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August 25 -- August 31, 2025
Issue No. 604
| | Nancy Kerrigan -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee | |
Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was visiting the Visa headquarters in Foster City when I used to work there. She did a meet-and-greet with the employees and I was able to get this info sheet signed by her. She earned a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympics and a silver medal in the 1994 Olympics.
Rich Yee, Sports Today photographer
| | Avery Brooks/Hawk, and Robert Urich | | |
Some may remember the television show: Spenser: for Hire, a crime-drama series starring Robert Urich. His dapper and similarly ethical enforcer, Hawk, was played by Avery Brooks. Spenser took care of business -- like another Spencer W's fans know (note: Television Spenser was spelled with an "S" -- like the poet as he would advise others, plus, Spenser the poet has been rumored to have written some of Shakespeare's works).
| | Golden State Warriors Pat Spencer | | |
The Warriors' Spencer (with a "c") takes care of business, as he did in the NBA playoffs in a style similar to the Pacers' T.J. O'Connell. It was O'Connell who hustled and clawed the Pacers back in the third quarter in Game 5. For some reason he did not appear in the fourth quarter, and OKC came back to win.
Pat Spencer was a four-time All-American in Lacrosse at Loyola, MD. As a senior, Spencer won the Tewaaraton Award as the nation’s outstanding college player, but says basketball is his first love
and that he sees many transferable skills between the two sports.
Lacrosse players rule -- nobody dared go near Spencer on the court, and his defense was a difference-maker.
On March 4, 2025, Spencer's two-way contract with the Warriors was converted into a standard contract. He has the same quality as O'Connell: INTENSITY! Plus, he makes his free throws. Opponents FEARED Spencer. The Dubs need to keep him and play him! Unfortunately, sources now say Spencer's days with the Warriors are numbered.
Apparently it's time to, YAWN, dredge up old Al Horford and continue the pathetic "Why we can't sign Jonathan Kuminga" saga. SIGN KUMINGA, who was a STAR in the playoffs, AND SPENCER, and get ready to step up the intensity and toughness as the season starts.
Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
https://www.cce-mcle.com/
Marketing Director, Sports Today
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Contents
Games
Bay FC 2, Washington Spirit 3
Cal Bears 0, Pepperdine Waves 1
Oakland Ballers 15, Boise Hawks 1
Oakland Roots SC 1, Lexington SC 2
San Jose Earthquakes 2, Houston Dynamo FC 1
Features & Commentary
Hardly Trivial, by T. Buff
Nancy Kerrigan, from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee
Newsletter, Image, Likeness, by Darren Heitner, Esq.
The Hacks Celebrate Compatriot Mr. Spander, by Dave Newhouse
Organizations
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A's
Bay Area Falcons
Bay Area Panthers
Bay FC
Cal Bears
Cal State University East Bay
Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Warriors
Oakland Ballers
Oakland Roots SC
Oakland Soul SC
Oakland Spiders
Saint Mary's College Gaels
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco Giants
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San Francisco Nighthawks
San Francisco Unicorns
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
Seca
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Bay FC 2
Washington Spirit 3
Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Match Summary
Bay FC and the Washington Spirit delivered an action-packed match at The Show at Oracle Park, played in front of a sold-out crowd of 40,091.
The Spirit opened the scoring in the first half when Kate Wiesner struck a left-footed effort from long range into the bottom left corner. Croix Bethune doubled the lead in the 39th minute, and Washington added another before the break to extend their advantage.
Bay FC answered just before halftime, as Racheal Kundananji converted to cut into the deficit. The response carried into the second half when Kelli Hubly rose above the defense and powered home a header to keep the match within reach.
The match finished 3–2 in favor of the Washington Spirit.
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Art Spander remains one of sportswriting’s elite, even though turning 87 this week. Happy Birthday, Artie!
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The Hacks
Celebrate
Compatriot
Mr. Spander
by Dave Newhouse
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The Hacks, a celebrated group— at least in our minds — of elderly sportswriters and sportscasters, are honoring one of our own, Art Spander, as he approaches his 87th birthday on August 30 without any signs of slowing down journalistically.
Don’t blush too hard, Artie, from all the praise you’re about to receive. It’s deserved, so let’s get started:
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Joan Ryan: “When I arrived at the San Francisco Examiner in 1985, it became immediately clear that no one in the sports department had the drive or loquaciousness of Art Spander. I’ve never met anyone like him. He knows everyone. He shows up everywhere. He spreads generosity like Robin Hood. It has now been 40 years since the remarkable Mr. Spander walked into my life. How do I get him to stick with me for another 40?"
Bud Geracie: “What makes Art special, I think, is that he has retained most, if not all, of what drew us all into the profession: Love of sports, love of writing, the feeling it gave us: the people, the places, the things. God love Artie. And God bless Liz for continuing to make it all possible.”
Scott Ostler: "To me, what stands out about Art is his love for the job, although to him, columnizing is a “job” like eating ice cream is a “job” to me. He always shows up with the enthusiasm of a kid newspaper guy on his first assignment. He’s just a bright light in any press box or media gathering. So good-natured! And I’ll always appreciate his generosity, such as sharing the massive clip files he would bring to faraway events such as Wimbledon and the British Open. Artie has no competitors, only friends.”
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Barry Tompkins: "They broke the mold. Never before, not since, and never more will there be an Art Spander. While the business he loved has changed greatly, Art hasn’t. He brings the same zeal to his writing now as he did as an ambitious UCLA grad trying to emulate his hero, Jim Murray. Art is a one-of-a-kind guy who I’ve been honored to call a friend for 63 years.”
Lowell Cohn: “Happy Birthday, Art. For me, you defined sports journalism in the last great era of newspaper sportswriting. Your enthusiasm, Artie, and your crystal-clear prose set a standard I always tried to match, and sometimes I fell short. You loved what you did and do — watching games, giving your opinions, going out for dinner after away games and ordering the perfect bottle of wine. I was blessed to work alongside you and to compete against you, and I’m still blessed to be your friend. Mazel tov.”
Mitch Juricich: “In trying to explain the writing of Art Spander, one would certainly have to include the word made famous by Aretha Franklin: ‘R.E.S.P.E.C.T.’ Art is a wordsmith, a phrase-turner, one who can report, opinionate, praise and criticize gracefully. But it is the respect for him that really caught my attention. I have been his friend for 30 years. He helped me out greatly on my radio show, ‘Hooked On Golf,’ by coming on in emergencies. Art is a Hall of Fame Writer, and a Hall of Fame Friend.”
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Mark Purdy: “Art cares equally about words and making them sing or shout as much as he cares about making sure the facts are correct or relevant. That’s the equation that has carried his byline to the front row seat of his profession for so many decades. It doesn’t matter if the writing is good if the facts aren’t relevant. Art must have figured that out as a kid, and probably knew it would still hold true at 87. Happy Birthday to a man who continues to sing or shout out words of relevance.”
Mark Ibanez: “With his true passion and love for all things athletic, Art not only cares deeply about the sports themselves, but the people who participate. His ability to bring out the personalities who play, and the men and woman who run things behind the scenes, gave me a better understanding of what I was watching. His thorough knowledge of the subtleties and nuances of sport make the game and personalities involved shine through more clearly. And his love and passion for sport still shows in his writing.”
Dave Newhouse: “‘The Clipper will see you.’ Art Spander heard those words from a contact of The Yankee Clipper, Joe DiMaggio, who avoided doing interviews, especially as a senior citizen. But Art had enormous respect as a sports columnist, and that’s how he was able to interview, and capture in print perfectly, the personalities of the sporting elite, from DiMaggio to Tiger Woods, over two centuries of superb sports journalism. May he continue writing into his 90s, because Tiger Woods’ kids will need coverage."
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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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Cal Bears 0
Pepperdine Waves 1
Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
Sunday, August 24, 2025
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Cal Bears goalkeeper Teagen Wy made five saves during the
Bears' 1-0 defeat to the Pepperdine Waves in a rematch of last year's NCAA Championship first-round contest on Sunday, August 24th at Edwards Stadium. Photo and caption by Darren Yamashita.
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With renewed confidence, Matos fuels comeback win vs. MLB's best
by Maria Guardado
MILWAUKEE -- Luis Matos earned a spot on the Giants’ Opening Day roster as a fourth outfielder, but it soon became clear that he was miscast as a platoon partner for veteran Mike Yastrzemski.
Matos was tasked with playing sporadically against left-handed pitching, but he wasn’t particularly well-suited for the role since he tends to hit righties better than lefties. The 23-year-old Venezuelan was optioned twice to Triple-A Sacramento as he struggled to adjust to the limited playing time this year, but the Giants finally committed to giving him a long look in right field when they brought him back to the Majors on Thursday.
Matos certainly appears intent on showing the Giants that he’s now here to stay. He continued to swing a hot bat on Sunday, launching a two-run blast in the second inning and scoring the go-ahead run in a 4-3 comeback win that clinched a series victory over the MLB-best Brewers (81-50) at American Family Field.
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Athletics pitcher Jacob Lopez
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Lopez diagnosed with forearm tightness after rough start
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Martín Gallegos
SEATTLE – The Athletics were on the wrong end of history made by Cal Raleigh in an 11-4 loss to the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, but the bigger concern heading back home is the health status of rookie standout Jacob Lopez.
Feeling some discomfort after being pulled in the bottom of the third inning of Sunday’s series finale, Lopez went through an evaluation with the A’s training staff. After the game, manager Mark Kotsay revealed that Lopez was diagnosed with left forearm tightness.
The issue stems back to his previous start in Minnesota on Tuesday, when Lopez said he experienced some soreness in the aftermath of holding the Twins to three runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk with eight strikeouts across six innings in a win.
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(Click on the above image for a document trailer...)
The Last Game documentary retells the 57-year history of the Oakland Athletics baseball team through the eyes of its most dedicated fans
Filmed during the final season in Oakland, The Last Game journeys across the decades, from fan memories from the first game in 1968 until the bittersweet conclusion at the Oakland Coliseum in September of 2024.
Relive the shared highlights of the entire A's community from those who were there: 1970s World Series championships, 20-game winning streaks, underdog comebacks and other unforgettable moments as our story retraces the connections and bonds between fans that made supporting this team so special.
The Last Game will be shown this coming Sunday, August 31, from 12-2 p.m. at the New Parkway Theater in Oakland. Tickets are just $7 and can be purchase through their Eventbrite page or Instagram account: @thelastgamedoc
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The Milkman Delivers Seven Scoreless in 15-1 Triumph
Noah Millikan Dominates Boise, Strikes Out 12
By Nevada Cullen
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Milkman always delivers.
In Friday's 15-1 thrashing of the Boise Hawks, Noah Millikan hurled a gem for the Ballers. The Oakland righty fired seven shutout frames to improve his record to 5-1 and lower his ERA to 2.47, which leads all starting pitchers in the Pioneer League.
At first, Millikan was fine. He scattered three hits, including a pair of doubles, over his first three innings of work and kept the Hawks off of the board.
But, midway through the third, Millikan turned it on. Of the final 15 hitters he faced, Millikan allowed just one to reach base, induced three groundouts and punched out the other 11.
He went supernova every so often, striking out six straight batters at one point and four in a row to end his evening. Millikan's final line was a thing of beauty: 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 12 K.
Even though he didn't need much help, the Oakland offense gave Millikan ample run support. The Ballers scored four runs in the second and seventh innings and three runs in the fourth and sixth frames.
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San Jose Earthquakes 2
Houston Dynamo FC 1
Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, TX
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Earthquakes 2, Houston Dynamo FC 1
Chicho Arango, Preston Judd goals lift San Jose into the Western Conference eighth seed with six games left; Quakes continue Texas two-step on road next Saturday vs. Austin FC in crucial tilt with playoff implications
HOUSTON — The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Houston Dynamo FC 2-1 on Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium in Major League Soccer regular-season play in front of 17,359 fans to climb back into the Western Conference top eight with six games left to play.
The Earthquakes drew first blood in the 28th minute when Daniel Munie played DeJuan Jones on the right wing. Jones’ low cross from the end line into the box was then swept into the net by Cristian “Chicho” Arango after a streaking Preston Judd’s “dummy” move momentarily froze the Houston back line as the ball rolled by. Three minutes later, the hosts had a chance to equalize but Junior Urso’s point-blank attempt was parried away by Quakes goalkeeper Daniel. Moments later, San Jose had a golden opportunity to double the advantage off a corner kick, but Mark-Anthony Kaye’s initial attempt bounced off the crossbar and Arango’s subsequent header in front of the goal line was blocked by Dynamo goalkeeper Jonathan Bond. In the third minute of stoppage time, Houston’s Ezequiel Ponce headed home a Griffin Dorsey cross from the right wing, but Ponce was ruled offside and the first 45 minutes ended with San Jose ahead 1-0.
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Oakland Roots SC 1
Lexington SC 2
Lexington SC Stadium, Lexington, KY
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Roots Concede Two Late, Fall 1-2 at Lexington SC in Inaugural Meeting
While Oakland controlled the match on the scoreboard for a vast majority of the contest, Lexington SC controlled the game on the pitch for just as much on Saturday night in Kentucky, as Roots conceded two late goals, falling 1-2 on the road.
Oakland found the back of the net with the first real action of the contest when in the 6th minute, Neveal Hackshaw played a long ball into the Lexington box from deep down the left side. Peter Wilson was on the end of the service and played a slight touch on the ball with the outside of his left foot, just redirecting the ball enough to beat the keeper and give Roots an early 1-0 lead.
The goal was Wilson’s fourth score in as many games, making him just the second Roots player in club history to record goals in four straight regular season contests.
Following the goal, Oakland moved into protect mode, looking somewhat satisfied with their lone goal advantage.
But Lexington was eager throughout the match to get on the board themselves. While Oakland’s defense held strong for 80+ minutes, holding the Lexington attack to just three shots on target all night, the opportunities were plentiful for the home side, consistently finding their way into Oakland’s defensive third.
In the 82nd minute of the match, Lexington’s attack finally broke through Oakland’s defense with an excellent cross into the box from near the right corner that found a diving Cory Burke. Burke hammered a flying header into the back of the net to bring the match level at 1-1.
Momentum stayed tilted in Lexington’s favor as Roots fought to reach the final whistle with a point in hand, but in added time Lexington found a game-winner on a good counterattack that led to an easy cross from the left side. The cross found the foot of Joe Hafferty who tapped it in to give Lexington a 1-2 lead at the death to send Oakland home empty-handed.
Roots will now return to Oakland to host Monterey Bay FC at the Coliseum on August 30th at 7 PM PT for a match that will now be one of the club’s most important fixtures of the season as the playoff push tightens and wins become a necessity.
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We Are Coming Up on the Start of the
105th Season of the NFL
From very humble beginnings, the NFL has become quite the thing. Everybody knows the NFL was organized in Canton, Ohio as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and rebranded to the NFL in 1922.
I'm asking, what two franchises in the modern NFL
are the only two franchises which started
with the APFA in 1920?
Hint: Because one of the two teams changed
city and name, the franchise started out as
the Decatur Staleys...
Answer below...
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Newsletter, Image, Likeness Vol. 146: Judge Bailey's
NIL-Focused Decision Highlights Growing Split
on Eligibilty Rules
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by Darren Heitner, Esq.
Founder of Heitnerlegal -- Sports, Entertainment, Trademarks, Copyrights, Business, Litigation, Arbitration
The Weekly Longer NIL Thought
This week, U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey delivered one of the most comprehensive and NIL-focused rulings to date in the ongoing battle over NCAA eligibility rules, granting a preliminary injunction that allows four West Virginia University football players, including my client Jimmori Robinson, to compete this season despite having exhausted their eligibility under the NCAA's Five-Year Rule due to time spent at junior colleges.
What makes Judge Bailey's 67-page opinion particularly significant isn't just the outcome, but his explicit recognition of how NIL compensation has fundamentally transformed the commercial nature of college athletics. As the judge wrote: "eligibility is even more commercial now that the settlement has been approved in In re College Athlete NIL Litigation... NCAA member institutions in the five (5) most prominent conferences can share up to 22% of the revenue from media rights, ticket sales, and sponsorships with student-athletes."
This observation cuts to the heart of the legal transformation we're witnessing. Judge Bailey didn't merely acknowledge that NIL exists. He recognized that the approved House settlement creates a direct revenue-sharing model, which inherently makes eligibility determinations commercial decisions about who can access these financial opportunities.
The decision traces a clear evolution in judicial thinking about NCAA rules. Pre-NIL cases held that eligibility rules were "explicitly non-commercial" and "anti-commercial." But as Judge Bailey noted, "those decisions were grounded in a pre-NIL world." The Bassett court had stated it would "violate the spirit of amateur athletics [to] provide remuneration to athletes in exchange for their commitments."
How quickly that world has changed. Judge Bailey's analysis reflects what many of us have been arguing for a long time, which is that you cannot separate eligibility from commerce when eligibility determines who can participate in a billion-dollar industry where athletes now receive compensation. As the judge explained, "In the current era of NIL compensation, eligibility rules are commercial in nature. They dictate the number of years a student-athlete can market and profit from an NCAA Division I career."
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WeatherTech Raceway
Laguna Seca
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HUNDREDS OF ICONIC CARS AND STARS
READY TO SHINE AT
ROLEX MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNION
See, hear and feel the action at Car Week’s
fastest event!
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Photo by: Tony Campbell
No, this isn’t AI.
This jaw-dropping line up of Formula 1 history is now on display at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, but it’s just the
tip of the iceberg.
Here’s a quick rundown of why you can’t miss this year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion:
- More than 30 rarely seen historic Formula 1 cars in a special marque display in the paddock, including the 2024 Formula 1 World Constructors’ Championship-winning McLaren MCL38, driven by Lando Norris.
- Twenty-five authentic F1 cars from the 1966-1985 non-turbo era racing daily in the Mario Andretti Trophy race.
- Twenty-four IROC race cars in a group stacked with racing legends, including NASCAR stars Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Mark Martin, Bill Elliott, Ken Schrader, Bobby Labonte, Dario Franchitti, Jenson Button, Danny Sullivan, Scott Pruett and many more.
- After its unveil at the 24 Hours of Le Mans earlier this summer, the Porsche 963 RSP will mark its first public appearance and North American debut at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The 963 RSP will be on display Thursday and Saturday, including exhibition laps on Thursday from12:15-12:45 p.m.
- Formula 1 champion Jenson Button will serve as Grand Marshal. Button will meet with fans during an autograph session on Saturday at 2:20 p.m.
- IROC Panel Discussion hosted by Ray Evernham: Stop by the paddock stage at noon on Saturday to enjoy a panel discussion with racing legends Mark Martin, Al Unser Jr. and Kurt Busch.
- IROC Autograph Session: The star-studded IROC field will take part in an autograph session on Saturday at 12:20 p.m. near the paddock stage.
- Lattes with a Legend: Meet racing legend Al Unser Jr. during Lattes with a Legend on Thursday between 11-11:30 a.m. at Captain + Stoker in the paddock food court.
Snag your tickets today—every ticket includes paddock access.
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Raise a Glass: NASCAR Returns to Wine Country June 27-28, 2026
SONOMA, Calif. (August 20, 2025) – The high-speed action of NASCAR racing returns to wine country June 27-28, 2026, as Sonoma Raceway hosts Northern California’s only appearance by America’s most popular form of motorsports.
Set amongst the rolling hills of Sonoma Valley, the weekend will feature two premier events: a NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, June 27, and the 36th running of the Toyota/ Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 28.
“There’s nothing like NASCAR in wine country, and we’re fired up to welcome fans back to Sonoma in 2026,” said Brian Flynn, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sonoma Raceway. “It's the kind of weekend that captures everything fans love about NASCAR – heart-pounding action, stunning views and unforgettable memories.”
Coming just one week after the first-ever San Diego Street Race at Naval Base Coronado, the Sonoma weekend marks Race 18 of the season for both the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. It will also be the second road course stop of the year for each series—an early-season turning point as the playoff picture begins to take shape.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 will also mark the beginning of TNT Sports’ highly-anticipated NASCAR Cup Series broadcast run, bringing fans a new wave of coverage starting in Sonoma.
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https://www.sonomaraceway.com/media/press-releases/raise-glass-nascar-returns-wine-country-june-2026.html
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New Zealander Shane van Gisbergen led the race for 97 laps to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on July 13.
Photo and caption by Rich Yee.
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Cody Ware's pit crew jumps into action late in the race.
Photo and caption by Rich Yee.
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San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha was the honorary
pace car driver. Photo and caption by Rich Yee.
| Shane van Gisbergen crosses the finish line after starting in the pole position. Photo and caption by Rich Yee. | Christopher Bell makes final preparations before the start of the race. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Photo and caption by Rich Yee. | | |
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2025 ROLEX
BIG BOAT SERIES
Event to Host 2025 ORC Pacific Coast Championship &
2026 ORC North American Championship
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Registration fees for the 61st Rolex Big Boat Series hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club from September 10–14, 2025, will increase by $275 after July 31, 2025. The can’t-miss regatta on the West Coast sailing calendar, Rolex Big Boat Series draws skippers and sailors from across the country eager to compete on the legendary waters of San Francisco Bay.
Registration for the 2025 RBBS is open now and dozens of boats have already committed. The following are invited to compete in this year’s Rolex Big Boat Series:
- One-design boats of the J/88, J/105, Cape 31 and Express 37 classes. Other classes with a minimum of six boats can be considered with application to the Organizing Authority.
- ORC Monohulls with a LOA ≥ 30 feet. Boats with an APH of 500 or lower are required to have an ORC International certificate. Boats with an APH higher than 500 may compete using either an ORC International Certificate or ORC Club Certificate.
- Classic boats built prior to 1955 with a LOA ≥ 48 feet and a current ORRez rating certificate.
| | Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff | | |
The NFL’s first season was so quickly forgotten in the collective sports memory that the league’s official record books listed the 1920 championship as
undecided until the 1970s.
The whereabouts of the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Cup, only given out that one time, is unknown. The legacy of two APFA (American Professional Football Association) franchises continues on.
The Racine Cardinals are now the Arizona Cardinals and the Decatur Staleys moved to Chicago in 1921 and changed their name to the Chicago Bears the following year. Ten APFA players are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which opened its doors in 1963, not
far from the Canton automobile dealership
which gave birth to the NFL in 1920.
(Ah-ha, so that's why the Hall of Fame is in Canton!)
Go Patriots!
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Cal Tops Gaels 3-2 In
Season Opener
MORAGA – Two of the newest California men's soccer players combined to score all three goals in the Golden Bears' 3-2 victory over Saint Mary's on Thursday in the season opener, with Cam Wilkerson netting the gamewinner and Luka Lukic collecting a brace. The Bears played the last 33 minutes of the game with a player advantage after a Gael was sent off with a red card.
With the nonconference result, Cal opened the season 1-0 while the Gaels opened 0-1.
Cal led at 1-0 and 2-1, but Saint Mary's tied the game each time, until Wilkerson's goal sealed the win.
"Saint Mary's is always a tough team to play especially at their place, and for us to get the lead back after allowing them to tie the game showed a lot of character in the first game of the season," Cal head coach Leonard Griffin said. "We're excited to come out of here with a win."
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Photo: Justine Willard/KLC Fotos
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Cardinal Drops Season Opener
in Hawai'i
Micah Ford rushes for 113 yards and one touchdown in Stanford's road loss to open 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Micah Alejado threw two touchdown passes, Kansei Matsuzawa made three field goals — including a 38-yarder as time expired — to help Hawaii beat Stanford 23-20 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
Hawaii beat a power conference team for the first time since opening the 2019 season with back-to-back wins over then-Pac-12 teams Arizona and Oregon State.
Hawaii won in its first game against an ACC opponent. The Rainbow Warriors are 1-4 all-time against Stanford — all in Honolulu.
Alejado walked gingerly off the field after he was sacked by Matt Rose early in the second half but returned to start the next drive and finished 27-of-39 passing for 210 yards and added 36 yards rushing. Pofele Ashlock had nine receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown.
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Iniguez Named to Hermann Trophy Watch List
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Angel Iniguez was named to the Hermann Trophy watch list for the 2025 season. The Hermann Trophy is the nation’s highest individual honor recognizing the National Player of the Year.
Last season, Iniguez was named WAC Offensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Spartan ever to win a player of the year award. Iniguez recorded 10 goals and seven assists, leading the team to an appearance in the WAC Championship game last year.
The Spartans return to action this Sunday at Saint Mary's at 5 p.m. after knocking off Cal Poly 2-0 in their opening match. The game can be watched on ESPN+.
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WSOC | Gaels Prep for Early Road Test Against No. 2 Cardinal
Sunday Afternoon
MORAGA, Calif. - Saint Mary's got some extra rest this week as they will head to the South Bay to take on No. 2 Stanford on Sunday, August 24th at 1:00 PM. The Gaels had a dominant showing last week to kickoff their 2025 campaign but ultimately walked away with a 2-2 draw against CSUN.
They will get an opportunity to knock off a national powerhouse Sunday afternoon as Saint Mary's will look for their first win over the Cardinal since 1989, failing to generate a result since a scoreless draw in 2001. Kickoff is slated for 1:00 PM and all the action can be streamed live on ACCNX.
Photo: SMC Athletics /Tod Fierner
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Judkins Nets First Goal, Dons Shutout Aggies in Season Opener
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - The University of San Francisco (USF) men's soccer team (1-0) looked strong on both sides of the ball on Thursday night as USF picked up its first win and shutout of the new season with a 1-0 victory over UC Davis (0-1) at Negoesco Stadium.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
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Defense was the theme early as the Dons did not record their first shot of the evening until 18:22 when David Raphael fired a strike on target, but was ultimately denied by opposing goalkeeper Noah Schwengeler.
- Both sides continued to attack the other, but neither could find the back of the net through the opening 45 minutes of play.
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San Francisco would find momentum in the 63rd minute as Chris Maldonado found the streaking Ben Norris down the field before Norris quickly dished it to Jaggar Judkins near the box. Making a quick move to avoid an Aggie defender, Judkins then punched home the lone goal of the match at 62:13 to put the Dons on top, 1-0.
- This goal would prove to be all that the green and gold would need as USF held off UC Davis down the stretch to secure the 1-0 victory. With the win, San Francisco defeated UC Davis for the first time since a 2-1 victory on Sept. 4, 2016.
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Photo: Brandon Vallance/ISI Photos
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De Simon Named to WCC
Preseason Team
Riccardo De Simon landed on the 2025 WCC Preseason Team Friday.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Santa Clara men's water polo standout Riccardo De Simon has been named to the West Coast Conference Preseason Team, the conference announced Friday.
De Simon quickly established himself as one of the WCC's top all-around players last year. In his debut season, he earned All-American Honorable Mention from the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches, all-WCC Honorable Mention, and was named WCC Newcomer of the Week three times. He also excelled in the classroom, earning ACWPC All-Academic "Superior" honors and a spot on the WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll (Bronze).
The Italian native led the conference in steals (57), sprint wins (47), and field blocks (22) in 2024, while finishing second on the team in both points (77) and goals (51). He also added 26 assists and 28 drawn exclusions.
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Photo: Carlos Garcia, Santa Clara Athletics
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Pacific Continues Road Trip to Houston Christian
HOUSTON – The Pacific men's soccer program remains in the Lone Star State for the second match of the season, facing Houston Christian Sunday at 5 p.m. PT at Sorrels Field.
The Tigers (0-1) faced a 1-0 setback in their season opener, looking to return to Stockton with a win in their pocket over the Huskies (0-0).
While Pacific is still searching for its first goal of the 2025 season, the team will look for offensive contributions from senior Luca Baltzer and senior Jose Maria Barrera as catalysts.
Junior Mateus Ruiz-Hurst made his first start in goal as a Tiger in the season opener, stopping six Cardinals' shots for a .857 save percentage.
Houston Christian had its season opener with Drake canceled as inclement weather across the Houston area forced the cancellation of Thursday's match.
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Football's Season Opener Declared No Contest Due To Weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Due to weather, No. 8 UC Davis football's season opener against No. 11 Mercer at the 2025 FCS Kickoff Classic has been declared a no contest.
The Aggies were leading 23-17 with 7:46 remaining in the fourth quarter before the first lightning strike hit. And while the stats will not count for the game, senior defensive back Rex Connors had been on a tear collecting 12 total tackles (seven solo), while redshirt freshman quarterback Caden Pinnick had gone 13-for-24 with 141 passing yards and one passing touchdown. Pinnick added 62 yards on the ground and another rushing touchdown to end the shortened game with a combined 203 yards and two touchdowns.
During the game, Jordan Fisher, who had racked up 84 rushing yards and was on his way to 100 yards, blocked a punt which resulted in a safety late in the third quarter and he broke off a career-long 42-yard run in the first half. Graduate transfer Jacob Psyk also recorded a sack, which would have been his first as an Aggie had the game's statistics counted and things finished as they should have.
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Pioneer Spotlight: Jacob Hugger – Voice of the Pioneers
The 2025-26 athletic year is quickly approaching for Cal State East Bay, and with it comes 14 Pioneer teams in action with the first contest taking place on Thursday, September 4.
Just five days later, the first home event for Cal State East Bay takes place when women's soccer hosts Hawai'i Pacific on September 9 from Las Positas College. That will also be the first Pioneer event of the season to be streamed live on FloCollege.
And during the soccer match, and many more Cal State East Bay athletic events to follow, you will hear the Voice of the Pioneers, Jacob Hugger. Hugger enters his third full season on the mic covering the Pioneers and describing the action.
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Monday, August 25
A's vs. Detroit Tigers, 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26
San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs, 6:45 p.m.
A's vs. Detroit Tigers, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, August 27
San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs, 6:45 p.m.
A's vs. Detroit Tigers, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, August 28
San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs,12:45 p.m.
Friday, August 29
San Francisco Giants vs. Baltimore Orioles, 7:15 p.m.
Athletics vs. Texas Rangers, 7:05 p.m.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Central Michigan Chippewas, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 30
San Francisco Giants vs. Baltimore Orioles, 4:15 p.m.
Athletics vs. Texas Rangers, 7:05 p.m.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Washington Mystics, 5:30 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes @ Austin FC, 5:30 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC vs. Monterey Bay FC, 7 p.m.
Cal Bears @ Oregon State Beavers, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 31
San Francisco Giants vs. Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
Athletics vs. Texas Rangers, 1:05 p.m.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever, 5:30 p.m.
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