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A convenient list of games involving San Francisco Bay Area teams and

their dates and times and a Memorable Sports Moment or two

Monday, Aug. 18 through Sunday, Aug. 24

Issue No. 29

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Monday, August 18

Sacramento River Cats v. Oklahoma City

RedHawks, 7:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Stockton Ports, 7:05 p.m.

Fresno Grizzlies v. Colorado Springs Sky Sox,

7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, August 19

San Francisco Giants @ Chicago Cubs, 5:05 p.m.

Oakland A's v. New York Mets, 7:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Modesto Nuts, 7:00 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats v. Oklahoma City

RedHawks, 7:05 p.m.

Stockton Ports @ Lake Elsinore Storm, 6:05 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics @ Sonoma Stompers,

7:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh Mettle v. Vallejo Admirals, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 20

San Francisco Giants @ Chicago Cubs, 5:05 p.m.

Oakland A's v. New York Mets, 12:35 p.m.

San Jose Earthquakes @ Seattle Sounders FC,

7:00 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Modesto Nuts, 7:00 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats @ Memphis Redbirds,

5:05 p.m.

Fresno Grizzlies @ Nashville Sounds, 5:05 p.m.

Stockton Ports @ Lake Elsinore Storm, 6:05 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics @ Sonoma Stompers,

7:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh Mettle v. Vallejo Admirals, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 21

San Francisco Giants @ Chicago Cubs, 5:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Modesto Nuts, 7:00 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats @ Memphis Redbirds,

5:05 p.m.

Fresno Grizzlies @ Nashville Sounds, 5:05 p.m.

Stockton Ports @ Lake Elsinore Storm, 7:05 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics @ Sonoma Stompers,

7:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh Mettle v. Vallejo Admirals, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 22

Oakland Raiders @ Green Bay Packers, 5:00 p.m.

San Francisco Giants @ Washington Nationals,

4:05 p.m.

Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels, 7:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Visalia Rawhide, 7:00 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats @ Memphis Redbirds,

5:05 p.m.

Fresno Grizzlies @ Nashville Sounds, 5:05 p.m.

Stockton Ports @ Rancho Cucamonga Quakes,

7:05 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics v. Pittsburgh Mettle,

7:05 p.m.

Sonoma Stompers v. Vallejo Admirals, 7:05 p.m.

GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma, Sonoma Raceway

Saturday, August 23

San Francisco Giants @ Washington Nationals,

1:05 p.m.

Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels, 6:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Visalia Rawhide, 5:00 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats @ Memphis Redbirds,

5:05 p.m.

Fresno Grizzlies @ Nashville Sounds, 4:35 p.m.

Stockton Ports @ Rancho Cucamonga Quakes,

7:05 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics v. Pittsburgh Mettle,

5:05 p.m.

Sonoma Stompers v. Vallejo Admirals,

5:00 p.m.

GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma, Sonoma Raceway

Sunday, August 24

San Francisco 49ers v. San Diego Chargers,

1:00 p.m.

San Francisco Giants @ Washington Nationals,

10:35 a.m.

Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels, 1:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Visalia Rawhide, 1:00 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats @ Nashville Sounds,

4:35 p.m.

Fresno Grizzlies @ Memphis Redbirds,

4:05 p.m.

Stockton Ports @ Rancho Cucamonga Quakes,

5:05 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics v. Pittsburgh Mettle,

1:05 p.m.

Sonoma Stompers v. Vallejo Admirals,

1:00 p.m.

GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma, Sonoma Raceway

Radio:

Cal BB (M) - KGO 810 AM

Cal BB (W) - Pac-12 Network

Cal football - KGO 810 AM

Fresno Grizzlies - KYNO 1430 AM

Golden State Warriors - KNBR 680 AM

Oakland A's - 95.7 FM The Game

Oakland Raiders - 95.7 FM The Game

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 Earthquakes - 1590 KLIV AM,

1370 KZSF AM (Spanish)

San Jose Giants - MiLB Gameday Audio

San Jose SaberCats - KNBR 1050 AM

San Jose Sharks, KFOX 98.5 FM San Jose,
102.1 FM San Francisco

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

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American actress and comedienne

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The Oakland Raiders rallied behind Matt McGloin's 19-yard TD pass to Brice Butler with 6 seconds remaining to beat the Detroit Lions 27-26 in an exhibition game Friday night at the Oakland Coliseum. To view a photo album of the game, click HERE or visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us.

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~George Bernard Shaw

Irish playwright and co-founder of the

London School of Economics

(1856-1950)

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Packers visiting the Seattle Seahawks.

Memorable Sports Moment

The 2014 San Francisco Bay Bombers pose for a team photo earlier this year. Far right, general manager Jim Fitzpatrick. For a photo album of a recent competition, click HERE or visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Ed Jay.

Bay Bombers 2.0

--Jim Fitzpatrick

Skating for the San Francisco Bay Bombers roller derby team was a dream and goal of mine starting in the third grade. Years later I was blessed to have the opportunity to fulfill that dream--until shoulder woes brought my playing career to an end far too soon.

Still wanting to take an active part in the sport, I sought a new career path: I became a league referee. Sadly, a number of years later the league disbanded due to internal fighting among the owners. Once again I was faced with a difficult challenge and moved on to another occupation.

To be honest, I really missed being a part of the sport I'd loved since I was a kid, but what I missed the most was being a member of the Bombers. Once in a while an amazing opportunity comes along, and it sure did for me!

Seven years ago, pro roller derby was brought back, and the San Francisco Bay Bombers were revived. Early on I assisted in training new talent, but after the team's general manager made an unexpected departure, I was offered the position. My last game with the team prior to retiring due to shoulder injuries was in 1984. Now, 23 years later, I not only was reunited with my team but was the GM.

Our first game on April 28, 2007, was held at the Bombers' old home base, historic Kezar Pavilion by Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and it has to be one of the most unforgettable moments in my life. That night the building was packed with longtime fans, just like the old days. Many came down to the track after the game to congratulate us, and some even brought their kids. Just seeing the appreciation they had for our efforts made it all worthwhile. It's a great feeling doing something you love, but it's even more special when you see that you've affected others' lives in a positive way.

That night things couldn't have worked out better, as my team tore the house down and defeated the Brooklyn Red Devils. That seemed to set the tone for the entire season. We ended up facing and defeating the Red Devils again late in the year for the championship. With that major victory under our belts, I already had my sights set on repeating the following season. And we did.

April 28, 2007. Left to right: San Francisco Bay Bombers general manager Jim Fitzpatrick, Justin Byrn, announcer Danny Wolf, Brian Perry and Frank Apodaca.

Jim has been selected as one of the coaches for Team USA, which will be competing against Team Japan next year in Los Angeles in the Roller Game World Cup. The last one was held way back in 1993 in Tokyo and he skated in it.

As he says,"Where does all the time go?"

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