Bruce Jenkins loved the fun that Shaq brought to the All Star game, plus he breaks down the playoff teams in the west and touches on A-Rod.

Ratto says Al Davis is giving the finger to the 49ers.

Kawakami has reason for Warriors optimism (not a typo).

Baggarly checks out the Big Unit and likes what he sees.

It’s a little late, but the Raiders re-signed Chris Johnson.

Matt Barrows breaks down the 49ers options at Free Safety.

Matt Maiocco thinks new president Jed York will want to make his mark immediately.

National Football Post has a new mock draft with the 49ers selecting a tackle and the Raiders a WR.

Adam Schefter says Fragile Fred has been cut.

Schulman says Lincecum has pop and Susan Slusser says Gio Gonzalez has put on some weight.

Randy Johnson will be the oldest Giant in 100 years and Molina mentors Posey.

Marc Stein has some NBA trade buzz, but nothing involving the Warriors.