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49ers - 9-18-16 - Michael Zagaris
San Francisco quarterback Blaine Gabbert bolted up the middle for a touchdown and would throw for two more, but it was not enough as Carolina throttled the 49ers, 46-27, in the Panthers' home opener in Charlotte, NC. Gabbert was also intercepted twice. 
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Game Day - 3-31-16
Henry's Sports Bar is Berkeley's best place to catch all the games on 13 TVs, including the 108" Big Screen TV. We have all the Sports Packages and Sports Channels, including the Pac-12 Network. From baseball to soccer / futbol, to the Rio Olympics to Cal Athletics, come to Henry's for great local and regional craft brews, FAN-tastic food and great times with your friends at Berkeley's Best Sports Bar and GastroPub. Henry's is located in the Hotel Durant, just steps away from UC Berkeley, Zellerbach Hall, and the Greek Theater. Monday Night Baseball specials! Watch the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A's and all baseball teams and get ready to SCOOOOOOORE! with the biggest soccer matches of the year at Henry's Sports Bar and GastroPub, 2600 Durant Street, Berkeley, 94704! (510) 809-4132.

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49ers - 9-19-16 - Michael Zagaris
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Gearld Hodges strips Cam Newton of the ball, but the Panthers quarterback would still have a field day on Sunday, September 18, throwing for 353 yards and four touchdowns for a decisive win, 46-27. 

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49ers - 9-19-16 - Michael Zagaris
San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the playing of the national anthem. Photo by Michael Zagaris.

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49ers - 9-19-16 - Michael Zagaris
San Francisco 49ers' offensive linemen swelter in the heat and humidity of a warm Carolina afternoon as the Panthers dispatched the Prospectors, 46-27. The 49ers' next game is also on the road, versus the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, September 25, at 1:05 p.m. on FOX. Photo by Michael Zagaris.

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49ers - 9-19-16 - Kenny Karst
San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleader Danielle dances on the field during pregame festivities at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.

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Raiders - 9-19-16 - Ed Jay
Oakland wide receiver Amari Cooper makes a midfield catch during the Raiders' loss to the Atlanta Falcons, 35-28, in their season home opener at the Oakland Coliseum. Cooper ended up with 71 yards on 5 catches. The Raiders' next opponent is an away game with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday morning, September 25, at 10 a.m. on CBS.

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Raiders - 9-19-16 - Ed Jay
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis (left) and team president Marc Badain (center) share a light moment with NFL executive vice president Eric Grubman before the game.

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Raiders - 9-19-16 - Ed Jay
Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler, inducted into Pro Football's Hall of Fame earlier this year, had his bust unveiled at halftime ceremonies with the Stabler family in attendance. Many  Oakland Raiders greats were on hand, including Ray Guy, Ted Hendricks, Dave Casper, Willie Brown, Mike Haynes, Art Shell, John Madden and Jim Otto, not pictured. Photo by Ed Jay.

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John Madden - 9-19-16 - Ed Jay
As a former Super Bowl-winning head coach with the Oakland Raiders and former color commentator for NFL telecasts, John Madden made a rare public appearance during halftime ceremonies yesterday to honor quarterback Ken Stabler's induction into the

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Raiders - 9-19-16 - Ed Jay
Former Oakland Raiders offensive lineman George Buehler (left) lit the torch, alongside former Oakland Raider offensive tackle Lincoln Kennedy, honoring former owner Al Davis before the Raiders game against the Tennessee Titans on August 27 at the Oakland Coliseum. Buehler, along with former Raiders George Atkinson and Art Thoms, will donate their brains to Boston University to study the connection of football and CTE, the progressive degenerative disease. This gesture was made in honor of their deceased teammate, Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Stabler. Photo by Ed Jay.

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Raider Fans - 9-19-16 - Ed Jay
Oakland Raiders super fans brighten ANY game. Photo by Ed Jay. 

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Raiderette - 9-19-16 - Ed Jay
Oakland Raiderette Sasha is part of the allure of any Raiders game. Photo by Ed Jay. 

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Stanford - 9-19-16 - Kenny Karst
Stanford Cardinal fullback Daniel Marx (left) makes a key block on USC Trojan inside linebacker Michael Hutchings (19), allowing Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (center with ball) to break free for a long gain.  Stanford, ranked #7 nationally in the Associated Press poll, defeated USC, 27-10, at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto on Saturday, September 17. © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.
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Stanford - 9-19-16 - Kenny Karst
Stanford Cardinal tight end Dalton Schultz (center) catches a pass from quarterback Ryan Burns (not pictured) as USC Trojan defensive tackle Josh Fatu (98) and Cardinal offensive tackle David Bright (64) trail the play during the first quarter of the Cardinal's 27-10 victory over the Trojans on Saturday, September 17 at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto. 
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Stanford - 9-19-16 - Kenny Karst
Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Michael Rector (3) is handed the ball on an "end around" play and runs 56 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter as USC Trojan defensive tackle Malik Dorton (44) and defensive back Adoree' Jackson (2) give pursuit.  The Trojans would fall to the Cardinal, 27-10, on Saturday, September 17 at Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto.  Next up for Stanford is a road trip to Pasadena to play the UCLA Bruins in the Rose Bowl stadium on Saturday, September 24 at 5:00 p.m. on ABC TV. © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.
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Cal Bears - 9-19-16 - Ron Sellers
California junior wide receiver Chad Hanson (#6) brings in his second touchdown as the Golden Bears upset the No. 11-ranked Texas Longhorns on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, 50-43. Photo by Ron Sellers.

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Cal Bears - 9-19-16 - Ron Sellers
California junior wide receiver Jordan Veasly (#15) just missed his second touchdown of the night, stepping out at the one yard line. In Cal's first home game of the new season, they would upset the favored Texas Longhorns, 50-43, and improve  to 2-1 overall.

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Cal Bears - 9-19-16 - Ron Sellers
California quarterback Davis Webb (7) celebrates with his new team, having just guided the Golden Bears to an upset victory over the Longhorns. Webb would pass for 396 yards, with four touchdowns and no interceptions. Photo by Ron Sellers.

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Cal Bears - 9-19-16 - Ron Sellers
California junior running back Vic Enwere (23) gained 110 rushing yards, which included carrying the Longhorns' 303-lb nose tackle Paul Boyette, Jr (93) into the line. Cal's next opponent is Arizona State on Saturday night, with kickoff at 7 p.m. The latest NCAA college rankings have just been released and Cal is now ranked #50, a jump up of 29 spots over last week. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us.
Photo by Ron Sellers.

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Gary & Jerry - Hotel Durant - 9-19-16 - Ron Sellers
Gary Kohler, director of sales and marketing (left), and Jerry Peters, experience coordinator and funcierge of the Hotel Durant on Durant Avenue in Berkeley, are shown enjoying the great success of their Tailgate Party prior to the Cal vs. Texas game on Saturday, which drew hundreds of merry and joyous revelers. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Ron Sellers.

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Cal Student-Athletes
We continue a new series of regular reports on promising Cal athletes for our readers, authored by one of their very own, Nicole Henriksson. Nicole is a talented third-year double major (Political Science/American Studies) student who still finds time to excel on UC Berkeley's field hockey team and 
comp i le profiles of her fellow student-athletes. 
We are sure you will enjoy them.

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Cal Bears - 9-12-16
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Cal - 9-19-16 - Ron Sellers
California senior Christian Thierjung (6) celebrates his first of five goals with sophomore Spencer Held (14) during the Golden Bears soccer game against the visiting  Harvard University Crimson. The match, held on Sunday afternoon at Goldman Field in Edwards Stadium on the Berkeley campus, ended decisively in the Bears' favor: Cal 6, Harvard 2. Photo by Ron Sellers.

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Cal v. Harvard - 9-18=9-16 - Ron Sellers
California sophomore Jonathan Klinsmann (1) used all of his 6-4 frame to stop six shots on goal from Harvard, only allowing two to net. With the win, Cal kept its undefeated home streak alive (3-0-1 in Berkeley). Photo by Ron Sellers.

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Cal v. Harvard - 9-19-16 - Ron Sellers
California senior Trevor Haberkorn (7) provided strong defense, using a header to keep the ball away from Cal's goal. With Cal's 6-2 victory, their record improved to 3-2-1 while Harvard fell to 2-3-1.   Photo by Ron Sellers.

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Cal v. Harvard - 9-19-16 - Ron Sellers
California senior Christian Thierjung (6) collapses -- well -- more accurately celebrates his last of his five goals with Spencer Held (14) during their match against the visiting  Harvard University Crimson on Sunday afternoon, September 18, at Goldman Field in Edwards Stadium. Photo by Ron Sellers.

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Sonoma Raceway - 9-19-16 - Kenny Karst
French IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud, seen here kicking up dirt while coming through Turn 9a at Sonoma Raceway, led 76 of the 85 laps of the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma in his No. 22 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chevrolet for his fifth win of the season and his first Verizon IndyCar Series championship on Sunday, September 18. "It's unbelievable. I think I will realize it more tomorrow," Pagenaud said. "What a race!" © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.

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Sonoma Raceway - 9-19-16 - Kenny Karst
Driver Johnny O'Connell of Flowery Branch, GA took the checkered flag in the Pirelli World Cup Challenge GT class Race 2 at Sonoma Raceway in his No. 3 Cadillac ATS-V.R. GT3 on Sunday, September 18 during the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma

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Sonoma Raceway - 9-19-16 - Kenny Karst
Driver Austin Cindric of Charlotte, NC took third place in the Pirelli World Cup Challenge GT class Race 2 at Sonoma Raceway in his No. 6 McLaren 650S GT3 on Sunday, September 18 during the   GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma. 

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Sonoma Raceway - 9-19-16 - Kenny Karst
Two Sonoma Raceway Girls autograph posters for the fans during the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma on Sunday, September 18 at Sonoma Raceway. 

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Giants - 9-19-26 - Rich Yee
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija stands on second base, having just hit a double in the bottom of the fifth inning of Monday night's game at AT&T Park on September 12. Samardzija arrived at second just ahead of the close throw and San Diego Padres shortstop Luis Sardinas pleads his case for an out, much to the pitcher's bemusement. But San Diego had the last laugh, winning 4-0. 
AAAs
Oakland A's - 9-19-16 - Kenny Karst
Oakland Athletics designated hitter and first baseman Billy Butler was released by the club on September 11 and then signed with the New York Yankees on September 15, who were looking for a forceful bat against left-handed pitching as they battle for a spot in the American League playoffs. © 2016 Kenny Karst Photography.

Rolex
Rolex - 9-19-16 - Ed Jay
The 52nd annual Rolex Big Boat Series is widely regarded as the West Coast's premier regatta. The regatta featured four days of world-caliber racing on San Francisco Bay, from September 15-18, and was hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club. Photo by Ed Jay.
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Rolex Big Boat - 9-19-16 - Ed Jay
The Palace of Fine Arts serves as an iconic backdrop for the Rolex Big Boat Series held over this past week on San Francisco Bay. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Ed Jay.
Golf
San Leandro Chamber - 9-19-16
A Footgolf team from last year's US Makers Golf and Footgolf Tournament,  sponsored by the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, are eager to return to the 2016 Tournament on Friday, September 23, at Monarch Bay Golf Club. It's not too late to join the fun -- simply click here!
 
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Seltas - 9-19-16
The San Francisco Deltas, San Francisco's new pro soccer team and set to debut in February of 2017, held a Happy Hour at the Kezar Pub in San Francisco recently for their excited fans. For more information, visit www.sfdeltas.com.  Photo: SF Deltas. @sfdeltas

WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR
Monday, September 19 through Sunday, September 25
Calendar
Monday, Sep. 19
Philadelphia Eagles @ Chicago Bears, 5:30 p.m.,  
     ESPN
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers,
     7:10 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Houston Astro, 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 20
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers,
     7:10 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Houston Astro, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 21
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers,
     7:10 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Houston Astro, 12:35 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 22
Houston Texans @ New England Patriots. 
     5:25 p.m., CBS
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres,
     7:10 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 23
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres,
     7:40 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Texas Rangers, 6:35 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 24
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres,
     5:40 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Texas Rangers, 1:05 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes v. Sporting Kansas City,
     7:30 p.m.
Sacramento Republic FC @ Tulsa Roughnecks FC,
     5:30 p.m.
Cal Bears @ Arizona State Sun Devils, 7 p.m.
Stanford Cardinal @ UCLA Bruins, 5 p.m.
San Jose Spartans @ Iowa State Cyclones, 9 a.m.
UC Davis Aggies v. Weber State Wildcats, 6 p.m.
Sacramento State Hornets @ Idaho State Bengals,
    1:35 p.m.
Fresno State Bulldogs v. Tulsa Golden Hurricane,
     1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sep. 25
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks,
     1:05 p.m., FOX
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans, 10 a.m., CBS
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills, 10 a.m., FOX
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins,
     10 a.m., CBS 
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 
     10 a.m., CBS
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers, 10 a.m, FOX
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals, 10 a.m., CBS
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers, 10 a.m.,
     FOX
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants, 10 a.m.,
     FOX
Los Angeles Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 
     1:05 p.m., FOX
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs, 1:25 p.m., CBS
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts, 
     1:25 p.m., CBS
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles, 
     1:25 p.m., CBS
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys,  5:30 p.m., NBC
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres,
     1:40 p.m.
Oakland A's v. Texas Rangers, 1:05 p.m.


 
Golf Tournaments
     Sept. 23.  Monarch Bay Golf Course, 13800
      Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA
      Oct. 31,  Sequoyah Country Club,  4550 Heafy
      Road Oakland CA

Minor League Team Affiliations (Hockey)
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 League
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,  KFOX
     102.1/98.5 FM
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 FM
San Francisco Giants: KNBR 680 AM
San Jose Barracuda: KDOW 1220 AM
San Jose Earthquakes: 1590 KLIV  AM,
      1370 KZSF AM (Spanish)
San Jose Giants: MiLB Gameday Audio
San Jose SaberCats: KDOW 1220 AM
San Jose Sharks, KFOX 98.5 FM San Jose,
       102.1 FM San Francisco
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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Media members will again fill our minds with football inanities


Andy Dolich -- 2015

Tick Off at Kickoff,
Part II

By Andy Dolich


With footballs flying through the air, from Pop Warner to the NFL, it's time to review what we will be hearing when players, coaches, broadcasters, athletic directors, general managers, owners and the media start searching for the best way to answer the inane questions asked time after time throughout the season. Here are some phrases we will hear over and over again, subject to translation.
 
He is a young freshman/rookie.  And only 45 years from becoming a card carrying member of AARP.
 
He really works at his craft . You should see his home-made furniture and paintings.
 
He needs to take it to the next level . Parking on the first three floors of the team's facility is full.
 
He has to let the game come to him . Elk, buffalo, deer and an occasional wild turkey visit his house with regularity.
 
Big players make big plays in big games.  He's a little guy at 5'9" and now the coaches are totally confused about what to call him after his 105-yard, kickoff return.
 
We need to execute . Our firing squad is always on alert.
 
This is a statement game. We will be checking our deposits and withdrawals with our bank to make sure they balance.
 
We are going to play the full 60 minutes.  It's our favorite Sunday night TV news magazine show.
 
He has a high football IQ . In his spare time he is figuring out how the New Hadron Collider can be improved and whether the team can draft Higgs boson.
 
He's a road grader. He gave 280 an A, 101 received a C- and 880 an F.
 
This game will be won in the trenches . Gotta hand it to the guys who install giant sewage pipes, especially near the Oakland Coliseum.
   
They are going to load the box.  With what?
 
He always brings athleticism and physicality to the game . Shocking since every NFL player is at the top of the superman food chain in athleticism and physicality. He left his 4.5 forty and 35-inch vertical at home.
 
He is great in space.  NASA called us right after we released him.
 
Talk about.  Challenged sideline reporters who can't phrase an intelligent question on the fly.
 
He can move the chains. Always impressed at the post-game press conference that his neck can handle that load of gold.
 
He is a north-south runner.  He still believes that Richmond is the capital of the U.S. and the CSA won.
 
He's our bell cow. Grounds crew is sick and tired of cleaning up his flops.
 
It's a trap game.  We found mice, rats, Dungeness crabs, raccoons and an overweight possum.
 
If you give him enough time, he'll pick you apart. Turkeys are in complete fear if his team isn't playing on Thanksgiving.
 
The National Football League.  We aren't morons. We know what sport it is. We know the name of the league. We don't need announcers saying it 231 times during the broadcast.
 
ENJOY THE SEASON!

Andy Dolich has worked as an executive in all four major sports leagues, including the Oakland A's, Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers. He is the managing director and head of U.S. Sports Practice for Odgers Berndstson, the UK's leading executive search firm, and director of Career Development for the University of San Francisco's online master's program in the Business of Collegiate Athletics.

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Andy Dolich -- 2015

OWS
One Warm Shirt

By Andy Dolich

Today's world challenges all of us in allocating our philanthropy to those who are having a rough go of it. We are lucky to have built careers, families and friendships that bring us great joy. Occasionally we might take for granted what we have.
 
I have a very simple request: I Want The Shirt Off Your Back!
 
Over the past four years I have worked with CSN Bay Area and the St. Anthony Foundation to create a simple program that will warm up the recipients and it's called One Warm Shirt (OWS). Please join me again this year in growing this positive program.
 
It's a bit early but I heard from many of you last year that if you had more time to save up your swag, the OWS donation could have been larger.

We are collecting as many sweatshirts, hoodies, long sleeve tees and shirts as possible to assist the thousands that St. Anthony's wraps its caring arms around every day in every way. My friends at CSN Bay Area are lending a huge hand in the effort to help top last year's fantastic total. The shirts will be distributed at a special lunch event at St. Anthony's in mid-January of 2017.

Please send what new or lightly-used items you have:
  • from the bottom drawer
  • in your storeroom
  • an irregular pile
  • misprinted logo bin
  • sizes too large or small
  • too ugly
  • inventory of traded player shirts
  • outdated marketing slogans 
  • colors that no longer match your eyes.
Send your shirts to:
St. Anthony Foundation
One Warm Shirt (OWS)
Care of: Jenna Fiore
150 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco , CA 94102

Please send or deliver your donation by December 27, 2016.

Thank you in advance for your caring and generosity from St. Anthony Foundation, CSN Bay Area and me in supporting One Warm Shirt.

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Raiders super fan -- 9-19-16 - Ed Jay

Endy Rivas, a.k.a. Storm Raider

I moved to the Los Angeles area when I was about 5 years old, with my mother and my older brother. I wasn't introduced to football until I was around 10 years old, when my step father took us to watch games from time to time. I want to say I was hooked from the start but being a child, I was mostly interested in playing outside with my friends. I didn't go to many games but the ones I did go, to left an impact. I didn't know names but I remembered numbers: 34, 75, 76, 32, and 81.
 
"Storm Raider" made his debut at an event hosted by the Knights of the Shield in Fresno a few years back. The idea of Storm Raider was mainly to make the game day experience for everyone more enjoyable. I remember how much I enjoyed game days with the super fans. I've had the pleasure of meeting Violator, Gorilla Rilla, Senor Raider, Pin Head, and the list goes on and on. All that changed when I met a good friend known to most as Oaktown Pirate. I will forever cherish his words and his guidance. Miss you brother, R. I. P.
 
Storm Raider has given me the opportunity to get involved in various charities as well as the ones I am asked to assist with. I've had the honor to meet some absolutely awesome people I've grown to call family. (You know who you are.) I absolutely enjoy the game day experience. The love I get from the RAIDER NATION still leaves me speechless. What I enjoy most, above all, are the smiles on all the children's faces asking to take a picture with me. I guess it takes me back to the days when I was that little kid asking for a picture.
 
Today am pleased to say I am the president of the Knights of the Shield, Chapter 209, and keeping with tradition, we help our community whichever way possible. From blood drives, Christmas drives, Thanksgiving feasts, monthly feedings for the less fortunate, and so on. We are a family-based organization which shares the same passion.
     
I am absolutely humbled to be considered a super fan and am completely overwhelmed with the amount of love I've received from the entire Raider Nation! If you see me stomping around, please say hello. See you at the muthaland...RRRAAAIIIIDDEERRRSSSS.

Endy Rivas, a.k.a. Storm Raider,  is among a number of Oakland Raiders super fans who add excitement and delight to attending Raiders games. Photo by Ed Jay. 
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San Leandro Chamber - Footgolf - 8-15-16
2016 US Makers Cup Golf and Footgolf Tournament
US Markers Cup video
 Join us on September 23, at the Monarch Bay Golf Club in San Leandro. Contests include Hole in One, Closest to the Hole, Putting Contest and
Footgolf Best Dressed.
 
For more information  click this link to the San Leandro Chamber website.
Jewish Induction - 9-6-16
 Partial List of Presenters
Jennifer Azzi, Chris Dorst, Bob Haas, 
Allen Kaplan, Susan Ortwein, Joan Ryan,
Barry Tompkins
Sports Stars - 9-19-16

Highly Recommended!

Oaks Card Club - 6-20-16

 Oaks Card Club

4097 San Pablo Avenue

(510) 653-4456

www.OaksCardClub.com


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San Francisco 49ers & Oakland Raiders Schedules

 
San Francisco 49ers Preseason Schedule
Date                       Opponent                        Time          TV
Sun., Aug. 14       Houston Texans            4 p.m.     KPIX 5
Sat., Aug. 20        @ Denver Broncos       6 p.m.     KPIX 5
Fri,, Aug. 26          Green Bay Packers      7 p.m.     KPIX 5
Thur., Sep. 1         @ San Diego Chargers    7 p.m.     KPIX 5
 
San Francisco 49ers Season Schedule
Week      Date         Opponent                        Time           TV
1   Mon., Sept. 12   Los Angeles Rams     7:20 p.m.   ESPN
2   Sun., Sept.  18  @ Carolina Panthers   10 a.m.      FOX
3   Sun, Sept. 25    @ Seattle Seahawks   1:05 p.m.   FOX
4   Sun., Oct. 2        Dallas Cowboys           1:25 p.m.   FOX
5   Thurs., Oct. 6     Arizona Cardinals         5:25 p.m.  
                                                                      CBS/NFLN/Twitter
6*  Sun., Oct. 16    @ Buffalo Bills                10 a.m.       FOX
7*  Sun., Oct. 23    Tampa Bay Bucs             1:05 p.m.   FOX
8*  Sun., Oct. 30    BYE Week
9*  Sun., Nov. 6     New Orleans Saints        1:05 p.m.   FOX
10*  Sun., Nov. 13   @ Arizona Cardinals    1:25 p.m.   FOX
11*  Sun., Nov. 20   New England Patriots   1:25 p.m.   CBS
12*  Sun., Nov. 27   @ Miami Dolphins         10 a.m.      FOX
13*  Sun., Dec. 4     @ Chicago Bears          10 a.m.      FOX
14*  Sun., Dec. 11   New York Jets                1:05 p.m.   CBS
15*  Sun., Dec. 18   @ Atlanta Falcons        1:05 p.m.   FOX
16    Sat., Dec. 24    @ Los Angeles Rams  1:25 p.m.   FOX
17*   Sun., Jan. 1     Seattle Seahawks         1:25 p.m.   FOX
 All times Pacific
*  Beginning with Week 6 and excluding Week 16, 49ers kickoff times are eligible to be "flexed" into the Sunday-night window.
Oakland Raiders Preseason Schedule
Date                     Opponent                        Time        TV
Fri., Aug. 12        @ Arizona Cardinals     7 p.m.   KTVU/KICU
Thurs., Aug. 18   @ Green Bay Packers   5 p.m.   KTVU/KICU
Sat., Aug. 27        Tennessee Titans           5 p.m.   CBS
Thurs., Sept. 1     Seattle Seahawks          7 p.m.   KTVU/KICU

Oakland Raiders Season Schedule
Week      Date        Opponent                          Time            TV     
1   Sun., Sept. 11   @ New Orleans Saints   10 a.m.        FOX
2   Sun., Sept. 18    Atlanta Falcons                1:25 p.m.    CBS
3   Sun., Sept. 25   @ Tennessee Titans       10 a.m.       CBS
4   Sun., Oct. 2      @ Baltimore Ravens         10 a.m.       CBS
5*  Sun., Oct. 9      San Diego Chargers         1:25 p.m.    CBS
6*  Sun., Oct. 16   Kansas City Chiefs             1:05 p.m.    CBS
7*  Sun., Oct. 23   @ Jacksonville Jaguars     10 a.m.      CBS
8*  Sun., Oct. 30   @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 a.m.     CBS
9*  Sun., Nov. 6     Denver Broncos                   5:30 p.m.   NBC
10*   BYE Week
11*   Mon., Nov. 21  Houston Tex. (Mex. City)   5:30 p.m. ESPN
12*   Sun., Nov. 27   Carolina Panthers           1:25 p.m.    CBS
13*   Sun., Dec. 4     Buffalo Bills                       1:05 p.m.    CBS
14*   Thurs., Dec. 8  @ Kansas City Chiefs      5:25 p.m.
                                                                              NBC/NFLN/Twitter
15*  Sun., Dec. 18   @ San Diego Chargers  1:25 p.m.    CBS
16    Sat., Dec. 24     Indianapolis Colts           1:05 p.m.    CBS
17    Sun., Jan. 1      @ Denver Broncos          1:25 p.m.    CBS
All times Pacific
* Subject to change due to flexible scheduling.
 
 

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San Francisco

Abbey Tavern, 4100 Geary Street

The Blue Light, 1979 Union Street

Bus Stop, 1901 Union Street

The Chieftain, 198 5th Street

Danny Coyle's, 668 Haight Street

Dave's, 29 Third Street @ Kearny

Final Final, 2990 Baker @ Lombard

The Holding Company, #2 Embarcadro Center

Il Pirata, 2007 16th Street

Jake's Steaks, 3301 Buchanan Street

Jullian's, 101 4th Street

The Kezar Pub, 770 Stanyan Street

Mad Dog in the Fog, 530 Haight Street

Mucky Duck, 1315 9th Avenue

Nickie's Bar, 466 Haight Street

Players Sports Grill, Pier 39, Buildings L & M

Polo Grounds, 747 3rd Street

 

East Bay

Alameda Island Brewing Company, 1716 Park Street, Alameda

Brennan's Restaurant, 4th & University, Berkeley

Churchward Pub, 1515 Park Street, Alameda

City Beach, 4020 Technology Place, Fremont

The Cooler, 1517 East 14th Street, San Leandro

Crogan's Montclair, 6101 La Salle Avenue, Oakland

Cue & Brew, 1029 Arnold Drive, #6, Martinez

Dan's Irish Sports Bar, 1524 Civic Street, Walnut Creek

Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill, 77 Hegenberger, Oakland

Ed's Mudville Grill, 6200 Center Street, Clayton

The Englander Sports Pub, 101 Parrott Street, San Leandro  

Evie's, 7138 Village Parkway, Dublin

Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda

Francesco's Restaurant, 8520 Pardee Drive, Oakland

Frank's Saloon, 2014 Marina Blvd., San Leandro

Funky Monkey, 22554 Main Street, Hayward

George & Walt's, 5445 College Avenue, Oakland

Grand Oaks Restaurant, 3701 Grand Avenue, Oakland

Go Sports Bar, 736 Washington Street, Oakland

Henry's Sports Bar & GastroPub / Hotel Durant, Berkeley

Ivy Room, 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany

Kingfish, 5227 Claremont, Oakland

Linguini's Pizza & Brew, 1508 Park Street, Alameda

Livermore Casino Sports Bar, 3571 First Street, Livermore

McCovey's Restaurant, 1444 N. California, Walnut Creek

Mr. Lucky's Bar & Grill, 1527 Locust Street. Walnut Creek

Oakland Moose Club, 690 Hegenberger Road

Oaks Corner, 4099 San Pablo, Emeryville

Otaez Mexican Restaurant, 1619 Webster Street, Alameda

Pacific Coast Brewing Co., 906 Washington Street, Oakland

Pasta Pelican, 2455 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda

Pete's Place, 610A San Pablo Avenue, Pinole

Rancho Sports Bar, 3912 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante

Ricky's Sports Grill, 15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro

Sports Edition Bar, Hilton Oakland Airport, Oakland

Stadium Pub, 1420 Lincoln Avenue, Walnut Creek

Tierney's Sports Bar, 540 San Pablo Avenue, Albany

WPLJ's Dance Club, 2112 North Main Street, Walnut Creek

 

Brisbane

7 Mile House, 2800 Bayshore Blvd.

 

Burlingame 

The American Bull Bar & Grill, 1819 El Camino Real

Knuckles Historical Sports Bar, Hyatt Regency, Burlingame

 

Campbell 

Capers Eat & Drink, 1710 West Campbell   

 

Fair Oaks

Players Sports Pub, 4060 Sunrise Blvd.

 

Half Moon Bay 

Cameron's Restaurant Pub & Inn, 1410 South Cabrillo Hwy

Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., 390 Capistrano Road

 

Foster City 

The Club House Bistro, 1221 Chess Drive  

 

Palo Alto 

Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real

 

Point Richmond

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San Jose 

Bay 101 Casino, 1801 Bering Drive

Britannia Arms, 5027 Almaden Expressway

Britannia Arms, 173 West Santa Clara

Britannia Arms, 1087 De Anza Blvd.    

 

San Rafael 

Pete's 881, 721 Lincoln Avenue

 

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City Beach, 2911 Mead Avenue

 

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One Double Oh Seven Club, 1007 Soquel Avenue    

 

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