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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant leaps into the air after the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals Sunday, June 14, 2009, in Orlando, Fla. The Lakers won 99-86 won the 2009 ... more Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant leaps into the air after the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals Sunday, June 14, 2009, in Orlando, Fla. The Lakers won 99-86 won the 2009 NBA Championship 4-1.

From a hilltop perch above Stinson Beach, you can see for miles along the Marin County coast, past Bolinas and out across a seemingly infinite sea of blue.The December dry spell might cause concern for holiday-season snow sports in the Sierra Nevada. But on the coast, crystal air, light offshore winds and temperatures in the 60s have turned short hikes and ocean views into spectacular getaways.

Former President Bill Clinton poses for a snapshot at San Francisco's Harding Golf Course with Mayor Ed Lee (right) and city Recreation and Parks general manager Phil Ginsburg. Former President Bill Clinton poses for a snapshot at San Francisco's Harding Golf Course with Mayor Ed Lee (right) and city Recreation and Parks general manager Phil Ginsburg. Mayor Ed Lee stands behind the Wanamaker Trophy during an event at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Nov.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (AP ... more Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.

The Warriors could drop a nuclear Zen bomb on the sports world. On the world world.Steve Kerr led something of a revolution when he plugged the Warriors into his ever-flow offense, and now he and the fellas could lead a revolution of a different kind.The Warriors could go from the whiniest team in sports to the coolest. They could show us that whinin’ ain’t winnin’.

What you see: The Spine Ridge Trail towers over coastal hills with a view of remote canyons to Pillar Point Harbor and the ocean. In just an hour or so, it can feel like you have walked through an escape hatch to a world of peace that you can always count on.Location: Spine Ridge climbs above Moss Beach on the San Mateo County coast and rises to meet the south flank of Montara Mountain.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo speaks during a news conference in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. The Niners announced Garoppolo is set to make his first start on the road this ... more San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo speaks during a news conference in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. The Niners announced Garoppolo is set to make his first start on the road this week against the Chicago Bears.

Musings on greatness ...•Greatness is good. In fact, it’s beyond good. There is a limited supply of greatness, so grab some when you can.•If you are a Giants fan and have to choose between Giancarlo Stanton and Shohei Ohtani, which man is your man? I would go with Ohtani. If there’s anything more fun to watch than greatness, it’s potential greatness. You know what you’re getting with Stanton, and it’s fantastic.

When the Pulitzer committee comes knocking, I’ll flip that switch. Until then, enjoy these cruise-control deep thoughts, cheap shots & bon mots ...•That Warriors’ switch must be like the one in Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory. Dr. Kerrenstein will throw that fearsome switch just as soon as Igor returns with the spare parts.

Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox, center top drives to the basket in between New York Knicks' Jarrett Jack, right, and Enes Kanter, center left, during the first half of a NBA basketball game at Madison Square ... more Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox, center top drives to the basket in between New York Knicks' Jarrett Jack, right, and Enes Kanter, center left, during the first half of a NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017.

The trails surrounding Alameda Creek at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont has come along as a popular place for recreation. The trails surrounding Alameda Creek at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont has come along as a popular place for recreation. The trails surrounding Alameda Creek at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont has come along as a popular place for recreation, including bike riding, roller skating, dog walking, jogging, bird watching.

Tiger Woods of the United States putts during the pro-am prior to the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas on November 29, 2017 in Nassau, Bahamas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Tiger Woods of the United States putts during the pro-am prior to the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas on November 29, 2017 in Nassau, Bahamas.

SAN ANTONIO,TX - NOVEMBER 2: Jordan Bell #2 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a foul against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on November 2, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ... more SAN ANTONIO,TX - NOVEMBER 2: Jordan Bell #2 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a foul against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on November 2, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas.

Line drives, loud fouls and six-hop dribblers...•The Raiders should hire a boxing instructor for wide receiver/jewelry model Michael Crabtree. Throwing a punch at Denver’s Aqib Talib, the crabby Crab featured a bigger windup than Madison Bumgarner’s. Stick ’n’ jab, Crab!•Giancarlo Stanton reportedly favors the Dodgers.

On November 3, 2012 in Pacifica, Calif. a visitor to Mori Point and his dog hike above the bluff to get a greater vantage point of the park. Mori Point's bluff on clear days offers stunning ocean views north to ... more On November 3, 2012 in Pacifica, Calif. a visitor to Mori Point and his dog hike above the bluff to get a greater vantage point of the park.