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December 8 -- December 14, 2025
Issue No. 619
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Carmel has made Pickleball a crime under a new Misdemeanor ban.
The Carmel City Council has voted to permanently ban pickleball at
Forest Hill Park following noise complaints from nearby residents, despite opposition from local pickleball enthusiasts.
As a public service to readers who may contemplate a trip to Carmel for fun and frolic, please be advised of this risk and leave your
Pickleball gear at home! You can still visit art galleries or the beach, maybe even play tennis or hit a high class restaurant. But it's not all fun and games in C-Town. Not when noise levels become unbearable for residents.
While it is true that Pickleball is a national sports phenomenon, as detailed in this link, Carmel will keep its own identity, thank you very much, and that includes peace and quiet. https://www.pickleheads.com/guides/pickleball-statistics
Stay safe! You can thank me later.
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CFP Wrap Up
and First Round Selections
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The way we left CFP action from the previous issue -- last week's picks included: The Official Sports Today CFP Selections: Ohio State, Georgia, James Madison, Miami and BYU. (Caveat: Backup picks: Georgia Tech/Oregon/Tulane, based on potential brackets-conflicts or Committee surprises.) Stay tuned! The latter three should, by all measures, be Playoff bound, along with, of course, the Buckeyes and Georgia, which had to battle to beat my early pick, Georgia Tech, in The Fight. Texas A&M, which had been undefeated and ranked #3 lost, so some of my Backup Picks just might move up and cause trouble. Stay tuned! JMU Rocks! And as an aside, Go Duke, my first college football memory. Beat U.VA and go to a Bowl Game! Please!
Today's Recap and Selections!
Out of the above potpourri, my Rodney Dangerfield-inspired selections fared well. These include James Madison, The Dukes, winners of the Sun Belt, with the nation’s No. 2 rushing defense (68.5 yards per game), No. 2 total defense (247.6 yards per game), No. 6 rushing offense (245.8 yards per game), No. 10 scoring defense (15.8 points per game) and No. 10 scoring offense (37.3 points per game); Miami Hurricanes, (the ACC representative which had beaten Crybaby "No CFP for You" Notre Dame), and Tulane, the Green Wave, which beat North Texas, 34-21 in the American Conference championship game to qualify. And thank you DUKE, which, although not eligible for the ACC crown, beat U.VA in overtime to keep them out of the CFP. Sweet!
Here are the Byes and First-round games (teams ranked 5-12), which start December 19 and 20. I have Underdog Fever in all of them!
First-round byes
- No. 1 Indiana (13-0), No. 2 Ohio State (12-1), No. 3 Georgia (12-1), No. 4 Texas Tech (12-1)
First-round games
- No. 12 James Madison (12-1) at No. 5 Oregon (11-1), No. 11 Tulane (11-2) at No. 6 Ole Miss (11-1), No. 10 Miami (10-2) at No. 7 Texas A&M (11-1), No. 9 Alabama (10-3) at No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2)
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Contents
Games
Cal Bears (MBkB) 79, Utah Utes 72
Cal Bears (WBkB) 92, San Jose State Spartans 42
El Camino Colts 16, South City Warriors 28
Santa Clara Broncos (WBkB) 125, Simpson Red Hawks 43
Features & Commentary
Chuck Norris, from the Autograph Cllection of Rich Yee
Just in Case..., by Howard Pearlstein
Newsletter, Image, Likeness, by Darren Heitner, Esq.
Transferring Culture Now College Norm, by Dave Newhouse
Organizations
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A's
Bay Area Falcons
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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Cal Bears 79
Utah Utes 72
Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
| Facing a former Pac-12 foe in a non-conference game, the Utah Utes took an early lead and held it for most of the first half. The Golden Bears, behind the hot shooting of guard Dai Dai Ames (#7, above), the eventual high scorer with 25 points, and teammate Justin Pippen who finished with a personal best of 23 points, led Cal's 79-72 comeback win on Tuesday, December 2 at Haas Pavilion. Photo and caption by Ron Sellers. | |
Forward John Camden (#2) rises for a dunk between Utah forward Seydou Traore (#0) and guard Jacob Patrick (#6).
Photo and caption by Ron Sellers.
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Taking a hard foul mid-flight to the basket, Cal's Justin Pippen (#10) would finish with a personal best of 23 points.
Photo and caption by Ron Sellers.
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Reacting to a made three-point shot, the crowd erupts with three key members of the Cal football team sitting in front row floor seats. Wearing a white hat and a camouflage t-shirt is First-Team All-ACC Cade Uluave. To his right, with his arm in the sling, is starting tight-end Mason Mini, and to his right is the All ACC Defensive Rookie of the year, Luke Ferrelli.
Photo and caption by Ron Sellers.
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Receiving an embrace from his dad, Scottie Pippen, Justin Pippen (#10) is congratulated in the post-game celebration. To view a photo album, visit visit our Facebook Page or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Photo and caption
by Ron Sellers.
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Transferring Culture Now
College Norm
by Dave Newhouse
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Dante “Deep Range” Rogelia, sophomore shooting sensation at tiny Table Mesa College, is studying for a Russian Literature final in the school library when a stranger sits down across the table.
Stranger: “We’ve never met before, but I’m…."
Student: “I know who you are, ‘The Hook,’ famous for all the wrong reasons. And I know why you’re here, recruiting of course.”
Stranger: “Look, my name is Herman Herring. Please call me Herman. I’m the assistant coach at…."
Student: “I know where you coach, and that you got the job because of your recruiting tactics, when you can’t even, I’m sorry, implement a fast break or zone press.”
Stranger: “That’s pretty harsh. What I do best is improve situations, and I’ve come here to improve yours.”
Student: “I don’t need improvement. I really like it here at Table Mesa, ‘The Mountaintop of Opportunity.’"
Stranger: “A ‘Mountaintop’ that’s flat, if you don’t mind my saying so. But I have a mountain peak you might be interested in climbing.”
Student: “I’m perfectly happy here at ground level. And if you don’t mind, I better get back to preparing for tomorrow’s final. Russian Literature isn’t easy, you know.”
Stranger: “Stalin and Trotsky can’t offer you anything, kid. They’re both dead, remember?”
Student: “I’m not a kid, OK? I’m a serious college student with an A-minus grade point average, planning to graduate in four years time, and then get to work on my master’s degree.”
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Stranger: “A college degree can’t get you a million-dollar bank account right away to match your Stephen Curry duplicate jump shot. You don’t need a business degree to see that, kid.”
Student: “Look, a degree is important to me, for it runs in the family.”
Stranger: ”I know some of your family history. Your dad is a barber, your mother a domestic. They’ve raised four children. You’re the youngest….”
Student: “And I’d be the fourth to graduate from college. We have a proud family history, which isn’t based solely on economics.”
Stranger: “You could instantly pay back your parent’s perfect example by making their later years comfortable.”
Student: “They’re getting along just fine. All four children gained academic scholarships by the way, and my folks have no health issues.”
Stranger: “There are no guarantees in that regard. But, that aside, I wouldn’t be here if you didn’t have major college basketball potential. Do you even know your numbers?”
Student: “I’m totally aware because I’m always reminded that I play NAIA, not NCAA, basketball. I was first-team NAIA All-American as a freshman, and my scoring average of 37 points a game leads the nation this season in either category.”
Stranger: “That’s why I’m here, kid. You’re the “Deep Range” demon, future NBA superstar.”
Student: “And you’re ’The Hook’, known nationally for your ability to reel in top prospects. However, you’ve brought NCAA sanctions against two of your previous schools for recruiting violations. Sanctions so severe, I might add, that you’ve done jail time.”
Stranger: “Both misunderstandings, I still plead. Sometimes you get caught for things you didn’t do. It’s a tough racket, kid.”
Student: “Twice caught, twice burned: pretty strong evidence. But I’m not transferring, Mr. Hook. College loyalty is a mockery nowadays with some basketball players attending four different colleges, and getting paid like bank presidents. But I’m hoping to get my degree from Table Mesa, try the NBA while seeking a master’s, and see where it all gets me.”
Stranger: “To be honest, kid, I wish more basketball stars were like you, guided by principles, not payrolls.”
Student: “Then where would you be, Mr. Hook, if that were the case?”
Stranger: “Probably a janitor at a school like this.”
Student: “Please do not come around me again. But a janitor?”
Stranger: “Well, a janitor is better than jail.”
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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 92
San Jose State Spartans 42
Haas Pavilion, Berkeley CA
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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Cal Bears forward Sakima Walker scored 16 points and grabbed
11 rebounds as the Bears remain undefeated at home after a
92-42 victory over the winless San Jose State Spartans (0-8) on Sunday, December 7th at Haas Pavilion. Photo and
caption by Darren Yamashita.
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Guard Lulu Twidale led all scorers with 20 points.
Photo and caption by Darren Yamashita.
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Spartans senior guard Katarina Anderson led San Jose with 10 points in 21 minutes of play. Photo and caption
by Darren Yamashita.
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The California Golden Bears bench reacts after a three-point basket by guard Anastasia Drosouni (not shown) during the fourth quarter against the San Jose State Spartans at Haas Pavilion.
To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
Photo and caption by Darren Yamashita.
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Santa Clara Broncos 125
Simpson Red Hawks 43
Leavey Center, Santa Clara, CA
Saturday, December 6, 2025
| Santa Clara Broncos guard Maia Jones scored 16 first-quarter points as the team set school records for most points in a game and largest margin of victory in their 125-43 victory over the Simpson Red Hawks at Leavey Center on Saturday, December 6th. Photo and caption by Darren Yamashita. | Guard Delainey Miller pulls down one of her 13 rebounds as she was one of three Broncos to record a double-double against the Red Hawks. Photo and caption by Darren Yamashita. | |
Junior forward Ava Schmidt records one of her four blocks..
Photo and caption by Darren Yamashita.
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Guard Maia Jones (0) and Ashley Hawkins (23) and forward Ava Schmidt (13) pose for a photo after the team set a new school scoring record with 125 points. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
Photo and caption by Darren Yamashita.
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El Camino Colts 16
South City Warriors 28
Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Out of an unquenchable football interest, talented Sports Today photographer Rich Yee recently took in the 63rd Bell Game between the El Camino Colts and South City Warriors.
Final score: Warriors 28, Colts 16. To view a photo album,
click here.
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Where Giants stand entering
Winter Meetings
Maria Guardado
@mi_guardado
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This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado’s Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
Buster Posey isn’t afraid to make a splash.
Since taking over as the Giants’ president of baseball operations last year, Posey has signed Willy Adames to a franchise-record contract, acquired star slugger Rafael Devers in a blockbuster trade and made an out-of-the-box hire by bringing in former University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello to replace Bob Melvin as his new manager.
The question now is whether Posey will have more bold moves up his sleeve this offseason.
The Giants have made marginal upgrades to their roster thus far, adding a pair of lefty relievers (Sam Hentges and Reiver Sanmartin) and two defensive-minded outfielders (Joey Wiemer and Justin Dean). But there are still plenty of other holes to fill as Posey and the rest of San Francisco’s front office prepares for the Winter Meetings, which will run from Monday to Wednesday in Orlando, Fla.
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Who could the A's target to fill
out 2026 rotation?
Martín Gallegos
@MartinJGallegos
If you watched the Athletics with any sort of regularity in 2025, it would be fairly easy to identify that adding another proven starting pitcher likely tops their offseason wish list.
The A’s improved upon their '24 win total by seven games with a 76-86 record last season, and they did so with a rotation whose combined 4.85 ERA ranked fourth-highest in the Majors thanks to an offense that performed as a top-10 unit across MLB in most categories.
With that offensive core of Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Tyler Soderstrom and Lawrence Butler in place for the foreseeable future, it is essential that the A’s supplement that group with better pitching if they want to take that next step into playoff contention. As it currently stands, the A’s rotation would carry only two starters with a real track record of Major League success in Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs, followed by a mix of talented but inexperienced arms such as Luis Morales, Jacob Lopez, Jack Perkins and J.T. Ginn.
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Ballers,
We're still on this off-season. We've got promos, coach signings, some really cute (but empowering!) pics and video from our 'Lil Ballers program, and more! Read on.
SAVE ON SEATS
We have a number of ways to save on seats for 2026:
Friendly reminder: The Flex Pack process has been improved this season and can be redeemed in many different ways. A 12 pack could be used by one person going 12 times, a couple going to 6 games, or even a family of 4 going to 3 games. That’s quite a flex.
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THE MANAGER OF THE YEAR IS BACK
That’s right, the 2025 Pioneer Baseball League Manager of the Year, Aaron Miles, is back for 2026 and he’s bringing his whole history-making coaching staff with him. Pitching coach Jim Dedrick and Assistant Coach James Harris are also returning to run it back for the B’s. With Miles as skipper, this triumphant coaching trio has led the Ballers to the playoffs in consecutive seasons en route to winning the 2025 PBL Championship, and led the league in both ERA and WHIP. Championship culture starts at the top and this coaching staff sets the tone for the team.
Watch the B’s Cast YouTube Video that streamed yesterday, with guest Aaron Miles.
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Earthquakes to Compete in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
San Jose to enter historic tournament’s Round
of 32 seeded as host
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that they will compete in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with their Major League Soccer First Team.
The 111th edition of U.S. Soccer’s historic national club championship, which celebrates elite amateur and pro soccer in communities across the country, begins in mid-March and will conclude with a showpiece final on Oct. 21.
A field of 80 teams will contest for a $1 million purse with a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup also up for grabs. CBS Sports will return as the multimedia rights partner for the 2026 competition.
The U.S. Open Cup format will feature seven rounds—one fewer than recent editions—to avoid overlap with the FIFA Men’s World Cup™ calendar.
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Oakland, CA - Oakland Roots Sports Club announced roster updates following the conclusion of the 2025 USL Championship Season in preparation for 2026.
“I’m extremely excited to announce — and more importantly, to work with — this core group that gives us a strong foundation heading into 2026,” said Head Coach Ryan Martin. “These are players who embody the resilience, honesty, and competitive spirit that Oakland stands for. They fit the way I see the game, and I couldn’t be more excited to help them take the next step individually and collectively.
“This group includes a Golden Boot winner, multiple champions, internationals who represent their countries at the highest level, players with experience in top European leagues, and talented young players who are breaking through and beginning their professional journey. It’s a great balance of experience and potential — but most importantly, they share the mentality and ambition we need as we build this club into one of the top teams in the USL.
“We want to sincerely thank the players who are not returning for everything they gave to the club. We appreciate their contributions and wish them every success on their journey ahead. They will always be part of the Roots family.”
2026 Roster Moves:
Ilya Alekseev, Julian Bravo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Ali Elmasnaouy, Tyler Gibson, Neveal Hackshaw, Kendall McIntosh, Wolfgang Prentice, Danny Trejo and Peter Wilson, all have existing contracts for the 2026 season.
Faysal Bettache, Danny Gomez and Raphael Spiegel had contract options picked up by the club for the 2026 season.
Camden Riley announced his retirement following the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Kai Greene is out of contract following the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Contract options were declined by the club for Jürgen Damm, Gagi Margvelashvili, Abdi Mohamed and Timothy Syrel.
Panos Armenakas and Morey Doner agreed to mutual contract terminations.
EJ Johnson had his contract terminated by the Club.
ROSTERED PLAYERS FOR 2026 AS OF NOVEMBER 24, 2025:
GOALKEEPERS: Kendall McIntosh, Raphael Spiegel
DEFENDERS: Ilya Alekseev, Julian Bravo, Neveal Hackshaw
MIDFIELDERS: Faysal Bettache, Danny Gomez, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Ali Elmasnaouy, Tyler Gibson
FORWARDS: Wolfgang Prentice, Danny Trejo, Peter Wilson
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A new era is taking shape: welcome Emma Coates to Bay FC as our new head coach!
"This is a club that has already captured the hearts of so many people in the local community, and it’s a privilege to be part of that journey. I’m eager to get back on the grass every day, to work closely with the players and staff, and to meet the fans at PayPal Park,” said Coates.
Coates arrives in the Bay after guiding England’s Women’s Under-23s, where she focused extensively on developing emerging talent in women’s football. She was a part of the England Lionesses’ reign, including back-to-back UEFA Women’s EURO championships in 2022 and 2025 and a finals appearance in the 2023 World Cup. We're excited to have Coates shape our next chapter at Bay FC!
“Emma has consistently demonstrated an ability to bring players and teams to the next level with clarity, care and purpose. Bay FC is gaining not only a great coach, but also someone that understands women’s football and our athletes inside and out," said Kay Cossington CEO of Bay Collective.
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Chuck Norris -- from the
Autograph Collection of Rich Yee
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I met California Karate Champion Chuck Norris at a Los Angeles Celebrity Show many years ago. He was nice and I remember chatting with him about his role in the movie, Return Of The Dragon, which he made with Bruce Lee. I bought this photo from him and he signed it for me.
Rich Yee, Sports Today photographer
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Just in Case You Got the
Impression that Sometimes I Hate What TV Does to Sports
by Howard Pearlstein
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Well, yeah, but a lot of it I love.
Last Saturday night I auto-recorded my Alma Momma: Linebacker U playing Rutgers. The game ended up something like 40 – 33. It was so cold and windy it was affecting the game and took a field goal attempt in mid-air, turned it to the left where it hit one of the uprights and bounced in for three points. An intended parabolic arch of a pass became a Peyronies Disease -- like a multi-twisted guessing game. A lot of running for the scores.
The first Bowl Game I attended was the December 1960 Liberty Bowl in Philly. I was out there freezing my ass off. It was bitter cold, 20 degrees below WTF. The stands were mostly empty, fewer than 10,000 people. Watching it on TV would have been a blessing.
Oregon featured a five-foot-three running back named Cleveland Jones. He was reputed to be faster than a speeding bullet and because of his short size, harder to catch than a cockroach. He was the only reason we were there. We wanted to see him.
And finally, there he was, at the other end of the field from where we sat, taking the ball in from the end zone. That was it. He was hit high and low by two linebackers.
I couldn’t really see the tackle but I could hear it, hear the smack of the simultaneous impact all the way down field. Mr. Jones was taken off the field, not to return.
I would have liked to see that tackle, but it was 85 yards away. I could have seen it on TV five miles away from a comfy chair in a warm living room.
TV broadcasts of NFL games (and all of pro sports) are created by the crews, the men and women out there on the sidelines, in the booth and in the remote trucks: people who love the game.
They’re out there in good weather and bad, freezing in cold weather or broiling when covering the Boys of Summer. They want us to be able to see what they see.
That is the underlying virtue of sports via TV -- the desire of people who love a game to share what they see with those of us not there.
And they do. They’re not the problem.
The great English poet William Blake said something like “Lovers make things beautiful and the Greedheads make it ugly.” Well, ok, it was Lord Buckley, same thought a hundred years later.
The commercials: “Buy this, buy that.” And now, taunting the viewer to place a bet, right now, on anything – next play, next score. “You can be a degenerate gambler today!”
As if no one is old enough to remember the point-shaving betting scandals of the past. Easier now, since back then, they couldn’t do it with a credit card while watching the game.
If that’s too short a lead time for emptying a child’s college fund, also “You can be a Day Trader,” as if knowing nothing about stocks will make you an expert.
TV, like America and most of the modern world, is a blend of art and loot. “Art has always been the handmaiden of the rich.” Inseparable.
So whadda ya gonna do about that? Consider the George Lichty cartoon series that tickled the weird marriage between art and greed. It started in 1932 and ran for 85 years, continuing until 2015, long after he retired, useful sardonic advice in the title: “Grin and bear it.”
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Howard Pearlstein has been a few places and done a few things.
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Newsletter, Image, Likeness Vol. 161: The SCORE Act's Collapse Was A Predictable Failure, But What's Next?
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by Darren Heitner, Esq.
Founder of Heitnerlegal -- Sports, Entertainment, Trademarks, Copyrights, Business, Litigation, Arbitration
The Weekly Longer NIL Thought
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What a week it has been for NIL legislation on Capitol Hill. After years of lobbying and millions spent by the NCAA and power conferences, the SCORE Act appeared poised to finally reach the House floor for debate. Despite seemingly having the necessary votes by the narrowest of margins, it never made it. Squashed like every other bill before it, but this time, the reasons for its failure reveal just how fundamentally flawed the legislation was from the start.
The SCORE Act's sudden withdrawal wasn't a surprise to anyone paying close attention. As Rep. Lori Trahan aptly put it, the bill "was pulled from consideration because it simply didn't have the votes, a clear sign that Members on both sides saw it for what it was: a gift to the NCAA and Power Two conferences at the expense of athletes."
The opposition wasn't just partisan grandstanding. Multiple women's players associations, including the WNBA, the National Women's Soccer League Players Association, and the Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association, issued a joint statement declaring unequivocally that "The SCORE Act is a direct threat to women athletes and the future of women's sports."
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For years, women athletes have fought to be treated as equal partners in sport, not as an afterthought. Vocal Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell went as far as to write, this week, that President Trump's support of the SCORE Act was important to protect women's sports. Reconcile his statement with that of the actual unions representing the best interests of female athletes.
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WeatherTech Raceway
Laguna Seca
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Opens Registration for 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
“Salute to Japanese Motorsports: A Tradition of Precision & Heritage”
Monterey,CA - (Dec. 5, 2025) - WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, taking place August 12–15, 2026. Registration is also open for the Monterey Pre-Reunion and the Corkscrew Hillclimb, scheduled for August 8-9, marking what promises to be one of the most celebratory years in the event’s storied history.
This year’s celebration honors the vibrant legacy of Japanese motorsports with the featured theme, Salute to Japanese Motorsports: A Tradition of Precision & Heritage, highlighting the innovation, craftsmanship and racing spirit that Japanese automakers and motorsport icons have brought to the world stage — while also honoring broader motorsport heritage and legendary racecars and motorcycles from around the globe.
Further elevating the celebration, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion will spotlight on several landmark anniversaries and legendary racing categories. Leading the way is the 60th anniversary of Can-Am, celebrated through the prestigious Bruce McLaren Trophy, which brings together the iconic 1963–1974 Can-Am and USRRC V8 machines. For 2026, drivers and fans can look forward to a dedicated run group exclusively showcasing these high perfomrance legends, honoring one of the most influential eras in North American motorsport.
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No. 6 Cal Sweeps Minnesota Invite
Cal Takes Top Spot In Every Race
MINNEAPOLIS – The No. 6 California women's swimming & diving team closed out the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday by sweeping every race to win the overall team event. The Golden Bears finished in first place in every 'A' final this weekend.
Cal led the pack with 1,874 points followed by the host Golden Gophers (1,616.5) in second, Harvard (1352) in third, Denver (867.5) in fourth, Rutgers (811) in fifth, and UNLV (584.5) in sixth.
A third straight stellar performance in the morning preliminary round saw the Bears earn 17 spots in 'A' finals and they made the most of their opportunities collecting 12 podium finishes.
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Fast Start to the Season
Leo Young moves to No. 7 on the Stanford Indoor Top-10 list after opening meet in Boston
BOSTON - A new Stanford Top-10 time and three new personal bests highlighted Stanford track and field’s first meet of the season at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener.
Cardinal junior Leo Young ran the fastest 5000m of his career, indoors or outdoors, clocking a 13:30.21 to climb to No. 7 on Stanford’s all-time indoor list after a third-place finish in the opening heat.
Young charged to the lead pack from the gun, holding steady in the top five throughout the entirety of the race before closing with a 28.90 final lap to secure a podium finish behind Louisville’s Elsingi Kipruto and Oklahoma State’s Adisu Guadia.
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Spartans Fall at California
BERKELEY, Calif.— Katarina Anderson was the lone Spartan in double-figure scoring on Sunday as the San José State women’s basketball team fell at California, 92-42, inside Haas Pavilion.
- Anderson came off the bench to score 10 points, playing 21 minutes in the game. She was 4-for-7 from the field, including 2-for-3 from three-point range, and dished out two assists.
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Amira Brown grabbed a team-best seven rebounds and four steals and scored four points in 17 minutes of action coming off the bench.
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Rylei Waugh had seven points and five rebounds.
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The Spartans had four blocked shots in the game – two each by Gabriela Pato and Waugh.
- Stats not in the Spartans' favor on Sunday included the fewest points in a quarter this season (6) and the fewest points in a half (16).
- The shooting Gods were not nice to the Spartans on Sunday as the team shot just 28.6 percent from the field, including 13 percent in the first quarter.
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MBB | Gaels Outlast Wildcats in Gritty, Physical Contest
DAVIDSON, N.C. — A little over a week after their trip to the Bahamas, Saint Mary's (9-1) found themselves back in the Eastern Time Zone, this time for their first true road contest of the year against a red-hot Davidson team (7-2). The Wildcats fought tooth and nail to push the Gaels, in a contest that featured eight ties and 20 lead changes, and saw Saint Mary's score a season-low 70 points, but when the dust all settled, the SMC defense and rebounding reigned supreme in a 70-61 victory.
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Women's Basketball Falls at Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. – The University of San Francisco women's basketball team (6-3) closed out the Briann January Classic Saturday afternoon, falling at Arizona State (10-0) at Mullett Arena.
Candy Edokpaigbe led San Francisco throughout the contest, with 17 points and five steals. Olivia Williams, Noelia Mouriño, and Sol Castro also contributed offensively, combining for 13 points.
Defensively, the green and gold forced 24 Arizona State turnovers, turning those takeaways into 17 points.
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Photo: USF Athletics
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Broncos Fall In Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE – Redshirt sophomore guard Christian Hammond turned in his third 20-point scoring effort of the season as Santa Clara men's basketball suffered their second setback of the young season, falling 98-71 to New Mexico at University Arena.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Fouls and turnovers took its toll on the Broncos (8-2) in the opening 20 minutes to help New Mexico jump out to an early 18-point lead. SCU committed nine turnovers and drew 14 fouls in the first half, and the Lobos took full advantage with a 15-for-17 performance at the free throw line.
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Cal Survives Pacific in Final Minute
BERKELEY, Calif. – Giving Cal all it could handle, the Pacific men's basketball program had a look to tie it with nine seconds left, but it was off the mark in a 67-61 final Saturday at Haas Pavilion.
Pacific (7-3) was rallying from a 13-point second half deficit when it had the ball down 64-61. The Tigers put up a contested three-pointer from the right wing, but it was off target and they were forced to foul. Cal made free throws in the end to make it a six-point game.
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Women’s Basketball Storms 14-Point Comeback Win Against Hawai’i In Big West Opener
DAVIS, Calif. — A 21-2 run in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter gave UC Davis women's basketball a victory over the Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine in the Aggies' Big West opener on Thursday, Dec. 4.
Score: UC Davis 68, Hawai'i 63
Location: Davis, Calif. (University Credit Union Center)
Records: UC Davis 7-2 (1-0), Hawai'i 4-4 (0-1)
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A Total Team Effort Extends Winning Streak for Pioneers With Spectacular Showing From Beyond the Arc on Saturday
HAYWARD, Calif. — On Saturday evening at Pioneer Gymnasium, (RV) Cal State East Bay rolled to an emphatic 86-46 victory over San Francisco State, staying unbeaten at 7-0 overall and 2-0 in CCAA play. The Pioneers erased an early deficit with a barrage of 3-pointers and never looked back, punctuating the night with their largest margin of the season.
The Gators jumped out to a 10-3 lead before Terence Haywood's jumper ignited an 11-0 run that flipped the momentum. Jaylen Foy drilled back-to-back shots from beyond the arc, and Payden White added another triple to put East Bay ahead 14-10. The teams traded baskets until a free throw from Tyree Campbell sparked another surge. Highlighted by two dunks and Foy's third 3-pointer, the Pioneers built a 27-17 advantage with 6:09 left in the first half.
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Tuesday, December 9
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Thursday, December 11
Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets, 7 p.m.
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Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 7 p.m.
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Sunday, December 14
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Las Vegas Raiders @ Philadelphia Eagles, 10 a.m.
Golden State Warriors @ Portland Trail Blazers, 6 p.m.
Sacramento Kings @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 4 p.m.
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