Sports in the San Francisco Bay Area Sports in the San Francisco Bay Area The San Francisco Bay Area, which includes the major cities of San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, hosts seven major league sports franchises, as well as several other professional and college sports teams, and hosts other sports events. Notes: The Bay Area is home to two National Football League teams, the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, who play at Levi's Stadium and Oakland Alameda Coliseum. The 49ers have won five Super Bowls (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIX) and lost one (XLVII). The Raiders have won three Super Bowls (XI, XV, XVIII), and lost
1980 World Outdoor Bowls Championship 1980 World Outdoor Bowls Championship The 1980 Men's World Outdoor Bowls Championship was held at the City of Frankston Bowling Club in Frankston, Melbourne, Australia, from 17 January - 2 February 1980. The Australian government would not allow the South African team to compete because of the South African policy of apartheid. David Bryant won his second singles title following his triumph in the 1966 competition. Australia won the Pairs, England won the Triples and Hong Kong won the Fours. The Leonard Trophy went to England who beat Australia into first place by virtue of having a higher shot percentage.