Monday, March 21, 2022
Issue No. 425
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You won’t see Arizona Diamondback and former San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner taking swings at the plate anymore with the new Universal Designated Hitter rule starting this season |
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MLB 2022 Season:
Back to the Past and Future
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After a short Spring Training because of the 99-day lockout by owners, each team will embark on their regular 162-game journey for the 2022 season, beginning on April 7.
New this 2022 Season
- DH (Designated Hitter) now will be Universal. Sorry “old school” National League fans.
- Pitchers will no longer have a spot in the batting order. Sorry for Madison Bumgarner.
- Playoffs will expand from 10 teams (five each league) to 12 teams (six each league). Owners happy, more money.
- Three Divisional winners and 3 Wild Card teams in each league. The top two division winners in each league will receive byes to the Division Series. The other four teams in each league will play best-of-three series in what will be called the Wild Card round, with the higher seed hosting all three games.
- No re-seeding for Division Series. The No. 1 seed plays the winner of the 4-5 series, and the No. 2 seed plays the winner of 3-6. No more games known as (Game 163) to decide playoff spots. Playoff spots will be determined through tiebreaker formulas.
- The Rule 5 Draft has been canceled for this season. Usually held each December, the Rule 5 Draft allows clubs without a 40-man roster to selected certain non-40 man roster players from other clubs. Clubs draft in reverse order of the standing from the previous season. No more.
- There will be complete 9-inning games for Double Headers. (Double-Headers are made-up from games lost because of lockout or rainouts this year.)
- No “automatic runner” at second base at the start of extra-innings. It didn’t look like baseball.
- Players’ uniforms will feature advertising, including patches on jerseys and decals on batting helmets. Owners happy, more money.
- The number of times a player can be optioned to the minor leagues in one season will be limited.
Back to the Future
Beginning in 2023, a Joint Competition Committee comprised of four active players and six members appointed by MLB, plus one umpire, will be tasked with making decisions on other changes, such as a pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts, larger bases, and the automatic ball/strike system. Any rule changes which the committee adopts can be implemented with 45 days notice to the players.
Pitch clocks will be used. There will be a ban on defensive shifts, an automatic ball/strike zone will exist and there will be larger bases. In 2023, teams will play five fewer games against division opponents, instead of playing one series against every team in the other league. Teams will continue to play their “rival” Inter-league team four times, twice at each ballpark.
More on pitch clocks: In 2021, MLB implemented a pitch clock in the Low-A West five weeks into the season, giving pitchers 15 SECONDS WITH NO ONE ON BASE and 17 SECONDS WITH RUNNERS ON. The average time of a nine-inning game dropped from 3 hours and 2 minutes to 2 hours and 41 minutes after the pitch clock was introduced, with offense jumping across the board.
MLB & MLPA agreed to host games or tours in the following locations over the next five years: México, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Asia, London and Paris.
Social Media news: Apple takes a Bite at Baseball. Apple now owns rights to the Friday night package of MLB games. They will have exclusive rights to telecast two “Friday Night Baseball” games each week, a total of about 50 games per year, in the U.S and eight countries overseas, via Apple TV Plus.
So let’s make if fun again, because in the end, it is a kid’s game.
Hasta la vista.
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Amaury Pi-Gonzalez is the lead Spanish play-by-play talent for the Oakland A's heard on flagship station 1010 KIQI San Francisco LeGrande and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com. For earlier articles by
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez published in Sports Today, click HERE.
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Astros manager (and former San Francisco Giants manager) Dusty Baker got a surprise when his son, Nationals second baseman Darren Baker and recent Cal graduate, brought out the lineup card before Sunday's game. Darren, a 23-year-old Nationals minor leaguer, was in a major league uniform and smiling as he carried out the lineup card. A few hours later, the younger Baker drove in the run that gave the Nationals a 3-2 win over his dad’s Astros in a game that would have been meaningless under normal circumstances |
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"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
--Rogers Hornsby
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Letters to the Editor
An Appropriate Honor
Thank you for the wonderful tribute to Lawrence Fan authored by Dave Newhouse in your last issue and I hope the San Jose State Spartans do name their press box the FAN Box (or however they may chose to use his name!). I was pleased to have met Mr. Fan several times at Levi Stadium for the annual Bay Area college football media events.
Ann Cooke
Alameda, CA
Are You People Cray-Cray?
"Elementary, my dear Watson!"
I'm talkin' to you, Jimmy Boy!
Deshaun Watson has reportedly been traded to the Cleveland Browns in a deal worth $230M guaranteed. Despite 22 lawsuits against him alleging sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage sessions, when those "disappeared," trade talks between the Texans and interested teams began. (Though he won't face criminal charges, Watson could still face punishment from the NFL, and the 22 civil cases against him remain active -- yawn).
Then, VOILA! P.T. Barnum arrived, as in Browns' owner Jimmy, "there's a sucker born every day," Haslam. Since officially taking over the Browns seven games into the 2012 season, and through the end of the 2020 regular season, Haslam had a 44-94-1 record as team owner (including going 0-16 in 2017). Now, per almost every NFL talking head, the Cleveland Browns want an "adult" at quarterback, and that is "not" Baker Mayfield.
Apart from the tawdry nature of this whole story, when Watson, a "seriously flawed" individual is rewarded with a $230 million contract, while fans struggle to fill up their gas tanks, what does this tell us? The gap between athletes' salaries and those of most fans is a major TURN-OFF -- and I may turn off my television if this situation doesn't come back to earth.
Jerry Monkman
South San Francisco
How to Translate Media Disinformation
In a recent issue of Sports Today, it was predicted by an astute S/T reader that Jimmy G would land in Miami, where Mike McDaniel, former 49ers offensive coordinator, had recently been named head coach, and 49ers' tight end coach, Jon Embree, who had been instrumental in the success of George Kittle, had followed. Yesterday, it was announced that RAHEEM MOSTERT, the 49ers star running back, had signed with the Dolphins. I heard about it on local TV news, about three hours after "Mr. Smokescreen," Matt Maiocco, had professed he had no knowledge of the Mostert news. Base salary reportedly $2,175,000 with a $750,000 signing bonus.
Apparently, Team LA-Z-BOY's post game man-with-the-mic, had "forgotten" that Mostert had perhaps the greatest performance by a rusher in NFC championship game history with 220 yards and four touchdowns in the Niners' win over the Packers in their Super Bowl LIV run, and was a true spark plug on the field with an upbeat, winner's personality as he mock-surfed after a TD.
When healthy, Mostert is UNSTOPPABLE. And smart enough to know where his talents are not appreciated. When asked by the Default-Setting Mr. T. on KNBR, if the Niners would sign Mostert, Maiocco replied, "Well, you can always get running backs cheap in the draft and Mostert's injury was really bad, so I just can't say." How about, "Just WON'T say." As an expert in how to translate media-babble into reality, I knew immediately what he meant -- "Goodbye most dynamic back in the NFL. Say hi to all your old coaches when you're on the beach." (And to Jimmy G, when he arrives).
Robert Moselle
Monterey, CA
Why We Hate The Boston Celtics
And THIS, ladies and gents, is why we HATE the Boston Celtics.
Said coach Steve Kerr on why he shouted at Marcus Smart for the play: “I thought it was a dangerous play. I thought Marcus dove into Steph’s knee and that’s what I was upset about. I have a lot of respect for Marcus. He’s a hell of a player, gamer, competitor. I coached him in the World Cup a few summers ago… We talked after the game and we’re good, but I thought it was a dangerous play. I just let him know.”
Kristen LaRue
San Francisco
USF Basketball News
We understand that Todd Golden, who recently led USF to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998, has accepted a new position as head men's basketball coach at the University of Florida, and that associate head coach Chris Gerlufsen has officially been promoted to serve as the 21st head coach of the Dons.
On behalf of USF basketball fans, let me state our appreciation for coach Golden's Herculean efforts, as USF has reassumed its rightful place as a NorCal Basketball Powerhouse. Based on all I have observed, I also have complete confidence that new head coach Chris Gerlufsen will continue this path to renewed greatness! Go Dons!
Sports Today Editorial Staff
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Golden State Warriors 108, San Antonio Spurs 110
Oakland Roots SC 1, Memphis 901 FC 2
San Francisco Falcons 16, Oregon Onyx 13
San Jose Earthquakes 0, Minnesota United 1
Stanford Cardinal (W) 78, Montana State Bobcats 37
USF Dons (W) 60, Air Force Falcons 64
USF Dons (M) 3, Santa Clara 8
Features & Commentary
A Special Time of Year, by Dave Newhouse
MLB 2022 Season: Back to the Past and Future, by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
Sports Guru answers Questions
Sports Haiku ©️ -- A Warriors-World Formula for Success
Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell, by Jonathan Givony
Organizations
Oakland A's
San Francisco Giants
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Golden State Warriors 108
San Antonio Spurs 110
Sunday, March 20
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San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson celebrates after scoring the go-ahead basket with 0.3 seconds remaining as the Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors, 110-108, at Chase Center on Sunday, March 20.
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Warriors guard Klay Thompson hit six 3-pointers, finishing with 24 points.
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Jamaree Bouyea, of the USF Dons, closed out his career with 36 points as the No. 10 Dons fell in overtime to No. 7 Murray State, 92-87 |
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A Special Time of Year
By Dave Newhouse
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How’s your heart, basketball diehard? Do you still feel a pulse?
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament just completed its first weekend, and once again March Madness was pure insanity.
What is it about March that makes it the most watchful sports month year-in-and-year out? The World Series is great, the Super Bowl is special, and the Masters golf and Kentucky Derby have their own historic holds, but they are a tea social likened to a Vikings feast when compared to March Madness.
This year’s college hoop fest is especially watchful, and that’s just the opening act as 68 teams, including the four play-ins, were pared to a Sweet Sixteen. A total of 13 teams with lower seedings — lower is better, not bad — were upset Thursday through Saturday. You couldn’t leave your couch for 10 minutes, from morning to night, worried that you might miss something momentous.
It’s sad that both Bay Area teams, Saint Mary’s and USF, didn’t make it to the Sweet Sixteen. The Dons took favored Murray State into overtime before losing, 92-87, despite a Stephen Curry-like performance by Jamaree Bouyea, who poured in 36 points. And the Gaels dismantled Indiana, 82-53, in the opening round with near-perfect execution, only then to be eliminated by UCLA, 72-56, in a dominant takedown.
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Fifth-seeded Saint Mary's routed No. 12 Indiana, 82-53
But there should be local pride inboth the Dons and Gaels, and good wishes to USF coach Todd Golden, who now has the same job at the University of Florida. Moving up, if that’s the correct terminology, doesn’t always prove successful. Perhaps that is why Randy Bennett has remained at Saint Mary’s, where he has achieved legendary status. Golden will try his hardest, though, to show that moving up is the right move.
By beating the Gaels, UCLA will take on North Carolina, which eliminated a No. 1 seed, defending champion Baylor, 93-86, in overtime, in a game that nearly defied description. Baylor was down 24 points in the second half, but whittled that margin down as North Carolina decelerated from high energy to reticent, giving in to Baylor’s hounding full-court press. But the Tar Heels hung on gamely for the victory.
But another stunner nearly ensued as darkness fell Saturday in Portland. No. 9 seed Memphis led by 10 points at halftime before top-seeded Gonzaga came to life for a spine-tingling 82-78 triumph to revisit the Sweet Sixteen once more.
Another huge surprise was 15th-seeded Saint Peter’s, of Jersey City, N.J., shocking No. 2 seed Kentucky, 85-79, in overtime Thursday, comparable to David dunking on Goliath. Then St. Peter’s did it again, beating No. 7 Murray State, 70-60, on Saturday to, unbelievably, gain the Sweet Sixteen: More March Mayhem.
But it is these surprises and near-surprises which make March Madness so maniacal. Chattanooga, seeded 13th, came so close against No. 4 Illinois before losing, 54-53. Arkansas and Vermont had the same seeding disparity, but the No. 4 Razorbacks barely won, 75-71.
Another high: No. 12 Richmond eliminating No. 5 Iowa, 67-63, Spiders vanquishing Hawkeyes? You gotta love it.
Another low: Sister Jean, the famous hoops-watching nun, watching her beloved Loyola of Chicago team losing right away, 54-41, to Ohio State, despite her silent prayers.
There’s something else that makes March Madness so unique: The cheerleaders, pep bands and alumni. There is an all-around togetherness in college sports that the pros can’t touch, regardless of television ratings and sports talk shows.
But there’s no comparison in terms of excitement, which March Magic has over every other sporting month.
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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
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Stanford Cardinal 78
Montana State Bobcats 37
Friday, March 18
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Stanford guard Hannah Jump hit five 3-pointers as the Cardinal began the game with a 23-0 run to coast past the Montana State Bobcats, 78-37, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 18 at Maples Pavilion.
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Forward Fran Belibi dunks during the second quarter. Belibi became the third woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament game (Candace Parker, Brittney Griner). Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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USF Dons 60
Air Force Falcons 64
Thursday, March 17
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USF Dons guard Jasmine Gayles scored 21 points as the Dons fell 64-60 to the Air Force Falcons in the first round of the Women's NIT Basketball Tournament at War Memorial Gym on Thursday, March 17.
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USF Dons 3
Santa Clara Broncos 8
Saturday, March 19
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Santa Clara junior Jared Feikes struck out six over 7-2/3 innings as the Broncos defeated the USF Dons, 8-3, at Benedetti Diamond in San Francisco on Saturday, March 19. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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First baseman John Hanley went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs.
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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Hockey rarely interests me during the regular season. I wait for the playoffs which is after one half of the teams have been eliminated. The NHL is a 32 team league with 16 making the playoffs... While looking for one thing, I stumbled on something that was surprising even with my lack of trivial info about hockey. What team holds the record and what is the record for most goals in one period? You win extra points for knowing the final score and the losing team.
(See answer below...)
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The Giants and outfielder Joc Pederson have agreed to terms on a one-year Major League contract for the 2022 season. In a corresponding roster move, C José Godoy was claimed off waivers by Minnesota.
Pederson, 29, hit 18 home runs and posted a .732 OPS in 137 combined games between Chicago-NL and Atlanta in 2021. He hit three homers and drove in nine runs during the postseason to help the Braves win the World Series, his
second consecutive title.
The Bay Area native and 2015 All-Star has played all over the outfield appearing in 438 games in center field, 295 games in left field, 93 games in right field, as well as 21 games at first base.
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The sun is shining, the field is freshly painted, and Spring Training games are about to begin! Be sure to tune in each day for 2022 Cactus League play.
Every Spring Training game will be broadcast on Bloomberg 960 AM, beginning today with our first game versus the Angels at 1:05 p.m. Games will also stream on A's Cast through iHeart and at athletics.com.
A's Cast Live, hosted by Chris Townsend, will stream on iHeart two hours prior to the start of every Spring Training game on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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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!
It's Curtains for Smart
I'm Smart! I know how to ruin Basketball
for fans across the country -- those who appreciate
the greatest shooter in the game, Steph Curry.
Just go "thug-life." Don't theater people say,
"Break a Leg?" So do I!
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I hate the Celtics
So do all Basketball Fans
Smart is plain Stupid
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Contributed by Robert Moselle, Monterey, CA
As noted in the USG's own Haiku below, we invite entries for
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Let the
Sports Guru address your unfathomable quandaries...
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Dear Sports Guru, Question: I am concerned about violence in sports and if it may be detrimental to my children and to society in general. Do you have any thoughts on this phenomenon?
Answer: Thank you for your question, which reflects the concerns of many people. To start with a light-hearted quip recently overheard between two sports fans, "I went to a boxing match and a hockey game broke out."
While it may be true that hockey is the dental profession's Full Employment Act, it is also emblematic of the extreme violence of modern-day sports. Helmeted athletes on steel skates, shielded with high-tech masks and impenetrable uniforms, wield heavy wooden sticks to spear opponents as well as to propel a dense, dark "puck" into the opposition's net. Fans, fueled by alcohol, roar with delight as their soldiers wage battle and blood flows onto the ice (along with teeth).
How did this start? I am reminded of my studies of earlier years. Wise philosophers, psychologists, and historians, all nestled in the beauty of the Shenendoah Valley of Virginia, a rare spot where I would occasionally achieve Glimpses of Nirvana, presented a panoply of thought – important, as no one area alone could adequately address your question.
The ancient Greeks glorified the triumphant wrestler. The Romans and their chariot races exemplified Competition, that drive for victory, to be rewarded with riches and favors. Armies of soldiers have long plundered foreign lands in pursuit of domination and riches. And so, we turn to modern day Sports.
It is Guru's belief, based on years of study of the great philosophers who shed awareness of the Dionysian aspects of human nature, of Jung, Freud and others who searched the psyche -- the human soul, mind and spirit, for answers to the very question you have posed, and historians, who have provided the tapestry from past events and encounters up to our own time, that I have reached a conclusion, or at least a modest explanation, which may be of use: "History is the story of Testosterone in search of somewhere to go."
Current, violent sports is a destination for that search. To be clear, this is not limited to males, particularly within the last 100 years as females have asserted their righteous place in society. Women boxers and wrestlers, as violent and determined as their male counterparts, are perfect examples of the emergence of equality in all aspects of culture as we know it. Sports violence, to your question, is the current and most visible manifestation of the use of force and intimidation to achieve desired results.
Sports violence will continue to reflect society, with the rewards very much like those sought by wrestlers in ancient Greece, Roman gladiators, boxers, and others, and more attractive than ever before in world history. Money, riches, fame, a release of inner psychic turmoil or a subliminal drive to succeed in some fashion, all dominate the headlines and now, in addition, the new wild-card, social media.
So, since sports violence will not go away, what can be done? First, as you have described, recognize it as a problem and strive for rules which reduce the brutality of sports competition. Second, attempt to channel your children's Dionysian drives into the Apollonian, that side of the human personality dominated by reason and disciplined analytical, rational, and coherent thought, such as art, music, architecture, science, and progress. A limitation on television and video games will also help (as in "books"). Three, continue to ask the tough questions and share your awareness and intelligence with your children, as you attempt to guide them through this complex society, and four, make certain they understand that sports is not life. Succes in sports requires hard work, study, and innate abilities, (Apollonian), and these must not be overtaken by Dionysian forces which can lead to violent and uncivilized behavior.
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Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers. |
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San Jose Earthquakes 0
Minnesota United 1
Saturday, March 19
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MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 0,
Minnesota United FC 1
Quakes to host Austin FC on April 2 at PayPal Park
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Minnesota United FC 1-0 on Saturday night at Allianz Field. Prior to kickoff, San Jose was forced to make a last-minute change to the starting lineup after midfielder Chofis suffered a left thigh injury during warmups.
The Earthquakes will now return to San Jose for a two-week match break before hosting Austin FC on Saturday, April 2. Kickoff from PayPal Park is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast on NBC Sports California, KNBR 1050, and 1370 KZSF.
MEDIA ASSETS
GAME NOTES
- The Earthquakes currently hold a 0-3-1 record (1 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season.
- The Quakes now hold a 4-4-2 all-time record against Minnesota United FC, including a 2-2-1 record on the road.
MATCH INFORMATION
2022 MLS Regular Season, Minnesota United FC 1 - 0 San Jose Earthquakes
Saturday, March 19, 2022 - Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., Attendance: 18,685
Scoring Summary:
MIN (1-0) - Luis Amarilla (unassisted) 32'
Misconduct Summary:
MIN - Wil Trapp (caution) 8', SJ - Marcos Lopez (caution) 10', SJ - Francisco Calvo (caution) 43', MIN - Luis Amarilla (caution) 70', SJ - Cade Cowell (caution) 83'
MINNESOTA UNITED FC: Dayne St. Clair; Bakaye Dibassy, Brent Kallman, Michael Boxall; Emanuel Reynoso (Jacori Hayes 90+2), Robin Lod, Wil Trapp (C) (DJ Taylor 66), Hassani Dotson, Kervin Arriaga; Luis Amarilla (Abu Danladi 78), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Franco Fragapane 66). Substitutes not used: Niko Hansen, Adrien Hunou, Nabi Kibunguchy. Tyler Miller, Joseph Rosales.
SHOTS: 13; SHOTS ON GOAL: 5; FOULS: 22; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 0
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: JT Marcinkowski; Marcos Lopez (Paul Marie 56), Francisco Calvo, Jackson Yueill (C), Tanner Beason; Eric Remedi (Tommy Thompson 69), Jan Gregus, Jamiro Monteiro, Cristian Espinoza (Will Richmond 69); Benji Kikanovic, Jeremy Ebobisse (Cade Cowell 68). Substitutes not used: Oskar Agren, Matt Bersano, Ousseni Bouda, Judson.
SHOTS: 6; SHOTS ON GOAL: 0; FOULS: 16; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 4
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES HEAD COACH MATIAS ALMEYDA
On Chofis' injury update and his thoughts on the match:
"Chofis felt some pain during warmups, and we decided to not risk him and not play him. Our game plan changed a little bit. In the beginning of the game, we had two goal-scoring opportunities and we didn't put them away. We knew they could hurt us with [Luis] Amarilla, where they looked for him a lot with their crosses and that's how they scored. After they went up, we still couldn't find our groove. It was one of the worst starts that we've had. We're not creating even half the goal-scoring opportunities we have created in previous seasons. We've had control over each match [this season], but we should've had more control higher up on the pitch."
On playing Eric Remedi in a more defensive role:
"He played as a libero the way Jackson [Yueill] has been playing. After the last game, we decided to play with two center backs and have five in the back to avoid counter attacks and to be better positioned. I think for moments it was going well and for other moments, we were caught open too much even though our intentions were different."
On his team plans during the upcoming international break:
"We've really worked on every mistake that we've made. We worked quite a bit in the offensive phase. The reality is that we still haven't found our formula, we haven't found our way. We're a really fragile team because they scored in their first and second attack. We didn't put our chances away, so it becomes difficult that way. This time around, we'll think and really analyze each point. It's true that you can really tell Nathan's absence. It's noticeable. Since his injury, we've tried to modify the backline with three, four, or five in the back and we still haven't found the right path because we've conceded goals every game. We haven't played much offensively. So now with the time that we have, we're going to have to rethink a bunch of different situations."
On potentially starting the rookie players soon:
"I think they go through the normal process after being selected in the college draft. As a coach, it's nice to debut youngsters, but I know it takes time for them to be able to deliver their ideas on the field. They have a nice future ahead of them, but that takes time, and we'll see if time tolerates me."
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES DEFENDER TANNER BEASON
On the challenges when defending in counterattacks:
"Some of the chances are occurring from different things. We're pushing numbers quite high forward and trying to score, trying to get an equalizer [as we are] down 1-0, Like I said, we're pushing just about every number forward on a ball that kind of ran a corner pass to [Franco] Fragapane, For that one, ideally, we don't give that breakaway, but perhaps we can live with that a little more because we were chasing the game. We were trying to get back into it in the last minutes, to the dying minute breakaway. I'm not going to be as upset about [that]. But certainly, we'd like to give away fewer chances and sometimes they'll also occur off of turnovers as well. They did a good job in the first half I would say more so winning balls often through the middle of the field. We need to be better about looking after the ball and making them defend a little more and not giving away chances."
On the defensive tactical change at halftime:
"I think we were looking to make changes to try to get ourselves back into the game. The coaches made adjustments and it's our job as players to go try and execute with those adjustments. The roles changed a little bit at halftime and that gave us some more numbers out wide to try and create some overloads in wide areas. I thought we did that well late on. The game also changed. In the second half, they were more comfortable sitting back and letting us have possession. In the first half, there was certainly more aggressive and proactive, pressing the ball in our defensive half. Part of it certainty are the tactics and then, of course, their tactics as well as the game changes in the second half. We need to be ready to adjust. I'm comfortable playing in different spots, so that's just an adjustment we're okay making."
On his plans and priorities over the international break:
"The first priority would be to rest a little bit. We've been going at it for a few weeks, and you don't get a lot of breaks. It will be whatever the coaches decide. We'll be getting after it in the next couple of weeks. I'm sure we'll be pushing hard as always and looking at what the coaches have in mind with different ways of approaching the next phase of games. Once we start again, they'll come in week after week, and we need to be ready to make a push. It's a long break. I'd rather be able to go play tomorrow, but we'll take some time to prepare and compete again when we play Austin FC."
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Oakland Roots SC 1
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Saturday, March 19
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March 19, 2022
Memphis got on the board early through a free kick strike from the top of the box from Aaron Molloy in the 13th minute of the game. Oakland Roots pushed forward and carried a majority of the possession in the first half but were unable to find an equalizer. Despite seeing equal shots on target in the first half, Roots found themselves down 2-0 headed into the Half-Time break through a 41st minute Patrick Seagrist goal.
Oakland Roots battled back in the second half as Juan Guerra changed the formation bringing on Lindo Mfeka and Chuy Enriquez and moving Juan Azocar to the left. The result of the sustained pressure for Oakalnd was a late second half goal and first Oakland Roots goal for Darek Formella in the 82nd minute. Oakland found more chances but couldn’t find the equalizer as the host side won the match 2-1.
Tonight’s match also saw the debuts of Edgardo Rito and Óttar Magnús Karlsson, the latter of which had two of the better chances of the game for Oakland, one in each half. Oakland Roots now head home for their season debut at Laney College Stadium next Saturday, March 26th in the heart of Oakland against league newcomers Monterey Bay FC. Kick off is set for 7:00 PM PT.
Oakland Roots SC at Memphis 901 FC, USL Championship | March 19, 2022,
Venue: AutoZone Park, Memphis, Tennessee , Kickoff: 4:00 PM PT, Weather: 63 degrees, sunny
SCORELINE: MEM: 2, OAK: 1
SCORING SUMMARY: MEM: 13’ Molloy , MEM: 41’ Seagrist, OAK: 82’ Formella
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY: MEM: 11’ Dodson (Yellow), MEM: 35’ Goodrum (Yellow), OAK: 54’ Fissore (Yellow), OAK: 66’ Barbir (Yellow), OAK: 73’ Dennis (Yellow), MEM: 92’ Allan (Yellow), OAK: 94’ Formella (Yellow)
OAKLAND ROOTS LINEUP: Taylor Bailey, Edguardo Rito, Alejandro Fuenmayor, Danny Barbir, Akeem Ward (Lindo Mfeka), Matias Fissore (Joseph Nane), Jose Hernandez, Charlie Dennis, Juan Azocar, Darek Formella, Óttar Magnús Karlsson (Jesus Enriquez)
Unused subs: Tarek Morad, Wolfgang Prentice, Paul Blanchette, Emrah Klimenta
Shots: 11 | Shots On Goal: 5 | Corner Kicks: 7 | Fouls: 13 | Offside: 1 |
MEMPHIS 901 LINEUP: Muse, Kelly, Seagrist, Buckmaster, Logue, Molloy, Boyce (Carroll), Paul, Kissiedou (Myers), Dodson, Goodrum (Allan). Unused subs: Roaming, Betapudi, O’Malley, Tally
Shots: 5 | Shots On Goal: 2 | Corner Kicks: 2 | Fouls: 10 | Offside: 2 |
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Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell, nation's leading college basketball scorer, to enter 2022 NBA draft; aims to be league's first Orthodox Jewish player
by Jonathan Givony
Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell will forgo his final year of college eligibility and enter the 2022 NBA draft, he told ESPN.
"My full intention is to play professional basketball next year," Turell said.
Turell is the leading scorer in college basketball across all divisions, averaging 27.1 points while shooting 47% from 3. His team won the Skyline Conference championship, winning 50 consecutive games spanning from November 2019 to December 2021 and at one time being ranked No. 1 in the country in Division III.
Turell is attempting to become the first Orthodox Jewish player in the NBA. He wears a yarmulke on the basketball court when he plays, and he said he plans on continuing to do so as a professional.
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San Francisco Falcons 16
Oregon Onyx 13
Saturday, March 19
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Running into the action, the San Francisco Falcons race downfield on the opening pull of their first home game of their inaugural season, as the San Francisco Falcons hosted the Oregon Onyx at Tiger Stadium at Fremont High School in Oakland. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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With the sun setting on the Onyx time remaining in the game, Michelle McGhee (#18) looks downfield, past her defender. Caption and
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The Buffalo Sabres scored a record nine goals in one period on March 19, 1981, against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Sabres erupted for nine goals in the second period. Center Gil Perreault led the onslaught with a hat trick as the Sabres set the NHL record.
The final score was 14-4. Nine teams are tied at eight,
first set in 1922 by the Montreal Canadiens, with the Washington Capitals last tying with eight in 1999. ~https://bit.ly/3N33Zso
This link, https://es.pn/3CSWhfG will take you to an ESPN note about the other record made with the game.
The NHL will be 105 years old in November.
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Monday, March 21, through
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Monday, March 21
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:05 p.m.
Bay Area Panthers vs. San Diego Strike Force, 6:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22
Golden State Warriors @ Orlando Magic, 4 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Kansas City Royals, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Calgary Flames, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23
Golden State Warriors @ Miami Heat, 4:30 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 24
San Francisco Giants @ Chicago White Sox, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Texas Rangers, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Edmonton Oilers, 6 p.m.
Friday, March 25
Golden State Warriors @ Atlanta Hawks, 4:30 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Cleveland Guardians, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 26
San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Cleveland Guardians, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Anaheim Ducks, 7:30 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC vs. Monterey Bay SC, 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 27
Golden State Warriors @ Washington Wizards, 3 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Angels, 1:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Seattle Mariners, 1:05 p.m.
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