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Monday, March 9 through Sunday, March 15, 2020
Issue No. 319
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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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Golden Gate Fields
Through June 14, 2020
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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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"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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"I was in Little League. I was on first base --
I stole third base.
I ran straight across the diamond. Earlier in the week I learned the shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
I argued with the umpire that second base was
out of my way."
~Steven Wright
American comedian
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San Francisco Giants & Oakland A's 2020 Schedules & Promotions
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The Oakland Panthers, of the Indoor Football League (IFL), held their inaugural Media Day last week where players participated in a full-pad scrimmage. Forty players were to be reduced to the final 25-man roster in anticipation of the upcoming season, which begins on Opening Night, Saturday, March 14 at the Oakland Arena against the Iowa Barnstormers at 6:05 p.m. For more information, visit www.oakland-panthers.com.
Photo by Ed Jay.
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A final practice player hopes to make the team.
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Oakland Panthers head coach Kurt Bryan was empathetic with instructions.
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Oakland Panthers team members at the end of the final practice.
Photo by Ed Jay.
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The team will hold a rally on Thursday, March 12 at noon to 1 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza in front of Oakland's City Hall. The rally will introduce the players and will include a performance by the Panthers' dance team, the reveal of the official Jersey, and a chance for fans to win tickets and purchase team merchandise. The Mascot will also be revealed. The team is co-owned by Oakland's Marshawn Lynch and gaming entrepreneur Roy Choi. For more information, visit www.oakland-panthers.com. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
Photo by Ed Jay.
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Sixteen-year-old Cade Cowell became the youngest player to debut in Earthquakes history
SAN JOSE, Calif. --
The San Jose Earthquakes were defeated by Minnesota United FC, 5-2, on Saturday evening at Earthquakes Stadium. The match saw the MLS debut of Quakes forward Cade Cowell, who at 16 years and 150 days, became the youngest player to debut in club history and fifth youngest in league history.
The Quakes got goals from Magnus Eriksson and Vako, both of whom tallied their first goal of the season. Eriksson, who converted on a penalty, is now a perfect five-for-five from the penalty spot in his MLS career.
San Jose now prepares for their first road match of the season against the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park next Saturday, March 14 at 4:30 p.m. PT. The match will be broadcast live on NBC Sports California+, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.
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Oakland Roots SC 2, Michigan Stars FC 1
The Oakland Roots SC defeated the Michigan Stars FC, 2-1, on Saturday evening, March 7 at Laney College Football Field in Oakland. Jack McInerney scored from the penalty spot before Alex Garuba chipped in past the keeper to give the Roots their first league victory in club history. The Roots went up 2-0 before holding on late for the 2-1 victory. After a scoreless first half, the Roots scored in the 75th and 82nd minute on the backs of a Man of the Match performance from center back Nana Attakora
and
top-class keeping from Taylor Bailey. The Roots' next game is away, versus the Detroit City FC on Saturday, March 21 at 12 p.m.
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Monster Jam hosts second event at Levi's Stadium on Saturday, April 4
Monster Jam®
returns to the Bay Area for a second action-packed event of Full Throttle Family Fun in Santa Clara on Saturday, April 4. Monster Jam brought crowds to their feet at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland recently and this
action-packed motorsports experience will be on display at Levi's Stadium soon. Don't miss
the legendary Grave Digger
®
(above), Max-D™, El Toro Loco
®
and many more as they push all limits in Freestyle, 2 Wheel Skills Challenge™ and racing competitions. For more information, visit www.monsterjam.com.
Photo by Rich Yee.
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In their final home meet of the year, the Stanford Cardinal fell to the Arizona State Sun Devils, 196.575 to 195.975, on Monday evening, March 2 at Maples Pavilion. (Front row, l to r) Tabitha Yim, head coach, graduating seniors honored in a Senior Night ceremony, Kaylee Cole, Ashley Tai, and Aleeza Yu, and Alexandra Pintchouk, assistant coach. (Back row, l to r) Neal Gallant,
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Fittingly on Senior Night, Kaylee Cole
led off and ignited Stanford's showcase with a career-best 9.900 in her final performance on The Farm.
Photo by Rich Yee.
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Kyla Bryant, who captured the all-around crown at 39.500, opened the night with a career-best 9.900 to claim the vault title.
Photo by Rich Yee.
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Arizona State gymnasts await their turn as a teammate performs in front of them.
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Cardinal teammates celebrate a successful routine.
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Sports Prep Star -- Jaden Lazo
Salesian-Richmond
- Basketball - Senior
Jaden Lazo came out firing on all cylinders in the CIF Division I Norcal Regional quarterfinals on March 5. The senior wing scored 16 points of his game-high 24 points in the first quarter to help the Pride get the jump on Grant-Sacramento. The third-seeded Salesian eventually outlasted No. 6 Grant 62-45. Lazo hit all five of his 3-point shots in the win. The Pride improved to 25-6 on the season and advanced to a Saturday semifinal against No. 7 Campolindo. Update: On Saturday Salesian fell victim to a 60-59 upset loss to Campolindo and finished the season with a
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WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR
Monday, March 9 through Sunday, March 15, 2020
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Monday, March 9
San Francisco Giants @ Cleveland Indians (SS), 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers, 6:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30 p.m.
San Francisco Giants v. Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Kansas City Royals (SS), 1:05 p.m.
Stockton Heat vs. San Jose Barracuda, 7 p.m.
Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 7 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Chicago Blackhawks, 5 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Texas Rangers, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Los Angeles Angels, 1:10 p.m.
Thursday, March 12
Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Los Angles Dodgers (SS), 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Angels (SS), 6:10 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (SS),
7:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Texas Rangers (SS), 7:05 p.m.
San Jose Barracuda @ San Diego Gulls, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 14
Golden State Warriors vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 5:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Dallas Stars, 5 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Cincinnati Reds, 6:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Milwaukee Brewers (SS) 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Seattle Mariners (SS), 1:05 p.m.
Oakland Panthers vs. Iowa Barnstormers, 6:05 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes @ Philadelphia Union, 4:30 p.m.
San Jose Barracuda @ Ontario Reign, 6 p.m.
Stockton Heat vs. Colorado Eagles, 6 p.m.
Sacramento Kings vs. Brooklyn Nets, 6 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. San Diego Padres, 1:05 p.m.
San Francisco Eagles vs. Berkeley Clarions, 4 p.m.
Stockton Heat vs. Colorado Eagles, 5 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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