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April 17 - April 23, 2023

Issue No. 481

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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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Contents


Columns

Hardly Trivial by T. Buff


Games

Cal Bears (Rugby) 29, Saint Mary's Gaels 28

Oakland A's 6, New York Mets 17

Oakland Roots 1, Hartford Athletic 2

San Francisco Giants 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 10

San Jose Earthquakes 3, Sporting KC 0



Features & Commentary

Cal Bears Spring Football Showcase

Consider A Donation

Dave Newhouse Brings His World Together, by Dave Newhouse

Muhammad Ali, from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee

Oakland Spiders at Halftime

Over the Last Big Hurdles before the Bigger Hurdles, by Howard Pearlstein


Organizations

Cal Bears

Golden Gate Fields

Oakland A's

Oakland Roots

Saint Mary's College Gaels

San Francisco Falcons

San Francisco Giants

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

San Francisco Giants 5

Los Angeles Dodgers 10

Oracle Park, Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Giants Manager Gabe Kapler is all smiles before the start of the game. Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

Dodgers Clayton Kershaw was the game winning pitcher on Wednesday night.

Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

Dodgers Max Muncy homers in the fifth and sixth innings, driving in seven runs. Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

Giants Joey Bart is safe as he slides into second base. Caption and

photo by Rich Yee.

Giants Michael Conforto was called safe as he dove back to first base.

Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

Oracle Park's scoreboard reports the game summary. To view a photo album, visit ouFacebook Page  and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Photo by Rich Yee.

Sacramento Kings Coach

-- Mike Brown

Mike Brown, former Golden State Warriors assistant coach and current Sacramento Kings coach, defeated his former team in a dazzling contest in round one of the NBA playoffs, 126-123, Saturday evening at Golden1 Center in Sacramento. Game Two is Monday evening at 7 p.m. Jordan Poole is questionable with a sprained ankle and the Warriors are 1-point favorites. Photo by Ed Jay.

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Oakland A's 6

New York Mets 17

RingCentral Coliseum, Saturday, April 14, 2023

Athletics pitcher James Kaprielian allowed seven of the Oakland record 17 walks as well as a grand slam to Francisco Lindor as the New York Mets defeated the A's, 17-6, at RingCentral Coliseum on Friday, April 14th. 

Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Brent Rooker continued his hot start with his fourth home run of the season in the sixth inning. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Shea Langeliers went 3-for-5 with a homer and two runs batted in.

Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay (left) is forced to remove relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (31) from the game after exhausting the team’s number of mound visits during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at RingCentral Coliseum. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

A view of the line score displayed on the main scoreboard after the game between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Mets at RingCentral Coliseum. To view an annotated game album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. 

Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Cal Bears Spring Football Showcase

Memorial Stadium, Berkeley Saturday, April 15

Under gorgeous skies and warm weather, the Golden Bears lived up to the Showcase name by highlighting new faces on both sides of the ball in front of the open public, family and friends in Memorial Stadium. Above, from left to right: (blue top) offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Jake Spivital; (yellow top) offensive assistant; (white top) Travers Family head coach Justin Wilcox, met midfield during the pregame drills. The University of California Golden Bears wrapped up Spring Football with the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 15. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

Running the first team offensive squad, incoming transfer red shirt sophomore from TCU, Sam Jackson V, takes to the air to throw the pass. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

Local from Lafayette, Chris Rogers, hauls in a pass for long yardage in the virtual second half game play. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

During the warmup drills running backs coach Aristotle Thompson -- wearing boxing gloves -- delivered punches, attempting to knock out the ball that sophomore running back Jaydn Ott (#6) carried. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.


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Dave Newhouse and Andy Dolich invite you to join them for a discussion and book signing for Goodbye, Oakland from Triumph Publishing.


Saturday, April 22 in Orinda

at Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda 2-3pm


They look forward to seeing you.

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For Purchase:


Books are available at either location or

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Books Inc / Orinda Books

Goodbye, Oakland

With authors Dave Newhouse

& Andy Dolich

A Book Signing at Books, Inc. in Alameda

Tuesday evening, April 11

Books, Inc. welcomed sports fans of all ages, including Dave Newhouse’s own granddaughter, 9-year-old Cam Newhouse. Photo by Ann Cooke.

The signing was a big success and Books, Inc. ran out of copies, rewarding lucky fans who arrived early. Photo by Ann Cooke.

(Rear) Former Master Marketer at Granny Goose and Mother's Cookies, Wayne Bebb and author Andy Dolich. Andy regaled the audience with wit and memories. Photo by Ann Cooke.

Left to right: Ann Cooke, Andy Dolich, Bettina Flores and Doris Messina.

Ms. Cooke, Flores and Messina are all former A’s employees who worked with Mr. Dolich at the Oakland A's.

From The Heart




Dave Newhouse Brings His World Together


There’s an expectancy in launching a book that never loses its anticipation or appreciation for an author, the realization that the writing process finally has come to an end, and the satisfaction that people actually have turned out for your first book talk.


For Andy Dolich and myself, that moment arrived last Tuesday, April 11 at Books, Inc. in Alameda, where we stood before a large gathering to discuss our collaboration, Goodbye, Oakland, on the very day that it was officially published.


But, for me, there was further fulfillment because as I gazed at the audience, I saw something different from previous book talks — my son and two grandchildren. And at my advanced writing age, 84 & 1/2, they got in just under the wire.


It was pure happenstance, the three of them being there. For this book talk was scheduled long before they decided to travel from Washington state, where they live, to visit grandpa and grandma in Oakland. I must admit their trip down made the evening more emotional.


An author is touched whenever there is a full house and sold out books, both coming in the same evening, which occurred for Andy and I in Alameda. But having family present was a life-rewarding experience for myself, the finishing touches on a professional and personal journey.


Our son, Casey, 50, said goodbye, Oakland long ago to attend Washington State University and then take up residence in apple land, building a successful career in medical sales, and becoming a loving father to son Callan, 12, and daughter Campbell, 9.


And there they were, Callan seated next to my wife, Patsy, and Campbell sitting on the floor between book stacks, with papa Casey standing by her side.

Patsy and Dave Newhouse. Photo by Ann Cooke.



And there I was, trying unsuccessfully to hold onto my emotions while pitching our book about Oakland's possibly losing all three of its sports teams, a unique distinction it would prefer not to achieve.


The book itself took the two of us 30 months to complete, compiling nearly 80 interviews in the process, in order to present a complete perspective of this civic tragedy. Thus local sports heroes were interviewed along with those who added political, economic, legal and racial viewpoints. Congresswoman Barbara Lee wrote the book’s foreword. And the craziest triumvirate of sports owners anywhere — Al Davis, Charles O. Finley, Franklin Mieuli — were stripped bare.


The publisher is Triumph Books, and it was a triumphant night in Alameda for the two authors, only one of which was able to harness his emotions. Patsy and I have been married for 58 years, and when it came time to introduce her, I couldn’t get the words out.


The same blockage occurred when I tried to introduce our son and two grandchildren. Something caught in my throat each time, and I had my tonsils removed long ago. Maybe something I ate beforehand?


And I know I’m biased, but Goodbye, Oakland is the definitive book on Oaktown’s roller-coaster sports history. That, in itself, is enough to bring tears.


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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 on amazon.com. 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.


A’s fans can support the community during Community Impact Wednesdays



Five dollars from Treehouse Plaza tickets for Wednesday home games will benefit the Oakland A’s

Community Fund



OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland A’s fans are invited to make a positive impact in our community while enjoying A’s baseball this season through the A’s Community Impact Wednesdays. Tickets in the Treehouse Plaza are $10 for every Wednesday home game, and $5 from each ticket purchase will benefit the Oakland A’s Community Fund. Fans can purchase Community Impact Wednesday tickets now at athletics.com/value


The Oakland A’s Community Fund takes an innovative and dynamic approach to support education, promote youth sports, and provide economic opportunity to help make Oakland and the East Bay a more equitable and inclusive community. 


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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff

Bill Russell Finals MVP award


Everybody knows Michael Jordan has won the most (6) NBA Finals MVP awards, aka Bill Russell Finals MVP award. The award has been given 54 times to 33 players. There is always one first for everything.



Which NBA player was the first to win two

NBA Finals MVP awards? 


Hint: The person did it long before the award became

the Bill Russell Finals MVP award in 2005!


Answer below...

Dubs' Report

Why I Wasn’t Worried

(about the Dubs)


by Howard Pearlstein



Strange as it may seem, it was because I had a fire in my home in late October of 2019. Ultimately the water collapsed some of the plaster ceiling, dropping a lot of asbestos in the living area.

 

After 9-10 months, I moved back in and Restoration, Inc. returned the things they’d cleaned and saved – 400 large boxes filling an empty room, floor-to-ceiling, door-to-door. Many of the boxes filled with books.

 

First time around – open boxes, put things away wherever, the time-honored homeowner’s system of, “I’ll just put these here for now.” 

 

And after that, the long period of what goes where and when.

 

Which takes us to the Dubs’ post-championship situation, new players coming in to replace the ones who left, previous year rookies coming into their game. And coach Kerr trying to figure out, “where do I put them?”

 

Not quite, “Where do I put all the books?” But still, similar, except finding the right place for a human being with specific talents and limits with others similarly talented is a whole lot more complex than finding a shelf for a book. Especially in a system of continual motion. “Controlled chaos,” as Jordan Poole called it. The Dance is what

I call it.

 

But still, as it went along, the question:

 

“What/who do I have to move from THERE to get the new ones moved from HERE to THERE?” 

 

My point: I learned the way it goes when fixing things is this: It always looks worse while you’re fixing it than it looked before, when it was a mess.

 

And the process was taking time and sports writers were saying the Dubs were done, or free-falling.

 

But something was going on -- to quote Albert Einstein when asked what he had learned about the universe, he said, “Something’s moving.” My confidence in the Dubs was emboldened by my months-long experience in learning the way things need to fall apart in order to come together.

 

And I understood that it was all about the process of the new guys learning to play with Steph and Klay and Draymond and each other, taking shots, moving without the ball, learning each others’ instincts.

 

And, another thing I learned back in my home clutter, when I needed something and knew I had it but – it was somewhere, the best advice I got about that was good for any time:

 

“When you’re looking for something you can’t find, after the search, DON’T put it back there, put it where you first looked, because that’s where it belongs.”

 

And I could see the offensive players who get better and better at defense. And players brought in for defense, like Jonathan Kuminga, becoming an offensive threat. Donte DiVincenzo, too.

 

Bit by bit, ebb and flow, the team had flashes of great, flashes of chaos, flashes of the stupid fumbles. But shifting through the season to fewer lost balls, fewer unforced turnovers, more control of the chaos, and more bits and pieces of greatness. It was all moving along in an organically developing dynamic.

 

And as the season ended, all the pieces were together. Didn’t matter that the last two games were against teams that pulled their starters, because the dance was working. So why worry? It was happening.

 

And again, knowing they CAN do it isn’t the same as they WILL, but maybe gets more likely.

 

This is Friday, first playoff game tomorrow against a very good Kings team.

 

By the time you read this, you’ll know how likely MAYBE is.

 

* * *

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.

Muhammad Ali -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee

This is my favorite sports autograph. In 1996 I went to a sports collectors show at the San Francisco Cow Palace to see which local team athletes were there. I wasn’t expecting to see Muhammad Ali there but he was. I remember looking at his price list for autographs and it was rather high compared to the others in attendance.


I thought about it for the longest time but finally gave in and got into his line. The cost for the glove and for him to sign it was about $75.

I walked up to him, and he didn’t speak much but he was very expressive with his smile, stare and nods. After he signed my glove,

I handed my manual film camera to someone there to take our photo which he didn’t charge for. We took several photos together and for the last one, Muhammad took my fist and put it on his chin and then put his fist on my chin for what would have been an awesome photo but the camera ran out of film and we didn’t get it.


Meeting the champ was a once in a lifetime opportunity which I’ll never forget. The $75 I spent that day turned out to be a great investment as his signed gloves now sell for up to $2500+.



Rich Yee, Sports Today photographer

San Jose Earthquakes 3

Sporting KC 0

PayPal Park, San Jose, Saturday, April 15

San Jose Earthquakes defender Jonathan Mensah (#4) and goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski (#1) with a touch after a good defensive clearance. The San Jose Earthquakes blanked Sporting KC, 3–0, in a MLS Matchday 8 game at PayPal Park on April 15, 2023 in San Jose, California. © 2023 Alex Ho 

San Jose Earthquakes striker Cade Cowell (#44) watches as Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia (#29) blocks his shot in the second half.

© 2023 Alex Ho 

San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski (#1) watches as defender Paul Marie (#3, R) stops Sporting Kansas City forward William Agada (#23, L) in front of the goal. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. © 2023 Alex Ho 

Oakland Roots SC 1

Hartford Athletic 2

Pioneer Park, Hayward, Saturday, April 15

A beautiful night in Hayward, but sadly the Roots could not come back from the 2-0 halftime score, finishing 2-1 in favor of Hartford. Paul Blanchette (#20), under heavy pressure in the first half, collects a shot as the Hartford striker attempts to deflect the ball with his head. The Oakland Roots hosted Hartford Athletic at California State University East Bay, Pioneer Stadium in Hayward. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

Clearing out a ball early in the first half, Joseph Nana (#4) lets loose driving the ball deep downfield. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

Midway through the second half Darius Formula (#9) scores on a penalty shot to get the Roots on the board. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

With time ticking in the closing minutes, Tarek Morad (#6) just misses the goal wide right. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo

by Ron Sellers.

Oakland Spiders at Oakland

Roots Match

Pioneer Park, Hayward, Saturday, April 15

Showing their appreciation and recognition to the Roots faithful, the Spiders exit the field to thunderous cheering, as the Oakland Spiders provided the halftime demonstration during the Oakland Roots versus Hartford Athletic, USL Championships soccer game at California State University East Bay, Pioneer Stadium, Hayward, CA. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

Always smiling, team co-captain Keenan Laurence (#51) steps out to deliver a forehand flick. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.

Taking to the air in front of the grandstand Dexter Clyburn (#18) catches the disc for a score. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo

by Ron Sellers.

Cal Bears 29

Saint Mary's Gaels 28

Saint Mary's Stadium, Moraga, Saturday, April 15

Bears clinch victory over Gaels, advance to semifinals. Photo by Alex Ho.

Bears clinch victory over Gaels, advance to semifinals. Photo by Alex Ho.

Bears clinch victory over Gaels, advance to semifinals. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page  and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.  Photo by Alex Ho.

Cal Bears

Offense Leads Bears Past Rebels In Opener


Elon Butler Records Three Hits And Four RBI



LAS VEGAS – The California softball team blasted three home runs on the way to a six-inning, 12-4, win in the series opener against UNLV on Friday night at Eller Media Stadium.


The Golden Bears (26-12-1) were led by homers from Acaia Anders, Elon Butler and Kacey Zobac. Butler tallied a season best three hits and tied a season-high with four RBI. The Rebels (19-21) got a home run from Jasmine Martin.  


continued...

For a full report, click HERE.

www.calbears.com

Stanford Cardinal

Upped the Ante


Senior Chloe Widner's tied-for-fourth-place finish on beam highlighted her all-around competition appearance at the NCAA Championships Semifinals Session I Thursday.



FORT WORTH, Texas – Senior Chloe Widner finished her senior season Thursday morning competing in the all-around competition at the NCAA Championships Semifinals Session I. The Frisco, Texas native shined on beam, earning a 9.9500 and placing tied-for-fourth to notch the best individual beam score in program history in its current format at an NCAA Championships event. 


Widner also earned a 8.7875 on floor, a 9.775 on vault and a 9.850 on bars. She finished with an all-around total of 38.3625.


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By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE.

www.gostanford.com

San Jose State Spartans

Spartans Split Doubleheader Against Sac St.

and Saint Mary's



MORAGA, Calif.—  Teila Allen and Blaire Fleming led San José State by winning both of the pair's matches against Saint Mary's and Sacramento State


  • Allen and Fleming took a win in straight sets against Saint Mary's Allie Cataldo and Paola Peralta 21-13, 21-10
  • Allen and Fleming also won out over Ashlynn Archer and Carrie Crom of Sacramento State 19-21, 21-15, 15-11
  • Meredith Scott and Isabelle Sistek beat Sacramento State's Caty Cordano and Hailey Plugge 21-17, 21-19
  • Nayeli Tia and Tessa Rogers won 23-21, 21-14 over Greta Davis and Tiya Kamba-Griffin of Sacramento State
  • Jaida Ward and Cheyenne Rice took a win over Sacramento State's Kalani Hayes and Bridgette Smith 21-17, 17-21, 15-12


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For a full report, click HERE.

#AllSpartans

www.sjsuspartans.com

Saint Mary's College Gaels

Gaels Rally to Win Thriller in Portland



PORTLAND, Ore. – It was a lengthy affair in Portland Friday afternoon, as the Gaels rallied from a 1-0 deficit to beat the Portland Pilots 4-2.

 

SLOW START

Friday's early morning action got underway with the doubles matches, as the Gaels fought hard to steal the point from Portland. #87 doubles team in the country, Jordan Harris and Lene Mari Hovda, did what they do best, as they comfortably handled the Pilots pairing of Rimona Rouf and Aleksandra Dimitrijevic 6-1.


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For a full report, click HERE.

#GaelsRise

www.smcgaels.com

USF Dons

Pett Impresses in First Individual Showing



MILLBRAE, Calif. - Playing as the lone individual for the Dons, Eva Pett put together a strong performance for the green and gold to begin the week as the freshman tied for 29th overall at the Silicon Valley Showcase at Green Hills Country Club.


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For a full report, click HERE.

www.usfdons.com

Santa Clara Broncos

Athletics Sets New Day of Giving Record!



SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The numbers have been tabulated and Santa Clara Athletics set records during the 10th Annual Day of Giving. 


Spearheaded by a $1,000,000 donation from Steve and Susan Sordello, along with 37 individual challenge gifts for several teams and programs, Santa Clara Athletics led all university departments with $2,041,924 total dollars raised from 2,051 donations. Santa Clara University ended the monumental day with $5,479,791 raised from 6,078 total donations.


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For a full report, click HERE.

www.santaclarabroncos.com

University of Pacific Tigers

Tigers Shut Out by Bulldogs



SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Pacific women's tennis team (6-10, 1-5) fell to the Gonzaga Bulldogs (12-10, 3-4), 7-0. 


Despite the shutout, the Tigers were close several times. In doubles, Pacific won at #1 doubles as senior Klara Kosan and sophomore Karina Chao picked up a 7-5 win. The Tigers lost on courts two and three, including a 6-4 setback in #3 doubles.


continued...

For a full report, click HERE.

www.pacifictigers.com

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Massive New Bridge Positioned Over Iconic

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca



MONTEREY, Calif., April 7, 2023 – The new Start/Finish bridge that connects parking and hospitality areas with the race paddock was placed into position today signaling a visual progression of improvements underway at the 66-year-old WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.


Granite Construction’s enormous 350-ton All Terrain Crane hoisted the 160-foot, 71-ton main span section and accompanying 20-ton approach span to the cheers of onlooking Monterey County elected officials and staff, Granite Construction management, local media and the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca team.


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Click HERE.

www.weathertechraceway.com

Mike Joy Will Race Historic Trans Am at Toyota/Save Mart 350


From the booth to behind the wheel at NASCAR

Cup Series weekend

 

SONOMA, Calif. (April 5, 2023) – Legendary NASCAR on FOX Broadcaster Mike Joy will be racing in the Historic Trans Am Series during NASCAR weekend in Sonoma alongside his son Scott. Equally as comfortable in the driver’s seat as the broadcast booth, Joy will go from behind the wheel on Saturday to in front of the camera on Sunday June 11 for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race which airs at 12:30 pm PT.


Joy, who does the play by play for NASCAR on FOX each weekend will be wrapping up FOX’s series coverage for the season when the race is broadcast on the FOX network.


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Click HERE.

www.sonomaraceway.com

St. Francis Yacht Club

Registration is Open for 2023 5O5 World Championships at St. Francis Yacht Club



SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Registration is open for the 5O5 World Championship and North Americans, to be held September 21 to October 1 at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California.


The two-day 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North American Championship will be sailed in advance of the regatta on September 23-24. The 5O5 World Championship will be sailed September 26 through October 1, with five days of racing plus one lay day for a total of six days. 



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For a full report, click HERE.

Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff

Willis Reed


This basketball great died on March 21, 2023. He was a two-time NBA champion (1970, 1973) and was voted the NBA Finals MVP both times. In 1982, Reed was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball

Hall of Fame.


This link will take you to the Basketball Reference page showing all winners of the award. This link will take you to the wiki info about the award.



Go Celtics!

Bonus for Sports Today Readers!

Is This The Last Dance, a new essay below from

Pete Elman, author of the compelling new book, 

Insights and Outtakes

Insights and Outtakes,

Excerpts and Epiphanies from the

World of Sports, written by Pete Elman


Previously shared:

Rocket -- Or Flawed Star? (#472)

Just Win, Baby (#473)

Knockin' on Heaven's Door (#474)

It Was More Than Just A Game (#475)

Looking Over The Ledge (#476)

The Slider That Saved Baseball (#478)

Is This The Last Dance (#480)

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