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Portland 28 at San Jose 55
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Portland Thunder Portland Thunder 0714728
San Jose SaberCats San Jose SaberCats 721131455

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Three Sharks named to All-Arena 1st Team
WJXT Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sharks and the Arena Football League announced Monday that Jacksonville defensive lineman Joe Sykes, Jack linebacker Alvin Ray Jackson and defensive back Greg Reid have earned First Team All-Arena honors for the 2015 season.

SaberCats steal the Thunder 55-28 to begin the playoffs
Griffin Aseltine, ArenaFan.com

The San Jose SaberCats (18-1) took care of business on Friday night and secured their spot in the National Conference Championship for a second consecutive year, silencing the Portland Thunder (5-14) at the SAP Center by a 55-28 margin.

SaberCats roll in AFL playoff opener
San Jose Mercury News

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San Jose SaberCats advance with a 55-28 win over the Portland Thunder
San Jose SaberCats Press Release

The San Jose SaberCats (1-0) moved on to the National Conference Championship game, with a 55-28 victory over the Portland Thunder (0-1) on Friday night at the SAP Center.

Thunder Exit Playoffs after 55-28 Loss to San Jose
Portland Thunder Press Release

SAN JOSE – Wide receiver Duane Brooks returned a third quarter kickoff 54 yards for his ninth overall kick return touchdown of the 2015 AFL season, but a three score, first half deficit was too much to overcome as the #4 seed Portland Thunder exited the National Conference Playoffs with a 55-28 loss to the #1 seed San Jose SaberCats in front of 10,060 at the SAP Center on Friday evening.

San Jose SaberCats vs Portland Thunder Game Preview
San Jose SaberCats Press Release

Launching their quest for a fourth Arena Bowl Championship, the San Jose SaberCats will host the Portland Thunder in the Arena Football League’s Quarterfinal playoffs on Friday, August 14th with kickoff set for 8:00pm PDT. You can catch the action on ESPN2 or 1220AM KDOW.

Thunder no pushover for SJ
Griffin Aseltine, ArenaFan.com

With a historic defense, a dominate receiving corps, a dual-threat quarterback, and home field advantage clinched throughout the playoffs, there is no doubt that the San Jose SaberCats (17-1) are the current frontrunner to win their fourth ArenaBowl title. With that said, anything can happen in the AFL postseason, a period which has had its significant share of momentous upsets.

Local sports digest: SaberCats' potential ArenaBowl clincher would be in Stockton
San Jose Mercury News

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Shock veterans not quite ready to retire
The Spokesman Review

Claps for top Thunder players
Portland Tribune

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SaberCats wary of playoff opponent
Contra Costa Times

ts wary of playoff opponentContra Costa TimesSAN JOSE -- The SaberCats wrapped up an Arena Football League playoff berth in June en route to a record-setting 17-1 season. The Portland Thunder, meanwhile, was officially eliminated from postseason contention on the regular season's final day.and more »

Thunder get playoff shot at AFL's best
Pamplin Media Group

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PDX @ SJ Video Preview
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

ArenaFan.com's Adam Markowitz previews the National Conference semifinal game between the Portland Thunder and the San Jose SaberCats.

SaberCats to play in Stockton if they beat Portland Friday night
San Jose Mercury News

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Game Preview: National Conference Quarterfinal Thunder have unfinished business in San Jose
Portland Thunder Press Release

The #4 seed Portland Thunder are set to compete in their second ever playoff game when they take on the #1 seed San Jose SaberCats in the National Conference Quarterfinal this Friday, August 14, from the SAP Center in San Jose. Kickoff is set for 8:00pm PDT. Fans can listen on 750 AM THE GAME starting at 7:30pm, and watch live nationally on ESPN2 at 8:00pm.

Las Vegas Outlaws fold, replaced by Portland in playoffs
Las Vegas Sun

Arena League folds struggling Las Vegas Outlaws
Las Vegas Review-Journal

as Review-JournalArena League folds struggling Las Vegas OutlawsLas Vegas Review-JournalOn Sunday, the AFL decided to pull the plug. For Las Vegas, this is the third time an arena football franchise has failed. In 1996, the Sting moved to Anaheim after two seasons. In 2008 the Gladiators moved to Cleveland after an unsuccessful five-year run.and more »

Local sports digest: SaberCats' playoff opponent goes out of business
San Jose Mercury News

San Jose SaberCats 1st Round Playoff Tickets on Sale Now
San Jose SaberCats Press Release

The San Jose SaberCats announced today that tickets for the 1st Round of the 2015 Arena Football League Playoffs are now available for purchase. The SaberCats will host either the #3 or #4 seed of the National Conference on Friday, August 14th kickoff is set for 7:30pm PDT.

 
Between the Pads
Most Passing Yards
244 yards, Rowley, Portland
Most Receiving Yards
87 yards, Howard, Portland
Most Rushing Yards
9 yards, Meyer, San Jose
Most Passing TDs
5 TDs, Meyer, San Jose
Most Receiving TDs
2 TDs, Howard, Portland
Most Rushing TDs
1 TDs, Meyer, San Jose
Longest TD Pass
33 yards, Rowley to Howard, Portland
Longest TD Run
9 yards, Meyer, San Jose
Most INTs Thrown
2 INTs, Rowley, Portland