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December 16 -- December 22, 2024

Issue No. 568

Letters to the Editor


San Francisco 49ers 6

Los Angeles Rams 12


In view of the recent performance of the Niners vs. the Rams, I will not write my customary Game Summary for this Issue. I just don't feel like it. Anyone with the stomach to relive this debacle may click here and watch the YouTube video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov2gLCU47lk (8:18)


Robert A. Moselle, Esq.

https://www.ultimatesportsguide.net/about

Marketing Director, Sports Today


Cal Women's Basketball Advocate

I love USG but for years I've been saying that the UCB women's basketball program deserves some attention. The suggestion was that I could do it, but I'm very old and no journalist.


They have been hot this pre-ACC season, beating two SEC teams and losing only once, to MSU by six points. 


At least, last week USG posted an AP recap (and a team generated photo). But the "Big" home game against Stanford tomorrow (Fri., 12/13) didn't get into the weekly schedule. Actually, I think they've never been in the schedule. Why not?


WBB interest is growing everywhere and we have a competitive program right here that a USG has largely ignored. Could you ask the team office at UC Athletics to send game recaps for USG? Might one of your wonderful cameramen be interested in covering some Cal WBB games?


The program can use all the attention it can get. The games are entertaining and extremely easy (and inexpensive) to attend.


Leonard Schwab

East Bay


Editor's Note -- Mr. Schwab, your advocacy and passion for Cal's women's basketball program is well-placed and being rewarded this year with outstanding play. As of this date, their record is 10-1.

Regarding their "Big" game against Stanford, outstanding USG photographer Darren Yamashita captured the action and several photos appear in this issue. Here is a link to his annotated album:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1075442007925881&set=a.1075443967925685


Sports Today is committed to extensive coverage of a wide range of college sports from NorCal sports programs, in every issue, both Male and Female. For current articles on local Universities and Colleges, please scroll down.


49er Near-Miracle Win

"The 49ers' first half performance was a near-miraculous reversal of their play this season." (Issue 567.) No miracle, they were playing... DA BEARS!


Chris from Chicago

Time59.com (legal software)


An Enlighted View

Don't be too hard on the Chicago Bears. They were just practicing their social distancing from the end zone!


Carl Macki

Fairfax, CA


College Football

Playoffs Carousel 

(Part III)

This is college football's first attempt at a new tournament format, and predictably it has upset schools without a ticket for the Carousel, some with just cause, others just crotchety, self-entitled, rusty old retainers. I have heard little to dissuade me from my Final Four, (in italics below).


In the first rounds, later this week, I still have Pat McAfee and The Potty-Mouth Gang's Indiana U. pick to LOSE, BIG, despite my anathema for Notre Dame. That's a heck of a QB Notre Dame has. Somehow, the #1 team, Oregon, my pick to grab the gold ring, will ultimately have to play one of two dynamite teams, Ohio State or Tennessee, manifestly unfair (and in need of adjustment next go-round). I'll stick with the Buckeyes as they've apparently decided to retain their oft-criticized Coach Day, which could be one of those psychological factors which motivates the players. (I emphasize, "could.")


Clemson has been the most dumped-on selection by the experts, which will work in their favor. The Tigers' coach knows how to motivate players, and insults from others is a tried-and-true method. Boise State awaits the winner of the SMU/Penn State game, and with SMU shunned and avoided as hopeless losers, they are likely a LOCK for the Upset. Georgia should march to the Finals.


So round and round we go with the Great Experiment -- the CFP Playoffs Carousel! 


LUDI INCIPE: (Let the Games Begin)


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Contents

Games

Cal Bears (WBkB) 83, Stanford Cardinal 63


Features & Commentary

AJ Foyt Jr, from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee

Kosher Pickleball, by Andy Dolich

Mendoza's Shameful Cal Exit, by Dave Newhouse

Newsletter, Image, Likeness, by Darren Heitner, Esq.

This Time of Year, by Howard Pearlstein


Organizations

A's

Bay Area Falcons

Bay Area Panthers

Bay FC

Cal Bears

Cal State University East Bay

Golden State Warriors

Oakland Ballers

Oakland Roots SC

Oakland Soul SC

Oakland Spiders

Saint Mary's College Gaels

San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco Giants

San Francisco Nighthawks

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose State Spartans

Santa Clara Broncos

SF City

Sonoma Raceway

St. Francis Yacht Club

Stanford Cardinal

UC Davis Aggies

University of Pacific Tigers

USF Dons

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna

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Cal Bears 83

Stanford Cardinal 63

Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA

Friday, December 13, 2024

Cal Bears forward Marta Suarez reacts after beating the third-quarter buzzer with one of Cal's team-record 18 three-pointers as the Bears defeated the Stanford Cardinal, 83-63, at Haas Pavilion on Friday, December 13th. Caption and photo

by Darren Yamashita.

Guards Ioanna Krimili (left) and Lulu Twidale (right) combined for 40 points with ten made three-pointers. The 20-point margin of victory was the largest against Stanford since 1982. 

Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Forward Michelle Onyiah records one of her five blocked shots against Stanford forward Mary Ashley Stevenson. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Guard Brooke Demetre led the Cardinal with 18 points and four three-pointers. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

California Golden Bears players react after a basket by guard Anastasia Drosouni (not shown) during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Haas Pavilion. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.

Berkeley to...Miami?


Mendoza's

Shameful

Cal Exit



by Dave Newhouse


This has been the toughest football season imaginable for Cal Coach Justin Wilcox, having lost four games by a total of nine points, and then having his star quarterback announce that he was transferring the week before the Golden Bears bowl game.


All is not golden in Berkeley these days, with Wilcox scrambling to find a backup quarterback to start Wednesday’s LA Bowl in Inglewood against No. 24 UNLV, as Fernando Mendoza has made himself unavailable.


Mendoza has turned his back on his Cal teammates in the most disarming manner, bailing out of a bowl for strictly selfish reasons, his seeking a more attractive college gridiron opportunity.


Has he already chosen his next stop? He is from Miami, and the University of Miami is looking for a new quarterback since the well-traveled Cam Ward (Incarnate Word, Washington State, Miami) is off to the pros in 2025. If Mendoza already has made that commitment with the Cal season still in play, thus clear abandonment, he will definitely not be missed. Good riddance, in fact, would be in order.

Cal QB Fernando Mendoza gives an emotional interview after beating Stanford in The Big Game, 24-21

Photo Credit: ACC Network

The transfer portal is responsible for Mendoza and other college athletes now looking for the best offer. No, they didn’t invent this moving van existence, which has removed “student” from the once noble student-athlete concept. Nonetheless, the gap between professional and amateur athlete has narrowed considerably, since both can be paid without violation.


But the Mendoza situation requires careful analysis because of the young man himself. Coming out of Columbus High School in Miami, he was headed for Yale, his best college football option at the time. Then Cal recruited him late, and since there was little difference between the two schools academically, but a whole lot of difference in football prowess, he chose Berkeley.


And up to a week ago, it seemed the perfect choice. He became the starting quarterback as a red-shirt freshman, and truly blossomed this season as a sophomore, highlighted by his directing the last-gasp 98-yard drive that beat Stanford, 24-21,

in the Big Game.


If you listened to Mendoza's on-the-field television interview afterwards, you’d have thought that there was nowhere on Earth he would rather be than inside Memorial Stadium. He was that excited, and apparently that loyal to Cal.


One week later, his image changed noticeably. Cal had a final game with SMU in Texas, and we didn’t know until the game started that Mendoza had the flu and wouldn’t play. How bad was the flu? Not so bad that he couldn’t fly to Dallas with his teammates, possibly infecting them, and then standing on the sideline in light clothing while the Bears were bludgeoned, 38-6. Mendoza couldn’t have played? True competitors have played in far worse health than the flu.


Perhaps his mind already was fixed on leaving, thus he didn’t want to risk injury. And so Cal went through two quarterbacks against SMU. Thus who faces UNLV? Not Fernando Mendoza. He’s already looking ahead.


Elsewhere.

Cal Coach Justin Wilcox and his Golden Bears will play in the

LA Bowl versus the UNLV Rebels on Wednesday,

December 18 at 6 p.m. on ESPN

Cal has had a heartbreaking season with narrow losses, missed field goals, and an official's horrible non-call of a helmet-to-helmet hit that left Mendoza unmoving on the home turf for five minutes. That happened against Miami, where he may next enroll.


All this drama has added up to a 6-6 season at Cal, for which Mendoza is partly responsible. He had a good year, but hardly perfect. Plus he’s purposely walked away from facing 10-3 UNLV. He should be anywhere but on the Cal sideline in Inglewood.


So where does Wilcox look next for a quarterback? Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels has entered the transfer portal. Could he come to Cal? Well, basketball player Andrej Stojakovic transferred from Stanford to Cal, where he’s the team’s leading scorer.


Anything’s possible in the transfer portal derby, but the Mendoza story didn’t exactly shake up the Bay Area, which is engrossed this time of year with the 49ers and Warriors. Cal and Stanford? Um, OK.


Even though Mendoza is a college kid, both academic and articulate, he mustn’t be given a free pass for his untimely, and unsavory, exit. He deserves to be disliked, permanently.

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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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Kosher Pickleball


by Andy Dolich


In 1972 would anyone, including Joey Chestnut, believe that the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest would become a global gobbling phenomena.


If you told friends five years ago that you had become a practicing Pickleballer they might have alerted the local authorities. (I sincerely apologize if you are a committed pickle paddler.)


The popularity of Pickleball is growing every day, every way, everywhere. As of 2024 there are an estimated 32 million players in the United States. Pickleball’s multi generational demographics have changed the way millions of Americans are continuing to stay in shape after visiting their local orthopedist.


As a Brooklyn born, Long Island-raised lifelong marketer in the world of sports, I’m suggesting the creation of the first National Kosher Pickleball Fun-Raising Tournament. I’m serving this up to the business brains of brining at Nathans, Vlasic, Claussen,

Ba-Tampte, Boars Head, Whole Foods, Happy Belly, Woodstock Organic and any other interested pickle parties. One of these companies proudly proclaims, “We take pickles as seriously as we do hot dogs!”


The demographic of “People That Eat” positions pickle producers to pair up with pickleballers in the Kosher Pickleball Championships where community philanthropy and education- based programs would benefit from fees from player sign-ups and marketing partnerships.


Just think about the different levels of players that could be seeded in the tournament divisions: Half Sours, Garlic Dill, Wedge, Barrel, Spears and Chips.


This summer is the prefect time to see if the Kosher Pickleball Championships has bite. My team is ready, how about yours?

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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.

Golden State Warriors

Warriors Announce Season of Giving Efforts for 2024 Holiday Season


Events Throughout The Bay Area Planned To Spread Holiday Cheer To Underserved Communities


SAN FRANCISCO – As part of the NBA Cares Season of Giving league-wide campaign, Golden State Warriors players, coaches, and front office staff will host a variety of events this holiday season to brighten the lives of local families and youth.

 

Upcoming Warriors Season of Giving events are listed below. This schedule is for planning purposes only and is not to be pre-promoted.

 

  • Warriors Community Foundation Holiday Auction, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort: The Warriors Community Foundation will host a Holiday Auction, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort, from Thursday, December 19 to Monday, December 30, with an array of items including one-of-a-kind experiences, autographed memorabilia, and more, with all proceeds benefitting the Foundation’s annual grants program.

 

  • Holiday Market, presented by Kaiser Permanente: As part of Swishes for Dishes, presented by Kaiser Permanente, and in collaboration with The Athletes’ Corner and Feeding America, the Warriors will host a pop-up Holiday Market at Thrive City on Sunday, December 22, to provide community members with free grocery items that can be used to prepare a holiday meal.


  • Warriors Christmas Day Game: Prior to tipoff of the Warriors matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, December 25, both teams will surprise Bay Area youth with holiday gifts.

 

Last month the Warriors hosted a Chop ‘N Chat at Generation Thrive Oakland where Bay Area educators and nonprofit practitioners learned how to make a healthy, holiday themed meal from former Warrior Festus Ezeli and celebrity chef Nikki Shaw. For video, CLICK HERE.


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Women’s Doubleheader Pre-Game

Valkyries Chalk Talk


Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic ticket purchasers have access to an exclusive pre-game chalk talk with Valkyries General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin on Friday, December 20

 

Basketball fans are invited to the first-ever dedicated women’s basketball event at Chase Center on December 20 where four elite collegiate teams will bring their passion and skill to the court. The Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic 2024 will feature Stanford University facing Ohio State University, followed by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) taking on Creighton University. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and both games will be

televised by FOX Sports.


Basketball fans will have the chance to hear Ohemaa Nyanin reflect on the monumental WNBA Expansion Draft, where the Valkyries secured their first-ever players. Space is limited—this is a first come, first served, standing room only experience until capacity is reached. Held in the Chase Center's United Club.

 

Those interested in purchasing tickets for the doubleheader

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San Francisco Giants

Giants agree to 7-year contract with shortstop Willy Adames

The San Francisco Giants and shortstop Willy Adames have agreed to a seven-year contract. Adames, 29, slashed .251/.331/.462 (.794 OPS) last season with Milwaukee with career-highs in runs (93), doubles (33), home runs (32), RBI (112), stolen bases (21) and games (161). He finished tied for fourth in MLB with 112 RBI and was one of two shortstops in the Majors to play at least 161 games last season. Adames finished 10th in NL MVP voting.


The Santiago, Dominican Republic native has been one of the best all-around shortstops in MLB since his debut in 2018. He’s one of four shortstops to post a 3.0 bWAR or better in each of the last four seasons, joining Francisco Lindor (New York-NL), Corey Seager (Texas) and Trea Turner (Philadelphia). He’s also one of five shortstops to post a .700 OPS or better in every season since 2018 while his 860 games at shortstop since his debut season are fourth-most in the Majors. Since the start of 2021, Adames leads all shortstops with 112 home runs and 360 RBI.


The Giants will introduce Adames in a press conference at Oracle Park on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. PT. Watch live on sfgiants.comsfgigantes.comFacebook and YouTube.


Single game tickets for Spring Training in Scottsdale and April and May home games at Oracle Park, including Opening Day, are on sale now at sfgiants.com/tickets


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"Join us for Great Food, Great Beer and a Great Time." 


We are located one block from the Moscone Convention Center, only a short walk from many of downtown San Francisco's familiar hotels, attractions, and diverse businesses. Open Monday through Thursday 4pm. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12pm. Come by and raise a glass with us. Sláinte!


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A's swing multiplayer deal with

Rays for lefty Springs


Martín Gallegos @MartinJGallegos


On the heels of signing right-hander Luis Severino, Athletics general manager David Forst expressed throughout the Winter Meetings in Dallas earlier this week his desire to fortify the club’s rotation by adding another starting pitcher through trade or free agency.



The trade market is where the A’s landed that second starter they were after this offseason, acquiring left-handers Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez from the Rays on Saturday morning in exchange for right-hander Joe Boyle and two Minor Leaguers: 1B Will Simpson, the A’s No. 28 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and right-hander Jacob Watters. The A’s are also sending a 2025 Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick to Tampa Bay in the deal.


TRADE DETAILS

Athletics get: LHPs Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez

Rays get: RHP Joe Boyle, 1B Will Simpson, RHP Jacob Watters, 2025 Competitive Balance Round A pick


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Oakland Ballers

New Board Member Selected


The votes have been tallied. We have a winner in the first ever election of the Fan-Investor Board Member for the Oakland Ballers Board of Directors.


Jorge Leon (above) is the winner of the election and will join the Board for a two-year term. Congratulations to Jorge, we look forward to having you on the Board!


We want to thank everyone who voted, everyone who showed up to the Town Hall last week, everyone who watched the event online, everyone who applied, all of the semi-finalists, the two finalists Jade Le and Jorge Leon, and everyone who helped us create a process that was truly Built By Oakland.


A special thank you to Jade, our runner-up, for her dedication and hard work. Her efforts played a significant role in making this first fan election process a success.


The amount of passion, smarts, and talent on display was truly awe-inspiring and reminds us why we did this in the first place: to show the world what we can do when good people come together and set their mind to something that benefits the community. This community continues to inspire us and we look forward to more ways for us to come together and lift each other up – showing what Oakland is all about.


Thank you. Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we keep you informed as Fan-Investors!


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Oakland Roots SC


Oakland Roots at the Coliseum:

It's Time to Secure Your Seats

for 2025!


Oakland Roots Sports Club is gearing up for its 2025 USL Championship season in the historic Oakland Coliseum. In October, the Roots released a first look at the 2025 seating map, which includes premium Club Oak seats, family-friendly sections, affordable tickets, and Iconic views seating designed to bring fans closer to the field. 


Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan, who represents the vibrant and diverse community of Oakland and is also the chair of the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Authority (OACCA), welcomes and supports the Root's dedication to bringing fans and economic opportunity with the world’s largest and fastest growing sport -- soccer -- to the Oakland Coliseum.


Kaplan helped champion bringing more activity to the coliseum and arena in Oakland, providing for more concerts and events and the Root’s return to Oakland. In March, the OACCA, the Oakland and Alameda County joint powers board that oversee the Coliseum, approved the Oakland Roots Sports Club to play their 2025 Soccer Season home matches in the Coliseum Stadium.


“The Roots Soccer Team, a beacon of unity and passion, has captured the hearts of Oakland residents and soccer enthusiasts nationwide. Their commitment to community engagement, diversity, and excellence on the field aligns perfectly with the values that make Oakland a remarkable city,” said Councilmember Kaplan. "As we look ahead to 2025, I invite all Oakland residents to celebrate this milestone. The Roots presence at the Oakland Coliseum will foster unity, pride, and economic empowerment.”


"We are honored to be able to play our 2025 season in such an iconic venue,” said Oakland Roots SC President, Lindsay Barenz. “We’re proud to ensure pro sports stay at the Coliseum next year.”

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San Jose Earthquakes

NEW ENGLAND TRIO REUNITES WITH ARENA


Yesterday, we acquired defender Dave Romney and midfielders

Ian Harkes and Mark-Anthony Kaye from the New England Revolution. 


"We're pleased to be able to add three quality players to our roster," said Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena, who acquired and coached the trio during his previous tenure in New England. "Dave is a proven defender who has excelled in this league, while Ian and Mark-Anthony will provide versatility and valuable experience to our midfield."


Learn more about the experienced trio and their accolades below. Click here for more information about the current state of the roster and roster moves ahead of the 2025 season.



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Bay FC

Contract Extensions

Bay FC has signed goalkeeper Emmie Allen and midfielders Caroline Conti and Jamie Shepherd to new contracts, keeping them with the club for the 2025 season with options for 2026. Allen, who joined Bay FC as a trialist in 2024, made two appearances in her debut season, with Conti and Shepherd both contributed in their first professional year after being drafted in 2024. The trio is set to return for the 2025 season, bringing valuable experience to the squad.

End Of Season Roster Updates

Bay FC has announced its initial roster moves for the 2025 season, with 25 players set to return after featuring in the club's inaugural year. Notably, midfielders Maya Doms and Catherine Paulson will not return for the upcoming season. Fans can now purchase season tickets for Bay FC's 2025 campaign at PayPal Park, with more exciting announcements to come. 

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AJ Foyt Jr. -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee

Racing legend AJ Foyt Jr. made a special guest appearance at Sonoma Raceway and signed autographs for the fans. I grew up watching him race and had to meet him in person. He signed this photo for me and shook my hand. AJ Foyt Jr. is one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 four times.


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Sports Precis

This Time of Year


by Howard Pearlstein


Checking in to watch my favorite teams and seeing how well the structure each coach has built is working. The structure (not “system”) that provides stability for the game is always in progress. This year, the year of the walking wounded, stability really needs flexibility, as timing and ability increase with practice and repetition (and decrease without it). Substitutes coming in are sometimes a surprising delight, sometimes not, but as old friend Ted useta call all things of varied possibility, always a crapshoot.


My habit of DVRing all games because my schedule and theirs rarely coincide has an additional benefit -- it also allows me to speed past the overbearing endless noise of the NFL’s hideously masturbatory self-congratulation: “LOOK AT US! We’re bringing you the show! We’re the important thing. Yes, we are!”


Oh, please, just let us see the game!


Because, as the days grow shorter and colder, nights longer and darker, it’s NFL time for the ancient ritual of young men worshipping the Goddess, watering the ground with their blood to make the crops grow. Trumpets and flags and young scantily clad women dancing and singing.


But the networks are deep into “don’t worship HER,” remember, we’re the heroes, US, not even those interchangeable kids out on the field.


And…back in a few minutes after we rake in some ad money.


Ah well, curmudgeonly is as curmudgeonly does.


Looking at the structure Shanahan created for Brock and the ball-handlers: It needed to be strong enough for stable continuity but flexible enough for a talented QB to do a “did you see that?!?” play. (Same thing Bill Walsh did for Joe Montana, but which Denver failed to provide for Russell Wilson.)


But when injuries leave them down to the skeenteenth wide receiver with some “who’s that guy” running back, it costs even the most talented ones left their timing and clarity. Makes it hard to tell if it’s enough.


I read an interview recently, in which the person said: “There’s a major growth moment in life when you can see what you actually are compared to what you think you are.” Sometimes it takes pain and embarrassment, even humiliation to get to that rare gift.


Same for people as for teams, the Niners might be getting there.


The Dubs, on the other hand, have been fascinating, even if frustrating. Steve Kerr had been going for the ideal, every player able to come in and know every other player’s tendencies well enough to do full collaboration while he’s in. To that end, he tried 10, 11, 12, even 13-man rotations.


It seemed to work, I think, but was also too exhausting to maintain, leading to well-played games falling apart in a fourth-quarter fadeout. Kerr saw that.


Someone said, around that time: “You don’t need EVERY player to know that as long as Draymond does.” Cutting down to a seven or eight-man rotation seemed to work much better.


I’m not fond of excuses, which, like opinions are usually self-justifying fabrications masquerading as facts, but goddamnit, those refs in the Wolves game were… ok, they were pretty good, mostly, but still maybe just a little bit in the bag for the home team. Final seconds, the Wolves one point behind, and one of them turned a jump ball into a foul shot, giving them the game.

The Dubs seem to be in the right place, but when a starting player is out, it hurts.


There are only five players in the game at a time, so when one is missing in action, that’s at least 20% of your game gone.


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

Newsletter, Image, Likeness Vol. 110: Unusual Request For Federal Judge To Involve Herself With College Athlete Players Association

by Darren Heitner, Esq.

Founder of Heitnerlegal -- Sports, Entertainment, Trademarks, Copyrights, Business, Litigation, Arbitration


The Weekly Longer NIL Thought


I didn't know how to react at first. With interest? Curiosity? Concern? Confusion?


Perhaps all of the above.


When I read a letter written by the class representatives in the House/Carter/Hubbard v. NCAA cases, which are on the precipice of being settled out (pending final approval by a federal judge), I had all the above feels.


That letter asked the judge -- Judge Claudia Wilken -- to support the athletes on their quest to unionize and specifically asked Judge Wilken to identify one organization to lead the way as the players association for college athletes. That organization is Athletes.org , founded by my good friend Jim Cavale.


It was a highly unusual request of a federal judge and the athletes who submitted the letter acknowledged same.


I trust Cavale has the best interests of athletes in mind in his role with Athletes.org. I have no reason to doubt that it would serve as an excellent bargaining unit for athletes. But whether it is a solution or the solution, has a federal judge ever been asked to endorse an organization to serve as the representative of athletes? I'm not aware of any such circumstance.


I don't think the letter has any impact on Judge Wilken's decision-making in the upcoming hearing scheduled for April 2025, where she may provide final approval to the pending settlement. But it could cause her to ask an important question: Why approve a settlement when the class representatives sound worried about the ecosystem that the settlement will establish? Are they worried that an artificial cap will limit their earning capacity, particularly for athletes who don't play football or basketball? Are they concerned that Deloitte is projected to be provided absolute power to determine what is and isn't fair market value and reject deals on such grounds?


I thought Judge Wilken would be concerned about these things before providing preliminary approval to the settlement. Just perhaps this letter reaches her desk and gives her second thoughts?


Numbers Reported From Texas NIL Collective In 2023.


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Entry Applications Open for 2025 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion; Largest Gathering Expected for Historic Formula1® and

IROC Series


Corkscrew Hillclimb Returns August 9

Photo by Stephan Cooper/ROLEX


MONTEREY, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024—Applications have officially opened for owners and drivers of the greatest authentic, historic race cars to be considered for the prestigious Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 13-16, 2025, at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Fresh off a spectacular 2024 Rolex Reunion where 50 years of historic racing at Laguna Seca was showcased, this is the chance for many to be part of the kinetic celebration of racing history.


The 2025 Rolex Reunion promises exciting new experiences. There will be 13 race groups ranging from 1922-1955 Grand Prix legends to more modern machines like 1991-2011 IMSA prototypes ensuring that each race has something for every motorsport enthusiast. 


The featured celebration centers on the 75th Anniversary of Formula 1, the world’s most prestigious racing series. Visitors can expect on-track thrills watching races in the Mario Andretti class, the Phil Hill Cup exhibition featuring F1 cars from every era, and an impressive anniversary display that is being curated to showcase some of the most famous F1 cars in history.


New to the Rolex Reunion this year is a special group of original IROC (International Race of Champions) series cars with many being piloted by past IROC competitors from NASCAR, Formula 1, IMSA, INDYCAR and Trans-Am. This immensely popular series brought together the greatest drivers from all forms of motorsport to race purpose-built, identical cars to eliminate any advantages based on equipment.


Only 400 cars will be selected based on their historical significance, race provenance and period-correctness, ensuring the fields are as exceptional as the event. Whether it’s a driver, a collector or a fan, the sight and sound of these machines at speed in beautiful Monterey is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


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Jarvis, who raced in three NCAA Championships and was a successful singer-songwriter and model, passed at the age of 42.


Cal Track & Field And Cross Country Alum Chloe Jarvis Passes Away


U.S. Olympic Trials Competitor And

Award-Winning Singer Competed For

Bears From 2000-05


California track & field and cross country alumna Chloe Jarvis, a mother of two who competed at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials and enjoyed a successful singing and songwriting career under the stage name Chloe Jean, passed away Thursday at the age 42 after a battle with breast cancer.

 

Jarvis was born in Syracuse, New York, and attended St. Francis High School in Elk Grove. As a student-athlete with the Golden Bears, she was a three-time conference 800m champion (Pac-10 outdoor, 2005; MPSF indoor, 2004-05) and raced in three NCAA Championships (2003, 05 Outdoor; 2005 Indoor).


Her personal bests of 2:04.53 in the outdoor 800m and 2:06.95 in the indoor 800m rank sixth and fifth, respectively, in the program's all-time record book; she also contributed to the No. 8 and No. 10 outdoor 4x400m and No. 5 indoor 4x400m relay times in outdoor program history. Jarvis, who was also a member of the UC Berkeley Gospel Choir, graduated in 2005 with a degree in sociology and education.

 

After leaving Cal, Jarvis moved back to New York for two years and worked for Ford Models, later returning to the Bay Area to pursue her passion for music. Her 2014 single "Black Sheep" was featured on Women of Substance Radio and later was the runner-up for "Best R&B Song" in the West Coast Songwriters (WCS) International Songwriting Contest. In 2015, Jarvis released her debut album Freak, co-produced with Grammy-nominated writer and producer Scott Urquhart. She continued collaborating with top musicians throughout her career, most recently with her 2023 album Fairy Tale Fail produced by jazz guitarist Ray Obiedo. Jarvis's other accolades include a WCS Songwriting Contest win for her single "What Could Be Better" and "Best Song of the Month" nods from Songwriter Universe for her songs "Fall Back" and "In War."

 

"Chloe was a beautiful person inside and out," said Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Robyne Johnson. "She had a great spirit and talent. This is a huge loss to the world and the Cal track & field family."

 

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Stanford Cardinal

Volleyball Season Ends


Stanford falls to Louisville in four-set regional final


LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Stanford women’s volleyball season came to an end Saturday with a four-set loss to Louisville in a regional final at Freedom Hall.


Stanford got 14 kills from Elia Rubin and 13 from Ipar Kurt, but was unable to sustain an attack in a 22-25, 25-14, 28-26, 25-20 loss that prevented the Cardinal from reaching a 24th Final Four.


Stanford, the No. 5 overall seed, finished 28-5, while Atlantic Coast Conference foe Louisville (29-5) advanced to the NCAA semifinals at home against ACC champion and No. 1 overall seed Pitt.


After splitting the first two sets, the match swung late in the third set, which featured 11 ties.


Stanford never led in the third until Rubin put the Cardinal up, 24-23, with one of her nine kills in the set. Stanford had two set points, but Louisville fought both of them off and had a set point of its own that Rubin rejected with a kill to tie it, 26-26. However, Louisville won the next two points to win the set.


Stanford took brief leads in the fourth set, the final one at 3-2 on a kill by Sami Francis, but Louisville seized control with a 4-0 run and led the rest of the way. Stanford withstood two match points, on a kill by Ipar Kurt and a Louisville attack error, but couldn’t manage a third, ending the match.


Stanford never maintained a hitting rhythm, hitting .153 for the match. The Cardinal never hit higher than .250 in any set and that came in the first when Francis had five kills and four blocks. Louisville had a .295 final hitting percentage.


Stanford seniors are ACC Setter of the Year Kami Miner, middle blocker Francis, and defensive specialist Taylor Beaven. Libero Elene Oglivie is a fifth-year senior and middle blocker Charity McDowell is a graduate student. 

 

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San Jose State Spartans

Ten Spartans Receive WCC

All-Academic Honors


SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San José State men's water polo team had ten student athletes receive WCC All-Academic honors announced by the conference on Friday. Connor MacMillan, Mateja Bosić, Mitchell Keightley and Alexey Poletaev were all named to the 2024 WCC Men's Water Polo All-Academic Team for their contributions in and out of the pool. The Spartans took four out of the eight spots on the team.


Erik DuesundLouis FehrensenGiancarlo MarquezBence SzaboBrendon Gyapjas and Mael Suchet all received All-Academic honorable mention recognition.


To be considered for WCC All-Academic honors, a student-athlete must maintain at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average while being a significant contributor to their team and in at least their second year at their school.


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Saint Mary's College Gaels

MBB | Gaels Erase 13 Point Deficit, Fall in OT to Boise State


IDAHO FALLS, ID. — For the final time in the non-conference slate, the Gaels (9-2) played away from home, renewing hostilities with Boise State (7-3) in Idaho Falls for the second consecutive season. Like a season ago, the Gaels started slowly in the Gem State, falling behind by 13 in the first half, before rallying back to go ahead in the second. The Gaels led with less than 30 seconds to go in regulation, and in overtime, but each time, the Broncos were able to counter, eventually earning a narrow 67-65 victory in OT. 


The Broncos got out of the gates hot, shooting well over 50% for a majority of the first half, and leading by double-digits from the 6:21 mark to the 2:04 mark, when Luke Barrett hit just the third Saint Mary's three of the half. That three sparked a 6-0 Saint Mary's run that allowed them to cut the deficit to just six at the halftime break, 32-26. Augustas Marciulionis scored 11 of the Gaels 26 first half points, and assisted on two more of their nine buckets. Luke Barrett added six and a team-high four rebounds, not leaving the floor in the first frame. The Gaels were outrebounded 18-11 in the first half, and outscored 18-6 in the paint, but their ability to turn seven first half Broncos turnovers into 10 points, and hold Boise scoreless on their five turnovers kept them in the game. 


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USF Dons

Thomas Sets New Career-High as Dons Hand Ramblers First Loss


MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Picking up a significant win on a neutral court, the University of San Francisco men's basketball team (9-2) handed Loyola Chicago (8-1) their first loss of the season on Sunday night as the Dons defeated the Ramblers, 76-66, in the third game of the MKE Tip-off at Fiserv Forum.


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

  • Getting things started offensively, Carlton Linguard Jr. put in the first basket of the evening on a layup at 18:34 to give San Francisco an early 2-0 advantage.
  • Less than two minutes later, Malik Thomas knocked down his first three-pointer of the game at 16:38 to even the score at 5-all.
  • Over the next handful of minutes, both teams struggled to find the bottom of the net. Keeping close, another layup from Thomas at 11:33 kept the Dons on the heels of the Ramblers, 9-7.
  • With under seven minutes left in the first half, Loyola Chicago extended their advantage to 17-7, but the green and gold responded with a 7-0 run over the next minute to draw within three, 17-14, at 6:11.
  • Stretching their lead back to nine points, 23-14, with 4:30 remaining in the half, the Ramblers remained in front, but a pair of free throws from Marcus Williams with 45 seconds left brought San Francisco within three again, 25-22.
  • After a late basket was waved off at the buzzer, Loyola Chicago maintained their advantage at the halftime break, 28-24.
  • Coming out of the locker room, the two teams traded baskets before San Francisco used a 9-2 run to even the score at 36-all after a triple from Linguard Jr. at 16:57.
  • Regaining the advantage again in the minutes to follow, Loyola Chicago continued to fight back, but the Dons also answered each blow. At 13:15, Ryan Beasley converted an and-one to put the green and gold in front, 46-44.
  • Locking in on defense and finding their rhythm offensively, San Francisco cooked up another notable run, this time a 9-0 stretch, to lead by nine points, 55-46, with 9:53 left on the game clock.
  • Making the Dons earn their victory, the Ramblers closed the USF gap to three points, 55-52, with 7:52 remaining in regulation.
  • Down the final stretch, the green and gold continued to fend off a Loyola Chicago comeback, which included a monster two-hand jam from James O'Donnell to put San Francisco up eleven, 74-63, with just over one minute left in the game.
  • Putting the nail in the coffin, Thomas sank two final free throws with 45 seconds on the clock as San Francisco went on to secure a 76-66 victory over Loyola Chicago.


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Santa Clara Broncos

Defense Leads Women's Basketball to Win Over North Texas


SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Led by the defense, Santa Clara women's basketball overcame a late run and grinded out a 63-58 win over North Texas Sunday afternoon in the nonconference finale. The Broncos (6-4) were in control until the fourth when the Mean Green's (7-3) defensive pressure started to cause problems, but a rough day shooting let Santa Clara hold on for the win.

 

HOW IT HAPPENED:


With the scored tied at 4-all, Santa Clara went on an 11-0 run, led by seven points from Hannah Rapp, to take a 15-4 lead. The Broncos would hold North Texas to just 4-of-18 shooting and took a 19-11 lead into the first break.


The Mean Green cut their deficit to five after five straight points, but Santa Clara would get the lead back out to 33-23 at the halftime break. North Texas had eight made free throws in the first half and just seven made field goals, shooting 20.0-percent from the floor.


An 8-0 run early in the third stretched Santa Clara's lead to a game-high 19 before a 9-1 stretch for North Texas got the Mean Green back within 11. The Broncos would lead 47-34 headed to the fourth.


Things got tight in the final quarter with North Texas opening with a 9-3 run. Back-to-back layups put Santa Clara up double-figures for the final time at 54-43 with 4:37 to go. A 12-3 run for the Mean Green followed that saw them get within two with 30 seconds remaining. Despite the Broncos not making a field goal after getting back up 11, Kaya Ingram iced things from the free throw line, scoring the final nine for Santa Clara, all from the free throw line. After a 3-pointer with four seconds cut the lead to three, Ingram put it away with the final two of her free throws. 



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University of Pacific Tigers

Women’s Basketball Goes Cold at

UC Santa Barbara


SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A tough shooting day for the Pacific women's basketball program resulted in a 63-50 defeat Sunday to UC Santa Barbara at the Thunderdome.


The Tigers (5-6) were 15-of-50 (.300) from the field and 1-of-11 (.091) from long range. Still, Pacific garnered three double-figure scoring performances including senior Elizabeth Elliott with 16 points and seven rebounds.


Elliott was 12-of-12 from the free throw line. It matched the most free throws made by a Tiger since 2022 when graduate Liz Smith hit 12. Elliott also finished the game with 599 career rebounds and her next board will make her the 15th Tiger in program history to reach that milestone and the most recent addition since her assistant coach, Valerie Higgins.


Smith tallied 11 points and four assists and played all 40 minutes. Senior Anaya James ended with 11 points and was 5-of-11 from the field.


Pacific notched six blocks including a trio from junior Lauren Glazier. Sophomore Marina Radocaj matched her career-high for the third time this season with two and sophomore Nyah Lowery finished with a block.


Joined by junior Sydney Ward, both Radocaj and Glazier are over 10 blocks on the season. If current projections hold, three more Tigers will join the trio in the double-digit block club to run the team's total to six. Six players with 10 or more blocks would match head coach Bradley Davis' most in a single season since his first season at the helm in 2015-16.


Coming up next for Pacific is its West Coast Conference road opener against Portland on December 21. The Tigers won the last meeting with the Pilots but have dropped the last three in the Chiles Center. Tipoff Saturday is set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN+.


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UC Davis Aggies

Aggies Power Past The Sun Devils for First Power 4 Win Since 2021


Score: UC Davis 57, Arizona State 50

Location: Davis, Calif. (University Credit Union Center)

Records: UC Davis 6-4, Arizona State 5-5

 

The Short Story: Double-digit scorers Tova SabelNya Epps, and Megan Norris pushed the Aggies past the Sun Devils 57-50 on Sunday, Dec. 15. This win is UC Davis' first over a program in a Power 4 conference since the 2021-22 season.

 

OPENING TIP 

  • This win marks the first for the Aggies against a Power 4 opponent since beating then PAC-12 foe Oregon 64-57 up in Eugene on Dec. 1, 2021.
  • It was also the Aggies' first home win over a Power 4 school since they knocked off Washington State in the University Credit Union Center on Nov. 10, 2017.
  • Tova Sabel (13), Nya Epps (11), and Megan Norris (10) each hit double-digit points.
  • Sabel also stayed productive on the defensive end, bringing in nine rebounds.
  • Freshman Ryann Bennett elevated the second unit, bringing in 23 minutes, nine points, two rebounds, and two assists off the bench.


WHAT HEAD COACH JENNIFER GROSS HAD TO SAY

"To get the win today we needed everybody to just play together, and I thought we did a good job playing for each other, today was a team win. I felt like both teams needed to grind it out a little bit today, and I thought we did a tremendous job defensively. They've got a team full of scorers and I thought our team stepped up to the challenge and defended very well for 40 minutes."

HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • After giving up the first four points of the contest, Davis used back-to-back layups from Sabel and Epps to tie it up early at four.
  • The Sun Devils continued to apply pressure, cashing in a three-pointer at the halfway point of the quarter to lead 10-4.
  • But the Aggies held strong, using an 8-2 lead to tie the game at 12 apiece after the first.
  • The back-and-forth affair continued for both clubs in the second, with an And-1 bucket from Victoria Baker bringing life into the building and helping lead the Aggies to a 22-20 lead at the half.
  • Coming out of the locker room, the Davis offense came alive with three-pointers from Mazatlan Harris and Epps helping build a seven-point lead halfway through the third.
  • Arizona State looked to chip into the lead, getting as close as four, but the Aggies kept their foot on the gas, using layups from Norris and Sydney Burns to hold a 42-34 lead going into the final quarter.
  • Halfway through the fourth, with the Sun Devils down only two, UC Davis looked to close things out with three quick points from Bennett and Norris.
  • Just 30 seconds later, a layup from Arizona State cut the lead to three.
  • With her team needing a bucket, Tova Sabel took control of the offense, cashing in a triple followed by a clutch layup off the Norris assist to build the lead back up to eight. 
  • The Sun Devils looked to respond with a myriad of fouls, but it wasn't enough as the home team would go on to secure the 57-50 win.

 

UP NEXT: UC Davis will have a quick turnaround as they hit the road to take on the Idaho Vandals on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Tipoff is set for 11:00 a.m. PT and Aggie fans can tune in to watch the game live on ESPN+.


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Cal State University East Bay Pioneers

Pioneer Women's Basketball Drops Saturday's Exhibition Game


RENO, Nev. - The Cal State East Bay women's basketball team faced a tough challenge in their exhibition game against Nevada on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Wolf Pack 95-54 at the Lawlor Events Center.


The Pioneers, competing against a Division I opponent, showed flashes of potential throughout the contest, especially in the fourth quarter, despite the final score. The exhibition game provided valuable experience for the East Bay squad as they prepare for their final two games of 2024 next week.


  • Ariyah Smith and Krista Sheaffer led the Pioneers with 11 points each. Smith displayed efficiency, shooting 5-for-10 from the field.
  • Brooke Donnelly contributed 10 points, including two three-pointers, rounding out the double-digit scorers for East Bay.
  • Sierra Morris made her presence felt on the boards, grabbing a team-high six rebounds.
  • Taylor Eldredge showcased her defensive skills with one block and two steals.


Cal State East Bay head coach Jenny Thigpin following Saturday's exhibition loss: "We did not have the start we needed to have, especially on the road after a long layover. We dug ourselves a hole early and it was tough to come back from, although the effort was better in the second half. Hopefully we can learn from this and play better in our next outing."


The Pioneers will look to build on the lessons learned from this exhibition as they return to Hayward for their next game. Cal State East Bay will host Alaska Fairbanks in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday, December 17. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Gymnasium.


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