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Monday, May 13 through Sunday, May 19, 2019
Issue No. 276
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Outlaw's Outtakes
Steph Curry -- responsible for three NBA Championship trophies -- and perhaps a fourth?
Photo by Ed Jay.
The Nullifier Grounds the Rockets
-- and the critics
by Pete Elman
It was like something out of Hollywood. In an excruciatingly close, epic contest the score
was 97-97 with exactly five minutes remaining. Neither team had scored in the previous three minutes. It was anyone's game. But only one team was facing elimination; the home team, a team that has had a hard time closing the deal. But it wasn't anyone who rose like a phoenix from the ashes, proud and determined, who put his beloved teammates on his back and, in one of the most improbable, dramatic and clutch performances ever in the long storied history of this proud franchise, led the Warriors to one of their greatest victories. It was number 30.
Consider the circumstances: 1) The best player in the world, who has been playing arguably the best ball of his career, was watching the game back in the East Bay, exhorting his teammates from the couch, probably screaming at every remarkable twist and turn. Meanwhile, the two-time MVP, the baby-faced assassin, was mired in perhaps the longest slump of his amazing career, missing not just three-pointers, but, over the course of this hard-fought series, 17 layups. And to compound things, he was in foul trouble every game, his body language unrecognizable, his energy level inexplicably low. And he was scoreless at halftime...
2) Then the backdrop: Two teams that do not like each other, playing for the right to go to the conference finals, each one believing that this series was really the finals. The Rockets were hungry for payback after last year's epic meltdown, which they blamed on Chris Paul's hamstring, while the national media--to their discredit--conveniently overlooked the fact that Andre Iguodala missed the last four games of that series. The Warriors, after playing, like Steve Kerr so eloquently put it, like "f-ing giants" to win game 5 Wednesday after Kevin Durant injured his calf, were written off by the NBA cognoscentias as having no chance. Really? Write off the champs at your own peril.
3) And then the game itself: A thing of beauty, a collective feat of talent, teamwork, inspiration, pride, and most of all, the intangible that proved to be the difference between the two teams--heart. Steve Kerr showed the world why he is one of the great coaches in the game. He made a bold decision to play everyone, exhorting them to play hard and rolled the dice, daring the Rockets to match his squad's intensity. His bench responded, giving him 33 points and tremendous energy.
Klay Thompson kept the team in the game the first half and made two huge plays down the stretch, tying up Eric Gordon for a jump ball and draining the dagger three with 36 seconds left to give the Dubs a 110-104 lead. The consummate pro Shaun Livingston, 33, drafted out of high school in 2004, who came back from a gruesome leg injury and wandered through the NBA wilderness for 10 years and eight teams, showed the world why he is not done, not yet. Andre Iguodala, 35, extracted revenge on all the naysayers, shutting them up with a 38-minute effort that featured five threes, five steals, and all-world defense. Anybody who has observed his career knows this; the man has a ton of pride. And the emotional leader, the indomitable Draymond Green, capped off a brilliant series with determined, gritty, swarming defense and a near triple-double.
But in the end, as it so often does, came down to Steph Curry, once again matched up with his North Carolina mentor Chris Paul, a surefire first-ballot Hall of Fame player but with no finals appearances to show for 14 years in the league. The night before, Paul had told Curry, who had booked the court to practice for an hour, to scram because he had to have the court. Maybe not such a good idea. After last night's game, Curry yelled, "Kick me off the court again, boy!" just outside the Warriors' locker room. Now Chris has the court to himself--all summer.
After his worst half ever, Steph administered the coup de grace to Paul, James Harden, Mike D'Antoni, Darryl Morey and the city of Houston, delivered in the form of a career-best 33-point second half outburst, one for the ages. With a dislocated finger that got hit in the middle of his historic run, he led his embattled team to one of the all-time playoff victories; it may be enough to fuel their run through hopefully two more series. The Promised Land of a three-peat awaits.
Like many longtime Warrior fans, I suffered through 40 years in the wilderness. I know how special this time is, and how lucky we are. Let us appreciate this team, and their leader-- the Nullifier.
Pete Elman Oakland May 11, 2019
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From 2000-2005 I wrote a column for the late great Oakland Athletics Fan Coalition (OAFC) entitled Elman Swings,
a play on the fact that I'm a musician. Some of you may remember the OAFC, an East Bay organization that at its peak had several thousand members devoted to keeping the A's in Oakland and guess what? They've succeeded. Perhaps one or two of you might remember my articles (more like rants) about baseball and society. So when the Ultimate Sports Guide asked me to compose regular screeds called Outlaw's Outtakes, how could I say "No?" ('Outlaw' is their nickname for me.) -- Pete Elman
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Amgen Tour of California
Professional cyclists line up at the start line in Sacramento for Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California. This is the 14th iteration of the race which spans most of California in a 775 mile competitive journey which will end in Pasadena on May 18. Caption and photo by Ed Jay.
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Peter Sagan, in white, wins the first stage of the Tour and is awarded the yellow jersey. Sagan is a fan favorite and is dubbed the King of California for having won the most stage races in the history of the Tour of California. Sagan, of Slovakia, rides for the BORA-hansgrohe cycling team. He has competed in the Tour de France since 2012 and is one of cycling's elite athletes.
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San Francisco Giants Report
Giants versatile fielder Yangervis Solarte patrolled left field in the second of three games with the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 30, going one-for-four. Solarte is a cousin of Roger Cedeno, who played eleven seasons in the major leagues and retired in 2005. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. Photo by Rich Yee.
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The Giants traveled back-and-forth last week after completing a four-game series in Cincinnati where they fell to the Reds on Monday, 12-4. San Francisco started a new series in Colorado on Tuesday and MadBum struck out eight over six scoreless innings. The Giants' bats combined for 14 runs and recent call-up Mac Williamson added a homer and four RBIs to the cause.
Final score: Giants 14, Rockies 4.
Heavy rains on Wednesday did not cease and the game was postponed to July 15. Thursday's game began in a snow fall and the Giants fell into an early 7-0 hole after two innings. Despite a rally which tied the game at 8 runs apiece, the Giants were unable to take command and fell, 12-11, splitting the two-game series.
Back in San Francisco on Friday night the Giants again faced the Cincinnati Reds. Their bats were silent against starter Luis Castillo and they were shutout, 7-0. Jeff Samardzija had another rough early outing on Saturday, allowing three runs in the first inning. The Giants responded with four runs of their own before the fifth inning but the Reds' bullpen held the G-Men scoreless for the rest of the game and emerged with a 5-4 win. On Mother's Day the Giants snapped their three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory. Pablo Sandoval and Brandon Belt each homered in the winning effort for San Francisco.
This week the Giants (17-23, 5th in AL West) greet the Toronto Blue Jays at home for two games starting Tuesday before heading to Arizona for a three-game weekend series.
-- Ethan Waters
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Oakland A's 5 vs. Cincinnati Reds 4, 13 innings
Oakland right fielder Stephen Piscotty hits a home run in the bottom of the 13th inning as the Athletics defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 5-4, at the Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday, May 8.
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Athletics players celebrate after Piscotty crosses home plate to end the game.
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Former Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray returned to the Coliseum for the first time since being traded in 2017, surrendering four runs (three earned) in 4-1/3 innings of work. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
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Oakland A's Report
Oakland Athletics fans watch the San Jose Sharks game from their seats before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds at the Oakland Coliseum on
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The A's had an exciting six-game home stand this week which included a no-hitter and three walk-offs at the Coliseum. In Matt Olson's return on Tuesday, right-hander Mike Fiers took the mound against the Cincinnati Reds and after a lighting delay pushed the game back over an hour and a half. Fiers rewarded those who remained by tossing a no-hitter, the second of his career and the 300th in MLB history. Ramon Laureano and Jurickson Profar each contributed remarkable defensive plays and the A's were victorious, 2-0.
Wednesday night's Reds matchup ended in dramatic fashion as well, as Stephen Piscotty mashed a solo homer in the bottom of the 13th inning to lift the A's to another victory, 5-4. (See photos above.) Looking for the sweep on Thursday, however, the A's bats turned cool and Oakland fell,
3-0, but won the the series, 2-1.
Starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed just two runs over six innings against Cleveland on Friday and in the twelfth inning Matt Chapman smashed his first career walk-off jack to send Coliseum fans home with a memorable 5-4 victory. Chapman kept the fire alive by contributing the first RBI in Saturday's game and Ramón Laureano hit a blooper into left field to walk-off the Athletics for back-to-back games in the bottom of the ninth inning, 3-2. The A's looked for brooms again on Mother's Day but despite Daniel Mengden's debut and Matt Olson's first homer since returning to the lineup, they were unable to capitalize and fell to the Indians, 5-3.
The Athletics traded Triple-A option Edwin Jackson to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Jackson sets MLB history with this trade by joining his 14th ball club.
This week Oakland (19-23, fourth in the AL West) visits Seattle to take on the Mariners before heading to Detroit for a four-game weekend series with the Tigers.
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Giants & A's Promotional Schedules
For Your Handy Use
2019 San Francisco Giants Promotional Schedule
2019 Oakland A's Promotional Schedule
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San Francisco 49ers T.H.I.N.K. Gold! Conference
The San Francisco 49ers teamed up with the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI) to host the 11th annual T.H.I.N.K. Gold! Conference presented by Fuel Up to Play 60 at the SAP Performance Facilty on Friday, May 10. In alignment with the 49ers and BAWSI's collaborative mission of encouraging young women to maximize their full potential in athletics, academics and the community, over 50 local female student-athletes participated. Above: (left to right) co-owners Jenna and Mara York are joined by 49ers offensive assistant coach Katie Sowers in a panel discussion moderated by team reporter Keiana Martin. Photo courtesy San Francisco 49ers.
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Participants received the opportunity to meet and learn from Olympic athletes as well as 49ers employees and coaches through a variety of social and physical exercises aimed at promoting a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle. Above: 49ers employees and coaching staff put the group through a series of football drills. Photo courtesy San Francisco 49ers.
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Olympic Gold medalist Brandi Chastain provides some words of wisdom to the group.
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After a series of drills, the students bring it in for a cheer before heading inside.
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49ers assistant athletic trainer Laura McCabe addressed the group.
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The group ended the day with a yoga session on the deck of Levi's Stadium.
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U.S. Women's National Team 3 vs. South Africa 0
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LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship winner Sei Young Kim
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Mother's Day at Golden Gate Fields
First Race on Saturday, May 12, 2019: Little Jack wins the 1 mile race in 1:40.99, trained by Rene Amescua and ridden by Abel Cedillo, with a purse of $10,000.
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Out of the gate for Race 2 and in front of a big Mother's Day crowd, the winner was C I M Sweet, ridden by Frank Alvarado and trained by Tim Mccanna. The 1 mile race went in 1:39.71
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San Jose Spiders 24 vs. Seattle Cascades 19
San Jose Spiders' Keenan Laurence skies over Seattle Cascades' Jay Boychuk to grab the disc during their AUDL Western Division game on Saturday, May 11, at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. The Spiders pulled away in the second half, winning 24-19.
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Marcelo Sanchez of the San Jose Spiders grabs the disc to score a fourth quarter goal.
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The lively presence of the California Repercussions on Saturday night helped carry the
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The California Repercussions are a 50-piece band made of equal parts brass, woodwinds, percussion, and party. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Reapers often perform at public and private events around Northern California and even at San Jose Spiders matches!
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Sonoma Raceway -- 6th Annual STEM Race Car Challenge
North Bay students participate in STEM Race Car Challenge during NASCAR in Sonoma
SONOMA, Calif. (May 7, 2019) -- More than 900 North Bay students from 45 classrooms
and clubs will take part in the 6th annual STEM Race Car Challenge, presented by
Friedman's Home Improvement.
This curriculum-based program, a partnership with Sonoma Raceway, Kid Scoop News and Friedman's Home Improvement, focuses on educating students about the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and culminates at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series event in June.
Groups of student engineers have been tasked with developing a gravity-powered race car utilizing recycled materials. Kid Scoop News works closely with teachers to develop a STEM-based curriculum that challenges students to think critically and work collaboratively to build the quickest car. Activities in the STEM Race Car Challenge, presented by Friedman's Home Improvement, are designed to introduce and reinforce both national common core standards and 21st century job skills.
Students will put their purpose-built race cars to the test in a series of qualifying rounds at each school or Boys & Girls Club, which will narrow down to a group of finalists who will compete in the final round on Saturday, June 22, of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 weekend. Winners will be named for Most Creative Car, overall winning team and winning teacher. New for 2019, all student racers and their families will take part in a behind-the-scenes tour of the NASCAR garage to experience STEM and racing in action.
In addition, the winning student engineers of the STEM Race Car Challenge will serve as VIPs during the Carneros 200 NASCAR West Series race on Saturday, receive a trophy and the ultimate Sonoma Raceway prize pack. Last year's winning team was "Speed Girls"; Alia, Birdie, Ella and Madison from Windsor Creek Elementary.
For the past five years, Sonoma Raceway has partnered with Sonoma-based Kid Scoop News, a children's literacy non-profit that publishes and distributes a free monthly reader to 500 classrooms and 18,000 kids in the North and East Bay, on the race car challenge. Kid Scoop News has been key to the program, as the organization is a leader in providing high-interest content that motivates kids to read and explore topics, including STEM. Through their effort, the program has reached more than 4,800 students since its inception in 2014.
"Kids learn more and retain more of that learning when STEM subjects are tied to the real world," said Vicki Whiting, curriculum developer and publisher of Kid Scoop News. "The partnership with Sonoma Raceway provides kids with a real-word, hands-on and super effective way to teach STEM!"
NASCAR fans and guests are invited to watch the finals of the STEM Race Car Challenge, presented by Friedman's Home Improvement at 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, in Sonoma Raceway's Sunoco Victory Lane located just south of the main grandstand. For tickets or more information on NASCAR's annual visit to Sonoma, visit www.SonomaRaceway.com/NASCAR
or call 800-870-RACE.
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Sports Prep Star -- Hannah Jorgensen
Rio Americano-Sacramento -- Mt. Biking -- Sophomore
Hannah Jorgensen, a 4.0 student and relentless cyclist, entered the second week of May as the overall points leader in the Sophomore Girls Division of the NorCal High School Cycling League. Jorgensen competes for the Spartans High School Mountain Bike Composite Team, a club team comprised of riders from various high schools in the Sacramento area. Jorgensen trains six days a week, often eclipsing 100 miles for the week. The NorCal League (an affiliate of the of National Interscholastic Cycling Association) wrapped up its spring competition on May 11-12. Learn more about the league at https://www.norcalmtb.org/ Reprinted courtesy Sports Magazine.
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"It's an ocean planet. As the oceans go, so goes the planet." --Bill Carvalho, Wild Planet founder and president Many Awards and Counting!
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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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WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR Monday, May 13 through Sunday, May 19, 2019
Monday, May 13
San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues, 6 p.m., NHL Playoffs,
Game 2
Oakland A's @ Seattle Mariners, 7:10 p.m.
Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 6 p.m.,
NBA Playoffs, Game 1
San Francisco Giants vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 6:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Seattle Mariners, 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15
San Jose Sharks @ St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m., NHL Playoffs,
Game 3
San Francisco Giants vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 12:45 p.m.
Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 6 p.m.,
NBA Playoffs, Game 2
Oakland A's @ Detroit Tigers, 10:10 a.m.
Friday, May 17
San Jose Sharks @ St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m., NHL Playoffs,
Game 4
San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Detroit Tigers, 4:10 p.m.
Saturday, May 18
Golden State Warriors @ Portland Trail Blazers, 6 p.m.,
NBA Playoffs, Game 3
San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks,
7:10 p.m. p.m.
Oakland A's @ Detroit Tigers, 1:10 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Chicago Fire, 12:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues, 12 p.m., NHL Playoffs,
Game 5
San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks,
1:10 p.m. p.m.
Oakland A's @ Detroit Tigers, 10:10 a.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 Leagues
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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Michael King (left), with an associate from USF (center), and Karla Granadino-King, are pictured at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, proudly sharing with the world their Pops Premium Rumpopo. A King family secret, Pops Premium Rumpopo is a delicious rum cream liqueur recipe brewed in the family tradition. The award winning recipe is a Belizean family favorite and now available at all Total Wine & More stores in California and Bay Area retailers.
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Danny Coyle's
Dave's
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Diamond Sports Bar &
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Services
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Services
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Grand Oaks Sports
Lounge
Go Sports Bar
Harry Hartman Insurance Services
Half Moon Bay Brewing
Company
Half Moon Bay RV Park
& Campground
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Henry's Sports Bar/
Hotel Durant
Il Pirata
Imstandinghere.com
Jake's Steaks
Jillians San Francisco
Juan's Place
Keller Williams -- Harvey
& Pat Cohen
The Kezar Pub
Kingfish Pub & Cafe
KNBR 680 AM
KGO 810 AM
Knuckles Historical
Sports Bar
Koehler Auto Body
Linguini's Pizza & Brew
Livermore Casino Sports
Bar
Mad Dog in the Fog
Metropolitan Golf Links
McCovey's Restaurant
Minami Sushi
Mr. Plastic
Mucky Duck
Nickies Bar & Grill
Oakland Moose Lodge
#324
Oakland Raiders Booster Club
Oaks Card Club
Oaks Corner
One Double Oh Seven
Club
Orozco's Tires
Otaez Mexican
Restaurant & Campground
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Pacific Coast Brewing
Company
Party Green
Pasta Pelican Waterfront Restaurant
Patriot House
Pete's 881 Card Room *
Restaurant
Pete's Place
Players Sports Pub &
Grill, Fair Oaks
Rames Consulting
Rancho Sports Bar
Recology
Ricky's Sports Theatre &
Grill
Rinetti & Co.
Russell Doi, Reverse
Mortgage Consultant
Ruth Stroup Insurance
Agency
San Mateo Jockey Club
Siegel & Yee
Sports Edition Bar
Stadium Pub
Stars Recreation Center
State Farm, Agent Sharon
H. Woo, Berkeley
Sundance The
Steakhouse
Tierney's Sports Bar
Toyota Material
Handling
Visit Oakland
Waterfront Hotel
Wild Planet Foods
WPLJ's
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Sports bars we recommend visiting or living in
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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 44 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, 3290 Adeline Avenue, Berkeley Alameda Island Brewing Company, 1716 Park Street, Alameda Brennan's Restaurant, 4th & University, Berkeley Churchward Pub, 1515 Park Street, Alameda 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 Fort Green, 736 Washington Street, Oakland 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 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 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 Up & Under, 2 West Richmond Avenue San Jose Bay 101 Casino, 1788 North First Street 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 Santa Cruz One Double Oh Seven Club, 1007 Soquel Avenue Vacaville Stars Recreation Center, 155 Browns Valley Parkway
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Photographers
Michael Zagaris
www.zagaris.photoshelter.com/index
Ed Jay
www.pbase.com/ejcpa
Kenny Karst
www.kennykarstphotography.com
Rich Yee
www.richyeephotography.com
Kenneth Wong
www.kdwphotos.com
Ron Sellers
www.rsellersphotography.com
Darren Yamashita
www.dyamaphoto.com
Larry Rosa
Alex Ho
www.hoiho.net
San Jose Sharks
Ross McKeon
Social Media Guru
Shahbano Imran
Web Designer and Webmaster
Ricky Liu
Facebook, Instagram, Video & Sports Today Editor
Natalie Federer
Data Scientist
Silas Everett
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