blitz to win over Sonics Jan 8, 2007
It took a symphony of talent to defeat a virtuoso Saturday night at the Arena in Oakland. That and what coach Warriors Don Nelson termed "a talk with the lads at halftime.'' While Seattle's smooth-shooting Ray Allen was erupting for 38 points, the Warriors relied on balanced scoring to defeat the Sonics 108-104 and nudge one game over .500 at 18-17. Golden State had six players in double figures as Baron Davis scored 22 points, Monta Ellis 20, Mickael Pietrus 16, Andris Biedrins 15 (to go with a... (San Francisco Chronicle)
High Hopes For NCAA Jan 7, 2007
" And few are as memorable as a 77-66 win over then-No. 4 North Carolina at the Arena in Oakland in November 2004 at the Pete Newell Challenge. "That's one for the ages," Coonan said. "The minus is that it might affect the confidence level of your players," Davey said. "I like winning. It would destroy your team's confidence if you played Indiana, Duke, North Carolina, UCLA and Kentucky every year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
