August 22, 2022
Issue No. 447
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Andy Dolich, NCPGA Foundation President Tim Burr, Mark Killeen |
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PGA HOPE at Pebble Beach
by Andy Dolich
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The Northern California PGA Foundation returned to Pebble Beach
on August 15th and 16th to present “The Langley, A Tribute to Legends,” named after Jim Langley, PGA, the former Head PGA Professional at Cypress Point, a UC Berkeley alum, and former U.S. Marine.
Over the past 14 years The Langley has honored icons of golf, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Sandy Tatum, Johnny Miller, Billy Casper, Patty Sheehan, Nancy Lopez, Dave Stockton, Roger Maltbie, Al Geiberger, Hale Irwin, Peter Jacobsen, Jim Nantz, Bob and Connie Lurie and David Feherty.
The Langley is the premier fundraiser of the Northern California Section PGA Foundation which underwrites PGA HOPE, Helping Our Patriots Everywhere. The PGA Hope program is approved and endorsed by the Veterans Administration as a rehabilitative program.
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MC Peter Jacobsen interviewing PGA Hope veterans Carlos Franco (Navy), William Stockholm (Marines), and Leilani Fiorentini (Army) during the dinner auction at Spanish Bay.
This introductory golf program teams up PGA pros with disabled military veterans to improve their mental, physical and emotional well-being. The program enables our patriots to once again be active in their community and participate in the game of golf for a lifetime!
The 2022 festivities at the Pebble Beach began with An Evening with Golf Legends on Monday, August 15th hosted by the multi-talented Peter Jacobsen.
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PGA Pro Bob Epperly lining up Navy veteran Carlos Franco
who is vision impaired. (Photo: Suzy Schneider.)
This year’s Langley honorees were LPGA Legend Annika Sorenstam and Rock and Roll royalty Huey Lewis. Military veterans Carlos Franco (Navy), Leilani Fiorentini (Army), and William Stockholm (Marines) spoke on behalf of 1,300 veterans who have participated in PGA Hope.
The dinner auction celebration at Spanish Bay was followed the next day by The Langley Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament on Pebble Beach’s world famous links.
For more information on the NCPGA Foundation and PGA Hope and to contribute to the support of programs Impacting Lives through Golf go to: https://www.ncpgafoundation.org/
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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,
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PGA Hope veteran Leilani Fiorentini (Army) drives one down the middle. |
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Staff Photographers: Jeff Bayer, Alex Ho, Ed Jay, Ron Sellers, Darren Yamashita, Rich Yee. Kenny Karst (retired).
Contributors: Steve Chain, Harvey Cohen, Andy Dolich, Pete Elman, Rob Flammia, Bruce Macgowan, Robert Moselle, Dave Newhouse, Howard Pearlstein, Amaury Pi-Gonzalez, T. Buff, Shelia Young
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"Loser buys the Quiche!"
Chessboxing is a combination of two traditional sports: chess and boxing. The game alternates between serious games of chess and intense rounds of boxing.
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Letters to the Editor
49ers Noteworthy Candidates
In the two pre-season games, several new names have surfaced and demonstrated some excellent skills. (Some players had been with the team but had only limited action due to injuries, such as Javon Kinlaw, #99, who appears to be as previously advertised).
Both understudy QBs played quite well -- Nate Sudfeld, and Brock Purdy, WR Danny Gray (no surprise), G Aaron Banks, DE Drake Jackson, (we know -- long arms -- thanks for the info., Tim Ryan), CB Samuel Womack III (a Toledo Rocket alum), DE Alex Barrett, RB Jordan Mason, RB and SS George Odum.
The broadcast duo of Tim Ryan and Greg Papa kept player info. and game action in synch with the game, replete with some nifty biographical stories on each player.
It's too early to tell, but with a stout 49ers D-FENCE, I'll go with "guardedly optimistic."
Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Executive Director
Monterey, CA
Giants First Round Draft Choice
I don't care about any ridiculously old-fashioned antediluvian rules, or old injuries related to him as a pitcher -- I saw Reggie Crawford in the batting cages last week and he needs to be in the Giants' lineup immediately as a DH. That swing is a work of fine art, and he hit some
major shots in practice. Time's a wastin'!
Jerry Monkman
South San Francisco
Well Received
I always enjoy these updates. Thanks so much!
Nancy Finley
Pleasanton, CA
Pleased
Thanks so much. I had a busy week so far and so have you, I am sure! Stay safe and keep up the good work. So many people are enjoying it! Thankful and “Carpe Diem.”
Elisabeth (Betty) C.
Livermore, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Oakland A's 5, Seattle Mariners 3
San Francisco Giants 6, Arizona Diamondbacks 1
San Jose Earthquakes 2, Los Angeles FC 1
Features & Commentary
ADC Partners presents Mike Ziegler, General Manager at Churchill
Downs
Concorso Italiano by Rich Yee
Looking Forward to the NFL Season, by Bruce Macgowan
PGA HOPE at Pebble Beach, by Andy Dolich
Sports Haiku -- Evan Longoria Day, by Robert Moselle
Yao Ming -- From the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee
Organizations
Cal Bears
Oakland A's
Saint Mary's College Gaels
San Francisco Giants
San Jose State Spartans
Santa Clara Broncos
Sonoma Raceway
Stanford Cardinal
USF Dons
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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San Francisco Giants 6
Arizona Diamondbacks 1
August 15, 2022
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San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria hit a two-run home run to help propel the Giants to a 6-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, August 15th at Oracle Park. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Fans applaud as Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) is removed from the game during the sixth inning. Caption and photo
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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers (71) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning. Caption and photo
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Right fielder Mike Yastrzemski makes a leaping catch to rob D-Backs designated hitter Seth Beer of extra bases. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us, or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
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Oakland A's 5
Seattle Mariners 3
August 21, 2022
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Oakland Athletics rookie catcher Shea Langeliers was a home run short of a cycle as the Athletics defeated the Seattle Mariners, 5-3, at RingCentral Coliseum on Sunday, August 21st. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Oakland Athletics’ Tony Kemp reaches first base safely as Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (23) is unable to reach the base during the fifth inning. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo
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Looking Forward to the NFL Season
by Bruce Macgowan
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Could the 2022 NFL season see a return to the top for the 49ers?
There has been much hoopla about quarterback Trey Lance and it sometimes seems a bit over the top. There are high expectations that some feel are unrealistic, but Lance might turn out to be the best 49ers’ quarterback since Steve Young ran the show in the 1990s.
Lance seems to have all of the ‘right stuff.’ He’s extremely bright, mature, likable and from everything we hear, a great teammate who has impressed his new buddies with his work ethic. But expecting Trey Lance to become another Patrick Mahomes or Russell Wilson, or even a Kyler Murray is a bit premature. We need to see at least half a season of games before judging him. But everyone knows the young man can throw, he can run, and he has that prerequisite ability to improvise.
Lance has a great group of receivers and running backs to work with. Emerging superstar Deebo Samuel is one of those guys who only comes along once every 10 to 20 years. Can anyone remember who was as good a pass catcher and runner in the 49ers’ long history, with the possible exception of Roger Craig? George Kittle, who likes to run over people after catching a pass, may not be as healthy as he could be, but when he’s playing, Kittle is still one of the premier tight ends in the game. Young wideout Brandon Aiyuk emerged as a great complement to Samuel last year after coach Kyle Shanahan sat down with him and had a serious discussion about his work habits and attitude. And running back Elijah Mitchell more than softened the blow of the loss of Raheem Mostert. Mitchell was one of those runners who relishes contact while he piled up the yardage. To use the words of an NFL coach, “Mitchell runs downhill.” The key with him is staying healthy and that won’t be easy considering his bruising style and the number of carries he gets a game. Mitchell is one of the top workhorses in the NFL.
Meanwhile there’s very little concern about the defense. The line is anchored by superstar Nick Bosa and emerging star Arik Armsted. These guys know to get to the quarterback and make his life miserable. Young standout veteran Fred Warner is one of the best linebackers in the game. He seems to get his nose into just about every play. The secondary has been strengthened by the signing of veteran star Charvarius Ward, but the last few years this group has been weakened by injuries.
The biggest worry is the Niners’ offensive line. The retirement of former Cal star Alex Mack leaves a gaping hole and as we write these words, it’s not certain who the new man in the middle will be. Could it be the veteran Justin Skule or the youngster Colton McKivitz? Both are major question marks. Left tackle Erik Williams may still be among the top three at his position in the game, a modern day Art Shell but he’s in his mid-30s, past his prime and more injury prone. Last season Williams heroically played through a severely sprained ankle in the playoffs and acquitted himself very nicely. But virtually everyone eventually breaks down in this vicious game. Right tackle Mike McGlinchey is also coming off an injury riddled season so there are major concerns about his durability. And the Niners not only lost Mack, but stalwart Laken Tomlinson, the unappreciated guard who played in practically every Niners’ game the last several years. Tomlinson was a free agent and moved on.
So there are concerns about the offensive line and to a lesser degree, the defensive backfield. But overall, the 2022 49ers have the look of a Super Bowl contender.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan still seems young but he’s a veteran who is very creative and innovative. He still looks as if he’s in his early 30s, but don’t underestimate him. Shanahan also had a huge advantage of watching and working with his dad, Mike, when he was a youngster, and he learned his lessons well. He is arguably one of the great coaches in the NFL. Shanahan also seems to have a penchant of finding terrific assistants. After defensive coordinator Robert Saleh left to take the head coaching position with the Jets, linebackers’ coach DeMeco Ryans filled that spot very nicely in 2021.
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Long-time Bay Area sportscaster Bruce Macgowan has been recording his 45 years of broadcast experience for a forthcoming book to be published shortly. For earlier articles by Macgowan, published in
Sports Today, click HERE.
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Joey Bart on Coming Into His Own
Bart discusses finding his routine in the big leagues and the adjustments he's made to be successful with the Giants. Joey also talks about valuable relationships he's built with Will Clark and other revered players. Later, Joey also tells the story of one of the best swings he's ever taken...and who it was off of.
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Who do you want to see in the
2023 Athletics Hall of Fame?
Before today's game, we inducted our 2022 Athletics Hall of Fame class, featuring Ray Fosse, Sal Bando, Eric Chavez, Keith Lieppman,
Joe Rudi, and Steve Vucinich.
And with that, it's already time to look ahead at our 2023 class. Alongside a committee of front office personnel, living A's Hall of Famers and the media, you -- the fan -- get an opportunity to
showcase your voice.
From now until September 11, make your vote count and help us induct the final member of the 2023 class of the Athletics Hall of Fame.
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For our 1-on-1 podcast series, in association with Sports Today,
over the next few weeks we will bring you a few of our latest podcasts, which cover topics ranging from cryptocurrency, brand marketing, college conference realignment, women's sports, the Oakland A's, Boston accents, how to get a good night's sleep, and so SO
much more. Enjoy!
Dave Almy & Andy Dallin
Principals
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Mike Ziegler, Sr VP and General Manager at Churchill Downs
Formerly with the Oakland A's and Bay Meadows Race Track
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1-on-1: Sports Business Conversations, the ADC Partners podcast is available on your preferred podcast platform. |
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Yao Ming -- From the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee |
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While I was an employee for Visa, USA in the Marketing Dept., I had the good fortune of meeting a lot of celebrities that endorsed Visa and athletes that were sponsored by the company. One of the athletes that filmed a commercial for Visa was basketball Hall of Fame member
Yao Ming and I had a chance to meet him.
The week he filmed the Visa commercial (with baseball legend Yogi Berra) he stopped by our office to meet with our executives. After the meeting Yao took the time to chat with the Marketing team and signed photos for us. At 7’6” he stood a full two feet taller than me. The photo shows Yao in a New York souvenir shop trying to buy a Statue of Liberty figurine with a check. It’s a funny commercial and you can still
see it on YouTube.
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Autograph Stories Invited! |
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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I’m presently at the MLB Hall of Fame and thought I would test my knowledge of the inductees. Dismal at best…
Which inductee has the highest career
batting average? Ty Cobb, Ted Williams,
Rogers Hornsby or Babe Ruth?
(See answer below...)
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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!
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Evan Longoria Day
G-Men are happy
Longo Santa Maria
Offense and Defense
All the Rockies can say after Sunday's game can be summed up in one scene from Blazing Saddles
A veteran propels San Francisco into the
Wild Card. A grand slam home run, "the tag watched 'round the world"
and more!
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Contributed by Robert Moselle
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Ochoa Wins NCGA Women's
Amateur Championship
Rising Junior Takes Inaugural Match Play Event
PEBBLE BEACH – Cal rising junior Cristina Ochoa won the inaugural NCGA Women's Amateur Match Play championship Friday at Poppy Hills Golf Course.
Ochoa defeated three-time All-Mountain West performer Antonia Malate of San Jose State in the match play final.
"I feel like my game is heading in the right direction," Ochoa said. "I wanted to get something going right before the college season, and I also really enjoy match play. It's a good confidence boost for me."
Ochoa defeated Malate 3 and 2 after beating Cal teammate Kristine Tran 4 and 3 in the semifinals.
"Cristina was just really consistent all week," Cal head coach Nancy McDaniel said. "She hit a good amount of fairways and was swinging with good tempo. It was a good week of golf for her."
Friday's win culminated a strong summer for Ochoa, who finished second at the NCGA Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship in June to new Cal teammate Kaylyn Noh, a transfer from Cal Poly.
"This really solidifies what Cristina has been working on," McDaniel said. "There can only be one winner, so to get this one, she should savor it – especially on a course like this and in match play. There were some really good players out here, so she can add this to her toolbox."
After Tran lost to Ochoa on Thursday, she turned around and caddied for her teammate on Friday. Former Cal star Katherine Zhu also caddied for Ochoa earlier in the week and watched her final round Friday.
"We had a lot of fun," Ochoa said. "Kristine and I both played well Thursday, and it was fun because we know each other so well. We knew we'd have to play well to be able to beat each other."
The Bears open the 2022-23 season Sept. 12-13 at the Olympic Club Invitational in San Francisco.
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13 WGCA Scholastic All-Americans
Cardinal recognized with 13 WCGA honorees
STANFORD, Calif. - The Cardinal was honored with 13 Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Scholastic All-Americans for the 2021-22 campaign, as announced on Wednesday.
The WCGA Scholastic All-America team acknowledges student-athletes who carried a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average or earned a 3.5 grade point average for the 2021-22 school year.
Stanford was also well represented at the conference level earlier in the academic year with a program-record 14 student-athletes qualifying for the 2022 Pac-12 Winter Academic Honor Roll. Any student-athlete with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.30 or above who has served at least one year in residence is eligible for the recognition.
The Cardinal made impressive strides throughout the 2022 season, earning its first dual meet win over UCLA since 2016, jumping 38 spots in the rankings from the 2021-22 season, and recording two consecutive scores of 197.000+ to close the team's season for the first time since 2015.
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James Jones and Kylen Mills Join
SJSU Broadcast Team
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Justin Allegri will begin his 10th season in the booth calling San José State football games and joining him for the two televised games on NBC Sports Bay Area will be former Spartan wide receiver and Super Bowl champion James Jones, along with KRON4's Kylen Mills. Allegri will serve as the play-by-play announcer, while Jones will be the analyst and Mills will serve as the sideline reporter for the Spartans.
The home opener against Portland State on Thursday, Sept. 1 will kick at 7:30 p.m. at CEFCU Stadium on NBC Sports Bay Area, and the Mountain West contest against Colorado State on Saturday, Nov. 5 will air on NBC Sports Bay Area. A game time for the CSU game will be determined at a later date.
"We have put together a very strong broadcast team for the 2022 season," said Scott MacDonald, SJSU's Deputy Athletics Director. "James serves as an analyst for the NFL Network and his knowledge of the game, and San José State, will enhance our broadcasts. Kylen will provide inside information each game from the sidelines to bring the high-energy, in-game experience to our fans."
JAMES JONES
- Played four seasons for the Spartans from 2003-06 and led SJSU to a 9-4 record during his senior season, with 70 catches, 893 yards and 10 touchdowns.
- Finished with 126 receptions for 1,496 yards and 12 touchdowns, ending his career fourth all-time on the all-time receptions list.
- Drafted in the third round of the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers in 2007.
- Played nine seasons in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers (2007-13, '15) and the Oakland Raiders (2014).
- Caught five passes in the Packers' Super Bowl XLV victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25.
- Inducted into the San José State University Sports Hall of Fame in 2018 and in 2021 became 1-of-13 recipients to the San Jose State Football Ring of Honor.
- Now retired as a NFL player, Jones now can be seen on the NFL Network and is active in community activities with a focus on his Love Jones 4 Kids foundation to help children of all ages.
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KYLEN MILLS
- Joins the San Jose State broadcast team for her second season on the TV Sideline.
- Started at KRON4 team in September of 2020 as a sports reporter.
- Spent more than three years in Lexington, Ky. covering the Kentucky Wildcats.
- Won a Kentucky AP Broadcasters Award and was nominated for a regional Emmy for Sports Feature Story.
- Chicago-area native with a broadcast journalism degree from Lewis University, where she also played soccer.
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JUSTIN ALLEGRI
- This season will be his 10th in the booth for San Jose State football calling over 100 games since his first season in 2013.
- In addition to being the Voice of the Spartans, he is the Broadcast and Mountain West Network Producer for San Jose State Athletics. He oversees the LiveStream production of other Spartan sports, press conferences, and interviews which air on the Mountain West Digital Network and NBC Sports Bay Area.
- While his voice is heard locally and regionally with his SJSU broadcasts, he is heard around the world on Sony Playstation's "MLB The Show". Allegri began working with Playstation in 2014.
- He has worked part time as a broadcaster for the San Jose Giants since 2015 and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from San José State.
#AllSpartans
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Bockler Takes Home First Student-Athlete
of the Week Award
MORAGA, Calif. — With sports back in action last week, Saint Mary's has awarded its first Bay Alarm Student-Athlete of the Week award of the school year. Taking a starring role while the Gaels were in Australia, junior guard Leemet Bockler of the Men's Basketball team is the first winner of the 2022-23 season.
Bockler played an instrumental role in the Gaels going 6-0 for the first time during a foreign tour. Bockler drew the starting assignment in two of the six games, and was one of the team's leading scorers, putting up a total of 80 points, or 13.3 points per game. He scored at least 10 points in four games, and broke out for a 26-point performance against Sydney United Basketball on game two of the trip.
Bockler was hampered by injuries last season and appeared in just 12 games, playing a total of 48 minutes and scoring 23 points. He was beginning to breakout as a freshman during the 2020-21 season before a foot injury derailed the remainder of the year. A healthy Bockler proved he can be a dangerous shooter for the Gaels moving forward, as proven by his 13 made three-pointers down under.
The Gaels returned home from their trip abroad early on Monday morning and will have a few weeks off before practice returns at the onset of the semester. The Gaels will prepare to open their season at home against Oral Roberts on November 7. SMC begins the 2022-23 year with five-consecutive home games, including three against teams that have made the NCAA Tournament in either of the last two years. Tickets can be purchased by clicking HERE.
For a full report, click HERE.
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Three Former Dons Ready to Compete at World Athletic Championships
EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of San Francisco Athletics family is proud to acknowledge that three of former track and field and cross country student-athletes are preparing to compete at the 2022 World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon.
Three USF alumni- Lizzie Bird (England), Lea Meyer (Germany) and Maor Tiyouri (Israel)- will each be representing their home countries in Eugene next week. The event is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 15 and will wrap up the following Sunday on July 24. Bird and Meyer will each be competing in the 3,000m steeplechase while Tiyouri will be racing the marathon.
This year's championships are a once-in-a-lifetime global experience as the events are taking place in the United States for the first time. Taking center stage in the heart and home of the sport at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., the best track and field athletes in the world are set to come together in a celebration of diversity, human potential and athletic achievement.
Bird and Meyer will be competing at 10:35 a.m. PT on Saturday July 16 while Tiyouri's race will take place at 6:15 a.m. PT on Monday July 18. Bird's personal best in the steeplechase is a time of 9:19.46 as she is currently ranked as the thirteenth best in her event in the world.
Meyer's best time in the same event is 9:25.61 as she is currently the twentieth ranked 3,000m steeplechase competitor in the world. Finally, Tiyouri's career best time in the marathon run is 2:29:04 as she is currently ranked as the 315th best in her event ahead of the World Championships.
The full schedule of events for the 10 days in Eugene can be found here. Tickets to the events can be purchased here.
For more information on the USF cross-country and track and field programs, be sure to follow @donsxctf on Twitter, @donsxctf on Instagram and @donsxctf on Facebook.
For a full report, click HERE.
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Late Goal Lifts No. 22 Men’s Soccer Over Cal Poly in Exhibition Finale
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Oladayo Thomas scored in the 86th minute to break a scoreless deadlock to lift No. 22 Santa Clara men's soccer to a 1-0 win over Cal Poly in the exhibition finale on Saturday night.
Thomas, a preseason All-West Coast Conference selection, scored from 10 yards out when he one-timed a feed from Bar Hazut past Cal Poly goalkeeper Gabe Penner. On the play, Hazut walled off a Mustang defender on a throw in, made a nifty move to get past a second defender before delivering the pass from the right side to Thomas.
Santa Clara had a 7-5 advantage in shots including two by Thomas that were both on frame. No other shots found the target. The corner kicks were even at three each.
NEXT UP: The Broncos hosts UNLV on Thursday in the regular season opener. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
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Where The Bay Comes To Play! |
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San Jose Earthquakes 2
Los Angeles FC 1
August 20, 2022
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San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Benji Kikanović (#28) celebrates in front of Quakes fans after his goal in the 14th minute to open the scoring. The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Los Angeles FC 2–1 in a MLS regular season week 26 match at PayPal Park on August 20, 2022 in San Jose, California.
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Los Angeles Football Club midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (#24) goes down between San Jose Earthquakes midfielders Benji Kikanović (#28, L) and
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San Jose Earthquakes defender Nathan (#13) heads away a Los Angeles FC attack. © 2022 Alex Ho.
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Los Angeles Football Club forward Gareth Bale (#11) prepares to enter the game in the 76th minute. Bale joined the Los Angeles FC in June, having previously won the UEFA Champions League trophy five times with
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San Jose Earthquakes striker Jeremy Ebobisse (#11) shoots in the second half. Three of Ebobisse’s strikes in the match were on target. © 2022 Alex Ho.
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
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The oldest entry is this 1925 Bugatti Type 35
First-Ever Corkscrew Hillclimb Attracts Impressive Lineup to Challenge the Iconic Turn
Sunday, Aug. 21
Field Includes Formula Drift Ace Matt Field
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug 15, 2022—Sixty cars, ranging from a 1925 Bugatti Type 35 to a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning EV and 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance driven by professional racer Ben Collins, will challenge the legendary turn in the inaugural Corkscrew Hillclimb and Community Day Sunday, August 21.
The Community Day activities at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will follow four days of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion that celebrates the kickoff to the yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The race paddock will be full of the cars that competed in the Rolex Reunion and heritage cars from the Le Mans Legends Heritage Display, presented by Motul. Guests may also enjoy Moet Champagne and treats within the new Café Le Mans and stroll through an unforgettable display of Pagani hypercars in between their hot lap sessions.
Complementing the experience are Cars & Coffee, a Ferris wheel, go-karts, and more to please all ages.
“Our intent for the Corkscrew Hillclimb and Community Day is to open the doors and celebrate Monterey Car Week from kick-off to conclusion by welcoming our area residents with a fun, relaxed day,” explained John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “Plus, how fun will it be to see these cars go reverse course and climb Laguna Seca’s iconic turn that is known for so many memorable downhill moments.”
Among the special invited cars to take a run up the hill are the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette with Formula Drift ace Matt Field behind the wheel and “Doc Hudson,” the loveable character from the movie Cars.
Tickets for the Corkscrew Hillclimb and Community Day are just $35 (children 15 and under are free) and are available at the admission gate, or in advance online at WeatherTechRaceway.com. Parking is free.
The current entry list for Sunday is:
1925 Bugatti Type 35, 1953 Porsche Cooper Pooper, 1954 Lotus 17, 1959 Echinada, 1959 Fiat 600, 1959 Tighe-Vincent, 1960 Alfa Romeo SZ, 1960 Austin Healey BN4, 1960 Cooper Mini, 1960 Lola Mk. II Jr., 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster, 1961 Cooper Monaco, 1961 Cooper T56 Formula Junior, 1962 Lotus 23, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, 1963 Ford Falcon, 1963 Lotus 23B, 1964 Lotus Elan, 1964 Pontiac Tempest GTO, 1965 Alfa Giulia Ti, 1965 Alfa Romeo TI, 1965 BMW 1800Ti, 1965 Fiberfab Stingray, 1965 Ford Mustang, 1965 Mini Cooper, 1966 Alfa Romeo GTV, 1966 Ford RS200 Evo, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, 1967 Porsche 910, 1967 Porsche 911 S/R, 1970 Datsun 240Z, 1970 Ferrari 365GT, 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, 1971 Porsche 908/3 Spyder, 1971 Porsche 911 Glockler ST, 1973 Chevron B23, 1975 Ralt RT1, 1976 DeKon Monza, 1976 Lotus 77 F1, 1976 Penske PC4, 1982 Porsche 911SC, 1989 Ruf CTR "Yellowbird", 1990 Porsche 962C, 1991 Pontiac Grand-Prix Penske, 1995 Porsche Gunther Werks Speedster, 2009 Porsche RSR, 2010 Chevrolet NASCAR, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette, 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance, 2022 Porsche 911 GT2 RS "Manthey 25",
“Doc Hudson.”
Daily, multi-day and a few remaining Legends Club VIP packages are available for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Aug. 17-20. These may be viewed and purchased online at WeatherTechRaceway.com.
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The newest is the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning EV that will challenge the Corkscrew. Photo courtesy of the Ford Motor Company.
www.weathertechraceway.com
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Monterey Car Week took place this past weekend and saw a flood of luxury cars and car events. One of these events was the Concorso Italiano on Saturday, August 20, at the Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course in Monterey Bay.
The Concorso Italiano is recognized as the world’s largest luxury and exotic Italian Car Show. In addition to the cars, it’s a celebration of fashion, food, wine, art, music and good friends. Up to 1,000 Italian luxury and exotic cars are on display, ranging from vintage sports cars to modern multi-million dollar collectables.
This year’s Best In Show award went to a beautiful green 1967 Bizzarrini 5300 Strada. Making his first entry appearance at Concorso Italiano this year was Sports Today photographer Rich Yee
displaying his 2012 Ferrari California.
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Brandy Falconer Named New Director of Communications at Sonoma Raceway
SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2022) – Sonoma Raceway has named veteran motorsports publicist and enthusiast Brandy Falconer as its new director of communications. Falconer recently served as communications manager at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and worked in brand management in the wine industry. She brings decades of personal and professional motorsports experience to the team.
A California native, Falconer grew up in Carmel Valley after her father moved his racing engine business from Los Angeles closer to Laguna Seca. She considers Sonoma Raceway her “second home track” with a lifetime of history and memories here as well.
As a member of the communications team, Falconer will help drive Sonoma Re-imagined efforts and strengthen community relations in addition to ongoing public relations initiatives. She will also lend her expertise in the strategy and presentation of premium and ancillary events at the raceway.
”We’re excited to bring in someone with a diverse background who is also well acquainted with various facets of motorsports” said Jill Gregory, executive vice president and general manager of Sonoma Raceway. “Brandy brings strong communications skills from brand management and sales experience which fits right in with our goals of putting Sonoma Raceway at the forefront of the minds of those in our community and throughout the region.”
While at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Falconer refined and managed the look and voice of the digital media platforms and outlets, expanded and refocused the communications team and successfully led improvements to media center operations to meet the needs of IndyCar upon its return to the track.
Falconer’s professional motorsports experience encompasses marketing and business development for motorsports companies, corporate sales and management at racing schools and race car driving experiences as well as team experience with Ferrari Challenge. Her lifestyle communications experience stems from years in brand management in the wine industry in both North America and Europe.
“I look forward to building on the nostalgic relationship that many have with the track and blending that with a strong, inclusive presence in the surrounding community via social, professional and charitable activities” said Falconer of her new role.
Falconer earned a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from University of California, San Diego. She is currently transitioning from her home in Carmel Valley to the Sonoma area.
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Monday, August 22, through
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Oakland A's vs. Miami Marlins, 6:40 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23
San Francisco Giants @ Detroit Tigers, 4:10 p.m.
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Oakland A's vs. New York Yankees, 6:40 p.m.
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Oakland A's vs. New York Yankees, 6:07 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes @ Sporting KC, 5:30 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC @ Sacramento Republic, 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 28
San Francisco Giants @ Minnesota Twins, 11:10 a.m.
Oakland A's vs. New York Yankees, 1:07 p.m.
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