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August 28 - September 3, 2023
Issue No. 500
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Save Oakland Sports has been at the forefront of supporting
local teams since 2012
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A
Valiant Fight
by Dave Newhouse
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They met again Tuesday, Aug. 22, this diehard gathering of Oakland sports supporters, bailing water out of a sinking vessel to keep it from capsizing, but resisting the urge to yell S.O.S, albeit familiar with those initials.
For they are the Save Oakland Sports stalwarts, otherwise SOS, pulling all of their weight to stay above water, but feeling the tug down below that could drown all of their undeterred efforts to preserve Oakland sports.
Functioning since 2012, they met — where else? — at Ricky’s Sports Theater & Grill in San Leandro, voted this century as the No. 2 sports bar in the country, just behind the famous “Cheers” saloon in Boston. There were nine in attendance on a Tuesday evening, in person or on Zoom, a smaller gathering than when Oakland had three sports teams, now down to one and fading as well.
Chris Dobbins, an SOS founder with Jim Zelinski, Joe Audelo, Jorge Leon and Garth Kimball, called the meeting to order by discussing, among other topics, how this group could best support the Nevada teachers in their fight against a new ballpark in Las Vegas that could house the A’s, a $380-million public funding project when Nevada ranks among the three worst public education states in the country.
This SOS bunch always has had the public in mind, specifically in attempting to preserve Oakland’s vanishing sports image. So why keep up the fight?
“It’s difficult to say,” replied Bill Purcell, “but I’m an optimist. We tend to take on issues that we can accomplish. We don’t have the contacts with those (investment groups) who have the money (to buy sports franchises), but Save Oakland Sports is around to raise that issue, and we want to be more vocal.”
But does SOS have a loud enough voice? That’s the question, but the group’s passion is undeniable.
“Oakland is my city,” said Tonia Dumas.” I’m not a Raider fan, but as long as the A’s are here, I’ll do my part to keep them here. Oakland is where I grew up, and I support whatever is Oakland.”
Brandon Jones is a big man in size, like an NFL tackle, but his heart is king size, too, when it comes to Oakland. “I was born here, and I want to see Oakland get its props,” he said. “This is Titletown, right? I want to see Oakland get its recognition, though some people don’t even know where Oakland is.”
That same statement could apply to NFL owners, or sports owners in general, who’ve already voted away two of Oakland’s teams. Wayne Deboe has felt those franchise losses more than most Oaktown fans as a member, and then president, of the Oakland Raiders Boosters Club, still, amazingly, functioning, with 15 to 20 people, he said, attending its last meeting.
“These sports teams are vital to the community,” he noted, sadly, “but future generations won’t have the opportunity to enjoy what we went through.”
For Alan Marcus, Oakland sports is a family commitment: “I’m a Skyline High School alum, 1979, and my kids went there, too. I grew up with the A’s, and so did my kids — it is heritage, it is tradition, even though we’re hanging by a thread.”
Finally, Dobbins, the current SOS president, spoke up as “a 51-year-old guy, who’s always felt that this is our team -- all three teams. It’s our city. We lost the Raiders. We lost the Warriors. We got to keep going.”
“Or,” added Deboe, “there is no more.”
Whatever fading hope the SOS gang had then took another blow the very next day, when the Mortenson/McCarthy company, which built the Raiders stadium in Las Vegas and the Warriors arena in San Francisco, was announced as construction manager of the A’s proposed ballpark in Vegas.
Then the day after that, A’s owner John Fisher announced that he has submitted his relocation application to Major League Baseball, whose owners only need a three-quarters approval vote to strip Oakland bare as a big-league sports city.
Even with the odds growing more desperate, SOS is determined to stay the course, until there is no more.
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Dave Newhouse's journalism career spans more than half a century, including 45 years at the Oakland Tribune before his retirement in November 2011. Newhouse is the author of 19 books. His most recent book, Goodbye, Oakland, is available in bookstores and from Triumph Books. Dave grew up in Menlo Park, graduated from San Jose State, and has radio and television experience, in addition to his work as an award-winning sportswriter and columnist. For earlier articles by Dave published in Sports Today, click HERE.
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Goodbye, Oakland
Scheduled book signings with authors Andy Dolich and Dave Newhouse
Wed. 9/6 -- Rickey's Sports Lounge
San Leandro, 6 p.m.
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Authors Dave Newhouse (modeling a tee shirt with his true feelings) and Andy Dolich appeared at the Montclair Library in Oakland on Wednesday evening, August 23, in front of a full house.
Also pictured, fan Bettina Flores.
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Maiocco: 49ers Hung Trey Lance Out To Dry With Way They Handled No. 2 QB Decision: Wow!
So says a KNBR headline: I guess Matt just realized what we've alerted S/T readers to for weeks, as in "The Assault on Trey Lance," https://conta.cc/45DE9U6.
As I listened to last week's Niner-Denver game on the radio, I was amazed at the greatness of Sam Darnold, as the play-by-play announcers dutifully marveled at his speed, accuracy and leadership. In other words, "Move over Trey -- Number 3 (or 4) is now #2. Maybe even #1!" Then, the unthinkable happened -- Trey led the team to victory, and the powers-that-be found themselves in an awkward spot.
To quote Marc Antony in Julius Caesar: "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears! I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him." Now what? Trey had just led the team to victory, but you had just been on a mission to bury him, and the Media had obediently followed the playbook. But you had certainly praised him, and yourselves, when you drafted him.
Here's an idea: Make up your minds! Play him, trade him or bury him. Treat your much heralded and beloved draft pick with some respect. You owe him, and his fans, that much.
ADDENDUM
Okay -- I just finished the masterpiece above, Shakespeare and all that stuff, and what happens? The Niners pick Door #2, above, trade Trey Lance to, (ugh - it hurts to even type it), Dallas, for a fourth round pick and, apparently deflated, they promptly lose to the Steelers.
For Trey, it may be Door #3 if he has to sit for years behind Dak Prescott in a system not built for Trey's style and with which he has no familiarity. Meanwhile, the first round picks the 49ers gave away to move up to draft Lance could have been used to draft players to help the team win a couple of Super Bowls and build a dynasty, and Lance might have prospered elsewhere. Who were the masterminds behind the Trey Lance debacle? Fans would like to know, especially when Trey returns to face Shanahan, et al., in a Playoff game.
Robert A. Moselle / https://www.cce-mcle.com/aboutus
Monterey, CA
New Nickname for the Las Vegas A's
Inspired by Andy Dolich's column on the A's historical wanderings in Issue #499 (https://conta.cc/3KOp76j), and positing possible names for them in the new move, especially given the apparently ethically-deprived character of their owner -- I offer this additional name:
The Las Vagrants.
Howard Pearlstein
Oakland, CA
Appreciative
So, reading Dave Newhouse’s column today (Issue #499 -- (https://conta.cc/3sq9wTP) truly makes me feel a part of the Bay Area journalistic community.
I am more happy than proud to have worked for the A’s and Raiders as those experiences further fueled my love of sports. After all, I grew up in Wisconsin and for a summer worked for Max McGee and Fuzzy Thurston of the Green Bay Packers.
When I moved to California in the 70s the seeming boring game of baseball was transformed at the hands of my husband who patiently explained the rules, the nuances and idiosyncrasies of America’s favorite pastime.
Yes, Dave’s column was special and revealing and I feel a debt to having met and photographed some of the individuals noted.
Ann Cooke
Alameda, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Oakland A's 5, Kansas City Royals 4
Oakland Roots SC 1, Louisville City FC 2
Oakland Roots SC 2, New Mexico United 1
San Jose Earthquakes 0, Sporting Kansas City 3
Features & Commentary
A Valiant Fight, by Dave Newhouse
A's Hire Same Managing Company as the Raiders, by Amuary Pi-Gonzalez
Contract Holdouts and the Pain of the Game, by Howard Pearlstein
Don't Wait to Donate! -- Now At #500! -- Your Support is Welcome!
Nate Thurmond from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee
Organizations
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Cal Bears
Golden Gate Fields
Golden State Warriors
Oakland A's
Oakland Roots SC
Oakland Soul
Oakland Spiders
Saint Mary's College Gaels
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco Giants
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San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose State Spartans
Santa Clara Broncos
Sonoma Raceway
St. Francis Yacht Club
Stanford Cardinal
University of Pacific Tigers
USF Dons
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna
Seca
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United Airlines
Rock 'n' Roll!
Sep. 30 -- Oct. 1, 2023
San Jose
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Oakland A's 5
Kansas City Royals 4
Oakland Alameda County Coliseum -- Tuesday, August 22
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Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers celebrates after hitting a second inning home run as the A's defeated the Kansas City Royals,
5-4, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Tuesday, August 22nd.
Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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A's second baseman Zack Gelof (20) throws the ball to first base after forcing out Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) during the seventh inning. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita. | |
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Above, a rendering the Nevada Legislation worked with before approving $390 million in public money for the Las Vegas A’s new Tropicana ballpark. It is not the real rendering, which will be presented later by an architect company to be identified later. The A’s named Mortensen-McCarthy, the same construction company used
by the Raiders, as the managing contractor.
(Rendering from the Oakland A’s.)
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A’s Hire Same Managing Construction Company as the Raiders
by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
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OAKLAND – The same company hired by the Oakland Raiders to build Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will serve as construction manager for the new Oakland A’s ballpark in Las Vegas. Mortensen McCarthy completed the Las Vegas Raiders' new home in the summer of 2020.
The Oakland A’s press release says the company will be responsible for overseeing the construction, scheduling, coordination and management of employees, as well as labor relations and community engagement. The same construction company was also hired for the construction of the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.
Mortenson McCarthy, additionally, is also the same construction company which built Target Field in Minnesota, home of the Twins, on 8.5 acres of land, the smallest in Major League Baseball. (The field is only 8.5 acres but covers 10.5 acres because portions extend over surrounding roadways.)
The A’s land at Tropicana is nine acres. The ballpark is scheduled to be built on the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, where the Tropicana Las Vegas casino resort sits. Aside from the Raider’s Allegiant Stadium, Mortenson McCarthy is also responsible for the Atlanta Braves Truist Park, the Seattle Kraken’s Climate Pledge Arena and the Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium.
“If I were awarding this contract, I would say I want someone with a track record, and a good track record, in an industry where there are constant cost overruns,” said author Jerald Podair, who wrote the 2017 book, City of Dreams: Dodger Stadium and the Birth of Modern Los Angeles.
Podair, whom many consider a reputable expert, added he is impressed with Mortenson McCarthy’s portfolio, especially with Allegiant Stadium, which was completed on time without any cost overruns, and Target Field which (as mentioned above) is the only Major League Baseball stadium built on less acreage than the nine acres which Bally’s Corporation has given the A’s for their new ballpark.
Construction for the Las Vegas A’s project will have to wait until at least part of the Tropicana Hotel and Casino is demolished. MLB owners are expected to vote on the approval of the ballpark next December. On this vote, 75% of the baseball owners will have to vote “Yes.” If all goes well, the A’s hope to put ‘shovel in ground’ by early 2024 and Play Ball at their new facility on Opening Day, 2028.
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Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice for the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburg and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com
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14th Annual Giant Race & Expo
Oracle Park
September 2-3, 2023
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There’s Nothing Like It!
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Who do you want to see in the
2024 Athletics Hall of Fame?
Our 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame class features American League MVP Jason Giambi, World Series Champions Carney Lansford and Gene Tenace, Philadelphia Athletic Bob Johnson, and "Voice of God" public address announcer Roy Steele.
And with that, it's already time to look ahead at our 2024 class. Alongside a committee of front office personnel, living A's Hall of Famers, the media, and you, the fan, get an opportunity to showcase your voice.
From now until Wednesday, Sept. 6, make your vote count and help us induct the final member of the 2024 class of the
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff | |
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Two weeks ago we challenged your trivial sports knowledge about 95-year-old Boston Celtics
great Bob Cousy.
Another great Boston athlete is getting notably old.
Carl Yastrzemski, the Grandfather of San Francisco Giants' Mike Yastrzemski, turned 84 on August 22.
Carl had a stellar career. He won three AL batting average titles: 1963, 1967, and 1968. His Triple Crown Year was 1967 when he led the Sox to their first
World Series since 1946.
There is a very dubious distinction to Carl's 1968
AL batting average title. What is it? C'mon.
How many dubious distinctions can there be?
Answer below.
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Contract Holdouts and the
Pain of the Game
by Howard Pearlstein
Football is, other than boxing, the most need-to-deal-with-pain mainstream sport we have. It’s not a coincidence that it seems most unexpected retirements come just before or during pre-season training. That’s when a player has to commit to taking on another year of the pain, the rigor, the pushing aside of most, if not all of the other parts of life.
It's no secret. Players talk freely about how, during the season, the Sunday game hurts until at least Tuesday or Wednesday. That demands a seriously tough mental aspect. Call it what you will – rising above it, pushing it away, ignoring it, toughing it out – it demands more than the whirlpool to deal with it.
And if not outright retirement, then holdouts for contract change. But each season, the question gains presence: “Why do I need to go through this again?” Maybe not just money, but what they might call “considerations.”
Before the season begins is when the player needs to do his thinking. It’s what they say about rookies in what used to be laughingly called “skill positions,” as if there’s any position on the field that doesn’t demand skill above and beyond anything most people do for their jobs. What they say about those players is that they get up to fulfilling their potential when they know the position well enough to no longer need to think about it, i.e., thinking about it is overthinking it.
So the time to change a contract is before the season begins. And those “considerations” can be anything from being able to skip Tuesday practices to getting a street near the stadium named for them. (Holdout Avenue?)
But sometimes it seems that contract changes are complete with: “Here’s your damn skeenteen millions of dollars, so now get the hell back out on the field and do what you do best.” I don’t know. Maybe some appreciation other than or in addition to mercenary might be in order.
Here’s something – on a recent birthday, a friend gave me a card and had written a beautiful thing about getting to a certain age and what that means – and I said, “This is really nice, really beautiful.” And the friend said: “You’re welcome,” meaning I hadn’t said, “Thank you.”
I had thought my comments were the equivalent of saying ‘Thank you’ and more. But I realized I hadn’t said more than 'Thank you,' but something other, something which would have been a nice addition if I’d given the basic socially-respected courtesy words.
So I’m wondering if in addition to the loot, which everyone agrees represents the degree of value, maybe there might be some manly way of giving a player some appreciation, some sort of “Please” and “Thank you,” too.
Like: “Please accept our offer. It’s as high as we can go.”
Or: “Here’s your damn skeenteen millions and thank you for playing for us, We appreciate it.”
Would that be terrible?
Speaking of “considerations,” here’s some good news from Spain:
FIFA has suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, from “all football-related activities” as a result of him forcibly kissing Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso on the mouth. Doesn’t matter what game you’re playing or where – even in Spain -- it’s called Respect.
One more thing – now Trey Lance can sincerely say the same thing Davy Crockett said to the Tennessee legislature in December of 1835 before heading off to San Antonio and the Alamo:
“You can all go to hell. I’m going to Texas.”
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Howard Pearlstein has been a few places and done a few things.
An old friend once said, "Howard, you live your life like you're trying to fill in a dust jacket blurb." Well, then all I have to do is write a book that will get published.
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Nate Thurmond -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee | |
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I recall meeting Warriors Nate Thurmond at a sports show in San Francisco. I believe he was the only Warrior at that show. There were not many fans at his table so I had plenty of time to chat with him. He was a very tall gentleman, maybe close to seven feet tall. He signed this photo for me and shook my hand before I left.
Rich Yee, Sports Today Photographer
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San Jose Earthquakes 0
Sporting Kansas City 3
Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas
Saturday, August 26
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MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 0,
Sporting Kansas City 3
San Jose turns to Cali Clasico vs. LA Galaxy on Aug 30
KANSAS CITY, KANS. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Saturday night at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kans. The result snaps San Jose’s unbeaten streak at four.
Sporting Kansas City would open the scoring early in the match. Goalkeeper Daniel made a strong diving save to deny a long-range strike in the 16th minute. Kansas City scored two more goals, and the Quakes had a penalty opportunity saved in the final minutes to complete the match.
The Earthquakes will now prepare for two home matches next week, first facing the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday, August 30, presented by PayPal. Kickoff from PayPal Park is slated for 7:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed globally on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, as well as on local radio via 810 AM The Spread (English) and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.sjearthquakes.com
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Oakland Roots SC 1
Louisville City FC 2
Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky
Saturday, August 26
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Oakland Falls to Louisville City FC 2-1
After Dramatic Finish
Oakland scored first, but it was the home team Louisville City FC that would come away with the win in what was a dramatic contest from start to finish on Saturday night at Lynn Family Stadium in Kentucky.
Lou City opened the match by putting immense pressure on Roots, finding openings in the Oakland defense that led to multiple high quality scoring chances.
But Roots keeper, Paul Blanchette, continued to do what he has done for his team throughout the season, making one big save after another throughout the first frame.
Oakland eventually settled into the match and had some good opportunities of their own, looking particularly dangerous on fast counter attacks.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.oaklandrootssc.com
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Oakland Roots SC 2
New Mexico United 1
Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico -- Wednesday, August 23
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Oakland Continues Strong Road Form with
Three Points In New Mexico
The first half-hour unfolded slowly, with the home team New Mexico United having the better share of play during the initial 30 minutes against Oakland Roots. Despite this slight control, the hosts failed to create any genuinely perilous opportunities to gain an advantage.
Oakland generated the first on-target shot when a Neveal Hackshaw header from a corner kick landed straight into the hands of the New Mexico goalkeeper. Furthermore, Oakland had a couple of set-piece opportunities just outside the box that didn't pose a threat to their opponent's goal.
The breakthrough for Oakland came when a perfectly placed ball found Danny Barbir, who delivered a precise cross to Anuar Peláez. Peláez capitalized on the opportunity, scoring the opening goal from a distance of 5 yards, giving Roots a 1-0 lead.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.oaklandrootssc.com
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Cal Wins Army Invitational, Starts Season 3-0
WEST POINT, N.Y. – California volleyball (3-0, 0-0 Pac-12) closed out the Army Invitational in near-perfect fashion on Saturday, defeating Fairfield (2-1, 0-0 MAAC) in four sets and Central Connecticut State (0-3, 0-0 Northeast Conference) in three to claim the tournament crown and head back to Berkeley undefeated on the year. It is the first 3-0 start for the Bears since 2019's opening streak of 10-straight games.
Senior Tara DeSa was named MVP of the tournament, totaling 40 digs and 15 assists across three matches. Junior Annalea Maeder (92 assists, 27 digs) and freshman Maggie Li (34 kills, 27 digs) were also named to the All-Tournament Team.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.calbears.com
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Kipp Powers Card Past Colorado State
The opposite registered 21 kills in her season debut
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Opposite Kendall Kipp tallied 21 kills in her season debut, leading No. 3 Stanford to a 25-16, 25-17, 20-25, 25-15, Saturday, at Moby Arena.
As a team, Stanford (2-0) hit .361 while holding Colorado State (1-1) to a .158 clip. The Cardinal racked up 62 digs, 9.0 blocks and seven aces.
Kipp's 21 kills came on .459 hitting. The fifth-year from Newport Beach also registered nine digs, two blocks and three aces in her first match of the season.
Junior setter Kami Miner controlled the offense with 48 assists to go with 10 digs, two blocks and a kill. Libero Elena Oglivie finished with 11 digs and six assists.
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By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE.
www.gostanford.com
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SPARTANS FALL 56-28 TO NO. 6 TROJANS IN SEASON OPENER
LOS ANGELES – Nick Nash had a career-high 89 receiving yards to go along with a career-high three touchdowns, while Tre Smith had a career-high with 1.5 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss on Saturday as San José State (0-1, 0-0 MW) fell 56-28 in its opening game of the season to No. 6 USC (1-0, 0-0 Pac-12) at the LA Coliseum Saturday night.
- The Spartans tied the game in the first quarter at 7-7 thanks to a one-yard rushing touchdown for Kairee Robinson.
- After the defense forced a USC punt late in the second quarter, SJSU added to their total with a 28-yard pass from Chevan Cordeiro to Nash with eight seconds remaining for their first touchdown of the season.
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For a full report, click HERE.
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VB | Gaels Down Host Weber State to Cap an Undefeated Wildcat Invitational
OGDEN, Utah — Saint Mary's (3-0) put an exclamation point at the end of their road trip to Ogden, defeating Wildcat Invitational host Weber State (2-1) in five sets. The Gaels needed every one of their student-athletes to fire on all cylinders in what would be their toughest matchup of the young 2023 campaign, and they got just that, as the Gaels were able to hold off their foes en route to winning the Wildcat Invitational Tournament Title.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
The first four sets of this contest were a back-and-forth affair, with neither team ever fully seizing momentum for a prolonged period of the match. Coming off of dropping a tight fourth set, the Gaels needed to set the tone early in the decisive fifth set, and did just that. Saint Mary's took 10 of the first 15 points, with newcomer Hannah Taylor leading the charge with two kills and a block in that stretch. With a comfortable five point cushion, the Gaels were able to play freely and cruise to victory in the final set, 15-9. The fifth set performance was arguably the best set of volleyball the Gaels have put together on this young campaign, tallying 12 kills on 20 attempts with no errors for a 0.600 hitting percentage.
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For a full report, click HERE.
#GaelsRise
www.smcgaels.com
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WCC Announces Conference Schedule for
Men's Basketball
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The West Coast Conference officially announced the conference schedules for the nine participating institutions on Friday morning.
"Our program is excited about the announcement of our 2023-24 conference schedule," said head coach Chris Gerlufsen. "The West Coast Conference continues to elevate itself each season and we are looking forward to yet another competitive league slate. Our group is energized and ready for the challenge of playing in some of the best environments in college basketball."
Beginning a few days after the new year, San Francisco will begin their 16-game conference slate on Jan. 4 when they head east to Stockton for a battle at Pacific. Notably, the Dons will wrap up WCC action with two crucial games – home vs. Gonzaga on Feb. 29 and away at Santa Clara on Mar. 2.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.usfdons.com
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No. 13 Women's Soccer Tops Seattle
SEATTLE – No. 13 Santa Clara women's soccer finished its second consecutive perfect weekend with a 2-0 win over Seattle Sunday afternoon. The Broncos tallied both goals in the first half but kept the pressure on for most of the 90 minutes.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Mailin Orozco got the scoring going in the 24th minute. Annie Karich sent a through ball on the ground that Orozco ran down and finished inside the far post.
Addie Whitehouse scored her first career goal to make it a 2-0 match in the 38th. A long ball in the air from Marisa Bubnis got to Whitehouse who finished inside the near post.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.santaclarabroncos.com
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TIGERS LOOKING TO START 2-0 FOR
FIRST TIME SINCE 2018
STOCKTON, Calif. – The Pacific University men's soccer looks to build off Thursday's 2-1 win over UC San Diego with its upcoming matchup on Monday night at UC Santa Barbara. The Tigers posted an 18-9 advantage in shots with Cory Johnson and Jose Maria Barrera each scoring a goal in the win. Goalkeeper Joshua Moya had three saves for his first collegiate win.
Pacific is seeking its first 2-0 start to the season since 2018 when they opened up the campaign with wins over Westmont and UAB. UC Santa Barbara has won the last two meetings against the Tigers since the program was reinstated.
The Tigers were picked to finish sixth in the WCC; whereas, the Gauchos was picked to win the Big West Conference. UC Santa Barbara started the season, dropping a 4-0 decision to Oral Roberts on Friday. UCSB goalkeeper Leroy Zeller was one of three Gauchos named to the Big West Preseason Team and one of six goalkeepers on the Division I Goalkeepers to Watch by the United Soccer Coaches. He was joined by Alexis Ledoux and Lucas Gonzales on the Preseason Coaches' Team.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.pacifictigers.com
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Magazine Shopping?
Looking for copies of Scanlan's, Ramparts or
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Watch any program on CCE's YouTube channel, or, for attorneys, earn MCLE credits online, economically, with "The Best in Topics and Talent."
Center for Continuing Education, Monterey, CA is a State Bar of California MCLE approved Provider, #8450
https://www.cce-mcle.com/
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Final Call for Entries in the 2023 Rolex
Big Boat Series
Rolex Big Boat Series, the premier racing event on San Francisco Bay since 1964, is once again set to deliver a legendary experience for sailors: epic conditions over four days of racing, dynamic racecourses managed by a world-class race committee and memorable post-racing parties hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club. Competitors and spectators converge on San Francisco Bay September 13-17, 2023, to enjoy this second-to-none racing destination.
For skippers eager to join the action, the window for entries closes at 2100 hours on Thursday, August 31.
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For a full report, click HERE.
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The 23rd Annual
Biletnikoff Foundation Crab Fest!
It’s become a family reunion!
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Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff | |
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During the 1968 season Carl Yastrzemski had the
lowest-ever batting average but it was still high enough
to lead the American League at .301! (In the National League, Cincinnati's Pete Rose captured the title
with a .335 average.)
Just so you know, the National League player with the lowest average to ever win a batting title was Stan Hack with the 1940 Chicago Cubs with a .317 average.
This link will take you to the batting average leaders for the AL and NL. Yaz, in a nutshell, is here. This link will take you to info for Hack...
Go Red Sox!
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A large crowd gathered at the Cinelounge Cinemas in Tiburon on Saturday evening, August 26, for the world premiere of the sports documentary, Because They Believed, produced by Arif Khatib and directed by Steven Bernier. Each ticket holder received an autographed copy of Mr. Khatib’s and Mr. Pete Elman’s book, Remember Their Sacrifice. (Left to right) Pete Elman, Alameda County DA Pamela Price, Arif Khatib, and Marcus Smith. (Rear) Andre Smith.
Photo: Antoine Cloird.
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Absorbing, frank and informative, Elman's smart prose makes for entertaining reading and brings to life our sports world with a deft touch.
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“A must read…an in-depth look into stories that come from all avenues of professional sports."
-- Andy Dolich, prominent sports executive with fifty years experience with the NFL, NBA, MLB & NHL
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"Good things come to those who wait"
The Guinness is pouring well and honestly we can't drink it all by ourselves so join us. Open Monday through Thursday at 4pm. Friday through Sunday at 12pm. Happy Hour 4pm to 6pm. Look forward to seeing all your smiling
faces once again.
https://www.thechieftain.com/
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Editor's Note
Have a favorite Sports Moment you would like to share?
With perhaps a photo or two? Send a brief description along with any photos and we'll make room. Why not bring those memories to life?
Write: sportstoday@ultimatesportsguide.net
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Oakland A’s 5, Kansas City Royals 4, August 22, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Oakland A’s 1, Baltimore Orioles 12, August 20, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
San Francisco Giants 2, Tampa Bay Rays 10, August 14, 2023.
Photos by Ed Jay.
San Francisco Giants 3, Texas Rangers 2. August 13, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Fresno Grizzlies 6, San Jose Giants 4, August 10, 2023.
Photos by Josh Nickel.
Oakland A's 1, Texas Rangers 6, August 8, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita
Oakland A’s Hall of Fame, August 6, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Oakland A’s 8, San Francisco Giants 6, August 6, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita
Oakland 2, San Francisco Giants 1, August 5, 2023.
Photos by Rich Yee.
DENSO NHRA Sonoma Raceway, July 30, 2023.
Photos by Rich Yee.
Bay Area Panthers 68, Northern Arizona Wranglers 46, July 29, 2023. Photos by Josh Nickel.
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, August 28, through
Sunday, September 3, 2023
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Monday, August 28
San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Tuesday, August 29
San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Wednesday, August 30
San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, 12:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Seattle Mariners, 1:10 p.m.
Thursday, August 31
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres, 6:40 p.m.
Friday, September 1
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres, 6:40 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels, 6:40 p.m.
Cal Bears @ North Texas Mean Green, 1 p.m.
Stanford Cardinal @ Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 8 a.m.
Saturday, September 2
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres, 5:40 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels, 1:07 p.m.
Sunday, September 3
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres, 6:40 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels, 1:07 p.m.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Oregon State Beavers, 12:30 p.m.
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Enjoy the
Ultimate Sports Guide website!
Under the ultra-skilled leadership of Cal graduate Ricky Liu, a team of talented Cal students assembled the elegant Ultimate Sports Guide website for your readers. Ricky's team included Natalie Leung, Yafei Liang and Kasey Woo. Visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net
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For the past 60 years, Michael Zagaris has taken his camera behind the scenes of the NFL, capturing the moments that define America’s game.
To order: https://www.zagarisbook.com/
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LOL, Loss of Logo: What’s Your Next Move? was written for sports professionals by Andy Dolich and Jack Hirschman and offers valuable takeaways for everyone chasing the fancy logo and corner office. | |
The Emerald Mile: The epic and award-winning story of the fastest ride in history through the heart of the Grand Canyon, by Kevin Fedarko. A thrilling true tale during the legendary flood of 1983. | |
More than a cookbook, this culinary delight was written to preserve a great chef's traditional family recipes and stories of her childhood for her far-flung grandchildren. Author Leonie Samuel-Hool recounts stories of a vanished society and legends of the gods and goddesses that protect and sometimes make mischief in Indonesian homes, fields and foods. The recipes are explicitly presented. | |
The absolute greatest Yankees were the 1949-1953 pinstripers, winners of an unprecedented five consecutive World Series. "The Yankee Way," Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa writes in the book's foreword, is "full of Yankee winning keys, star-studded competition, and insights about one of baseball's historically fascinating periods." By Charlie Silvera with Dave Newhouse (Author). | |
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Many people -- maybe even you -- have been getting out on their bikes more during Shelter-in-Place. "Check for Bikes" clings and bumper stickers are great ways to keep bicyclists safer out there on the road by promoting awareness by drivers to share the road. Keep safe out there and keep your neighbors safe by using or passing along vinyl clings for inside a car window or windshield and 4" circular bumper stickers. We have Youth and
Spanish versions, too!
Go to www.checkforbikes.org or email contact@checkforbikes.org
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The Ultimate Sports Guide is very appreciative to the ongoing contributions made by former staff photographer Kenny Karst and Robert Moselle. Mr. Karst, now retired, continues to contribute helpful ideas and his archives.
Mr. Moselle, Esq. is now lending his extensive editorial experience and marketing savvy to the publication.
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