Monday, June 6, 2022
Issue No. 436
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Publisher: Christopher Weills
Marketing Director: Robert Moselle
Director of Sales: Ann Cooke
Staff Photographers: Jeff Bayer, Alex Ho, Ed Jay, Ron Sellers, Darren Yamashita, Rich Yee. Kenny Karst (retired).
Contributors: Steve Chain, Harvey Cohen, Andy Dolich, Pete Elman, Rob Flammia, Bruce Macgowan, Robert Moselle, Dave Newhouse, Howard Pearlstein, Amaury Pi-Gonzalez, T. Buff, Shelia Young
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On ten-cent beer night, when an estimated 60,000 cups of brew were sold to a crowd of 25,134, the Cleveland Indians had to forfeit the game due to the unruly behavior of their fans on June 4, 1974. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach John McKay, as quick-witted as they come, had to coach one of the worst teams in football (0–14 in 1976). When McKay was asked about what he thought about his team's execution, the master of quips struck: |
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Letters to the Editor
Enjoyed Last Night
This will be a short Letter as Sports Today publishes early Monday morning. But also because, thanks to Draymond Green, this game was over in the first 10 seconds after the jump ball. Draymond ferociously wrestled Horford and the ball to the floor, after Horford had snagged the tip-off. I thought Frank Gore had put on a Warriors uniform with that take-down.
Plaudits to the entire team for their toughness.
Jerry Monkman
South San Francisco
Hello, Editor!
Great last issue. Especially like the Cal rowing team article, the Dave Newhouse perspective (Steve Kerr for senator!), and the letter from Pete Elman.
Keep up the good work!
Penny Matson
Nevada City, CA
In The Words Of George H.W. Bush, "Na Gonna Do It."
(At 1:12 -- but play the whole piece.)
However, pro golfer Kevin Na "IS" gonna do it.
The golfer who has driven other pros crazy with his turtle-like pace of play, has announced he will resign from the PGA Tour in favor of the Greg Norman-Saudi Arabia-backed LIV golf league. 'Anyone who commits to LIV Golf puts their PGA Tour status in jeopardy,' per PGA Tour statements.
The 38-year-old Na will join Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, and other non-luminaries and has-beens in the Greg Norman/Saudi tournament in London, which will compete with next week's Canadian Open, whose lead sponsor, The Royal Bank of Canada, has cut ties with Johnson.
The company issued this statement: “As a result of the decisions made by professional golfers Dustin Johnson and Graeme McDowell to play the LIV Golf Invitational Series opener, RBC is terminating its sponsorship agreement with both players. We wish them well in their future endeavors.” Johnson had already committed to the RBC Canadian Open and has been featured on a number of the event’s publicity literature.
The upstart golf league has received much criticism due to its billions in Saudi investment funds. Saudi Arabia has a lengthy history of human rights abuses and violations, but that has not stopped nearly 50 golfers from competing in London next week.
Res Ipsa Loquitur (the facts speak for themselves).
Robert Moselle
Monterey, CA
Why We Despise The Boston Celtics
And THIS, ladies and gents, is one of many reasons we DESPISE the Boston Celtics. Dust off the cobwebs.
Marcus Smart injures Steph Curry
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”
These are the Boston Celtics, the Dallas Cowboys of the NBA. Evil incarnate. They MUST, and WILL be vanquished by the Warriors for the good of humanity.
Kristen LaRue
San Francisco
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Bay Area Panthers 21, Arizona Rattlers 83
Oakland A's 0, Boston Red Sox 8
Oakland A's 1, Houston Astros 5
Oakland Roots SC 2, Monterey Bay FC, 0
Features & Commentary
Sports Haiku ©️ -- Marcus Smart, by Robert Moselle
The Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy by Robert Moselle
Organizations
Cal Bears
Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon
Golden State Warriors
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco Giants
San Jose State Spartans
Sonoma Raceway
Stanford Cardinal
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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Frank Gore Announces Retirement,
To Be Inducted Into 49ers HOF
The San Francisco 49ers announced on last Thursday that RB Frank Gore, a five-time Pro Bowl selection (2007, 2010 & 2012-14) and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-Decade Team of the 2010s, has signed a one-day contract with the team and will retire from the National Football League. In addition, Gore will be the newest inductee into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame, becoming the 31st member of the prestigious Hall of Fame for one of the most storied franchises in all of sports.
"We are thrilled to induct Frank Gore into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame, his rightful place among our all-time greats," said 49ers CEO Jed York. "Frank had to overcome many challenges upon entering the NFL and now leaves the game not only as one of the best backs in NFL history, but one of the best football players ever. Frank's 16-year NFL career is a testament to his durability, having played in more games than any other running back in league history. His grit, toughness and commitment to greatness earned him the respect of his coaches, teammates and opponents. We knew this day would come when Frank would retire a 49er, and we look forward to The Faithful celebrating his induction into the 49ers Hall of Fame in Levi's Stadium this upcoming season."
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1972 Oakland Athletics World Series Championship Team
June 4, 2022
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Oakland Athletics former second baseman Dick Green, left, and former right fielder Reggie Jackson, right, talk during the 50th reunion of the 1972 Oakland Athletics World Series Championship team before a game between the Oakland Athletics and the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Oakland, Calif. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Oakland Athletics former pitcher Vida Blue laughs during a Q&A session as part of the 50th reunion of the 1972 Oakland Athletics World Series Championship Team. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Paul Finley, son of former Oakland Athletics owner Charles Finley, is recognized during a Q&A session. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
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Oakland A's 0
Boston Red Sox 8
June 4, 2022
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Oakland Athletics right fielder Ramon Laureano collected two of the A's four hits in their 8-0 defeat to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, June 4th, at RingCentral Coliseum. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Oakland A's 1
Houston Astros 5
May 30, 2022
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Boots and a ball are placed on the mound as part of the Memorial Day festivities before the baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros on Monday, May 30, 2022, in Oakland, Calif.
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Oakland Athletics right fielder Ramon Laureano tallied the lone RBI for the home team, singling in Seth Brown during the Houston Astros 5-1 victory at RingCentral Coliseum. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Houston second baseman Jose Altuve collides with first baseman Christian Bethancourt during the seventh inning. Both players remained in the game.
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Hey A's fans! We've teamed up with Sonoma Raceway to give you a special offer to the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 12th, 2022.
Get Upper Terrace reserved seats for only $76 (regular price $89) or Main Grandstand reserved seats for only $90 (regular price $105).
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Amy G. sits down for a “NightKap" with Giants Manager Gabe Kapler. In honor of Father's Day, he shares memories of his dad and stories of his sons. Kap also talks about his love of music and the
instruments he plays.
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Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon 2022
June 5, 2022
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The medals for finishers of the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. The Triathlon is world-famous primarily for its swim leg which begins in the shadows of Alcatraz Island and draws athletes from all over the world. Caption and photo by Ed Jay.
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Triathletes compete in the first leg of the event with a 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the shores of the St. Francis Yacht Club at The Marina. Caption and photo by Ed Jay.
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The top finishers, Eric Lagerstrom and Jackie Hering, are both from the USA.
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The cycling portion began in a consistent rain/mist which required caution by the cyclists for the 18-mile undulating ride. Caption and photo by Ed Jay.
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Richard Nixon and the NBA |
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All-Star Stephen Curry and the NBA Championship trophy seemed to be an inseparable pair. (Photo taken at the 2018 Golden State Warriors
Championship parade in Oakland by Ed Jay.)
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The Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy is awarded annually to the winner of the NBA Finals
by Robert Moselle
No, it's not your imagination. Sports Today has regularly featured Richard Nixon's various connections to sports, such as throwing out the first pitch at Candlestick Park. There's no hashtag like a #Nixon. Now, it's the NBA's turn to join the #Nixon conversation.
We all know about Watergate, right? Those halcyon days of the early 70s when simple break-ins or wiretaps made headlines? And just whose office did the Watergate burglars intend to infiltrate for nefarious purposes?
If you guessed Lawrence "Larry" O'Brien, you are correct! O'Brien had been elected Chairman of the Democratic National Convention in 1970, and had received a plush office in a Washington hotel called, (drum roll please), The Watergate!
The investigation of the Watergate break in eventually unraveled Nixon's presidency and forced him to become the only president in American history to resign the office. Although O'Brien has been included in the many conspiracy 'theories' about Watergate throughout the years, that historic escapade featured an unmatched cavalcade of political characters and shadowy figures who were caught up in the complex web which surrounded RN.
(Remember, Sports Today readers, in fairness, Nixon signed Title IX!)
Post-Watergate, O'Brien took the job vacated by Walter Kennedy as Commissioner of the NBA, a position he held from 1975 until 1984. During his tenure, the league saw many changes, most notably the merger with the American Basketball Association and the first major
TV contract.
What is the unspoken mystery of the Lawrence O'Brien Championship Trophy? Was its name intended as a "dig" by the media and others to "rub it in" to Nixon? A little Watergate payback? Or simply a tribute to a gentleman who contributed mightily to the greatness of the NBA? (Or a little of both?)
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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Gary Payton II were devastated following his recent injury. Payton was able to return for Game Two of the NBA Finals |
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Gary Payton II receives NBA's Bob Lanier Community Assist Award, Presented by Kaiser Permamente
Kaiser Permanente And NBA To Donate $75,000 To GPII Foundation In Celebration Of The League’s 75th Anniversary Season
SAN FRANCISCO – Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has received the NBA’s 2021-22 Bob Lanier Community Assist Award, formerly known as the Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award, presented by Kaiser Permanente. Paying homage to the league’s 75th anniversary year, the GPII Foundation will receive a $75,000 donation from the NBA and Kaiser Permanente as part of the announcement. The award, which recognizes Payton’s sustained community outreach in support of Bay Area youth over the course of the season, was determined by fan vote on social media and an NBA executive panel.
Payton, who was awarded the January 2022 monthly NBA Cares Community Assist Award, was selected among the league’s 633 players who played in at least one game during the 2021-22 NBA regular season for his outstanding commitment to serving his community. He joins Stephen Curry (2013-14) and Kevin Durant (2017-18) as the only Warriors to receive the season-long award, making Golden State the only team who has had three players receive the award since its inception in 2014.
For video highlights of Payton’s work in the community during the 2021-22 season, Click Here. For more information on Payton’s nomination, Click Here.
In March, Payton was invited by San Francisco Supervisor Ahsha Safai to take part in a rally at San Francisco City Hall in support of universal screening for risk of dyslexia alongside state and local politicians and numerous community members. During the rally, Payton told the story of his personal journey with dyslexia and spoke to the importance of early detection in children.
Earlier this season, Payton launched the GPII Foundation, a nonprofit aimed to act as a conduit for Dyslexia-awareness and to support early screening, detection, and certified assessment for youth and young adults with languages-based learning challenges. The foundation will provide funding for educators to get certified in early intervention services and support for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
For more information on the Golden State Warriors 2022 Playoffs, presented by Kaiser Permanente, please visit warriors.com.
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Cal Men’s Rowing Wins National Championship
Bears Varsity Eight Caps Undefeated Season With 18th IRA Title
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. – The varsity eight entered Sunday's Grand Final with an undefeated record this spring, and with 1,000 meters to go at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Championship, the Cal men's rowing team's hard work was showing signs of a hard-fought victory.
With the win, the Bears secured the program's 18th national championship and 100th national title overall for Cal Athletics.
The Varsity Challenge Cup was not the only hardware Cal took home. The Bears' second varsity eight won silver in the Kennedy Cup in a thrilling comeback. The third varsity eight finished fifth.
"Really proud of how the guys raced today," said head coach Scott Frandsen. "A full team effort leading to the varsity being able to really have their best race of the year and represent the team and win. They executed their race perfectly, really happy for those nine guys and the full 60 guys on the team. This has been the goal all year and the guys did it."
Like it did all season, the V8+ got off to a fast start. The top four boats of Cal, Yale, Washington, and Brown separated themselves from the remainder of the field in the first 100 meters. By the 500-meter mark, the Bears had a two-seat advantage on the Bulldogs. By the 1,000-meter mark, the Bears and Bulldogs pulled away from the rest of the field, with Cal extending its lead over Yale.
Cal took home the Varsity Challenge Cup for the first time since 2016. The Bears also won national championships in 1928, '32, '34, '35, '39, '49, '60, '61, '64, '76, '99, '00, '01, '02, '06, and '10. It is also believed to be the first undefeated season for the V8+ since 2001 when Frandsen was in the boat for the Bears.
In the battle for the Stewards Cup, Yale, Harvard, and Washington took the early lead. The Bears began their move over the final 1,000 meters to try to chase down Dartmouth and Washington for a place on the podium but ran out of race track to take fifth with a time of 6:11.513.
In the final for the Kennedy Cup, the 2V8+ was tremendous. The Bears opened the race in the lead pack but sat in fifth behind leaders Yale, Dartmouth, Brown, and Washington. At the 1,000-meter mark, Cal began its charge, moving into third and closing fast. Over the final 100 meters, the Bears took control of second and held off Dartmouth, capturing silver by over three seconds with a time of 5:54.052.
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Repeat Cutino Winner
SAN FRANCISCO – Makenzie Fischer added yet another honor to her impressive final campaign, being named the 2022 Peter J. Cutino Award recipient on Saturday night at The Olympic Club of San Francisco.
Presented to the most outstanding female collegiate water polo player in the nation as voted by Division I coaches, Fischer is a three-time finalist and the third two-time honoree in school history, also winning the award in 2019 to join Kiley Neushul (2012, 2015) and Annika Dries (2011, 2014).
Six Cardinal players have combined to win the award nine times, with Melissa Seidemann (2013), Jackie Frank (2003) and Brenda Villa (2002) also receiving the award.
Returning to the pool for the first time since 2019 due to both Olympic training/competition and pandemic-shortened seasons, Fischer was named the ACWPC Player of the Year for the second time in her career earlier this week. A four-time ACWPC All-American, Fischer qualified for the first team three times (2022, 2019, 2018) and the second team in 2017.
Fischer was named the NCAA Most Valuable Player after guiding Stanford to its eighth national title in school history and first since 2019 with a 10-7 win over USC back on May 8. An All-MPSF first-team selection for the third straight season and fourth overall, Fischer led the Cardinal in goals (83), assists (47), points (130) and shots (167) while producing 23 multi-goal games.
A two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time NCAA team champion, Fischer became the Cardinal's all-time leading scorer in a win over USC on Feb. 26, surpassing the 239 mark achieved by Seidemann and Lauren Silver. Fischer closed out her career on The Farm with 288 career goals, which also ranks third all-time in MPSF history.
A two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2018 and 2019, Fischer is once again on track for a third award after being named an all-district selection two weeks ago. Equally impressive in the classroom, Fischer was the Cardinal's NCAA Elite 90 Award nominee in 2022, boasting a 3.96 undergraduate GPA within the NCAA's 4.0 scale of calculations. A three-time MPSF All-Academic Team honoree, Fischer is also carrying a 4.0 graduate GPA in mechanical engineering.
For her capstone project, Fischer helped design a hexagonal roof for modular refugee housing. Working with an organization that sought to create more dignified living conditions for Syrian refugees in Jordan, Fischer's group was tasked with creating a roof that could be interconnected to accommodate additional family members and easily shipped and assembled.
Established in 1999 by The Olympic Club, the Peter J. Cutino Award is given annually to the top men's and women's NCAA Division I water polo players as voted on by coaches from across the country. The namesake of the award is a legend in United States water polo history, with eight NCAA titles as head coach at Cal. The Olympic Club has a long and distinguished competitive water polo history, a tradition that continues today in the pool with some of the best age-group teams in the world.
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McAdoo Named to Collegiate Baseball
All-American Team
TUCSON, Ariz. - Charles McAdoo was named Second Team All-American, announced by Collegiate Baseball on Thursday. McAdoo is the first Spartan to make the Collegiate Baseball All-American team since Aaron Bates made the freshman team in 2003 and the first San José State All-American since Zack Jones in 2010.
McAdoo set a new single-season school record by reaching base safely in 44 consecutive games and helped lead the Spartans to a 30 win season for the first time since 2011 and a place in the Mountain West Championship game for the first time ever.
- Sophomore from Antioch, Calif.
- 2022 First Team All-Mountain West
- Named Mountain West Player of the Week (5/16)
- Had the second-best team batting average of .345
- Finished the season with a career-high 79 hits, 12 home runs, 47 runs, and 63 RBIs
- His 12 home runs were good for second on the team and eighth in the Mountain West
- Led the team in doubles (23) while ranking third in the MW
- Had a career day of four hits and four runs scored while tying the SJSU record with nine RBIs against Air Force (5/15)
- Went 2-for-6 with four RBIs in the Spartans 15-6 win over Nevada to head to the MW Championship Game (5/28)
- Fielding percentage of .971
#SpartanUp
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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Any chance of a sweep by the Warriors in this
NBA Championship series ended with the Celts breaking the Warriors 9-game playoff
winning streak at the Chase Center.
With the Warriors loss, the Celts are now favored to win the series. I cannot imagine a sweep.
The 9-game streak brought winning streaks to mind. Two questions!
(1) Which NBA team holds the record for most consecutive wins during the regular season?
(2) Which NBA team holds the record for most consecutive wins during the playoffs?
(See answer below...)
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It's Curtains for Marcus 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, Esq.
Executive Director, Center for Continuing Education
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Oakland Roots SC 2
Monterey Bay FC 0
June 4, 2022
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Oakland Close Out a Seven Point Week with a Revenge Win on the Road in Monterey
Oakland Roots were on the front foot early as Edgardo Rito finished a chance in the 21st minute off the feed from Mikael Tørset Johnsen to give Oakland the lead. Roots continued to attack with the next best chance coming late in the first half when a feed from Rito just missed Johnsen. The half would end with Oakland ahead 1-0.
The second half was a balanced affair with chances coming from both sides. Benny Diaz held firm with saves at the back as the best Monterey chance went just wide of the post in the 84th minute. Oakland Roots killed the game with a goal in stoppage time from Darek Formella off the pass from Óttar Magnús Karlsson. The game ended with Oakland taking away the 2-0 victory.
Oakland now returns home to host the Rio Grande Valley Toros at Laney on Saturday, June 11th.
Talking to Head Coach Juan Guerra -- What was your message before the match?
Juan Guerra: That the week finishes today at 9:30 and the boys got the job done 27 minutes early. We finished the week strong. We finished with three points on the road. I'm happy. When you see this (pointing to the fans) you are telling me that it's almost 400 traveling of our own coming here to support and to push, to suffer and now to enjoy it together. It makes me understand a bit more the responsibility that we have. Because when you put on this crest and you put on this jersey, when you represent this organization that has so many people who love it, there is a big responsibility for us. The guys took care of the job and I'm gonna go in and congratulate them, as you know it wasn't an easy week for us. Now we need to keep pushing forward and there is a lot left to go.
Keeping the zero has been something you have been repeating each week. Talk about the defense.
Juan Guerra: The importance of keeping the zero in this game, while playing away was key. They knew it, I said it to them, but they even wrote it on the locker room and they took the responsibility that we were gonna keep the zero, because we are a team that creates chances. We played well offensively and defensively, that is why I am happy. We came on the road able to impose our identity here in front of our people in an away match. It feels very good.
Oakland Roots SC vs Monterey Bay F.C., USL Championship | June 4, 2022, Venue: Cardinale Stadium, Seaside, California, Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT, Weather: 68 degrees, sunny
SCORELINE: MB: 0 , OAK: 2
SCORING SUMMARY: OAK: 21’ Edgardo Rito, OAK: 90 +2’ Darek Formella
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY: OAK: 23’ Matias Fissore (yellow card), MB: 72’ Mobie Fehr (yellow card), OAK: 80’ Tarek Morad (yellow card)
OAKLAND ROOTS LINEUP: Benny Diaz, Danny Barbir, Tarek Morad, Emrah Klimenta, Juan Azocar, Edgardo Rito, Matias Fissore (Joseph Nane), José Hernández, Mikael Johnsen (Darek Formella), Charlie Dennis (Lindo Mfeka), Óttar Magnús Karlsson, Unused subs: Paul Blanchette, Akeem Ward, Jesús Enríquez, Johnny Rodriguez
Shots: 8 | Shots On Goal: 4 | Corner Kicks: 1 | Fouls: 18 | Offside: 1 |
MONTEREY BAY F.C. LINEUP: Jaye, Doner, Barriga Toyama, Greene, Roberts, Fehr, Crawford, Crawford, Murphy, Martinez (Conneh), Cortez (Maldonado), Rebollar.
Unused subs: Herrera, Strong, Siaha, Gleadle
Shots: 8 | Shots On Goal: 1 | Corner Kicks: 5 | Fouls: 18 | Offside: 4 |
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
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MotoAmerica's Energetic Paddock Show
Returns to Monterey July 8-10
MONTEREY, Calif., May 23, 2022 — When the championship, high-speed motorcycle racing of the GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, July 8-10, it comes with the fan-favorite paddock show that’s full of action. Commentator and host Michael Hill returns with an even bigger show this year that includes rider interviews, racing commentating and the ever hilarious and popular rider karaoke.
The trackside Paddock show has become a destination for fans who want to learn more about the racing and activities, as well as being entertained. Michael Hill’s non-stop commentary fulfills both. Fans will enjoy rider quizzes, giveaways, special appearances, and a huge Party at the Podium to conclude the racing on Saturday.
“I’m super excited to be returning to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in July,” Hill says. “Since I first crossed the pond with World Superbike it’s a venue that I look forward to being at each year. The fans trackside are insane, so passionate about motorsport, and I’m not exaggerating when I say some of the loudest in the world. It’s always a pleasure for me to put on a show in the Laguna Seca paddock, and I’m hoping that they enjoy what’s planned for this year’s MotoAmerica visit – I know I’m already counting down the days!”
To catch a glimpse of “Mike on the Mic” in action, follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @mhillofficial.
Monterey is the seventh stop on an 11-round season for MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle championship, and one of its most popular for riders who enjoy the technical nature of the 11 turns, and for fans who get right up close to the action.
“The MotoAmerica team really flexes its muscle behind their Monterey visit,” explains John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “It’s entertaining for the entire family with its racing, paddock show and activities such as the Wall of Death, Ball of Steel, Freestyle Ramp, Stunt Show, and Bike Show. There’s no shortage of things to see and do.”
The MotoAmerica weekend includes seven classes of road racing – Medallia Superbikes, Supersport, Yuasa Stock 1000, Twins Cup, SportbikeTrackGear.com Junior Cup, Mission King Of The Baggers and Roland Sands Super Hooligans.
“The inaugural King Of The Baggers race in 2020 was such a crowd favorite, it is now a mainstay of their Monterey visit,” Narigi adds. “And it’s impressive to see loyalists of BMW, Ducati, Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and more come together to share their passion for bikes and racing.”
Daily tickets starting at just $15, limited VIP packages and trackside camping are available online at MotoAmerica.com.
About WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-renowned 2.238-mile traditional road course that was built in 1957 and was known at the time as Laguna Seca Raceway. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is owned by the County of Monterey and operated by A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC.
The 2022 premier event schedule begins with the Trans Am Speedfest April 22-24, followed by the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship featuring the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship presented by Motul, April 29 - May 1, the GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest July 8-10, the AHRMA Classic Motofest of Monterey July 15-17, the Monterey Pre-Reunion August 13-14, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 17-20, and the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES September 9-11. Concluding the 2022 season is the Velocity Invitational, October 14-16 (TBC).
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WWE Superstars The Bella Twins Named Grand Marshals of Toyota/Save Mart 350 at
Sonoma Raceway
SONOMA, Calif. – Nikki and Brie Bella have become two of the most iconic female Superstars in WWE history. On Sunday, June 12 at Sonoma Raceway, they will produce a new form of rumbling when they give the command to start engines for the 33rd annual Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race.
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020, the twins will serve as grand marshals for the event. They join luminaries such as former 49ers great Jerry Rice, famed chef Guy Fieri and current 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan who have served in that role.
“We’re ecstatic to have the Bella Twins join the incredible list of celebrities who have served as grand marshals for this event,” said Sonoma Raceway Executive Vice President and General Manager Jill Gregory. “They are some of the most versatile women to have participated in professional sports. They have had hall of fame careers in the ring, but have been equally as successful with their business ventures outside of the ring. We’re honored to have them be a key part of this event.”
The Bella Twins have shown they are a force to be reckoned with in anything they do. The sisters have shown they were more than WWE Diva Champions. They have become some of the best entrepreneurs, Philanthropists, Executive Producers, and New York Times best-selling authors in their sport. The power duo continues to introduce a new generation of fans to WWE through their hit reality shows, "Total Divas" and "Total Bellas," The Bellas Podcast on SiriusXM’s Stitcher, and are investors and creative directors of Colugo.
The Bella Twins also have their own wine label, Bonita Bonita wine. The twins have stayed local to Northern California and grown and crafted their wine in Napa Valley. With Californian roots, we are more than thrilled to help add the title of NASCAR grand marshals to their already astounding resume.
Sonoma Raceway’s annual NASCAR weekend begins with a doubleheader of the General Tire 200 ARCA Menards Series West race and the DoorDash 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday, June 11. The weekend concludes with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, June 12.
For tickets or more information on the Toyota/Save Mart 350, visit www.sonomaraceway.com/events/toyota-save-mart-350/tickets/ or call 800-870-RACE. Weekend and single-day tickets are available; race-day tickets for kids 12 and under are just $10 and free on Friday and Saturday with the advance purchase of an adult ticket.
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Bay Area Panthers 21
Arizona Rattlers 83
June 4, 2022
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Claw, the Bay Area Panthers mascot, enters the field. The Arizona Rattlers defeated the Panthers, 83–21, in a 2022 IFL Week 13 match at SAP Center on June 4, 2022 in San Jose, California. © 2022 Alex Ho.
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Bay Area Panthers wide receiver Duane Gary (#20) races down the field for a score. © 2022 Alex Ho.
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Panthers wide receiver Dre'Sonte Dorton (#17) pulls in a touchdown pass.
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Panthers defensive back Brandon Dabney (#7) intercepts a pass.
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Los Angeles Lakers / Golden State Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers own the longest winning streak in NBA history. They won 33 straight games in the 1971–72 season, compiling a season-best 69–13 record and went on
to win the NBA Finals.
In the 2016–17 season, the Golden State Warriors posted a season-best 67–15 regular-season record and began the 2017 playoffs with a 15-game win-streak, the most consecutive
wins in NBA playoff history.
The Warriors went on to win the NBA Championship with a 16–1 record, the best playoff record in NBA history.
(.941 winning percentage)
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Go Celtics!
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Monday, June 6
Tuesday, June 7
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies, 6:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Atlanta Braves, 4:20 p.m.
Wednesday, June 8
Golden State Warriors @ Boston Celtics, 6 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies, 6:45 p.m.
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Thursday, June 9
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies, 12:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Cleveland Guardians, 4:10 p.m.
Friday, June 10
Golden State Warriors @ Boston Celtics, 6 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:15 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Cleveland Guardians, 4:10 p.m.
Oakland Spiders @ Salt Lake Shred, 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 11
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Oakland A's @ Cleveland Guardians, 1:10 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes @ Nashville SC, 5 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC vs. Rio Grande Valley Toros, 7 p.m.
Oakland Spiders vs. Colorado Summit, 6 p.m.
Bay Area Panthers @ Tucson Sugar Skulls, 6:05 p.m.
Sunday, June 12
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Cleveland Guardians, 8:35 a.m.
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