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It's time to welcome back the Northern California Pro Sports Report! This week on the Report, Lex returns from marital hiatus, Jess's brother Gabriel sits in for the soccer report, and the lads are joined by well-traveled footballer Kei Kamara, recently of the San Jose Earthquakes. Plus, the baseball tides turn as the Northern Cali sports scene hits the fall transition.

The A's quickly read the writing on the wall, as their least-significant trade to date seems to affect their momentum the most;

The Giants spend another dull deadline, as their best players stay put, while their trade bait goes limp in the water;

And the Earthquakes' fortunes are looking up, just in time for a well-publicized rematch with their greatest rivals.

It's the dog days of summer, and the Northern California Pro Sports Report is off the leash!

UP NEXT: The lads look in to the football camps, where competition and two-a-days are heating up. Plus, the ball clubs shift their focus for the remainder of the season; the 'Quakes look to finish strong; and the hoopsters hope to light it up with new lineups.

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All the latest info, anecdotes and opinions from the Report's own Jess Zitrin.

The Ron Artest trade won't be announced 'til mid-month. But knowing Artest, we'll have plenty of zingers to bandy about 'til then. New 'mate Yao's thoughts: "There's worry, obviously, yes..."

Here's some evidence beloved ex-Quake Kei Kamara will fit in well in Houston, or anywhere (check out his t-shirt shouting out the very worthy Right to Play);

While we're at it, how 'bout the esteemed George Best for best goal in Earthquakes history...

There are already some nasty Raiders jokes going around. Locally, the bet's a little more forgiving: who will be "less bad," the Raiders or Niners?

It's not a great start, Al, when your dozens-a-millions dollar recruit tries to retire. Hey, where was this resigned attitude when Mr. Davis needed it?

Meanwhile, the Niners had a 3rd down specialist inducted to the Hall. Wonder how famous Fred Dean would be if they'd invented the sack before he hit his heyday;

For those who think the Brits are too high-falutin' to follow Major League Soccer, check out the fine site my bro Gabriel writes for;

A's fans, here's that Lowell Cohn comment painting Saint Billy as a Pinko. Intriguing; scary...

Don't forget to chime in yourself, via comment or email! See you next week.