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Oski's
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by Dave Newhouse
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Happy Holidays, and a big bear hug from me, Oski, the mild-mannered mascot of the University of California’s Golden Bears. However, I’m feeling more leaden than golden after another disappointing football season.
For those who don’t know my personal history, I’ve been the school’s mascot since 1931, right between Cal’s Wonder Team and Thunder Team, a halcyon time when Cal was winning Rose Bowls. Following my baptism, there’s been a sharp descent in my school's Rose Bowl game appearances and victories.
How the mighty have fallen, for Cal hasn’t played in Pasadena on New Year’s Day since 1959, and hasn’t won a Rose Bowl game since 1938. And I hate to say it, because mascots are expected to remain positive, but I don’t see that misfortune turning around anytime soon.
This statement isn't an indictment of Justin Wilcox, who kept the Golden Bears playing hard despite a 4-8 record this fall. There have been plenty of Cal coaches before Wilcox with similar results, but at the moment, I’m thinking selfishly of myself.
I’m now 91 in mascot years, and that’s a lonnnng time hugging youngsters or posing with alumni in photo ops at football games. They see me shuffling about in my gold letterman’s sweater with the blue capital “C”, a fixed smile on my anthropomorphic face, and they assume I’m perpetually happy.
Well, I’m not. Mascots have feelings, too, you know. How would you like to be stuffed inside some costume, dealing with challenged breathing, and acting peppy all the time when your football team keeps losing to schools you may not like, and mascots you detest, like that hideous tree in Palo Alto? That’s tough to bear, especially for a Bear.
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1977 Big Game program. Stanford thumps Cal in Walsh's
first Big Game -- Rule of Tree
Will Cal return to Pasadena on New Year’s Day before I turn 100? The odds are unlikely the way things are going. Here’s a bit of history to dwell on: Since Cal’s last Rose Bowl game appearance, a 38-12 shellacking by Iowa in 1959, every Pac-12 school has played in a Rose Bowl except two late conference additions, Arizona and Colorado, and, of course, Cal. That’s a lot to Bear under, wouldn’t you agree?
There is an Oski Committee protecting my identity, thus nobody else on campus knows who’s inside that costume. Before 1941, live bears served as Cal's mascot. The name Oski, itself, was taken from an “Oski Wow-Wow” yell shouted at Cal football and basketball games in the early 1900s. The Golden Bears nickname was adopted in 1895.
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Making a best friend for life
Please don’t get the impression I’m an unhappy Bear, for I love lifting Cal fans’ spirits, even during dispiriting times. And how can I be unhappy watching such Cal gridiron greats as Vic Bottari, Sam Chapman, Jackie Jensen, Les Richter, Ed White, Steve Bartkowski, Chuck Muncie, Russell White, Aaron Rodgers and Marshawn Lynch perform at Memorial Stadium, where “The Play” only added to the excitement. And thus a fond farewell to Joe Starkey.
I may not be a celebrated mascot like, say, that Oregon Duck, who’s in every mascot commercial, while I’m in the background, if that. I'm modest to the core in that regard, which is fine by me, because I only desire Cal’s football teams to bask in the spotlight.
But if it’s not too much to ask, just one more Rose Bowl game would make ol’ Oski’s life complete, though a victory would add to the enjoyment. And don’t I deserve it, for this is one ursine who loves his university so much, he doesn’t even hibernate.
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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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San Francisco 49ers 13
New Orleans Saints 0
November 27, 2022
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The 49ers returned from the high altitude of Mexico City to sea level at Levi's Stadium to face the New Orleans Saints in a contest
which always means raw combat.
The Niners posted a 13-0 (as in "Nil") shutout of the Saints, their first such loss in 332 games! Some 49er players merit special mention: Jauan ("Mr. Clutch") Jennings, Talanoa Hufanga, Dre Greenlaw, Brandon Aiyuk, Big #96, Hassan Ridgeway, and Jordan Mason, who showed real power after Elijah Mitchell was forced to leave the game.
Let's also give a shoutout to Ray-Ray McCloud III, WR and return specialist -- he knows no fear and is a big-play threat.
The first quarter started as the expected defensive struggle, and ended 3-0, Niners. The second quarter featured JimmyG bullets to Aiyuk and Kittle, as CMC was blanketed. Mr. Clutch made a catch for
a TD, as the clock wound down to 13 seconds. 10-0.
The intensity increased in the third quarter, especially after JimmyG was knee-capped on a roughing the passer penalty. The Niners drove down and converted a FG for a thirteen-point lead. After a long Kamara-led drive in which Hufanga and Greenlaw constantly battered Kamara, they finally knocked the ball out of his hands at the
one-yard line.
Bosa would end the Saints' misery with a patented sack. The Saints receivers were not impressive, with a number of dropped balls which helped the Niners' cause. However, give the Saints' defense credit for a rugged performance, to which JimmyG can attest, as he took
a lot of punishment.
Some banged up players, status largely unknown, include Elijah Mitchell, Deebo, CMC, JimmyG and others. Speedy recoveries to all.
A hard-fought, well-deserved 49ers victory over a traditionally
tough opponent. Bravo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSzTrFLm43U
Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Monterey, CA
https://www.cce-mcle.com/
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Letters to the Editor
Inside Information for Gamblers
At least $161 billion in wagers have been placed since sports betting was broadly legalized in the United States, and this explosion of gambling is just the start, per a recent NYT article by Eric Lipton, 11/21/22.
In light of this phenomenon and for those who focus on the NFL and NBA, and to ease the data overload upon which many of you rely, here is a bit of other-worldly advice which may be of help in the selection of games between two non-49er or non-Warriors teams.
NB: The team with the most ex-Niners or most ex-Warriors will win.
This is particularly so with the 49ers. If ace broadcaster Tim Ryan picks a future star, they're gone next season or sooner and prove Tim was right. (Maybe, respectfully Tim, don't share your superior inside info. with the opposition.) The Dolphins have Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr., and our former offensive coordinator as their head coach. That's a whole lot of Niners and a now-dangerous team.
Personally, I don't gamble and do not encourage others to do so.
Kristen La Rue
San Francisco, CA
Sports and All!
It has been a busy week for all of us, sports and all! So much going on at this time of the year. The Niners have been doing good lately, however, our Warriors are a bit down? Anyway, sports are a better entertainment than anything else on television!!!!!!!! Bravo for you and your staff for keeping up with everything in that area. I hope you will have time to enjoy some family or friends for Thanksgiving.
“Carpe Diem!”
Elisabeth (Betty) C.
Livermore, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Cal Bears 28, UCLA Bruins 35
Golden State Warriors 12, Utah Jazz 118
Saint Mary's Gaels (WBkB) 53, Kansas Jayhawks 73
San Jose State Spartans 27, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 14
Stanford Cardinal 26, BYU Cougars 35
Features & Commentary
9ers and Warriors -- The Works in Progress are Working, by Howard Pearlstein
Consider A Donation
Grand Canyon Dories, by Rudi Petschek
Joe Montana, From the Autograph Collection of Richard Yee
Oski's Dilemma, by Dave Newhouse
The Winner's Circle Blues, by Robert Moselle
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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Golden State Warriors 129
Utah Jazz 118
Friday, November 25, 2022
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Cal Bears 28
UCLA Bruins 35
Friday, November 25, 2022
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Coming onto the field for the last game of the season, Cal freshman inside linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr (53) cannot contain his excitement, as the University of California Golden Bears played host to the University of California Los Angeles Bruins at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley on Friday afternoon, November 25. Final score: UCLA 35, Cal 28.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Capping off an 80-yard drive, wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant (#7) hauled in a 46-yard pass for the Cal Bears first score in the first quarter.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Making hard catches look easy right before halftime, Cal wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter (#3) scores his second touchdown of the game while keeping both feet inbounds. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers. | |
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Taking in the roar of the crowd, wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter (#3) looks towards the Cal Player/Family section after scoring his first of two touchdowns on the day, both in the second quarter.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Getting into the scoring, freshman sensation Jayden Ott (#6) catches a six-yard swing pass and finds the corner of the end zone early in the fourth quarter.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Stanford Cardinal 26
BYU Cougars 35
November 26, 2022
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Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee threw for 313 yards and a touchdown as the BYU Cougars defeated the Cardinal, 35-26, at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, November 26th. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita. | |
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Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 14
November 26, 2022
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San José State Spartans junior quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (#2) is tripped up by Hawai’i senior linebacker Logan Taylor (#16) while scrambling on the Spartans’ opening drive of the game. San José State defeated Hawai'i, 27–14, in a Mountain West conference game at CEFCU Stadium on November 26, 2022 in San Jose, California. © 2022 Alex Ho. | |
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San José State Spartans graduate wide receiver Elijah Cooks (#4) grabs a seven-yard pass for his second touchdown reception in the second quarter.
© 2022 Alex Ho.
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San José State graduate wide receiver Elijah Cooks (#4) is tackled by Hawai’i sophomore defensive back Meki Pei (#28) after a 16-yard pass reception in the fourth quarter. © 2022 Alex Ho. | |
Hawai’i sophomore defensive back Meki Pei (#28) tackles San José State junior quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (#2) for a three-yard loss in the fourth quarter. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. © 2022 Alex Ho. | |
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Joc Pederson. Photo by Darren Yamashita
Pederson back to Giants after
accepting qualifying offer
Maria Guardado
@mi_guardado
Joc Pederson accepted a one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer from the Giants on Tuesday, locking the popular slugger into the club’s outfield mix for 2023.
Pederson and Rangers left-hander Martín Pérez were the only two players to accept the qualifying offer this year, with 12 other recipients -- including left-hander Carlos Rodón -- opting to decline and seek a multiyear deal on the open market.
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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: 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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Pitcher Jared Koenig. Photo by Darren Yamashita
A’s Non-Tender Guerra, Koenig and MacKinnon
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s did not tender contracts to right-handed pitcher Deolis Guerra, left-handed pitcher Jared Koenig and infielder David MacKinnon, the club announced today.
Guerra made one appearance in Spring Training and began the season on the injured list with a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament. He underwent right elbow UCL reconstructive surgery on April 13 and missed the entire season.
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The "Tony Award" for Buffoonery, Sequel
The below video clip is from the recent Niners victory over Arizona, played in Mexico City, the game which Pardon The Interruption (PTI) co-host with Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon, claims he had watched as he discussed it on PTI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_7mMH64Pdk
Wilbon is the rational one of the two and is normally a knowledgeable and enjoyable person. That's why I was so surprised when he repeated, like a broken record, with unusual intensity, "JimmyG is Wildly Inaccurate," in his description of the actual game in the video clip. It's like we watched two different games.
Maybe he had too many visits to the kitchen and missed the relentless precision of the bullets Jimmy threw all game to his phalanx of receivers and backs as he skillfully managed the 49ers' complex offense to a rout of the Cards. But he's not alone. There is an identifiable, implicit, subconscious bias vs. Jimmy Garoppolo. Without a Doubt!
"The thermometer of success is merely the jealousy of the malcontents," -- Salvador Dali.
Jealousy is what continues to feed the pundits and commentators, driven to find a bad word to say about JimmyG, regardless of the data or victories. Jealousy, a "Reverse Halo-Effect," plain and simple.
"Charisma's not somethin' built up in your head, you either got it or you don't, you understand what I said?" (R.W. Banks.)
Yes, I understand AND agree. JimmyG-haters ain't got it. JimmyG does. And that is where the Implicit Bias starts.
Of course, Wilbon's PTI co-host Kornheiser already has an award named after him: (Issue 415, 1/10/22 -- https://conta.cc/3tehu14)
"The Tony Awards - Pardon The Difference," compliments of Jerry Monkman, South San Francisco, a regular Sports Today letter contributor, who wrote: "But when TONY Kornheiser on PTI plays a psychiatrist who creates, and then attempts to analyze a Stephen Curry "slump" after two games, my id takes over and my superego hits Pause. I would rather watch a rerun of Frasier than listen to the Winner of the new Tony Award for Most Ridiculous Buffoonery." (Of course, that "slump" turned into another Warriors championship, thank you).
This PTI duo exemplifies the media Bias vs. West Coast Talent and Teams, college and pro. It doesn't make them bad people, and they may not even know it, but let's call it what it is: Bias. With a glut on the market, and so many stellar performances, the next Tony Award for Most Ridiculous Buffoonery will be well-deserved, and undoubtedly cherished by the recipient.
Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Monterey, CA
https://www.cce-mcle.com/
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9ers and Warriors -- The Works in Progress are Working
by Howard Pearlstein
It made me very happy to see Shanahan and the 49ers kick ass to win in Mexico City, not only because I regard myself as a true 49er Faithful, but also because it proved the problem wasn’t critical or terminal, but more like Shanahan was a kid who got too many toys for Early Christmas and it took a little time for him to figure out how to play with all.
And Jimmy Garopollo, repaired shoulder holding up, out there throwing darts between defenders, doing an Oprah impersonation: “You get a pass and You get a pass and YOU get a Touchdown and.. “ --- and “I get a highlight reel Patrick Mahomes trick, running on third down and everyone assuming I’m going for the first down, but throwing the long (TD) pass to Kittle.”
Writing this too soon to include the Saints game, but it looks like Jimmy G is the QB they thought he could be, given surgical repairs and a coalescing O-line. I say renegotiate his contract with plenty of apologies and keep him as starter.
DON’T do another Y.A. Tittle give-away. Or like betraying Alex Smith for the work-in-progress new toy. Whatever Trey Lance may become we’re talking about the difference between Here and Now For Real and there it is for Maybe as good or even Better. Keep Jimmy G.
Basketball is another problem completely, a game of more or less continuous action. Oh yeah, after a basket the ball is thrown in to start the next possession but usually, other than a time out, it’s no huddle, no new plays being called, everyone goes on acting and reacting in the five-point dynamic system consisting of whomever is on the court.
Making Steve Kerr’s job a lot more complex, even in some ways bordering on the metaphysical. Meaning sometimes a player having to ask himself who he is and what is his role in this life. Ooo-ee-oo, eh?
And that only really gets learned on the court in an actual game against an actual opponent. This is why some players, those not getting enough minutes to learn what they need to know, ask for or are sent to the G-League, to correct flaws and polish their game.
The Dubs proved it was working, even though still a work in progress, on the court in Houston. With Klay going full tilt Klay (full disclosure: even digging out my old “Born For It” T-shirt to add a little superstitious fan mojo for him thru the tv set). And, despite an interim Keystone Kops comedy played without any of the all-pro starters, the Dubs proved again at home in San Francisco against the Clippers.
Draymond and the Splash Brothers plus one and, how do you spell Wiggins? Dub-i-g-g-i-n-s. Plus of course, the earthquake-proof foundation on which the team has stood for a while -- Kevon Looney. Everyone else actually learning the dance well enough to do it – mostly – on the court.
But Friday’s game against the Jazz? Well, it seems to be working, very well if not perfectly, but no one can report the game without mentioning Jordan Poole, Tony Lamb, JaMychal Green, Donte DiVincenzo, Jonathan Kuminga and others because each one had one or more crucial highlight moments. In other words, the dance is working -- Steve Kerr seems to know what he’s doing. And the Jazz is a good team.
But – Jazz in Utah? Really? I know some teams have inherited their names from their former cities, but Jazz in Utah?
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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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Joe Montana -- From the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee | |
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Over the years I’ve ran into Joe Montana on several occasions throughout the Bay Area. One such occasion was at the annual Keena Turner Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament held every June at the Ruby Hill Golf Course. I was a photographer for Body Armor sports drink, who had a booth set up at one of the holes along the course. As the celebrities and athletes came to our hole to tee off they would stop by to grab a drink, take photos and sign autographs. When Joe Montana showed up he was all smiles and laughing with his golf partners. He took a few photos at our booth, signed a few autographs, grabbed a drink and continued with his game. I was fortunate to get this signature on my photo and a handshake.
Rich Yee, Sports Today photographer
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You may know the top scoring NFL players, but who was the first NFL player to score 2000 points in their NFL career, finishing his career in 1976 with 2002 points?
The record stood until 2010.
Two hints:
The top 25 NFL scorers are PLACEKICKERS!
He is one of four high-scoring placekickers in the
NFL Hall of Fame and played for a local team!
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Kenton Grua at the oars of his record-setting dory,
The Emerald Mile, immortalized in Kevin Fedarko’s
highly recommended award-winning book.
Photo by Rudi Petschek.
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Saint Mary's Gaels 53
Kansas Jayhawks 73
November 26, 2022
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Saint Mary's forward Ali Bamberger was the only Gael to score in double figures (12 points) in their 73-53 defeat to the Kansas Jayhawks at UCU Pavilion on Saturday, November 26th. Caption and photo
by Darren Yamashita.
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Cal Defeated By Clemson At Emerald
Coast Classic
Bears’ Free-Throw Shooting Keeps It Close
In 67-59 Loss
NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Three Golden Bears scored in double figures as California fell short in a 67-59 loss to Clemson in the third-place game at the Emerald Coast Classic on Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers (5-2) rebounded from a 74-71 loss to No. 25 Iowa on Friday that ended a three-game win streak and were paced by 14 points from both Chase Hunter and Hunter Tyson. Cal remained winless on the season, dropping to 0-7.
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www.calbears.com
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Smooth Sailing
Jump leads the way with 19 points in 18 minutes
HONOLULU (AP) — Hannah Jump scored 11 of her 19 points before halftime and No. 2 Stanford eased past Grambling State 87-50 on the second day of the Rainbow Wahine Showdown on Saturday. The
Cardinal (7-1) never trailed and led the Tigers (1-6) by as many as 39.
Jump shot 7 of 9 from the field, including 5-of-7 shooting on 3-pointers in just 18 minutes.
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By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE.
www.gostanford.com
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SJSU Announces Additional Games on NBC Sports Bay Area and California
SAN JOSE, Calif. - NBC Sports Bay Area will televise 10 additional San José State contests over the next several months, announced by Director of Athletics Jeff Konya on Wednesday. The broadcasts will include baseball, men's basketball, women's basketball, women's gymnastics and softball. The Spartans and NBC Sports Bay Area teamed up to produce 14 games during the 2022-23 season after televising four in 2021-22.
"This partnership gives us a tremendous pathway to showcase our talented student-athletes throughout California to our fans, alumni and donors," said Konya. "We continue to witness strong numbers during these broadcasts and are excited about expanding to additional sports like gymnastics, baseball and softball."
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#AllSpartans / GoSpartans
www.sjsuspartans.com
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Saint Mary’s Drops Wooden Legacy Title Game in Overtime
ANAHEIM — The championship game of the of the 2022 Paycom Wooden Legacy had just about everything a fan could ask for. There were some big shots, there were great defensive plays, and the game went all the way into overtime. In the end, the battle between Saint Mary's and Washington came down to the team that made more shots, and that team was Washington. In overtime, Washington emerged victorious and handed the Gaels their first loss of the season, with a 68-64 final inside the Anaheim Convention Center Arena
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#GaelsRise
www.smcgaels.com
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Strong Team Effort Leads USF Past
Long Beach State
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Playing in their first back-to-back of the season, the USF Dons women's basketball team (5-2) showed very little signs of rust as they took control of Saturday's game early on their way to a 74-50 victory over the Long Beach State 49ers (2-3) at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center. The Dons wrapped up their 2022 USF Thanksgiving Classic by picking up a couple of wins as the Dons welcomed South Carolina State, Tulsa and Long Beach State to the Hilltop this weekend to compete.
Kennedy Dickie led the way for the Dons by recording her third double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Ioanna Krimili led all scorers with 18 points on Saturday afternoon. Providing another strong spark off the bench, Debora dos Santos put in 17 points and corralled five rebounds against the 49ers on Saturday afternoon in San Francisco.
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www.usfdons.com
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Efficient Shooting Leads Broncos To 86-76
Victory Over Iona
LAS VEGAS – Behind their most efficient shooting night of the season, Santa Clara men's basketball picked up a huge nonconference victory over Iona on Saturday night, knocking off the Gaels, 86-76, on neutral ground in the Orleans Arena.
The Broncos (5-2) were efficient in all facets of the game, tallying season-high percentages in shooting (52.0), 3-point shooting (50.0) and free throws (89.7), with seven of the eight players that saw the court finishing with at least seven points.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.santaclarabroncos.com
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The Winner's Circle Blues
--by Robert Moselle
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One of the most famous moments of auto racing took place at Laguna Seca in 1996. It would become known as "The Pass," and occurred when Alex Zanardi passed Bryan Herta on the inside of the Corkscrew on the last lap of the CART race to take the victory. I was in the winner's circle, prepared to present the Lee Moselle Trophy, which was awarded to the winner of the annual CART race. The trophy was named in honor of my father, who served as executive director of the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula, the nonprofit entity that operated the raceway, for 13 years.
The Corkscrew
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is an 11-turn, 2.2-mile road course in Monterey. One specific section, Turns 8 and 8A, commonly known as the Corkscrew, is unique in motorsports. The Corkscrew drops 59 feet between the entrance of Turn 8 to the exit of Turn 8A -- the equivalent of a five-story drop -- in only 450 feet of track length. From Turn 8 to Turn 9 the elevation falls 109 feet, or just over 10 stories.
Bryan Herta was in the lead in the Team Rahal-Letterman car, and I had my eye fixed on David Letterman as he paced around the winner's circle. It looked like a lock for Herta as he entered the Corkscrew, with Alex Zanardi apparently destined for second. But near the top of the Corkscrew, Herta took his normal line and left open an opportunity for the daredevil Zanardi, who outbraked him as they went into the turn. As Herta started in for Turn 8A, Zanardi blew by him. The crowd went wild as Alex took the checkered flag for Team Chip Ganassi and Joe Montana, and as Zanardi spun celebratory donuts all Letterman could do was stand silently in stunned disbelief.
(For a video of the last laps, with the final lap starting at 3:54 and The Pass at 4:40, click HERE.)
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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.
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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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Monday, November 28, through
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(MNF) Pittsburgh Steelers @ Indianapolis Colts, 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, November 29
Golden State Warriors @ Dallas Mavericks, 4:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Montreal Canadiens, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 30
San Jose Sharks @ Toronto Maple Leafs, 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 1
(TNF) Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots, 5:15 p.m.
Friday, December 2
Golden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls, 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 3
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets, 5:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Ottawa Senators, 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 4
San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:05 p.m.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Buffalo Sabres, 4 p.m.
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