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September 12, 2022
Issue No. 450
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The Truth Won't Fade Away
By Dave Newhouse
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Colin Kaepernick turns 35 in two months, which means his football career -- just in case anyone believes otherwise — is over. Finished, Kaput.
Kaepernick hasn’t played since 2016, and he only played six NFL seasons up to that point, all with the San Francisco 49ers. And now it’s adamantly clear that he is unwanted by them or the entire National Football League.
Oh, the Las Vegas Raiders, the king of reclamation projects, i.e. George Blanda and Jim Plunkett, gave Kaepernick a look-see within the last year, and quickly looked away. Whatever he once had as a quarterback is no longer there.
Thus his career amounted to a campfire, not a bonfire, a failed projection for which he is largely responsible because he, personally, doused his own fire.
Which brings up the ultimate question: When he turns 50 in November 2037, and he reflects on his life, as we all seem to do in our middle years, will he regret, in effect, removing himself from the game he loved because of deep personal convictions?
There is no reason for him even now to question those convictions, but will he chastise himself for not balancing them better with football, so that he wouldn’t have needed to leave the game he loved.
Of course, at 50, Colin Kaepernick will be, largely, a memory — a reference point more than instant recall. The NFL has a way of moving past its alumni, even those it purposely buried, like Kaepernick.
The league re-treads quarterbacks like tires, with perennial backups moving from team to team. Kaepernick had true talent, often leading the 49ers in passing and rushing on Sundays. Don’t forget, he did take the 49ers to a Super Bowl, before he saw himself as part-activist, part-athlete. Or NFL suicide.
No other 49er in history went through such a personality conversion, from affable to distant. From positive interviews to barely responsive, he began sitting or kneeling during the National Anthem, incurring the wrath of even the nation’s President, who “Trumped" that Kaepernick should be “fired.”
Kaepernick then increased his verbiage, protesting police brutality and racial inequality. Those two elements exist, no doubt, but not on ultra-sensitive NFL ears, a drumming sound that drummed Kaepernick out of the league. Becoming a free agent, he filed a grievance against NFL owners, accusing them of collusion in refusing to sign him. He withdrew that grievance in 2019 after reaching a confidential seven-figure settlement with the league.
Seven figures is chump change in the NFL, which pays its commissioner upwards of $50 million annually. Kaepernick pledged to donate $1 million to “organizations working in oppressed communities,” and then followed through with those donations.
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Colin Kaepernick appeared on the cover of Time magazine for the
October 3, 2016 edition. Photo by Michael Zagaris.
Kaepernick received numerous honors for his activism and philanthropy, including GQ Magazine’s Citizen Of The Year, Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award, Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award, and the Ripple of Hope Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice of Human Rights.
Let’s not overlook Kaepernick’s full story because it, too, contains humanism. He was a bi-racial child adopted by Rick and Teresa Kaepernick in Turlock, where he was drafted out of Pitman High School as a hard-throwing pitcher by the Chicago Cubs (43rd round, 2009). But he opted for his only football scholarship, at the University of Nevada, where he set an NCAA Division I career record with 10,000 passing yards and 4,000 rushing yards. And he graduated with a 4.0 grade-point average in business management, rooming with a pet tortoise.
Make no mistake, there is a good side to Colin Kaepernick, whose activism is from the heart. And there is a heartlessness to the NFL, and its callous ownerships. Unfortunately for Kaepernick, heartlessness tackled heart, and he must live with his ostracism, wherever he is, and whatever he is doing.
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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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Renown motor sports photographer Usaburu Kikuchi risked his life in 1937 to secure this image of Daniel Musso tipping over at the Lavallol circuit in Argentina.
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Letters to the Editor
Niners Horror Show
It's a safe bet that if you have found this Letter, you watched the 49ers game and already know how horrible it was. I'm not here to throw stones at anyone, and certainly not to dish out praise. I just have no other place to turn to express my disappointment and horror besides the Sports Today Letters to the Editor safety valve.
After all these months and endless controversies, to watch us squander a lead and commit endless penalties vs. an inferior team we should have soundly thrashed, was just plain awful. Might it be the needed reality check of lowered expectations we fans should have for this season, or the triple-vente-mocha the team needs for next week?
Stay tuned. Thanks, ST, I feel better.
Jacques Diamond
Oakland, CA
Mafia Confessions!
As a Buffalo Bills fan, I enjoyed Thursday's triumph over the Rams.
I am also here to confess that I am a member of the Mafia! (The "Bills Mafia!" Ha Ha).
Jerry Monkman
South San Francisco, CA
My One Link to Reality
The baseball season must not be allowed to end. Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper are my one link to reality: funnier than any late-night show and more informative than C-SPAN.
When the cameras focus on a 12-year-old kid as he eats a hot dog at his birthday celebration in the stands -- they describe the action and Kruk sums it all up with a "Happy Birthday, Meat!"
Or intensive studies of personalities in the crowd, be they families from Fresno or parties in the suites. Of course, their baseball knowledge is unmatched. They provide the one break in the day when I actually LOL.
I need baseball and I need Kruk and Kuip, my one link to reality. Play reruns or "Best Of" games, but make them stay on the air! I am sure I speak for many fans.
Kristen LaRue
San Francisco
Applause!
I am loving the awesome articles! Very good ones last issue! (https://conta.cc/3ARAJ2m)
I especially loved the old photos of Dave Newhouse plus his commentary on JFK and then the eloquent tennis commentary by Pete Elman. Both Andy Dolich and Howard Pearlstein were good as well!
Ann Cooke
Alameda, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Cal Bears 20, UNLV Rebels 14
Oakland A's 9, Atlanta Braves 10
Oakland Roots SC 2, Phoenix Rising 0
San Jose Earthquakes 0, FC Cincinnati 6
Stanford Cardinal 28, USC Trojans 41
Features & Commentary
Alan Ledford, by ADC Partners
Billie Jean King -- From the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee
Dave Stewart, by Ed Jay
MLB Rule Changes for 2023, by Robert Moselle, Esq.
QB Controversy -- Boring! Boring! Boring! by Howard Pearlstein
The Truth Won't Fade Away, by Dave Newhouse
Tim Hardaway, by Ed Jay
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IndyCar 2022 season finale: Alex Palou wins Firestone Grand Prix | |
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On Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou, the 2021 IndyCar Series champion, broke through for his first win of the season in the final race of the season.
Photo by Rich Yee.
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Oakland A's 9
Atlanta Braves 10
September 6, 2022
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Former Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson marked his return to the Coliseum with a three-run homer as the Atlanta Braves defeated the A's, 10-9, at RingCentral Coliseum on Tuesday, September 6th. Caption and
photo by Daren Yamashita.
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Cal Bears 20
UNLV Rebels 14
September 10, 2022
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Freshman running back Jaydn Ott (#6) leaps over the defense off-tackle for his first of two touchdowns on the day. The Golden Bears played host to the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels (UNLV) at FTX Field at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. Final score: Cal 20, UNLV 14.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Running back Jaydn Ott (#6) caught a 12-yard swing pass and took to the air to score his second of two touchdowns in the first quarter.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Late in the fourth quarter, with the Rebels down by only six, senior and team co-captain Daniel Scott (#32) rushed on a safety blitz, disrupting the play and caused an incomplete pass and turnover on downs.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Being recognized by Cal Athletics and the crowd during a timeout in the second quarter, two-time National Champion in the hammer throw Camryn Rogers flashes her two NCAA National Championship rings and a wonderful smile. To view a game 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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Stanford Cardinal 28
USC Trojans 41
September 10, 2022
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Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) sprints downfield in the second quarter. McKee completed 20 of 35 attempts for 220 yards with two interceptions but the Cardinal fell, 41-28, to the visiting USC Trojans.
Caption and photo by Rich Yee.
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The scoreboard reflects the Cardinal's first loss of the season, a 41-28 defeat by the No. 10 USC Trojans on The Farm on Saturday, Sept. 10. Stanford's next opponent are the Washington Huskies in Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 24, time TBD. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo
by Rich Yee.
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Get ready to pack your bags for sunny Arizona! We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Spring Training schedule is officially out. We will begin Cactus League play when we face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. Our Spring Training slate will conclude with an exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Monday, March 27. | |
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Dave Stewart, the Oakland A's 1989 All-Star and World Series champion, had his number 34 retired prior to Sunday's home game against the Chicago White Sox. Stewart's former manager, Tony La Russa, was in attendance. Stewart is pictured earlier this year with sports marketing executive Andy Dolich. Photo by Ed Jay. | |
Tim Hardaway, Golden State Warriors | |
Former Golden State Warriors guard Tim Hardaway was inducted into the 2022 class for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday evening in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hardaway is pictured earlier this year. Photo by Ed Jay. | |
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MLB Rule Changes for '23
by Robert Moselle, Esq.
This is a brief summary of the major MLB-announced rules:
the Big Three: A pitch timer, limits on defensive shifts and bigger bases. These rules have been tested in approximately 8,000 Minor League games dating back to last season, which is the equivalent of 3 1/2 complete Major League seasons.
Pitch Timer: there will be a 30-second timer between batters. Between pitches, there will be a 15-second timer with the bases empty and a 20-second timer with runners on base.
Defensive Shift Limits: The defensive team must have a minimum of four players on the infield, with at least two infielders completely on either side of second base.
Bigger Bases: The bases, which traditionally have been 15 inches square, will instead be 18 inches square. Home plate is unchanged. The primary purpose, it is said, is the safety at first base caused by collisions.
A few comments on how the new rules may play out: The minutiae for each subsection may be found on the MLB.com link. There should soon be an asterisk for future stolen base records, as the new rules favor the runners in general and the bases are even bigger.
The Pitch Timer could take a physical toll on pitchers, who will now have to throw when the clock, and not physical comfort controls. Certain pitchers also appear to need a little extra time to "regroup," so this may need to be revisited. It can take a while to get ready to hurl a 104.5 mph fastball, as in Camilo Doval, who has a tendency to wander and ponder. Defensive shifts have worn out the welcome mat, although some teams (like the Giants) learned how to effectively utilize the bunt in response.
As to larger bases, the primary purpose, it is said, is the safety at first base caused by collisions. Then why not just change first base and leave the others alone?
Que sera sera!
https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-2023-rule-changes-pitch-timer-larger-bases-shifts
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Robert Moselle is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and San Francisco Law School, where he served as Alumni President from 1985-1992. His general practice in S.F. included the legendary Mabuhay Gardens, many musicians and a wide variety of practice areas and clients. In 1992 he founded the Center for Continuing Education, CCE, a State Bar of California MCLE (Minimum Continuing Legal Education) approved provider, based in Monterey, for which he serves as Executive Director. He drafts Haikus, Letters and Articles for Sports Today and assists in marketing and editing capacities as well. He may be reached through CCE: https://www.cce-mcle.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertamoselle/
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QB Controversy --
Boring! Boring! Boring!
by Howard Pearlstein
Ahh, the old QB controversy – WHEN will journalists find some other moldy bits of Danger! Threat! Watch out!” gristle to chew on….
First of all, every player looks to the player ahead of him.
Some do it in a competitive way (they didn’t get to the NFL by not being competitive when it’s needed). But some are trying to improve their game.
I doubt that any DBs on the 49ers (or possibly anywhere in the NFL) think they could replace Nick Bosa, at least not now. But they all seem to be looking to him for information on improving the mastery of their craft.
In the right environment, players willingly learn from each other.
Trent Williams was quoted last week in the Sporting Green about needing to refine his technique because Bosa kept hitting his right hand on pass rushes, picking up on a “tell” that Williams didn’t realize he was giving.
Is it too simple to point out that among other things – talent, practice, training, etc., you don’t get to be All-Pro if you don’t take information being given to you by coaches and other players,
They might even --- gasp! – they just might even behave like adults.
So how come it seems too bizarre for journalists to think that two grown men – top level professionals on the same team, both making ungodly amounts of money (at least before all the deductions and expenses) for how highly their abilities are rated -- past, present, and future – is it too far-fetched to think they just might have developed some sort of a symbiotic relationship because their situation is one of common interest?
Especially since one of them is still a sort of newbie, just starting his time as an NFL starter, fiercely talented with what is considered an almost endless upside potential, who KNOWS there’s so much he will have to learn to reach those heights, and that it's going to come fast and hard from games in the coming season.
And the other QB with years of experience on the highest level, willing to take the second spot because the kid needs a good solid, top-level backup if he’s hit in a way that a 15-yard penalty doesn’t really cover. And while he’s there, offering information to the younger player to help him get to his full abilities, something about which the kid has repeatedly expressed his increase in comfort, having a very good experienced QB willing to be a sort of mentor, giving notes during and after games, even though he, like every other player, would rather be in there, playing..
It’s called “love of the game” and “love of his team.”
So – journalists -- try some new ideas. Lest you find yourselves replaced by some hot, young, newbie from Stanford or CCSF or even some high schooler who knows he’s got to do something new and interesting, even amusing, to get attention.
It’s the cardinal sin of writing, as was explained to me many years ago by a respected writer (but in a sort of kindly way):
“You can get away with whatever you want. You can call them all horse’s asses and worse. But for the love of God – don’t be boring.”
Go 9ers...
p.s. -- At least there were some bright spots in yesterday's game and one of them was Talanoa Hufanga, who tore up the Chicago offense.
I remembered his part in the most amazing and second most memorable play in 49ers history (after The Catch). Last year against Green Bay, after the D had held the Packers to 3-and-out inside their own 10, Jordan Willis blocked the punt and Hufanga caught it in the air and ran it in for a touchdown.
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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 tying 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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Billie Jean King -- From the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee | |
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Sometime in the mid-1980s, tennis legend Billie Jean King and a few other former professional tennis players visited Kadena Air Base, on Okinawa, Japan as part of the USO tour to benefit overseas
troop morale.
In an exhibition match she was paired with a male pro player and they played a set against a mixed pair of military members. After the game all the visiting tennis players did a meet-and-greet with a select group of the troops, including myself. She was very nice to chat with and signed the below photo for me.
Rich Yee, Sports Today photographer
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff | |
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Something that will NEVER repeat itself in MLB.
What pitcher earned entry into the MLB Hall of Fame
with pitching two games in one day, FIVE TIMES,
as part of his stats?
On THREE of those occasions, he won both games.
I don't expect anyone to know. Call this Obscure Trivia!
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San Jose Earthquakes 0
FC Cincinnati 6
September 10, 2022
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Earthquakes 0, FC Cincinnati 6
Quakes visit Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, Sept. 14
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to FC Cincinnati 6-0 on Saturday evening at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. FC Cincinnati took a 1-0 lead in the 45th minute, and later scored five more goals in the second half.
The Earthquakes will continue on the road to face the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The match will kick off from Dick’s Sporting Goods Park at 7 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Bay Area, KNBR 1050 (English), and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.sjearthquakes.com
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Oakland Roots 2
Phoenix Rising 0
September 10, 2022
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Oakland Roots Take All Three Points in Arizona Thanks to Lindo Mfeka Brace
Oakland got on the scoreboard quickly, when Lindo Mfeka cut inside and gave Roots the 1-0 lead in the 5th minute with a curling strike. Phoenix almost conceded to Oakland again within two minutes but Oakland were just unable to find the final ball. Phoenix had their first chance go off the post at the 25 minute mark as Oakland remained in the lead. Oakland responded right away to that chance when Ottar found the perfect pass to Mfeka who doubled Roots lead with a chipped finish and a brace of his own. Oakland continued the momentum through the first half as they went into the break up 2-0.
Phoenix Rising made two changes at the half to change things up and had the pressure on Roots for the first time early in the second half. Santi Moar rattled the crossbar in the 60th minute but Rising were unable to find the back of the net for the first hour of the match. Both teams made changes halfway through the second half as Oakland looked to solidify the lead. Emrah Klimenta went down in the second half as Joseph Nane took over the captain's armband. As the game went deep into stoppage time, Roots made two more changes and still maintained their 2-0 advantage. As the final whistle blew, Oakland took all three points and pulled to within one of the final playoff spot.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.oaklandrootssc.com
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DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals scheduled for July 28-30 at Sonoma Raceway in 2023
Becomes the final event of the Western Swing
Sonoma, Calif (September 6, 2022) – The DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals will come thundering back to Sonoma Raceway the weekend of July 28-30, 2023, the series announced yesterday as part of its full 2023 season schedule release.
The 2023 date will fall one week later than the event this past July, but as usual the Friday night session under the lights will kick off this thrilling three-day event. The DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals will be the third and final stop of the three-track Western Swing next summer.
“It’s great to have NHRA back next summer on the new date,” said raceway executive vice president and general manager Jill Gregory. “We’re proud to be part of the Western Swing and love bringing this adrenaline-filled event to our enthusiastic fans.”
Every ticket is a pit pass, giving fans additional access to see these extreme racing vehicles up close and the teams in competitive action. Tickets and camping information for the 2023 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals weekend can be found by visiting SonomaRaceway.com or calling 800-970-RACE (7223).
www.sonomaraceway.com
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Pac-12 Announces Women’s Basketball
Weekly Schedule
Bears Open Conference Play At Stanford
SAN FRANCISCO – The California women's basketball team's weekly conference matchups and site designations have been set for the 2022-23 season, the Pac-12 announced Thursday.
The conference is returning to its 18-game format from last season and not going to the 20-game format as announced last summer. Also, new this year all rivalry games have been separated with the first game being played on a mutually agreed upon date in the month of December and during the traditional nine-week conference shell. Cal will travel to Stanford to take on the Cardinal on Dec. 23 to open Pac-12 play; the Bears will not host Washington or Washington State this year and will not travel to Oregon or Oregon State.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.calbears.com
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Stewart Wins in Debut
Stanford teams sweep USF Invitational
SAN FRANCISCO – Stanford freshman Riley Stewart, making her collegiate debut, won the women's race at the USF Invitational and highlighted a Stanford team sweep at Golden Gate Park on Saturday morning.
The No. 5 Stanford women placed seven among the top 10 to score 21 points, far ahead of runner-up San Francisco with 87. Stewart pulled away on the last of three 2,000-meter laps over the 6-kilometer (3.73-mile) course that began and ended at Hellman Hollow and looped around the Polo Fields and clocked 20:48.6.
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By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE
www.gostanford.com
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Watch Episode 6 of The Charge
Episode 6
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State Athletics' All-Access Show, The Charge, aired its sixth episode last Thursday, Sept. 1 on NBC Sports Bay Area to conclude the first season of this unique storytelling program. The show featured stories on SJSU alum Dick Vermeil's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the new Silicon Valley Glow floor that was installed in the Provident Credit Union Event Center, new women's basketball head coach April Phillips and the Spartan Athletics Center that will be completed in July 2023. The Charge, stories of SJSU Athletics, concluded its first season with six episodes
- There are several re-airs scheduled throughout each month on NBC Sports California
- The show is produced by Atomic Productions, Inc., along with SJSU Athletics
- Fans will get an in-depth look at the student-athletes, teams and the department in a new unique way
- Fans can look for the second season of The Charge to air sometime in November on NBC Sports Bay Area and California
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For a full report, click HERE
#AllSpartans / GoSpartans
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Streak of Eight-Straight Road Games
Begins for Gaels
MORAGA, Calif. – Saint Mary's Men's Soccer begins a stretch of eight-straight road games on Thursday night with a trip to San Jose, followed by a Monday night match up at UC Irvine.
The start time for Thursday's game with San Jose State was pushed back from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. due to the expected high temperatures in the South Bay on Thursday. The SJSU Women's Soccer Team will play before the men's game, so both start times were pushed back and the men's game will begin approximately 30 minutes after the women's game is completed.
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For a full report, click HERE.
#GaelsRise
www.smcgaels.com
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Dons Tie Golden Bears Under the Fog
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- On a foggy cool night on the Hilltop, the USF Dons women's soccer team (2-1-2) battled hard with fellow Bay Area school the California Golden Bears (2-1-1) in a match that ended in a 1-1 tie at Negoesco Stadium on Thursday evening.
Battling through typical San Francisco conditions that made it hard to see the other side of the field, the Dons defense was strong throughout as they battled hard to earn the draw against another quality opponent.
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For a full report, click HERE
www.usfdons.com
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Walter's Hat Trick Leads Women's Soccer
to Win at Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. – A quick goal set the tone for Santa Clara women's soccer as they rolled to a 4-1 victory at Oregon on Thursday night.
The Broncos (2-4) struck quickly, on a goal from Izzy D'Aquila in the third minute and the offense continued throughout. Farrah Walters, making her first career start, assisted on D'Aquila's goal and then added a hat trick for her first collegiate points. D'Aquila also had two assists with Lucy Mitchell and Colby Barnett adding one apiece.
The Ducks (1-2-3) got their goal early in the second half to briefly get back in it at 3-1 but Santa Clara kept its offensive pressure going and would get the tally back late in the period.
For a full report, click HERE.
www.santaclarabroncos.com
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During his first eight years in the majors,
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The "Ironman" died in 1929. His web presence is pretty broad. Much more info than I need to know.
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Cal Bears 20, UNLV Rebels 14, September 10, 2022.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
Stanford Cardinal 28, USC Trojans 41, September 10, 2022.
Photos by Rich Yee.
Oakland A’s 9, Atlanta Braves 10, September 6, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Stanford Cardinal 41, Colgate Raiders 10, September 3, 2022.
Photos by Rich Yee.
San Jose State Spartans 21, Portland State Vikings 17,
September 1, 2022. Photos by Alex Ho.
Oakland A’s 4, New York Yankees 1, August 29, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Oakland A’s 20-Game Win Streak Celebration, August 29, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita
Oakland A’s 5, Seattle Mariners 3, August 21, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
2012 San Francisco Giants Reunion Ceremony, August 13, 2022.
Photo by Darren Yamashita.
World Dog Surfing Championships, August 7, 2022.
Photos by Rich Yee.
Golden State Warriors Championship Parade, June 20, 2022.
Photos by Ed Jay.
Golden State Warriors Championship Parade, June 20, 2022.
Photos by Rich Yee.
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, September 12, through
Sunday, September 18, 2022
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Monday, September 12
San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves, 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday, September 13
San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves, 6:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers, 5:05 p.m.
Wednesday, September 14
San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves, 12:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers, 5:05 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Colorado Rapids, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 15
Oakland A's @ Houston Astros, 4:20 p.m.
Friday, September 16
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:15 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Houston Astros, 5:10 p.m.
Saturday, September 17
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Houston Astros, 4:10 p.m
San Jose Earthquakes @ FC Dallas, 7:30 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC @ New York Red Bulls II, 7 p.m.
Cal Bears @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, September 18
San Francisco 49ers v. Seattle Seahawks, 1:05 p.m.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals, 1:25 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4:08 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Houston Astros, 11:10 a.m
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FIELD OF PLAY
WILL BE PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 4, 2022
For the past 60 years, Michael Zagaris has taken his camera behind the scenes of the NFL, capturing the moments that define America’s game. With unparalleled access—42 Super Bowls, 49 seasons as team photographer for the San Francisco 49ers, and a behind-the-scenes passport to the rest of the NFL—Zagaris takes his aim beyond the field and to the locker room, the bench, the practices, and the training camps. His intimate portraits convey the nerves, the tension, the pain, and the elation with emotional depth and the clarity of a longtime insider.
With contributions from celebrated Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Fred Biletnikoff, as well as text from renowned sportswriter Steve Cassady and sociologist Dr. Harry Edwards, Field of Play highlights Zagaris’s storied career as a photographer, showcasing the irresistible force of football and celebrates its enduring presence.
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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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