Monday, Mar. 29 through Sunday, Apr. 4, 2021
Issue No. 374
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San Jose Sharks 2
Los Angeles Kings 1
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San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones stopped 41 shots as the Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 2-1, at SAP Center on Monday evening, March 22.
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Right wing Kurtis Gabriel adds to his team lead in penalty minutes after a fight with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kurtis MacDermid during the first period.
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A's, Giants, Warriors,
Kings & Sharks Schedules
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After taking the shortened 2020 season off to help raise his premature adopted twins, Buster Posey is back for the 2021 season! Hear from Manager Gabe Kapler, plus Brandon Crawford, Joey Bart, Logan Webb, and Mauricio Dubón on Posey's impact both on the field and in the clubhouse.
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A 38-Year Commitment Continues |
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Oakland A’s physician Dr. Allan Pont, pictured above with former third baseman Eric Chavez, has been with the A’s organization for 38 years.
Photo by Michael Zagaris.
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The Doctor is in -- the A’s Official Physician
by Amaury Pi-González
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Dr. Allan Pont has been the Oakland Athletics official team physician for 38 years and is still going. I could not help but ask him, as a doctor, about his experience of a Pandemic which we have lived under for over a year now.
Dr. Pont: “I never seen anything like this. I was born in 1946. I remember polio was a serious issue -- we never went into the water… I ran a hospital when we had a flu epidemic. We might have 20 people sick but nothing like this. In 1918 we had the Spanish flu which could had originated in Kansas.”
About becoming Oakland's team doctor, “I taught at Stanford, took a job at what was the Children’s Hospital in San Francisco when Walter Haas bought the team. Roy Eisenhardt hired a consultant to look for a new doctor. Charlie Finley had 13 doctors and they rotated and Roy, who knows everybody, wanted a Stanford-trained doctor.”
He mentioned this is a very small field among all 30 Major League Baseball clubs, with 60 orthopedics and 60 medical doctors.
In your opinion, what is the biggest innovation in baseball as far as medicine is concerned?
Dr. Pont: “The Tommy John surgery is the biggest change. It’s an amazing phenomenon. Then we had the steroids era (pause)... I testified in the Mitchell Commission during the steroids but the Tommy John surgery, like one-third of pitchers.”
Dr. Pont specified he is an internist, not an orthopedist, but when asked about the myth that young kids in high school should not throw a curve-ball because it could tax their arms, he said, “I don’t know if that is true, especially if you are strong. It is all about grip, not motion, but I do not really know what causes Tommy John. Might be too much pitching.”
The A’s physician is a big baseball fan. “I was born in Montreal, Canada and lived there until 1974. As a seven-year-old I would take the bus to see the minor league Montreal Royals compete. I remember players like Sandy Amorós, Tommy Lasorda, Don Drysdale and became a Dodger fan. I remember one year during an exhibition game with Jackie Robinson playing for Montreal.” Doctor Pont also mentioned historic Jarry Park in Montreal.
We wish the Doctor a good season and we thank him for the courtesy of giving this interview. Who was the first team doctor? In the second century AD the first ‘team doctor’ was Claudius Galenus (c.130 AD to c.210 AD). He was appointed to be a doctor of the gladiators in the Pergamum Kingdom. The physician only became involved if there was an injury.
Stay well and stay tuned.
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Amaury Pi-Gonzalez is the lead Spanish play-by-play announcer for the Oakland A’s on flagship station 1010 KIQI LaGrande San Francisco and does News
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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Many teams have finished a season with multiple awards
by their players; i.e. MVP, Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award, but who is the only pitcher to win both the Rookie of the Year and the
Cy Young Award in the same year?
Hint: He pitched for an arch-rival of a San Francisco Bay Area team!
(See answer below...)
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Cal Bears 1
Oregon State Beavers 0
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Cal's Juan Martinez (8) scored the only goal of the evening, in the 59th minute, of a highly defensive match. The Golden Bears defeated the visiting No. 3 Oregon State Beavers in a 1-0 upset win on Sunday evening, March 28 at Witter Rugby Field in Berkeley. Photo by Ron Sellers.
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After scoring, Juan Martinez (8) celebrates with his teammates. The win extended the Golden Bears' unbeaten streak to four games.
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Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Collin Travasos punches a shot away late in the game, earning his third straight shutout. Cal's play has improved of late, with three wins and one tie to improve its record to 3-3-1 (3-3-1 Pac-12).
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Stanford Cardinal 0
Cal Bears 0
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California goalkeeper Collin Travasos (24) brings down the ball in the first period. California and Stanford drew 0–0 (2OT) in a Pac-12 Conference rivalry match at Cagan Stadium on Wednesday, March 24 on the Stanford campus.
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Stanford midfielder Will Richmond (7) and California midfielder Francisco Perez (14) battle for the ball. Stanford moves to 6-1-1 on the season with a 4-1-1 mark in Pac-12 play while the Cal Bears register a 2-3-1 mark in Pac-12 play.
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Stanford Junior goalkeeper Andrew Thomas (1) leaps for a save. The Cardinal outshot the Golden Bears by a 18-8 margin and held a 16-1 edge in corner kicks but could not find the game's opening goal. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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Stanford forward Carlo Agostinelli (20) and California defender Tate Dolan (3) exchange a few words after the match. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
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BUS 180 — Technology and Innovation
in the Year of Empty Arenas
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Quarter: Spring
Course Format: Live Online
(About Formats)
Date(s): Apr 13 - Jun 1
Drop Deadline: Apr 15
Tuition: $545
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Day(s): Tuesdays
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 7:00 - 8:50 pm (PT)
Unit: 1
Instructor: Andy Dolich
Status: Registration opens Feb. 22, 8:30 a.m. (PT)
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Stanford Continuing Studies
Many of the 140 million fans who would have attended live sporting events in the last year have taken a seat in front of the television and other digital devices as the pandemic has kept arenas and stadiums empty or with greatly reduced in-person spectators. The same is true for cultural and arts entertainment venues. Despite the physical divide, fans and audiences are getting involved because innovators are exploring new strategies of engagement. Focusing on spectator sports, this course will explore the creative realities of fan-immersive experiences based on new sports platforms such as FCF (Fan Controlled Football) along with fantasy sports, avatars, video streaming, virtual ticketing, and more. We also will look at the future long-term interplay of business economics and fan engagement, and how—if and when live spectators can physically re-enter venues, even at reduced capacity—industry innovators will be exploring new technologies to enhance the experiences for the virtual and live spectators of the world of sports and entertainment. Scheduled as guest speakers for this course are Jamie Pardi, co-founder and CEO, FanCompass; David Yorke, co-founder, Umpires Media; Sohrob Farudi, co-founder and CEO, Fan Controlled Football; Mindi Bach, senior director of sports PR, Oracle; and Ted Griggs, former executive
at NBC Sports Group.
Andy Dolich, President, Dolich Consulting; Chief Operating Officer, Fan Controlled Football League
Andy Dolich has held executive positions in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. He is a co-author of 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won't Go Pro, a co-host of the podcast Life in the Front Office, and a columnist
for the Ultimate Sports Guide.
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Cal Bears 0
Oregon State Beavers 0
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Cal goalkeeper Angelina Anderson made seven saves to finish with a clean sheet as the Bears battled the Oregon State Beavers to a 0-0 tie on Sunday, March 28 at Witter Rugby Field in Berkeley.
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Fans sit on a hill overlooking the field as admission to events on the Cal campus is still not allowed. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
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In the Shadow of Obscurity |
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Author Arif Khatib (above left)
As a person who has traveled the world and chronicled his journey, and recently completed his memoirs for his family, Arif Khatib set out to create a book that would combine three of his passions: sports, history and social justice, while shining a much-needed light on the contributions of forgotten and unheard-of athletes of color. The Shadow of Obscurity: Toiling in a Reluctant Society realizes his vision.
Author Pete Elman (above right)
Pete Elman is a musician, journalist, author and teacher. Originally from Washington, D.C., he grew up loving rock and roll, sports and history. His father, a Justice Department lawyer who argued cases in the Supreme Court—most notably Brown vs. Board of Education—imbued in young Peter a strong sense of social justice.
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Where The Bay Comes To Play! |
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The BEST Bay Area sports photos from
Michael Zagaris, Ed Jay, Rich Yee, Darren Yamashita,
Ron Sellers, Alex Ho, Rob Edwards, Kenneth Wong,
Timothy Reynolds and Larry Rosa
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Earthquakes Announce 2021 Regular Season Schedule
Earthquakes Stadium to operate at 20 percent capacity for
first five home matches
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced the club's full regular season schedule for the 2021 Major League Soccer season. The schedule features eight nationally televised matches, with select games airing on Univision, UniMás, ESPN and FOX Sports 1. Broadcast details for locally televised matches will be announced soon.
The full 34-game schedule runs from Friday, April 16 to Sunday, Nov. 7 and is evenly split between home and away matches. The Quakes will face 15 different opponents throughout the season, including each of the other 13 teams in the Western Conference, and D.C. United and Orlando City SC of the Eastern Conference.
San Jose plays five of its first seven matches at Earthquakes Stadium, including the home opener vs. FC Dallas on Saturday, April 24 (12:30 p.m. PT; Univision). San Jose also hosts FC Dallas for the Decision Day season finale on Sunday, Nov. 7.
Fan attendance for the beginning of the 2021 season will be limited to 20 percent in order to follow social distancing protocols set in place by local and state guidance. While Santa Clara County has moved into the Orange Tier, which allows for 33 percent capacity, the capacity will still be limited to 20 percent to allow for appropriate social distancing.
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VP Racing Fuels Renews Five Year Agreement as the Official Exclusive Race Fuel of WeatherTech
Raceway Laguna Seca
From 2021 to 2025, VP Racing Fuels will be fueling the competition for the central coast’s most iconic race track
MONTEREY, Calif., March 24, 2021 – Continuing a successful partnership for over a decade, VP Racing Fuels has signed on to continue providing WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with high octane, high quality fuel as the official and exclusive fuel provider for an additional five years. Fueled by the company’s innate love for motorsports and passion for enthusiastic track renters refueling before an additional bout of hot laps, VP Racing Fuels is excited to be a part of what makes Monterey County’s WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca such a hot spot for thrill seekers and race teams.
“Laguna Seca is one of the most exciting tracks in the world,” offered Bruce Hendel, Vice President of North American Sales – Race Fuel and Consumer Products for VP. “Road racers of all types, in cars and on motorcycles, have been ripping through the famous downhill corkscrew for years. We’re excited that VP will be fueling the competition at this world-renowned raceway for years to come.”
From in-store point of sale with Madditive Fuel products, on-track branding, pace car branding and activation space, VP Racing Fuels is synonymous with quality and motorsports.
“VP Racing Fuels has been a tremendous partner for many years, and we look forward to expanding this longstanding partnership,” said John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “In addition to the fuel used daily by track renters, customers will now be able to find their Madditive Fuel products in our Raceway store. It is another step toward taking care of guests’ needs, and we sincerely appreciate VP Racing Fuels' involvement.”
For more information on VP Racing Fuels, its full product lineup and the nearest retail outlet, visit vpracingfuels.com. For information on track rentals, event tickets and camping, visit WeatherTechRaceway.com
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Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff |
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Fernando Valenzuela
Valenzuela, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is the only player to win the Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in the same season, leading the Majors with eight shutouts as Fernandomania became a
cultural phenomenon...
FWIW: Only two players have been named Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same year; Fred Lynn in 1975 and Ichiro Suzuki in 2001, both in the American League. Of course one had to be from Boston!
No team has ever won the three awards in one season.
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, Mar. 29 through
Sunday, Apr. 4, 2021
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Monday, March 29
Golden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls, 7 p.m.
Sacramento Kings @ San Antonio Spurs, 5:30 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. San Francisco Giants, 12:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 30
Stanford Cardinal (WBB) vs. Louisville, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31
Sacramento Kings @ San Antonio Spurs, 5:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 1
Golden State Warriors @ Miami Heat, 5 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Seattle Mariners, 7:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, Opening Day, 7:07 p.m.
Friday, April 2
Golden State Warriors @ Toronto Raptors, 5 p.m.
Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Seattle Mariners, 7:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 6:40 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 3
Sacramento Kings vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Seattle Mariners, 6:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 1:07 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 4
Golden State Warriors @ Atlanta Hawks, 4:30 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 1:07 p.m.
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