Monday, March 28, 2022 Issue No. 426

Sports Haiku

Haiku: A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Sports Today! has expanded Haikus to embrace our readership and invites you to submit your own. Top entries will be published! Thank you for your many entries! Blue Collar Basketball: Kevon Looney Style The Warriors' blue-collar, lunch-pail star, and symbol of GRIT in the NBA. With an innate, uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time, Looney's Basketball IQ is through the arena roof! Rock Steady, Kevon.

He blocks, rebounds and guards the other teams' Monsters Looney M V P

* * * Contributed by Robert Moselle, Monterey, CA https://www.cce-mcle.com As noted in the USG's own Haiku below, we invite entries for "Best Sports Haiku." The winner will be published! Sports Haikus ©️ USG/Sports Today's Haiku Invitation Ultimate Sports Guide Wants to Publish Your Haiku You must send it in To: theultimatesportsguide@gmail.com

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Photo of the Week

Reggie Jackson with Willie McCovey at first base during a spring training game in Phoenix, Arizona, in the late 1960s

Quote of the Week

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way Life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -- Bullet Bob Feller

Letters to the Editor MLB Changes: "The Asterisk Era"* Thank you for Amaury Pi-Gonzalez' comprehensive article on the new MLB rules in Issue #425. I have a few thoughts on these changes. First, the next two seasons should be called "The Asterisk Era." Old records will be obsolete, and new ones will need to be defined as "Post-'21," or a similar term. Some changes I like, some not so much, and some are way beyond my ability or desire to comprehend. Last season the Giants won 107 games but still had a one-game playoff, which ended their record-shattering season. That was bad enough. This is worse. Twelve teams in the playoffs, more Wild Cards, seeding changes, tiebreakers? Fuhgeddaboudit! Call me when the World Series starts.  The universal designated hitter? I can understand the rationale, but it diminishes the role of the manager in traditional strategy, which makes baseball unique. Rule 5 Draft Changes? Too "Inside Baseball" to study. The full-game double-header rule -- positive. The "automatic runner" on second base of extra-innings games? That seemed to work to intensify the games. The "Number of times a player can be optioned to the minor leagues in one season will be limited?" See "Rule 5 Draft Changes," supra.  Finally, are we allowed to say, "That blows chunks?" "Players’ uniforms will feature advertising, including patches on jerseys and decals on batting helmets." Let me guess: Crypto-Mania, Wager-World, Deutsche Bank, Jack Daniel's, The Cannabis Factory? How about: Hit the decal on the helmet and win a prize! This is the Ultimate Baseball Sellout. Pinstripes? A Cardinal? An Oriole? What were those? Those WERE Baseball. And wait until the next year.* Pitch clocks, no defensive shifts, Apple owns Friday nights, world tours, more changed rules and changed records. When do they ditch the umpires and automate balls-and-strikes, or do they just give them Judge Judy decals for their chest protectors? *MLB Rules Changes: See Issue #425, Amaury Pi-Gonzalez, https://conta.cc/3uusWVk Jerry Monkman South San Francisco, CA A San Francisco Giants "Equinox" Whether it was a vernal, summer, autumn, or Chevy Equinox, on April 21st, when the dulcet tones of Mike Krukow floated across the room after a long layoff and threats of a lockout, a moment of peace and familiarity had arrived. Win, lose? Who cared? Krukow had returned. Designated hitters, larger bases, no infield shifts, who cared? Mike was back. Those trivial matters had "none" chance to ruin my day! It's Giants Baseball, Krukow Style Robert Moselle Monterey, CA https://www.cce-mcle.com More Merchandising Just wondering why professional major league ball players don’t wear shorts. They do in Grapefruit and Cactus play. Fooootball players the year-round wear shorts and so do boxers, Lacrossers and tennis players. I’d exempt umpires. Cricket has it both ways. The Warriors do though coaches don’t. Club owners never would as they’d get splashed handing out towels. And why aren’t women allowed to play anyway? Think of it as mixed doubles with rhomboids and spheroids. I imagine a Williams sister could play shortstop and hit .340. Baseball shorts would offer owners more merchandising.   Patric Mayers Rancho Mirage, CA Fan Mail Thanks so much for yesterday’s mail!  Loved it as usual and I hope our Warriors are going to do better – actually I hope all of our teams do better. Have a great week and enjoy the good weather. Thanks for always sending your diligent work to me. This is a busy time here and I must cut this short but I appreciate everything you do in the world of sports. Take care of yourself and “Carpe Diem.” Elisabeth (Betty) C. Livermore, CA

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Contents Columns Hardly Trivial by T. Buff Games Bay Area Panthers 38, San Diego Strike Force 33 Chivas de Guadalajara 1, Club León 1 Oakland Roots SC 2, Monterey Bay FC Union 3 San Jose Sharks 4, Anaheim Ducks 1 Stanford Cardinal (MBB) 8, Washington State Cougars 3 Features & Commentary Masters vs. Mashers, by Andy Dolich Sports Haiku ©️ -- Blue Collar Basketball The Dubs and the Return of Mr. Mojo, by Howard Pearlstein Organizations Oakland A's San Francisco Giants WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

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San Jose Sharks 4 Anaheim Ducks 1 Saturday, March 26

San Jose Sharks winger Timo Meier (left) scored three goals to lead the Sharks to a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center on Saturday, March 26. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Goalie James Reimer made 27 saves for his 18th win of the season. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Left wing Jonah Gadjovich connects on a punch to the head of Ducks center Sam Carrick. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Hats are picked up off of the ice after Meier's third goal of the game. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Bay Area Panthers 38 San Diego Strike Force 33 Monday, March 21

The Bay Area Panthers take to the field amidst a pyrotechnics display to celebrate the opening of their season against the San Diego Strike Force at SAP Center on Monday evening, March 21. Caption and photo by Alex Ho.

Bay Area Panthers quarterback Cory Murphy (#11) keeps the ball for a touchdown. The host Panthers defeated the visiting San Diego Strike Force, 38–33, in Week 2 of IFL action. Caption and photo by Alex Ho.

Bay Area Panthers quarterback Cory Murphy (#11) celebrates his touchdown. Caption and photo by Alex Ho.

Panthers co-owner Marshawn Lynch catches a game ball from Panthers wide receiver Daniel Crowell, Jr. (#14) after the latter’s touchdown. Caption and photo by Alex Ho.

Bay Area Panthers quarterback Cory Murphy (#11) leaps for the goal line over San Diego Strike Force defensive back David Haney (#6). Caption and photo by Alex Ho.

Bay Area Panthers defensive lineman Khalil Young (#22) and defensive back Marcellus Pippins (#21) rejoice in an interception. Caption and photo by Alex Ho.

Bay Area Panthers defensive back Marcellus Pippins (#21) and running back Dawonya Tucker (#10) celebrate after the dramatic 38-33 victory. Caption and photo by Alex Ho.

Panther cheerleaders entertain the audience prior to team introductions. The Panthers next home game is against the Vegas Knight Hawks on Monday, March 4 at SAP Center at 6:05 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit Bay Area Panthers. To view an annotated photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.  Caption and photo by Alex Ho.

86th Masters Thursday, April 7 – Sunday, April 10 Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA

Masters vs. Mashers By Andy Dolich

The 86th edition of the Masters tees off on Thursday April 7. During that week and especially on Sunday every driving range in the Bay Area will be SRO populated by all types of golf dellusionoids from swinging six-year-olds to Great Grandma. Please keep the following list in mind in the middle of the 27 keys to remember at the top of your backswing. For all of us who believe that someday during our time on earth we will actually be able to play golf as we see it on TV, we can always work on our game at the local ball-launching pad. 1. Shut off your Phone. 2. Leave your dog at home. 3. If you hit balls at 45-degree angles to the right or left, go to the mats at either end so you don't kill someone while trying to make believe someone else hit the shot. 4. If you keep popping the ball straight up because your rubber tee is 6 inches tall, cut it in half or just go home. 5. Don't yell out “I just bombed that 300 yards!” You didn't unless your driving range is on an airport runway slanting downward after an ice storm. 6. Don't offer driving range tips to others unless you can present a PGA teaching certification card. Your swing makes Charles Barkley's look like Fred Couples. 7. If your little golfers are trying to learn, that is great and get them lessons from a PGA pro. If they are running around screaming and about to be cold-cocked by some yahoo's back swing, politely instruct them to go far far behind the tee, sit down and shut up. 8. Anyone with two extra large buckets should be avoided like Ebola. 9. If you wear or use more than six swing-improvement gadgets during your time on the range, it is already too late. 10. Don’t video your swing from your phone tripod. It might give you nightmares. 11.If you come dressed as if you are going to play in the Masters, you aren't. The yellow logo on your $450 sweater isn't fooling anyone! Did you fly home after the cut? Swing Away, and see you at Amen Corner!  * * * Andy Dolich has over five decades of leadership in the sports industry, including executive positions in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, pro soccer and lacrosse. Presently Dolich is EVP of the Fan Controlled Football (FCF) and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies. Dolich is also co-author of: 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won't Go Pro and co-author of LOL, Loss of Logo, What's Your Next Move? For earlier articles by Andy Dolich published in Sports Today!, click HERE.

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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff

Because of the interest shown in last week's question about hockey, we share one more hockey question before going back to basketball and baseball... Scoring nine goals in one period is not the only thing the Buffalo Sabres have the notoriety of doing. The Sabres are the only NHL franchise to have killed an animal during the course of a game. What kind of animal was it? (See answer below...)

Giants Ink OF Darin Ruf SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The San Francisco Giants and outfielder Darin Ruf have agreed to terms on a two-year Major League contract. The contract also includes a Club Option for the 2024 season. Ruf will also make an annual donation to the Giants Community Fund, donating $15,000 in both 2022 and 2023 and $17,500 in 2024. Additionally, the Giants announced today that they have agreed to terms with catcher Curt Casali, right-handed pitcher Dominic Leone and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on one-year contracts for the 2022 season to avoid arbitration. www.sfgiants.com

A's agree to terms with C Stephen Vogt on a one-year contract OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with catcher Stephen Vogt on a one-year contract for the 2022 season, the club announced. Vogt began the 2021 season with Arizona and was batting .212 in 52 games when he was traded to Atlanta on July 16. He hit .167 in 26 contests with the Braves and batted a combined .195 with seven home runs and 25 RBI in 78 games overall. The 37-year-old left-handed hitter returns to Oakland where he had the best seasons of his career from 2013-17. Vogt hit .255 with 49 home runs and 198 RBI in 458 games with the A’s and was named to the American League All-Star team in 2015 and 2016. He reached the postseason twice with the A’s and had the walk-off RBI single in Game 2 of the 2013 ALDS against Detroit. Vogt is a .244 career hitter with 75 home runs and 290 RBI in 724 games in nine seasons in the majors, which also includes stops in Tampa Bay (2012), Milwaukee (2017), San Francisco (2019), Arizona (2020-21) and Atlanta (2021). www.athletics.com

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San Jose State Spartans 2022 Pro Day Saturday, March 18

SAN JOSE, Calif. -  Nick Starkel, Jack Snyder, Derrick Deese, Jr., Tyler Nevens, Jay Lenard, Tre Webb, Bobby Brown, II, Will Hart, Billy Bob Humphreys, Trevon Sidney and Terrell Townsend all put up huge numbers in San José State's 2022 Pro Day last Friday. A record 31 NFL scouts attended and put the players through a number of different events, including positional workouts at CEFCU Stadium. "We had another successful Pro Day at San José State where our players put up record numbers," head coach Brent Brennan said. "It was great to see the record number of NFL scouts in attendance and shows how much this program has grown over the years. I wish our players nothing but the best as they move forward with their careers, and looking forward to watching them at the next level."

Stanford Cardinal 8 Washington State Cougars 3 Sunday, March 27

Stanford catcher Kody Huff capped an 8-run fifth inning with a 3-run home run as the Cardinal completed a three-game sweep of the Washington State Cougars with an 8-3 victory on Sunday, March 27 at Sunken Diamond. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Sophomore Drew Dowd struck out six over seven innings to improve to 4-0 on the season. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Designated hitter Vincent Martinez collected three hits and scored a run. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Oakland Roots SC 2 Monterey Bay FC Union 3 Saturday, March 26

Edgardo Rito (#72) of the Oakland Roots FC catches a long pass early in the first half, as the Roots played host to Monterey Bay FC Union at Laney College in Oakland on Saturday evening, March 26. Final score: Roots 2, Union 3. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

Getting the first shot on goal, forward Seku Conneh (#9) of the Union has his shot blocked by the Roots defensive wall, squarely hitting Ottar Magnus Karlsson (#22). Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

Oakland Roots Dariusz Formella (#9) just missed a deflected header for a goal midway through the first half. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

The Oakland Roots faithful were out in force, with many bringing banners, flags, chants, cow bells and noisemakers to inspire and cheer on the home team. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

Lining up for a penalty kick, Ottar Magnus Karlsson (#22) faces off against Rafael Diaz (#18). The Union's goalkeeper who would not be able to stop the misdirection kick, giving the Roots a goal in the 39th minute. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

The Roots gave up a late header and deciding goal to Hugh Roberts (#2) of the Union in the 90th minute. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

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Mojo In The House

The Dubs and the Return of Mr. Mojo By Howard Pearlstein  A few years ago, when the Dubs move from Oakland to the new Chase Center in San Francisco was imminent, more than a few of us worried about them "losing their mojo." (Full disclosure -- we are some of those who wore "Warrior Town Oakland" T-shirts and other things -- jackets, hats bearing "Oakland Warriors" tags.)   Mojo, like any form of magic is, as someone once described, "Things that are the result of a technology we can't explain."   But we know it when we see it -- in moments like an impossible three made hitting nothing but net, a perfect dance of passes and assists. Or succeeding through the playoffs against other successful teams.   But the other form of Mojo we don't usually think of is in terms of injuries, but the Dubs got to enjoy it year-after-year through playoffs and championships --- dozens of extra games a year each followed by shorter off-season rehab and recovery time.    And to get through those long season, short off-season years without many long-term injuries. That was Mojo in action   And whether or not we understand the technology of Mojo, we know it sometimes has a great deal to do with place. (Anyone remember Carlos Castaneda's Don Juan who taught him that being in the right place is a source of great power?)   Anyone who knows Mojo knows that over time it may be absorbed into a building. Surely, if so, after 47 years there might be some amount of Mojo in the floors and walls and ceilings and seats of Oracle Center. Something like a Mojo savings account, maybe even with interest.   And the Dubs acknowledged they knew that with their Oakland identifications in the first year in the Chase Center.   Mojo may not be easily transferable. Anytime we move from one home to another, some stuff gets lost in transit. And that's why what’s happening now is NOT a curse, for it seems like that when it seems impossible to get Klay and Steph and Draymond all playing at the same time.   But it's not a curse. It's just part of the process of generating new Mojo to fill the Chase Center and the West Bay.   Anyone who has gone through physical therapy for an injury knows the process -- starts and stops and bumps and setbacks -- a little bit ahead, a little bit behind -- times when it seems no progress is happening, then a bunch. (And the hard setback lesson of feeling so good and trying to do too much!)   It just takes time, and lots of ups and downs. But long-time fans know that and keep the faith.   The team is 75 years old and I have been a fan for more than 60 years, even the years in Philly when every time they seemed to have a shot at it, the Celtics knocked them off. Every year.   I was born and raised in Philly, as was my father, who was a school pal with Eddie Gottlieb and Dave Zinkoff. Gottlieb was the Dubs' first coach and manager, named them and bought the team in 1951. Dave Zinkoff was the game announcer for the Warriors for all those years (and then for the 76ers after the Dubs moved west.)   They always left tickets at the gate, and in 50s it was sort of like off-Broadway shows where they paper the house with comps in order to have a bigger crowd. For my dad, it was a time to go hang with his school pals. For me -- it was getting to see people like Tom Gola and Paul Arizin and Joe Grabowski play when I was 10.   There's no doubt the Dubs can win back the graces of the Lord of Mojo. This is just the bumpy time.   PS: A few hours later…   Miami Game -- Jordan Poole's seriously unlikely if not impossible shot -- a patented Steph Curry long distance catch-and-shoot 3-pointer in the air as the clock hit zero -- MOJO. Steph on the bench laughing, delighted.   And just in case anyone missed it, the next possession Poole did another 3-pointer almost exactly the same to add the exclamation point:   “Hello Mr. Mojo! Nice to see you back again. Hope you can stay awhile.” Howard Pearlstein Oakland

Club León 1 Chivas de Guadalajara 1 Saturday, March 26

León defender Gary Kagelmacher (#2) rises for the header above Guadalajara forward Ángel Zaldívar (#9). Chivas de Guadalajara tied Club León, 1–1, in an international friendly match at PayPal Park on March 26, 2022 in San Jose, California. © 2022 Alex Ho.

León defender Oscar Villa (#208) goes high to control a pass. © 2022 Alex Ho.

León goalkeeper Alfonso Blanco (#1) can only watch as the ball bounces into the net. © 2022 Alex Ho.

Chivas defender Gilberto Orozco (#53) blocks León midfielder Yael Uribe’s (#196) attack in the first half. © 2022 Alex Ho.

Guadalajara midfielder Sebastián Pérez Bouquet (#188) celebrates Chivas defender Gilberto Orozco’s (#53) goal. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. © 2022 Alex Ho.

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

65th Anniversary Laguna Legends: 1960s Sir Stirling Moss won his second straight Pacific Grand Prix at Laguna Seca in 1961 MONTEREY, Calif., March 23, 2022 – As WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca celebrates its 65th racing season, we take a look back at some of the legendary characters who helped mold the mystique of the now world-renowned race track.   In 1960, Laguna Seca had three years of racing under its belt and started to form into an elite racing venue. Its competitions often attracted not only the best drivers in the U.S., but around the world.   Beginning that October, the Pacific Grand Prix implemented an innovative way to race. The competition was divided into two 200-mile heats, with a 30-minute break in between. This time was used for repairs on the cars which struggled in the first heat, and to tune up the ones that finished.   Enter Sir Stirling Moss – a London native who was downshifting into the twilight of his International Motorsports Hall of Fame career in the early 1960s.   Moss won 212 races between 1948-1962, including 16 Formula One Grand Prix events. Two of those 212 wins came in the 1960 and 1961 Pacific Grand Prix, where he went back-to-back.   Moss would return to Laguna Seca often later in his life to take part in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.   As Moss took the trophy home during the 1960 Pacific Grand Prix, the man who finished second to Moss in the overall results was taking his final competitive laps.

Carroll Shelby navigated the Laguna Seca course in car No. 98, a bright red Maserati Tipo 61, in the final race of his legendary career, which was cut short due to heart problems. Shelby finished fifth in the first heat and fourth in the second to place only behind Moss as the two icons went one-two in the final standings. Shelby became notorious for popping nitroglycerin tablets to ease chest pains from a chronic heart condition. After finishing second to Moss, Shelby complained to the press that he would have won the damned thing had he not had to slow down to take his heart medications while driving.   Footage of that race can be seen here.   The most famous drive of the 1961 season didn’t happen on the Laguna Seca pavement – but rather at the Mark Thomas Inn hotel pool. Yes, you read that right.   Augie Pabst, fueled by adult beverages and a bet from Roger Penske and Walt Hansgen, drove his Hertz rental car into the hotel pool.   “I said, ‘Augie, you’ve had a really bad day. I bet you $100 that you won’t drive your rental car into the swimming pool,’” Penske later recalled.   “So, sure enough, Augie stripped down to his undershorts, got in his rental car and drove right down between the diving board and into the pool. It was the most amazing thing I had ever seen!”   The car was totally submerged, and unfortunately for Hansgen, he had forgotten to take his camera out of the trunk first.   The following day the car was removed from the pool, and both Hertz and the Mark Thomas Inn – which is now the Hyatt Regency – received more publicity than they ever could’ve dreamed of as a result of the prank. When the group returned to the hotel the following year, the staff had placed a floating “no parking” sign in the pool.

The late 1960s saw high-powered muscle cars take over at Laguna Seca, as the Trans Am series roared into Monterey in 1969.   Mark Donohue became a fixture on the podium at Laguna Seca, as he captured the final USRRC race ever held in Monterey in 1968 behind the wheel of Roger Penske’s McLaren M6A. Donohue would go on to clinch the 1968 USRRC title, which was his second in a row.   The always popular Donohue also found great success in the Trans Am series. Behind the wheel of a Camaro Z28, he won the inaugural Over 2000cc race at Laguna Seca in 1969, which also clinched his second consecutive Trans Am series championship.   Check back next month for another installment of 65th Anniversary Laguna Legends. And make sure to buy your tickets to all eight 2022 premier events at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca by visiting www.WeatherTechRaceway.com or by calling the Tickets and Accommodations Specialists at 831.242.8200.

Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff

A Bat! The third game of the 1975 Stanley Cup Finals was the legendary Fog Game. Due to unusual heat in Buffalo in May of 1975 and the lack of air conditioning in the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, parts of the game were played in heavy fog which made the players, officials, and puck invisible to many spectators. To make things even weirder, a bat in the arena flew above and around the players for the majority of the game...that is, until Buffalo Sabres center Jim Lorentz spotted the bat flying across the rink during a face-off and killed it with his stick.  That was the beginning of the Phantom Fog Curse as explained in the youtube video at https://bit.ly/36OWDYO   https://bit.ly/35hvf5q will take you to The Hockey News' Greatest Games retrospective of the game.

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Stanford Cardinal 8, Washington State Cougars 3, March 27, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita. San Jose Sharks 4, Anaheim Ducks 1, March 26, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita. Oakland Roots SC 2, Monterey Bay FC Union 3, March 26, 2022. Photos by Ron Sellers. Chivas de Guadalajara ties Club León, 1–1. March 26, 2022. Photos by Alex Ho. Bay Area Panthers 38, San Diego Strike Force 33, March 21, 2022. Photos by Alex Ho. Golden State Warriors 108, San Antonio Spurs 110, March 20, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita. San Francisco Falcons 16, Oregon Onyx 13, March 19, 2022. Photos by Ron Sellers. USF Dons 3, Santa Clara Broncos 8, March 19, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita. Stanford Cardinal 78, Montana State Bobcats 37, March 18, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita. USF Dons 60 vs. Air Force Falcons 64, March 17, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita. Santa Cruz Warriors 110, G League Ignite 107, March 13, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita.

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