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Issue No. 497

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Letters to the Editor

The PAC-4

Yes, it sounds more like a pop-culture band than a Football Conference.


We've had of The Gruesome Twosome, The Three Amigos, the

Jackson Five, Six Flags, 7-11, Eight is Enough and Nine Inch Nails.

Now, we have the PAC-4, as in Washington State, Oregon State, Stanford and Cal.


The rest of the 100-year-old Pac 8/10/12 Conference schools have left it behind for the privilege of traveling 3,000 miles (x 2), to play Rutgers. How the players and their families must be thrilled.


What happened? What will happen? Nobody really knows. Three mega-conferences have formed, wildly transforming college sports as we have known it. 


In the words of the immortal Jed Clampett, "Pitiful. Just Pitiful."


Robert A. Moselle

https://www.cce-mcle.com/aboutus


Politics: The 49er QB Primaries

First, let me state that I will heartily support any QB selected from the list of candidates, and with the potent 49er offense, any QB will start with plenty of weaponry.


Let's start with Brock Purdy. With training camp tickets sold out, the TV clips we, the fans receive, bother me. If he is doing badly, I want to know. Give me a full session and, if not that, how about more than hand-picked mini highlights. We need to know about consistency. Yes, Brock has more composure and command, but it is likely too soon for him to start after his elbow issues.


Trey Lance, which many forget, was last season's starter before he got hurt. People now say he's a bust. I say Trey has a brighter upside, is more athletic and has a better arm. Trey adds more variety and

gives defenses more to think about. Brock can run, but generally does so only if under duress.


So, I cast my Vote for Trey Lance, but will root for any of the four candidates: Brock, Trey, Sam Darnold or Brandon Allen, as long as he knows the Offense.


Julian Marisol

Salinas, CA



Mightily Satisfied

There have been some great previous issues published by you, but none will top this one -- Issue #496. It’s one of the best and chock full of sports information. And confirms that it’s An Engaging Weekly Sports Journal. The Joe Roberts story is well written by Pete Elman, and a story whose time has come. 


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Editor's Errata

The photo to the right, of LaMonte Wade Jr., was mistakenly identified in last week's edition as Marco Luciano. We apologize for the error. Photo by Rich Yee.

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Contents

Columns

Hardly Trivial by T. Buff


Games

Oakland A's 8, San Francisco Giants 6

Oakland Roots SC 1, Charleston Battery 0


Features & Commentary

Denso NRHA Sonoma Nationals, by Rich Yee

Heading Toward Issue #500--Now At #497; Your Support is Welcome!

Oakland A's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, by Darren Yamashita

Pac-12 Conflagration, by Dave Newhouse

Tommy Moe -- From the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee

US Women’s National Team -- The Knockout Round, by Howard Pearlstein


Organizations

Cal Bears

Golden Gate Fields

Golden State Warriors

Oakland A's

Oakland Roots SC

Oakland Soul

Oakland Spiders

Saint Mary's College Gaels

San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco Giants

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose State Spartans

Santa Clara Broncos

Sonoma Raceway

St. Francis Yacht Club

Stanford Cardinal

University of Pacific Tigers

USF Dons

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna

Seca

Pac-12 Conference

“I’m sad and disappointed,” said former Pac-12 commissioner

Tom Hansen. “It’s more like a family breaking up.”






 Pac-12 Conflagration







by Dave Newhouse



Ah, the Pacific-12, the Conference of Champions, which began playing sports in 1916, and is the very essence of dominance, with 553 NCAA men’s and women’s titles, 200 more than the next conference.


What’s that you say, USC and UCLA are moving to the Big Ten next year, with Oregon and Washington joining them? Oh, my, it’s now the Pac-8, the conference of crumbling.


Hold on, there’s more abandonment? Yes, Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Arizona State are all headed to the Big 12. We’ll be left with the Pac-4, the conference of capsizing.


Only Cal, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State would then remain in the biggest conference upheaval in, perhaps, college athletics history.


“I’m sad and disappointed,” said Tom Hansen. “It’s more like a family breaking up.”


Hansen had a 33-year Pac-12 relationship as a staff member in the 1960s and as its commissioner from 1983 to 2009, when the Pac-12 took flight in achieving both men’s and women’s team and individual national titles. He is disheartened by the conference’s disintegration.


“I feel badly about the four (universities) that were left behind,” he said,” because they feel left out in the cold.”

Pac-4, the conference of capsizing


That’s not to say Cal, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State are beholden to what’s now the Pac-4, because conference “shifting" is the new watchword in college athletics, and who knows where any college will be affiliated down the road, not when television money is the driving force.


“There’s never enough dollars, and that’s what has happened,” Hansen continued. “The (Pac-12) conference went to the (TV) market at a most unfortunate time (for conference survival). But the dollar figures are dramatic, and the appetites of the athletic departments are voracious.”


Voracious enough that college programs, Hansen fears, will wind up gorging on themselves?


“I have many concerns,” he said, "but there are many activist groups who wish to treat student athletes as employees. I worry that it will become so expensive that only a few conferences will remain in business.”


These same student-athletes now receive corporate-like offers to jump conferences, parading as professionals in what formerly was amateur competition. Hansen believes there’s a possibility that only three or four major conferences will survive this blatant money game, where football pays the freight — and air fare — for the other sports.


“Football teams fly charter,” he noted, “but the Olympic sports teams fly commercial.”


And commercial is more expensive, especially when, say, a women’s tennis team from USC flies to New Jersey to play a Big 10 Conference match against Rutgers. Flight, lodging and meals that must be paid for, likely with little attendance to help foot the bill.


And we haven’t even gotten into the likes of volleyball, swimming and crew, with larger traveling parties. Even an Economics 1A professor can see the financial risks forthcoming.


Hansen, who still lives in the East Bay, is a Washington alumnus who “hasn’t gotten there yet” in terms of emotionally seeing his Huskies playing conference games in the Midwest and on the East Coast. He’s more concerned about the Apple Cup rivalry, Washington versus Washington State.


“Hopefully, that won’t be lost,” he said, his voice suddenly saddened. “I don’t see how they deal with all these issues.”


“They” are the money-grabbers who’ve tilted college athletics off its axis, never to return to normal orbit.

 

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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. Newhouse is the author of 19 books. His most recent book, Goodbye, Oakland, is available in bookstores and from Triumph Books. 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.

Oakland A's 8

San Francisco Giants 6

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, August 6

Oakland Athletics shortstop Nick Allen hit two home runs as the Athletics swept the two-game series with the San Francisco Giants, winning 8-6 on Sunday, August 6th at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Second baseman Zack Gelof contributed three hits, scoring twice and stealing a base. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb reacts after surrendering Allen's second home run of the game. Caption and photo by

Darren Yamashita.

First baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. went 3-for-5 and drove in two runs in the defeat.  To view an annotated game photo album, visit our 

Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.

Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame

Induction Ceremony

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, August 6

Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Gene Tenace (left) and Hall of Fame member Rickey Henderson (right) laugh in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Oakland Athletics photographer Michael Zagaris (left) and Hall of Fame inductee Jason Giambi (right) talk before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame member Dennis Eckersley (left) and on-air personality Dallas Braden sit in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Oakland Athletics radio announcer Ken Korach speaks during the Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Gene Tenace speaks in front of his likeness during the Induction Ceremony. Caption and

photo by Darren Yamashita.

(L to R) Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame members Dave Stewart and Joe Rudi and Rickey Henderson applaud during the Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Caption and photo

by Darren Yamashita.

Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jason Giambi speaks during the Induction Ceremony. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

The Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame inducted five new members before the game: former public address announcer Roy Steele and former players Jason Giambi, Gene Tenace, Carney Lansford, and Bob Johnson. To view an annotated game photo album, visit our 

Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo

by Darren Yamashita.

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Oakland A's 2

San Francisco Giants 1

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Saturday, August 5

Luis Matos makes a sensational catch off the bat of the A's Seth Brown in the bottom of the fourth inning. Photo by Rich Yee.

The Giants Joc Pederson not only cracks his bat on this play but is also called out at first base. Photo by Rich Yee.

Jordan Diaz celebrates his fifth inning homer in the dugout.

Photo by Rich Yee.

The A's fan above makes no secret of his allegiance. 

Photo by Rich Yee.

A's fans remain vocal with their banners.

Photo by Rich Yee.

The scoreboard reflects the final score of A's 2, Giants 1 in the third game of the Bay Bridge Series. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Photo by Rich Yee.

Sonoma Raceway

Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 28-30, 2023, Sonoma Raceway.

Photo by Rich Yee.

With 155 career wins, John Force remains a fan favorite.

Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

John Force is one of America's great sports dynasties with 22 championships and hundreds of wins.

Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

Ron Capps crew makes last minute adjustments at the starting line.

Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

J.R. Todd wins the Funny Car category against Chad Green. This marks 20 career wins for J.R Todd. Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

The Pro Stock Motorcycle category goes to Gaige Herrera as he hits 198.12 MPH in the finals. Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

Justin Ashley beats Antron Brown in the final run with a speed of 328.78. Caption and photo by Rich Yee.

Sonoma Raceway was packed with fans on July 28-30 for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. 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.

Golden State Warriors

Chase Center To Host USF Legacy, College Basketball Double-Header


University Of San Francisco Men’s And Women’s Basketball Teams Return To Chase Center

On November 26



SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors and Chase Center announced today that the venue will host a college basketball double-header, USF Legacy, featuring the University of San Francisco (USF) men’s and women’s teams on Sunday, November 26. The women will tip off against Colorado State at 2:30 p.m., followed by the men taking on Minnesota at 5:30 p.m. The event marks the fourth time both USF teams will play at Chase Center following their 2019 appearance against Princeton men’s basketball and Stanford women’s basketball, their 2021 matchups against Davidson men’s basketball and Cal women’s basketball, and last year’s games against San Diego State’s women’s basketball and Utah State’s men’s basketball.

 

The event will be a single-admission double-header. Fans will only need to buy one (1) ticket to gain admission for both games, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, August 4 at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting chasecenter.com.


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For a full report, click HERE.

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San Francisco Giants

Patrick Bailey ends Tuesday's game with RIDICULOUS snap throw

Oakland A's

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Get to your seats in time to hear Stu Allen perform the National Anthem. Allen is an acclaimed guitarist-singer who works regularly with Phil Lesh and has also played sets with Bob Weir and Bill Kreutzmann, members of the original Grateful Dead. Allen is currently the frontman for Stu Allen & Mars Hotel, a group of talented musicians who keep the positive vibes of Jerry and the Grateful Dead active in the Bay Area community.


A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold through this special event link below will be donated to the Rex Foundation, a nonprofit organization created by the Grateful Dead family and friends in 1983

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Goodbye, Oakland

Goodbye, Oakland

Scheduled book signings with authors Andy Dolich and Dave Newhouse



Thur. 8/10 -- Oakland Rotary Club, California Ballroom, 1736 Franklin Street. Free, and public is invited. 12 p.m.(Parking at 1717 Webster Street)

Wed. 8/23 -- Montclair Library, Montclair, 6 p.m.



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Wild Planet

Hardly Trivial by T. Buff

For some reason, Buster Posey came to mind.


A catcher like Posey is what is needed to increase the chances of the Giants advancing deep into the postseason. As I started to look at this now-retired great, I found I didn't even know his full name. This will be easy for some. Born in Georgia, on March 27, 1987, "Buster" was given the full name of... 


I couldn't even get it right on a multiple-choice question below, but I'm not a Giants fan, either. 


Answer below.

Sports Precis

US Women’s National Team --

The Knockout Round

 

by Howard Pearlstein

  

First of all, they won the last two World Cups, meaning, as all Warriors fans know: They have a target on their back. Every team, every sport has a Plan B if “Win it All” isn’t in the cards -- “At least beat the reigning champs.”

 

Second: They don’t have the same team with which they won the last two World Cups. Among the ones who moved on: Morgan Brian, Samantha Mewis (the sister team with Kristie – broken up when Sam needed knee surgery), Tobin Heath (one of the best players in the world), Christen Press, Carli Lloyd (hero of 2015 championship team).

 

And third, just using the word “threepeat” brings to mind the old TV show You Bet Your Life… “Say the Magic Word and the duck comes down...” Nah, not this time. Say the magic word and all the old gods come down, pointing a finger with a rueful smile, saying "HUBRIS." Just makes that target on the back that much larger and flashing neon colors.

 

“Threepeat” dares everyone to bring it with everything they’ve got.

 

George Mikan’s Lakers did it, Bill Russell’s Celtics, damnit (my 1950s Philly boy talking), Michael Jordan’s Bulls did it—twice, and the Shaq and Kobe Lakers did it in Y2K, when Pat Riley coined the term.

 

The Yankees did it. The Islanders took the Stanley Cup three in a row. NFL? Nope. Green Bay won the title, and THEN won the first two Super Bowls. Not the same.

 

And to do it in three-four-year intervals… gravity and age are also lined up to take their shots. So wow.

 

I don’t know what’s missing to make them seem so inept, so discombobulated this year. Nine players have played together before on one of two teams -- Washington Spirit, the D.C team, and the Seattle OL Reign. Plus some major players from other clubs – Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Alex Morgan, and the amazing Megan Rapinoe – all of them major forces. Julie Ertz? One soccer analyst put it this way: “Julie Ertz? She can have my back any time, any place. Zombie Apocalypse – I want Julie Ertz to cover my back.”

 

So what’s wrong? Where’s the plan?

 

It’s the coach. I see him as a cigar store Indian, standing tall, looking tough, but carved out of wood.

 

He chose these players but he doesn’t seem to have any plan at all. As smart and athletic as these women are, with decent coaching and a working plan, they could easily fix the problems -- synchronize off ball movement and dominate with short quick passes. But they’re not getting it. England is literally kicking the crap out of other teams with those tactics.

 

I’m writing this on Friday, so we’ll see.

 

Sunday is the knockout game with Sweden. Everyone is doom and gloom except Lindsey Horan: “It wouldn’t be a major tournament if we weren’t facing Sweden. We always find a way to play them in these big tournaments…”

 

They’ve got the players, they’ve got the heart.

 

Saturday Simone Biles returns to competition -- I’ll be watching that.

 

And then -- despite everything, I have hopes that on Monday I’ll be looking up the knockout schedule for their next game, instead of checking the 9ers training camp news to see that I’m spelling J’ayir Brown’s name correctly. (Well, I’ll also do that, but later.)

 

I have hopes. I know these players can do it, and when they do, I’ll be muttering mirable dictu on Monday, because with this coach, it might take a miracle.


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Howard Pearlstein has been a few places and done a few things.

An old friend once said, "Howard, you live your life like you're trying to fill in a dust jacket blurb." Well, then all I have to do is write a book that will get published.

Tommy Moe -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee

I met Olympic Downhill and Super G Gold and Silver medal winner Tommy Moe at a sports show he attended in Los Angeles. The one thing I remembered most when I met him was that he had a lot of incredible action photos to sell at his table. I had a chance to chat with him and he showed me his gold medal. Very nice guy

to talk with.


Rich Yee, Sports Today Photographer

Genesis of an Autograph

The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, was a guest on The Steve Allen Show, (a syndicated Filmways, Inc. revival of the original Tonight show), for which my father, Lee Moselle (above), was executive producer.


He had been an entertainment attorney in New York, and clients included Rodgers & Hammerstein, Rod Serling, Katherine Dunham and major Broadway talent. Filmways was also a client and persuaded him to move to Los Angeles as legal counsel and president.

 

Filmways would later acquire Sears Point International Raceway, now Sonoma Raceway, and my dad was asked to help revive it, and was named president. He got it back on the motorsports map, and it was subsequently sold by Filmways just when Laguna Seca (in Monterey) needed new leadership. Laguna Seca asked him to take the helm, which he did as Executive Director of SCRAMP (Sports Car Racing Association of Monterey Peninsula) for 13 years.

 

With a lengthened track and numerous upgrades, he was able to attract NASCAR, international motorcycle events with Kenny Roberts and other MX luminaries, CART (now IndyCar) and other major attractions. He helped SCRAMP raise millions of dollars for local charities and elevate Laguna Seca into the elite facility it is today. To my knowledge, he is the only person to have been chief executive at both Sears Point and Laguna Seca.

 

James Brown graciously accommodated my father’s request for an autograph, complete with sage advice for my Washington & Lee brothers. When James brought his show to Roanoke, VA, we all made the pilgrimage to watch the hardest working man in show business work his magic -- cape, band and pure dynamite energy.

 

The Godfather was a Class Act!


Robert Moselle

Monterey, CA

https://www.cce-mcle.com/aboutus

James Brown's imprimatur

Oakland Roots SC 1

Charleston Battery 0

Patriots Point Soccer Complex, Mount Pleasant,

South Carolina -- Saturday, August 4

Oakland Secure Shutout Victory Away

in Charleston


Charleston Battery took early control of the game through possession but never seriously threatened the Oakland net in the first 20 minutes. The Battery continued on the front foot, with players like Austine Williams, Fidel Barajas, and Beto Avila creating danger in front of Oakland’s goal. However, against the run of play, Oakland eventually scored when Memo Diaz curled a perfect cross to Danny Barbir, who headed Roots into the lead in the 41st minute. Oakland maintained that 1-0 advantage into the half.


In the second half, the Battery came out in control again as Roots' center back, Emrah Klimenta, cleared one off the line to keep his side in the lead minutes into the half. While Charleston maintained possession, Oakland created the best couple of chances in the first 15 minutes of the second half through Johnny Rodriguez and Jeciel Cedeño. In the 63rd minute, Nick Markanich had the best chance for the home side, but he pulled it wide, much to the relief of Oakland. Paul Blanchette was forced into a big save in the 79th minute to preserve the lead. Oakland was forced into a few substitutions but were able to hang on in the end for a hard fought shutout victory on the road.


Oakland Roots will now have a week off before returning home on Saturday, August 19th to host Colorado Springs Switchbacks.


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www.oaklandrootssc.com

Cal Bears

Wheeler Wins Gold At U19 World Rowing Championships


Cal Newcomer Earns Her Second Consecutive U19

Gold Medal


PARIS – Ella Wheeler, who is set to join the California women's rowing team as a freshman this upcoming season, won her second consecutive gold medal at the U19 World Rowing Championships, held at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, the site of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic rowing events.

 

Wheeler was a part of the Unites States women's coxed four, an event she helped the Americans win gold in at the 2022 U19 World Championships. Her crew took an early lead from the start and didn't look back, defeating Italy by just over two seconds in a time of 7:07.97.


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www.calbears.com

Stanford Cardinal

Dozen to Compete at Core Hydration Classic


Twelve men’s gymnasts with ties to Stanford will compete at this weekend’s Core Hydration Classic


STANFORD, Calif. – Twelve Stanford gymnasts are set to compete at this weekend's Core Hydration Classic at NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The event, previously tabbed the U.S. Classic, features some of the top gymnasts in the country and serves as the final qualifier to the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. The weekend will include competition for junior and senior women and men as well as the Hopes Championships.

 

Cardinal gymnasts set to participate in the competition are Jeremy Bischoff, Brandon Briones, Taylor Burkhart, J.R. Chou, Ian Gunther, Asher Hong, Riley Loos, Brandon Nguyen, Curran Phillips, Blake Sun, Colt Walker and Khoi Young.


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By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE.

www.gostanford.com

San Jose State Spartans

SJSU'S TRE JENKINS NAMED TO WUERFFEL TROPHY WATCH LIST


ATLANTA - San José State safety Tre Jenkins was named to the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy watch list, announced by the organization on Thursday. Jenkins was named to the Shrine Bowl 1000 list earlier this summer.


College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service, and one of the most meaningful awards in collegiate sports, The Wuerffel Trophy is named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from the University of Florida who parlayed his success on the football field into a lifetime of service. The Wuerffel Trophy embodies Danny’s commitment to being a humanitarian, while honoring student-athletes who are inspired to serve others and make positive impacts on society.


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For a full report, click HERE.

www.sjsuspartans.com


Saint Mary's College Gaels

WSOC | Gaels See Potential Ahead of 2023


MORAGA, Calif. – It's been a busy off-season of training and preparation for the Saint Mary's Women's Soccer team, and the new season is just around the corner. Official practices got underway earlier this week, and with exhibition games on the horizon, SMC will look to develop chemistry and get into a groove ahead of the new campaign. 

 

LAST SEASON

The Gaels are coming off a 5-6-7 season in 2022. Ties defined SMC's season in the end, but there were plenty of exciting moments including the program's first ever BYU shutout. 

 

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For a full report, click HERE.

#GaelsRise

www.smcgaels.com

USF Dons

Men's Golf Announces Full 2023-24 Schedule


SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Head coach Jack Kennedy and the University of San Francisco men's golf program officially announced their full schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 season on Wednesday afternoon.

 

"We are very excited about our schedule," said Kennedy. "We are once again challenging ourselves against the nation's best on the countries great golf courses. Getting to host a home event at Harding Park with Howard University to start of the year is very special. Our recent success has opened a lot of invitations to events we normally don't play, but we believe this schedule gives us a great chance to be ready for postseason play."



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www.usfdons.com

Santa Clara Broncos

Eight Softball Members Named Easton/NFCA

All-America Scholar-Athletes


The eight Bronco honorees posted a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2022-23.


LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced on Tuesday that eight Santa Clara softball student-athletes were named Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes for the 2022-23 academic year. 

 

The eight Broncos – Emma Bickford, Leiora Davidson, Sage Hager, Bailey McLaughlin, Sammy Needham, Morgan Salmon, Bethany Shih and Ashley Trierweiler – were recognized after posting a GPA of 3.5 or higher. 


Bickford, McLaughlin, Needham, Salmon and Trierweiler are repeat honorees from last season when seven Broncos were recognized.


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For a full report, click HERE.

www.santaclarabroncos.com

University of Pacific Tigers

PACIFIC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CONTINUES SPAIN TOUR WITH VISIT TO VALENCIA


VALENCIA, Spain – Game number two for the Pacific women's basketball team took place Saturday evening against Elite Sports Academy. 


"We were definitely a little fresher physically and mentally, having been here a few days," said Head Coach Bradley Davis. "I thought you could see that in our offensive transition and defensive rotations." 


The Tigers played well in the paint, using their size advantage to score inside. The Elite Sports Academy played aggressive defense early on before sharp passing from the Tigers forced the team to back off. 


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For a full report, click HERE.

www.pacifictigers.com

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MONTEREY, Calif., July 03, 2023—The clock is counting down to one of the most anticipated weeks of the year for car enthusiasts, automakers, sponsors and local Monterey businesses. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca kicks off this Monterey Car Week by naming Corvette legend Ron Fellows as the Grand Marshal for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion


With a special edition Corvette named after him, Fellows can also count 27 wins, three American Le Mans Series championships, two wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and four consecutive years as the “Most Popular Driver” from ALMS fans to his record. Arguably one of North America’s most versatile and successful road racing drivers, Ron Fellows was inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame in 2011, the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2012 and was called to the Order of Canada in 2020.


“I’m excited to make it back out to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Corvette,” said Fellows. “This will be my fourth time visiting the historic races and it’s never a bad trip to be on the spectacular Monterey Peninsula.” Fellows will be giving out the Awards on Saturday including the coveted Spirit of Monterey and the famed John Fitch Award. “I’m honored at the opportunity to be named Grand Marshal and will cross my fingers I have an opportunity to get behind a wheel of one of the cars on track.”


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