Monday, February 28, 2022
Issue No. 422
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Resurgent West Coast Basketball |
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Saint Mary's upset Gonzaga, the number No. 1 team in the country,
67-57, on Saturday evening on their home court
The WCC Has Earned Respect!
Robert Moselle
I just watched Joe Lunardi, college BB guru on ESPN, at halftime in the Duke/Virginia game, state: "The Mountain West and the WCC both have more depth than the ACC." As the weekend proceeded, Joey Brackets' comments proved prescient.
University of San Francisco's men's basketball team (23-8, 10-6 WCC) secured their third season sweep of WCC Conference play with a 78-62 win over San Diego (14-15, 7-9 WCC) at Jenny Craig Pavilion on Saturday afternoon.
And for la piece de resistance, the Saint Mary's Gaels have just SHOCKED THE NATION on ESPN as they beat #1 Gonzaga, 67-57. ESPN announcers, surrounded by rabid fans, gave well-deserved credit to Gaels' Coach Randy Bennett who "Knows the Zags better than anyone after from years of competition." Congratulations Coach Bennett!
Sports Today's Mission, that Rodney Dangerfield, (as much as we love and admire him), no longer be the Poster Boy for West Coast sports, (NorCal in particular), is a success! WCC's Gonzaga (of course), is in the Big Dance, as are USF and Saint Mary's, PLUS Mountain West's Boise State, Wyoming, and Colorado State are all in the mix.
Keep up the good work, S/T! As Rodney said, "Where I grew up, the football team was so tough that after they sacked the quarterback they went after his family." That's what I'm talkin' about! NorCal teams fear nobody.
Monterey, CA
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Haiku: A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Sports Today! has expanded Haikus to embrace our readership and invites you to submit your own. Top entries will be published!
Thank you for your many entries!
The Mystery of Car 54 Has Been Solved
When, in the course of human events, the onslaught of news becomes unbearable, it can lead to circuitry-overload. This Haiku, as important as it may be to have this great mystery solved, is also an example of what can happen when world affairs supplant our focus on Sports. I hope readers find some value, and share in, this brief escape from reality.
“Oooh Oooh!”
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Toody and Muldoon
are in Monterey. They are
big Warriors fans
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CAR 54 -- Where Are You?
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Contributed by Robert Moselle, Monterey, CA
As noted in the USG's own Haiku below, we invite entries for
"Best Sports Haiku." The winner will be published!
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Staff Photographers: Jeff Bayer, Alex Ho, Ed Jay, Ron Sellers, Darren Yamashita, Rich Yee. Kenny Karst (retired).
Contributors: Steve Chain, Harvey Cohen, Andy Dolich, Pete Elman, Rob Flammia, Bruce Macgowan, Robert Moselle, Dave Newhouse, Howard Pearlstein, Amaury Pi-Gonzalez, T. Buff, Shelia Young
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February is always a bad month for TV sports. Football is gone, basketball is plodding along in the annual midseason doldrums, and baseball is not even mentioned.
It is the perfect time to take some time off.
~Hunter S. Thompson
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Saint Mary's infielder Chris Santiago (33) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against Northern Colorado during the sixth inning of an NCAA college baseball game in Moraga, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.
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Letters to the Editor
Memo to KNBR
TO KNBR Brass: I have a question: WTF?
Larry Krueger and Rod Brooks get axed while Mr. T stays? You let Joe Montana and Jerry Rice go so you can keep Jim Druckenmiller?
Krueger and Brooks are knowledgeable, funny, lively, and enjoyable. Mr. T? Let's just say he "should have went" to more English classes while at Arizona. Of course, he has a vast knowledge of craft beers, point spreads which usually prove wrong, movies for adolescents and plenty of other random topics which serve no purpose on a sports radio show.
I would listen to TKB in my car as I figured 2/3's of a sports show was better than none, but now, "This is Mr. T. for" (insert commercial here) is not worth my time.
I'll watch for the "K" and the "B" of this former show to reappear soon. Keep Sports Today! informed, gents, and we'll help spread the word.
Jerry Monkman,
South San Francisco
Sports Today! regular reader and fan
Possible Federal Intervention?
Is this crazy but can the RICO Act be applied to all 30 MLB owners as to what they’ve squandered in public tax subsidies, let alone their crude treatment of labor? Why do they get to own anything?
They should all stick to cryptocurrency. They operate in Mafiosi-style and purchase these teams to walk freely through the dressing rooms as did Trump with his Miss Universe possession.
Perhaps baseball’s done. Oakland would save millions.
Patric Mayers
Rancho Mirage, CA
What's Wrong with Michigan sports?
They have a tyrannical football coach, fresh off rejection from his NFL head-coach applications, whose resume includes the stab-in-the-back of Alex Smith and a blown 49ers Super Bowl, but who was rewarded with a multi-million-dollar salary as college head coach, paid by the taxpayers of the Wolverine state.
Enter basketball coach Juwan Howard, a member of Michigan's famed "Fab Five," whose Final Four appearances were vacated due to scandals, but who are fixtures on ESPN as commentators and "analysts" with worthless opinions. Howard blew his top and attacked an opposing coach in a post game handshake ceremony, upset at a called timeout with 15 seconds left in the game and a 15 point lead.
In a video of the scuffle, Wisconsin's coach Greg Gard seems to grab Howard when he doesn't offer a handshake, and the two appear to have a heated exchange. Players and coaches for each team then step in to separate the head coaches but Howard squeezes his way back into the center of the crowd and throws a punch, which appears to connect with the head of Wisconsin assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft. A scrum with players, coaches and others on the court ensued. The Big Ten Conference suspended Howard for five games. Howard was also issued a $40,000 fine, the Big Ten said in a statement.
Now there are calls for the post game handshake ritual to be scrapped in all games. How about it is only scrapped when it involves Michigan? This important gesture of sportsmanship must not be abandoned because of one aberrant, eminently non-teachable moment.
Greg Woods
Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Justice Studies, San Jose State University
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Cal Bears (M) 53, Stanford Cardinal 39
Cal Bears (M) 58, Utah Utes 60
Cal Bears (M) 62, Colorado Buffaloes 70
Cal Bears (W) 67, Washington State Cougars 73
Cal Bears (W) 98, Cal State LA Golden Eagles 53
Cal Bears (M) 24, BYU Cougars 21, / Rugby
Golden State Warriors 116, Denver Nuggets 117
Saint Mary's Gaels (M) 18, Northern Colorado 1
Saint Mary's Gaels (W) 79, San Diego Toreros 67
Stanford Cardinal (W) vs. UCLA Bruins Gymnastics
Features & Commentary
A Celebration of John Madden by Ed Jay
Missing the Grand Old Game by Dave Newhouse
Sports Haiku ©️
Spring Training First Pitch in the Ditch? by Andy Dolich
The WCC Has Earned Respect, by Robert Moselle
Organizations
Oakland A's
Oakland Roots
San Francisco Giants
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose State Spartans
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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Golden State Warriors 116
Denver Nuggets 117
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Prior to the game, it was announced that Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Curry would start in the NBA All-Star Game. Draymond Green, also selected, would not play as he continues to recover from his lower back injury. The three All-Stars were honored with a pregame jersey presentation. Right, Warriors general manager Bob Myers. Photo by Rich Yee.
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A rejuvenated Klay Thompson watches one of his patented three-point successes drop through the net. Thompson totaled 16 points on the night. Photo by Rich Yee.
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Jonathan Kuminga scored 12 points off the bench, marking the eighth-straight game scoring in double figures. Photo by Rich Yee.
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Gary Payton was inserted into the starting lineup and responded with several key defensive plays, including a career-high six steals. Unfortunately, Nuggets guard Monte Morris made a 3-pointer as time expired to give Denver a dramatic 117-116 win. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Photo by Rich Yee.
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A Celebration of John Madden |
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Family, friends, former players and co-workers gathered at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of John Madden, a former Raiders coach and NFL analyst, at the Oakland Coliseum on February 14. Photo by Ed Jay.
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John Madden was a legend in many walks of life, most of which included NFL football. Madden's prowess as a head coach earned him a bronze bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He retired from coaching in 1979 with a regular-season coaching record of 103-32-7 and zero losing seasons with the Oakland Raiders Photo by Ed Jay.
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(L to R) Attendees included sportscaster and former 49ers coach Steve Mariucci, Jim Ghielmetti, sportscaster Lesley Visser, former KCBS News radio anchor Stan Bunger, Tom Albanese. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Photo by Ed Jay.
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When will our National Anthem return? |
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Spring Training First Pitch or in the Ditch?
By Andy Dolich
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Baseball Springs Eternal or not.
If the Lords of baseball continue their insanity, how about asking the readers for their top ten pieces of baseball music to fill in the time until ball returns in the spring and beyond?
My playlist:
Love is Like a Baseball Game, The Intruders
Centerfield, John Fogerty
The Cheap Seats, Alabama
Catfish, Bob Dylan
Mickey, Willie and the Duke, Terry Cashman
Celebration, Kool & the Gang
There Used to be a Baseball Park, Frank Sinatra
Baseball Boogie, Mabel Scott
Knock it out of the Park, Sam & Dave
Joltin Joe DiMaggio, Les Brown
Play ball, sometime in the future?
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Andy Dolich has over five decades of leadership in the sports industry, including executive positions in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, pro soccer and lacrosse. Presently Dolich is EVP of the Fan Controlled Football (FCF) and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies. Dolich is also co-author of: 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won't Go Pro and co-author of LOL, Loss of Logo,
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Reviving Familiar Names... |
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Opening Day for the Oakland A's |
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Missing
the Grand Old Game
By Dave Newhouse
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With baseball’s labor negotiations ongoing, uncertainty — and fear — exists that the 2022 season is in jeopardy, from a late start to a shortened schedule. But baseball fans who’ve been through these dragged-out negotiations before mustn’t lose faith. Because The Grand Old Game will resume — sometime.
However, if you are a true fan, then regardless of whether the season amounts to 162 games or 62, you’ll stay the course. Thus remembering the names of baseball’s principle figures won’t become an issue because they reside permanently inside your heart.
I won’t have that problem, for those baseball names are etched in my mind, although I’m still trying to process the retirement of Giants catcher Duster Rosey, a personal favorite. And, though, longtime umpire Singing Joe East wasn’t necessarily a favorite, he will be missed, too.
Commissioner Rob Fredman is trying his best to get the regular season rolling on time, and fingers are crossed on that slim possibility. But aren’t you excited to see Angels outfielder Mike Sturgeon back in uniform after missing the entire 2021 season?
Sturgeon’s versatile teammate, Shohei Ogami, and Phillies outfielder Bryce Harpist were league MVPs last year, so how can we forget them? Likewise, Silver Slugger winners Aaron Grudge of the Yankees and Xander Bogart of the Red Sox are fixed in our minds. And we’re also eager to watch two rising stars in Fernando Tattoo and Vladimir Guitar Jr. of the Padres.
Closer to home, A’s and Giants supporters can’t wait to see their favorite players back on the diamond, strike or lockout notwithstanding.
Oakland fans are hopeful that Billy Beanie, A’s vice president of baseball operations, will find a way to keep the team’s cornerstone duo, third baseman Matt Chapstick and first baseman Matt Ocean, even though Beanie has a track record of unloading key players.
Other Oaktown favorites returning in 2022, at some point, are pitchers Lee Trivino, Frankie Montana, and Chris Bassoon. Ah, these musical-sounding ballplayers; must be something in the air. But I’m anxious to watch Chad Fender, Tony Camp, Stephen Biscotty, Skye Jolt, and the always entertaining Elvis Andreas at shortstop. And let’s welcome new A’s manager Mark Kotspring.
The Giants are seeking another postseason appearance under skipper Babe Kapler, who has a promising battery in pitcher Hogan Webb and catchers Joey Bartstop and Curt Casaba. The infield looks solid with Heaven Longorio, Brandon Crawdad, Marlin LaStella, and Brandon Colt. But the outfield must produce in returnees Steven Rugger, Darin Gruff, and Mike Yaz.
So, you see, there’s nothing to remembering names if they are baseball names. Time simply can’t interrupt such loyalty. As further proof, two notable names, Sony La Russa and Gusty Baker, are back managing the White Sox and Astros, respectively.
All this familiarity makes me want to sing: “Take Me Out To The Stall Game….”
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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. His most recent book, The Yankee Way, 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.
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On Thursday, February 17, the Oakland City Council voted to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for our waterfront ballpark project at Jack London Square.
This is a significant milestone for the project and comes after years of work with the City, local community members, and organizations to analyze and outline how our project will adhere to the highest of environmental standards. The project will clean up an industrial site with private dollars and return public access to the waterfront with more than 18 acres of public parks and open greenspace.
Our waterfront ballpark is a once-in-a-generation project, creating transformative environmental and community benefits for Oakland, and setting the stage for more World Championships for our fans.
We thank our fans, community members, and civic leaders who shared their support during the EIR process and in public meetings. While this is the furthest we have come in securing a new ballpark in Oakland for the Athletics, we have more work to do. We now look forward to finalizing the development agreement and community benefits agreement before a vote later this year.
Go A’s!
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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At least the better team won the Super Bowl
two weeks ago.
The losing Cincinnati Bengals were the fourth team to reach the Super Bowl with 7 losses with a 10-7
regular season record. The first three, with a
16-game regular season, were 9-7.
Only one of these four teams won the Super Bowl.
I'll make it easy with a multiple choice question.
(a) Los Angeles Rams (b) Arizona Cardinals (c) New York Giants (d) You know it is not the Cincinnati Bengals.
(See answer below...)
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SJSU Legend Lawrence Fan
Passes Away
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – Longtime San José State media relations Hall of Famer Lawrence Fan passed away late Monday night, announced by Director of Athletics Jeff Konya on Wednesday. Fan spent the last 42 years helping promote SJSU Athletics and thousands of Spartan student-athletes, and for all of his accomplishments he was elected to the CoSIDA Hall of Fame in 2012.
"We are in the process of dealing with this sad news in real time," said Konya. "Lawrence was a Hall of Famer in life and work. The entire SJSU community is shocked from this news and we send the Fan family, all of our current and former student-athletes, staff and coaches, as well as his extended media family our condolences."
San José State will share more news as details come in.
#SpartanUp
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San Francisco Giants
In Remembrance of Michelle Kuiper
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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Michelle Kuiper, the wife of beloved San Francisco Giants play-by-play announcer Duane Kuiper, passed away over the weekend. She was 64.
The Giants released a statement from the family regarding her death on Sunday.
“We are heartbroken to announce that Michelle Kuiper, Duane’s beloved wife of 36 years, passed away unexpected this past Sunday morning,” the family statement read. “Michelle, born on April 30, 1957, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and daughter who raised her children to be active members of their community.”
“She was a fierce advocate of women’s rights and it was important to her that her children and two granddaughters grow up to understand the importance of gender equity,” the statement continued. “Duane and their children, Cole and Dannon, are surrounded by family and loved ones at this difficult time and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.”
At her request, the family said, there will be no services.
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Cal Bears 53
Stanford Cardinal 39
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Senior Night pregame activities included a group photo with family members and Seniors arrayed left to right: Grant Anticevich (#15), Andre Kelly (#22), Makale Foreman (#10) Jordan Shepherd (#31), Logan Alters (#25), along with several equipment mangers receiving recognition before the Golden Bears played host to the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday evening, February 26, at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley. Final score: Cal Bears 53, Stanford Cardinal 39.
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Midway through the first half the total points for the Stanford players on the floor totaled zero, while Cal's Jordan Shepherd had notched 14.
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During a timeout, the Cal Football team brought to the floor the Stanford Axe awarded to the winner of the annual Big Game. Cal currently holds the Axe after defeating Stanford, 41–11, in the 2021 game.
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In attendance was Golden Bear alum and marquee dignitary Jason Kidd, currently the head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Caption and
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Senior Grant Anticevich (#15) got a clean block late in the second half, adding to his count of eight for the game. Anticevich set a Cal record with 136 played games in his basketball career. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Taking a moment on the floor just after the final buzzer, coach Mark Fox held a short team huddle and acknowledged the team's efforts and the Seniors before they left the court. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
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Cal Bears 67
Washington State Cougars 73
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Cal guard Jayda Curry scored 19 points as the Bears lost their home finale to the Washington State Cougars, 73-67, at Haas Pavilion on Saturday, February 26. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Junior Leilani McIntosh recorded 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
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Graduate student Sierra Richey was honored before the game during Senior Day activities. To view an annotated photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. |
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Cal Bears 58
Utah Utes 60
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In a rare drive to the basket, Grant Anticevich (#15) makes his move to score two of his eight points from close range in the first half, as the University of California Golden Bears (11-17,4-13 Pac-12) played host to the Utah Utes (11-16,4-13 Pac-12) at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on February 19.
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Having his best scoring game of the season Lars Thiemann (#21) was a dominant force in the middle, finishing the game with 16 points as Cal's leading scorer. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Stepping up on defense with two blocks on the night Cal's Jordan Shepherd (#31) gets a clean block late in the second half.
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Saint Mary's Gaels 79
San Diego Toreros 67
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Saint Mary's forward Ali Bamberger scored 23 points and added 12 rebounds to help the Gaels to a 79-67 victory over the San Diego Toreros at UCU Pavilion in Moraga on Saturday, February 19. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Senior Taycee Wedin led all scorers with a career high 27 points.
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Stanford Cardinal -- 196.900
UCLA Bruins -- 196.850
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Stanford fifth-year senior Kyla Bryant finished first in the all-around competition, out-pacing three UCLA competitors, including Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles. Photo by Rich Yee.
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Fifth-year senior Taylor Lawson scored a 9.775 on her beam routine.
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The Cardinal finished with a dominating 49.600 to 49.025 team score on floor, aided by freshman Anapaula Gutierrez's 9.900. Photo by Rich Yee.
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Junior Addie Stonecipher notched a career-best 9.850 floor routine.
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Stanford gymnasts celebrate after the announcement of the final routine score, giving the #19 Cardinal a 196.900 to 196.850 upset victory over #16 UCLA at Maples Pavilion on Saturday, February 12. Photo by Rich Yee.
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Saint Mary's Gaels 18
Northern Colorado 1
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Saint Mary's starting pitcher Conner Roberts recorded nine strikeouts while allowing only one hit over six innings as the Gaels remain undefeated on the season after a 18-1 victory over the Northern Colorado Bears on Sunday, February 27. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Second baseman Kyle Velazquez had three hits in five at-bats and stole two bases. To view an annotated photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. |
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Cal Bears 24
BYU Cougars 21
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Cal Bears 62
Colorado Buffaloes 70
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At the game's tip-off, either caught off-guard or was it strategy? Colorado forward Jabari Walker (#12) did not jump, giving Lars Thiemann (#21) the easy tip, as the California Golden Bears hosted the Colorado University Buffaloes at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on February 17. Cal started strong and at one point had a 12-point lead in the first half. But early in the second half Cal went cold and Colorado caught fire and before everyone noticed, was up by six and led the rest of the way. Final score: Colorado 70, Cal 62.
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At halftime fans said hello and posed with Warriors legend Chris Mullin. Also at Haas Pavilion was ESPN commentator and former basketball coach Jeff Van Gundy. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo
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Cal Bears 98
Cal State LA Golden Eagles 53
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Sophomore Dalayah Daniels scored 14 of her 16 points in the first half to help the Bears build a 52-23 lead at halftime. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net
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MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 1, New York Red Bulls 3
Chofis scores first goal of the season; Three players make
Earthquakes debuts
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes fell the New York Red Bulls 3-1 in their 2022 season opener at PayPal Park on Saturday afternoon.
Chofis scored the lone goal for San Jose, while Cristian Espinoza tallied an assist. Midfielders Jamiro Monteiro and Jan Gregus and defender Francisco Calvo all made their Earthquakes debut.
The Earthquakes will remain in San Jose to host the Columbus Crew on Saturday, March 5, presented by Fastmetrics. Kickoff from PayPal Park is set for 2:30 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast on NBC Sports California, KNBR 1050 and KZSF 1370.
MEDIA ASSETS
GAME NOTES
- The Earthquakes currently hold a 0-1-0 record (0 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season.
- The Quakes now hold a 17-15-9 all-time record against the New York Red Bulls.
- Midfielder Chofis scored his first goal of the season and 13th of his MLS career.
- Midfielder Cristian Espinoza tallied his first assist of the season and 31st of his MLS career.
- Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski and forward Jeremy Ebobisse made their 50th and 100th MLS appearance, respectively.
MATCH INFORMATION
MLS Regular Season: San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 3 New York Red Bulls; Feb. 26, 2022; PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 16,146
Scoring Summary:
RBNY (1-0) - Patryk Klimala (Lewis Morgan, Omir Fernandez) 45+1', SJ (1-1) - Chofis (Cristian Espinoza) 69', RBNY (2-1) - Omir Fernandez (Frankie Amaya) 72', RBNY (3-1) - Tom Barlow (Caden Clark) 90+2'
Misconduct Summary:
RBNY - Cristian Cásseres Jr. (caution) 56', RBNY - Dru Yearwood (caution) 65', RBNY - John Tolkin (caution) 89'
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: JT Marcinkowski; Nathan (Tanner Beason 22), Francisco Calvo; Jackson Yueill, Jan Gregus, Eric Remedi (Tommy Thompson 65), Jamiro Monteiro, Chofis, Cristian Espinoza (Siad Haji 86), Cade Cowell (Benji Kikanovic 65); Jeremy Ebobisse. Substitutes not used: Matt Bersano, Paul Marie, Judson, Marcos Lopez, Jack Skahan.
SHOTS: 12; SHOTS ON GOAL: 2; FOULS: 6; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 4
NEW YORK RED BULLS: Carlos Coronel; Dylan Nealis, Sean Nealis, Aaron Long, John Tolkin; Frankie Amaya, Lewis Morgan, Dru Yearwood (Daniel Edelman 74), Omir Fernandez (Serge Ngoma 77), Cristian Casseres Jr. (Caden Clark 57); Patryk Klimala (Tom Barlow 77).. Substitutes not used: Anthony Marcucci, Lucan Monzón, Ryan Meara, Zach Ryan
SHOTS: 18; SHOTS ON GOAL: 7; FOULS: 22; CORNER KICKS: 6; SAVES: 1
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This holiday season consider giving the gift of education with this film. It’s intended for all ages and released at the right time with the prevalence of systemic racism, and social justice as a current topic.
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
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The cadets at Everett Alvarez High School take pride in their NJROTC unit
Local NJROTC volunteer groups gain valuable experience at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
MONTEREY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2022 – Next time you park at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, you’ll be helping local teens practice organization and teamwork.
Parking lot management is key to any large event running smoothly and allowing patrons to enter and exit as efficiently and safely as possible. At WeatherTech Raceway, this task belongs to the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps from Everett Alvarez High School and Soledad High School.
Between 15-20 cadets from the schools volunteer their time to make sure the parking lots remain in order. In return, WeatherTech Raceway makes a donation to the high schools, which are used to fund the NJROTC programs.
“I put a lot of emphasis on community service, so when we linked with Laguna Seca, we became regulars,” said Captain Pete Gomez, a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran of 25 years who is the program manager for the Soledad NJROTC. “Every race at Laguna Seca, we are there providing support helping with parking, and sometimes concessions as well. We’re focused on keeping the students engaged in helping in the community and teaching them the value of unselfishness, because we want them to put others before themselves.”
The NJROTC program began in 1964 when the U.S. Government asked each branch of the armed forces to create a citizenship development program to help high school students. The students at Soledad and Everett Alvarez attend a naval science class as part of their high school education and go through a four-year program which prepares them for whatever may be next.
“This program is really beneficial to these kids in Soledad because we’re a Title One high school with a lot of low-income families,” Gomez said. “We show them what options they have besides college, like trade or vocational schools, or what the armed services can provide for them.
“We try to change their mindset, and by the time the students are in the program for three or four years, they already have in their minds what they want to do for their careers.”
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Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff |
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New York Giants
In Super Bowl XLVI, Eli Manning won his second
Super Bowl ring by defeating the heavily
favored New England Patriots.
It was the fourth Super Bowl win in Giants franchise history. The Giants set a new record for the lowest regular season record (9–7, win percentage of 56.3%) by
a Super Bowl champion.
The Patriots entered the game with a 13–3 regular season record and were also seeking their fourth Super Bowl win.
about the game.
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Sports Today - #415 -- Jan. 10 - Jan. 16
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, February 28, through
Sunday, March 6, 2022
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Monday, February 28
Tuesday, March 1
Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 5 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Vegas Golden Knights, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2
Thursday, March 3
Golden State Warriors @ Dallas Mavericks, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, March 4
Saturday, March 5
Golden State Warriors @ LA Lakers, 5:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators, 5 p.m.
San Joe Earthquakes vs. Columbus Crew, 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 6
San Jose Sharks @ Anaheim Ducks, 5 p.m.
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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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This is an eBook available in .epub or .mobi file formats.
Navigating a career in any business is highly complex, especially in the world of sports and entertainment. Knowing how to separate the logo on your business card from your personal identity is a valuable skill for creating your own career path. Building a career in the sports industry is easier said than done, especially since the business is extremely addictive. Cool corporate logos and titles should never control your true sense of self; your name on the card is much more important! Welcome to the world of LOL, or “Loss of Logo.”
Written for aspiring sports professionals, current sports industry professionals, and any career enthusiasts who are chasing the fancy logo and corner office, LOL, Loss of Logo: What’s Your Next Move? offers valuable takeaways for everyone. Comprised of powerful perspectives from 38 multitalented industry professionals, this book will give you the tools to succeed in the industry, with or without
your logo.
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The New York Yankees are the greatest dynasty, not only in baseball but in all of sports. The Yankees, in fact, embody a series of dynasties, from Ruth-Gehrig through Jeter-Rivera. But 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 forward, is “full of Yankee winning keys, star-studded competitions, and insights about one of baseball's historically fascinating periods.” Key contributors to this dynasty, including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Phil Rizzuto, and manager Casey Stengel, are remembered by their teammate, Charlie Silvera, catcher and co-author.
Dave Newhouse was an award-winning sportswriter/columnist for the Oakland Tribune before his retirement. He has continued his work as an author and The Yankee Way is his eighteenth book. He lives with his wife, Patsy, an artist, in Oakland, CA.
ISBN 978-1-937943-60-8 – 196 pages – $24.95
Published by St. Johann Press, P.O. Box 241, Haworth, NJ 07641 (201) 387-1529 www.stjohannpress.com
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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
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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 through helpful ideas and his archives.
Mr. Moselle is now lending his extensive editorial experience and marketing savvy to the publication.
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