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A handy list of photo albums and games involving San Francisco Bay Area teams and their dates and 
times and a Memorable Sports Moment or Sports Pulse
Monday, Apr. 4 through Sunday, Apr. 9
Issue No. 114

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SF FlameThrowers - No. 1
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Table of Contents

Photo Gallery:
San Francisco Giants, Oakland A's,
Golden State Warriors, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame, Cal vs, UCLA, Stockton Heat,
Race Across America,
San Francisco FlameThrowers

Weekly Sports Calendar

There Used to Be a Ball Park
By Andy Dolich

High Hopes Carry the 
Stockton Ports


Play Ball!


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Giants Announcers - Ed Jay - 4-4-16
Here are your 2016 San Francisco Giants radio broadcasters who will bring fans all the action and excitement throughout the year. Duane Kuiper (left), Jon Miller (second from left), Dave Flemming (second from right) and Mike Krukow (right) comprise a talented team with distinctive voices and can be heard on KNBR 680 AM. Photos by Ed Jay.


Game Day - 3-31-16
Henry's Sports Bar is Berkeley's best place to catch all the games on 13 TVs, including the 108" Big Screen TV. We have all the Sports Packages and Sports Channels, including the Pac-12 Network. From baseball to soccer / futbol, to the Rio Olympics to Cal Athletics, come to Henry's for great local and regional craft brews, FAN-tastic food and great times with your friends at Berkeley's Best Sports Bar and GastroPub. Henry's is located at Hotel Durant just steps away from UC Berkeley, Zellerbach Hall, and the Greek Theater. Monday night Baseball specials! Watch the Warriors break new records, watch Opening Day baseball with all the teams playing, including the Giants, and A's and get ready to SCOOOOOOORE! with the biggest soccer matches of the year at Henry's Sports Bar and GastroPub,
2600 Durant Street, Berkeley, 94704! (510) 809-4132.


4-2-16 - Michael Zagaris
Oakland A's Jed Lowrie scores to completes a two-error inside-the-park home run in the third inning of Saturday's game. Lowrie's offense would prove to be enough as the A's powered past the San Francisco Giants with three home runs and earned a 4-1 victory. The game completed spring training for both teams. Photo by Michael Zagaris.


Jeff S. - 3-31-16 - Ed Jay
San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija pitched five scoreless innings in his final Spring Training tune-up on Thursday night, leading the Giants to a 3-1 exhibition win over their Bay Area rival, the Oakland As at AT&T Park. Photo by Ed Jay.


Billy Burns - A's v. Giants - 3-31-16 - Ed Jay
Oakland A's leadoff hitter and outfielder Billy Burns tripled to open the game but failed to cross home plate, as Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija closed out a scoreless first inning. Photo by Ed Jay.


Giants - A's - 3-31-16 - Ed Jay
Firsts on first. Giants first baseman Brandon Belt takes a lead off first base as A's first baseman Yonder Alonso defends. The Giants would win the first of three games between the home town rivals, 3-1.


Andy Dolich - Steph Court - 4-4-16
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is expanding the boundaries of human imagination when it comes to shooting range, and the hoops world is playing catch-up. Andy Dolich, of Dolich/Andrews Creative, is frantically trying to keep up with the Curry expansion. Dolich, long-time Bay Area sports exec and economic philosopher, has made a simple tweak to bring the standard NBA court markings up to Steph specs. Only problem: If the Dolich Court is adopted by the NBA, it might be a few years before anyone but Curry makes a three-pointer. Most fans in the Bay Area can live with that. Courtesy San Francisco Chronicle.


Grand Prix - 3-31-16 - Kenny Karst
Racing season begins soon at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, with the popular Continental Monterey Grand Prix, a series of five races over three days from April 28 thru May 1. Visit mazdaraceway.com for tickets and further information.


Leigh Steinberg - 3-26-16 - Hall of Fame
The Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame (MESHOF) ceremony, class of 2016, featured inductee Leigh Steinberg (center) receiving a Legacy Award.  Also present (left to right) were Michelle Hall; Renel Brooks-Moon, event emcee and public address announcer for the San Francisco Giants; event emcee Ben Tucker; Arif Khatib, MESHOF founder and president; and Daniel Lasco, former Cal Bears running star.


Dana Stubblefield - 3-26-16 - Hall of Fame
The Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame (MESHOF) ceremony, class of
2016, featured inductee Dana Stubblefield, a former defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers (center).  Also present (left to right) were Michelle Hall; Sandy Denney, a member of the Original Raiderettes, circa 1961; Renel Brooks-Moon, event emcee and public address announcer for the San Francisco Giants; event emcee Ben Tucker; Arif Khatib, MESHOF founder and president;  and Halena Ly, founder, HL Trading Company. Photo by Darren Yamashita.


Mrs. Walsh - 3-26-16 - Hall of Fame
Mrs. Geri Walsh (center) accepted the 2016 Legacy Award on the behalf of her late husband, Bill Walsh, former San Francisco 49ers and Stanford Cardinal coach. (Left) Renel Brooks-Moon, event emcee and public address announcer for the San Francisco Giants.


 Cal Bears left fielder Brendan Farney connects for the first of his two home runs as the Cal Bears defeated the UCLA Bruins 8-2 at Evans Diamond in Berkeley on Saturday evening. Photo by Darren Yamashita.


Cal - UCLA - 4-2-16 - Darren Yamashita
Cal Bears pitcher Jeff Bain improved his record to 3-1 this season after working into the seventh inning against the UCLA Bruins.
Photo by Darren Yamashita.


Cal v. UCLA - 4-2-16 - Darren Yamashita
Cal Bears second baseman Robbie Tenerowicz makes a sliding stop during Cal's 8-2 victory over the UCLA Bruins in a Pac-12 game. To view a photo album visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us.
Photo by Darren Yamashita.


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Ontario Reign Kurtis MacDermid (20) and Stockton Heat Dustin Stevenson (6) fight during the third period. The Heat would come away with a 3-2 victory on Friday night in Stockton. Photo by Jack Lima.


RAAM - 4-4-16
RAAM - 4-4-16
A surprising number of serious cyclists have rudimentary mechanic skills or interest
in the workings of their bicycles. The late, great Jure Robic (5-time Race Across America winner) was not one of those. (Robic died in 2010 from a head-on collision with a car while descending a narrow mountain road in Slovenia.) As a former
bicycle shop mechanic, Robic did most of the work on his bikes personally, even during RAAM. In these photos taken in Effingham, Illinois during RAAM 2008, Robic attends
to an off-center brake while a crew member looks on.

SF Flamethrowers - 4-4-16
Ultimate at its best! Saturday, Apr. 9, catch the Bay Area Women's All-Star Game
at 5 p.m., followed by the San Francisco FlameThrowers versus the Seattle Cascades
at 6 p.m. at Laney College Stadium, in downtown Oakland. One ticket brings you
both great events. Don't miss the exciting action of the best players in the world!
For more info, visit www.sfflamethrowers.eventbrite.com.


WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR
Monday, Apr. 4
San Francisco Giants @ Milwaukee Brewers,
     11:10 a.m. (Brewers Home Opener)
Oakland A's v. Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m.
     (A's Home Opener)
Tuesday, Apr. 5
Golden State Warriors v. Minnesota Timberwolves,
     7:30 p.m.
Sacramento Kings v. Portland Trailblazers, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Milwaukee Brewers,
     5:10 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Minnesota Wild, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 6
San Francisco Giants @ Milwaukee Brewers,
     10:40 a.m.
Oakland A's v. Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m.
San Jose Barracuda @ San Antonio Rampage,
     5 p.m.
Stockton Heat v. Ontario Reign, 7 p.m.
  Thursday, Apr. 7
Golden State Warriors v. San Antonio Spurs,
     7:30 p.m.
Sacramento Kings v. Minnesota Timberwolves,
     7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants v. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:35
     p.m. (Giants Home Opener)
Oakland A's v. Chicago White Sox, 12:35 p.m.
San Jose Sharks v. Winnipeg Jets, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose Giants v. Lancaster JetHawks, 7 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats @ Salt Lake Bees, 5:35 p.m.
Stockton Ports v. Modesto Nuts, 7:10 p.m.
Nashville Sounds v. Oklahoma City RedHawks,
     6:35 p.m.
Friday, Apr. 8
San Francisco Giants v. Los Angeles Dodgers,
     7:15 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Seattle Mariners, 7:10 p.m.
     (Mariners Home Opener)
San Jose Barracuda @ Texas Stars, 5:30 p.m.
San Jose Giants v. Lancaster JetHawks, 7 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats @ Salt Lake Bees, 5:35 p.m.
Stockton Ports v. Modesto Nuts, 7:10 p.m.
Nashville Sounds v. Oklahoma City RedHawks,
     6:35 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 9
Golden State Warriors @ Memphis Grizzlies,
     5 p.m.
Sacramento Kings v. Oklahoma City Thunder,
     7:30 p.m.
San Francisco Giants v. Los Angeles Dodgers,
     1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Seattle Mariners, 6:10 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes @ FC Dallas, 6 p.m.
San Jose Sharks v. Phoenix Coyotes, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose Barracuda @ Texas Stars, 5 p.m.
San Francisco FlameThrowers v. Seattle Cascades,
     6 p.m., Laney College, Oakland
Stockton Heat v. San Diego Gulls, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose Giants v. Lancaster JetHawks, 5 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats @ Salt Lake Bees, 5:35 p.m.
Stockton Ports v. Modesto Nuts, 7:10 p.m.
Nashville Sounds v. Oklahoma City RedHawks,
     6:35 p.m.
Sunday, Apr. 10
Golden State Warriors @ San Antonio Spurs,
     4 p.m.
Sacramento Republic FC @ Vancouver Whitecaps
     FC 2, 3 p.m.
San Francisco Giants v. Los Angeles Dodgers,
     1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Seattle Mariners, 1:10 p.m.
Stockton Heat v. San Diego Gulls, 4 p.m.
San Jose Giants v. Lancaster JetHawks, 1 p.m.
Sacramento River Cats @ Salt Lake Bees,
     12:05 p.m.
Stockton Ports v. Modesto Nuts, 2:09 p.m.
Nashville Sounds v. Oklahoma City RedHawks,
     2:05 p.m.
Golf Tournaments
7th Annual Bogey Bash, The Hill Course @
    Castlewood Country Club, Monday, May 9.

Minor League Team Affiliations (Hockey)
San Jose Barracuda (San Jose Sharks) -- AHL,  
     American Hockey League
Stockton Heat (Calgary Flames) -- AHL, 
     American Hockey League

Minor League Team Affiliations
(Baseball)
Nashville Sounds (Oakland A's) -- AAA,
     Pacific Coast League
Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants) --
     AAA, Pacific Coast League
San Jose Giants (San Francisco Giants) -- Class A
      Advanced Affiliate, California League
Stockton Ports (Oakland A's) -- Class A
     Advanced Affiliate,  California League
 
Legend 
(BB): Basketball
(M): Men
(W): Women

Media 
Cal BB (M): KGO 810 AM
Cal BB (W): Pac-12 Network
Cal football: KGO 810 AM
Fresno Grizzlies: KYNO 1430  AM
Fresno State football: 940 AM ESPN Radio
Golden State Warriors: KNBR 680 AM
Oakland A's: 95.7 FM The Game
Oakland Raiders: 95.7 FM The Game,  KFOX
     102.1/98.5 FM
Sacramento Kings: KHTK 1140 AM
Sacramento River Cats: Talk 650 AM KSTE 
San Francisco 49ers: KNBR 680/1050 AM, KGO
     810 AM, KSAN 107.7 FM
San Francisco Giants: KNBR 680 AM
San Jose Barracuda: KDOW 1220 AM
San Jose Earthquakes: 1590 KLIV  AM,
      1370 KZSF AM (Spanish)
San Jose Giants: MiLB Gameday Audio
San Jose SaberCats: KDOW 1220 AM
San Jose Sharks, KFOX 98.5 FM San Jose,
       102.1 FM San Francisco
San Jose State football: KLIV 1590 AM
Stanford BB (M): KNBR 1050 AM, TBS (TV)
Stanford BB (W): KZSU 90.1 FM
Stanford football: KNBR 1050 AM
Stockton Ports: KWSX 1280 AM
UC Davis football: KTHK 1140 AM
Sports Pulse
Andy Dolich - 4-4-16
O.co Coliseum is presently shared by the Oakland Athletics and Oakland Raiders, yet both teams prefer their own stadium and in the past have made attempts to move away.

Andy Dolich -- 2015

There Used to Be a
Ball Park
 
By Andy Dolich
  

Fans keep holding on to the frayed rope that is the ongoing tug of war between the A's, Raiders, league powerbrokers and city leaders waiting to see who is going to actually do something real when it comes to building a new stadium in Oakland. 

This Bermuda Triangle of bloviation drove me to update the lyrics of Frank Sinatra's classic song. There Used to Be a Ball Park, written in 1973 to describe the gut-punching removal of the Dodgers from Brooklyn's Ebbets Field to LaLa land and the New York Giants deserting the Polo Grounds for that city across the bay from Oakland.
 
Hopefully this updated version never becomes a reality.
 
"And there used to be an Oakland Coliseum where the field was warm and green.
And the teams played their big games with a joy we'd never seen.
And the air was always fragrant from the bratwurst and the beer.
Yes, there used to be a year-round sports home right here.
 
And there used to be world champs, Hall-of-Famers and sellout crowds.
With fireworks exploding all across the Oakland hills framed in clouds.
And the fans watched in wonder, how they'd laugh and how they'd cheer!
Yes, there used to be a Coliseum - with a Black Hole - right here.
 
Now the offspring of Raider Nation and Athletics try to find it
Because their parents' teams were constantly threatening to split.
Their magic moments could end up playing out on another city's street,
With millions of hometown fans only left with a humongous Coliseum swap meet.
 
Oaktown sports fans used to get so rowdy.
The welcomes to opposing teams was never Howdy.
The summer, fall and winter were their times to cheer.
Now many who wear their colors might someday be shedding a tear.
 
Yes, there used to be an Oakland Alameda County Coliseum right here."
 
The lyrics to the original were written by Joe Raposo. Many of Sinatra's classic songs and albums were arranged by the legendary Gordon Jenkins, father of our own sportswriting legend Bruce Jenkins.

Andy Dolich has worked as an executive in all four major sports leagues, including the Oakland A's, Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers. He is the managing director and head of U.S. sports practice for Odgers Berndstson, the UK's leading executive search firm, and director of career development for the University of San Francisco's online master's program in the business of collegiate athletics.

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Sports Pulse
Stockton Ports - Chapman - 4-4-16
Third baseman Matt Chapman has impressed with his glove.
Stockton Ports - Baretto - 4-4-16
The Oakland Athletics invited non-roster shortstop Franklin Barreto to spring training.

High Hopes Carry the Stockton Ports
Taylor McCarthy | Director of Marketing

The Stockton Ports, Class A Advanced Affiliate of the Oakland A's, are back for a 67th season of California League Baseball beginning April 7. Following an impressive 2015 season, which saw the Ports finish with a 74-66 record and capture a second-half California League North Division championship, the Ports look to make the playoffs for a third straight season.

Highlights from the 2015 season included a breakout performance from the Athletics' top prospect Franklin Barreto, who was acquired in the offseason from a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays for AL MVP Josh Donaldson.  After a slow start, the Ports rode Barreto's hot bat to the playoffs as the Venezuelan-born prospect finished with a .302 AVG, including 13 home runs and 47 RBI.

Other notable performances included the emergence of the Athletics' No. six prospect, Matt Chapman, who was the first-round draft pick in 2014. In only 80 games played for the Ports, Chapman hit 23 home runs with 57 RBI, while showcasing an impressive glove at third base.

The Ports pitching is composed of lone California League All-Star and the Athletics No. 15 ranked prospect Dylan Covey, as well as No. 14 overall prospect Daniel Mengden, who was acquired mid-season as part of the trade of Scott Kazmir to the Houston Astros.

Rick Magnante will be back for a second straight season managing the Ports, as he looks to capitalize from a successful season, which included a nine-game win streak in June and a clinching of home field advantage during the playoffs.

Fans all over California's Central Valley and Bay Area can expect another stellar season of top promotions at Banner Island Ballpark's family-friendly environment. Promotions will include 13 Fireworks shows (every Saturday home game), ten Free Shirt Friday's (first 1,000 fans in attendance), five Thursday Cap Giveaways, and more.

For a complete list of special promotions, more information, to purchase tickets and the season schedule, visit  www.StocktonPorts.com

A longer report will appear in the forthcoming 2016 Spring/Summer Baseball edition.
Sports Pulse

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The Believers - 2-2016
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FitExpo - 3-16  

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Photo of Alta at an Oakland A's game, summer of 2015, by Linda Joslin.
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Britannia Arms,

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Bus Stop

Caledonian Games

California Grand Casino

Cameron's Restaurant

     Pub & Inn

Capers Eat & Drink

The Chieftain

Churchward Pub

The Club House Bistro

Dr. Michelle Cleere

Courtyard by Marriott,

    Emeryville

Crogan's Montclair

Cue & Brew

Danny Coyle's

Dave's

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Diamond Sports Bar &

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Eco Framing

Ed Jay Photography

Ed's Mudville Grill

El Pollo

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The Englander Sports

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EON Technologies

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Gerard A. Falzone,

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FamFest 2015

Farrington's

Fast Signs

First Choice

Francesco's

Franks Saloon & Sports

     Bar

Freeman Insurance

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Funky Monkey

George & Walt's

Grand Oaks Sports

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Go Sports Bar

Harry Hartman Insurance Services

Half Moon Bay Brewing

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Half Moon Bay RV Park

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Il Pirata

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Jake's Steaks

Jillians San Francisco

Juan's Place

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The Kezar Pub

Kingfish Pub & Cafe

KNBR 680 AM

KGO 810 AM

Knuckles Historical
    Sports Bar

Koehler Auto Body

Linguini's Pizza & Brew

Livermore Casino Sports

     Bar

Mad Dog in the Fog

Metropolitan Golf Links

McCovey's Restaurant

Minami Sushi

Mr. Plastic

Mucky Duck

Nickies Bar & Grill

Oakland Moose Lodge

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Oakland Raiders Booster Club

Oaks Card Club

Oaks Corner

One Double Oh Seven

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Orozco's Tires

Otaez Mexican

     Restaurant

Pacific Coast Brewing

     Company

Party Green

Pasta Pelican Waterfront Restaurant

Patriot House

Pete's 881 Card Room *

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Pete's Place

Players Sports Pub &

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Rames Consulting

Rancho Sports Bar

Recology

Ricky's Sports Theatre &

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Rinetti & Co.

Russell Doi, Reverse

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Ruth Stroup Insurance

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San Mateo Jockey Club

Siegel & Yee

Sports Edition Bar

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Sports Today Index!
What do all these illustrious names have in common?

Michael Altfest, Steve Baker, James Brandt, Paul Brekke-Miesner, Robinson Brown, David Bush, Walter Champion, Harvey Cohen, Isaac Cronin, Eileen Curran, Nick Curran, Glenn Dickey, Andy Dolich, Jeff Elefante, Pete Elman, Leland Faust, Nancy Finley and Chris De Benedetti, Jim Fitzpatrick, Rob Flammia, Daniel Geary, Andre Johnson, Kenny Karst, Ira Klein, Richard Lupoff, Bruce Macgowan, Patric Mayers, Ross McKean, Robert Moselle, Dave Newhouse, John Ourand, Howard Pearlstein, Rudi Petschek, Laurel Poeton, Phil Schaaf, Dan Siegel, Jonathan Siegel,  Tom Stern, 
Shelia Young

All of the above writers have contributed articles to 
SPORTS TODAY and their acclaimed work can be found at www.ultimatesportsguide.com. Simply click SPORTS TODAY
at the top of the home page 
and three indexes will appear: by issue, author and category. All are cross-indexed and provide links to every article we have published.

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Sports bars we recommend visiting or living in

 

Below is a list of sports bars we recommend for all your sports viewing needs. Each is a worthy institution and they have the added distinction of also being longtime Ultimate Sports Guide advertisers. When you stop in, please extend our thanks.

 

San Francisco

Abbey Tavern, 4100 Geary Street

The Blue Light, 1979 Union Street

Bus Stop, 1901 Union Street

The Chieftain, 198 5th Street

Danny Coyle's, 668 Haight Street

Dave's, 29 Third Street @ Kearny

Final Final, 2990 Baker @ Lombard

The Holding Company, #2 Embarcadro Center

Il Pirata, 2007 16th Street

Jake's Steaks, 3301 Buchanan Street

Jullian's, 101 4th Street

The Kezar Pub, 770 Stanyan Street

Mad Dog in the Fog, 530 Haight Street

Mucky Duck, 1315 9th Avenue

Nickie's Bar, 466 Haight Street

Players Sports Grill, Pier 39, Buildings L & M

Polo Grounds, 747 3rd Street

 

East Bay

Brennan's Restaurant, 4th & University, Berkeley

Churchward Pub, 1515 Park Street, Alameda

City Beach, 4020 Technology Place, Fremont

Crogan's Montclair, 6101 La Salle Avenue, Oakland

Cue & Brew, 1029 Arnold Drive, #6, Martinez

Dan's Irish Sports Bar, 1524 Civic Street, Walnut Creek

Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill, 77 Hegenberger, Oakland

Ed's Mudville Grill, 6200 Center Street, Clayton

The Englander, 101 Parrott Street, San Leandro  

Evie's, 7138 Village Parkway, Dublin

Francesco's Restaurant, 8520 Pardee Drive, Oakland

Frank's Saloon, 2014 Marina Blvd., San Leandro

Funky Monkey, 22554 Main Street, Hayward

George & Walt's, 5445 College Avenue, Oakland

Grand Oaks Restaurant, 3701 Grand Avenue, Oakland

Go Sports Bar, 736 Washington Street, Oakland

Henry's Sports Bar & GastroPub / Hotel Durant, Berkeley

Ivy Room, 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany

Kingfish, 5227 Claremont, Oakland

Linguini's Pizza & Brew, 1508 Park Street, Alameda

Livermore Casino Sports Bar, 3571 First Street, Livermore

McCovey's Restaurant, 1444 N. California, Walnut Creek

Mr. Lucky's Bar & Grill, 1527 Locust Street. Walnut Creek

Oakland Moose Club, 690 Hegenberger Road

Oaks Corner, 4099 San Pablo, Emeryville

Otaez Mexican Restaurant, 1619 Webster Street, Alameda

Pacific Coast Brewing Co., 906 Washington Street, Oakland

Pasta Pelican, 2455 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda

Pete's Place, 610A San Pablo Avenue, Pinole

Rancho Sports Bar, 3912 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante

Ricky's Sports Grill, 15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro

Sports Edition Bar, Hilton Oakland Airport, Oakland

Stadium Pub, 1420 Lincoln Avenue, Walnut Creek

Tierney's Sports Bar, 540 San Pablo Avenue, Albany

WPLJ's Dance Club, 2112 North Main Street, Walnut Creek

 

Brisbane

7 Mile House, 2800 Bayshore Blvd.

 

Burlingame 

The American Bull Bar & Grill, 1819 El Camino Real

Knuckles Historical Sports Bar, Hyatt Regency, Burlingame

 

Campbell 

Capers Eat & Drink, 1710 West Campbell   

 

Fair Oaks

Players Sports Pub, 4060 Sunrise Blvd.

 

Half Moon Bay 

Cameron's Restaurant Pub & Inn, 1410 South Cabrillo Hwy

Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., 390 Capistrano Road

 

Foster City 

The Club House Bistro, 1221 Chess Drive  

 

Palo Alto 

Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real

 

Point Richmond

Up & Under, 2 West Richmond Avenue   

 

San Jose 

Bay 101 Casino, 1801 Bering Drive

Britannia Arms, 5027 Almaden Expressway

Britannia Arms, 173 West Santa Clara

Britannia Arms, 1087 De Anza Blvd.    

 

San Rafael 

Pete's 881, 721 Lincoln Avenue

 

Santa Clara

City Beach, 2911 Mead Avenue

 

Santa Cruz 

One Double Oh Seven Club, 1007 Soquel Avenue    

 

Vacaville 

Stars Recreation Center, 155 Browns Valley Parkway

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