Sports Newsletter Meeting his hero A generation apart and 5,600 miles from home, Latvia's most famous athletes have forged a budding friendship in the Bay Area. Sandis Ozolinsh and Andris Biedrins - a Shark and a Warrior from nearby neighborhoods in Latvia's capital, Riga - have found common ground here. Full Story   More Mercury News headlines Ortmeier, Frandsen might man the corners Nhat V. Meyer Vote: Giants expecting too much in '08 from their young players? Frandsen and Ortmeier stand as two potential sentries at the corner infield positions - and both young players are ecstatic about the opportunity.   Full Story   NHL players in harm's way when blocking a puck Josie Lepe A hockey puck is formed from six ounces of vulcanized rubber. As if pucks weren't hard enough, they are frozen to limit bouncing on the ice.   Full Story   MORE MORE MERCURY NEWS HEADLINES HEADLINES Warriors face Nets, Jason Kidd Five biggest stories in college basketball Stanford's Pac-10 title defense in jeopardy Oberholser hopes to play at Pebble Beach Sharapova charges into Australian final Next for Warriors: New Jersey Report: Canseco offered to omit name U.S. Figure Skating Championships Top U.S. juniors make big jump Next for Sharks: St. Louis   NFL playoffs pick'em Give us your picks for the playoffs and earn a chance to win Best Buy gift cards and an 19" LCD Monitor! Outdoors / Sports Auto Racing Baseball Boating Football Hockey Running Soccer More Events
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