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Former Cal, Raiders head coach Mike White’s ties connected with nearly every team in the Bay Area during his six decades in football

White, who died Sunday at the age of 89, played at Acalanes High and Cal, then coached the Bears, Stanford, Raiders and 49ers among others during his career.

FILE - Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Ernie Zampese, center,

talks with Oakland Raiders head football coach Mike White, left,

and Raiders owner Al Davis, right, after the teams worked out in

Austin, Texas, Aug. 1, 1995. Zampese, one of the architects of the

Dan Fouts-led "Air Coryell" offense with the San Diego Chargers and

Troy Aikman's play-caller for the last of the Cowboys' three Super

Bowl titles in the 1990s, has died. He was 86. (AP Photo/Harry

Cabluck, File)

FILE – The icon for the TikTok video sharing app is seen on a smartphone in Marple Township, Pa., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

First ever U.S. TikTok Awards to happen in Los Angeles. See the nominees.

Oakland Raider running back Doug Martin (28) scores a 2nd quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at the Oakland Coliseum, Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

OPD bars public access to video showing how former Raider Doug Martin died

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) breaks through tackles by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and Tre'von Moehrig (25) to score a 14-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

One hospitalized after co-workers argue about Raiders and 49ers

By Nate Gartrell

November 26, 2025 at 11:02 a.m.

The two co-workers were arguing about football, then one of them woke up in the...

FILE – Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge in Miami shooting

By Associated Press

November 12, 2025 at 4:21 a.m.

Jail records in Essex County, New Jersey, show Brown was released late Tuesday morning for...

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting

By Associated Press

November 7, 2025 at 4:34 a.m.

Brown, who briefly played with the Oakland Raiders in 2019, was taken into custody by...

Oakland Raiders principal owner Al Davis and his wife Carol are seen cradling a trophy. (Chris Kjobech/The Oakland Tribune)

Carol Davis kept low profile in Oakland Raiders’ storied success. But she saw it all.

By Shomik Mukherjee

October 29, 2025 at 2:16 p.m.

Carol Davis remained committed to the idea of the Raiders as a model of teamwork,...

Former Oakland Raiders football player George Atkinson, center, stands with his twin sons George III, left, and Josh, right, in Livermore, Calif., on Thursday, May 7, 2009. (Doug Duran/Staff)

George Atkinson, former Oakland Raiders’ controversial, hard-hitting safety, dies at 78

By Jon Becker

October 28, 2025 at 3:25 a.m.

Atkinson was the last remaining member of the Oakland Raiders' famed "Soul Patrol" defensive backfield...

Carol Davis, Raiders co-owner, dead at 93

By Nate Gartrell

October 27, 2025 at 12:45 p.m.

Hall of Fame center Jim Otto once remarked that "Al Davis is a tough son...

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 18: Doug Martin #28 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the football against Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals in the first half at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Former NFL running back Doug Martin’s brain to be tested for CTE, authorities confirm

By Jakob Rodgers

October 22, 2025 at 10:53 a.m.

The condition, which can cause erratic behavior and severe mental illness, is associated with repeated...

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin #28 gains yardage past Denver Broncos inside linebacker Todd Davis #51 in the third quarter of their NFL game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

‘It’s really tragic’: Details emerge after former NFL star Doug Martin’s death in Oakland police custody

By Jakob Rodgers

October 22, 2025 at 8:29 a.m.

Martin's death -- after what police described as a "brief struggle" with officers -- sent...

Oakland Raiders' Doug Martin (28) runs after a catch against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of their NFL game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Ex-NFL running back Doug Martin dies in Oakland police custody

By Jakob Rodgers

October 22, 2025 at 8:27 a.m.

Born in Oakland, Martin spent seven seasons in the NFL.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach John Gruden greets former players during a half time celebration at an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against NFL moves closer to trial after Nevada Supreme Court ruling

By Associated Press

October 3, 2025 at 8:23 a.m.

Gruden resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in October 2021 after the publication...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 17: BIG3 Chairman Amy Trask speaks during a news conference after a game between Killer 3's and 3's Company during the second week of the BIG3 at the Orleans Arena on July 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Q&A with former Raiders CEO Amy Trask

By Jerry McDonald

September 18, 2025 at 9:50 a.m.

Former Raiders exec Amy Trask on the landscape of the NFL, women in sports and...

Washington Commanders owenr Josh Harris, right, talks with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, right, before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tom Brady’s appearance in Raiders’ booth raises questions for the Fox Sports analyst

By Associated Press

September 17, 2025 at 4:41 a.m.

Raiders coach Pete Carroll said he knew Brady would be in the booth and pointed...

Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) intercepts a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the second half on Monday night in Las Vegas. The Chargers intercepted Raiders quarterback Geno Smith three times in a 20-9 win. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Chargers silence Raiders in AFC West showdown for 2-0 start

By Elliott Teaford

September 16, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Justin Herbert passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns and the Chargers intercept Raiders quarterback...

Customers watch the Oakland Athletics game at VJ's Sports Bar X Pizza in Alameda, Calif., on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Game day hangouts: 7 fan-tastic Bay Area sports bars

By Linda Zavoral

September 15, 2025 at 9:28 a.m.

Looking for a spot to watch your favorite football team? Here are a few strong...

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and new Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll have been squaring off for decades, at the college level and in the NFL. (Photos by The Associated Press and Getty Images)

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh faces Raiders’ Pete Carroll in meeting of frenemies

By Elliott Teaford

September 11, 2025 at 5:41 a.m.

“It’s like looking in the mirror, savage warrior looking at savage warrior,” Harbaugh says of...

Can Brock Purdy return the 49ers to playoff prominence after the disappointment of a 6-11 season?

A look at how NFL divisional and wild card races shape up for the 2025 season

By Jerry McDonald

September 7, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

The guess here is the 49ers will be back on top in the NFC West.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts led his team to a championship by managing the game and operating within a system.

NFL fearless forecast 2025: Super Bowl, MVP winners and big themes — including game managers’ success

By Jerry McDonald

September 7, 2025 at 2:45 a.m.

A look how the NFL season and its major awards will shake out at the...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) attempts a pass as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) chases after him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. San Francisco's Spencer Burford (74) looks on. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Our NFL season predictions: Division winners, round-by-round playoff picks and Super Bowl MVP

By Cam Inman

September 4, 2025 at 12:41 p.m.

The 49ers seek a return to form, the Eagles defend their Super Bowl title and...

Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the first quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Kurtenbach: 49ers Studs and Duds — Purdy shows poise vs. Raiders, key draft pick confuses

By Dieter Kurtenbach

August 18, 2025 at 4:50 a.m.

The Niners' first team (whatever that might be these days) looked good, while the depth...

San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody (4) makes a field goal during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

49ers win on Moody kick but lose starting guard Puni, two running backs to injury against Raiders

By Cam Inman

August 17, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

Right guard Dominick Puni and running backs Patrick Taylor Jr. and Corey Kiner got injured...

Place kicker Jake Moody is mobbed by 49ers' teammates after kicking a 59-yard field goal at the gun to to beat the Raiders 22-19 at Allegiant Stadium.

Jake Moody’s 49ers’ future looked shaky before delivering game-winner against Raiders

By Jerry McDonald

August 17, 2025 at 4:17 p.m.

Jake Moody goes from goat to hero and may have saved his job in the...

FILE – Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

NFL appeals Nevada Supreme Court ruling allowing Jon Gruden’s lawsuit to proceed

By Associated Press

August 13, 2025 at 7:27 a.m.

The league will request a rehearing from the same court that overturned a prior Nevada...

Nevada court apparently clears way for former Raiders coach Jon Gruden to sue NFL over emails

By Associated Press

August 12, 2025 at 6:42 a.m.

Gruden alleges that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy his career by...

San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle (85) practices at Levi's Stadium practice field in Santa Clara, Calif., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

NFL bans smelling salts, saying product can mask concussion symptoms; Kittle disappointed

By Josh Dubow

August 6, 2025 at 8:07 a.m.

The 49ers' George Kittle first disclosed the ban during an interview with NFL Network, adding...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Y.A. Tittle photographed in the 1950s. Tittle, the Hall of Fame quarterback who played 17 years in pro football, including a memorable run for the New York Giants at the end of his career, died at the age of 90 on Oct. 8, 2017. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The story behind every NFL team name

By Stacker

August 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

There are no National Football League teams in the merry old land of Oz, but...

Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, left, is interviewed by NFL Network talent Mike Garafolo, center, and Gerald McCoy, right, following practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

NFL expected to sell media assets to ESPN for an equity stake

By Associated Press

August 3, 2025 at 5:33 a.m.

The proposed move comes as ESPN is expected to soon launch its direct-to-consumer service, possibly...

Colombian-American actress Sofia Vergara attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Tom Brady can take ‘sexy,’ ‘older’ Sofia Vergara in ‘small doses’: report

By Martha Ross

July 10, 2025 at 11:14 a.m.

Any talk of a 'summer romance' between Brady and Vergara is probably misguided.

STATELINE, NEVADA - JULY 16: Stephen Curry of the NBA Golden State Warriors reacts after making the final putt on the 18th hole to win the American Century Championship on Day Three of the 2023 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 16, 2023 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

How to watch Steph Curry, George Kittle and other celebrities at the American Century Championship golf tournament in Tahoe

By Pueng Vongs

July 10, 2025 at 4:51 a.m.

Bay Area sports stars Steph Curry and George Kittle are among the celebrities set to...

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