Murakami did not have his best stuff and found it hard to get into a rhythm early, but he stuck to his guns and bounced back.

Baseball was my first love,” Harris said. “But I’ve always loved football, too. I just wanted to find a place where I could ...

Rick Hurd is a breaking news reporter for the Bay Area News Group and has spent nearly his whole life and career in the East Bay. He has covered crime, public safety and court proceedings since 2011.