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Issue No. 539
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POEpourri
“I have great faith in fools -- self-confidence my friends will call it.”
― Edgar Allan Poe, Marginalia
NBA Playoffs Update: The T-Wolves and Pacers are both down 0-3. Neither the Mavs nor the Celtics can be said to have "won" their games. Rather, their opponents "lost" opportunities, stumblin' and bumblin' in the last minutes. That is why these series will soon be 3-3, as the law of averages and superior talent kick in.
Indy 500: Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden powered past Pato O'Ward on the final lap to win the 2024 Indianapolis 500 with a perfectly executed pass at 220 mph.
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xJjBQA8i0
It was Newgarden's second straight Indy 500 win and a tough loss for Mexico's only Indy driver, the popular Pato O'Ward, who finished second. Laguna Seca is the venue for the Firestone Grand Prix on June 23rd.
Au Revoir PAC 12? Reader comments are welcome. The A.C.C.? Weekends in North Carolina? At least ACC athletes get trips to California, and undoubtedly many will enter transfer portals once they've had a taste of our NorCal World.
Robert A. Moselle
Marketing Director, Sports Today!
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Contents
Games
Bay FC 0, NY/NY Gotham 2
Oakland A's 2, Houston Astros 5
Oakland Roots 1, FC Tulsa 0
Oakland Soul 1, Cal Storm 1
Oakland Soul 3, Marin FC Siren 1
San Jose Earthquakes 1, Austin FC 1
San Jose Earthquakes 3, Sacramento Republic FC 4
Features & Commentary
Bay to Breakers, by Rich Yee
Donate Today! Add Your Name To The List Below!
Hardly Trivial, by T. Buff
Jim Otto All-Pro, Too, In Character, by Dave Newhouse
Just For The Halibut, by Andy Dolich
Learning Soccer -- Watching Women's Sports, by Howard Pearlstein
The Weekly Longer NIL Thought, by Darren Heitner, Esq.
Vida Blue, from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee
Organizations
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Bay Area Falcons
Bay Area Panthers
Bay FC
Cal Bears
Cal State University East Bay
Golden Gate Fields
Golden State Warriors
Oakland A's
Oakland Ballers
Oakland Roots SC
Oakland Soul
Oakland Spiders
Saint Mary's College Gaels
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San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco Giants
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose State Spartans
Santa Clara Broncos
Sonoma Raceway
St. Francis Yacht Club
Stanford Cardinal
UC Davis Aggies
University of Pacific Tigers
USF Dons
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna
Seca
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Oakland A's 2
Houston Astros 5
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, CA
Sunday, May 26, 2024
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Oakland Athletics shortstop Max Schuemann went 2-for-3 with a home run during the A's 5-2 defeat to the Houston Astros on Sunday, May 26th at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Oakland Athletics shortstop Max Schuemann (on ground) tosses the ball past second baseman Zack Gelof (right) for an error during the fourth inning. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita. | |
James Edwin Otto (January 5, 1938 – May 19, 2024) | |
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Jim Otto
All-Pro, Too,
In Character
by Dave Newhouse
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This is a sad time in Raider Nation, but also across the nation for those who love football. For the embodiment of what the game represents in commitment and excellence just left us. The great Jim Otto is gone.
It truly can be said that Jim Otto was one of a kind in the annals of football. Yes, he was named center on the all-time pro football team, defining his excellence. But in terms of commitment, he stands alone among those who’ve put on the helmet and pads in pro football’s 104-year history. There never will be another Jim Otto, because there never was anyone like him before either.
He was the Ironman of Ironmen, playing in 210 consecutive games for the Oakland Raiders, never missing a game, even when his physical condition begged for relief. But coaxing Otto off the field would have been as useless as kicking a deflated football. His medical chart kept changing through football and throughout his life, which just ended, mercifully, at 86. His major surgeries passed the 50 mark, 30-plus alone on his knees, including a amputated leg near the end of his tortured existence. His shoulders were factory-made, too, and then there were the multi near-death experiences he survived as well.
That was Jim Otto, the ultimate survivor. There should be a statute of him, and not just a bust, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, as the ultimate football player.
But it wasn’t easy for Otto long before he wore the Silver and Black of the Raiders. He grew up in a needy situation in Wausau, Wisconsin, living for awhile in a chicken coop. In high school he took mainly shop classes, which didn't prepare him academically for college. He received a football scholarship to the University of Miami (Florida), where as a freshman he had his first two knee surgeries, while becoming the school’s finest center and, equally remarkable, a graduate. He began to show he was capable of anything.
He weighed 210 pounds in college, light even in the 1950s for a lineman. and so the National Football League didn’t draft him. But the American Football League was starting up in 1960, with a franchise located in Oakland, and that’s where he wound up, undersized but not overwhelmed, continuing to challenge the odds stacked up against him.
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His major surgeries passed the 50 mark, 30-plus alone on his knees, including a amputated leg near the end of his tortured existence.
Cleverly given uniform number 00, he struggled mightily to push his weight to 260 as the overwhelmed Raiders lost 19 consecutive games before Al Davis arrived to resurrect the franchise. The Raiders spent their first two years playing in San Francisco because Oakland had no football stadium until temporary Frank Youell Field, which barely held 20,000 fans, was built. Finally, the Oakland Coliseum and Arena opened for business in 1966, and the Raiders took flight at that point.
The AFL lasted 10 years, and Otto was its all-league center every year. There are numerous testimonials of Otto’s indomitability as a Raider, but the greatest was the time he was scheduled for knee surgery in Los Angeles. He, instead, snuck out of the hospital, flew to Oakland, got in his Volkswagen — yes, a tiny VW — and drove to the team’s training camp in Santa Rosa. There he dressed in his uniform, went out for practice, but coach John Madden threw a fit, kicking him off the field. Later, Otto convinced Madden to let him practice, and see if he held up physically. Madden agreed, Otto passed the test, played the entire season, made the Pro Bowl, then had the knee surgery, not thinking back then of amputations.
Otto paid the price to become Mr. Raider. But he always overachieved. This same kid who barely graduated high school, became a millionaire businessman, with multiple investments, including a llama farm, a bank, and a burger franchise.
He was fortunate to have the most devoted partner in Sally, both wife and nurse. They had two children, a daughter who died young, and a son, a football player at Utah State who made papa Otto proud.
I was proud, too, to gain Jim’s trust in becoming co-author of Jim Otto: The Pain of Glory, published in 2000, but with a longer-than-expected shelf life. That’s because on Raider trips, the retired Otto, now a team executive, would set up a table in the team’s hotel and sell our book. That was Jim Otto: Once committed, always committed.
Thus he stayed true to the Raiders even after their move to Las Vegas. They believed in him at a time when he needed a place to play pro football, and he wouldn’t ever forget that belief. For he was, additionally, a man of deep faith.
As mean and invincible as he was on the gridiron, he was warm and generous out of uniform. The great Jim Otto is gone, sadly, and we won’t see his kind again.
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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.
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Another prize catch by the Fish Whisperer | |
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Just For The Halibut
by Andy Dolich
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I recently boarded the charter boat ARGO based at Fisherman’s Wharf for a half day of hopeful halibut fishing on San Francisco Bay. Skipper Craig Hanson is one of the most respected charter captains in the Bay with over 40 years of experience.
San Francisco Bay has some of the finest fishing in the country featuring salmon, halibut, striped bass, white sturgeon, leopard shark, rockfish and when the time is right, the always tasty Dungeness crab.
We headed out into the gray of the marine layer and fished in and around the Bay Bridge with no bites. Captain Craig charted a move down to Candlestick Point where a number of other boats were trolling for Mr. Halibut. As the sky began to show sun the Halibut started to get hungry. In a short period of time we had four nice fish in the cooler.
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Bumper to bumper traffic on
Bay Bridge, I think..
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Seal ordering a Halibut salad after we filet | |
Two of the other fishermen were from Wisconsin, making this their first trip out on San Francisco Bay. I downloaded them with local knowledge and they shared how to ice fish if I ever dropped in to see them in winter.
The California halibut (Paralichthys californicus) is a large tooth flounder native to the waters of the Pacific Coast of North America. It feeds near shore and is free swimming. It typically weighs 6 to 30 pounds. It is much smaller than the larger and more northern-ranging Pacific Halibut which can reach 300 pounds.
This is an unusual fish in that one eye has to migrate around from one side to the other as it grows from an upright fry or baby fish into an adult fish that lies on its side. The adult has two eyes on the up-side as it lies on the bottom. Most flatfish are generally either right-eyed or left-eyed, but the California halibut is unusual in having a roughly even number of each type.
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If you are looking for a halibut dinner, this is a good time to test your fishing skills on San Francisco Bay
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415-361-7757
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Andy Dolich operates Dolich & Associates, a sports consultancy, in Los Altos. A local resident, Dolich has more than 50 years of experience as an executive in professional sports, working with the Oakland A's, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, and hockey and soccer teams. Dolich is also the co-author of Goodbye, Oakland, is available in bookstores and from Triumph Books. For earlier articles by Andy Dolich published in Sports Today! click HERE.
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We proudly honored frontline heroes at our Nurses Appreciation Night presented by Kaiser Permanente. Starting off the evening, we recognized our 2024 Nurse Honorees including Alex A., Kari C., Kendra M., Jaqueline G., and Mary D. To learn more about their inspiring and selfless stories, please visit athletics.com/nurses.
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San Jose Earthquakes 1
Austin FC 1
PayPal Park, San Jose, CA
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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The Quakes' starting eleven pose for a team portrait before the match. The San Jose Earthquakes tied Austin FC, 1–1, in a MLS Matchday 16 game at PayPal Park on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in San Jose, California. © 2024 Alex Ho. | |
San Jose Earthquakes defender Rodrigues (#26) screens Austin FC forward Diego Rubio (#14) in the first half. © 2024 Alex Ho. | |
San Jose Earthquakes forward Amahl Pellegrino (#9) fires a shot against Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (#1) in the first half.
© 2024 Alex Ho.
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San Jose Earthquakes defender Vítor Costa (#94) rises high for a header in the first half. © 2024 Alex Ho. | |
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro (#29) attacks against San Jose Earthquakes defender Bruno Wilson (#4) and goalkeeper William Yarbrough (#25) in the first half. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. © 2024 Alex Ho. | |
Bay FC 0
NY/NJ Gotham FC 2
PayPal Park, San Jose, CA
Friday, May 24, 2024
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Bay FC forward Tess Boade (#12) shoots in the second half as NJ/NY Gotham FC blanked Bay FC, 2–0, in a NWSL match at PayPal Park on Friday, May 24, 2024 in San Jose, California. © 2024 Alex Ho. | |
Bay FC defender Savy King (#2) battles NJ/NY Gotham FC forward Ella Stevens (#13, L) and midfielder Crystal Dunn (#19, R) in the
second half. © 2024 Alex Ho.
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Bay FC forward Tess Boade (#12) looks to the referee for a call in
the second half. © 2024 Alex Ho.
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Vida Blue -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee | |
Whenever I would attend a sports collectors show in the Bay Area
I was always sure to see Vida Blue there. He attended almost every one I went to. He was known as a great player and also a great person off the field. I once saw him at a charity event surrounded by dozens of kids and he took the time to meet, autograph and take photos with every last one. I have about a dozen autographs from Vida and
this is one of them.
Rich Yee, Sports Today Photographer
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff | |
Basketball Is On My Mind
We will soon know who the NBA Finals MVP is for the 2023-2024 season. One thing we know is it will
NOT be a rookie.
Who is the one and only Rookie to ever win
the NBA Finals MVP?
See Answer Below...
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Learning Soccer --
Watching Women's Sports
by Howard Pearlstein
I know almost nothing about soccer other than watching it, eleven players in continuous motion, and a goal is a ball which goes between the goalposts, under the crossbar and crosses the goal line. (Doesn’t need to hit the net in back, my mistake corrected by Google.)
What I knew of soccer was how to do the pivotal instep kick. I learned that in college from a Phys Ed Post-Grad doing his Master’s thesis on muscle memory of newly learned physical skills. It was the second P-E credit I needed to have in addition to Fencing.
A few weeks of kicking the soccer ball straight down a long hall, then back to fencing until the next semester. Then a few weeks of kicking the ball to see how much muscle memory I’d retained. Never knew the conclusion he made in his thesis, but could guess it, since I could still do it until recently, and probably still could except for arthritic toes in my kicking foot.
It was the uninterrupted continual motion that was so attractive to watch, and I was pleased to see it as the feature Steve Kerr was working to institute as the tactical basis in the Dubs’ game. That and the principle that every player should know where every other player was during a game. Don’t know if that result would be easier to achieve with five players than eleven.
But while I am a supporter of Oakland Roots (men's soccer) and Oakland Soul (women’s soccer), I’m learning more from being able to watch Bay FC games, as well as other women’s soccer on tv.
I have been a fan of women’s sports for many years, partly because they have gotten literally shortchanged. Unlike men’s sports, there was no pot of gold at the end of the college years waiting for them, which meant that the ultimate penury inherent in women’s professional ranks filled the games with players who were
there because they loved and enjoyed playing the game. And that made the games were more fun to watch.
I am glad to see tv attention finally being paid to the WNBA as well as to women’s soccer. That means the women who go on as professionals won’t necessarily need to find additional means of income to support themselves. A friend of mine said: “Well then, won’t that all change now? I mean you always bring up William
Blake’s quote about that, that when people look for money, the art can’t breathe and it all gets taken over by war.”
I said, “I don’t think so, not for a while. All the mentors and coaches and the new owners are women who played the game when it was a thing of love and enjoyment. And they carry that sense of it with them. And I’m hopeful we won’t live long enough to have to see it all turn to dollar-crazed crap.”
My late wife always chided me about being an optimist. But still, despite the piles of loot the players get, the Dubs, the team I’ve loved since the 50s, are still fun to watch. Some of the players, if they said that meme: “I’d play the game even if I weren’t being paid,” could be believable. They enjoy it that much. I mean they have wives and children and they’re not idiots -- they know retirement age is 40
with lifelong lingering remnants of injury. But they love it and it’s a source of joy for them and everyone who watches them – at least until time and gravity take over.
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Howard Pearlstein has been a few places and done a few things.
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Newsletter, Image, Likeness
Vol. 81: A Brief History Of House v. NCAA As It Could Forever Alter The Concept
Of 'Amateurism'
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The Weekly Longer NIL Thought
by Darren Heitner
Founder of HEITNERLEGAL
June 15, 2020
t's the date that Case No. 4:20-cv-03919 was initiated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
You may know of the case by the reference of House v. NCAA, which has made headlines in the recent past, and particularly over the past week, related to the NCAA and the Power conferences choosing to enter into a settlement agreement to avoid what could have been damages that forced the NCAA into bankruptcy (allegedly).
Four years ago, when House v. NCAA was initiated, multiple states considered laws to supersede the NCAA's complete prohibition on college athletes exploiting their NIL rights for commercial gain. The initial Complaint, later amended, was filed one year before the Supreme Court of the United States ruling 9-0 in NCAA v. Alston, striking down the NCAA's restrictions on college athlete education-related compensation.
Steve Berman and his law firm, HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP, filed the Complaint with a demand for a jury trial and a request to certify a class of plaintiffs. In the Introduction section of the 95-page Complaint, it stated that the NCAA "purports to protect college athletes from commercial exploitation, yet it has conspired to create an anticompetitive market where student-athletes are unable to benefit from the same opportunities that are available to their fellow classmates and powerless to realize the commercial value of their own NILs."
It also pointed out that then-NCAA EVP of Regulatory Affairs, Oliver Luck, acknowledged in 2015 that "the name, image, likeness for an individual is a fundamental right—that any individual controls his or her name, image and likeness—and I don’t believe that a student-athlete who accepts a grant-in-aid simply waives that right to his or her name, image, likeness."
And then came the essence of the action: "Notwithstanding the existence of this right and its accompanying economic value, the NCAA and its members have committed violations of the federal antitrust laws and common law by engaging in an overarching conspiracy to: (a) fix the amount that student-athletes may be paid for the licensing, use, and sale of their names, images, and likenesses -- at zero; and (b) foreclose student-athletes from the market for licensing, use, and sale of their names, images, and likenesses entirely. In addition to violating the antitrust laws, Defendants have also unjustly enriched themselves and their for-profit business partners."
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For a full report, click HERE
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San Jose Earthquakes 3
Sacramento Republic FC 4
Heart Health Park, Sacramento, CA
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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Earthquakes 3, Sacramento Republic FC 4
San Jose’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run ends
in Round of 16 after back-and-forth game
with four lead changes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Sacramento Republic FC 4-3 in extra time on Tuesday night at Heart Health Park in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16.
San Jose struck first in the 11th minute when Benji Kikanović outpaced his defender on the left wing and fed a streaking Preston Judd, who coolly slotted the ball past Republic goalkeeper Danny Vitiello to open the scoring. The hosts answered when former Earthquakes midfielder Luis Felipe’s cross found Kieran Phillips for the equalizer six minutes later. Sacramento pulled ahead before halftime when Jack Gurr raced down the right wing and his cross was finished by Phillips for his second of the night.
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www.sjearthquakes.com
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Oakland Roots SC 1
FC Tulsa 0
ONEOK Stadium, Tulsa, OK
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Oakland Roots Win in Tulsa, Secure
Back-to-Back Victories
FC Tulsa were on the front foot early, but it was Oakland Roots who took the lead in the 20th minute when Miche-Naider Chéry found the back of the net on the turn, giving the visiting Roots a 1-0 lead.
The rest of the half played to a stalemate on the tight Tulsa home field, with each side picking up one yellow card. The score remained 1-0 into the break.
Roots made two substitutions, bringing on Lindo Mfeka and Irakoze Donasiyano about 15 minutes into the second half, as FC Tulsa looked to take the game to Oakland while down a goal.
Paul Blanchette made a couple of good saves to keep Oakland’s shutout intact until the end, as Oakland picked up their first back-to-back victories since last July, winning the game 1-0.
Oakland Roots will now hit the road again next Saturday, June 1st, to face Colorado Springs, with kickoff set for 6:00 PM PT.
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Click HERE
www.oaklandrootssc.com
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Oakland Soul SC 1
Cal Storm 1
Davis Legacy Soccer Complex
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Oakland Soul Earn Draw in Davis
Against Cal Storm
Cal Storm scored one of the quickest goals possible inside of 15 seconds when Giana Riley capitalized on an Oakland Soul mistake to take an early 1-0 lead.
Oakland Soul gained control of the game after the opening-minute lapse and found the equalizer in the 25th minute through Sam Tran, making the score 1-1.
Both sides went into the break level at 1-1 after a balanced first half of play.
Soul made multiple second-half substitutions in search of the go-ahead goal to take all three points back to Oakland, but it was not to be as the game ended 1-1.
Soul will now return home to Oakland on Thursday, May 30th to face Pleasanton Rage. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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For a full report, click HERE
www.oaklandsoulsc.com
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Oakland Soul SC 3
Marin FC Siren 1
Merritt College, Oakland
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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Soul Score Three Second Half Goals in 3-1 Victory at Home Versus Marin FC Siren
Kaytlin Brinkman scored a brace, and Soul overcame an early 1-0 deficit to defeat visiting Marin FC Siren in Oakland on Thursday night by a final score of 3-1.
Both teams looked evenly matched early on, but Soul soon started to put pressure on the Siren. Despite this pressure it was Marin that would get on the board first when Elsa Nolen scored against the run of play to give her team a 1-0 lead in the 40th minute.
Soul made four substitutions at halftime that provided an obvious spark for Oakland. Soul owned the second half, hemming Marin into their defensive end for the majority of the frame, and leveling the match just minutes after the whistle. Henar Urteaga found a soft spot in the Siren defense on a corner kick in the 49th minute and put a gorgeous header into the top left corner to bring the match level
at 1-1.
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For a full report, click HERE
www.oaklandsoulsc.com
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Bay to Breakers
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, May 19, 2024
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Bay to Breakers is an annual San Francisco footrace typically held on the third Sunday of May. The phrase Bay to Breakers reflects that the race starts at the northeast end of the downtown area and runs through the city to finish at the Great Highway where breakers crash onto Ocean Beach. The course is 7.46 miles (12 km) long.
Bay to Breakers invites costumes and the 1986 edition set a Guinness World Record for being the world's largest footrace with 110,000 participants. The race was started in 1906 as a way to lift the
city's spirits after the disastrous earthquake.
Rich Yee was an official Bay to Breakers photographer.
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San Francisco's Julia Vasquez Giguere (43:49) was the top female, placing 34th overall. Photo by Rich Yee. | |
Ferrari Racing Days Rolls into Monterey
for an all-Ferrari Motorsports Festival
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Welcomes Visitors for Third Consecutive Weekend
of Activities
MONTEREY, Calif., May 16, 2024—The hillsides of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca take on a decidedly Italian flair this weekend as one of the most famous luxury brands in the world brings its storied history and automobiles to Monterey for Ferrari Racing Days. The three-day gathering of racing and road cars begins ticketed entry Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19.
The histories of Ferrari and Laguna Seca have been intertwined since 1957. The first of many memorable moments came at the inaugural Pebble Beach Road Race at the “new” Laguna Seca. It was here that Pete Lovely, driving a Ferrari 500 Testa Rossa, upset the star-studded field to win and forever cementing Ferrari’s place in Monterey history.
“The Laguna Seca Recreation Area has shifted from Trans Am muscle cars, to ultra-advance IMSA prototypes and sports cars to the Prancing Horses of an all Ferrari gathering in three weeks’ time,” commented John Narigi, president of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “These three events are providing a significant boost to Monterey County’s local businesses with a steady influx of visitors during a traditionally slow visitation month.”
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Click HERE
www.weathertechraceway.com
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California Agriculture Celebrated at NASCAR Weekend at Sonoma Raceway
Farm to Finish Line Ag Pavilion and Activations
SONOMA, Calif. (May 21, 2024) – Sonoma Raceway is proud to announce the launch of an all-new experience for race fans at the upcoming NASCAR event. On Saturday, June 8, the “Farm to Finish Line” event, located in the Tech Garage adjacent to the Fan Zone, will celebrate California’s rich agricultural heritage and offer a fun and educational experience for fans of all ages.
Fans can explore booths from local farmers and ranchers, showcasing the bounty of California’s diverse agricultural landscape. Kids can try their hand at roping and lassoing and also get to race tractors within the friendly confines of the Tech Garage!
In addition to the vendor booths, the new event will feature agricultural education displays, offering insights into the innovative techniques and practices that sustain California’s thriving agricultural industry. Knowledgeable speakers will be on hand to share their expertise and provide valuable information about the importance of agriculture in our daily lives. Guests will enjoy giveaways and prizes for participation throughout the day.
“Being situated on a former dairy farm, it’s a perfect fit to showcase California’s agricultural history,” said Sonoma Raceway Executive Vice President and General Manager, Brian Flynn. “We’ve taken our Tech Garage and turned it into an Ag Pavilion, there’s fun for everybody.”
"We are proud of our agricultural heritage and are always up for showcasing our love for stewarding the land, protecting natural resources, and feeding our community of Sonoma County, and beyond,” said Dayna Ghirardelli, executive director of Sonoma County Farm Bureau. “We are revving up for fun-filled day at Sonoma Raceway!"
Don’t miss the unique opportunity to experience the intersection of agriculture and racing at Sonoma Raceway’s Farm to Finish Line on Saturday, June 8.
Weekend packages for three full days of racing, music and entertainment at Sonoma Raceway start at just $105. Adult tickets for the General Tire 200 ARCA Menards Series West race and the Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, start at just $30, while kids 12 and under get in free. The Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, June 9 offer tickets starting at just $59 for adults and $10 for kids.
Visit www.sonomaraceway.com for complete details, schedules and ticket information. Call 800-870-7223 [RACE] for ticket information.
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Nancy McDaniel Receives Kim Moore Spirit Award
Longtime Cal Head Coach Earns Perseverance Award For Second Time
BERKELEY – California women's golf head coach Nancy McDaniel has been named the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Division I Kim Moore Spirit Award for the second time, it was announced Friday.
The annual award honors and recognizes a student-athlete or coach who exemplifies a great spirit toward the game of golf, a positive attitude on and off the golf course, is a role model for her team and showcases mental toughness in facing challenges.
Last summer, McDaniel found herself in a second battle with cancer, resulting in a leave of absence just before the start of the 2023-24 school year. She continued to lead the Golden Bears to one of their best seasons in recent memory, as they set numerous program records on the way to their 23rd NCAA Regional appearance in 25 years.
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www.calbears.com
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Season Ends in NCAA Stroke Play
Karl Vilips advances as an individual and will enter Monday's final round two strokes back in pursuit of an individual NCAA title
CARLSBAD, Calif. - Stanford's season comes to an end after three rounds of stroke play at the NCAA Championships, as the Cardinal finished below the cut line at 41-over for a tied-20th finish on the tournament. Senior Karl Vilips will advance to tomorrow's final round as an individual, qualifying as the highest-finishing golfer on a non-qualifying team after three rounds.
With heavy winds playing a factor during Sunday's action, Vilips suffered his worst round of the tournament with a 4-over 76 with five bogeys and just one birdie. The performance dropped Vilips down into a share of second on the individual leaderboard, two strokes behind Ohio State's Adam Wallin.
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Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE.
Photo: Al Chang / Stanford Athletic
www.gostanford.com
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Sjostrand Punches Another Ticket to Eugene on Final Day of NCAA
West Prelims
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Emilia Sjostrand punched her second ticket in three days to Eugene advancing to the NCAA Track and Field Championships in the Women’s Triple Jump for San José State Track & Field after the women’s action on the fourth and final day of competition at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds hosted by Arkansas on Saturday from John McDonnell Field.
Sjostrand competing in the fourth and final flight of athletes for the Women’s Triple Jump, on her first attempt put up a season best mark of 13.88m (45-6½) which tied the third best jump in the nation this season. After deciding to forgo her last two attempts, she qualified for nationals at Hayward Field with the third best mark of the day across the event. This will be Sjostrand’s fourth straight trip to the NCAA Track and Field Championships across indoor and outdoor seasons.
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Saint Mary's College Gaels | |
TRK | Stanziano's Season Ends in the NCAA Quarterfinals
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Rayna Stanziano competed in her last race for the 2023-2024 season as she raced in the 1500 meter for the quarterfinals.
Stanziano has been a huge impact for the women's track and field team as she holds multiple SMC records throughout her four years here. She will be back for one more season as a Gael for the women's outdoor track team.
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Dons Conclude Season, Alexandre Grabs 15th in NCAA Championship Quarterfinals
FAYETTEVILLE, Calif – Olivia Alexandre concluded the University of San Francisco men's and women's track & field season in the NCAA Championship Quarterfinal Round, earning a 15th-place finish in the 800 meters Saturday afternoon at John McDonnell Field.
Competing in a field of 24 competitors, Alexandre grabbed 15th overall after finishing fifth in her heat in the 800 meters. Alexandre shaved off over two seconds from her first-round race, crossing the finish line at 2:05.10.
Alexandre, participating in her final event, finished her career with the program record in the 400-meter hurdles while being ranked No. 53 in the NCAA in the 800-meter and No. 47 in the 400-meter hurdles.
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For a full report, click HERE
www.usfdons.com
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Castelli Concludes Women's Track & Field Season at NCAA West Regionals
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Katie Castelli wrapped-up Santa Clara women's track & field's season Saturday at NCAA West Regionals.
Castelli, competing in the 3000m steeplechase, ran a 11:02.40, good for 42nd overall. She was the first runner to represent the Bronco women at West Regionals since 2016.
"Katie's race concludes one of the all-time great individual Santa Clara track and field seasons and we are all so proud of her performance today and throughout her career. Katie fought hard today, raced above her seed, and has a lot to hang her head high on," Santa Clara head coach Pete Cushman said.
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For a full report, click HERE
Photo - Donald Jedlovec / Santa Clara Athletics
www.santaclarabroncos.com
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DOUBLE-DIGIT SCORER ELIJAH FISHER TRANSFERS FROM DEPAUL TO PACIFIC
STOCKTON, Calif. – After averaging in double-figures last season at DePaul, Canadian Elijah Fisher signed with the Pacific men's basketball program for 2024-25.
Fisher was second on the Blue Demons in scoring with 10.2 points per game and shot .520 from the field on 119-of-229 attempts. He registered 16 double-figure scoring games including a career-high 25 points against Long Beach State.
Fisher scored in double-digits in eight of the last nine games of the year. He was also second on the team in steals and grabbed at least two steals in seven different games.
The Toronto, Ontario, Canada native is a 6-6, 220 guard. He spent his freshman year at Texas Tech and played in 28 games including one start. He averaged 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per outing.
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www.pacifictigers.com
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Six Aggies Honored By Phi Beta Kappa
DAVIS, Calif. – Six UC Davis student athletes were honored on May 15 as newly elected members of the Phi Beta Kappa, becoming part of the nation's oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization.
"It was my great pleasure as a long time Phi Beta Kappa, Vice President of the UC Davis Kappa Chapter, and a staff member of the Intercollegiate Athletics department to welcome six new members to Phi Beta Kappa," said Associate Athletics Director, Leadership and Professional Development Michael Lorenzen. "To have attained that honor as a Division I athlete is a remarkable achievement and a testament to truly superlative performance that epitomizes the student-athlete ideal."
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Gabe Tanner Named to D2CCA All-West Region Second Team
POMONA, Calif. - Postseason awards continue to pile up for Cal State East Bay starting pitcher Gabe Tanner. The D2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) announced its All-West Region selections for 2024, and Tanner was named to the Second Team.
Already following the 2024 season, Tanner was named to the NCBWA All-Region Second Team and the All-CCAA First Team. For April 2024, Tanner was named Pioneer of the Month.
Tanner finished the season with a 9-4 record in 13 appearances on the mound. He had a 3.56 ERA in 93.2 innings pitched and allowed 43 runs (37 earned), walked 20 and struck out 67. He led the CCAA in games started (13) and wins (9), was second in strikeouts (67) during the regular season. A complete game win at Cal Poly Pomona on March 8 earned him CCAA Pitcher of the Week honors.
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The History of St. Francis Yacht Club
Becoming St. Francis
There is a tide that flows through the Golden Gate. There is a tide in the affairs of men.
In 1927, San Francisco Bay sailors crossed both in a single tack. The Panama Pacific International Exposition of 1915 had reimagined the waterfront to the east of the Army’s Presidio, and one of the developments was a harbor. After the fair, the harbor remained. With that, it became possible to imagine placing a yacht club on the San Francisco city front, and there were visionaries with that in mind. They believed the city was “the” place for a great yacht club on San Francisco Bay.
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www.stfyc.com
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Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff | |
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr.
Magic Johnson did it in 1980!
I feel even the young Magic had no idea just
how great he was going to be!
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Absorbing, frank and informative, Elman's smart prose makes for entertaining reading and brings to life our sports world with a deft touch.
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“A must read…an in-depth look into stories that come from all avenues of professional sports."
-- Andy Dolich, prominent sports executive with fifty years experience with the NFL, NBA, MLB & NHL
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"Good things come to those who wait"
The Guinness is pouring well and honestly we can't drink it all by ourselves so join us. Open Monday through Thursday at 4pm. Friday through Sunday at 12pm. Happy Hour 4pm to 6pm. Look forward to seeing all your smiling
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Recent Facebook Albums to Enjoy | |
Oakland A’s 2, Houston Astros 5, May 26, 2024.
Captions and photos by Darren Yamashita
San Jose Earthquakes 1, Austin FC 1, May 25, 2024.
Captions and photos by Alex Ho.
Bay FC 0, NY/NJ Gotham FC 2, May 24, 2024.
Captions and photos by Alex Ho.
Bay to Breakers, May 19, 2024.
Photos by Rich Yee.
San Francisco Giants 4, Colorado Rockies 1, May 19, 2024.
Captions and photos by Darren Yamashita.
Oakland Spiders 19, Salt Lake City Shred 25, May 17, 2024.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
San Francisco Nighthawks 8, San Francisco Chicas 0, Saturday, May 18. Captions and photos by Darren Yamashita.
San Francisco Giants 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Monday, May 13, 2024. Photos by Rich Yee.
San Francisco Giants 6, Cincinnati Reds 5, 10 innings. Sunday, May 12, 2024. Photos and captions by Darren Yamashita.
Savannah Bananas vs. Party Animals, Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Captions and photos by Darren Yamashita.
Bay Area Falcons 18, Arizona Sidewinders 7, May 11, 2024.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
San Jose Earthquakes 1, Oakland Roots SC 0, May 7, 2024.
Captions and photos by Alex Ho.
San Jose Earthquakes 1, Oakland Roots SC 0, May 7, 2024.
Captions and photos by Ron Sellers.
BASHOF, May 6, 2024. Photos by Ed Jay.
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, May 27, through
Sunday, June 2, 2024
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Monday, May 27
San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 2:05 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28
San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Tampa Bay Rays, 3:50 p.m.
Wednesday, May 29
San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 12:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Tampa Bay Rays, 3:50 p.m.
Thursday, May 30
Oakland A's @ Tampa Bay Rays, 10:10 a.m.
Oakland Soul vs. Pleasanton Rage, 6 p.m.
Friday, May 31
San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees, 7:15 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Atlanta Braves, 4:20 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes @ New York City, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 1
San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Atlanta Braves, 1:10 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC @ Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, 6 p.m.
Sunday June 2
San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Atlanta Braves, 10:35 a.m
Oakland Soul vs. San Francisco Glens, 4 p.m.
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FIELD OF PLAY
For the past 60 years, Michael Zagaris has taken his camera behind the scenes of the NFL, capturing the moments that define America’s game.
To order: https://www.zagarisbook.com/
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LOL, Loss of Logo: What’s Your Next Move? was written for sports professionals by Andy Dolich and Jack Hirschman and offers valuable takeaways for everyone chasing the fancy logo and corner office. | |
The Emerald Mile: The epic and award-winning story of the fastest ride in history through the heart of the Grand Canyon, by Kevin Fedarko. A thrilling true tale during the legendary flood of 1983. | |
More than a cookbook, this culinary delight was written to preserve a great chef's traditional family recipes and stories of her childhood for her far-flung grandchildren. Author Leonie Samuel-Hool recounts stories of a vanished society and legends of the gods and goddesses that protect and sometimes make mischief in Indonesian homes, fields and foods. The recipes are explicitly presented. | |
The absolute greatest Yankees were the 1949-1953 pinstripers, winners of an unprecedented five consecutive World Series. "The Yankee Way," Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa writes in the book's foreword, is "full of Yankee winning keys, star-studded competition, and insights about one of baseball's historically fascinating periods." By Charlie Silvera with Dave Newhouse (Author). | |
To Order: $15 hardcover, $10 paperback, plus $4.95 shipping. Send check/M.O. to Christopher Weills, P.O. Box 4515, Berkeley, CA 94704 | | |
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Many people -- maybe even you -- have been getting out on their bikes more during Shelter-in-Place. "Check for Bikes" clings and bumper stickers are great ways to keep bicyclists safer out there on the road by promoting awareness by drivers to share the road. Keep safe out there and keep your neighbors safe by using or passing along vinyl clings for inside a car window or windshield and 4" circular bumper stickers. We have Youth and
Spanish versions, too!
Go to www.checkforbikes.org or email contact@checkforbikes.org
with questions or to order.
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The Ultimate Sports Guide is very appreciative to the ongoing contributions made by former staff photographer Kenny Karst and Robert Moselle. Mr. Karst, now retired, continues to contribute helpful ideas and his archives.
Mr. Moselle, Esq. is now lending his extensive editorial experience and marketing savvy to the publication.
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