Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12, 2020
Issue No. 336
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Gems
Over the years we have reviewed thousands of photos to bring you the finest work from some of the Bay Area's top sports photographers. Each week during the Coronavirus-induced sports lull we will bring you one of our favorites.
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Soon to return?
San Francisco Giants All-Star catcher Buster Posey and a Chevron car logo are slated to reappear at Oracle Park in late July. The Giants first game will be announced on Monday but may be scheduled for July 23 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a nationally televised game at Dodgers Stadium. But Posey's return is questionable, as he remains undecided if he will play in the 2020 season, electing to step aside due to Coronavirus concerns.
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The BEST Bay Area sports photos from
Michael Zagaris, Ed Jay, Rich Yee, Darren Yamashita,
Ron Sellers, Alex Ho, Rob Edwards, Kenneth Wong,
Timothy Reynolds and Larry Rosa
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Where The Bay Comes To Play!
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"It's an ocean planet. As the oceans go, so goes the planet."
-- Bill Carvalho, Wild Planet founder and president
Wild Planet Foods has been honored with TWO awards by Whole Foods Market -- Global Supplier of the Year AND Environmental Stewardship! The annual awards recognize suppliers who embody Whole Foods Market's mission and values through a proven commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, organic integrity, innovation,
and partnership.
More Awards and Counting!
Prevention
-- 100 Cleanest Packaged Food Awards
Men's Health
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Prevention
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Every Day with Rachael Ray
-- Brand New Buy
Better Homes and Gardens
-- Catch of the Day
Clean Eating
-- Clean Choice Awards
Natural Health
-- 3rd Annual Good Food Awards
Runner's World
-- Good Catch
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In eleven 2019 starts for the San Francisco 49ers, I recorded 6.5 sacks, including this one on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the second quarter of the home opener.
Concept and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Commissioner Rob Manfred has implemented a 60-game schedule for the modified 2020 MLB season, now scheduled to hold its highly anticipated Opening Day on July 23 or 24 and run till September 27. It will then resume its standard playoff structure. Baseball returns with a few notable adjustments, starting with the schedule. Teams will play in their home ballparks, as opposed to a neutral field solution, but matchups will feature regional-based play. Each team will play 40 games in its own division and 20 games against interleague opponents within their geographical proximity. Both leagues will feature the designated hitter, officially bringing the DH to the National League for the first time outside of interleague play. There will be an August 31 trade deadline, and the season will begin with 30-man rosters. Most other modifications are related to health and safety, such as daily testing and special COVID-related injured lists that provide max flexibility for return.
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This Day in Sports -- June 30, 2019
San Francisco Giants 10, Arizona Diamondbacks 4
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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner was at the peak of his powers on Sunday afternoon, June 30, as he struck out nine Arizona Diamondback batters and allowed just one run over seven innings. Bumgarner was supported offensively by left fielder Kevin Pillar, who went 4-for-5 and drove in five runs in a 10-4 demolishing of Arizona. Above, Giants starter Madison Bumgarner smiles on the mound prior to the start of the game. (A
free agent
after the season, MadBum signed a five-year, $85 million contract with the Diamondbacks.)
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Odds to win the 2020 World Series
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San Francisco Giants -- 300/1
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Oakland Athletics -- 30/1
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Quakes to host Drive-In Viewing Parties at Earthquakes Stadium
San Jose to kick off MLS Is Back Tournament against Seattle on July 10
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Earthquakes will host free drive-in viewing parties at Earthquakes Stadium, presented by Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), for the team's three group stage matches in the
MLS Is Back Tournament.
The Earthquakes take on the defending MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders FC on Friday, July 10 (7:30 p.m. PT), presented by Intermedia, before facing the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday, July 15 (7:30 p.m. PT), presented by CEFCU, and FC Dallas on Monday, July 20 (5 p.m. PT).
The first drive-in viewing party on July 10 will feature live showings of the match in two locations: the 7UP Epicenter with limited VIP spacing, and in the Tailgate Lot outside of the venue. Fans will get to park their cars on the grass of the 7UP Epicenter and view the match on the stadium video board which faces Coleman Ave. Fans in the Tailgate Lot will enjoy the match on a giant video display which will include an FM signal for match audio.
Viewing parties for the matches against Vancouver and Dallas will exclusively take place in the 7UP Epicenter.
The Earthquakes will begin accepting reservations from Season Ticket Holders on Friday, July 3 at 3 p.m. PT. Reservations will be available to the general public starting Saturday, July 4 at 3 p.m. PT. While parking and admission are free, all fans must RSVP to attend. Due to limited availability, fans are asked to only RSVP for one of the viewing parties to ensure opportunities for others
to join. To RSVP, please click
here
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The Quakes Foundation will also have representatives on-site to accept food and relief-item donations to benefit the African American Community Services Agency (AACSA) CARES Program. More details on safety procedures and requested donation items will be sent to fans who RSVP for the events.
The Earthquakes continue to work closely with Santa Clara County officials on the appropriate social distancing and sanitary protocols for all future stadium events. Stadium staff will ensure that enhanced measures are performed before, during, and after each event at Earthquakes Stadium.
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In the last seasons of the Oakland Raiders in Oakland,
Ultimate Sports Guide
photographer Ed Jay collected images and stories of some of the Raiders most passionate and beloved fans. To view and read their stories, click on
this link
and revisit your all-time favorites. Above,
Kathy Sandelin, aka Skull Lady.
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Who Am I?
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Dee Ford
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San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Dee Ford was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft and played his college football at Auburn. In March of 2019 the Chiefs agreed to a trade sending Ford to the 49ers in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ford signed a five-year contract with the Niners worth $87.5 million and made his debut in the 2019 season-opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sacking QB Jameis Winston once in the 31–17 road victory. Ford finished 2019 with 14 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 11 games and two starts. In the Super Bowl, Ford recorded two tackles against his former team. T
o view an annotated game photo album, visit our
Facebook Page
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Concept and photo
by Darren Yamashita
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Andrea Mallis, Astrologer, discusses current events and astrology & sports
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Andrea Mallis is a spiritual teacher who strongly believes in empowering people. She has been a full-service astrologer for over 25 years.
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The 2019 Fall/Winter edition of the
Ultimate Sports Guide
, a San Francisco Bay Area sports reference publication published twice a year for avid Bay Area and Northern California sports fans, is in the house. The
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WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR
Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12, 2020
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All games for major and minor league sports, including collegiate and high school teams,
have been cancelled
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is very appreciative to the ongoing contributions made by former staff photographer Kenny Karst, now retired. Mr. Karst continues to contribute through helpful ideas and his archives.
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