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June 12 - June 18, 2023
Issue No. 489
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In a League
of His Own
by Dave Newhouse
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The ultimate compliment for a baseball star is saying he’s a five-tool player: Hits for average, hits with power, combined with speed, throwing arm, and defensive ability. Well, John Shea takes it one step further in contending Willie Mays was a six-tool player.
“He out-thought everybody,” Shea noted. “He envisioned what was going to happen before it did.”
Shea then enlarged Mays’ tool kit.
“Willie was the most entertaining player who ever lived,” he added, “with the basket catch and his cap flying off. He also played 13 straight years of 150-plus games, most of it with the 154-game (pre-162-game) schedule. So he was also the most durable player.”
Wait, with entertainment thrills and durability, is that eight tools?
“Willie changed minds,” Shea pointed out.
Shea, the esteemed San Francisco Chronicle sportswriter, wrote
Mays’ biography: 24: Life Stories and Lessons From The Say Hey Kid (St. Martin’s Press) in 2020. And on Thursday, Shea will appear at the Lafayette Library at 7 p.m. to discuss the book and his personal relationship with Mays in conversation with Mike Zappa.
Several so-called exclusive books about Mays have been written, but Shea’s is the best, getting Mays, who’s now 92, to speak in depth about his life in baseball, and his life in general. The book’s depth is amazing, and flattering, as three U.S. Presidents contributed, plus countless baseball figures were interviewed, and Bob Costas wrote the foreword.
Mays normally guards himself publicly, so how did Shea build Mays’ trust as a starting point?
“The bottom line is that I wrote about Willie a lot,” he said, "and he must have trusted me because he kept talking to me. He told me one time that I had made a mistake. I thought, ‘Oh, damn.’ He said, “You said I'm 5-10. I’m 5-11." He had the ultimate baseball body, right? But when I approached him about writing a book, he said he’d like to see the book in classrooms. I took that as a yes, an inspirational book. We solidified it contractually in 2018. I felt so honored to be trusted by the man.”
Shea wanted to ensure all of Mays’ quotes were actually said by him, which wasn’t always the case in previous Mays books. “He swung away,” Shea said in perfect baseball parlance.
Shea had 45-minute presidential conversations each with Bill Clinton and George Bush the younger. Barack Obama, who flew Mays on Air Force One to an All-Star Game in St. Louis, provided, through his handlers, everything he ever said about Mays, who, incidentally, has met nine U.S. Presidents.
“There’s never been a book written like this,” Shea said of his — what else? — 24-chapter book, “because every chapter starts with a Willie Mays lesson. I did more than 200 interviews, but the beauty of the book is there is no bibliography. Every quote in the book was real, never told before.”
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San Francisco Chronicle national baseball writer John Shea
talks with Hall of Famer Willie Mays
Even at 92, Mays is ageless, with people still intrigued by him. Why is that so?
“He’s not only a baseball hero, but an American hero,” Shea replied. “He transcends the game, not only with his play, but his lifestyle. He doesn’t smoke or drink. So his longevity (in general) sets him apart.”
Shea said Mays has lost some vision, uses a wheelchair, and doesn’t leave his Atherton home often, “but upstairs he has it all, and he still talks like he’s in his prime.”
Frank Robinson once said, “A Willie Mays comes along once in a century.” Shea concurs, calling Mays the greatest ballplayer ever.
There’s some disagreement there, because Babe Ruth is the only player who could have made the Baseball Hall Of Fame either as a pitcher or everyday player.
But Willie Mays was, indeed, special, just like Shea’s book, which should make for a Say Hey evening in Lafayette on Thursday, June 15.
-- Lafayette Library Notes --
Doors will open at 6:30 for guests to enjoy coffee and sweets. Books will be available for sale after the program. This program will be held in person, but there is the option to attend via Zoom instead. If you plan to attend in person, please register so that we know how large
of an audience to prepare for. Register here.
If you plan to attend via Zoom, register via this Link.
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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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Author Dave Newhouse found himself quite busy recently autographing copies of Goodbye, Oakland at the Book Tree in Montclair. Dave, and co-author Andy Dolich, will be making more book signing appearances. | |
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Goodbye, Oakland
Scheduled book signings with authors Andy Dolich and Dave Newhouse
Tues. 6/13 -- Books Inc., Town & Country, Palo Alto, 6 p.m.
Thurs. 6/15 -- Linden Tree Books, Los Altos, 5 p.m.
Thurs. 6/29 -- Bishop Ranch, San Ramon, 6 p.m.
Sat. 7/8 -- Books Inc., San Leandro, 2 p.m.
Wed. 8/23 -- Montclair Library, Montclair, 6 p.m.
For purchase at bookstores or
through Triumph Books
https://www.triumphbooks.com/goodbye--oakland-products-9781637272152.php
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Letters to the Editor
Joc Itch
As John Keats wrote, (Endymion, 1818), 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases; It will never Pass into nothingness.'
Neither will a Joc Pedersen home run. It will, however, soar into McCovey Cove. (#101)
Robert A. Moselle
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Oakland A's: Rejuvenation
As Las Vegas has deleted the Oakland A's stadium plans from their
"To Do" list, the A's have won their fifth game in a row, versus the Nation League central division leaders, the Pirates and Brewers.
Perhaps the news of the Vegas revolt was the spark which the A's players needed. It should certainly place a potential local suitor in a much better position to keep the team in the East Bay. Apparently the team feels relieved and happy, as reflected by their rejuvenation. Is this, "Too much of a coincidence to be a coincidence," as Yogi Berra said?
Jacques Diamond
Oakland, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Oakland Roots SC 2 vs. Phoenix Rising 2
Oakland Soul SC 0, SF Glens 3
Oakland Spiders 21, San Diego Growlers 17
San Jose Earthquakes 2, Philadelphia Union 1
Features & Commentary
Consider A Donation
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, by Ed Jay
In a League of His Own, by Dave Newhouse
Leo 'The Lion' Nomellini -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee
Stars on Ice, by Rich Yee
The Giant Race, by Rich Yee
The Homeless A's, by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
Well, Maybe Not So Much, by Howard Pearlstein
Organizations
Cal Bears
Golden Gate Fields
Oakland A's
Oakland Roots SC
Oakland Soul
Oakland Spiders
Saint Mary's College Gaels
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
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Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon | |
With the San Francisco skyline serving as a beacon and backdrop, 2,000 triathletes on the Hornblower yacht, docked near Alcatraz, contemplate their race strategy moments before they dive into San Francisco Bay. The Triathlon is a 1.5-mile swim, 18-mile bike ride and 8-mile run. Elite triathletes will finish the course around a two-hour time frame. Caption and photo by Ed Jay. | |
Pro athlete Jason West completes the 18-mile bike ride and begins the transition to the final leg which is an 8-mile run. West finished in 2:13:20, fourth overall. Caption and photo by Ed Jay. | |
Anka Tezcan is all smiles as he crosses the finish and is now an official Escapee. Tezcan finished in 2:31:30, #19 overall. Caption and photo by Ed Jay. | |
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Stars on Ice brought their dazzling performance to SAP Center on
May 22, presenting today's and tomorrow's figure skating superstars for fans to enjoy. Included were Olympic champion Nathan Chen and U.S. Olympic medalists Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, Madison Chock and Evan Bates and Jason Brown, including Canadian icon Kurt Browning. Photo by Rich Yee.
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San Jose Giant Race, presented by Alaska Airlines, was presented on June 6. The course was a scenic tour of San Jose with a glimpse of Kelley Park and Happy Hollow Zoo, followed by a finish line on the field at Excite Ballpark, home of the San Jose Giants. Runners chose to run the 5 Mile or 5K course.
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The Oakland A's Community Fund is now accepting applications for our 2023 Grant Program. Bay Area organizations have the opportunity to apply for up to $10,000 to support the impactful work you are doing in our community. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2023.
Our newly renamed Kyle Ellington Social Justice Grant disseminates funds once a year to organizations that are committed to uplifting the Bay Area through systemic change, advocacy, policy reform, and innovative direct service programs for underserved communities.
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the Diversity Taskforce, Diversity Council, a number of the A's employee resource groups, led the A's speaker series, and provided training on topics ranging from male allyship in the workplace to creating an equitable organizational culture. Ellington also organized the A's mentorship program with Laney College. Kyle passed away on Jan. 21, 2023.We are committed to the health and vitality of the local community, educational initiatives and programs, and youth sports support. We enrich the East Bay through sport and civic service. Learn more about our work here. | |
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The Oakland A’s could abandon the Oakland Coliseum ahead of their lease expiring which is at the end of the 2024 season. The A’s could play at Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the triple A Las Vegas Aviators after this season if the Nevada State Assembly approves the
Tropicana Ballpark on the Vegas Strip.
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The Homeless A's
by Amaury Pi-Gonzales
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Oakland is as diverse as any other city in its size in the country and has a much larger media market than Las Vegas. Yet Oakland is currently going through a serious slump and seems to be more often than not in the news with a plethora of negative news and many challenges; trying to keep the A’s is just one of those challenges.
Homelessness: According to recent surveys of Oakland residents, it is the most urgent issue facing the city of Oakland. Conservative estimates list at least 5,000 homeless people “living” in the streets and parks of Oakland. A’s night games at the Coliseum are averaging less than 5,000 per game.
Drugs in the streets: According to the OaklandSide, methamphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant drug, is on the rise in Oakland. In both its quantity on the streets and the number of people who die from using it, meth comes in second only to opioids (including fentanyl and heroin) in Alameda County. But unlike fentanyl and other opioids, which have buprenorphine as a medicated treatment option, there isn’t yet a drug on the market that can treat patients’ meth addictions.
Crime: Oakland is a city that unfortunately suffers from significantly higher rates of crime than the US average. For violent crimes, the rate in Oakland is 75.5 compared to only 22.7 incidents nationally.
Property crime is also alarmingly above the national average, with 81.2 occurrences in Oakland compared to 35.4 on a national level. Clearly, this city needs to take steps to ensure the safety of its citizens and reduce these high crime rates to improve the quality of life for its residents.
Affordable Housing: Once Oakland was a “reasonable city” regarding rental prices for apartments and real estate/homes. Not anymore. In February, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired Chief of Police LeRonne Armstrong from the city without a cause. Mr. Armstrong, an Oakland native, was one of the most popular chiefs of police in recent history for the city of Oakland. Oakland has had 12 chiefs of police during the past 10 years.
Oakland A’s and why the city of Oakland needs their baseball team to stay: It is good for their economy and good for the morale of not losing their third professional team in the last six years.
Considering all the things happening in Oakland, the city needs the A’s more than ever today for financial and psychological reasons. Mayor Thao said she is, “Fighting for the A’s to stay in Oakland,” this week.
During the negotiations in the Nevada Legislature, when lawmakers asked Oakland A’s representatives if they could not get the financing needed for their new ballpark, would the team reconsider going back to the table with Oakland? Steve Hill, the CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, jumped in to clarify the A’s stance and said, “If this agreement does not go through, they will look for other cities to move to. They will not decide to stay, even if this does not go through.”
The A’s moving to Las Vegas has the support of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and most of the biggest labor unions in Nevada, plus the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.
Currently, the Homeless A’s are looking for a city to play their games, as they still hope to build a new park. Do the A’s need Oakland more than Oakland needs the A’s? Time will tell. The Howard Terminal negotiations agreement with the baseball team expired in May. Maybe owner Fisher will sell, maybe not.
MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred has been very quiet during the past couple of weeks. The A’s are on pace to establish a new record for the lowest record during a season, eclipsing that of the New York Mets in their inaugural season (1962), when Casey Stengel’s Mets ended with 40-120 (.250), finished tenth and last in the National League, 60 1/2 games behind the National League champion San Francisco Giants, who went on to the World Series but lost to the New York Yankees in seven games.
Finally, but very important, about revenue sharing – the A’s would receive only a 25% share in 2022, a 50% share in 2023, a 75% share in 2024, and a total share in 2025. The shares in the last two years were contingent upon the A’s having an agreement in place for a new ballpark by 2024.
No agreement, no revenue sharing. My wife posed a very interesting question: With all of this back-and-forth, will the A’s be able to sign high-priced talent to be competitive again?
Las Vegas: Joe Lombardo, Governor of the State of Nevada, postponed the vote for the A’s stadium in Las Vegas and extended the vote until this week.
When lawmakers meet in these special sessions, a lot of horse trading goes on behind closed doors, like, “If you scratch my back, I scratch yours.” They all want something. This recently elected governor has publicly said he believes the A’s will be good business for Nevada.
The NFL Buffalo Bills, among the favorites to win the Super Bowl next February, just got approved for a new venue under a cost of $1.4 billion, with $850 million paid by local and state taxpayers, for a franchise owned by multi-billionaire couple Terry and Kim Pegula. It is called the lure of professional sports.
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Amaury Pi-Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice for the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network on 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburgh and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com
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Well, Maybe Not So Much...
by Howard Pearlstein
So, I was wrong about it being fun to watch two NBA teams in the finals when your own team isn’t there. I mean it’s interesting to watch Jokic take over, something I never saw him do playing the DUBS. But after a few quarters, it’s just sort of like seeing a long ago girlfriend at Safeway with her husband and kids. Interesting, but so what?
On the other hand, still referring to last week’s column, I was doing some Google research on fissures, since I had always thought they were a result of earthquake. Nope, fissures are mostly from the draining of groundwater causing the land to collapse above.
But I found another thing that seems relevant --- Anal Fissure. Yikes. Seems almost TOO on-the-nose.
Because that’s one thing everyone in the Bay Area can agree on, no matter if they heatedly extol the virtues of Sam Darnold over Brandon Allen or either one over Trey Lance. No matter if they think they know what’s going on with the Giants, at least people who don’t remember how the term June Swoon came to be. We can all agree that John Fissure might be painfully something like one of those.
But in a rare flash of the universe delivering a Judy Tenuta-style, “It could happen” magic, the Nevada legislature adjourned last week without voting on the $380 million to build some sort of ballpark as a monument to the Great Fissure.
"That'd be like pouring money down a hole, " said one of them.
Someone must have decided to pay attention to how much money California regularly pisses away into their economy. And how often pro-gambling issues come up for an initiative vote, that we can do casinos right here for people who want to watch the house win all their money, and do it without the commute. Something like, “What's your state budget gonna be if we don't pour Cali money in it thru slot machines, roulette wheels, and sports bets."
Cali-fans might go to Las Vegas eight times a year to watch the Raiders on a Sunday, but 162 games a season -- in the summer? Especially when they're MLB and will be televised...?
And when the power goes out – it was only a few months ago Lake Meade was down to just above the water level high enough to turn the turbines -- and in that case, you’re back to being a desert ghost town, but with added archaeological features -- ruins of once impressive gambling castles, buckling in the heat, cannibalized for steel and wiring, No longer a tourist trap, just a location for Hollywood post-apocalyptic sci-fi.
Quit while you’re ahead -- the Godfather was 50 years ago. Michael and Vito and Sonny Corleone all gone, and all you’ve got to show for it is Fredo. Because neither Vito nor Michael would ever let piccoli truffatori pissants like Anal Fissure try to hustle them.
A note to Mr. Fissure – you’ve devalued the A’s long enough. Sell the team to someone who actually cares about baseball while it still has some value, despite your best efforts to duplicate the strategy of Margaret Whitton’s Rachel Phelps in the 1989 movie Major League. It didn’t work in the movie, and we’re all going to do our best to make sure it doesn’t work for you.
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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.
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Leo "The Lion" Nomellini -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee | |
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I met Leo Nomellini at a Bay Area sports show around 1995. He was in his 70s at the time and had a much different appearance that in this photo. He had played with the San Francisco 49ers from 1950 to 1963 and retired as a 49er. (Nomellini was the 49ers first draft pick in the NFL.) He was later inducted into the Pro Hall of Fame in 1969. In the off-season he would wrestle professionally under the name
Leo “The Lion” Nomellini.
Rich Yee, Sports Today photographer
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San Jose Earthquakes 2
Philadelphia Union 1
PayPal Park, San Jose Saturday, June 10
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Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (#18) watches as San Jose Earthquakes striker Jeremy Ebobisse (#11) scores the first goal of the match. The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Philadelphia Union, 2–1, in a MLS Matchday 18 game at PayPal Park on June 10, 2023 in San Jose, California.
© 2023 Alex Ho.
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Philadelphia Union striker Mikael Uhre (#7) centers the ball around San Jose Earthquakes defender Tanner Beason (#15). © 2023 Alex Ho. | |
San Jose Earthquakes striker Cade Cowell (#44) rises above Philadelphia Union midfielder Nathan Harriel (#26). © 2023 Alex Ho. | |
San Jose Earthquakes defender Carlos Akapo (#29) leaps into Philadelphia Union striker Julián Carranza (#9). © 2023 Alex Ho. | |
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Oakland Roots SC 2
Phoenix Rising 2
Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, Phoenix, AZ.
Saturday, June 10
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Oakland Roots Share a Point
with Phoenix Rising
Despite an early scare with Phoenix hitting the crossbar, it was Oakland who took the lead in the 9th minute through Darek Formella's composed finish off Joseph Nane's through ball. Goalkeeper Paul Blanchette came up with a crucial save in the 23rd minute to preserve Oakland's 1-0 advantage. The first half saw opportunities for both sides, but the score remained in favor of the visitors at halftime.
Phoenix fought back in the second half and found the equalizer in the 58th minute courtesy of Fede Varela's skillful play. However, Oakland quickly regained the lead in the 66th minute when Napo Matsoso capitalized on a defensive error and set up Lindo Mfeka for a goal, making it 2-1. As the game approached its conclusion, Oakland introduced their new transfer recruit, Jeciel Cedeño, to solidify their midfield control. However, a late corner kick goal from Manuel Arteaga leveled the game at 2-2 for Phoenix.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.oaklandrootssc.com
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Oakland Soul 0
SF Glens 3
Skyline College, San Bruno, Sunday, June 11
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Soul Fall 3-0 on the Road to SF Glens
The Glens got off to a strong start, with the wind at their back, forcing Soul goalkeeper Layla Armas to make a couple of early saves. In the 17th minute, the Glens found the back of the net through Andrea Kitahata. Despite the setback, Soul fought their way back into the game, with Sam Tran dropping deeper into midfield and creating chances. However, as the half came to an end, the Glens maintained their 1-0 lead.
In the second half, Oakland Soul capitalized on the wind advantage and generated early chances through Sam Tran and Manaka Hayashi. However, against the run of play, it was the Glens who extended their lead to 2-0 just before the hour mark, through Yuna McCormack. Despite making six changes and continuing to fight, Oakland was unable to turn the tide, and the Glens sealed the victory with a third goal from the penalty spot from Thy Tran, securing a 3-0 win.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.oaklandsoulsc.com
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Oakland Spiders 21
San Diego Growlers 17
Fremont High School, Oakland, Saturday, June 10
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Fighting a blustery afternoon wind at Fremont High School, the Oakland Spiders defeated the San Diego Growlers, 21-17. Above, closing out the first quarter with a last second huck to the end zone, Spiders co-captain Keenan Laurence (#51) swats the disc away from the San Diego players, as the Oakland Spiders hosted the San Diego Growlers, AUDL West Division, on Saturday, June 10. CaCption and photo by Ron Sellers. | |
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Early in the third quarter, the Spiders Max Williams (center, left, #87) joins Berkeley local Dexter Clyburn as he celebrates the team scoring after he hauled in a huge huck in which he laid out making a diving catch.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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With time running out, San Diego applies a side-line double team against Justin Borden (#3) who delivers an over head hammer throw across the field to break the defensive pressure. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers. | |
Mykolas Alekna earned his second straight First Team All-American on Friday.
Photo by Brendan Maloney
Alekna Named First Team All-American
Cal Men Finish With Seven Points at NCAA Championships
AUSTIN, TEXAS – On an incredibly hot Friday evening that saw the men finish competition at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, California track & field's final male competitor (sophomore Mykolas Alekna) took to the ring against what many dubbed the deepest discus field of all time with four athletes in the top-10 of the all-time collegiate list.
The competition was as tight as promised, with each of the final 10 competitors surpassing the 60-meter benchmark; at the end of the night, the Golden Bears' collegiate record-holder finished third at 63.25m (207-6) for his second straight First Team All-American honor. He will turn his attention ahead to a slate of elite competition this summer, which includes the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.calbears.com
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Card Men Third at NCAA's
Onwuzurike, Robinson win to lead Stanford at track and field nationals
AUSTIN, TEXAS – On a magical night at Mike A. Myers Stadium, Udodi Onwuzurike and Ky Robinson delivered individual victories at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships to propel the Stanford men to third as a team – its highest placing since winning the title in 2000.
Within minutes of each other Friday night, Onwuzurike won the 200 meters and Robinson kicked to victory in the 5,000, completing a long-distance double that began with his 10,000 triumph on Wednesday.
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By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE.
www.gostanford.com
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Men's Basketball Announces New Staff and Promotions Within the Program
SAN JOSE, Calif.—The San José State men's basketball program announces three personnel changes as Ed Gipson has joined the program as an assistant coach, Auston Sleight has been promoted to recruiting coordinator and Jared Swanson returns as the director of basketball operations, as announced by Spartan head coach Tim Miles.
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For a full report, click HERE.
#AllSpartans
www.sjsuspartans.com
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2023 Fall Schedule Set for SMC Women’s Soccer
MORAGA, Calif. – Saint Mary's Women's Soccer has announced their full fall schedule for the 2023 season which features eight home games across 18 total matches.
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 wins that the Gaels can build on heading into the fall.
Saint Mary's started last season on the front foot, winning their first two matches against Cal Poly and Santa Barbara. After a few ties, the Gaels rebounded with one of their best matches of the season against UC San Diego, which saw SMC win 4-2 thanks to a Mayeli Diaz hattrick.
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For a full report, click HERE.
#GaelsRise
www.smcgaels.com
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Women's Soccer Unveils 2023 Schedule
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- The University of San Francisco women's soccer program and head coach Jim Millinder have officially announced their schedule for their upcoming 2023 season on Monday morning.
The Dons return to action this fall looking to build off a strong 2022 campaign that saw them finish with an 8-5-6 overall record to go along with a 3-3-3 mark in the West Coast Conference. Ending their season on a high note, USF went unbeaten in their final six matches of the season as they were able to defeat conference foes LMU, San Diego and Saint Mary's.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.usfdons.com
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Softball’s Needham Co-Honored with #WCCREPRESENT Award
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The West Coast Conference announced its major individual year-end honors at its awards show on Wednesday with Santa Clara softball's Sammy Needham co-winning the #WCCREPRESENT Award along with the Saint Mary's Men's Soccer team.
The #WCCREPRESENT Award is unique as it may honor a student-athlete, team, or campus Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) for initiatives that promote the positive WCC SAAC values of sportsmanship and community service. The winner is recognized for efforts to represent the #WCCREPRESENT tagline: Our Conference. Our School. Our Team. Ourselves.
The award was voted by each WCC school's SAAC representative.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.santaclarabroncos.com
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Pacific Men's Tennis Ranked 10th in Northwest Regional Rankings
STOCKTON, Calif. – After a 5-15 season with conference wins over Gonzaga and San Francisco, the Pacific men's tennis team has been ranked 10th in the ITA Northwest Regional Rankings.
It is the first time since 2019 that the ITA Regional Rankings have recognized the Tigers. The WCC had four teams named to the regional rankings, Santa Clara led the conference at #5, Gonzaga was #6, and Portland came in at #8.
Pacific was highlighted by junior Ran Amar, who was named to the WCC All-Conference Singles second team after recording eight wins and five wins in conference play.
Pacific also got significant contributions from redshirt freshman Terence Das with eight singles wins, and freshman Tiago Silva picking up seven singles wins. In doubles, Amar and Das picked up seven wins as a duo.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.pacifictigers.com
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Corvette’s 70th Anniversary to be Celebrated as the Featured Marque of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 16-19
MONTEREY, Calif., June 7, 2023—For 70 years, the Chevrolet Corvette has captured the hearts and passion of car enthusiasts worldwide, whether it’s cruising down tree-lined roadways or accelerating through tight turns at race tracks. Part of Corvette’s mystique has been captured through cinematic or television appearances. “Route 66” or “Corvette Summer,” for example, captured the fantasies of youth everywhere, making Corvette synonymous with dreams of speed, power and glamour across the nation and world.
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion joins Corvette in celebrating its rich history this year with a curated display of some of the most instrumental cars in its past. Corvettes will be complemented by more than 400 historic and authentic race cars competing in 14 classes each day at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca August 16-19.
Photo credit.Stephan Cooper/ROLEX
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NO TIME TO WAIT AT C420 HEAVY
WEATHER CLINIC
Over Memorial Day weekend, a couple dozen kids traveled to StFYC from all corners of California for a three-day C420 Heavy Weather Clinic sponsored by the St. Francis Sailing Foundation and coached by 470-class Olympian Nikki Barnes. She set the tone with five—loud—words:
“WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR!”
It was not a question. Her call to action was directed at a pair of young sailors who had neglected to set a spinnaker, on the way out of the harbor no less. Coach Barnes doesn’t believe in wasting time on the water.
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Five-year-old Evenerevenworse wins the Albany Overnight Stakes for $65,000 in a race for 3-year-old’s and upward. Running 5 furlongs on the turf in :56.57 with jockey Evin Roman in the saddle and Bill McLean as the trainer.
Photo by Vassar Photography/Ronnie Wackerly
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Oakland Spiders 21, San Diego Growlers 17, June 10, 2023.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
The Giant Race/San Jose, San Jose, June 6, 2023.
Photos by Rich Yee.
Oakland Soul SC 3, Cal Storm 2, June 4, 2023.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
Stars on Ice/San Jose, May 22, 2023
Photos by Rich Yee
San Francisco Giants 3, Baltimore Orioles 8, June 4, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Oakland Soul SC 4, Académica SC 0, May 28, 2023.
Photos by Ron Sellers..
Oakland A’s 1, Houston Astros 10, May 28, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita..
Oakland Roots SC 2, San Diego Loyal SC 0, Saturday, May 27, 2023. Photos by Ron Sellers.
San Jose Earthquakes 1, FC Dallas 1, May 27, 2023.
Photos by Alex Ho.
BASHOF Induction Dinner, May 25, 2023.
Photos by Ed Jay
Oakland A’s 0, Texas Rangers 5, Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Oakland Spiders 25, Salt Lake Shred 27, Saturday, May 13, 2023. Photos by Ron Sellers.
San Francisco Giants 3, Milwaukee Brewers 7, Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Photos by Rich Yee.
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, June 12, through
Sunday, June 1, 2023
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Monday, June 12
San Francisco Giants @ St. Louis Cardinals, 4:45 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:40 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13
San Francisco Giants @ St. Louis Cardinals, 4:45 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:40 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14
San Francisco Giants @ St. Louis Cardinals, 10:15 a.m.
Oakland A's vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:40 p.m.
Oakland Soul SC @ Academica, 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 15
Oakland A's vs. Tampa Bay Rays,12:37 p.m.
Friday, June 16
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6:40 p.m.
Saturday, June 17
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 1:07 pm.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers, 7:30 p.m.
Bay Area Panthers @ Vegas Knight Hawks, 7:05 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, 7 pm.
Sunday, June 18
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 1:07 p.m.
Oakland Soul SC vs. Pleasanton Rage, 2 p.m.
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