Sports
Today
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, Mar. 21 through Sunday, Mar. 27
Issue No. 112

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Table of Contents

Photo Gallery:
Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors and Lucky Supermarkets, The First Tee of the East Bay, San Jose Sharks v. New York Rangers, Oakland Running Festival, San Jose Barracuda v. Iowa Wild,
Race Across America

Weekly Sports Calendar

Ode to March Madness
By Andy Dolich

Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall Of Fame
Dinner, March 26
By Dave Newhouse


Out Of The Park!


2014 Baseball Cover
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For Your Viewing Pleasure


Sean Manaea - 2-16 - Michael Zagaris
Oakland A's top pitching prospect Sean Manaea captures all eyes at Fitch Park in Mesa, Arizona. Photo by Michael Zagaris.


Bradon Belt - 3-21-16 - Kenny Karst
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt, seen here last August at AT&T Park, went 4-for-4 against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday during Cactus League play in Arizona, including a pivotal two-run homer in the seventh inning and collected four RBI's overall. Photo by Kenny Karst.


Klay Thompson - 3-15-16 - Ed Jay
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson and company displayed a $25,000 donation from the Golden State Warriors and Lucky Supermarkets to benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) last Tuesday evening at the Lucky store in Alameda. Photo by Ed Jay.


Klay Thompson - 3-16 - Ed Jay
Always gracious Warriors guard Klay Thompson was the star attraction and provided endless autographs at the Food Drive benefiting ACCFB. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Ed Jay.


Draymond - First Tee - 3-16
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (left) participated in a recent program presented by The First Tee of the East Bay and Acorn Woodland Elementary. Green's message to the children: "Give it your best effort; believe in yourself, stay in school and don't give up." Green is pictured in competition with Woodland's principal, Leroy Gaines.
Photo by Noah Graham. 


Sharks v. Rangers - 3-19-16 - Darren Yamashita
San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (31) stops a shot by New York Rangers center Dominic Moore (28).  Jones finished with 25 saves in the Sharks' 4-1 win over the Rangers at SAP Center on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Darren Yamashita.


Sharks v. Rangers - 3-19-16 - Darren Yamashita
Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) turns the corner with the puck as the Rangers Mats Zuccarello (36) pursues.


Sharks v, Rangers - 3-19-16 - Darren Yamashita
Ex-Shark and now Ranger defenseman Dan Boyle (22) celebrates his second period goal that tied the game at 1-1.  In his 16th year in the NHL, Boyle possibly made his last visit to SAP Center. Boyle spent six seasons with San Jose and appeared in 431 games, scoring 68 goals.


Sharks v. Rangers - 3-19-16 - Darren Yamashita
San Jose Sharks Tomas Hertl (48), Joonas Donskoi (27) and Joel Ward (42) celebrate Ward's second period goal.  Ward tallied another goal in the third period as the Sharks opened their six-game home stand with a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Darren Yamashita.


Oakland Marathon - 3-20-16 - Rich Yee
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf opened the races for the Oakland Running Festival in the early a.m., met winners at the finish line and exchanged warm greetings with runners.


Oakland Marathon - 3-20-16 - Rich Yee
Organized running is for ALL ages and we present Exhibit A.


Oakland Marathon - 3-20-16 - Rich Yee
The smiles say it all. It's been a very special day.


Oakland Marathon - 3-20-16 - Rich Yee
Medaled and proud. Three friends share a major accomplishment. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Rich Yee.


Lee Corrigan - 3-16 - Ann Cooke
Lee Corrigan (left), president of Corrigan Sports and organizer of the Oakland Running Festival, with marketing director and son Ryan at the Festival press conference held on Thursday at Bocanova in Jack London Square in Oakland, prior to Sunday's races.  Photo by Ann Cooke.


Barracuda v. Iowa Wild - 3-19-16 - Darren Yamashita
John McCarthy (17) of the San Jose Barracuda stretches out to beat the Iowa Wild's Brady Brassart (14) to the puck. The Barracuda emerged with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Wild at SAP Center in San Jose on Saturday afternoon.


SJ Barracuda v. Iowa Wild - 3-19-16 - Darren Yamashita
Barracuda right winger Petter Emanuelsson (55) puts everything into his shot on goal during the third period of their American Hockey League contest against the Iowa Wild. 


SJ Barracuda v. Iowa Wild, 3-19-16
Barracuda John McCarthy (17) and Iowa Wild Brady Brassart (14) again battle for the puck, this time during a second period face-off in the Wild zone. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us.
Photo by Darren Yamashita.


RAAM - 3-21-16
A rainy RAAM ride -- Even though the Race Across America (RAAM) begins in mid-June (solos start June 14, teams start June 18), chances are that most RAAM solos and teams will encounter rain somewhere along their journey so having rain gear in the follow car is essential. Above is Christoph Strasser on a wet Missouri night in RAAM 2013. Strasser later recalled he actually enjoyed that rainy night, saying it was cooler and far more comfortable than the stifling heat and humidity he'd endured in that same section the year before. Photo credit: Vic Armijo / RAAM Media.


~Casey Stengel
MLB outfielder and manager
Baseball Hall of Fame, 1966
(1890-1975)

WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR
Monday, Mar. 21
Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota
     Timberwolves, 5 p.m.
Sacramento Kings @ Chicago Bulls, 5 p.m.
San Francisco Giants v. Oakland Athletics,
     1:05 p.m.
Oakland Athletics @ San Francisco Giants,
     1:05 p.m.
Stockton Heat @ Manitoba Moose, 5 p.m.
Stanford (W) BB v. South Dakota State, 2nd
     Round at Stanford, 6 p.m. (NCAA)
UC Davis (W) BB v. TBD, TBA, (NCAA 1st and
     second  rounds)
Fresno State (W) BB v. Oregon at Eugene, OR,
     6 p.m. (WNIT)
Tuesday, Mar. 22
San Francisco Giants (SS) @ Chicago White Sox,
     1:05 p.m.
San Francisco Giants (SS) @ Arizona
     Diamondbacks, 7:10 p.m.
Oakland Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels, 1:10 p.m.
San Jose Sharks v. St. Louis Blues, 7:30 p.m.
Saint Mary's (M) BB v. Valpariso, 4 p.m., at
     Valpariso, IN. (NIT)
Wednesday, Mar. 23
Golden State Warriors v. LA Clippers, 7:30 p.m.
Sacramento Kings @ Minnesota Timberwovles,
     5 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks,
     1:10 p.m.
Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners, 7:10 p.m.
Stockton Heat @ Manitoba Moose, 5 p.m.
  Thursday, Mar. 24
San Francisco Giants v. Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
Oakland Athletics v. Texas Rangers, 7:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks v. Edmonton Oilers, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 25
Golden State Warriors v. Dallas Mavericks,
     7:30 p.m.
Sacramento Kings v. Phoenix Suns, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants (SS) v. Kansas City Royals,
     1:05 p.m.
San Francisco Giants (SS) @ Los Angles Dodgers,
     7:05 p.m.
Oakland Athletics v. Los Angeles Angels, 1:05 p.m.
Sacramento Republic FC, @ Seattle Sounders FC 2,
     7:30 p.m.
Stockton Heat @ Ontario Reign, 7 p.m.
Cal (W) BB @ NCAA Regional Semifinals, TBA,
     All Day
Saturday, Mar. 26
San Francisco Giants @ Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland Athletics @ Kansas City Royals, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks v. Dallas Stars, 1 p.m.
San Jose Barracuda v. San Diego Gulls, 7:30 p.m.
Stockton Heat @ Ontario Reign, 6 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 27
Golden State Warriors v. Philadelphia 76ers,
     5 p.m.
Sacramento Kings v. Dallas Mavericks, 3 p.m.
San Francisco Giants v. Chicago White Sox,
     1:05 p.m.
Oakland Athletics v. Kansas City Royals, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Barracuda v. San Diego Gulls, 3 p.m.
Cal (W) BB @ NCAA Regional Championship, TBA, 
     All Day
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) --    
     Advanced A, California League
Stockton Ports (Oakland A's) -- Advanced A,
     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
March Madness - 2016
The source of broken hearts and dreams.

Andy Dolich -- 2015

Ode to March
Madness!
 
By Andy Dolich
  

Talk about making a racket in the bracket.
I thought my insight would cracket
Ok, I admit I can't hack it.
The picks that I trusted are mostly busted
'Cause the major programs can't be trusted.
And now my chances are totally dusted.
Millions are enthused by March Madness
The next two weeks for me, filled with Sadness.

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.
Sports Pulse
Arif - 3-21-16
The Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame ceremony, class of 2015, included inductee Tommy Hart of the San Francisco 49ers for football (third from left). Also present were Michelle Hall (left); Olympian and presenter Ray Norton (second from left); Ricki Stevenson, mistress of ceremonies (third from right); Arif Khatib, Hall of Fame founder and president (second from right); and Grace Chao (right). Photo by Rich Yee Photography.

Dave Newhouse - 2015
Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall Of Fame Dinner, 
March 26
 
By Dave Newhouse

There are so many awards dinners that you wonder if there are enough honorees. Of course, that's a tongue-in-cheek jab at America's addiction of bestowing trophies on its masses.

But these awards functions do run to excess. How many Hollywood best movie events do we really need? Poor Oscar has all these wannabes. The same thing is true of sports awards dinners. After the Heisman Trophy ceremony, everything pales in comparison. ESPN's Espys are the height of snobbery. Who really cares about a television station that's into preening?

However, there is a unique sports dinner that takes place annually not only in the Bay Area, but all over the world. And it's not some corporation fawning all over itself, but a one-man, fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants promoter, honoring folks who normally might not be honored otherwise.

The promoter's name is Arif Khatib, and for 16 years he has been putting on the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall Of Fame dinner, locally and internationally. He has inducted countless athletes whose names you know or might not know, for Khatib thinks in eclectic ways.

His 16th dinner is scheduled for Saturday, March 26 at the Doubletree Hotel
 in Fremont. This might be Khatib's most eclectic event yet for he has chosen to celebrate Bay Area professional football. That's right, honoring the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers together.

It's a wonderful, novel idea, well-overdue. The 49ers are down-spiraling from their Super Bowl ways, and the Raiders are talking more about moving than winning. But, hey, we have two NFL teams in the same major market, while other major markets across the country have none.

That's reason to celebrate right there, which is Khatib's approach. And so he has assembled former 49ers Dana Stubblefield, Willie Harper, Ray Wersching, Ted Kwalick and Alan Kennedy to break bread with former Raiders John Vella, George Buehler, Robert Jenkins and Mervyn Fernandez. And Kwalick is a former 49er AND Raider. John Madden also will be honored, but his recovery from heart surgery might prevent his attending.

Khatib thinks beyond the playing field with his awards dinners, and so he will present Distinguished Services Awards to community promoter Carolyn Hoskins, Eason Ransom, Dr. Jamie Williams, and Dr. Ramesh Jopra. Ransom and Williams, like Kwalick, were 49ers tight ends.

And why stop with one master of ceremony? Khatib has recruited two: Radio personality and San Francisco Giants public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon and onetime San Jose State mile-record-holder Ben Tucker.

Khatib always thinks outside the box. And so he also will present Legacy Awards to sports agent Leigh Steinberg, former Raider Clem Daniels, and Bill Walsh in memoriam.

Arif - Hall of Fame - 2015
The Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame, class of 2015, included inductee Carney Lansford of the Oakland A's for baseball (second from left). Also present were Michelle Hall (left); Olympian and presenter Dick Fosbury (center); Sharon Chin, mistress of ceremonies (second from right); and Arif Khatib, Hall of Fame founder and president (right). Photo by Rich Yee Photography.

"I do it because of a passion," Khatib said of his dinners, "making a difference in people's lives. Not just the athletes, but I have mentoring programs for young people. I can't think of anything I'd rather be doing than these dinners, though I've never had a sponsor."

Khatib is such a different promoter, he's out there selling tickets to his own event.

"It's not a corporation event," he said. "But it makes me feel good to honor these people, to see them become emotional on the stage in accepting their awards. People have asked me how I do these dinners by myself. It's the spirit of God, leaving something on this Earth that's better.

"The 49ers were the Bay Area's first major-league sports franchise (in 1946). The 49ers and Raiders both have had Super Bowl success. The dinner theme is about professional football, and celebrating what we have, two teams nine miles apart across the bridge. We're very fortunate."

Khatib noticed in attending other sports award dinners the absence of color. So he began his Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame -- originally the Afro Sports Hall of Fame -- with the intention of honoring strictly African Americans. Then in 2009, he changed to a rainbow color.

"Many of our inductees show up and have a good time," he said. "They played in the Super Bowl or the World Series, but they told me if it wasn't for my dinner, they wouldn't be in any hall of fame."

Khatib, an "upper senior," has no plans to discontinue his unique dinners, here and abroad. He was in Nova Scotia last year, and he will be in Toronto this year. He has also been to Kenya, Ethiopia, Puerto Rico five times, and the Virgin Islands.

"I still have more work to do," he said.

Tickets remain available for this Saturday's event, which will run from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. -- Khatib is a stickler for timeliness -- and costs $125 in advance and $150 at the door. Tables and community partnerships are available. For ticket information, phone 510-629-2895 or go on the web at 
www.afrosportshall.co m.

Retired Oakland Tribune columnist Dave Newhouse published two books in 2015: Founding 49ers: The Dark Days Before the Dynasty, and Dare To Dream: How James Madison University Became Coed and Shocked the Basketball World.
Both are now available at bookstores and from Amazon.
Sports Pulse
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Alta
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Ed's Mudville Grill

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Kingfish Pub & Cafe

KNBR 680 AM

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Nickies Bar & Grill

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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.

Dave Newhouse cover   Dave Newhouse's history of the 49ers' pre-DeBartolo years, 1946-76 is a must read for all San Francisco Bay Area sports fans. The book can be ordered at Amazon.com and at bookstores.
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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

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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