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In his MLB debut, Murphy hit his first career home run for his first hit. Murphy was awarded his first Gold Glove Award on
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Sean Murphy, Last of The Mohicans
by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
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Since they began play in Oakland in 1968, the A’s have had some terrific catchers. One of them was Gene Tenace who hit four home runs in the 1972 World Series and won the MVP. He was part of the A’s dynasty (1972-73-74). During the glory years of the 1980s, Terry Steinbach, a three-time All-Star and the MVP of the 1988 All-Star Game, was a clutch hitter who drove in seven runs during the A’s 1989 World Series sweep against the San Francisco Giants. He was very productive and in my opinion, underrated.
Ramón Hernández, who was one of six All-Star catchers in Oakland A’s history, also played the backstop for the A’s. Most recently, and although he only played in Oakland for a brief time, one of the most popular receivers was Stephen Vogt, who started his career with a home run and ended it with a home run in his final at bat this past season. Vogt became the third player in MLB history to have that type of home-run-bookend of a career. Of course, we cannot forget Ray Fosse for the A’s behind the plate, and who was a very popular radio and television commentator for the team.
Currently still an Oakland A’s is Sean Murphy, named one of the Top-10 best catchers in MLB. He is the last one of the most recent star players who haven't left the A’s during the last couple of seasons. These have included, mostly notably; Chris Bassitt, Frankie Montás, Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, to mention a few.
While the A’s traded their first baseman (Olson) and third baseman (Chapman), their shortstop, Elvis Andrus, was signed by the White Sox right after he was released by the A’s. Murphy is the only regular A’s on the infield who remains. At least a half-dozen teams are interested in Murphy’s services.
One of the best candidates involving a trade for Murphy is the San Diego Padres, under the direction of ex-A’s manager Bob Melvin (who was also a catcher) and is probably the #1 contender. Also in the mix are the Chicago White Sox, St Louis Cardinals, and Boston Red Sox.
Murphy was a nominee for the AL 2022 Gold Glove Award, won by Yankee’s José Trevino. He will be missed if he changes jerseys this off-season, but we can say that of most of the players that have left Oakland recently.
Because the A’s are strong and young in the catching position, now with 25-year-old Shea Langeliers, who became a strong #2 catcher behind Murphy this past season and will probably be their #1 catcher next season, plus 21-year-olds in the minors like Daniel Susac and Tyler Soderstrom, it is likely they will part with Murphy this winter and acquire more prospects and maybe one established veteran.
Why do I say this? Because there is a precedent. This is what the A’s have been famous for, especially when rebuilding. So why are we going to expect anything but… plus like Casey said:
“You have to have a catcher because if you don’t, you’re likely to have a lot of passed balls”. – Casey Stengel.
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Miami Dophins 17
December 4, 2022
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Mr. VERY Relevant
Brock Purdy
First, all our best wishes to Jimmy Garoppolo for a complete and speedy recovery. We empathize with you as you work through the unfortunate injury you sustained in yesterday's game and thank you for your Herculean 49er efforts throughout all the years. We know it hurts, but you will not be stopped.
Yesterday the 49ers faced a team, the Miami Dolphins, who may lead the league in ex-49ers; a dangerous recipe, as the Dolphins proved on the first play of the game when ex-Niner Trent Sherfield bolted for a 75-yard touchdown on a pass from Miami QB Tua Tagovailoa.
However, Brock Purdy, the winner of the 2022 Mr. Irrelevant award as Draft Selection #262, the last pick of the draft, transformed that award into the height of irony as he helped the Niners soundly defeat Miami after JimmyG left the game.
On passes to Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCafferty (CMC), Purdy drove the team smoothly and set up a Robbie Gould 47-yard field goal. (For a clip of the 2022 Mr. Irrelevant Award, click below. If you're not a Niner fan, watch it and weep.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL8lD6cGy3U
On the next drive, with tough runs from Jordan Mason, Purdy tossed a TD to Juszczyk to make it 10-7, Niners. When a Dolphin tripped OG Banks, that penalty helped, as did a Power Tackle by Greenlaw on Tyreek Hill. After a punt, a Mostert first-down run kept alive the "ex-49er" mystique, but a Bosa sack helped contain the Dolphins drive and the score was 10-10 after a 43-yard FG. Another Bosa sack forced a punt, which is when Mr. Real Relevant started to click: (Note for posterity: "Purdy to McCaffery" ©️, the Official First Usage of this phrase.) Then it was Purdy to CMC for a touchdown; 17-10 at the half.
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The Niners started the second half with a pass to J. Jeffries, "Mr. Clutch." The 49ers punted, and were successful in challenges. Lip readers should have been warned to avoid video of Miami coach
Mike McDaniel -- not a happy fellow.
After Miami took possession at 10:01 of the third quarter, an interception by Ward set up Purdy, and with rapid-fire Samuel and Aiyuk passes and a Mason run, helped by a big Rugby push by big Aaron Banks and some wild plays, it was time for another Gould FG: 20-10.
After a Deommodore Lenoir interception and a Mason run, it was time for a 36-yard FG: 23-10. But the Dolphins are dangerous, as a 45-yard TD strike to Tyreek Hill proved. 23-17. Still plenty of time.
After a Purdy sack, the 49ers punted. After challenges, the Niners regained possession, and with a Purdy-to-Kittle pass and a 30-yard CMC run, the Niners booted another FG: 26-17. Soon, Tua fumbled as Bosa hit him and Greenlaw scooped and scored: 33-17. Fred Warner would also chalk up an interception with 1:42 left.
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Letters to the Editor
How Much Does a Judge Cost?
People have asked that question for years, albeit for different reasons. The Yankees recently answered it, and reportedly offered one Judge a contract in the neighborhood of eight years, $300 million. Nevertheless, BetOnline.ag has made the Giants a -130 favorite to land Judge, a change, as the Yankees had been the favorites. It's a "too-close-to-call" primary, Baseball style.
One Sports Today Letter-writer, Andy from Safeway, Pacific Grove, may have had it right when he stated that Judge would stay with the Yankees (and the G-Men need the next Barry Bonds). My guess is the high bidder will be the Dodgers, as in "LeJudge."
Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Monterey, CA
Jeopardy: Soccer Acronyms and Abbreviations
Answer: NIL N.I.L.
Question: What does a defeated soccer player receive?
(As in No Name Image Likeness benefits)
Seriously though, the American team was a Dream for United States soccer. Our Team: Dignified, tough, dedicated and patriotic throughout, and an inspiration to millions of people.
A Nil (0-0) game vs. England, (which was the courteous way to go vs. our friends -- they've had a tough go of it lately), and then, (wait for it), they beat Iran! That alone is worth the price of admission. Our greatest foreign policy success in decades -- while the athletes themselves helped add some humanity to their respective opponents and their countries. For a few days they could be athletes and competitors, not pawns in a geopolitical chess game.
So, the Netherlands won on Sunday. Hey, if you have to lose, why not the Netherlands? They're friendly, plus, let's face it, soccer is their WORLD. Maybe they'll win it all, now that they've beaten the BEST team.
Kristen La Rue
San Francisco, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Cal Bears (MBkB) 51, USC Trojans 66
Cal Bears (WBkB) 56, SMU Mustangs 70
Las Vegas Raiders 27, Los Angeles Chargers 20
San Francisco 49ers 33, Miami Dolphins 17
San Francisco GAA Pub League
Features & Commentary
Halftime, by Howard Pearlstein
Consider A Donation
Grand Canyon Dories, by Rudi Petschek
SPORTS Crystal Ball for 2023, by Andy Dolich
Ted Williams, Dom DiMaggio, Joe DiMaggio, from the Autograph Collection of Richard Yee
Organizations
Cal Bears
Golden Gate Fields
Oakland A's
Saint Mary's College Gaels
San Francisco Giants
San Jose State Spartans
Santa Clara Broncos
Stanford Cardinal
USF Dons
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Las Vegas Raiders 27
Los Angeles Chargers 20
Sunday, December 4, 2022
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Josh Jacobs ran for 144 yards and continued his league-leading rushing yards in the NFL. Jacobs ran 20 yards in the first quarter for the Raiders' first score. The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 27-20.
Caption and photo by Ed Jay.
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Davante Adams made an unbelievable basket catch in the opening seconds of the third quarter to give the Raiders a lead which they held the rest of the game. Adams now has 12 TDs, making him the best receiver in the NFL.
Caption and photo by Ed Jay.
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Cal Bears 51
USC Trojans 66
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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The California Golden Bears (0-8, 0-1 Pac-12) played host to the USC Trojans on Wednesday, November 30 at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley. Above, Cal starting forward Kuany Kuany (#13) puts up a shot in the first half and would finish with seven points. Cal dropped its Pac-12 Conference opener, 51-66, to the visitors. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers. | |
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Cal's Devin Askew (#55) cannot contain himself, as he shouts in agreement on drawing a foul call after driving to the basket for ascore.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Cal Bears 56
SMU Mustangs 70
Sunday, December 4, 2022
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California Golden Bears guard Jayda Curry tallied 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists as the Bears were defeated in the Raising the BAR Invitational Tournament by the SMU Mustangs, 70-56, at Haas Pavilion on Sunday, December 4th. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita. | |
South Korean team DRX were crowned League of Legends world champions after scoring a 3-2 victory over compatriots T1 in a thrilling final of the eSports tournament at Chase Center in San Francisco this year, drawing 17,000 | | |
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SPORTS Crystal Ball for 2023
by Andy Dolich
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Do you remember who won the following events in 2022 without looking them up?
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World Series
Super Bowl
NBA championship
NHL Championship
Cal-Stanford Big Game
MLS Cup
Masters Golf
Kentucky Derby
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NCAA Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championship
Indy 500
NCAA Football Bowl Championship
League of Legends
Men’s and Women’s NCAA
Soccer Championships
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OK, let's move ahead to 2023 and peer into the sometimes foggy crystal ball and see what 23 random sports events might capture our attention as the calendar turns to another 365.
1. Will the Warriors regain their Championship MOJO?
2. Brock Purdy will channel Jimmy G's smile into the NFL Playoffs.
3. The NBA will announce two expansion franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle costing $2.5 Billion dollars each.
4. Major League Baseball will announce that as soon as they have ballparks underway in Oakland, Tampa, Las Vegas, Nashville or Portland they will consider charging $2.2 Billion dollars as an expansion fee. That won’t happen in 2023.
5. The Oakland A’s Parallel Path will continue down the Yellow Brick Road without any concrete resolution as to where they will break ground on a new ballpark anywhere. See you on Opening Day on March 30th at the Coliseum.
6. MLB will announce that the Field of Dreams game in 2023 will be at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Willie Mays was born in Westfield which is only nine miles away. The game will honor the Negro Leagues.
7. Steph Curry will break his single game scoring record of 62 points by pointing up to 74.
8. The USA women's soccer team will win the World Cup in July, hosted by Australia/New Zealand
9. A San Francisco bred dog will not win “Best in Show” at The Westminster Kennel Club.
10. San Francisco Giants will pass the century mark for Splash Hits at Oracle Park.
11. A graduate of Cal or Stanford will win a Major Golf Tournament event in 2023.
12. The Stanford Cardinal women win their fifth NCAA title basketball title led by Tara VanDerveer on April 2 at the American Airlines arena in Dallas.
13. During the 126th Big Game at Stanford, The Tree and Stanford Band will perform the 1812 Overture at halftime without any silliness.
14. I’ll be in Bali from August 5-12 for the World Beach Games.
15. The LIV golf tour will present any player recording a hole-in-one with One Million Dollars worth of gasoline.
16. Countries and skaters will boycott the World Hockey Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia in May.
17. The San Jose Sharks will win their 1,130th game in team history.
18. An 11th grade quarterback in Ohio will receive a NIL contract for $425,000.
19. An NFT of Dr. James Naismith’s original basketball from the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891 will sell for $478,000.
20. A’s owner John Fisher will continue his streak of 18 years without an in-depth article or press conference as to why he owns the team.
21. There won’t be an earthquake during a San Jose Earthquakes game.
22. I’m looking ahead to the 23rd Catfish Noodling Championship in a muddy river near Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.
23. South Korea's DRX E Sports team will defend its League of Legends World Championship which they won in front of a sellout crowd of 17,000 at Chase Center in 2022.
As the calendar changes to 2023, here's wishing you all good health so we can participate and enjoy the incredible variety of sport we have in Northern California and beyond with our friends and family.
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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 Commissioner of the Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment (FCSE) and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies. Dolich is also co-author of: Goodbye, Oakland with co-author Dave Newhouse and 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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Goodbye, Oakland
Andy Dolich (Author)
Dave Newhouse (Author)
Hardcover, $28 – April 11, 2023
A fascinating tour of Oakland sports history and a look toward the future of professional sports in the East Bay.
Oakland is a sports city like no other. It is the only city in America to be abandoned by the same team twice, with the Raiders most recently leaving for Las Vegas. The Golden State Warriors, who crossed the bay in 1971 in search of better digs, have now returned to San Francisco with trophies in tow. The long-fought battle to keep the Oakland Athletics in the East Bay may narrowly save the city from a hat trick of departures.
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The Giants are saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Fame right-handed pitcher Gaylord Perry, who passed away earlier this morning at his home in South Carolina. Perry was 84 years old.
“The Giants are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry,” said Giants Chairman Greg Johnson. “Gaylord was an integral part of the Giants and a great teammate and friend to many in the organization. We extend our deepest condolences to Gaylord’s family, friends, and his fans everywhere.”
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Make Sense of the Madness:
The Evolving Business of College Athletics
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A six session course in the 2023 Winter Quarter at
Stanford Continuing Studies. The course will be listed in the
SCS Catalog on 11/7 with signups beginning on 11/28: continuingstudies.stanford.edu
Weekly course sessions begin on Tuesday, January 31st
from 7-9 pm. At this time all sessions will be virtual on Zoom.
Stanford Continuing Studies
Winter Quarter 2023 -- BUS 119
Title: Make Sense of the Madness:
The Evolving Business of College Athletics
Instructor -- Andy Dolich
The business of college athletics is booming. Close to 2,000 athletic departments throughout the U.S. generate $25.5 billion in media rights while attracting over 190 million enthusiastic, ticket-buying fans. This industry is evolving real-time in increasingly complex ways. The recent news that USC and UCLA are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten Conference has created waves of uncertainty and speculation about the future. Just a year ago, college athletes were first permitted to profit from the rights for their Name, Image, or Likeness (NIL) while on the playing fields of their schools. What do these seismic changes mean for college athletes, administrators, and fans now and
in the future?
This course examines the business of college sports past,
present and future.
Session One -- Introduction on the Business of College Sports
Session Two -- Overview of the changes in the Pac-12 and beyond -- Ted Robinson
Session Three -- Economics -- Dr. Dan Rascher
Session Four -- The Media -- Jon Wilner
Session Five -- Athletes and coaches - Ben Braun
Session Six -- Final Round -- Table with representatives of involved
constituencies.
Sessions will include interactive discussions from industry experts.
Students will leave this course with insights into the revolutionary changes affecting the business of college sports.
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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 Commissioner of Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment (FCSE) and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies. Dolich is also co-author of: Goodbye, Oakland; 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 articles by Andy Dolich published in Sports Today!, click HERE.
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Shea Langeliers (left) has emerged as a top prospect.
Photo by Darren Yamashita.
A's aim to make most of Winter Meetings return
Following event's two-year absence, club has several areas in need of upgrades
The absence of the Winter Meetings over the past two off seasons certainly had an effect on the A’s.
In previous years, the A’s have utilized the event as an opportunity to lay the foundation for future moves. Now working with more of a normal offseason again, A’s general manager David Forst has indicated discussions both on the trade and free-agent fronts are already underway as they seek to make improvements upon what was only the second 100-loss season in Oakland history.
With the Winter Meetings getting underway on Sunday in San Diego, here is everything you need to know.
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Golden State Warriors Announce Season of Giving Efforts for 2022 Holiday Season
Events Throughout The Bay Area Planned To Spread Holiday Cheer To Underserved Communities
SAN FRANCISCO – As part of the NBA Cares Season of Giving league-wide campaign, Golden State Warriors players, coaches, and front office staff will host a variety of events throughout the Bay Area and beyond this holiday season to brighten the lives of local families and youth. Throughout the coming weeks, members of the Warriors organization will engage with underserved communities to spread holiday cheer.
Upcoming Warriors Season of Giving events include:
* Christmas Day Activations – The Warriors will celebrate the team’s Christmas Day game on December 25 with a variety of community activations at Chase Center. More details will be announced at a later date.
* Christmas with the Currys: On December 11, Warriors guard Stephen Curry and his family, together with their Eat.Learn.Play Foundation, will surprise 500 families from across Oakland with a winter wonderland-themed celebration filled with holiday cheer, magical moments, fun activities, and gifts.
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www.warriors.com
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Halftime
by Howard Pearlstein
I said it before, preseason, that Brock Purdy has a sense of stillness in the pocket and out of it, surrounded by crashing and splashing like the middle of the Hokusai wave.
And that anyone who loved to watch Joe Montana feels a positive rush of nostalgia watching Purdy. Whether or not he gets to put the rest of it together, we’ll see. But the best-ever passing QB in Iowa State’s history, has some credentials. Iowa State, like Joe’s Notre Dame, plays some serious open plains teams -- Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, etc.
So hoping Jimmy G gets to show his stuff again soon, but still…
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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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Ted Williams, Dom DiMaggio, Joe DiMaggio -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee | |
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This is an autographed photo of Ted Williams, Dom DiMaggio and Joe DiMaggio I purchased back in late 1970s from Heritage Auctions for about $75, which was a lot of money back then. It’s been in my collection since then and has grown in value. I never got a chance to see these legendary players play but I wish I had.
Rich Yee, Sports Today photographer
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When was the last time the USA won
the FIFA World Cup ?
(Just kidding,
all of us know the USA has never won...)
What country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
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At the critical moment of busting through
Lava Falls Rapid’s ferociously unpredictable V-wave.
Jane Whalen riding in front and Susan McMillan astern.
At the oars, Sports Today's publisher’s sister Kenly Weills
as her husband, Rudi Petschek, photographed from shore.
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Bears Fly At The Second Day Of Minnesota Invite
Bjorn Seeliger Wins 50 Free, Destin Lasco Wins 200 IM
MINNEAPOLIS – The second-ranked California men's swimming & diving team put on a tremendous performance on the second day of the Minnesota Invite at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center.
Junior Bjorn Seeliger was victorious in the 50 freestyle, finishing with a season-best time of 18.87, over a half-second faster than the field. The time is good for third in the country and an NCAA A qualifying time.
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www.calbears.com
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Stanford Holds Off Santa Clara
Cardinal led by 19 points from Jump, double-double
from Jones
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford is running a new offense with more ball screens and reverses. The Cardinal are still searching for a rhythm with different rotations and combinations.
Santa Clara shined using a similar system and gave a top program quite a push.
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By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE.
www.gostanford.com
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Fehoko Named MW Defensive Player of The Year to Lead 10 Spartans with All-MW Honors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Spartan defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko leads 10 San José State football players awarded 2022 All-Mountain West football honors, as announced by the conference on Tuesday.
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#AllSpartans / GoSpartans
www.sjsuspartans.com
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Gaels Take Over in Second Half for Win
in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Saint Mary's Women's Basketball remained perfect in program history against San Jose State, using a strong second half to improve to 11-0 all time against the Spartans and to 4-3 on the season.
The Gaels took over on the glass in the third, which helped them get out to a nine-point lead after a Leia Hanafin layup with 2:10 remaining in the quarter to cap a 7-0 run. The Spartans were leading in the rebounding battle at the half, before SMC had a 17-6 advantage in the third and 25-14 in the second half overall.
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#GaelsRise
www.smcgaels.com
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Gayles Big Day Leads USF Past SDSU
at Chase Center
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Returning back to the City by the Bay on a Sunday afternoon, the USF Dons women's basketball team (7-2) earned a hard fought neutral site victory over a good San Diego State Aztecs (7-2) team by a 65-56 final at the Chase Center. Playing at the home of the Golden State Warriors, the Dons brought championship level defense to the floor as they forced the Aztecs into 25 turnovers and only four second chance points to pick up their fifth straight win on the season.
The Dons utilized their depth and deep bench as USF's reserves totaled 42 of the team's bench with Jasmine Gayles' game-high 19 points and six rebounds pacing the way in the team's fifth straight win. Debora dos Santos was able to put together a solid performance for the Dons as she contributed 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting while also securing five rebounds to go along with a pair of assists and steals.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
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www.usfdons.com
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D'Aquila Earns All-American Nod
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After an unbelievable senior season, Izzy D'Aquila of Santa Clara women's soccer was named Second Team All-America on Friday.
D'Aquila carried the Broncos on her shoulders most of the season, setting career-highs with 19 goals and 43 points. Those numbers were fifth and tied for eighth in a single season in program history. She also finished her career with 50 goals, just the seventh Bronco to reach the milestone. Her 116 career points are ninth all-time.
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www.santaclarabroncos.com
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San Francisco GAA Pub League | |
Casements (white) over Kells (orange), 26–19, in the hurling finals at the 2022 San Francisco GAA Pub League at San Francisco GAA, Treasure Island on December 3, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Caption and photo by Alex Ho. | |
Casements (white) over Kells (orange), 26–19, in the hurling finals at the 2022 San Francisco GAA Pub League at San Francisco GAA, Treasure Island on December 3, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Caption and photo by Alex Ho. | |
Behans (green) over O'Neills (pink), 19–16, in the Gaelic football finals at the 2022 San Francisco GAA Pub League at San Francisco GAA, Treasure Island on December 3, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Caption and photo by Alex Ho. | |
Behans (green) over O'Neills (pink), 19–16, in the Gaelic football finals at the 2022 San Francisco GAA Pub League at San Francisco GAA, Treasure Island on December 3, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Caption and photo by Alex Ho. | |
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Germany and Italy are four-time winners.
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Cal Bears (WBkB) 56, SMU Mustangs 70, December 4, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita
Cal Bears 51, USC Trojans 66, November 30, 2022.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
Stanford Cardinal 26, BYU Cougars 35, November 26, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Saint Mary’s Gaels 53, Kansas Jayhawks 73, November 26, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita.
San Jose State Spartans 27, Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors 14
November 26, 2022. Photos by Alex Ho.
Golden State Warriors 129, Utah Jazz 118, November 25, 2022.
Photos by Rich Yee.
Cal Bears 28, UCLA Bruins 35, November 25, 2022.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
Cal Bears 27, Stanford Cardinal 20, November 19, 2022.
Part I, photos by Ron Sellers.
Cal Bears 27, Stanford Cardinal 20, November 19, 2022.
Part II, photos by Ron Sellers.
Cal Bears (WBB) 84, Idaho Vandals 71, November 16, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
USF Dons (MBB) 88, UC Merced Bobcats 71, November 13, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
San Jose Barracuda 2, Colorado Eagles 1, OT, November 12, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita.
No. 1 Cal Bears 18, No. 4 Stanford Cardinal 12, The Big Splash, November 12, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita.
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, December 5, through
Sunday, December 11, 2022
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Monday, December 5
(MNF) New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 5:15 p.m.
Golden State Warriors vs. Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 6
Wednesday, December 7
Golden State Warriors @ Utah Jazz, 6 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 8
(TNF) Las Vegas Raiders @ Los Angeles Rams, 5:15 p.m.
Friday, December 9
San Jose Sharks @ Anaheim Ducks, 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 10
Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 11
San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay, 1:25 p.m.
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