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October 5 -- October 11, 2026
Issue No. 662
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Spider-Man
Peter Benjamin Parker, August, 1962
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San Francisco 49ers 24, Denver Broncos 14
Levi's Stadium
Sunday,October 4, 2026
The 3-3 halftime score, with these two high-powered, prolific offenses confounded both logic and experts. For the Niners, there were some unusual (but predictable) calls on third and short situations. For the
Broncos, it was Warner-Greenlaw and Co. which repeatedly stifled Denver drives.
The second half had plenty of action from two teams known for 'second half' performances. The 49ers struck first as Purdy, after a key fumble recovery of a 49er punt by #33, Siran Neal, scrambled to find Deebo for a TD (10-3). A Denver FG made it (10-6) as the fourth quarter began. CMC powered in for a TD (17-6), but Denver retaliated with a TD pass from Nix to Waddle (17-14, with the 2-pt. conversion). Next, a short Purdy pass led to a one-for-the-books -- A KITTLEMANIA TD -- and a (24-14) 49er lead. A Bronco missed FG ended the game with a San Francisco 49ers victory.
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San Francisco 49ers vs. Denver Broncos | Week 4, NFL 2026
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Opposing Offensive Strategies
& Quandaries
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49ers Skipper Kyle Shanahan and Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson make fascinating subjects for a study in contrast and comparison because few coaches better demonstrate how a shared offensive foundation can produce
strikingly different systems.
Both speak much of the same offensive language:
pre-snap motion, play-action deception and a
running game designed to make every call
strengthen the next.
Shanahan favors disciplined outside-zone structure,
bootlegs and clearly defined quarterback reads;
Johnson counters with a broader running menu,
rotating backs, inventive personnel packages
and greater freedom to adapt.
Their methods differ—but both aim to keep defenses
reacting instead of thinking.
-- Afterword --
And On Sunday, There Was Enough
Before the beginning, there was hope. Then came the kickoff, and hope requested protective equipment.
Chicago beat the Jets, 23–12, with Kyle Monangai running for 146 yards and two touchdowns. The earth opened, and he went through it. The Jets, despite their name, spent much of the afternoon awaiting clearance.
In Santa Clara, the 49ers beat Denver, 24–14. Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes; Christian McCaffrey ran for another. San Francisco rose to 4–0. The Broncos discovered that a journey west does not necessarily lead to enlightenment.
I have spent years learning to release attachment. Apparently, this does not include football.
For one Sunday, my Chicago heart and California address were in complete agreement. No argument with the universe. No bargaining with the television. Just two victories resting on the table like ripe oranges.
Let tomorrow bring its mysteries.
Tonight, even the empty chair looked pleased.
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Golden State Warriors
Media Day
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Monday, September 28, 2026
| Steph Curry, with a new two-year deal behind him, addresses the media as he enters his 18th year in the NBA. | |
Draymond Green is optimistic about the Warriors' chances this upcoming season, noting that training camp felt
refreshingly different and intense.
| Media Day is also the day to capture official images which will be used during the season in various capacities. | |
Veteran Al Horford (center, with 19 NBA seasons), is flanked
by rookie Yaxel Lendeborg (left) and second year
player Will Richard
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Steph Curry poses for official images which will be
used for the season in various capacities.
To view a photo album, visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net
All photos and captions Ed Jay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GX_g3sLHmw
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San Francisco Giants 0
Los Angeles Dodgers 2
Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
Friday, September 25, 2026
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb is presented with the Willie Mac Award for being the most inspirational team player in 2026. Webb has been with the Giants for 12 years since being drafted in 2014 and making his major league
debut in 2019.
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Wife Sharidan and daughter Mila Rose were on the field to
witness Logan's Willie Mac award.
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Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal threw seven scoreless innings on just 75 pitches. Skubal was acquired from the Detroit Tigers in August in exchange for three minor-league prospects,
rather than a cash purchase.
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Shohei Ohtani had a quiet night with no hits, no runs,
no walks and no RBIs.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts slid safely into third base in the first inning. Betts finished the 2026 season in torrid fashion and in September batted .337/.438/.674 with 7
home runs, 9 doubles, 20 runs, and 22 RBIs.
| San Francisco Giants outfielder Bo Davidson (94) appears to emerge from a Corona beach scene while recording an out. | |
The San Francisco Giants' 2026 season came to an end on September 27, with a final record of 65-97 (.401 winning percentage), in fourth place and ahead of the Colorado Rockies. Major League Baseball owners are widely expected to impose a lockout when the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on December 1. It is unclear if MLB will resume in the spring. To view a photo album, visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net
All photos and captions by Rich Yee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNn4AZrLjzk
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Gabby Williams Scores Game-High 25 Points in Valkyries' Game 1 Victory Over Aces
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 3:10 PM -- Gabriella Rizzo
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces 71-60 in Game 1 of the semifinals series at Chase Center on Sunday afternoon. Gabby Williams offensive efforts continued to impress as she tallied 25 points and 11 rebounds for her first double-double of the postseason. The Valkyries largest advantage reached 13 points and the Aces never led by more than three points. Owning the glass, Golden State had three players record double figures in rebounds and tallied a franchise-high 52 in the contest.
The Valkyries' second unit outscored the Aces' bench 27-7, led by Kaitlyn Chen recording 11 points, the only other player in double-digits behind Williams. The Aces were held to their lowest scoring percentage of the whole season, shooting 33.9%.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6k38y9zaUk
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Santa Clara Broncos 3
Denver Pioneers 0
Stevens Stadium -- Buck Shaw Field, Santa Clara, CA
Saturday, October 3, 2026
| Santa Clara Broncos forward Kennedy Schoennauer tallied a goal and an assist as the Broncos greeted the West Coast Conference newcomer Denver Pioneers with a 3-0 victory at Buck Shaw Field on Saturday, October 3rd. | Midfielder Mie Erba completed the scoring with her first goal as a Bronco. Erba previously played at Oregon State. | |
Sophomore Hildi Benediktsdottir also finished with a goal and
an assist, scoring for the first time this season.
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Santa Clara Broncos forward Kennedy Schoennauer (33) walks onto the pitch with family as part of Senior Day before the game against the Denver Pioneers at Stevens Stadium --
Buck Shaw Field
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Santa Clara Broncos goalkeeper Amaris Franco (1) walks onto the pitch with her family as part of Senior Day before the game against the Denver Pioneers at Stevens Stadium --
Buck Shaw Field.
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Santa Clara Broncos seniors and family members pose for a photo as part of Senior Day before the game against the Denver Pioneers at Stevens Stadium -- Buck Shaw Field.
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All photos and captions by Darren Yamashita.
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Giants stamp commitment to Vitello as Posey reflects on tough 2026
By Maria Guardado
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants hoped to hit the ground running after making the bold decision to hire manager Tony Vitello out of the University of Tennessee last October. Instead, they never really found their stride in 2026.
Hampered by an inconsistent offense, a leaky bullpen and a cascade of injuries, the Giants quickly sank in the standings and ultimately finished out of the playoff picture for the ninth time in the last 10 years. They never won four straight games in Vitello’s first year at the helm, culminating in a disastrous 97-loss season that will go down as one of the worst in the San Francisco era.
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3-time All-Star Hendriks retires after 14-year MLB career
Fiery Australian was 2-time AL Reliever of the Year, 7-time Roberto Clemente nominee, '23 AL Comeback Player of the Year
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by Brent Maguire
Longtime MLB pitcher Liam Hendriks announced his retirement on Tuesday, via his Instagram account.
“After years of staring down hitters, I have decided to officially retire from Major League Baseball,” Hendriks said in his statement. “My arm has told me in no uncertain terms that it has exactly zero fastballs left in it, and my elbow has made it clear that throwing anything harder than a light breeze now requires a three-day recovery window.”
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49ers Sign WR Dante Pettis to Practice Squad
Sep 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed WR Dante Pettis to the team's practice squad.
Pettis (6-1, 195) was originally drafted by the San Franisco 49ers in the second round (44th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Throughout his seven-year NFL career with the 49ers (2018-20), New York Giants (2020-21), Chicago Bears (2022), New Orleans Saints (2024-25) and Buffalo Bills (2026), he has appeared in 66 games (19 starts) and registered 92 receptions for 1,231 yards and 13 touchdowns through the air to go along with three carries for 35 yards on the ground. In 2026, Pettis signed with the Bills on July 31, before being waived by the team on August 29.
A 30-year-old native of San Clemente, CA, Pettis attended the University of Washington (2014-17) where he appeared in 53 games (31 starts) and totaled 163 receptions for 2,256 yards and 24 touchdowns through the air and added four carries for 42 yards on the ground.
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St. Louis Slinger Dog
If you ever arrive in time at Busch Stadium, home to the
St. Louis Cardinals, to enjoy a game and have breakfast, you will find a fun, portable twist on the classic St. Louis Slinger –
a famous late-night dinner dish made of eggs, hash browns, and a meat patty smothered in chili and cheese.
The St. Louis Slinger Dog is an over-the-top breakfast.
The Base: a jumbo, nearly foot-long hot dog served on a fresh bun. The Toppings: it is heavily loaded with crispy hash browns, savory taco meat (or chili), melted nacho cheese,
and two fried eggs on top.
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If that’s not enough, you can try the Burnt Ends Hot Dogs – smoked all-beef hot dogs, cut into bite size pieces, glazed with BBQ sauce, and served with a potato salad side.
Or for Ramen aficionados, there is shredded beef tossed in Birria sauce and served over Ramen noodles. Add onions, cilantro, and a lime wedge to make this your own Ramen bowl.
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Warriors Sign Guard Stephen Curry to Contract Extension
Four-Time NBA Champion & Two-Time NBA MVP Enters 18th Season with Golden State As NBA’s Longest-Tenured Active Player With One Franchise
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September 25, 2026 7:32 PM PDT
The Golden State Warriors have signed four-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry to a contract extension, it was announced Friday. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
“We couldn’t be more excited about reaching an agreement with Stephen and extending his historic career with the Warriors,” said Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy. “Personally, I don’t think there has ever been a better face to a franchise in professional sports history, both on and off the court, than Stephen Curry with the Warriors. He embodies everything this organization strives to represent through his legendary play on the court, his unique leadership and sacrifice, and his unmatched impact in the community. We’ve been incredibly blessed to experience 17 years of Stephen’s artistry and are thrilled that our fans will continue to have the opportunity to watch him perform and write additional chapters to his illustrious story."
Curry, 38, averaged 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 30.9 minutes per game across 43 games (41 starts) in 2025-26, earning his 12th career NBA All-Star selection. Curry missed 39 games in 2025-26, including 27 due to patellofemoral pain syndrome, or bone bruising, in his right knee.
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Sharks unveil what's new at SAP Center for the 2026-27 season
Fans can expect new food and beverage experiences, arena upgrades, merchandise, digital Enhancements and more
throughout the season
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As excitement builds for one of the most anticipated seasons of San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) hockey in recent memory, fans returning to SAP Center at San Jose (@sapcenter) this season will discover a variety of new experiences both inside and outside The Shark Tank.
From the excitement of seeing Macklin Celebrini lead the Sharks as the NHL's youngest active captain to new food and beverage destinations, exclusive merchandise and continued improvements throughout SAP Center, the 2026-27 NHL season will deliver new experiences for fans both on and off the ice.
While a talented and exciting young Sharks roster takes the ice this season, fans will also notice several new additions and improvements throughout SAP Center.
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2026-27
Opening Weekend Returns to The Tank
The 2026-27 NHL season begins with Opening Weekend celebrations on October 1 and October 3, featuring special pregame entertainment, enhanced in-arena presentation elements and a variety of fan activations throughout SAP Center.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to experience all of the festivities surrounding the opening of a new season in Sharks Territory.
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San Jose Earthquakes Announce Inaugural Halloween Takeover for Monster Match at PayPal Park
on Oct. 31
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026, 01:26 PM
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes announced today their inaugural Halloween Takeover at PayPal Park for their Monster Match on Saturday, Oct. 31, against Real Salt Lake in the regular-season home finale.
The game, presented by PayPal, is slated to kick off at 2 p.m. PT and will mark a rare opportunity for Earthquakes fans to celebrate Halloween afternoon in Black and Blue fashion in the stadium as the 2026 campaign comes to a close.
The Halloween Takeover Monster Match festivities include:
- Chocolate candy bars for the first 2,000 kids through the gates
- Halloween maze
- Halloween obstacle course
- Trick-or-treating at various booths and concession stands
- Costume contest
- Spooky photo-ops
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Roots Play to Scoreless Draw on the Road at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
October 3, 2026
Despite facing heavy pressure for the majority of the match, Oakland remained steadfast on the road Saturday night in Colorado Springs as Roots played Switchbacks FC to a 0-0 draw.
The draw earned a crucial point in the Western Conference table for the 9th place Roots as the opportunities to leap above the 8th place playoff line become fewer as the regular season nears a finish.
For the first third of the contest, the action appeared level as the backlines of both sides did good work in limiting chances from dangerous areas.
But near the 35th minute, Colorado Springs began to tilt the pitch in their favor, finding sustained pressure in Oakland’s defensive third for the rest of the first forty-five.
This pressure continued for the majority of the second half as well, with Roots finally settling back into the game and beginning to find some attacking success of their own around the 80th minute.
Despite the pressure, Roots’ backline paired with yet another stellar match from goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh kept the sheet clean for the third straight match, eventually reaching the final whistle with a point in their pocket, and goose eggs still occupying the scoreboard.
Roots will now head back to the East Bay where they are set to play their final match at the iconic Oakland Coliseum in their final home game of 2026 when they play host to visiting San Antonio FC on Saturday, October 10th at 7 PM PT.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91syvakvrGU
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Match Recap:
Bay FC start fast but fall on he road to Kansas City Current
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2026) – Bay FC fell 5-1 Saturday at the Kansas City Current at CPKC Stadium. A fast start saw forward Karlie Lema put her club ahead in just the fourth minute with her eighth goal on the year, setting a new club record for goals in a single regular season. The match went to the break deadlocked at one goal each before the hosts scored four goals after halftime to earn all three points.
“I thought we did a good job to go 1-0 up,” said Head Coach Emma Coates. “I’m really disappointed in the manner of the goals we conceded. I feel that the break gives us a chance to reflect and make sure that we maximize the last three games.”
Bay FC wasted little time going ahead, taking a 1-0 advantage in just the fourth minute. A heavy touch by forward Racheal Kundananji allowed her to beat a defender and play a perfectly weighted ball to Lema, who took advantage of the goalkeeper coming off her line to slot it past and into the back of the net.
Kansas City put a spell of pressure on Bay FC in the following moments, but the club was able to keep its hosts from making anything out of it. Kansas City forward Haley Hopkins put a half volley from a cross on frame, but didn’t get enough on it to challenge goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz.
The Current leveled the scoreline near the midway point of the first half after a corner kick was served into traffic from the right. A short video review confirmed the goal after multiple players collided as the ball bounced over the line and in, with Hopkins credited with the tally for influencing the final direction of the ball.
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Heidi Klum -- from the
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Super model Heidi Klum may not be an athlete but she did grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
US Edition twice.
In 2006 Sports Illustrated held a magazine signing tour to promote the annual swimsuit issue by having several of the models tour major cities. I was present at the San Francisco signing. As I approached Heidi at her table she greeted me with her incredible German accent. We chatted for a moment, then she signed my favorite photo from the magazine where she’s only wearing body paint.
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Newsletter, Image, Likeness Vol. 204: What The Protect College Sports Act Gives The People Pushing It
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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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By now you probably know that the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act by a vote of 77-22. It's the first time either chamber of Congress has approved comprehensive federal legislation governing college athletics, and Ted Cruz spent the next two days insisting the momentum would carry across the Capitol. He told Ross Dellenger that he has held "extensive conversations" with Speaker Mike Johnson, that he still expects the House to return before the election, and that "the House can pass this in one day." Jake Sherman's reporting says otherwise. House Republican leadership says there is no chance members come back for the bill, that leadership doubts it could even get enough members back, that the bill is not a priority five weeks before an election, and that leadership is not confident it could get through the Rules Committee. The House is not scheduled to return until early November.
The gap gives us some time to ask important questions. Marc Edelman asked some of those questions more directly than anyone this week, urging reporters to stop accepting what the bill's advocates say it does and to start examining the incentives each advocate actually has. It doesn't take a lot of intellect to understand that this bill was never primarily about athletes, Olympic sports, or women's sports, but about a handful of powerful constituencies each walking away with something it wanted, while the athletes who generate the revenue were subordinated.
Edelman started the conversation. Let's use this space to continue it.
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Uncork The Fun: NASCAR Returns to Wine Country July 10-11, 2027
SONOMA, Calif. (August 26, 2026) – NASCAR racing returns to Sonoma Raceway July 10-11, 2027, bringing the roar of the NASCAR Cup Series to Northern California for a summer weekend of high-speed action, spectacular scenery and the unmistakable flavor of wine country.
Set among the rolling hills and vineyards of Sonoma Valley, the NASCAR weekend will feature two days of racing and entertainment, highlighted by the 38th running of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, July 11 and the 5th running of the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 NASCAR O’Reilly Series race on Saturday, July 10.
Coming just one week after the Fourth of July, the 2027 NASCAR weekend offers fans the perfect opportunity to extend their summer holiday with a getaway to Sonoma. With long summer days, great weather, world-class wineries, outstanding restaurants and some of the most picturesque scenery in motorsports, there’s no better time to experience NASCAR in wine country.
“There’s simply nothing like NASCAR in Sonoma, and moving our weekend into the heart of summer makes the experience even more special,” said Brian Flynn, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sonoma Raceway. “Fans can spend the Fourth of July with family and friends, then make their way to Wine Country for an incredible weekend of racing, food, wine and everything that makes Sonoma such a special destination.”
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| | Courtois Wins Sixth Consecutive Title at the 2026 World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship | |
San Francisco Bay may have a reputation as a stern teacher, but skipper Pauline Courtois (FRA) and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team proved to be quick studies at the 2026 World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship (30 September to 4 October), hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club. Courtois and crew Maëlenn Lemaitre, Louise Acker and Laurane Mettraux, representing France’s Club de Voile Saint-Aubin Elbeuf, battled 11 teams across a range of conditions to win a historic sixth consecutive world-championship title. The invitation-only regatta was raced in J/22s and brought 12 of the world’s best all-women match-racing teams together to compete in what proved to be a match-racing masterclass.
Impressively, Courtois and crew won 19 of the 20 matches that they sailed.
"St. Francis Yacht Club would like to congratulate Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team on their world-championship title,” said Susan Ruhne, StFYC’s 2026 Commodore. “The Bay delivered varied conditions over four days of racing, and StFYC’s Cityfront racecourse gave spectators the best stadium-style viewing experience possible.”
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Tight end Taimane Purcell caught a 91-yard touchdown
pass in the first quarter. (Photo by Max Wood/Cal Football
Bears Fail To Finish Off
Comeback At UNLV
Cal Falls To Rebels, 39-31
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By: Cal Athletics
LAS VEGAS – Down by 17 points late in the third quarter, the California football team responded to take a fourth-quarter lead before UNLV regained control Saturday afternoon.
Behind the running and passing of Rebels quarterback Jackson Arnold, the Rebels knocked off the Bears, 39-31.
UNLV led 24-7 late in the third quarter before Cal mounted its rally.
"The fact that those guys came out there (after) halftime after a really poor performance and to fight like they did, it was awesome," Travers Family Head Football coach Tosh Lupoi said. "And it told me I've got a team (that) still believes in me as I believe in them."
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Blyashov Powers Card Past Virginia
Hits career-high .607 in sweep
STANFORD, Calif. – Julia Blyashov led No. 13 Stanford in a sweep over Virginia, 25-12, 25-23, 25-13, Saturday, at Maples Pavilion.
Stanford (9-5) hit .382 as a team and moved to 2-2 in ACC play with its second straight sweep. Virginia (5-8) was held to a .167 attack percentage and dropped to 1-3 in conference.
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Spartans Open Mountain West Conference Play With a Win
at Hawai'i
HONOLULU - Playing against his former team, Luke Weaver completed 19 of 28 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns to lead San José State (3-2, 1-0 MW) in a 20-16 victory over Hawai‘i (1-4, 0-3 MW) on Saturday night at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
Weaver connected with Hawai’i native Kamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole for a 10-yard touchdown in the second quarter before finding Carson Clark for a 12-yard score later in the period.
San José State led 14-0 at halftime before Hawai‘i scored 13 consecutive points, cutting the deficit to one possession with two field goals and a 58-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. Trajan Sinatra answered with a 24-yard field goal to give the Spartans a 17-13 advantage entering the fourth.
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#10 Cameron Kobey: 90 MP, 4 SH, 1 G (5), 1 A (3) vs. Seattle U
Photo by: Varun Aravind (@vflicks04)
MSOC | Kobey Strikes for Fifth Goal of the Season but Gaels Fall 4-2
to Seattle U
SEATTLE U, Wash. - The Saint Mary's men's soccer team fell 4-2 to Seattle U (4-3-3, 1-0-1) Saturday night to end its Pacific Northwest road trip. The Gaels took a one-goal lead just four minutes into the match off a fabulous volley strike from sophomore midfielder Cameron Kobey. They maintained that lead at the break but the Redhawks found a way to net four second half goals including two within two minutes of each other to pull off the comeback and earn their first West Coast Conference win of the season.
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Men's Soccer Ties No. 22
San Diego, 2-2
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Going toe-to-toe against the 22nd-ranked team in the country, the University of San Francisco men's soccer team battled San Diego to a 2-2 tie Saturday night from Negoesco Stadium.
With the decision, the Dons are now 4-4-4 overall and 0-0-3 in conference play.
"Really happy with our fight tonight," head coach Chris Brown said. "It was a really entertaining game for the fans. I have a lot of respect for that team. They have won a lot of games. They've been in and out of the top 10, top 15 this year. I love that we scored first. Shout out to Braylon. He's a freshman, getting his second or third start and his first collegiate goal. He was looking really dangerous out there. We went down 2-1 and bounced back, showing good resiliency and character and got a point at the end of the day."
Photo: Christina Leung
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Santa Clara women's soccer defeated Denver 3-0 Saturday at Stevens Stadium. The Broncos (6-2-4, 2-0 WCC) finished with a 22-7 shot advantage and put eight shots on goal while limiting the Pioneers (2-6-2, 1-1 WCC) to just one chance on target.
Santa Clara built a 2-0 first-half lead, opening the scoring on Kennedy Schoennauer's penalty kick in the fourth minute after she was brought down in the box and adding Hildi Benediktsdottir's goal in the 17th minute off assists from Litsy Alcocer and Schoennauer. After the penalty, the Broncos kept pressure on Denver with five shots and three corner kicks by the 15th minute, including Alcocer's shot off the right woodwork. Ally Harrison saved Denver's lone shot on goal in the 32nd minute, and Santa Clara went into halftime ahead 2-0.
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STOCKTON, Calif. – Xavier Cisneros continued his standout season and goalkeeper Alejandro Caracheo Luna delivered a pivotal penalty-kick save as the Pacific men's soccer team earned its first West Coast Conference victory of the season, defeating Santa Clara, 2-1, on Saturday evening from Knoles Field.
After the Broncos ((3-6-2, 0-1-2 WCC) struck first in the 26th minute on a goal from Josmar Guandique, the Tigers (2-7-3, 1-0-1 WCC) responded quickly as Cisneros calmly stepped to the penalty kick spot and converted in the 28th minute to even the contest at 1-1. The goal was Cisneros' sixth of the season and his third in Pacific's first two conference matches.
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Fisher Enjoys Career Night,
Aggies Handle Eagles
DAVIS, Calif. – No. 16/15 UC Davis (4-2, 2-1 Big Sky) bounced back in a big way on Saturday night as the Aggies used 629 yards of total offense to take down Eastern Washington (1-5, 0-3 Big Sky), 49-38, at UC Davis Health Stadium.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Eastern Washington (EWU) gained positive yardage on its first few plays to open the contest, but the UC Davis defense stopped the Eagles after six plays and forced a 50-yard field goal. Soren McKee converted, and EWU took an early 3-0 lead at 13:00 in the first quarter.
Photo: UC Davis Athletics
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Cal State University East
Bay Pioneers
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Pioneers Sweep Stanislaus State
for Second Straight Win
HAYWARD, Calif. – The Cal State East Bay women's volleyball team completed a perfect weekend at home Saturday, sweeping Stanislaus State 3-0 at Pioneer Gymnasium. The Pioneers improved to 6-8 overall and 4-2 in CCAA play with their second victory in as many days.
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, October 5, through
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Monday, October 5
San Jose Sharks @ Dallas Stars, 5 p.m.
Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 6
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7
Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 8
San Jose Sharks @ St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m.
Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 9
Golden State Valkyries @ Las Vegas Aces, 6:30 p.m.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Wyoming Cowboys, 6 p.m.
Saturday October 10
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings, 5:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers, 1 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC vs. San Antonio FC, 7 p.m.
Cal Bears vs. Virginia Tech Hokies, 12:30 p.m.
Stanford Cardinal @ Norte Dame Fighting Irish, 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 11
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks, 1:25 p.m.
Las Vegas Raiders @ New England Patriots, 10 a.m.
Golden State Valkyries @ Las Vegas Aces, (if needed) TBD
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