Monday, Mar. 22 through Sunday, Mar. 28, 2021
Issue No. 373
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Kind of Blue (1959) remains one of the most popular jazz albums of all time, having sold over five million copies in the United States |
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Kind of Blue,
Reprise
by Andy Dolich
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Last week I wrote a piece about the great Jazz master Miles Davis
and basketball. (Reprinted below.)
There are many legendary Jazz quintets and now I'm asking for your all-time favorite quintets in these categories.
- Current NBA Players
- All-Time NBA Players
- All-Time Warriors (5)
- All-Time Bay Area players (5)
- All-Time New Orleans/Salt Lake City Jazz (5)
- All-Time NBA team with last name Davis
Let the selections begin by sending to: sportstoday@gmail.com
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While watching the NBA All-Star game from Atlanta I was reminded of Miles Davis’s jazz classic album, Kind of Blue. To me the greatest musicians and best ballers have many of the same skills.
When you look at the greatest hoopers in history
What do they all have in common?
Poise, grace, technical skill
But also…an ability to improvise
To read what the defense gives them
And still find a way to play their own tune
When certain teams hit the floor
It’s poetry in motion
Is a finger roll that much different than a drum roll?
Doesn’t a baseline hold a tune together
The way Draymond anchors the paint?
Watching Steph Curry dance, then go high off the glass
Is its own love supreme
And a team that’s in tune with one another
Makes the most beautiful music right before our eyes
A masterpiece that we’ll never see in same exact way again
It’s always live, always reinventing itself,
The jam goes on -- as long as there’s a stage
And there’s players hungry to play
When the Dub first came to the Bay in ‘62
They landed in San Francisco
At the same time, the Fillmore district
was full of jazz musicians defining the Bay Area sound
But jazz isn’t just about solos
It’s about playing off of one another
A fluid ensemble --
Give and goes are like trading fours
You don’t pass to the man,
You pass to the space
And let your teammate get to it
Whether it’s B-ball or Bee-Bop
It don’t mean a thing if ain’t got that….
Basketball, like jazz, is about your ability to imagine
To stretch what’s possible,
Increase your range
Extend notes
Or cut them in half, quarters, make them stutter step
Then pass to the open man
Splash, then slap his hand.
Yes -- Basketball and jazz have a lot in common
It’s not what you play
It’s how you play it.
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The 2021 All-Star game had a tune all its own
Timeless -- Miles Davis and Charlie Parker
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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 COO of the Fan Controlled Football (FCF) and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies.
Dolich is also co-author of the book:
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California Golden Bears 9
California Baptist Lancers 8
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Cal Bears sophomore Dylan Beavers hits a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth as the Bears defeated the California Baptist Lancers, 9-8, at Evans Diamond on Sunday, March 21. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Beavers approaches home as teammates wait for him to touch the plate. The homer capped a comeback from three runs down in the eighth inning.
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Junior catcher Cole Elvis stops his momentum and slides his foot under the tag of Lancers catcher Connor Clift to score the tying run in the eighth inning. Elvis went 3-for-4 with a homer and 3 RBIs. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Sophomore Steven Zobac pitched two scoreless innings to earn the victory.
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A's, Giants, Warriors,
Kings & Sharks Schedules
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Who on the team would Reyes Moronta trust to cook him a meal? Hear all about that and more in this episode of Catchin' Up with San Francisco Giants reliever, Reyes Moronta.
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Six-person suites for 2021 regular season games are on sale now for $594 for select April games. Suites provide a great option for groups larger than four to enjoy an A's game together. All private suites include six tickets, a private restroom, and Coliseum snacks.
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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What feat did John Lee Richmond, better known as J. Lee
or Lee Richmond, accomplish as a Major League Baseball first?
(See answer below...)
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Stanford Cardinal 0
Cal Bears 1
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Stanford defender Julia Leontini (#26) and California midfielder Paige Metayer (#23) head the ball. California over Stanford, 1–0, in a rivalry match at Cagan Stadium, Stanford University on March 20, 2021 at Stanford.
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California sophomore goalkeeper Angelina Anderson (#00) leaps to save the ball, one of her nine saves during the game. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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Stanford RS sophomore goalkeeper Katie Meyer (#19) is unable to stop California sophomore forward Mia Fontana’s (#25) shot. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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California forwards Emma Westin (#8), Natalie Hueston (#27) and midfielder Kaylee Nguyen (#28) (L-R) celebrate California forward Mia Fontana’s (#25) goal in the 42nd minute. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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BUS 180 — Technology and Innovation
in the Year of Empty Arenas
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Quarter: Spring
Course Format: Live Online
(About Formats)
Date(s): Apr 13 - Jun 1
Drop Deadline: Apr 15
Tuition: $545
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Day(s): Tuesdays
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 7:00 - 8:50 pm (PT)
Unit: 1
Instructor: Andy Dolich
Status: Registration opens Feb. 22, 8:30 a.m. (PT)
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Stanford Continuing Studies
Many of the 140 million fans who would have attended live sporting events in the last year have taken a seat in front of the television and other digital devices as the pandemic has kept arenas and stadiums empty or with greatly reduced in-person spectators. The same is true for cultural and arts entertainment venues. Despite the physical divide, fans and audiences are getting involved because innovators are exploring new strategies of engagement. Focusing on spectator sports, this course will explore the creative realities of fan-immersive experiences based on new sports platforms such as FCF (Fan Controlled Football) along with fantasy sports, avatars, video streaming, virtual ticketing, and more. We also will look at the future long-term interplay of business economics and fan engagement, and how—if and when live spectators can physically re-enter venues, even at reduced capacity—industry innovators will be exploring new technologies to enhance the experiences for the virtual and live spectators of the world of sports and entertainment. Scheduled as guest speakers for this course are Jamie Pardi, co-founder and CEO, FanCompass; David Yorke, co-founder, Umpires Media; Sohrob Farudi, co-founder and CEO, Fan Controlled Football; Mindi Bach, senior director of sports PR, Oracle; and Ted Griggs, former executive
at NBC Sports Group.
Andy Dolich, President, Dolich Consulting; Chief Operating Officer, Fan Controlled Football League
Andy Dolich has held executive positions in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. He is a co-author of 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won't Go Pro, a co-host of the podcast Life in the Front Office, and a columnist
for the Ultimate Sports Guide.
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In the Shadow of Obscurity |
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Author Arif Khatib (above left)
As a person who has traveled the world and chronicled his journey, and recently completed his memoirs for his family, Arif Khatib set out to create a book that would combine three of his passions: sports, history and social justice, while shining a much-needed light on the contributions of forgotten and unheard-of athletes of color. The Shadow of Obscurity: Toiling in a Reluctant Society realizes his vision.
Author Pete Elman (above right)
Pete Elman is a musician, journalist, author and teacher. Originally from Washington, D.C., he grew up loving rock and roll, sports and history. His father, a Justice Department lawyer who argued cases in the Supreme Court—most notably Brown vs. Board of Education—imbued in young Peter a strong sense of social justice.
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Where The Bay Comes To Play! |
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The BEST Bay Area sports photos from
Michael Zagaris, Ed Jay, Rich Yee, Darren Yamashita,
Ron Sellers, Alex Ho, Rob Edwards, Kenneth Wong,
Timothy Reynolds and Larry Rosa
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San Jose Earthquakes Update |
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Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill to captain U.S. U-23 National Team during Olympic qualifying
23-year-old entering fifth season with San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill was selected as captain of the United States U-23 National Team for the Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship in Guadalajara, Mexico through a vote by players and coaches. The tournament will see two teams from the North America, Central America and Caribbean region qualify for
this summer's Olympics.
"Jackson is a leader for this group on and off the field," said U-23 head coach Jason Kreis. "After tallying votes, he was the clear choice to captain this team during Olympic qualifying. He's well-suited to the way we want to play and his experience with this system will help him anchor our midfield during this difficult tournament. Jackson is an incredibly hard worker and I'm proud of how much he's grown over the last two years."
Yueill, 23, wore the captain's armband for the Earthquakes in 2020 and proceeded to lead the club in minutes played that season while helping the team to its first MLS Cup Playoff berth since 2017. The Quakes signed Yueill to a new multi-year contract last October that extends beyond the
2022 FIFA World Cup.
With nine caps for the senior U.S. National Team, Yueill carries the most senior international experience of any player on the roster. The midfielder was called to the very first training camp of the U-23 USMNT cycle in March 2019 and made his senior team debut a few months later against Jamaica in Washington D.C. The Minnesota native played in all three of the USMNT's victories during the inaugural Concacaf Nations League in fall 2019 and started both of the senior team's domestic matches in 2020.
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Roots Fam,
We’re one step closer to being able to celebrate together in the stands at Laney College.
The State of California announced this week a change in COVID status in Alameda County from purple to red tier, which allows for 20% capacity of fans in-stadium. While the players have started their training on the field, Roots front office has been working behind the scenes for months to ensure that fans feel safe while still maintaining the incredible atmosphere that has come to be expected from a Roots Game Day.
If you haven’t already secured your 2021 Roots Membership we suggest you do so today, as Members will receive priority access to attend all home games that have COVID capacity restrictions in place. We look forward to announcing the Home Opener and the full 2021 Roots Season Schedule very soon.
Be a part of Oakland history by securing your 2021 Membership for Roots debut season in the USL Championship.
For more information or questions, please contact us at tickets@rootssc.com or call (510) 488-1144.
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Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff |
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On June 12, 1880, Richmond pitched the first "perfect game,"
striking out five, allowing only three balls to be hit out of the infield and, remarkably, got one of his 27 outs when the right fielder threw the batter out at first base.
Suggestions? Caught me off-base for misinformation?
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Recent Facebook Albums to Enjoy |
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California Golden Bears drop California Baptist Lancers, 9-8, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Captions and photos by Darren Yamashita
Stanford Cardinal suffers home defeat to Cal Bears, 0-1, Saturday, March 20, 2021. Photos and captions by Alex Ho
Golden State Warriors thump Utah Jazz, 131-119, Sunday, March 14, 2021. Photos by Rich Yee
Stanford Cardinal tops UC Irvine Anteaters, 8-6, Sunday, March 14, 2021. Captions and photos by Darren Yamashita
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, Mar. 22 through
Sunday, Mar. 28, 2021
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Monday, March 22
Sacramento Kings @ Cleveland Cavaliers, 4 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Chicago White Sox, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23
Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Cleveland Indians, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24
Sacramento Kings vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres, 7:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Chicago White Sox, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 25
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Seattle Mariners, 1:05 p.m.
Friday, March 26
Golden State Warriors vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Arizona Coyotes, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 27
Sacramento Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Texas Rangers, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Arizona Coyotes, 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 28
San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland A's, 1:05 p.m.
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