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Monday, October 28 through Sunday, November 3, 2019
Issue No. 300
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The Fall/Winter Edition is here!
The 2019 Fall/Winter edition of the Ultimate Sports Guide, a San Francisco Bay Area sports reference publication published twice a year for avid Bay Area and Northern California sports fans, has arrived. The Ultimate Sports Guide is distributed free of charge or may be ordered via subscription. Each seasonal edition provides professional and collegiate team coverage through commentary, photo essays and player profiles. To order, visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net
or send $10 to: Ultimate Sports Guide, P.O. Box 4515, Berkeley, CA 94704. Write theultimatesportsguide@gmail.com
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(510) 845-2035.
Cover photo: Rich Yee.
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Where the Bay Comes to Play!
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Live racing returns to
Golden Gate Fields on Thursday, October 17 and runs through Sunday, December 15.
First post at 12:45 p.m.
Come visit the Best Live Action in the Bay Area and enjoy our
Famous Dollar Day Deals every Sunday!
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Sponsored by
The Bay Area's TOP Card Club!
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The BEST Bay Area sports photos from
Michael Zagaris, Ed Jay, Rich Yee, Kenneth Wong,
Ron Sellers, Darren Yamashita, Alex Ho, Larry Rosa
and Timothy Reynolds
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"It's an ocean planet. As the oceans go, so goes the planet."
--Bill Carvalho, Wild Planet founder and president
Wild Planet Foods has been honored with
TWO awards by Whole Foods Market --
Global Supplier of the Year AND
Environmental Stewardship! The annual awards recognize suppliers who embody Whole Foods Market's mission and values through a proven commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, organic integrity, innovation,
and partnership.
More Awards and Counting!
Prevention
-- 100 Cleanest Packaged Food Awards
Men's Health -- 125 Best Foods for Men
Prevention -- Eat Clean Best Packaged Foods
Every Day with Rachael Ray -- Brand New Buy
Better Homes and Gardens -- Catch of the Day
Clean Eating -- Clean Choice Awards
Natural Health -- 3rd Annual Good Food Awards
Runner's World -- Good Catch
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Photo Gallery / Table of Contents
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The San Francisco 49ers took the field at Levi's Stadium on Sunday in throw-back uniforms with a 7-0 record on the line, wondering what their game against a stout opponent would bring.
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49ers team captain Richard Sherman (#25) bolts down the sidelines with one of three interceptions Panthers' quarterback Kyle Allen would throw during the day. Allen had not thrown an interception all season.
Photo by Rich Yee.
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Accounting for most of the Carolina Panthers' offensive yards, Stanford product Christian McCaffrey (#22) raced for 117 yards on just 14 carries (8.4 average) and caught four passes for
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Choreographed
celebrations broke out with remarkable frequency as the 49ers defensive and offense visited the end zone numerous times, each visit requiring a new theatrical presentation.
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Nick Bosa (#97), the 49ers first round draft pick from Ohio State, sacked Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen three times in the first half, two of which occurred while Allen was attempting to flee the pocket.
Photo by Rich Yee.
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Near the end of the third quarter, Bosa (#97) picked off Panther quarterback Kyle Allen (#7)
for his first career interception and...
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ran it back inside the Panthers' 10-yard line. Bosa became the first player in 49ers history to record three sacks and one interception in a single game, and now leads the team with seven sacks on the season.
Photo by Rich Yee.
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The 51-13 thrashing of the Panthers gave this San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleader much to
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The 49ers message of "Defense" was heard in the stands as well. The Niners next travel to Arizona to face the Cardinals on Thursday Night Football starting at 5:20 p.m. PST, on FOX.
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Home field advantage? Not so much. In the first five games of the 2019 World Series, the visiting team has won every time. After winning the first two games on the road in Houston, the National League champion Washington Nationals lost the next three games at home in Washington D.C. and now trail the American League champion Houston Astros, three games to two. Game 6 of the seven-game series shifts from Washington D.C. back to Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas and will air on FOX television at 5:07 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29. Featured will be the bats of Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (left) and the Astros' slugging duo of ALCS MVP second baseman José Altuve (center) and outfielder George Springer (right). Game 7, if necessary, will be played in Houston on Wednesday, October 30 at 5:08 p.m., also airing on FOX.
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Stanford wide receiver Simi Fehoko catches the second of his two touchdown passes as the Cardinal defeated the Arizona Wildcats, 41-31, at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Brycen Tremayne (81) catches a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Stanford Stadium.
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Running back Cameron Scarlett ran for 102 yards on 19 carries, scoring two touchdowns
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Quarterback Josh Love (#12) completed 20 of 31 passes for 314 yards and three TDs in the San Jose State's Spartans
34-29 win over the Army Black Knights on Saturday at West Point.
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Linebacker Kyle Harmon (#45) was credited with a personal single-game high of 14 tackles, making plays like the one above as San Jose State won on the road for the second time this season, defeating the Army Black Knights, 34-29. Photo: Terrell Lloyd/SJSU
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Running back
Kairee Robinson (#32) catches an 18-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, giving the Spartans a 17-7 lead.
Photo: Terrell Lloyd/SJSU.
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Place kicker
Matt Mercurio (#39) tied a San Jose State single-game school record for the second time this season, kicking field goals of 30, 23, 38 and 28 yards in the Spartans' win.
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Earthquakes Sign Chris Wondolowski to New Contract
Major League Soccer's all-time leading scorer to remain with San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif.
-- The San Jose Earthquakes announced that the club has signed forward Chris Wondolowski to a new contract. Wondolowski scored 15 goals in 2019 to break Major League Soccer's
all-time scoring record.
"I'm very excited to be back for one more year," said Wondolowski. "Knowing how much fun it is in the locker room, the team unity that we have and where this team is going, I wanted to be a part of it. I love this game. I love going out to practice. We're a family. Even right now, it's nice to have a couple days off, but I'm ready to get started again.
When I do decide to step away from the game, my goal is to remain a part of the Earthquakes organization and help the team
any way I can."
Wondolowski, 36, owns nearly every scoring record in Major League Soccer, including most career goals (159), goals for one club (155), game-winning goals (44) and consecutive seasons with 10+ goals (10).
In 2019, Wondolowski scored a team-best 15 goals, his most in a single season since 2015 and second most since 2012. His 15 goals ranked tied for fifth most in MLS and were the most by an American-born player in 2019.
Wondolowski was selected by the Earthquakes in the fourth round of the 2005 Supplemental Draft, the 89th of 96 collegiate players drafted that year. After leading the Earthquakes' Reserve League side in scoring during his rookie season, he moved to Houston as part of the team's relocation in 2006, helping the Dynamo win MLS Cup championships in 2006 and 2007.
"It's impossible to fully explain all the ways Chris is devoted to this club," said Earthquakes general manager Jesse Fioranelli. "He truly embraces a bigger cause, well beyond the goals he scores and the records he breaks. Wondo has an unparalleled love for the game and the Quakes organization as a whole and this is a great day for our fans and our club."
The native of Danville, Calif. returned to San Jose in 2009 as part of a player swap for Cam Weaver, widely considered one of the most successful trades in league history. He claimed his place in the Quakes' starting lineup after scoring in each of his first four appearances in 2010, ultimately winning the MLS Golden Boot Award with 18 goals.
His successful first season as a starter led him to make his U.S. National Team debut in a friendly against Chile in January of 2011. He would go on to make the final roster for the 2011 Concacaf Gold Cup, where he would make three appearances.
In 2012, Wondolowski experienced the best year of his career, tying the then league record with 27 goals, helping San Jose win the coveted Supporters' Shield with a 19-6-9 record, and claiming the MLS MVP Award in the process. He became just the seventh American-born player to win the award in the league's then 17-year history.
Wondolowski's club success continued to garner international call-ups. He co-won the 2013 Concacaf Gold Cup Golden Boot with five goals and made two appearances at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He has scored a total of 11 goals in 35 international appearances for the USMNT.
Wondolowski has been named the Earthquakes' MVP or Offensive Player of the Year in seven of the last 10 seasons, finishing as the club's leading scorer every year but 2018. He currently ranks first in Quakes history in appearances (322), starts (291), minutes played (26,299) and goals scored (155).
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How many foul balls are hit in a MLB season?
Answer: 377,000
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Anneau d'Or, ridden by jockey Juan Hernandez for trainer Blaine D. Wright, is running in a
$2 million juvenile stakes on the first day of the Breeder's Cup on Friday, November 1.
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The Grand National Rodeo came to the Cow Palace on Oct. 11, 12, 18 and 19 to amaze and delight all patrons.
"Since its beginning in 1941, The Grand National Rodeo at the Cow Palace has brought rodeo, agricultural heritage and entertainment to the San Francisco Bay Area. Exhibitors from throughout the west have come together to share their knowledge and passion with the people of our Golden State." ~ Governor Jerry Brown (former)
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A PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo is the culmination of the fastest cowgirls and the toughest cowboys in the professional sport of rodeo, who put their skills to the test in rodeo's six standard events plus the women's barrel race. From the colorful opening ceremonies and the grand entry, through the timed events, contract acts and rough stock rides, rodeo is pure entertainment.
Photo by Rich Yee.
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A fallen rider needs help to avoid serious injury.
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Not sure who won this contest...
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A lovely rider and her mount make the rounds.
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This
serious cowboy and his posse are ready to hit the trail.
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Sports Prep Star -- Georgia Tomasik
Berkeley - Water Polo - Senior
Georgia Tomasik has been a driving force for a very good Berkeley Yellow Jackets team this fall. Though her first 16 games, Georgia had 78 goals for an average of 4.9 per game. She also assisted on 24 goals for 102 total points (6.4 per game). Her impact isn't lost on defense, either. Tomasik had 51 steals through her first 16 contests. As of Oct. 22, Berkeley had an overall record of 11-7 and was 5-2 in West Alameda County Conference play. The North Coast Section Div. I playoffs will begin Nov. 6.
Photo: Tomasik family.
Reprinted courtesy Sportstars Magazine
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WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR
Monday, October 28 through Sunday, November 3, 2019
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Monday, October 28
Golden
State
Warriors @ New Orleans Pelicans, 5 p.m.
Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29
San Jose
Sharks @ Boston Bruins, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30
Golden
State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns, 7:30 p.m.
Sacramento Kings vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7 p.m.
San Jose Barracuda vs. Bakersfield Condors, 11 a.m.
San Francisco
49ers @ Arizona Cardinals, 5:20 p.m., FOX
Golden
State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs, 7:30 p.m.
Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz, 7 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets, 7:30 p.m.
Stockton Heat vs. San Jose Barracuda, 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 2
Golden
State Warriors vs. Charlotte Hornets, 5:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks, 7 p.m.
Stockton
Heat vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 6 p.m.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Boise State Broncos, 7:30 p.m.
Oakland
Raiders vs. Detroit Lions, 1:05 p.m., FOX
Sacramento Kings @ New York Knicks, 6 p.m.
San Jose Barracuda vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 3 p.m.
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Minor League Team Affiliations
San Jose Barracuda (San Jose Sharks) -- AHL
American Hockey League
Stockton Heat (Calgary Flames) -- AHL
American Hockey League
Minor League Team Affiliations
(Baseball)
Nashville Sounds (Oakland A's) -- AAA,
Pacific Coast League
Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants) --
AAA, Pacific Coast Leag
ues
San Jose Giants (San Francisco Giants) -- Class A
Advanced Affiliate, California League
Stockton Ports (Oakland A's) -- Class A
Advanced Affiliate, California League
Legend
(BB): Basketball;
(M): Men;
(W): Women
Media
Cal BB (M): KGO 810 AM
Cal BB (W): Pac-12 Network
Cal football: KGO 810 AM
Fresno Grizzlies: KYNO 1430 AM
Fresno State football: 940 AM ESPN Radio
Golden State Warriors: 95.7 FM The Game
Oakland A's: 95.7 FM The Game
Oakland Raiders: 95.7 FM The Game
Sacramento Kings: KHTK 1140 AM
Sacramento River Cats: Talk 650 AM KSTE
San Francisco 49ers: KNBR 680/1050 AM, KGO
810 AM, KSAN 107.7 The Bone FM
San Francisco Giants: KNBR 680 AM
San Jose Barracuda: KDOW 1220 AM
San Jose Earthquakes: KNBR 1050 AM,
1370 KZSF AM (Spanish)
San Jose Giants: MiLB Gameday Audio
San Jose Sharks, KFOX 98.5 FM San Jose,
San Jose State football: KLIV 1590 AM
Stanford BB (M): KNBR 1050 AM, TBS (TV)
Stanford BB (W): KZSU 90.1 FM
Stanford football: KNBR 1050 AM
Stockton Ports: KWSX 1280 AM
UC Davis football: KTHK 1140 AM
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