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About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Sports Bar, Restaurant and Brew Pub Index . . . . . . . . . 114

Directories/InformationBay Area Sports Calendar (April-Sept .) . . . . . . . . . . . 80-82Bay Area Sports Teams (map) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Bay Area Sports Teams Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-79Gaming Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-109Horse Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Ice Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Major League Baseball Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27Oakland A’s Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Oakland A’s Opening Day Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22San Francisco Giants Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14San Francisco Giants Opening Day Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Super Bowl Odds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

OutlookCal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63Caledonian Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69Fresno Grizzlies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Golden State Warriors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Leland Faust, Guest Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-71New York Yankees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Oakland A’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22Oakland Marathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Oakland A’s spring training postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19Oakland Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Rick Tittle, Sports Media Personality . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29Sacramento River Cats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Saint Mary’s College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64San Francisco 49ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73San Francisco Giants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16San Francisco Giants spring training postcards . . . . . 18-19San Jose Earthquakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50San Jose Giants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42San Jose Sharks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52San Jose SaberCats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

San Jose State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56San Rafael Pacifics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33Santa Clara University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Sonoma Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Sonoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Stockton Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41UC Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Washington Redskins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

SchedulesCal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62NFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-77Oakland A’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Oakland Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Sacramento State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110San Francisco 49ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73San Francisco Giants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17San Jose Earthquakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50San Jose State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61UC Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Washington Redskins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Sports Bars, Restaurants and Brew PubsSan Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 88-90, 92East Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 96, 98-102San Mateo County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103-104Santa Clara County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105North Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Central California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Northern California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Stadium Seating ChartsOakland A’s and San Francisco Giants . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Sacramento River Cats & San Jose Giants . . . . . . . . . . .45Stockton Ports and Fresno Grizzlies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46San Jose Earthquakes & San Jose SaberCats . . . . . . . . .47Sonoma Raceway and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca . . .48

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Eureka KEKA 101.5 FM Fresno KFIG/KFPT 1430 AM/790 AM Hillsboro, OR KUIK 1360 AM Hilo, HI KPUA 670 AM Honolulu, HI KKEA 1420 AM Mendocino KMFB 92.7 FM/96.7 FM Merced KBKY 94.1 FM Mt. Shasta KNTK 102.3 FM Reno, NV KJFK 1230 AM San Luis Obispo KKJL 1400 AM KIQI 1010 AM /KTRB 860 (Spanish Radio)

Giants TV AffiliatesSan Francisco FSN/Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Cable Chico KRVU Channel 21 (MY) Eureka KEMY Channel 33 (MY) Fresno KAIL-DT 7.2 (digital)Hawaii KITV Medford, OR KFBI Channel 48 (MY) Monterey KOTR Channel 11 (MY) Reno, NV KAME Channel 21 (MY) Sacramento KMAX Channel 31 (CW) San Jose NBC11 Channel 11 (NBC) Affiliate stations are subject to change. All games to be webcast on the Internet at www.sfgiants.com via Gameday Audio.

Giants BroadcastersJon Miller, Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow, Dave Flemming, Erwin Higueros (Spanish), Tito Fuentes (Spanish)

Team AffiliatesFresno Grizzlies, Triple A, Pacific Coast LeagueRichmond Flying Squirrels, Double A, Eastern LeagueSan Jose Giants, Class A Advanced, California LeagueAugusta GreenJackets, A, South Atlantic LeagueSalem-Keizer Volcanoes, Short-season A, Northwest LeagueAZL Giants, Arizona League (Rookie)DSL Giants, Dominican Summer League

2013 Promotional ScheduleDate Opponent Promotion/Event Presented by (For)Apr. 5, Fri. ...........Cardinals .......Opening Day Calendars, presented by AT&T, first 40,000 fans Apr. 6, Sat. ..........Cardinals .......Posey NL MVP Bobblehead, presented by Toyota, first 40,000 fans Apr. 7, Sun. .........Cardinals .......Giants World Series Ring Ceremony Ring Replica, presented by AAA, first 40,000 fans Apr. 8, Mon. ........Rockies ..........Magnet Schedule, presented by RE/MAX, first 20,000 fans; Irish Heritage Night IApr. 9, Tue. ..........Rockies ..........Giants World Champions Parade Snow Globe, presented by Comcast SportsNet, first 20,000 fans; Chinese Heritage Night; College NightApr. 19, Fri. .........Padres ............Fireworks Night, presented by Hanwha Solar Apr. 20, Sat. ........Padres ............Giants World Champions Umbrella, presented by Coca-Cola/Raley’s, first 20,000 fans Apr. 21, Sun. .......Padres ............Giants World Champions Banner, presented by Box, first 20,000 fans Apr. 22, Mon. ......Arizona ...........Hotel Heroes NightApr. 23, Tue. .......Arizona ...........Filipino Heritage Night IMay 3, Fri. ...........Los Angeles ...Metallica NightMay 4, Sat...........Dodgers .........Giants World Champions License Plate Frame, presented by State Farm, first 20,000 fans May 5, Sun. .........Dodgers .........Sergio Romo Gnome, presented by Good Neighbor Pharmacy, first 20,000 fans; Cinco de Mayo CelebrationMay 6, Mon. ........Philadelphia ...Japanese Heritage Night, Singles Night IMay 7, Tue. ..........Philadelphia ...Off the Cover IMay 9, Thu. .........Braves ............Giants Food Drive, presented by Visa; LGBT NightMay 11, Sat. ........Braves ............Giants Announcers Bottle Stopper, presented by See’s Candies, first 20,000 fans; Junior Giants Glove Drive, presented by Bank of America; Wine Fest IMay 12, Sun. .......Braves ............Mother’s Day/World Champions Charm Necklace, presented by Genentech, first 20,000 fans; Strike Out Cancer DayMay 21, Tue. .......Washington ...Until There’s a Cure DayMay 25, Sat. .......Rockies ..........Giants World Champions Cap, presented by Dignity Health, first 20,000 fans May 26, Sun........Rockies ..........Barry Zito Bobblehead, presented by Bank of America, first 40,000 fans Jun. 4, Tue. .........Toronto ...........Bruce Lee Tribute NightJun. 17, Mon. ......San Diego ......Autism Awareness NightJun. 18, Tue. .......San Diego ......Native-American Heritage NightJun. 21, Fri. .........Miami .............Giants Garlic FestJun. 22, Sat. .......Marlins ...........Ryan Vogelsong Bobblehead, presented by PG&E, first 40,000 fans Jun. 23, Sun. ......Marlins ...........Giants World Champions Beach Towel, presented by Bug Zappers Pest Control, first 20,000 fans Jul. 6, Sat............Dodgers .........“The Night Before Baseball” children’s book, presented by Vaska, first 10,000 fans 14 & younger; Drawstring Backpacks, presented by MLB Network, first 25,000 fans Jul. 7, Sun. ..........Dodgers .........Giants Trading Cards, presented by Chevron, first 20,000 fansJul. 8, Mon. .........NY Mets .........Firefighters Appreciation NightJul. 9, Tue. ..........NY Mets .........Off the Cove IIJul. 10, Wed. .......Mets ...............Giants Slumber Party, presented by AT&T, special ticket required.Jul. 19, Fri. ..........D-backs .........2nd annual Golf Night at the Park

Buster Posey’s mad skills with a bat continue to raise daunting questions. Is he too valuable to play catcher, the most physically and mentally demanding position in baseball?

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game in Giants history, and while he scuffled early this season, he’s now in his ninth year in the

league and should be able to figure out how to remedy any problems. Meanwhile, the calm and stoic Bumgar-

ner has been mostly brilliant from the time he walked to the mound and won big games for the Gi-

ants during the 2010 season. Complementing this pair is the fascinating trio of Tim Lincecum, Barry Zito and Ryan Vogelsong, who have all experienced their share of trials and tribulations. Lincecum has been bedeviled by bouts of wildness on the mound, and although he’s battled through some of those tough times, it’s been a difficult experience for a guy who enjoyed such stunning success early in his career. But he made the adjustment to be an effective long man in the bullpen in last year’s postseason, and he has shown dog-gedness in battling back after having some tough early in-nings the last couple of years.

Vogelsong, meanwhile, has certainly paid his dues by coming back from elbow surgery early in his career, but having to travel across the Pacific to find redemption in Japan was not what he had in mind when he started his big-league career in 2001. However, this veteran truly ap-preciates the good times he’s experienced these last couple of years, including an All-Star selection and big wins in last year’s postseason. And then there’s Zito, the once reviled lefthander who was left off the 2010 postseason roster and booed frequent-ly by unforgiving Giants fans who couldn’t believe that Sa-bean had wasted a huge and lengthy (continued on page 16)

For longtime Giants fans, and for younger fol-lowers of the team, these are certainly the best of times. The Giants did not win a World Series crown for their first 52 years in the city by the bay, but now over the last two seasons they have become a true powerhouse team, with two championship flags now flutter- ing in the cool breezes at AT&T Park. It all starts with pitching, and the Giants have as deep a rotation and as talented and versatile a bullpen as any club in baseball. With 30 major-league teams, it’s a rarity to find these kinds of riches on one team, but credit longtime GM Brian Sabean and his trusty sidekicks Bobby Evans and Dick Tidrow, along with a solid support staff, for putting together a club that could be a winner for years to come. That this is a much different team from the club that won it all in 2010, and is perhaps even stronger, is a testa-ment to a front office that knew what pieces to add, and a manager who knows how to make them all feel at home. Modest, calm, easy-going and well respected, Bruce Bochy is also one of the smartest baseball men around. His use of the club’s bench and bullpen in the playoffs and World Series last year showed everyone that this man is a legiti-mate candidate one day for an in-duction into Cooperstown. Although 2010 will always be remembered in these parts as special because it was their first West Coast title, the Giants’ run to the 2012 crown might be con-sidered even more remarkable, considering how San Francisco had to scrap its way from be-hind in both playoff series with the Reds and Cardinals. By the time they had finished off a run of six straight wins in elimination games, the Detroit Tigers had little chance of putting a halt to the Giants’ momentum. As the long season began to unwind this spring, the Gi-ants showed that although there were going to be the usual hiccups and bumps in the road, this is too good a club to stay in any kind of prolonged slump that could demoral-ize and derail them. Injuries, however, are always the great unknown, and if you follow any team, you always go into a season praying for good fortune and good health. When you mention pitching, it all starts with Matt Cain and the 22-year-old kid from Tennessee, Madison Bumgar-ner. Cain put his stamp on last season with the first perfect

San Francisco Giants have the right stuff

San francisco giantsBy Bruce Macgowan

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SF Giants Opening Day Active RosterPitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB41 Jeremy Affeldt L-L 6’4” 225 Jun 6, 1979 40 Madison Bumgarner R-L 6’5” 235 Aug 1, 1989 18 Matt Cain R-R 6’3” 230 Oct 1, 1984 46 Santiago Casilla R-R 6’0” 210 Jul 25, 1980 57 Chad Gaudin R-R 5’10” 185 Mar 24, 1983 70 George Kontos R-R 6’3” 215 Jun 12, 1985 55 Tim Lincecum L-R 5’11” 170 Jun 15, 1984 49 Javier Lopez L-L 6’5” 220 Jul 11, 1977 50 Jose Mijares L-L 5’11” 265 Oct 29, 1984 54 Sergio Romo R-R 5’10” 185 Mar 4, 1983 32 Ryan Vogelsong R-R 6’4” 215 Jul 22, 1977 75 Barry Zito L-L 6’2” 205 May 13, 1978

Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB28 Buster Posey R-R 6’1” 220 Mar 27, 1987 12 Guillermo Quiroz R-R 6’1” 210 Nov 29, 1981 29 Hector Sanchez S-R 6’0” 235 Nov 17, 1989 Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB 13 Joaquin Arias R-R 6’1” 160 Sep 21, 1984 9 Brandon Belt L-L 6’5” 220 Apr 20, 1988 35 Brandon Crawford L-R 6’2” 215 Jan 21, 1987 21 Nick Noonan L-R 6’1” 170 May 4, 1989 48 Pablo Sandoval S-R 5’11” 240 Aug 11, 1986 19 Marco Scutaro R-R 5’10” 185 Oct 30, 1975 Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB7 Gregor Blanco L-L 5’11” 185 Dec 24, 1983 16 Angel Pagan S-R 6’2” 200 Jul 2, 1981 8 Hunter Pence R-R 6’4” 220 Apr 13, 1983 56 Andres Torres S-R 5’10” 195 Jan 26, 1978

contract on a pitcher who seemed to have lost his way. But after winning benchmark games last year in the postseason and putting up respectable numbers once again, the free-spirited lefty seems to be back and pitching in the same form he showed A’s fans a few years back. “There is only so much you can do with your approach when things aren’t working well for you,” explained Zito. “I approach each day as a new day, but you also have to leave some of your good fortunate or ill fortune up to the baseball gods.” Like most of his teammates, Zito also really appreciates pitching in San Francisco. “It’s like an East Coast atmo-sphere here with our fans. They are very supportive and knowledgeable, and we as players really appreciate that.” Luckily for the Giants, Bochy has a deep bullpen and two excellent and experienced coaches who know how to calm and counsel. Dave Righetti and Mark Gardner also know what it’s like to enjoy the fruits of victory, as Righetti pitched for an American League Pennant winner his rookie year and later threw a no-hitter for the Yanks, while Gard-ner was the stalwart on some of Sabean’s first teams in the mid- and late 1990s. Left-handers Jeremy Affeldt and Javier Lopez are smart and experienced veterans who have a knack for cooling off opposing hitters in tight situations, while right-handers George Kontos, Chad Gaudin and Santiago Casilla each bring something different when Bochy summons them from the bullpen. Although there are many who doubt that Sergio Romo has the necessary tools and stuff to become a premier clos-er, remember that this guy is a smart, fearless and excit-able young man who rarely runs into bouts of wildness. As good as predecessor Brian Wilson was, the guy with the long black beard often had fans chewing their fingernails to the quick. Some press box pundits referred to Wilson as “Mr. Excitement,” because it seemed as if he always had to pitch out of tight situations of his own making. Romo has one of the best sliders in the game, and even when hitters know it’s coming, they have difficulty hitting it. Romo’s epic battle in game five of the Divisional Playoff Series with the Reds’ Jay Bruce will long be remembered by Giants fans as Bruce fouled off pitch after pitch, nine in all, before flying out after an epic duel. Defensively, reigning National League MVP Buster Posey is the best catcher the Giants have ever had in their 56 years in San Francisco. Posey had a remarkable come-back from the frightening leg injury that ruined the Gi-ants in 2011, and his stunning grand slam against the Reds in the first-round series last year was a big turning point. Posey possesses a great arm and works well behind the dish with most of the staff, calming them when necessary and helping them select the effective pitch at the right time. Posey’s ability to cut down base runners can cool off an opposing team’s running game, and there are few pitches that will bounce away from this gifted young athlete.

When the 2012 club’s leading hitter, outfielder Melky Cabrera, was nailed for illegally using testosterone last season, it was thought that the Giants fortunes would quickly sink, but give Sabean credit for quickly bringing in two veterans who energized the club and who are once again an important part of the 2013 edition. Hunter Pence reminds some longtime fans of Rusty the Mechanical Ballplayer, the eerie automaton that used to appear out of the arcade wall in right field but was quickly retired. Pence’s seemingly out-of-sync long arms and legs when he is chasing fly balls and his sometimes wild, lung-ing swings at breaking pitches make one wonder some-times how this guy ever got to be a big-league ballplayer. But his enthusiasm, explosive power, strong arm and re-liable glove are highly regarded in the Giants clubhouse. Pence energized his club last year with his celebrated pep talk before game four of the Divisional Series, and that practice continued for much of the rest of the postseason, helping to spur the Giants to their stunning finish. Meanwhile, “Blockbuster,” was the nickname given to longtime journeyman veteran Marco Scutaro, who emerged from relative obscurity to have an incredible final three months of the regular season. And

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Apr. 1, Mon. @ LA Dodgers 1:10 p.m. u, vApr. 2, Tue. @ LA Dodgers 7:10 p.m. u, JApr. 3, Wed. @ LA Dodgers 7:10 p.m. u, lApr. 5, Fri. St. Louis 1:35 p.m. u, JApr. 6, Sat. St. Louis 1:05 p.m. s

Apr. 7, Sun. St. Louis 1:05 p.m. u

Apr. 8, Mon. Colorado 7:15 p.m. u

Apr. 9, Tue. Colorado 7:15 p.m. u

Apr. 10, Wed. Colorado 12:45 p.m. uApr. 11, Thu. @ Chicago Cubs 11:20 a.m. uApr. 12, Fri. @ Chicago Cubs 11:20 a.m. uApr. 13, Sat. @ Chicago Cubs 10:05 a.m. sApr. 14, Sun. @ Chicago Cubs 11:20 a.m. uApr. 16, Tue. @ Milwaukee 5:10 p.m. u

Apr. 17, Wed. @ Milwaukee 5:10 p.m. u

Apr. 18, Thu. @ Milwaukee 10:10 a.m. u, JApr. 19, Fri. San Diego 7:15 p.m. n

Apr. 20, Sat. San Diego 6:05 p.m. u

Apr. 21, Sun. San Diego 1:05 p.m. u

Apr. 22, Mon. Arizona 7:15 p.m. u

Apr. 23, Tue. Arizona 7:15 p.m. u

Apr. 24, Wed. Arizona 12:45 p.m. uApr. 26, Fri. @ San Diego 7:10 p.m. u

Apr. 27, Sat. @ San Diego 5:40 p.m. u, JApr. 28, Sun. @ San Diego 1:10 p.m. u

Apr. 29, Mon. @ Arizona 6:40 p.m. u

Apr. 30, Tue. @ Arizona 6:40 p.m. u

May 1, Wed. @ Arizona 6:40 p.m. u

May 3, Fri. LA Dodgers 7:15 p.m. n

May 4, Sat. LA Dodgers 1:05 p.m. u

May 5, Sun. LA Dodgers 5:05 p.m. v

May 6, Mon. Philadelphia 7:15 p.m. u

May 7, Tue. Philadelphia 7:15 p.m. u

May 8, Wed. Philadelphia 12:45 p.m. uMay 9, Thu. Atlanta 7:15 p.m. u

May 10, Fri. Atlanta 7:15 p.m. n

May 11, Sat. Atlanta 1:05 p.m. u

May 12, Sun. Atlanta 1:15 p.m. u

May 14, Tue. @ Toronto 4:07 p.m. u

May 15, Wed. @ Toronto 4:07 p.m. u

May 16, Thu. @ Colorado 5:40 p.m. u

May 17, Fri. @ Colorado 5:40 p.m. u

May 18, Sat. @ Colorado 5:10 p.m. u

May 19, Sun. @ Colorado 1:10 p.m. u

May 20, Mon. Washington 7:15 p.m. u

May 21, Tue. Washington 7:15 p.m. u

May 22, Wed. Washington 12:45 p.m. uMay 24, Fri. Colorado 7:15 p.m. n

May 25, Sat. Colorado 1:05 p.m. u

May 26, Sun. Colorado 1:05 p.m. u

May 27, Mon. @ Oakland 1:07 p.m. u

May 28, Tue. @ Oakland 7:07 p.m. u

May 29, Wed. Oakland 7:15 p.m. n

May 30, Thu. Oakland 12:45 p.m. uMay 31, Fri. @ St. Louis 5:15 p.m. u

Jun. 1, Sat. @ St. Louis 4:15 p.m. s

Jun. 2, Sun. @ St. Louis 11:15 a.m. uJun. 4, Tue. Toronto 7:15 p.m. u

Jun. 5. Wed. Toronto 12:45 p.m. uJun. 7, Fri. @ Arizona 6:40 p.m. u

Jun. 8, Sat. @ Arizona 7:10 p.m. u

Jun. 9, Sun. @ Arizona 1:10 p.m. u

Jun. 11, Tue. @ Pittsburgh 4:05 p.m. u

Jun. 12, Wed. @ Pittsburgh 4:05 p.m. u

Jun. 13, Thu. @ Pittsburgh 4:05 p.m. u

Jun 14, Fri. @ Atlanta 4:30 p.m. u

Jun 15, Sat. @ Atlanta 1:10 p.m. u

Jun 16, Sun. @ Atlanta 10:35 a.m. uJun. 17, Mon. San Diego 7:15 p.m. u

Jun. 18, Tue. San Diego 7:15 p.m. u

Jun. 19, Wed. San Diego 12:45 p.m. uJun. 20, Thu. Miami 7:15 p.m. u

Jun. 21, Fri. Miami 7:15 p.m. u

Jun. 22, Sat. Miami 1:05 p.m. u

Jun. 23, Sun. Miami 1:05 p.m. u

Jun. 24, Mon. @ LA Dodgers 7:10 p.m. u

Jun. 25, Tue. @ LA Dodgers 7:10 p.m. u

Jun. 26, Wed. @ LA Dodgers 7:10 p.m. n

Jun. 27, Fri. @ Colorado 5:40 p.m. u

Jun. 28, Sat. @ Colorado 1:10 p.m. u

Jun. 29, Sun. @ Colorado 1:10 p.m. u

Jul. 1, Mon. @ Cincinnati 4:10 p.m. u

Jul. 2, Tue. @ Cincinnati 4:10 p.m. u

Jul. 3, Wed. @ Cincinnati 4:10 p.m. u

Jul. 4, Thu. @ Cincinnati 10:10 a.m. uJul. 5, Fri. LA Dodgers 7:15 p.m. n

Jul. 6, Sat. LA Dodgers 4:15 p.m. s

Jul. 7, Sun. LA Dodgers 1:05 p.m. u

Jul. 8, Mon. NY Mets 7:15 p.m. u

Jul. 9, Tue. NY Mets 7:15 p.m. u

Jul. 10, Wed. NY Mets 12:45 p.m. uJul. 11, Thu. @ San Diego 7:10 p.m. u

Jul. 12, Fri. @ San Diego 7:10 p.m. u

Jul. 13, Sat. @ San Diego 7:10 p.m. n

Jul. 14, Sun. @ San Diego 1:10 p.m. u

Jul 16, Tue. 84th All-Star Game, at Citi Field New YorkJul. 19, Fri. Arizona 7:15 p.m. n

Jul. 20, Sat. Arizona 6:05 p.m. u

Jul. 21, Sun. Arizona 1:05 p.m. u

Jul. 22, Mon. Cincinnati 7:15 p.m. u

Jul. 23, Tue. Cincinnati 7:15 p.m. u

Jul. 24, Wed. Cincinnati 7:15 p.m. u

Jul. 26, Fri. Chicago Cubs 7:15 p.m. u

Jul. 27, Sat. Chicago Cubs 6:05 p.m. n

Jul. 28, Sun. Chicago Cubs 1:05 p.m. u

Jul. 30, Tue. @ Philadelphia 4:05 p.m. u

Jul. 31, Wed. @ Philadelphia 4:05 p.m. u

Aug. 1, Thu. @ Philadelphia 4:05 p.m. u

Aug. 2, Fri. @ Tampa Bay 4:10 p.m. u

Aug. 3, Sat. @ Tampa Bay 4:10 p.m. u

Aug. 4, Sun. @ Tampa Bay 10:40 a.m. uAug. 5, Mon. Milwaukee 7:15 p.m. u

Aug. 6, Tue. Milwaukee 7:15 p.m. u

Aug. 7, Wed. Milwaukee 7:15 p.m. u

Aug. 8, Thu. Milwaukee 12:45 p.m. uAug. 9, Fri. Baltimore 7:15 p.m. n

Aug. 10, Sat. Baltimore 1:05 p.m. s

Aug. 11, Sun. Baltimore 1:05 p.m. u

Aug. 13, Tue. @ Washington 4:05 p.m. u

Aug. 14, Wed. @ Washington 4:05 p.m. u

Aug. 15, Thu. @ Washington 1:05 p.m. u

Aug. 16, Fri. @ Miami 4:10 p.m. u

Aug. 17, Sat. @ Miami 1:05 p.m. s, uAug. 18, Sun. @ Miami 10:10 a.m. uAug. 19, Mon. Boston 7:15 p.m. n

Aug. 20, Tue. Boston 7:15 p.m. u

Aug. 21, Wed. Boston 12:45 p.m. uAug. 22, Thu. Pittsburgh 7:15 p.m. u

Aug. 23, Fri. Pittsburgh 7:15 p.m. u

Aug. 24, Sat. Pittsburgh 6:05 p.m. u

Aug. 25, Sun. Pittsburgh 1:05 p.m. u

Aug. 26, Mon. @ Colorado 5:40 p.m. u

Aug. 27, Tue. @ Colorado 5:40 p.m. u

Aug. 28, Wed. @ Colorado 5:40 p.m. u

Aug. 30, Fri. @ Arizona 6:40 p.m. n

Aug. 31, Sat. @ Arizona 5:10 p.m. u

Sep. 1, Sun. @ Arizona 1:10 p.m. u

Sep. 2, Mon. @ San Diego 1:10 p.m. u

Sep. 3, Tue. @ San Diego 7:10 p.m. u

Sep. 4, Wed. @ San Diego 3:40 p.m. u

Sep. 5, Thu. Arizona 7:15 p.m. u

Sep. 6, Fri. Arizona 7:15 p.m. u

Sep. 7, Sat. Arizona 6:05 p.m. u

Sep. 8, Sun. Arizona 1:05 p.m. u

Sep. 9, Mon. Colorado 7:15 p.m. u

Sep. 10, Tue. Colorado 7:15 p.m. u

Sep. 11, Wed. Colorado 12:45 p.m. uSep. 12, Thu. @ LA Dodgers 7:10 p.m. u

Sep. 13, Fri. @ LA Dodgers 7:10 p.m. u

Sep. 14, Sat. @ LA Dodgers 6:10 p.m. n

Sep. 15, Sun. @ LA Dodgers TBD u

Sep. 17, Tue. @ NY Mets 4:10 p.m. u

Sep. 18, Wed. @ NY Mets 4:10 p.m. u

Sep. 19, Thu. @ NY Mets 10:10 a.m. uSep. 20, Fri. @ NY Yankees 4:05 p.m. u

Sep. 21, Sat. @ NY Yankees TBD u

Sep. 22, Sun. @ NY Yankees 10:05 a.m. uSep. 24, Tue. LA Dodgers 7:15 p.m. u

Sep. 25, Wed. LA Dodgers 7:15 p.m. u

Sep. 26, Thu. LA Dodgers 7:15 p.m. u

Sep. 27, Fri. San Diego 7:15 p.m. u

Sep. 28, Sat. San Diego 1:05 p.m. u

Sep. 27, Sun. San Diego 1:05 p.m. u

Home games are in orange. All times are Pacific Time. Schedule is subject to change. Listen to Giants games on KNBR 680 AM or KTRB 860 (Spanish). All games broadcast on MLB.com

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Postcards from Scottsdale: San Francisco Giants spring training, 2013contributed by Andrew and Jessica Watson’

Pictured below: The board of directors of the San Francisco Giants Community Fund and volunteers on the

field in Scottsdale, Arizona, just before rain and hail canceled the scheduled game. All were on hand to sell

Mystery Baseballs to benefit the Community Fund and Junior Giants Baseball. Photo courtesy of the San

Francisco Giants Community Fund

Postcards from Scottsdale: San Francisco Giants spring training, 2013contributed by Andrew and Jessica Watson’

Pictured below: The board of directors of the San Francisco Giants Community Fund and volunteers on the

field in Scottsdale, Arizona, just before rain and hail canceled the scheduled game. All were on hand to sell

Mystery Baseballs to benefit the Community Fund and Junior Giants Baseball. Photo courtesy of the San

Francisco Giants Community Fund

Illustrators Andrew and Jessica Watson.


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2013 Promotional ScheduleDate Opponent Promotion/Event Presented by (For)Apr. 1, Mon. .......Mariners ....... Opening Night; Gold Rally Towel presented by Pepsi, first 32,000 fans; Magnetic Schedule presented by Farmers Insurance, first 32,000 fans Apr 2, Tue. .........Mariners ....... Authentic A’s Fan Cheer Card, presented by Comcast SportsNet California, first 10,000 fans; Free Parking Tuesdays driven by ChevyApr. 3, Wed. .......Mariners ....... BART $2 WednesdaysApr. 4, Thu. ........Mariners ....... CAPCOM Throwback ThursdaysApr. 12, Fri. ........Tigers ............ Josh Reddick Gold Glove Ceremony; Foam Gold Glove presented by Comcast SportsNet California, first 10,000 fans; XFINITY Friday Family PackApr. 13, Sat. .......Tigers ............ 2012 AL West Division Champs Fleece Blanket presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort, first 10,000 fans; Earth Day Tribute: Redwood Tree Seedlings presented by Home Depot, first 10,000 fans Apr. 14, Sun. ......Tigers ............ Pet Calendar presented by Central Garden & Pet, first 10,000 fans; Pet Adoption DayApr. 16, Tue. .......Astros ........... Free Parking Tuesdays driven by ChevyApr. 17, Wed. ......Astros ........... BART $2 WednesdaysApr. 25, Thu. ......Orioles........... CAPCOM Throwback ThursdaysApr. 26, Fri. ........Orioles........... 1973 World Series Reunion Autograph Sessions; XFINITY Friday Family PackApr. 27, Sat. .......Orioles........... 1973 Reggie Jackson Bobblehead presented by Pepsi first 10,000 fans; 1973 World Series Team ReunionApr. 28, Sun. ......Orioles........... Kids Wristbands presented by Chevrolet, first 7,500 kids; Little League Day #1 presented by Chevrolet Apr. 30, Tue. ......Angels ........... Free Parking Tuesdays driven by ChevyMay 1, Wed. .......Angels ........... BART $2 Wednesdays May 14, Tue. ......Rangers ........ Free Parking Tuesdays driven by ChevyMay 15, Wed. .....Rangers ........ BART $2 WednesdaysMay 17, Fri. ........Royals ........... XFINITY Friday Family PackMay 18, Sat. .......Royals ........... Star Trek Into Darkness Themed Fireworks (watch from the field), presented by XFINITY May 19, Sun. ......Royals ........... Kids Beanie presented by Ross Dress For Less, first 5,000 kids; Scout DayMay 31, Fri. ........White Sox ..... XFINITY Friday Family PackJun.1, Sat. ..........White Sox ..... Yoenis Cespedes Replica Jersey, presented by Pepsi, first 10,000 fans Jun. 2, Sun. .......White Sox ..... Coco Crisp Cereal Bowl presented by Chevrolet, first 5,000 kids; Little League Day #2 presented by Chevrolet Jun. 13, Thu. ......Yankees ........ CAPCOM Throwback ThursdaysJun. 14, Fri. ........Mariners ....... Superhero Themed Fireworks (watch from the field), presented by Oakland Tribune and Contra Costa Times; XFINITY Friday Family PackJun. 15, Sat. ......Mariners ....... BeerFestJun. 16, Sun.......Mariners ....... Grant Balfour Ragin’ Gnome, presented by Majestic, first 10,000 fans Jun. 25, Tue. ......Reds .............. Free Parking Tuesdays driven by ChevyJun. 26, Wed. ....Reds .............. MUG Root Beer Float Day presented by Pepsi; BART $2 WednesdaysJun. 28, Fri. .......Cardinals ...... Dog Day (special tickets required to bring dogs), presented by AvoDerm, Nylabone & Bio Spot; XFINITY Friday Family PackJun. 29, Sat. ......Cardinals ...... “Coco Lean” Bobblehead presented by NetSuite, first 15,000 fans Jul. 3, Wed. ........Cubs .............. Patriotic Themed Fireworks (watch from the field)Jul. 4, Thu. .........Cubs .............. CAPCOM Throwback Thursdays; Green Checkered Picnic Blanket presented by Comerica Bank, first 10,000 fans Jul. 12, Fri. .........Red Sox......... XFINITY Friday Family PackJul. 13, Sat........Red Sox......... Josh Reddick Replica Jersey presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort, first 10,000 fans

The elder statesman, Coco Crisp has assumed a position of leadership for the A’s.

A’s Radio AffiliatesPre-game coverage begins one hour and 25 minutes before first pitch on:

San Francisco/Oakland KGMZ 95.7 FM

Network coverage begins 20 minutes before first pitch on:Auburn KAHI 950 AM Crescent City KPOD 1240 AM Eureka KATA 1340 AM Fresno KFPT 790 AM King City KRKC 1490 AM/104.9 FM Lakeport KXBX 1270 AM Marysville KMYC 1410 AM Modesto KESP 970 AM Napa KVON 1440 AM Red Bluff* KBLF 1490 AM Redding KNRO 1670 AM Sacramento KHTK 1140 AM *Nights/Weekends Only

Spanish Radio

San Francisco/Oakland** KIQI 1010AM/KATD 990AM Fresno** KWRU 1300 AM Eureka** KEJY 790 AM ** Night/Weekend Home Games Only

A’s BroadcastersKen Korach, Vince Cotroneo, Ray Fosse, Glen Kuiper, Amaury Pi-Gonzalez (Spanish), Manolo Hernández-Douen (Spanish)

Team AffiliatesSacramento River Cats, Triple A, Pacific Coast

LeagueMidland RockHounds, Double A, Texas LeagueStockton Ports, Class A Advanced, California LeagueBurlington Bees, Class A, Midwest LeagueVermont Lake Monsters, Short-season A, New York-

Penn LeagueAZL Athletics (Rookie), Arizona LeagueDSL Athletics, Dominican Summer League


Third basemen Josh Donaldson hit dismally early last year, got sent down and then returned from Sacramento for a solid second half of the season, winding up overall at .241 with nine homers in 294 at bats. A converted catcher, Donaldson has been a revelation afield, while his offense seems likely to at least equal his produc-tion last year.

Then 28-year-old minor-league free agent Brandon Moss came from nowhere to hit .291 with 21 homers and 52 RBIs in just a half-season at first base. In early going he looked just like … Brandon Moss. So maybe he’s just a late bloomer.

The outfield returns 27-year-old Cuban émigré Yoenis Cespedes in left, Coco Crisp in center and Josh Reddick in right, backed by left-handed outfielder-DH Seth Smith and newly acquired former All-Star Chris Young. After a suc-cessful first year in the majors, Cespedes looks poised for stardom and Coco is Coco, good leadoff man, great range in center and noodle arm. Reddick may regress from his 32 homers of last year, but not from the defense that earned him a Gold Glove. At 26 he is just entering his peak per-formance years, as any sabermetrician will tell you. The reserves, who could start on many teams, will share DH duty with Jaso. This is a strong set of outfielders. Pitching also remains a strong suit. The rotation fea-tures lefty Brett Anderson, after a successful return from Tommy John surgery in August of

The Oakland A’s hope the tenacity they displayed last year will carry over into 2013. A young team, they are relaxed and clearly enjoy playing the game.

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One of the downsides of the spread of sa-bermetrics (ultra-nerdy baseball analysis and statistics) is that new clichés simply replace old ones. One fashionable term is regression, which is the concept that if a player or team does unexpectedly well in one year, it will fall back the next. Thus, we are confidently told that the A’s, who came out of nowhere to win 94 reg-ular-season games and the division title on the last day of the 2012 season, will inevitably regress in 2013. Or, put another way, since we underestimated the A’s last year, we must be right this year. I say, bull feathers. While there are certainly one-season wonders, it is also true that young players and teams improve, or else promising rookies would never become solid vet-erans. Indeed, last year’s A’s, who cycled the ridiculous number of 20 rookies through at one point or anoth-er, started poorly in the first two months and steadily blossomed into one of the best teams in baseball. This year’s team is so full of talented second-year players that only one rookie made the Opening Day roster, and the squad has been substantially improved at last year’s weakest spots, the critical up-the-middle positions of catcher, shortstop and second base. At catcher, old favorite Kurt Suzuki was jettisoned midseason in favor of hot prospect Derek Norris, 23. Norris showed strong defensive potential but looked a bit overmatched at the plate. In the early going this year he made significant progress with the bat, as tal-ented young players tend to do. He has been joined in a platoon by left-handed-hitting John Jaso, who hit .276/.394/.456 last year as Seattle’s best hitter (thin praise). While Jaso isn’t exactly Pudge Rodriguez back there, this position is clearly stronger. Last year, the middle of the infield was handled by Stephen Drew at short, Jemile Weeks at second and Cliff Pennington at both. Collectively they hit .222 with little pop, and only Pennington could fairly be considered average or above defensively. This year, switch-hitting Jed Lowrie was acquired to play short, where he looks solid on defense and well above average at the plate, with special power for a middle infielder. Also acquired was Japanese import Hiroyuki Nakajima, who wowed no one in camp and started the season on the DL, but may yet prove useful at short or second. Second was being manned by Eric Sogard, who hit .444 in camp flirted with .300 as the season started, while field-ing well. Other middle-infield possibilities include Weeks, who is trying to get back his rookie-year mojo at Sacra-mento, and former No. 1 draft pick Grant Green. These positions seem likely to get much stronger.

By Jonathan Siegel

You say regress, we say progress

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Oakland A's Opening Day Active Roster Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB49 Brett Anderson L-L 6’4” 235 Feb 1, 1988 50 Grant Balfour R-R 6’2” 200 Dec 30, 1977 13 Jerry Blevins L-L 6’6” 175 Sep 6, 1983 48 Ryan Cook R-R 6’2” 215 Jun 30, 1987 62 Sean Doolittle L-L 6’3” 210 Sep 26, 1986 64 A.J. Griffin R-R 6’5” 230 Jan 28, 1988 57 Tommy Milone L-L 6’0” 205 Feb 16, 1987 47 Pat Neshek S-R 6’3” 210 Sep 4, 1980 11 Jarrod Parker R-R 6’1” 195 Nov 24, 1988 44 Chris Resop R-R 6’3” 225 Nov 4, 1982 58 Evan Scribner R-R 6’3” 190 Jul 19, 1985 67 Dan Straily R-R 6’2” 215 Dec 1, 1988 Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB5 John Jaso L-R 6’2” 205 Sep 19, 1983 36 Derek Norris R-R 6’0” 210 Feb 14, 1989 Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB20 Josh Donaldson R-R 6’0” 220 Dec 8, 1985 7 Nate Freiman R-R 6’8” 250 Dec 31, 1986 8 Jed Lowrie S-R 6’0” 190 Apr 17, 1984 37 Brandon Moss L-R 6’0” 210 Sep 16, 1983 29 Scott Sizemore R-R 6’0” 185 Jan 4, 1985 28 Eric Sogard L-R 5’10” 190 May 22, 1986 Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB52 Yoenis Cespedes R-R 5’10” 210 Oct 18, 1985 4 Coco Crisp S-R 5’10” 185 Nov 1, 1979 16 Josh Reddick L-R 6’2” 180 Feb 19, 1987 15 Seth Smith L-L 6’3” 210 Sep 30, 1982 25 Chris Young R-R 6’2” 190 Sep 5, 1983

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last year, as the putative staff ace (although he stumbled through April). Ancient Bartolo Colon returns from a 50-game suspension presumably testosterone-free, looking the same as always: fat and nonchalant, throwing in the low 90s and never walking anyone. Will he be good for more than his usual two-thirds of a season? Then come the four second-year starters: Jarrod Park-er, left-hander Tom Milone, A.J. Griffin and Dan Straily (who is waiting in Sacramento for the first call-up). Parker struggled in the early going but the rest were strong. There doesn’t seem to be an obvious choice for a No. 7 starter should there by multiple injuries, but who has seven quality starters? The A’s have six. The bullpen is outstanding. Veteran Grant Balfour re-turns as closer, muttering who knows what to himself. The second-year setup guys, righty Ryan Cook and lefty Sean Doolittle, are practically unhittable with mid-90s heat and acceptable secondary pitches. They are backed by solid (although not physically: the guy needs a good meal) lefty veteran Jerry Blevins and righties Chris Resop, Pat Neshek and Evan Scribner. You can pay the A’s bullpen the ulti-mate compliment: there is no one about whom you say, “Oh, crap” when they come in. Manager Bob Melvin got the AL Manager of the Year award — and, more shocking, a contract extension through 2016 from Billy Beane, who may have finally decided that managers do matter. He does an outstanding job of jug-

gling platoons and seems to have the right touch for the “modern” ballplayer. I have decided to refrain from commenting on the sta-dium situation this year as it is just too unfathomable, but feel free to add you own cheap shot at Lew Wolff, who deserves it, whatever it is. The A’s enter the season without any acknowledged superstar, but with a deep roster full of strong players. The Rangers have lost A’s killer Michael Young and Josh Hamilton, have to deal with their late-season collapse and humiliation, and face perennial questions about their pitch-ing. The Angels seem classically overrated. Albert Pujols is clearly on the downside of his career, and recent acquisi-tion Hamilton can be awesome one week and horrifying the next. More important, their pitching, starting and re-lieving, is in shambles. So I will make the following bold prediction: Some of the A’s will have better seasons this year; some will have worse. The additions of Jaso, Lowrie and Young will be helpful. No reason they can’t take the division again, and not on the last day of the season either.

Jonathan Siegel is the founding partner of Siegel, LeWit-ter and Malkani, an East Bay employment firm: [email protected].

Yoenis Cespedes has proven to be a key factor in bolstering the Athletics line-up.

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Apr. 1, Mon. Seattle 7:05 p.m. uApr, 2. Tue Seattle 7:05 p.m. uApr. 3, Wed. Seattle 7:05 p.m. nApr. 4, Thu Seattle 12:35 p.m. uApr. 5, Fri. @ Houston 5:05 p.m. u, JApr. 6, Sat. @ Houston 4:05 p.m. uApr. 7, Sun. @ Houston 11:05 a.m. u, JApr. 9, Tue. @ LA Angels 7:05 p.m. uApr. 10, Wed. @ LA Angles 7:05 p.m. uApr. 11, Thu. @ LA Angels 7:05 p.m. uApr. 12, Fri. Detroit 7:05 p.m. u Apr. 13, Sat. Detroit 1:05 p.m. uApr. 14, Sun. Detroit 1:05 p.m. uApr. 15, Mon. Houston 7:05 p.m. uApr. 16, Tue. Houston 7:05 p.m. uApr. 17, Wed. Houston 12:35 p.m. Apr. 19. Fri. @ Tampa Bay 4:10 p.m. uApr. 20, Sat. @ Tampa Bay 4:10 p.m. uApr. 21, Sun @ Tampa Bay 10:40 a.m. uApr. 22, Mon. @ Boston 3:30 p.m. uApr. 23, Tue. @ Boston 3:30 p.m. uApr. 24, Wed. @ Boston 1:05 p.m. uApr. 25, Thu. Baltimore 7:05 p.m. uApr. 26, Fri. Baltimore 7:05 p.m. uApr. 27, Sat. Baltimore 1:05 p.m. uApr. 28, Sun. Baltimore 1:05 p.m. uApr. 29, Mon. LA Angels 7:05 p.m. uApr. 30, Tue. LA Angels 7:05 p.m. uMay 1, Wed. LA Angels 12:35 p.m. uMay 3, Fri. @ NY Yankees 4:05 p.m. uMay 4, Sat. @ NY Yankees 10:05 a.m. uMay 5, Sun. @ NY Yankees 10:05 a.m. uMay 6, Mon. @ Cleveland 4:05 p.m. uMay 7, Tue. @ Cleveland 4:05 p.m. uMay 8, Wed. @ Cleveland 4:05 p.m. uMay 9, Thu. @ Cleveland 9:05 a.m.May 10, Fri. @ Seattle 7:10 p.m. uMay 11, Sat. @ Seattle 6:10 p.m. uMay 12, Sun @ Seattle 1:10 p.m. uMay 13, Mon. Texas 7:05 p.m. uMay 14, Tue. Texas 7:05 p.m. uMay 15, Wed. Texas 12:35 p.m. uMay 17, Fri. Kansas City 7:05 p.m. uMay 18, Sat. Kansas City 6:05 p.m. uMay 19, Sun. Kansas City 1:05 p.m. uMay 20, Mon. @ Texas 5:05 p.m. uMay 21, Tue. @ Texas 5:05 p.m. uMay 22, Wed. @ Texas 11:05 a.m. uMay 24, Fri. @ Houston 5:05 p.m. u

May 25, Sat. @ Houston 4:15 p.m. sMay 26, Sun. @ Houston 11:05 a.m. uMay 27, Mon. San Francisco 1:05 p.m. uMay 28, Tue. San Francisco 7:05 p.m. uMay 29, Wed. @ S. Francisco 7:15 p.m. uMay 30, Thu. @ S. Francisco 12:45 p.m. uMay 31, Fri, Chicago WS 7:05 p.m. uJun. 1, Sat. Chicago WS 1:05 p.m. uJun. 2, Sun. Chicago WS 1:05 p.m. uJun. 3, Mon. @ Milwaukee 5:10 p.m. uJun. 4, Tue. @ Milwaukee 5:10 p.m. uJun. 5, Wed. @ Milwaukee 11:10 a.m.Jun. 6, Thu. @ Chicago WS 5:10 p.m. uJun. 7, Fri. @ Chicago WS 5:10 p.m. uJun. 8, Sat. @ Chicago WS 1:10 p.m. uJun. 9, Sun. @ Chicago WS 11:10 a.m. uJun. 11, Tue. NY Yankees 7:05 p.m. uJun 12, Wed. NY Yankees 7:05 p.m. uJun. 13, Thu. NY Yankees 12:35 p.m. uJun. 14, Fri. Seattle 7:05 p.m. uJun. 15, Sat. Seattle 4:15 p.m. sJun. 16, Sun. Seattle 1:05 p.m. uJun. 17, Mon. @ Texas 5:05 p.m. uJun. 18, Tue. @ Texas 5:05 p.m. uJun. 19, Wed. @ Texas 5:05 p.m. uJun. 20, Thu. @ Texas 11:05 a.m. uJun. 21, Fri. @ Seattle 7:10 p.m. uJun. 22, Sat. @ Seattle 7:10 p.m. uJun. 23, Sun. @ Seattle 1:10 p.m. uJun. 25, Tue. Cincinnati 7:05 p.m. uJun. 26, Wed. Cincinnati 12:35 p.m. Jun. 28, Fri. St. Louis 7:05 p.m. uJun. 29, Sat. St. Louis 1:05 p.m. uJun. 30, Sun. St. Louis 1:05 p.m. uJul. 2, Tue. Chicago WS 7:05 p.m. uJul. 3, Wed. Chicago WS 7:05 p.m. uJul. 4, Thu. Chicago WS 1:05 p.m. uJul. 5, Fri. @ Kansas City 5:10 p.m. uJul. 6, Sat. @ Kansas City 11:10 a.m. uJul. 7, Sun. @ Kansas City 11:10 a.m. uJul 8, Mon. @ Pittsburgh 4:05 p.m. uJul 9, Tue. @ Pittsburgh 4:05 p.m. uJul 10, Wed. @ Pittsburgh 4:05 p.m. uJul 12, Fri. Boston 7:05 p.m. uJul 13, Sat. Boston 7:05 p.m. uJul 14, Sun. Boston 1:05 p.m. uJul 16, Tue. 84th All-Star Game, at Citi Field New YorkJul. 19, Fri. @ LA Angels 7:05 p.m. uJul. 20, Sat. @ LA Angels 6:05 p.m. uJul. 21, Sun. @ LA Angels 12:35 p.m. uJul. 22, Mon. @ Houston 5:05 p.m. uJul. 23. Tue. @ Houston 5:05 p.m. uJul. 24, Wed. @ Houston 11:05 a.m. Jul. 25, Thu. LA Angels 7:05 p.m. uJul. 26, Fri. LA Angels 7:05 p.m. uJul. 27, Sat. LA Angels 12:05 p.m. sJul. 28, Sun. LA Angels 7:05 p.m. uJul. 29, Mon. Toronto 7:05 p.m. uJul. 30, Tue. Toronto 7:05 p.m. u

Jul. 31, Wed. Toronto 12:35 p.m. Aug. 2, Fri. Texas 7:05 p.m. uAug. 3, Sat. Texas 1:05 p.m. sAug. 4, Sun. Texas 1:05 p.m. uAug. 6, Tue. @ Cincinnati 4:10 p.m. uAug. 7, Wed. @ Cincinnati 9:35 a.m. Aug. 9, Fri. @ Toronto 4:07 p.m. uAug. 10, Sat. @ Toronto 10:07 a.m. uAug. 11, Sun. @ Toronto 10:07 a.m. uAug. 12, Mon. @ Toronto 9:37 a.m. Aug. 13, Tue. Houston 7:05 p.m. uAug. 14, Wed. Houston 7:05 p.m. uAug. 15, Thu. Houston 12:35 p.m. Aug. 16, Fri. Cleveland 7:05 p.m. uAug. 17, Sat. Cleveland 6:05 p.m. uAug. 18, Sun. Cleveland 1:05 p.m. uAug. 19, Mon. Seattle 7:05 p.m. uAug. 20, Tue. Seattle 7:05 p.m. uAug. 21, Wed. Seattle 12:35 p.m. Aug. 23, Fri. @ Baltimore 4:05 p.m. uAug. 24, Sat. @ Baltimore 1:05 p.m. sAug. 25, Sun. @ Baltimore 10:35 a.m. uAug. 26, Mon. @ Detroit 4:05 p.m. uAug. 27, Tue. @ Detroit 4:05 p.m. uAug. 28, Wed. @ Detroit 4:05 p.m. uAug. 29, Thu. @ Detroit 10:05 a.m. Aug. 30, Fri. Tampa Bay 7:05 p.m. uAug. 31, Sat. Tampa Bay 6:05 p.m. uSep. 1, Sun. Tampa Bay 1:05 p.m. uSep. 2, Mon. Texas 1:05 p.m. uSep. 3, Tue. Texas 7:05 p.m. uSep. 4, Wed. Texas 12:35 p.m. uSep. 5, Thu. Houston 7:05 p.m. uSep. 6, Fri. Houston 7:05 p.m. uSep. 7, Sat. Houston 1:05 p.m. uSep. 8, Sun. Houston 1:05 p.m. uSep. 10 Tue. @ Minnesota 5:10 p.m. uSep. 11 Wed. @ Minnesota 5:10 p.m. uSep. 12 Thu. @ Minnesota 10:10 a.m. Sep. 13, Fri. @ Texas 5:05 p.m. uSep. 14, Sat. @ Texas 10:05 a.m. sSep. 15, Sun. @ Texas 12:05 p.m. uSep. 16, Mon. LA Angels 7:05 p.m. uSep. 17, Tue. LA Angels 7:05 pm. u

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Postcards from Phoenix: Oakland A’s spring training, 2013 contributed by Sara Somers

Pictured above are some of the devoted Oakland A’s fans who make the pleasurable trek to Spring

Training this year. Top row, Marie Anderson, Kathy Hachman, Heidi Brevet, Rocky Hull, Marion

Gray, Steve Schneider, Virginia Cohen. Middle row, Michelle Eacret, Sara Somers, Rose Schneider,

Carrie Olejnik. Bottom row: Jeff Anderson, Laurena Jowe, Jeanni Hull. Photo by Carlos Soria


Postcards from Phoenix: Oakland A’s spring training, 2013 contributed by Sara Somers

Pictured above are some of the devoted Oakland A’s fans who make the pleasurable trek to Spring

Training this year. Top row, Marie Anderson, Kathy Hachman, Heidi Brevet, Rocky Hull, Marion

Gray, Steve Schneider, Virginia Cohen. Middle row, Michelle Eacret, Sara Somers, Rose Schneider,

Carrie Olejnik. Bottom row: Jeff Anderson, Laurena Jowe, Jeanni Hull. Photo by Carlos Soria


Baltimore OriolesOriole Park at Camden Yards333 West Camden StreetBaltimore, MD 21201-2435Phone: (410) 685-9800orioles.com

Boston Red SoxFenway Park4 Yawkey WayBoston, MA 02215-3409Phone: (617) 267-9440redsox.com

Chicago White SoxU.S. Cellular Field333 West 35th StreetChicago, IL 60616-3696Phone: (312) 674-1000whitesox.com

Cleveland IndiansProgressive Field2401 Ontario StreetCleveland, OH 44115-4003Phone: (216) 420-4200indians.com

Detroit TigersComerica Park2100 Woodward AvenueDetroit, MI 48201-3470Phone: (313) 471-2000tigers.com

Houston AstrosMinute Maid Park501 Crawford StreetHouston, TX 77002-2113Phone: (713) 259-8000astros.com

Kansas City RoyalsKauffman StadiumOne Royal WayKansas City, MO 64129-1695Phone: (816) 921-8000royals.com

Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimAngel Stadium of Anaheim2000 Gene Autry WayAnaheim, CA 92806-6143Phone: (714) 940-2000angelsbaseball.com

Minnesota TwinsTarget Field1 Twins WayMinneapolis, MN 55403Phone: (612) 375-1366twinsbaseball.com

New York YankeesYankee StadiumEast 161st Street @ River AvenueBronx, NY 10451Phone: (718) 293-4300yankees.com

Oakland AthleticsOakland Coliseum7000 Coliseum WayOakland, CA 94621-1917 Phone: (510) 638-4900oaklandathletics.com

Seattle MarinersSafeco Field1250 First Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98134-1216Phone: (206) 346-4000mariners.com

Tampa Bay RaysTropicana FieldOne Tropicana DriveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705-1703Phone: (727) 825-3137raysbaseball.com

Texas RangersRangers Ballpark in Arlington1000 Ballpark WayArlington, TX 76011-5168Phone: (817) 273-5222texasrangers.com

Toronto Blue JaysRogers Centre1 Blue Jays Way, Suite 3200Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 1J1 Phone: (416) 341-1000bluejays.com

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Arizona DiamondbacksChase Field401 East Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85004Phone: (602) 462-6500dbacks.com

Atlanta BravesTurner Field755 Hank Aaron Drive, SWAtlanta, GA 30315-1120Phone: (404) 522-7630braves.com

Chicago CubsWrigley Field1060 West Addison StreetChicago, IL 60613-4397Phone: (773) 404-2827cubs.com

Cincinnati RedsGreat American Ball Park100 Joe Nuxhall WayCincinnati, OH 45202-4109Phone: (513) 765-7000reds.com

Colorado RockiesCoors Field2001 Blake StreetDenver, CO 80205-2008Phone: (303) 292-0200coloradorockies.com

Los Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium1000 Elysian Park AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90012-1112Phone: (323) 224-1500dodgers.com

Miami MarlinsSun Life Stadium2267 NW 199th StreetMiami, FL 33056-2000Phone: (305) 626-7400marlins.com

Milwaukee BrewersMiller ParkOne Brewers WayMilwaukee, WI 53214-3651Phone: (414) 902-4400brewers.com

New York MetsCiti Field126th Street & Roosevelt AvenueFlushing, NY 11368-1699Phone: (718) 507-6387mets.com

Philadelphia PhilliesCitizens Bank ParkOne Citizens Bank WayPhiladelphia, PA 19148-5249Phone: (215) 463-6000phillies.com

Pittsburgh PiratesPNC Park at North Shore115 Federal StreetPittsburgh, PA 15212-5740Phone: (412) 323-5000pirates.com

San Diego PadresPETCO Park100 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101-7405Phone: (619) 795-5000padres.com

San Francisco GiantsAT&T Park24 Willie Mays PlazaSan Francisco, CA 94107-2134Phone: (415) 972-2000sfgiants.com

St. Louis CardinalsBusch Stadium700 Clark StreetSt. Louis, MO 63102-1722Phone: (314) 345-9600stlcardinals.com

WashingtonNationalsNationals Park1500 South Capital Street, SEWashington, DC 20003-1707 Phone: (202) 349-0400nationals.com


Sports Media PersonalityBy David Bush

Rick Tittle With their early nine-game winning streak and surge to the top of the stand-ings, the A’s were the talk of the early sea-son. And one of those doing the talking was Rick Tittle. The 47-year old Richmond native, who grew up a passionate fan of the A’s and Raiders, has become a local radio pres-ence. He is in his third year as the host of the A’s weekend pre- and postgame shows on their flagship station, The Game (95.7 FM). He has been talking up the local teams — concentrating on those east of the Bay Bridge — for a decade on Sports-Byline USA, the nationally syndicated network, where he works the 10 a.m.-to-noon shift weekdays. In addition to his A’s duties, he occasionally fills in for talk show hosts on 95.7. That is a lot of gab, and Tittle has es-tablished himself with a style combining knowledge, humor and, above all, an en-during love for his hometown teams. In an era when radio and print journalists generally stress their impartiality, Tittle wants none of it. “One of the things about me: Because I’m just a fan who ended up on the air, sometimes that can get me in trouble a little bit because I care so much,” he said. “If I were hired to do pre and post (game shows) for the Chicago White Sox, I would do a professional job, but deep down I would not care if the White Sox won or lost. And that to me is why I love doing the A’s show.” Still, Tittle is not afraid to ruffle some feathers in the Coliseum offices. “I hold the A’s and the Raiders to a championship standard,” he said. “We all know this is the fourth market in the country. Oakland is not a small market. People like to say that. It is absolutely false. I am probably harder on the A’s than anybody.” “People say, ‘Tittle is a homer,’ because I’m a second-generation A’s fan. But I am not a homer, because if some-body makes a mistake I will point it out. I know people make mistakes. I won’t say, ‘That guy has to be traded,’ or ‘Get rid of him.’ But I have been hard on some guys … but I do it in a respectful manner and make sure that if some-one does well, I give him his due.” Like many careers, Tittle’s happened almost by acci-dent. After graduating from St. Mary’s, where he played football and lacrosse, he worked more than a decade behind the scenes in both television and radio. He was a producer at SportsByline when in 1999 Sirius XM, then a fledgling enterprise, was desperate for programming. SportsByline

was eager to accommodate, and it was all hands on deck. Everyone on the staff was asked to do something on the air. “At first they wanted me to do a camping show,” Tittle said. “And I told them I hated camping.” But he didn’t hate sports, and because Sirius did not have many general sports call-in shows at the time, that’s what Tittle found himself doing. It was a natural fit, and Tittle became a regular on SportsByline. In 2011, radio station KTRB 860, in a bid to challenge giant KNBR in the local sports market, signed a 10-year deal as the A’s flagship station and, coincidentally, gave SportsByline a long-sought local outlet. “That’s when I got a whole new audience,” Tittle said. “But it lasted one year and they [860] went bankrupt.” Although SportsByline no longer has a traditional local ra-dio presence, Tittle developed a loyal group of listeners at 860 who have followed him via 21st century technology. “I know that my SportsByline audience is 90 per cent Bay Area,” Tittle said. “People listen online or with the tune-in app.” And that is why he can put a local spin on his “By-line” show, despite the national distribution. Recently when Brandon Inge, the former Athletic now in the Pirates orga-nization, was in the national news for an encounter with a fan at a game in Toledo, Tittle had lots to offer. Not only was he able to tell his audience about his personal dealings with Inge, but he also related a story of how as a teenager he and friends would heckle former Rangers outfielder Ce-

East Bay native Rick Tittle hosts weekend pregame and postgame shows on the A’s flagship station 95.7 The Game.


cil Espy. Then came a Reggie Jackson-vs.-fan anecdote and finally the tale of Ty Cobb going into the stands and beat-ing up a paraplegic heckler. All in all, typical Tittle: history and personal experience, firmly anchored in the East Bay. “I try to look at something in a little bit of a different way and try to add something that I think is unique to my show,” he said. “If I hear about a new NFL rule that you can’t lead with your head, I will liken that to when I played football at St. Mary’s, and I’ll bring up some sto-ries about NFL games I’ve seen — instead of just read-ing somebody else’s AP or ESPN story, and then saying, ‘What do you think?’ ” And what Tittle thinks doesn’t always mesh with ma-jority opinion. Take the Oakland Coliseum. Tittle loves it. “If that place was falling down, there were rats and you

couldn’t get there anymore, there were no trains and the parking lots were mud, then they’d need a new stadium,” he said. “But there’s nothing wrong with it, unless you want esthetics of Tiffany lamps and crystal toilets and Coke-bottle slides.” Despite his double duty, Tittle has managed to keep his stations straight. “I have started to give out the wrong call-in number a couple to times,’’ he said. His on-air gaffes have been minimal. “During the NHL lockout of 2004-05, I got mixed up on who was the Board of Governors. I forgot it was the own-ers. I thought it was the union, for some reason. And a caller pointed out how stupid I was At that point, all you can do is say, ‘You’re right, I’m wrong.’ ” The day Raiders owner Al Da-vis died, Tittle was filling in on 95.7. “Greg Papa called in and was, like, sobbing on the air with me,’’ he said. “It was kind of heavy.” He has become something of an Oakland spokesman, several times serving as MC of rallies for the city’s embattled teams. It reminded him of his roots. “My great-grand-father was at Oakland City Hall for the ribbon-cutting ceremony with President Taft,” Tittle said. “It was cool for me to stand on those same steps and emcee a rally.” An avid soccer fan, Tittle has

relatives in Europe and he’s been there a dozen times. He once wrote a column for the now-defunct European Soccer Weekly. “I would love to do a show all about soccer,” he said. “But it wouldn’t move the [ratings] needle.” He is a voracious reader, particularly of military his-tory. When a caller wondered aloud what a “Pyrrhic vic-tory” was, Tittle told the story of King Pyrrhus, who won a battle at too a high a cost. His explanation was informative and not condescending. In other words, typical Tittle. “I am always very courteous,” he said. “If they took the time to call you — guys don’t like making phone calls — you have to thank them for making that call.”

David Bush was on the sports staff of the San Fran-cisco Chronicle for 34 years, covering a variety of sports.

Tittle and Stomper are often seen together at the Coliseum and at A’s civic rallies.


By Leland Faust

Just Saying

Leland Faust is an honors grad-uate from UC Berkeley (econom-ics) and Harvard Law School. He was the founder of CSI Capital Management, where he served as chief investment officer from 1978 through 2011. He has rep-resented hundreds of pro athletes over his career.

Barron’s has named him 4 times to its annual list of the top 100

independent investment advisors in the country. He has also been named to the Sporting News’ list of the 100 most powerful people in sports, one of only two investment advisers ever to be included in that roster.

There is something wonderful about baseball traditions, passed from generation to generation. My dad took me to games, as I did my sons. Soon I will take my grandson. That’s off the field and fun, but sometimes traditions on the field morph into orthodoxy and a staunch refusal to rethink how things are done. Sometimes that’s just amusing, but it’s troubling when it comes at the expense of better baseball. Some troubling old practices, traditions if you will, put players in harm’s way. Even in baseball, a mostly no-contact sport, needless danger is ingrained. At home plate, batters become targets when pitchers in-tentionally throw fastballs to re-taliate for real or imagined slights. Say you homer and don’t run the bases at the “proper” speed or with the right demeanor. And say a pitcher with a fragile ego is prone to take offense. You had better suit up in full body armor for your next at-bat. Then too, catchers inten-tionally block home plate to try to prevent runners from scoring. The result: injuries to one or both parties. Ask Giants catcher Buster Posey how he liked his broken leg and long recuperation. Was this tradition good for Posey, the Gi-ants, the fans or baseball? I for one want to read accounts of action on the field, not hospital reports. It’s illegal for infielders to block bases. Likewise, it’s il-legal for base runners to go at the shortstop or second base-man covering for the double play, but it happens all the time. In my book, Giants infielder Marco Scutaro got a raw deal in last year’s NLCS playoffs when Cardinal Matt Holliday’s

takeout slide was allowed. Advice to the baseball establish-ment: forget old ways and impose new rules to protect play-ers. Advice to fans: if you like crashes, go to NASCAR. Then there is the tradition of keeping the instant replay out of play for most things. Sure, umps want to protect their turf. Sure, fans don’t want to see games dragged out. But baseball, being far more leisurely than, say, basketball, could easily accommodate a second look at messy or close plays. Why let a championship be decided by screw-ups? A team works hard for 162 games over the season, plays well in 19 playoff games, suffers a bad call, and loses a do-or-die game. Let’s start a new tradition, and let replays correct for human error. Stats are central to baseball tradition, and not just for bragging rights or fierce debate. Stats matter if they are meaningful and someone bothers to analyze them. Man-agement (both on and off the field) can use statistical anal-ysis to make better decisions. Is that “evidence-based” ap-proach used enough? Probably not. Let’s take a look. In the meaningless department, consider the old line score: five runs, 10 hits and two errors. Does anyone care about how many errors were committed? Does that stat tell us anything meaningful about the game? Reporting errors is someone’s dumb idea from 150 years ago (maybe it mat-tered then, I don’t know), and we just can’t let go. How about five runs, 10 hits and six walks? Or how about five runs, 10 hits and 11 left on base? Anything would be better than errors except maybe hit-by-pitch or balks. Just for old times’ sake, some stats are allowed to eclipse more important ones. Anyone with more than oatmeal for brains now knows that on-base percentage is a better mea-

sure of offensive value than batting average. Assuming equal power, which player do you want on your team: someone with a batting aver-age of .300 and an OBP of .315 or someone with a batting average of .280 and an OBP of .370? Honors still go to the guy with the highest batting average, and the box scores still reflect that average. But what matters more is getting on, regard-less of how. Why not change the stat we use the most to the much more informative one? Please skip the ex-cuse about making historical com-parisons harder. Does anyone really think Cy Young threw better stuff

than Justin Verlander? Was Nap Lajoie really a better hitter than anyone who has played in the last 50 years? Stats can guide decisions better than tradition. Take a look at the “don’t let Barry Bonds beat you” syndrome. You are on the mound. Tie game, man on first, Barry comes to the plate. If he hits a homer to win the game, it’s in your face. But if you walk Barry and the next

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The San Rafael Pacifics enjoy a popular following at Albert Field in San Rafael.

“No matter what day it is, you have to give people a reason to come to the ballpark.”

— Mike Shapiro, San Rafael Pacifics co-owner and general manager

Marin County has a rich history of base-ball tradition on the high school and junior college level, but the San Rafael Pacifics broke new ground last year when they became the first established professional baseball team in Marin County. Putting together a team of young men who were look-ing for a second chance to continue their pro baseball ca-reers was not an easy task, but Mike Shapiro, who worked for Major League Baseball for more than 20 years, had a dream, and he got busy making it happen. Shapiro, who worked as the Giants’ legal counsel from the late 1980s to the early 1990s, later spent time in the front of-fices of both the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals. In Atlanta he worked with such front office luminaries as John Schuerholz and Frank Wren, who turned the Braves into a perennial winning machine throughout the decade of the 90s. Last season the Pacifics offered an affordable ($10 for all tickets) and fun option for North Bay baseball fans. The team on the field won the league title, attracting nightly crowds of over 1,000 folks per game at the club’s home diamond, cozy Albert Park, located just a few blocks south

of downtown San Rafael. This year, Shapiro says the club is offering even

more incentive for fans to come out, as the Pacifics will have promotions and special events for practically all of their 42 home dates. The season, which runs from early June until late August, will feature such

special occasions as a Father’s Day game, a July Fourth game, both day games, and the return

of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee. Last year the 64-year-old former Terra Linda High star pitched eight innings and earned a victory, using a dazzling array of breaking balls to flummox opposing hitters. Kids’ games on the field between innings; a terrific con-cession stand run by Shapiro’s wife, Jane (they met when they both worked for the Giants); and the team’s mascot, a feathered character called Sir Francis the Drake, should keep fans in the North Bay flocking to the ball yard. This year, San Rafael will play in the new Pacific As-sociation, which includes two teams from Hawaii and one from Vallejo. Meanwhile, former major-league slugger Mike Marshall, who skippered the Pacifics to a title in their inaugural year of 2012 has moved to league commissioner, and the Pacifics have named James Frisbie, a former pro player, to manage. Frisbie will be assisted by former Oak-land A’s reliever Jeff Russell, the club’s pitching coach.

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There are a number of players from last year returning this summer. Most of the Pacifics are in their mid-20s and have had at least a year or two of experience at the minor-league level, so playing Independent League baseball (not affiliated with any major-league club) gives these fellows a chance to continue their dream of a possible shot in “The Show.” In baseball, there’s an old adage: You can never have enough pitching. The Pacifics feature a deep pitching staff; some 15 hurlers were vying for 11 available spots during the club’s spring training. The top three starters in the ro-tation are pretty well set however, as five-year pro Chris Scholl, who has had an eye-opening 3-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio in his pro career, is projected to be the club’s No. 1 starter. Scholl is a right-hander who spent five years play-ing in the Angels organization. Right-hander Tyler Pearson and lefty Steve Evarts ap-pear locked in at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots in the rotation. Pearson rebounded nicely from Tommy John surgery to be a workhorse down the stretch last year for San Rafael, win-ning a critical game in the playoffs. Evarts is a big, strong left-hander who had early success in the minors and is looking to get back in the groove after some struggles the last couple of seasons. The Pacifics also feature a deep bullpen, with former Baltimore Orioles draftee Colin Allen expected to be the Pacifics’ closer. Allen is a Colorado native who has six years of minor-league experience and is valued for his ma-turity and composure. Casey Russell, the younger of pitching coach Jeff Rus-sell’s two sons, will also get a shot at some innings. The Pa-cifics hope that one day Casey might match his older brother, James, currently a standout in the Chicago Cubs bullpen.

San Rafael will carry two, possibly three, catch-ers this season. Walnut Creek native Matt Cavanaugh is expected to be the starter, while Matt Quintero, who played in the Freedom League in Arizona, will provide backup help. First base should be in the capable hands of former Twins third-round pick Johnny Woodard. Woodard also will bat third in the lineup and supply plenty of power. Darrick Hale, who played shortstop for the Pacifics last season, will move over to second base to make room for Danny Gonzalez, who is an excellent fielder. Ryan Priddy is expected to play third base, but he has the versatility and experience to play other positions around the infield. Priddy, 30, will also provide the Pacifics with a veteran who can counsel younger players. Last year’s MVP, Maikel Jova, returns to right field and will bat cleanup. His power-hitting ability combined with Woodard and left-fielder Chase Fontaine, another holdover from a year ago, gives San Rafael a formidable punch in the middle of the lineup. Speedy Zach Pace, who in 2012 played center field and was the club’s leadoff hitter, may platoon this year with right-handed hitter Jamie McGraw. The Pacifics will play half of their 82-game sched-ule on the road, traveling to Hawaii and Vallejo, and also playing a series of games against Arizona Freedom League teams. For local fans, there will be night games during the week and weekend day games, and fans will tell you that last year’s inaugural season was fun and ex-citing. Independent minor-league baseball allows small communities such as San Rafael to experience great base-ball during the summer months.

Left, Pacifics first baseman Johnny Woodard hits a home run during the Pacifics’ championship-clinching victory over Maui. Above, The San Rafael Pacifics won their first North American league championship in 2012.


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My dad was a baseball fan to the core. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he was a lifelong Dodgers fan. He used to take me to a sun-baked Ebbets Field to see his beloved team. During a hot pennant race he would study the out-of-town scoreboard. I understood Dad rooting for the Dodgers against their opponents of the day, whether they were the Boston Braves or the arch-enemy Giants. But why did it matter who won a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs? It took me a long time to figure that out, but I finally absorbed the concept. If the Dodgers weren’t at home, he would reluctantly travel up to the Bronx to watch a Yankees game. If there was no major-league game avail-able, he’d go to a minor-league game or a semipro game. I re-member driving all the way to Trenton, N.J., to see the Tren-ton Giants play. As long as it was baseball. One afternoon in the spring of 1940, Dad bundled my brother and me into his Pack-ard coupe, told our mom we’d be back in a few hours, and headed for a field called Dexter Park in Queens. To be honest, my recollec-tions of the game are limited. I was 5 years old; my brother, Jerry, was 8. Dexter Park was rickety even then. The seating was on bleachers. The wood was rough and many a derriere acquired a variety of splinters, even through thick woolen trousers or corduroy knickers. Cracker Jack cost 5 cents for a rectangular box featur-ing a red-white-and-blue portrait of a sailor. I wasn’t par-ticularly interested in the caramel-flavored popcorn. What excited me was the prize that came deep down at the bot-tom of the box. I think it was a tiny tin airplane. The home team involved was a local semiprofessional club called the Bushwicks, named for a neighborhood in Brooklyn. They’d been around since 1917, and would con-tinue to play until the early 1950s. I think the players all had day jobs. Factory hands, longshoremen, auto mechanics or telephone installers, they’d take off their work clothes, put on their Bushwicks uniforms, pick up their gloves and play ball for owner Max Rosner. Major-league players, ex-major-leaguers who couldn’t give up the game, ambitious minor-leaguers and Negro League players would come by and put on a Bushwicks uniform and play for a game or two to pick up some extra greenbacks or just for fun. There are photos and records

(or at least legends) of Joe DiMaggio, Satchel Paige, Dizzy Dean, Hank Greenberg and Joe “Ducky” Medwick playing for the Bushwicks. Did you spot that name, Satchel Paige, on the list? Yes, the Bushwicks were playing integrated baseball long be-fore the Jackie Robinson era. When the Bushwicks took the field they didn’t look very different from any other baseball team of the era — unless Satchel Paige or Cool Papa Bell or Josh Gibson was in the otherwise lily-white lineup that day. But the visitors … The visitors that day were the House of David, and if you don’t know about the House of David, get ready to ex-

perience one of the most fasci-nating chapters in the history of this wonderful institution we call baseball. The House of David was a charismatic Christian com-munal movement established in Benton Harbor, Mich., in 1903. Its founders were Ben-jamin Franklin Purnell and Mary Stallard Purnell. They had previously been members of a sect called the Visitation Movement. They believed in a series of seven angelic mes-sengers predicted in the Book of Revelations, and eventually decided that they had received

a visitation of their own and that Ben Purnell had become the seventh messenger. Within three years, the House of David had grown into an agricultural commune owning thousands of acres on which it tended orchards and fields of grain. By now the commune had attracted several hundred members. The Purnells, believing in the ideal of healthy mind and healthy body, hit upon baseball as the ideal activity to develop physical and mental strength. And who could quarrel with that?The Purnells had a grand entrepreneurial spirit, too. They built an amusement park to help spread the gospel. I don’t doubt their sincerity, although the logic behind it somehow escapes me. They offered rides, including their own min-iature railroad, and band music — they even sent musical aggregations touring on vaudeville circuits. But the House of David baseball team was their great and lasting contribution to eccentric America. The players let their hair and beards grow in the tradition of the bib-lical prophets. They toured the nation playing exhibition games against local semipro teams like the Bushwicks, against Negro League teams, and occasionally against ma-

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jor-league teams. They became so popular that at one time there were no fewer than three House of David baseball teams traveling the country. Mostly, the House of David teams were made up of au-thentic members of the religious colony. But on occasion, professional players were hired to beef up the batting order. Scurrilous rumors suggest that some of the players wore false beards and wigs to fit in with the desired image of the House of David. Who were those hired players? There’s a society dedicated to researching the House of David base-ball club, and there’s a reconstituted House of David base-ball team that plays in Benton Harbor, using 1858 rules. Photos and records of the House of David teams show a remarkable array of talent. Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched for the Davids, as did Satchel Paige and Mildred “Babe” Didrickson. Racial integration is one thing, but no big-league club has yet welcomed its first female player. Pete Gray, the one-armed outfielder who made it to the American League, played for the Davids. Babe Ruth may or may not have played for this team. There is at least one team photo that includes the Bambino, and I’ve seen a photo of him wearing a baseball uniform and a sizable beard, but the whole thing may have been a publicity stunt, or the deal might have fallen through over financial terms. Because of the name House of David — sometimes referred to as the City of David or the Israelite House of David — and the players’ beards, a lot of people think this was a Jewish sect. Not so. House of David theology holds that Jesus was descended from the Hebrew King David,

and the beards were worn to honor the biblical prophets. The Purnells and their followers were Christians, but they regarded all Jews as their cousins, welcomed Jewish visi-tors to their resort and amusement park in Benton Harbor, and even built a synagogue for their use. After the death of Benjamin Purnell, the House of David suffered a series of schisms. Several organizations fielded House of David baseball teams, each claiming to be the authentic House of David. There was even an all-Afri-can American House of David team. This squabbling obvi-ously damaged the movement, with lawsuits and rumors of scandalous goings-on. The fact that members were re-quired to be celibate inevitably led to the decline of mem-bership when recruitment fell off. Eventually the original House of David quietly faded out of existence, although latter-day ministries and movements had established com-peting Houses of David, both Christian and Jewish, in Is-rael, Canada and the United States. I wish I had more detailed memories of that marvelous day at Dexter Park. That wonderful, long-ago day. Alas, what does a 5-year-old know of baseball, especially when there’s a box of Cracker Jack at hand with a tiny tin air-plane in it? Who was in the lineup that day? Did I, 5 years old and yearning for that toy airplane, see Ducky Medwick, Satch-el Paige, Dazzy Vance, Josh Gibson performing there in Dexter Park? The game ended. It was getting dark and chilly. I was wearing a scratchy woolen sweater, or at least I think I was, unless my imagination is filling in the gaps in a long-ago memory. Dad herded both us boys toward the Packard. A fog had arisen from somewhere; I remember Dad commenting on it. I worried that we would get lost in the fog on the way home. I must have fallen asleep in the car because the next thing I knew, it was morning and I was in my bed, wearing pajamas.

Even Babe Ruth (left) wore whiskers on occasion, as he spent the afternoon with the House of David bearded team. This 1928 House of David baseball team (above) was said to have won almost every game that year.


The Fresno Grizzlies are proud to have contributed to the San Francisco Giants’ journey to win the 2012 World Series. Considering 17 of the 25 Giants on the 2012 World Series roster once played in a Grizzlies uniform – in the words, they were Farm Grown in Fresno – the Giants’ second championship in the last three years had marks of Grizzlies all over it. The 2013 season, though, is a question of “Who’s next?” With upcoming prospects, the dedicated return-ing players, and a solid trio of coaches, the Grizzlies intend to contend in the Pacific Coast League playoffs, something they have not done since 1998, as well as de-velop Future Giants for more championships. The man leading the Grizzlies in 2013 is returning manager Bob

Mariano, who helped the Grizzlies finish with a winning record in 2012. “The biggest goal I have is I want to create an atmo-sphere where you want to come to the ballpark and work hard and have fun,” Mariano said in a 2012 interview. “You want to get the players ready, so that when they get a call-up, they are ready to go there and perform. This is all about the players and getting them ready.” That’s exactly what Mariano did. During the 2012 sea-son, 18 Grizzlies players got the call to wear the Giants uniform, such as Francisco Peguero, Jean Machi, and Yus-meiro Petit.

Petit was arguably the Grizzlies best pitcher of the year last season. He led the team in starts,

innings pitched and strikeouts. In his last start of the season with Fresno, Petit struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings. His best-for-last performance earned a September promotion to San Francisco.

Infielder Nick Noonan did not make his Major League debut with the Giants last sea-

son, but he could potentially crack the Giants’ 25-man roster in 2013. Noonan, who was added to the Giants’ 40-man roster this past winter, received the Grizzlies’ Offense Player of the Year award last season after pacing the team in games, at-bats, and hits. Noonan even set the Grizzlies’ record for most RBIs in a single game when he drove in eight on May 20th at Round Rock.

A top prospect to watch for with Fresno in 2013 is Chris Heston. The Florida native garnered the Eastern League (EL) Pitcher of the Year award last season after pitching the entire sea-son with Double-A Richmond. The 2012 EL mid-season and post-season All-Star started 25 games for the Flying Squir-rels and had an astounding ERA of 2.24. Heston could be the next big thing. The fun atmosphere away from the playing field at Chukchansi Park generates an incredible crowd. Promo-tions, such as Tecate Thursday (where all drinks are $1), Farm Grown Fridays (featuring fireworks and agriculture-centric activities), and Saturday give-aways provide all fans fun and value. Some of the Grizzlies noteworthy give-aways in 2013 are bobbleheads replicat-ing Farm Grown stars Matt Cain, Bran-don Crawford, Will Clark and Buster Posey, as well as a replica of the Giants’

2012 World Series Ring. For the competition outside the foul lines, the Grizzlies will look to continue their streak of being nominated for Promo of the Year by MiLB.com. For six consecutive sea-sons, the Grizzlies have been nominated for the promotion-al excellence award, with last year’s honorable nod being for Taco Truck Throwdown 2. There is always something enjoyable going on at Chuk-chansi Park, from promotional nights and giveaways to Fu-ture Giants donning Grizzlies uniform before their careers ascend to San Francisco. The beauty of Grizzlies baseball is you never know who or what you’ll get the chance to see.

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The 2013 Sacramento River Cats’ promotional schedule has been unveiled, which could only mean one thing: baseball season is upon us. So grab the family, a group of friends or a date and head out to West Sacramento’s Raley Field to catch some of the fun all summer long. While top-level baseball is the main draw, fans will be pumped to learn that promotions slated for the 2013 season are the best ever. Front and center this season, the River Cats are presenting a nine-part bobblehead series giveaway, one for the all-time best River Cat at each position. Fans have the opportunity to vote on some of Sacra-mento’s most talented players, including Cy Young Award winner Barry Zito, All-Stars Trevor Cahill, Nick Swisher and Carlos Gonzalez, and rookies of the year Bobby Cros-by, Huston Street and Eric Hinske.

While one position has been decided — pitcher Barry Zito — a weekly fan vote will decide the winner at the other eight positions. Fans can vote online at rivercats.com/vote or on their mobile devices at atmilb.com/poll-rc. The bobbleheads will be given away one at a time throughout the season on May 19, June 16 and 23, July 12-14, Aug. 4 and 18. Throughout the season, the River Cats feature recurring promotions every day of the week for all 72 home games. Don’t miss the opportunity to see 22 fireworks shows im-mediately following every Friday and Saturday home game, with Fireworks Fridays and Sutter Health Fireworks Saturdays. New this season is Free Parking Wednesdays,

Left, Raley Field, home of the Sacramento River Cats. Right, Josh Donaldson celebrates a walk-off home run.

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presented by Jiffy Lube. Fans can park free at every Wednesday home game (ex-cluding July 3). Also new this season are Throwback Mondays, presented by Cache Creek, fea-turing River Cats players wearing Sacra-mento Solons jerseys, Gus the Organ Guy playing the classics, peanuts and popcorn for 50 cents, and even bingo.

Other popular recurring promotions will be Miller Lite Thirsty Thursdays with $2 beer specials, Toyota Fam-ily Value Tuesdays featuring hot dogs and desserts for $1, and U.S. Bank Sunday Funday. The River Cats will also continue their tradition of theme nights. Bring Dad to the ballpark for the annual Fa-ther’s Day barbecue June 16 in the Kinder’s Bullpen BBQ area, or come on July 3 for the annual Independence Day Celebration. Special game tickets and barbecue packages are available for both of those high-demand events. You can also be part of history at a pair of games this

year: A “Grand” Celebration, commemorating the 1,000th River Cats home game, on June 22, and an as-yet-to-be-determined game early in the season where the Cats will honor the 10 millionth fan in Raley Field’s history. Theme nights returning from previous seasons include Military Appreciation Night, presented by the U.S. Army (May 18); Star Wars Night (June 15); Hot Rods and Cool Cats Block Party (June 23); Fin Fest Block Party (July 13); and Bark in the Ballpark (July 24. With all these exciting promotions, along with the River Cats gunning for their record seventh-straight Pa-cific Coast League division title, 2013 is shaping up to be one exciting season.


By Joe Ritzo

It looks to be another banner year for the San Jose Giants as the club chases history on the field while also hosting an all-star game at Municipal Stadium for the first time. San Jose enjoyed a terrific 2012 cam-paign, posting the top overall record in the North Division before falling short in the playoffs. This year, with a pros-pect-laden starting rotation, a group of exciting young position players and Andy Skeels return-ing as manager, the Giants will try to become the first team in league history to reach the playoffs in 10 straight seasons, which would be a California League record. The club will host the annual California-Carolina League All-Star Game on June 18. Some of baseball’s top prospects, representing 18 major-league teams and 18 minor-league affiliates, will descend upon Municipal Sta-dium as two of the nation’s elite Class-A Advanced leagues match-up in this exciting event. Additionally, the All-Star Home Run Derby and other related activities are scheduled to take place in San Jose. Skeels returns for his fourth year as San Jose’s manager. The Giants have reached the playoffs in all three seasons with Skeels at the helm, They won the Cali-fornia League championship in 2009 and again in 2011, when the team was honored as MiLB’s Class A Advanced team of the year. The Giants are expected to field one of the most tal-ented starting-pitching rota-tions in all of minor-league baseball this season. Former first-round draft picks Kyle Crick and Chris Stratton and fellow top prospect Clayton Blackburn should all find their way to San Jose at some point during the upcoming season. Outfielders Shawn Payne and Mac Williamson, two up-and-coming young hitters in the San Francisco farm sys-tem, are also penciled in to start the year with San Jose. For 26 years, the San Jose Giants have been providing ex-citing, affordable family entertainment in a traditional base-ball environment at Municipal Stadium. Fans enjoy some

of the best food in baseball at Turkey Mike’s BBQ while being close to the onfield ac-

tion. Kids and kids at heart have a ball at the Family Fun Zone’s bounce house, speed pitch, skee ball, T-ball, inflatable slide and batting cage, while adults en-joy drinks on the Beverage Deck and newly expanded Martinelli’s VIP Deck. The San Jose Giants will fea-

ture several promotions throughout the season, including KRTY Family Fridays, Mix 106.5

Saturdays in the Park, 94.5 KBAY’s Giant Sundays and Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free Sundays with a coupon from the Mercury News. Fans can also enjoy the expected return of popular theme nights such as Home-coming Night, Salute to the Military Night presented by Operation: Care and Comfort, Sons of Sicily Italian Night, and A Giant Luau, with other great new events planned at the ballpark throughout the summer. Fans will have the

opportunity to see the sky light up with nine spectacular postgame fireworks shows, including Opening Night (April 11), the All-Star Game (June 18) and the Fourth of July. And be sure to catch Giants baseball action on television this season, as up to 25 games will be aired live throughout most of Northern California on Comcast Hometown Net-work, Digital Channel 104.

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Third-year manager Webster Garri-son of the Stockton Ports expects to lead the team to a solid season. The Ports, Sin-gle-A affiliates of the Oakland Athletics since 2005, are primed for a great 2013 after falling below expectations in 2012. In 2012 the Ports ended the first half of the season 28-42 and finished 56-84 overall. Highlights of the sea-son included Athletics prospect Miles Head leading the league with a .382 bat-ting average and 18 home runs, whereupon he was promoted at the All-Star break to the Double-A Midland RockHounds. Head’s last at bat with the Ports was a home run. Josh Whittaker also showed power throughout the season, ending with 20 home runs to go with a .259 batting average. Despite their overall record, the Ports showed prom-ise, improvement and resolve. The team leaders included

Chad Oberacker, Sean Murphy, A.J. Kirby-Jones, Zach Thornton and Josh Bowman. Centerfielder Oberacker and righty hurler Murphy were both promoted to the Ports from the Low-A Burlington Bees early in the season. Oberacker led the team with 25 doubles and 25 stolen bases and Murphy won eight games during the season. In Murphy’s first outing, he retired 19 straight Visalia Rawhide batters in May. First Baseman Kirby-Jones finished with 21 home runs and 69 RBI. Thornton, a right-hander, had 16 saves, while RHP Bowman had 127 strikeouts.

With the approaching new season, the Ports welcome new members to the coaching staff, including pitching coach Jimmy Escalante and hitting coach Haas Pratt. Escalante comes to Stockton from the A’s Arizona Rookie League affili-ate. Pratt, on the other hand, is familiar to the organization. In the 2006 season

he played with the Ports and comes to Stockton after serving as hitting coach for the Low-A Burlington Bees in 2012. The Ports continue to maintain their

community endeavors off the field with their charitable organization, the Anchor Fund. The fund was established in 2007 to give back to the community through different projects, with a focus on youth centers and youth sports. In 2012, the organization donated ap-proximately $31,000 in funds and in-kind donations amounting to $192,000, including more than 21,000 tick-

ets to local nonprofit organizations, charities and schools. The funds go to support child-based community outreach programs in Stockton and San Joaquin County. Once again the Ports have teamed with Jackson Ran-cheria Casino & Hotel to support the Dameron Hospital’s “Sweet Success” diabetes program. Jackson Rancheria generously donated $25 for each of the 586 strikeouts by the Ports pitch-ing staff, totaling $14,650. The Ports look forward to the continued suc-cess of the Anchor Fund and Anchor Fund events in 2013. The Ports will continue hosting their successful community events, such as Baseball by the Books and 1963 alumni night. On April 6 the Ports hosted Pancakes with the Ports and fans got a chance to meet the en-tire 2013 Ports team while enjoying a

pancake breakfast provided by Martha’s All Natural. The Stockton squad is getting ready for a season sure to be filled with excitement. The promotions calendar is highlighted by 13 postgame fireworks shows, as well as other exciting promotions and giveaways. These include the Miles Head Bobblehead (June 8), A.J. Griffin Bobble-head (July 19), Pink Night (Aug. 23) and Fan Apprecia-tion Night on the final home game of the regular season (Aug. 25). To purchase tickets or book group outings, or for more Ports information, visit stocktonports.com or call 209-644-1900.

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I am glad to report that rumors of the Yankees’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. Coming into the season, the big stories were a lineup decimated by injuries, management’s uncharacteristic efforts to economize, and the ascendancy in the East of the Orioles and Blue Jays — who had acquired Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson and seemingly half the Florida Marlins’ roster. Well, guess what? The Yanks had a great first month, leading the majors in home runs, and battling—guess who?—the Red Sox for the division lead. As an old sage used to say, the more things change, the more they remain the same. As for the Jays, Reyes is hurt (big surprise), they dropped six of seven to the Yanks, and they look like, well, the Marlins. Still, it’s early … GM Brian Cashman is under orders to get under the $189 million salary cap for 2014. Because they have been over the cap for years, the team would suffer a 50 percent tax next year and thereafter on every dollar spent over the cap, whereas, if they do not exceed the cap, their tax will reset to 17½ percent. (Which means the A’s, among others, would have to find some other way to pay their team.) As a result, the Yanks didn’t re-sign Nick Swisher, a solid regular season player but stiff in the playoffs; Rafael Soriano, who filled in commendably for Mariano Rivera last year with 42 saves; Russell Martin, much beloved by the pitching staff but an automatic out when he wasn’t hitting a home run; and Raul Ibanez, who provided several heroics last fall. Adding to concerns about the lineup, Derek Jeter suffered a setback in his recovery from the broken ankle incurred in the 2012 playoffs, and is not expected back until after the All-Star break, which is also the earliest A-Rod is scheduled to return following hip surgery. Curtis Granderson, who hit the most homers in the majors the last two years (84), should be back in May after being hit by a pitch that broke his arm in his first spring training at-bat. Mark Teixeira injured his wrist in spring training but is also expected back soon, despite some setbacks.

So Cashman, who himself spent spring training in a wheelchair after a sky-diving mishap, got busy, adding veterans Kevin Youkilis, Travis Hafner, Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay, and re-signing Ichiro, who bounced back to hit .322 with the Yanks last year after a slow start in Seattle, to a two-year deal. Desperate? Time will tell, but Wells looks

determined to regain the form that landed him that huge $126 million contract (most of which the Angels had to eat upon trading him to the Yanks), hitting .294 with six HRs in April and raising the interesting question of who will sit when Granderson returns. After spending long periods on the DL in recent years, Hafner has been injury-free. He hit .305 with six HRs for the month, and looks like a serious hitter who fits in nicely in a lineup featuring the incomparable Robbie Cano (.313, 34, 93, with a Gold Glove last year) and speedy Brett Gardner. Unfortunately, Youk has experienced a recurrence of his back problems, and Francisco Cervelli, who was playing very well after claiming the starting catcher job, broke his hand and is expected to miss about six weeks following surgery.

Pitching has been, and should continue to be, a strength, beginning with the rotation. CC Sabathia has lost a little velocity since having his elbow cleaned out, but has been winning and should get stronger. Ageless wonders Andy Pettite (41 in June) and Hiroki Kuroda (38) have been superb, and Phil Hughes had some good outings. The bullpen is perhaps the best in the majors, with Dave Robertson, Joba Chamberlain and Boone Logan setting up the best ever, Mariano Rivera, who has bounced back from a torn ACL and went nine-for-nine in save opportunities in April. Old or experienced? We shall see, but my son Jack and I expect to be watching the playoffs in the fall … and we only watch one team.

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With the retirement of franchise legend quar-terback Mark Grieb, the SaberCats’ quest for their fourth Arena Football League title begins with a new commander on offense. And who better to replace the sure-fire hall-of- famer than record-setting dynamo Aaron Garcia. Garcia, assigned to the SaberCats shortly after Grieb’s retirement last November, brings 17 years of experience as well as over 55,000 passing yards and 1,196 touchdowns to the SaberCats’ top-rated passing offense. Gar-cia is the all-time Arena Football League leader in pass completions, passing yards and touchdowns. Look for the ’Cats to continue their assault on opposingsecondaries with the two-headed monster of returning wideout Samora Goodson (team-leading 114 receptions for 1,471 yards) and newcomer Jason Willis (101 receptions for 1,179 yards last year). Garcia and Willis both played for theSan Antonio Talons in 2012 and hope to continue their electric connection this year in San Jose. With the top five tacklers from last year’s squad all de-parted, the SaberCats will turn to a familiar name to lead a new-look defense: recent AFL Hall of Fame selection Cl-evan Thomas. Thomas, a five-time All-Arena selection and former defensive player of the year, previously played for the SaberCats from 2002 to ’08 and is the franchise leader

in interceptions with 50. Thomas joins a tal-ented secondary, led by new additions Ken Fontenette and J.C. Neal. Fontenette, previously of the Talons,

brings a nose for the football to San Jose, having tallied six interceptions and 29 pass breakups,

the second most in the league, a year ago. Neal, formerly a member of the Kansas City Command, displays excellent tackling

skills; he piled up 116.5 tackles last year, good for third most in the AFL. Returning

middle linebacker Francis Maka, 31.5 tackles and nine sacks last year, will man the middle of a defense looking to improve on its ninth overall defensive rating. Last year, the SaberCats finished with a 12-6 record but fell to the eventual champion Arizona Rattlers in the first round of the playoffs. Owner-head coach Darren Arbet re-turns for his 13th season with the team and is targeting the franchise’s first ArenaBowl appearance since 2008. Even with a lot of roster turnover on both sides of the ball this offseason, the SaberCats have high hopes for the upcoming campaign, with all eyes focused on earning the organiza-tion’s fourth ArenaBowl championship. Make sure to tune in this season on Comcast SportsNet and KNBR 1050 for all the fast and furious action both on the road and at home. Better yet, get out and see them live!

By Sam Drexler

Cats search for fourth title in 2013

SAN Jose Sabercats

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Game dates and times subject to change. All times are pacific time, all home games played at HP Pavilion at San Jose. All games are broadcast live on KNBR 1050 AM and viewed on Comcast SportsNet. SaberCats’ WR Samora Goodson.

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The 2012 season was one to remember for the San Jose Earthquakes, but it was really only a stepping stone to build off for 2013. Not only did the Earthquakes lead the MLS in goals (72), assists (73) and shots on goal (192), but they fea-tured a local kid who was bound to break all kinds of records. The excitement around the organization and throughout the fan base has reached fever pitch as everyone once again awaits what is to come — 90 minutes at a time. Once again, head coach Frank Yallop will look to his newly signed “designated player,” Chris Wondolowski, to do what he does best: score goals. The Bay Area native and crowd favorite garnered a remarkable 27 goals last season, tying the all-time single-season goal scorer, Roy Lassiter, who set the mark during Major League Soccer’s inaugural season in 2005. To help Wondowlowski, Yallop and general manager John Doyle reached out and snagged a veteran, Dan Gargan, as well as feisty Mike Fucito. Gargan, who joins the club after stints with Colorado, Chivas USA and, most recently, the Chicago Fire, joins a defensive side that was one of the hardest backlines in all the MLS last season. Fucito, who recently spent a season with the Portland Timbers, teams up with Wondolowski up front, giving him a chance to find his setup points to put the ball into the net. Returning in goal this season is four-year veteran John Busch. Last season, Busch recorded seven shutouts, with 77 saves. He will be seeing defenders Ramiro Corrales, who led defenders with seven assists. Also returning to the backfield this season are Justin Morrow, Steven Beitashour and Victor Bernandez. Along the midfield, fans will get to see the return of play-ers like Khari Stephenson, Rafael Baca, Sam Cronin and Shea Salinas. With a midfield that includes Marvin Chavez, who led the team with 13 assists in 2012, it’s only a matter

of time before the front men get an opportunity to find an open look at the net. This season, fans of the Earthquakes will get a chance to see promising newcomers, including

2013 MLS SuperDraft choice Tommy Muller; Ty Harden, who made his debut for San Jose against Real Salt Lake on March 3; Peter McG-lynn; and Dan Delgado. With all the new signings and anticipation

surrounding the Earthquakes for the 2013 season, it’s now a matter fulfilling — perhaps surpassing — the promise of last year.

Earthquakes look to build off stellar 2012

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The 25th annual Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend, June 21-23, highlights a diverse schedule at So-noma Raceway for the 2013 motor-racing season. In addition to NASCAR, the major event season will also include the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, IZOD IndyCar Series, FIA World Touring Car Championship, and So-noma Historic Motorsports Festival. NASCAR headlines the schedule as the series marks its 25th annual visit to Sonoma. The race has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable on the circuit, as tempers often flare on the road course’s tight turns. Race fans will also be treated to the NASCAR Pro Se-ries West race on Saturday, as well as the air show on the NASCAR circuit during pre-race ceremonies on Sunday. Drag racing fans will be treated to back-to-back weekends of action, highlighted by the 26th annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 26-28. All eight track records were broken in 2012, including a 327.43-mph blast by Spencer Massey in Top Fuel. The NHRA Division 7 Drag Races, pre-sented by Korbel, will kick off festivi-ties the weekend prior, July 19-21. The GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma, Aug. 23-25, marks the IZOD IndyCar

Series’ ninth annual visit to Sonoma Race-way and the series’ only stop in Northern California. Team Penske’s Ryan Briscoe took the checkers in 2012, becoming the seventh different winner over eight years of IndyCar racing in Sonoma. Drivers also encountered a modified road-course layout that resulted in more on-track passing and

plenty of excitement. The FIA WTCC will bring its international flair to So-noma for the second consecutive year, Sept. 7-8. The in-augural touring-car event was well received by Northern

California race fans, and the drivers were delighted with their first visit to the challenging circuit. The weekend will again feature an action-packed schedule on Sunday, with two 13-lap main events. Historic car racing will take center stage during two unique weekends, including the Sonoma Historic Motor-sports Festival (May 18-19), which will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Corvette, and the Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge, Oct. 5-6. The raceway will not host an AMA Pro Road Racing event in 2013. AMA Pro Road Racing has been featured on the raceway calendar since 1993; however, track man-agement indicated that current conditions within the mo-torcycle industry and the economy at large did not provide the necessary confidence to promote a financially feasible event in 2013. For tickets or more information, call 800-870-RACE (7223) or visit racesonoma.com or ticketmaster.com.

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May 18-19: Sonoma historic Motorsports Festival

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series invade Sonoma Raceway on June 21-23 for the 25th Toyota/Save Mart 350.


World-class racing in Monterey Not only is it the scene for jaw-drop-ping moments in racing, but Mazda Race-way Laguna Seca is also revered as racing Mecca among the international motors-ports community. The 2013 season fea-tures five major race events. From sports and prototype cars to motorcycles and historic race cars, visitors will be able to see and feel all the action up close. For those who favor environmentally conscious high-tech racing, the American Le Mans Monterey features racing with a green alternative-fuel focus. The May 9-11 weekend features multiple classes of cars on the track at the same time to provide nonstop passing and plenty of pit lane activity with frequent driver changes. The world’s elite motorcycle riders will be at Mazda Race-way Laguna Seca to compete for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, featuring the MotoGP World Championship July 19-21. These daring riders provide heart-pumping action while at-tacking the course in close quarters and knee-dragging fash-ion. Even non-motorcycle fans can appreciate the sound, speed and excitement. The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is a museum bursting to life Aug. 16-18. Car enthusiasts who appreciate the past and want to see authentic period-correct cars on the track visit Monterey each year for a celebra-tion of car culture. The 2013 focus is on the Chevrolet Corvette, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The Continental Sports Car Festival, pow-ered by Mazda, will feature the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Sept. 7-8. Fans will see high-performance Daytona Prototypes in this exclusive sports car racing series of North America. Superstar drivers provide close rac-

ing in both the prototype division and the GT class production-based sports cars. Returning to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the FIM Superbike World Champi-onship features riders, teams and manufac-turers racing high-performance bikes very

similar to the ones right off the showroom floor. There is plenty of nail-biting racing to enjoy, with two races during the weekend. This is the one chance to see these interna-tional riders, as it is the series’ only visit to the United States. Complementing the events is the bustling Yamaha Mar-ketplace, where visitors can stroll through shopping out-posts and select from a variety of refreshments. The Mar-ketplace also features interactive activities for race fans of all ages, exhibits of cars and motorcycles from premier companies, as well as contests and giveaways. For more information, to reserve camping, rent a hos-pitality suite or purchase tickets, call 800-327-7322 or visit MazdaRaceway.com.

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starting lineups throughout nonconference play. Matt Carroll of Valley Christian HS and Saint Ignatius graduate Matt Lopez have rotated in and out at first base. Jon Nelson, Dane Lund and Sheldon Daquio-ag have all gotten experience behind the plate this year.

During weekend series, San Jose State opponents face two left-handed starters and a righty. Senior left-hander David Wayne

Russo will make Friday night starts down the stretch with righty D.J. Slaton picking things up on Saturday. Junior lefty Johnny Melero rounds out the rotation mak-ing Sunday starts. Senior Jason Kafka began the season in the bullpen, but then worked his way into a few midweek starting jobs. His first career start as a Spartan came Feb. 26 against the University of San Francisco. His first win as a starter was a 10-3 victory over longtime rival Fresno State in March. San Jose State will have the veteran leadership of nine seniors down the stretch. This is the Spartans’ final year in the Western Athletic Conference before mak-ing the jump to the Mountain West Conference in 2014, joining a strong group that includes 2012 NCAA Re-gional attendees Dallas Baptist and University of Tex-as at Arlington, along with University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas State, Seattle University and California State University, Bakersfield.

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* Mountain West Conference gameAll times are local and are subject to changeListen to San Jose State football on KLIV, 1590 AMVisit sjsuspartans.com for the latest news on Spartan football

At the dawn of the 2013 season, new head coach Dave Nakama commended his San Jose State University baseball team for making it a smooth transition for him and his staff. Nakama brought championship-level ex-perience to the Spartans from his 20-plus years of coaching college baseball. In 10 years as an assistant at Stanford, Nakama coached in four College World Series appear-ances (1997, 2002, 2003, 2008). When he was head coach at Mission College in San Jose, Nakama’s team qualified for the California Community College state championship in back-to-back seasons (1995-96). The Hawaii native was the Coast Conference coach of the year in 1996. Aiming for that same success now with SJSU, Nakama has the Spartans playing aggressively. Putting runners in motion and testing the opponent’s defense nicely fits the style of speedsters Ander Mercurio and Tim Quiery. Mer-curio, the center fielder, is flanked by seniors Michael Ger-lach in left and Nick Schulz in right. Schulz produces most of the lineup’s power numbers behind table-setters Gerlach and Mercurio at the top of the order. Quiery serves as a fourth outfielder while making the majority of his starts as the designated hitter. Nakama and his staff wasted no time giving every-one on the roster a shot on the field, regardless of class or experience. Spartan faithful have seen a number of

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Coming off a successful first year under new head coach Dan O’Brien and his staff, Santa Clara baseball looks to con-tinue to make strides in 2013. Last year, the Broncos improved by an impressive nine games, going from 17 wins to 26. It was the most wins since the team won 33 in 2008. “Year one was pretty crazy,” said O’Brien. “When I look back at all that was accomplished in such a short period of time, I feel great about our foun-dation and the future of the program. The biggest differ-ence this year has been the transition from people getting to know us to fully supporting us. Everyone was supportive last year, but now I feel like they’re on board. It’s an amaz-ing feeling when people all around you are asking how they can help. We can accomplish anything with that kind of attitude and support.” Several key Santa Clara players return from last year, including Greg Harisis, Matt Ozanne and Justin Viele. Ha-risis led the Broncos in hitting with a .398 batting average, eight doubles, one home run and 13 RBI. He scored 30 runs and swiped six bases. Ozanne was second on the team with four home runs and had 17 RBI. He hit .261, with 13 steals. Viele was the only Bronco to start and play in every game, while showing his slick glove at shortstop. Viele hit .242 but had a team-high 22 walks and 13 hit-by-pitches to post a .378 on-base percentage. On the mound, Santa Clara features Friday starter Tommy Nance and WCC Pitcher of the Month for Febru-ary Powell Fansler, as well as relief aces Max Deering and Mike Couch. Joining the team will be 12 newcomers, including nine freshman and three junior transfers. Casey Munoz, an out-fielder from San Diego, leads the transfers, while Jake Stef-fens of Phoenix could crack the Broncos’ starting rotation. Also joining the team will be Jose Vizcaino Jr., son of for-mer San Francisco Giant Jose Vizcaino. “Our goal this year is to reach our ceiling and break through it,” said O’Brien. “No crystal ball predictions here, but I can promise that every man in this program will give everything he has to help find that ceiling. We’re going to be a ball club that competes from the first pitch to the last, a resilient team that can take a punch, a bunch of guys who care about each other and will make sacrifices for one an-other — ballplayers that get dirty and love it. If you come watch the Broncos play this year, you’ll leave proud.” Bronco baseball is about playing the game the right way in all aspects. It should come as no surprise that O’Brien values balance on his teams. “I like that this team is balanced,” said O’Brien. “That’s what we strive for in our development and our recruiting.

We are solid on the mound, defensively, at the plate and on the bases.”

Looking back on his first year at Santa Clara, O’Brien had several fond memories. “My first ballgame as

a Bronco was about as special as they come, especially as I watched the seniors truly enjoy the moment. On the road we were

playing a ranked team in extra innings and they had the bases loaded with no outs in the bottom of the 10th and we ended up winning, which was pretty special. Then to cap the week off with four more great wins and to receive national attention in the polls in our first week made the whole experience all pretty amazing.” O’Brien will look to continue his work of restoring Bronco baseball, with a winning trip to Omaha the ulti-mate goal.

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Stanford has been especially tough at Stanford Stadium, going 30-3 dating back to 2007. With a 7-0 record at home in 2012, Stanford notched its 10th undefeated home season and second in the past three years. In its past 14 home games, Stan-ford has outscored the opposition 527-301. The talent coming out of Stanford also is at an all-time high. In 2012, Andrew Luck became the fourth Stanford quarterback to be selected with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, joining Bobby Garrett

(1954), Jim Plunkett (1970) and John Elway (1983). In the 2012 draft. David DeCastro was taken at No. 24 by the Pittsburgh Steelers and was the first offensive line-man selected. Coby Fleener, taken in the second round at No. 44 by the Colts, was the first tight end to go, and offen-sive tackle Jonathan Martin went to Miami in the second round with the 42nd pick. Never before had four Stanford players been taken in the first two rounds. In addition, Stanford led all schools with nine rookies on NFL active rosters at the end of the 2012 season. No other Pac-12 program boasted more than six. With talent such as All-America left guard David Yan-key on the roster in 2013, Stanford seems more than ready to add to its collection of 10 All-Americans since 2009. Luck engineered the nation’s seventh-ranked scoring of-fense (43.2 points per game) in 2011, but Stanford has been characterized by its stout defense as much as its high-scoring offense. Last season, the Cardinal defense led the nation in sacks with 4.07 per game for 346 yards in losses and was the Pac-12’s stingiest defense at 17.2 points per game. If you don’t already have tickets, the best bet is to con-tact the ticket office at 1-800-STANFORD (782-6367) or via gostanford.com.

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Stanford Cardinal

2013 FOOTBALL SCHeDuLeSep. 7, Sat. San Jose State TBA Sep. 14, Sat. @ Army West Point, NY 9:00 a.m.Sep. 21, Sat. Arizona State* TBA Sep. 28, Sa. @ Washington State* TBA Oct. 5, Sat. Washington* TBA Oct. 12, Sat. @ Utah* TBA Oct. 19, Sat. UCLA TBA Oct. 26, Sat. @ Oregon State* TBA Nov. 7, Thu. Oregon* TBA Nov. 16, Sat. @ USC* TBA Nov. 23, Sat. California* TBA Nov. 30, Sat. Notre Dame TBA Dec. 7, Sat, Pac-12 Championship Game TBA

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The Bay Area has seen considerable success on the football field in recent years. As the 49ers pre-pare to bring NFL football down the Peninsula, the college landscape has also shifted. The Stanford Car-dinal is enjoying its time at the center of the football universe with impressive students-turned-NFL pros-pects and a consensus preseason top-five team by the national media. The Cardinal also has a compelling home schedule, and season tickets have already gone at record speed with the likes of UCLA, Oregon, Cal and Notre Dame coming to Stanford Stadium. Stanford football has been on an incredible journey, with unprecedented success on the field and revamped fan activi-ties at the stadium. Stanford has proven itself as one of the nation’s elite football programs. Consider that Stanford is one of only two programs in the country with three BCS bowl appearances and three top-10 AP poll finishes in the past three years. Not even defending national champion Ala-bama can claim that. Also, no other program has more BCS bowl victories in the past three seasons than Stanford’s two. Stanford is the only program in the country to have played in three different BCS bowl games, winning the 2011 Orange Bowl over Virginia Tech, losing the 2012 Fi-esta Bowl in overtime to Oklahoma State, and winning the 2013 Rose Bowl over Wisconsin. With a combined record of 35-5 the past three seasons, Stan-ford has produced the nation’s third-best winning percentage (.875) while being ranked in 44 consecutive AP polls, marking the program’s longest continuous stay in the rankings, eclipsing the streak of 43 from 1969 to 1972. That era culminated with Rose Bowl victories in 1971 and ’72 against Ohio State and Michigan, respectively, the last time the Cardinal would hoist the trophy in “The Grandaddy of Them All” until 2013.

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Cal football has long been part of the fabric of the University of California and the Berkeley community. The Golden Bears are proud of a program that’s been around since 1886, with the picturesque Memorial Stadium making its debut 90 years ago with a 9-0 Cal victory over Stan-ford in the 1923 Big Game. With a modern and renovated Memorial Stadium re-opening in 2012 after one season of playing home games at San Francisco’s AT&T Park, the special feeling of being in Strawberry Canyon on a beautiful Saturday in the fall with more than 60,000 people coming together from near and far for a common purpose has become even more special. First-year head coach Sonny Dykes understands the im-portance of Cal football to the community. “This is Cal’s team,” Dykes said emphatically. “This is our alumni’s team, this is our students’ team, this is Berke-ley’s team, and really the East Bay’s and the whole Bay Ar-ea’s team. It’s critical for our fans and our community to feel like they are being engaged and are a part of the program.” “When they reach out to the community, they’re doing both themselves and the community a favor, and that’s what it’s all about,” said longtime fan Rich Mangum, who got his first taste of Cal football selling programs at games in 1948. Dykes embraces the notion that if Cal football wants the love and support of the community that it’s a two-way street. “The two go hand-in-hand,” Dykes said. “If people are going to support you and be appreciative of what you do then you have to do the same thing for them.” Along with his staff and play-ers, Dykes has been doing just that since his hiring last December. One of his first official func-tions as Cal’s head coach was an appearance at Haas Pavilion for a men’s basketball game against UNLV. Along with his wife, Kate, and young daughters, Ally and Charlie, Dykes mingled with fans for about an hour prior to the game before the family was introduced to the crowd during an on-court appearance at a first-half timeout. But it was far more than a one-time deal. Dykes and members of the Cal football program have been regulars at campus events over the past several months, hitting

Haas Pavilion as an entire team to cheer the Bears on to a key Pac-12 victory over UCLA in February and also making ap-pearances at women’s basketball games. In addition, Dykes has been seen at base-ball games and rugby matches at Evans Diamond and Witter Rugby Field. He even surprised the staff of the Daily Cal when

he showed up in the newsroom for an interview with the student newspaper’s sports editor. “You want to be accessible,” Dykes said. “That’s a big deal because it helps fans connect with us better the more they know us and see myself, our players and our staff in the community. It helps them identify with us and makes them more supportive of our program when they have an understanding of what we’re like as people. That helps them appreciate us more, and we get a chance to get to know them and appreciate them more as well.” Dykes has a firm grasp on the importance of his role on campus and in the community. “As a college football coach you have a pretty big plat-form, people listen,” Dykes said. “There’s a certain respon-sibility that goes with that to help make your community a better place. We want to reach out to people who haven’t been reached out to before. A football program is a big group of people and when you get that many people to-gether they can do something pretty special.” In addition to showing support for other Cal teams, Dykes has simply enjoyed the community he is now a big part of. The Piedmont resident brags about not having to

get on the freeway during his 10-15 minute commute to the office through Oakland and Berkeley city streets, and it would not be out of the ordinary to see Dykes at a local eatery (Top Dog and Zachary’s Pizza have come up a lot in conversations) or getting some exercise in during frequent walks he takes through campus typically with Garret Chachere of his coaching staff. With Dykes, it’s important to be genuine and this is the real Sonny Dykes. “You’ve got to be who you are,” Dykes said. “Whatever your per-sonality is and whatever you’re comfortable doing that’s who you’ve got to be. The important thing is that you are real. People

By Kyle McRae

California Golden BearsConnecting with the community

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* Pac-12 Game

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can sense when you’re not being authentic and genuine. The worst thing you can do is fake it if that’s not really who you are.” “It was clear from the first moment that I met Sonny Dykes that his values, his openness and his dreams and aspirations were perfect fits with those of our campus,” Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour said. “His priority is connecting with his student-athletes, coaches, fans and community so that as the leader of our football program, he can help make a difference in their lives. There’s no doubt in my mind that he is going to be wildly successful at that and more!” And it’s more than embracing the importance of his role, reaching out to the public and the media, and enjoy-ing the community he lives and works in. Dykes has also invited the community in with the most notable example being open practices, an increasingly rare sight in the cur-rent landscape of college football. “I really did enjoy the open practices,” Mangum said. “It was a welcoming feeling. I have been really impressed with

the entire staff and their openness, candidness and warmth.” “We try to share ideas with lots of different people,” Dykes said. “I’m just a big believer in relationships. It’s all about relationships, getting to know people and appreciat-ing them and feeling comfortable with them.” Having fans at workouts has also proved to be beneficial and motivational for the players. “It kind of makes it more like a game with the fans here,” Bryce Treggs said. “It helps the practice to make it more like a game situation.” “It definitely benefits our players,” Dykes added. “They get to know the fans, they work harder as a result of appreciating the fans and the student body more. It builds an atmosphere of everybody working together. I think that’s really important. We have open practices so people can come out and connect with our players and see what’s going on. We’re trying to edu-cate and graduate our players and win football games. I en-courage people to come take a look.” Fans will have several chances to do just that during the upcoming 2013 season when the Bears play seven home games at Memorial Stadium, including three in a row to kick off the campaign against Northwestern (Aug. 31), Portland State (Sep. 7) and Ohio State (Sep. 14). Cal will also host Pac-12 opponents Washington State (Oct. 5, Homecoming), Oregon State (Oct. 19), Arizona (Nov. 2) and USC (Nov. 9, Joe Roth Memorial Game). Season tickets are available now by calling (800) GO-BEARS or visiting CalBears.com.

Sonny Dykes is introduced along with his wife, Kate, and daughters Ally (left) and Charlie.

Sonny Dykes mingles with players, family, friends and fans after the team’s 2013 spring game at Memorial Stadium.

Cal linebacker Nick Forbes signs autographs and meets fans following the team’s 2013 spring game at Memorial Stadium.


Saint Mary's Gaels

Sporting shades in the California sun, barefoot on a silky patch of sand, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors with friends and teammates. Until this spring, this wouldn’t have been the typical de-scription of competitive volleyball at Saint Mary’s College of California. Many are only familiar with sand vol-leyball once every four years in the Sum-mer Olympics, but the Gaels’ volleyball program recently added sand volleyball to its schedule, es-sentially keeping its players busy all year round.

The inaugural season began in the spring in Moraga, with Saint Mary’s opening the year with a 5-0 win over longtime rival Santa Clara. The Gaels also added wins over 10th-ranked Stanford, Pacific, Sacra-mento State and USF. Home matches are played at Moraga Commons, less than a mile from campus. The sand volleyball season is headed

by indoor assistant coach Brent Crouch, with indoor head coach Rob Browning riding shotgun for the spring. “Sand volleyball is a different game from indoor, but

it has helped our team improve in so many ways,” said sophomore Milena Popovic. “Since there are only two of us playing on the sand, we are forced to learn to read and react to things much faster.” In indoor volleyball, each team sends six players onto the court, and there is more specific positioning. On the sand, teams are made up of two players, and mobility is limited. Thus, an emphasis is put on teamwork and versatility. “Playing outdoors has brought up a lot of new challeng-es with communication and ball control,” said Jordan Shaw, a junior from Woodside. Fellow junior Natalie Loos added: “The style of vol-leyball is completely different from indoor. You only have two people on a side and you have to be good at every skill, rather than indoor, when you are more spe-cialized.” Being outdoors is also a major change from the tradi-tional volleyball season at Saint Mary’s. The weather is always a variable, and the wear and tear is different than it is on hardwood. “I really like it because it is much easier on your body than it is indoors,” said Loos, who opened her sand vol-leyball career with a win in straight sets over Santa Clara. Saint Mary’s will play eight matches this season, and competition will be fierce, with matches against third-ranked USC and Stanford. Even with the tough competi-tion, players welcome the challenge. “I love having the opportunity to play outdoors and learn how to play the same sport in a completely differ-ent setting,” said Shaw. Sand volleyball has already garnered great reviews from players, and fans have filled Moraga Commons to watch the matches. “The turnout from the community has been fantastic, as is the atmosphere at Moraga Commons,” said Crouch. For more information about Saint Mary’s sand vol-leyball or any other of the school’s intercollegiate sports, visit the Gaels’ official athletic website at SMCGaels.com.

By Nick Sako

2013 brings new brand of volleyball to Saint Mary’s

Junior Danica Medivil returns a serve for the inaugural Saint Mary’s sand volleyball team.


2013 brings new brand of volleyball to Saint Mary’s

Join the 2013 Googie and Friends Fundraiser Golf Tournament on Aug. 12 at the Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland. The event benefits five Oakland junior golf programs that combined reach over 2,000 young people each year. Leon-

ard “Googie” Kirtley, in whose honor the tournament is named, turns 90 a day before the event. He has spent most of his adult life being a member of numerous golf clubs and serving on their committees and boards. For more information, call 510-569-555 or write playmetro.com/google.

Leonard ”Googie” Kirtley and Oakland Vice Mayor Larry Reid, District 7 council member.

Googie and Metropolitan Golf general manager Shelley Hara.

The First Tee executives April Kenyon and George Maxe.

San Francisco Bay Bombers general manager Jim Fitzpatrick guards his fallen captain, Vicki McEwen, at the 2013 roller derby season opener. Photo credit: Mike Ko/Silicon Valley Designs.

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Out of the Park, Art of BaseballApril 4 - May 25, 2013George Krevsky Gallery. 77 Geary Street, San Francisco.GeorgeKrevskyGallery.com

(Below left)Robert Marosi BustamenteBuster Posey at Bat2013, mixed media on canvas36 x 48 inches

(Below) Richard Blakely“Big Baseball”2013, watercolor on paper16 x 11-1/2 inches


After spending the final 22 games of a grueling NCAA Division II schedule as the only pitcher on the Sonoma State University softball team in 2012, two-time All-American senior Samantha Lipperd finally has some help. Much to the surprise of the Seawolf faithful, Lipperd’s “help” is proving to be much more than that. Ten months removed from graduation at Prospect High School in San Jose, Amanda Llerena has burst onto the scene as yet another threat to opposing teams in the Cali-fornia Collegiate Athletic Association, and it didn’t take long for Llerena to make a statement. In her collegiate de-but in SSU’s second game of the 2013 season, the 5-foot-7 right-hander turned in an impressive outing, striking out 10 batters without allowing a walk to lead Sonoma State to a 6-1 win over the Academy of Art. Through Llerena’s first 20 appearances, not only has she mirrored the strikeout excellence of her senior team-mate, but she has rarely given up a walk. With one of the best, if not the best, walk-to-strikeout ratios in the nation, the freshman has allowed just 20 walks to go along with 123 strikeouts in 119 innings of work. Walking 0.17 batters per inning is almost unheard of, and to have that kind of number as a first-year player is quite rare. “For a freshman to have so much control and not givingup very many walks, it’s incredible, especially against strong and unforgiving competition,” said Sonoma State

head coach Jennifer Bridges, now in her fourth year at the helm of the program. “Amanda has pitched some strong games so far this year, and having the

confidence and composure not to be afraid to throw her pitches around the

zone shows that she has a lot of trust in not only her pitches, but herself as well.”

While many think that Division II competition isn’t as strong or as exciting as the competition that Division I teams like Cal and Stanford experience, Sonoma State plays in a conference that continually fields highly com-petitive teams. CCAA programs have won or played in the national championship game three times out of the last five years, and that doesn’t include Hawaii Pacific, a West Re-gion team and member of the PacWest Conference, that won it all back in 2010. If that doesn’t spell fear for an inexperienced freshman, I don’t know what would, and neither does her coach. “You don’t see fear when you see Llerena pitch,” said Bridges. “You know it’s there, but she’s probably got some of the best composure as a pitcher that I’ve ever seen, espe-cially as a freshman.” For her part, Lipperd is ready to carry the team on her back in her final collegiate campaign, just as she has done for the better part of the past two seasons (she led the nation with 396 strikeouts last year). Now, with Llerena on hand to further flummox opposing batters, 2013 is fixing to be a very special year for the Sonoma State softball program.

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aggie baseball preview With a roster that boasts just six se-niors, the UC Davis baseball team will rely on experience in the field and youth in the starting rotation to carry it through the 2013 season. The Aggies hope the combi-nation is a winning one. The Aggies will lean on junior Harry Stanwyck and sophomore Spencer Koopmans to anchor a starting rotation that saw last season’s three top starters graduate. In 2012, Stanwyck made 24 appearances, all out of the bullpen, and posted a 2.21 ERA. His longest outing was four innings, which he did twice last season. The Cas-

tro Valley native struck out 32 over 40.2 innings, and was second on the team in batting-average-against with .236. Koopmans made five starts over 16 appearances last sea-son, pitching 39 innings overall. Senior Ben Burke and junior Evan Wolf will also spend time in the rotation. Burke started three games last season, with his longest outing coming against San Jose State on May 15, when he went 5.2 innings, surrendering two runs. Wolf acted as the team’s fourth starter, starting all nine of his appearances. His best start came in a midweek matchup against USF, when he went 6.2 innings, giving up just two runs while striking out three en route to a 5-2 victory. “When you lose three weekend starters (Dayne Quist, Anthony Kupbens and Tom Briner) in the same year, that’s a pretty big blow,” second-year head coach Matt Vaughn said. “We’re going to be a lot deeper in our pitching staff. The encouraging thing is that during the fall and leading up to the season, we’ve done a really good job throwing strikes. Whenever you can do that, you’re going to give yourself a chance to win baseball games.” On offense, the Aggies’ biggest strength will come at the hot corner with senior Paul Politi. The senior third baseman started all 57 games at third base and was the team’s offensive leader in 2012. Politi batted.345 and drove in 32 runs, both team highs. He was clutch when the Ag-gies needed him, hitting .377 with runners on base.

aggie Softball preview Last season, UC Davis was one of four teams that entered the final week of the 2012 season with a shot at ending as Big West Conference champions. Falling short of their ultimate goal, the Aggies have been working hard, recruiting strategically and preparing themselves for another chance to return the

conference crown back to Davis. Krista Bava, a junior transfer from Utah State, is one of eight players vying for three coveted spots in the outfield. Throughout the fall season and spring practices, competi-tion has been fierce as seniors JJ Wagoner, Megan Guzman

and sophomore Cassandra Ginnis, a returning starter, will battle Bava, redshirt freshman Jasmine Lee and a talented group of newcomers for a spot in the starting lineup. Making their debuts for UC Davis and expected to con-tribute in numerous ways this season are freshmen Gretch-en Diekman, Catherine Guidry and Kaila Olson. The Aggies’ depth chart is also challenging student-athletes in unique ways; sophomore Kayla Tyler has been training all fall and winter to sharpen her skills at both third base and shortstop to provide UC Davis’ lineup with an additional layer of flexibility. Other returning Aggies whose names are found on the infield chart include junior Chandler Wagner (2B) and red-shirt sophomore Amy Nunez (1B). Challenging Nunez for playing time at first is junior Jessica Barrett; also transferring to UC Davis this season and expect-ed to compete against Wagner at second is Kimberly Pena. To have a chance of earning a postseason berth at one of the 16 regionals, let alone a shot at winning a confer-ence title, a softball team needs pitchers with durable arms and an arsenal of pitches. Led by sophomore Justine Vela, last season’s Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year, Con-ference Pitcher of the Year and All-Big West First Team selection, and by three-year letter-winner Jessica Thweatt, the Aggies have the starting rotation needed to make a le-gitimate run to a conference championship once again.

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39th U.S. INVITATIONAL HEAVY EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIP

PUTTING THE STONE

Regular StyleThis event is the same as the Olympic Shot Put except that a smooth rounded stone weighing just over 17 lbs for the men and 11.6 lbs for the women. The stone is delivered from behind a 6” high x 4’-6” long “trig” (toeboard) and must be put from in front of the shoulder using one hand only.

PUTTING THE STONE

Braemar or Standing Style

This event is similar to the Regular Style except that a 26.6 lb. (16 lb. for women) stone is used and no run-up is allowed. The number of attempts, measurements and fouls are the same as the Regular Style.

SCOTTISH HAMMER

The hammer head is round and made of metal and the handle or shaft is made of cane. The overall length is 50” and the weight is either 12 lbs. (women’s light), 16 lbs. (men’s light/women’s heavy), or 22 lbs. (men’s heavy.) The hammer is thrown standing style with the throwers facing away from the throwing area. Throwers usually take the hammer three times around their heads, before releasing it. First, they make sure their feet are firmly planted on the ground, sometimes using blades dug in the ground. Under Scottish rules, their feet must not move until after the hammer is released. The number of throws, measurements and foul rules are the same as the Weights for Distance.

WEIGHT FOR HEIGHTThe Weight for Height is a block or ball weight to which a ring handle is attached. It has a total weight of 28, 42 or 56 lbs, depending on the class of the thrower. The objective is to throw the weight up and over a bar similar to that used in pole vaulting. The competitor is only allowed to use one hand. The starting height of the bar is the lowest requested by the athletes. Competitors may pass until the bar reaches the height where they wish to enter the competition. Once they start to throw, they must compete each time the bar is raised. Each competitor is allowed three attempts to clear the bar at each height. If the weight touches the bar on its way over, but does not dislodge the bar, it is considered a successful throw. If two or more competitors fail at the same height, then the one with fewer misses at the previous height is considered the winner.

A new spin on an old sport. The Spin for Height seems to have settled in as a regular part of the competition and will be seen in the Sunday U.S. Championship. In this event you will see the throwers spinning up to – rather than standing under – the bar and releasing for attempts at higher throws than with the older technique.

TOSSING THE CABER One of the strangest and most ancient games of Bonny Scotland is throwing the

caber, than which there is probably no more severe test of muscle and skill. The game has been played by the hardy Scots since the earliest times and is still one of the featured events on the programs of all athletic contests. The caber is a long section of wood, tapered so that it is noticeably smaller at one end than at the other. The man who essays to test his strength by tossing it raises the pole to a vertical position in his hands, smaller end down, and then

throws it into the air and away from him. He must make the large end of the pole hit

the ground and the pole fall in such a way that the small end will describe a half circle. The prize goes to the man or woman whose caber, having been thrown in the manner described, lands on the ground with its small end far-thest away from the throwing point. Considerable skill is required to make the throw, as well as considerable strength. The caber is likely to fall over sideways instead of straight forward when the large end hits the ground, or

it is likely to fall at an angle or even fall back the way it has come. Therefore,

everything else being equal, the longest throw is always that which causes the caber to fall straight away from the player.

With five different classes, the length and weight of each caber has to vary as the Men’s Open Amateurs may have dif-

ficulty lifting the Professional Open Class Cabers, let alone toss them. Therefore, in order to keep the spectators better informed (and the announcer also), many (and hopefully all) of the Cabers will

have two numbers painted on the end. One will be the weight in pounds and the

other the length in feet and inches.

The weights are of metal with a chain and a ring handle attached. The total weight of the implement includes the handle is 18” in overall length. The range of weights covers light and heavy weights for women, men and masters classes. The weight is thrown one-handed from behind the same trig as in Putting the Stone, but with a 9 foot run-up allowed. Any style may be used, but the most efficient is to spin like a discus thrower. Touching the top of the trig or any other part of the ground beyond the trig is a foul, whether the weight has been thrown or not. The competitor must still be standing after throwing the weight! Number of throws and measurements is the same for the Stone Putts.

14, 28, 42 and 56 lb WEIGHT FOR DISTANCE

AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 1 PLEASANTON • Alameda County Fairgrounds

ottishGames.comottishGames.comwww.TheScwww.TheScSAT. & SUN. SCHEDULE8:30-11:30 a.m. Athletic Field(2 Weights) Scottish Hammer(2 Weights) Weight for Distance(2 Weights) Putting the Stone1:00-3:30 p.m. GrandstandWeight-for-HeightCaber

More than70 Athletes• Pros• Mens Amateurs• Womens Amateurs• 3 Mens Master Classes• 1 Womens Master Class


39th U.S. INVITATIONAL HEAVY EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIP

PUTTING THE STONE

Regular StyleThis event is the same as the Olympic Shot Put except that a smooth rounded stone weighing just over 17 lbs for the men and 11.6 lbs for the women. The stone is delivered from behind a 6” high x 4’-6” long “trig” (toeboard) and must be put from in front of the shoulder using one hand only.

PUTTING THE STONE

Braemar or Standing Style

This event is similar to the Regular Style except that a 26.6 lb. (16 lb. for women) stone is used and no run-up is allowed. The number of attempts, measurements and fouls are the same as the Regular Style.

SCOTTISH HAMMER

The hammer head is round and made of metal and the handle or shaft is made of cane. The overall length is 50” and the weight is either 12 lbs. (women’s light), 16 lbs. (men’s light/women’s heavy), or 22 lbs. (men’s heavy.) The hammer is thrown standing style with the throwers facing away from the throwing area. Throwers usually take the hammer three times around their heads, before releasing it. First, they make sure their feet are firmly planted on the ground, sometimes using blades dug in the ground. Under Scottish rules, their feet must not move until after the hammer is released. The number of throws, measurements and foul rules are the same as the Weights for Distance.

WEIGHT FOR HEIGHTThe Weight for Height is a block or ball weight to which a ring handle is attached. It has a total weight of 28, 42 or 56 lbs, depending on the class of the thrower. The objective is to throw the weight up and over a bar similar to that used in pole vaulting. The competitor is only allowed to use one hand. The starting height of the bar is the lowest requested by the athletes. Competitors may pass until the bar reaches the height where they wish to enter the competition. Once they start to throw, they must compete each time the bar is raised. Each competitor is allowed three attempts to clear the bar at each height. If the weight touches the bar on its way over, but does not dislodge the bar, it is considered a successful throw. If two or more competitors fail at the same height, then the one with fewer misses at the previous height is considered the winner.

A new spin on an old sport. The Spin for Height seems to have settled in as a regular part of the competition and will be seen in the Sunday U.S. Championship. In this event you will see the throwers spinning up to – rather than standing under – the bar and releasing for attempts at higher throws than with the older technique.

TOSSING THE CABER One of the strangest and most ancient games of Bonny Scotland is throwing the

caber, than which there is probably no more severe test of muscle and skill. The game has been played by the hardy Scots since the earliest times and is still one of the featured events on the programs of all athletic contests. The caber is a long section of wood, tapered so that it is noticeably smaller at one end than at the other. The man who essays to test his strength by tossing it raises the pole to a vertical position in his hands, smaller end down, and then

throws it into the air and away from him. He must make the large end of the pole hit

the ground and the pole fall in such a way that the small end will describe a half circle. The prize goes to the man or woman whose caber, having been thrown in the manner described, lands on the ground with its small end far-thest away from the throwing point. Considerable skill is required to make the throw, as well as considerable strength. The caber is likely to fall over sideways instead of straight forward when the large end hits the ground, or

it is likely to fall at an angle or even fall back the way it has come. Therefore,

everything else being equal, the longest throw is always that which causes the caber to fall straight away from the player.

With five different classes, the length and weight of each caber has to vary as the Men’s Open Amateurs may have dif-

ficulty lifting the Professional Open Class Cabers, let alone toss them. Therefore, in order to keep the spectators better informed (and the announcer also), many (and hopefully all) of the Cabers will

have two numbers painted on the end. One will be the weight in pounds and the

other the length in feet and inches.

The weights are of metal with a chain and a ring handle attached. The total weight of the implement includes the handle is 18” in overall length. The range of weights covers light and heavy weights for women, men and masters classes. The weight is thrown one-handed from behind the same trig as in Putting the Stone, but with a 9 foot run-up allowed. Any style may be used, but the most efficient is to spin like a discus thrower. Touching the top of the trig or any other part of the ground beyond the trig is a foul, whether the weight has been thrown or not. The competitor must still be standing after throwing the weight! Number of throws and measurements is the same for the Stone Putts.

14, 28, 42 and 56 lb WEIGHT FOR DISTANCE

AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 1 PLEASANTON • Alameda County Fairgrounds

ottishGames.comottishGames.comwww.TheScwww.TheScSAT. & SUN. SCHEDULE8:30-11:30 a.m. Athletic Field(2 Weights) Scottish Hammer(2 Weights) Weight for Distance(2 Weights) Putting the Stone1:00-3:30 p.m. GrandstandWeight-for-HeightCaber

More than70 Athletes• Pros• Mens Amateurs• Womens Amateurs• 3 Mens Master Classes• 1 Womens Master Class


On March 22 the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame, established to broaden the public’s understanding of ethnic history and the role of diversity in professional sports, held its 13th annual Bay Area Induction Ceremony at the Claremont Hotel. Inductees included a host of Bay Area sports and community leaders who were lauded for their accomplishment and presented with an award from founder and president, Arif Khatib. Photos: Amanda Cuttler

13th annual Bay Area Introduction Ceremony

The Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame

Pictured left to right, Dr. Frank Lucido, Christopher Weills, Kat Do, Corina Botofan, ‘Jack London’ George Rowan, Jr., Port of Oakland legal council Danny Wan, City of Oakland/District 2 councilmember Pat Kernighan, and Paul Gordon.

Geoffrey Pete, presenter for John Burris, justice advocate award.

Jan Hutchins, Olga Kostrova, and ‘Jack London’ George Rowan Jr., speak on the global podcast that covered the event.

Mistress of Ceremony India Alston, Margaret Dixon, youth advocate award, and president Arif Khatib.

Rosie Bonds, presenter for Judy Shapiro-Ikenberry.

Mistress of Ceremony India Alston, John Burris, justice advocate award, and president Arif Khatib.

Mistress of Ceremony India Alston, Corinne Jan, humanitarian award, and president Arif Khatib.

Mistress of Ceremony India Alston, ‘Jack London’ George Rowan, Jr., tennis entre-preneur award, and president Arif Khatib.

David Holly, heroic service award, and president Arif Khatib.


The Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame

Master of Ceremony John Henry Smith of Comcast SportsNet, Judy Shapiro-Ikenberry, track and field inductee, and president Arif Khatib.

Leland Faust, swimming/water polo inductee, and presenter Vida Blue.

Gordy Soltau, football inductee, and president Arif Khatib.

Vida Blue, presenter for Leland Faust, inductee, and president Arif Khatib.

Dale Evans, recipient on behalf of Mark Manning, tennis inductee (posthumously), and president Arif Khatib. Fred Jordan, community service award.

Master of Ceremony John Henry Smith of Comcast SportsNet, Dave Casper, football inductee, and president Arif Khatib.

Master of Ceremony John Henry Smith of Comcast SportsNet, Stevan M. Simmons, track and field inductee, Urla Hill and president Arif Khatib.

Tom Meschery, basketball inductee, and president Arif Khatib


oakland raiderS 2013 SchedulePreseasonDate Opponent Time TVFriday, Aug. 9 Dallas 7:00 p.m. KTVU/KICUFriday, Aug. 16 @ New Orleans 5:00 p.m. KTVU/KICUAug. 22-25 Chicago TBA KTVU/KICUThursday, Aug. 29 @ Seattle 7:00 p.m. KTVU/KICU

Regular SeasonDate Opponent Time TVSunday, Sep. 8 @ Indianapolis 10:00 a.m. CBSSunday, Sep. 15 Jacksonville 1:25 p.m. CBSMonday, Sep. 23 @ Denver 5:40 p.m. ESPNSunday, Sep. 29 Washington 1:25 p.m. FOXSunday, Oct. 6 San Diego 1:25 p.m. CBSSunday, Oct. 13 @ Kansas City 10:00 a.m. CBSSunday, Oct. 20 BYESunday, Oct. 27 Pittsburgh 1:05 p.m. CBSSunday, Nov. 3 Philadelphia 1:05 p.m. FOXSunday, Nov. 10 @ NY Giants 10:00 a.m. CBSSunday, Nov. 17 @ Houston 10:00 a.m. CBSSunday, Nov. 24 Tennessee 1:05 p.m. CBSThursday, Nov. 28 @ Dallas 1:30 p.m. CBSSunday, Dec 8 @ NY Jets 10:00 a.m. CBSSunday, Dec. 15 Kansas City 1:05 p.m. CBSSunday, Dec, 22 @ San Diego 1:25 p.m. CBSSunday, Dec. 29 Denver 1:25 p.m. CBSNote: Game times for weeks 11-17 are subject to change

raiderS draFt PickS

Rd. Pick (Ovr) Player Position College1 12 D.J. Hayden Cornerback Houston2 42 Menelik Watson Right tackle Florida State 3 66 Sio Moore Linebacker UConn 4 112 Tyler Wilson Quarterback Arkansas6 172 Nick Kasa Tight end Colorado6 181 Latavius Murray Running back Central Florida6 184 Mychal Rivera Tight end Tennessee 6. 205 Stacy McGee D. tackle Oklahoma 7 209 Brice Butler Receiver San Diego State7 233 David Bass D. end Missouri West. St.

At this point, the quality of the Oakland Raiders’ 2013 NFL draft picks may be irrel-evant. An accurate assessment of a draft class generally can’t be made until after it plays a season, and sometimes two or three. But with the Raiders, a full draft that add-ed 10 players offers some measure of success immediately — they are fresh faces, bringing renewed hope. That development should make frustrated fans happy enough for now, because the old faces offered no hope. They weren’t getting it done, and on top of that, they were being paid far too much money to fail. Almost from the moment last year’s dismal 4-12 season ended, general manager Reggie McKenzie began taking a chainsaw to the roster, and in just a few months excised more than 20 players, many of them familiar names: quarterback Carson Palmer, wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, defen-sive linemen Richard Seymour, Desmond Bryant and Tom-my Kelly, linebackers Rolando McClain and Aaron Curry, defensive backs Michael Huff, Matt Giordano and Michael Mitchell, even standout punter Shane Lechler. Obviously, McKenzie is undertaking a full-scale over-haul, but until this year’s draft, he hadn’t had a fair chance to exercise his vision of reconstruction. Because former head coach Hue Jackson mortgaged the future by trading multiple picks in 2011 to acquire Palmer, the Raiders had just six picks in the 2012 draft, and none until the late third round. McKenzie started out with just seven for 2013, but a series of draft-day trades turned it into 10, even though six of them were in the last two rounds. With so many holes to fill, the Raiders GM almost couldn’t go wrong in the direc-tions he chose to go, particularly on defense. Even then, he took some bold chances to potentially enhance the value of his premium choices. He opted for cornerback D.J. Hayden with the No. 12 pick, after trading down to that spot by dealing the No. 3


selection in order to obtain an additional sec-ond-rounder. The University of Houston star was regarded as a possible top-five pick until he suffered a freak life-threatening ruptured blood vessel near his heart in an on-field colli-sion late last season. The injury scared some teams away de-spite the fact that Hayden was given a clean bill of health and delivered some remarkable NFL combine works. But McKenzie wasn’t scared. He said he might even have taken Hayden with the No. 3 pick because of his

blue-chip combination of coverage and tackling skills. The Raiders rolled the dice again in the second round, going with offensive lineman Manelik Watson of Florida State. Watson has played football for only two seasons, but possesses the raw ability of a high first-rounder: size, speed and agility. Can Watson be polished into a premier tackle? It’s a gamble, but one McKenzie believed was worth taking. Oakland may have gotten one of the steals in the draft with its third-round selection of UConn’s much-heralded Sio Watson, who promptly declared that the Raiders got the best linebacker in the draft. Then, after missing out on USC’s Matt Barkley at the beginning of the fourth round, they still addressed their quarterback future by taking Arkansas’ Ty-ler Wilson, a player many scouts believe has skills similar to Barkley’s but offers more upside.

By Carl Steward, Oakland Tribune/Bay Area News Group

A new team takes shape

Oakland RaidersOakland Raiders


49erS draFt PickS

Rd. Pick Player Position College1 18 Eric Reid Safety LSU2 40 Cornellius Carradine Defensive end Florida State 2 55 Vance McDonald Tight end Rice 3 88 Corey Lemonier Outside linebacker Auburn 4 128 Quinton Patton Wide receiver Louisiana Tech 4 131 Marcus Lattimore Running back South Carolina 5 157 Quinton Dial Defensive tackle Alabama 6 180 Nick Moody Linebacker Florida State 7 237 B.J. Daniels Quarterback South Florida 7 246 Carter Bykowski Tackle Iowa State 7 252 Marcus Cooper Cornerback Rutgers

By Dan Siegel

49ers fill needs for 2013, 2014 and beyond

San Francisco 49ers

If you like the 49ers post Super Bowl swagger you have to love their off-season moves and draft picks. The team appears to have filled all its outstanding needs and stockpiled a number of low-risk, high-poten-tial players who could fill key roles in 2014 or later. And this on a team that returns 19 starters from last year’s Super Bowl. The team was feeling a bit light at wide receiver, where only Michael Crabtree is an established star. Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams are both rehabilitating after serious knee surgeries, and last year’s No. 1 draft pick, A.J. Jenkins, remains a complete un-known. The solution: sign established star Anquan Boldin, who hurt San Francisco in the Super Bowl, from the Ra-vens and draft Quinton Patton from Louisiana Tech with your fourth-round choice. Instant upgrade. Are you as concerned as I am about the team’s deci-sion allowing Dashon Goldson to leave as a free agent and abandon his partner Donte Whitner in what was the stron-gest pair of safeties in the NFL? The Niners signed free agent Craig Dahl from the Rams and used their first-round pick on LSU’s Eric Reid, who is programmed to step right into Goldson’s shoes. Reid had a great college career, but I’m a big Goldson fan, and I’m hoping for the best. The team’s other significant off-season loss was tight end Delanie Walker, a fast and strong receiver who could outrun most wide-outs and was outstanding on special teams. The Niners used their second pick of the second round (55) to se-lect Rice’s Vance McDonald, whose college pedigree makes him sound like Walker’s second coming. Hopefully. After picking McDonald, the draft became fun. The Niners are not deep on the defensive line, where the ideal would be to rotate at least six players. They allowed start-ing nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga and replacement Ricky Jean Francois to leave as free agents. They signed former K.C. Chief Glenn Dorsey and used their third round pick on Quin-ton Dial, a member of two national championship teams at Alabama. Both should provide some immediate help. They

used their first second round pick on Tank Car-radine from Florida State. Carradine is recov-ering from an ACL injury and is unlikely to be ready to play until 2014. They also signed the undrafted Lawrence Okoye, an amazingly ath-letic and strong man – he bench presses 500 pounds. Okoye has distinguished himself in the discus but has never played football. Frank Gore is not ready to retire, but the Niners now have three talented running backs lined up for the future. Kendall Hunt-er and LaMichael James, who spelled Gore in 2011 and 2012, will be joined in 2014 by

fourth-round pick Marcus Lattimore, an SEC star at South Carolina. Lattimore was projected as a first round choice but dropped in the draft due to injuries. The terrific young 49ers offensive line will be rein-forced by the returning Adam Snyder. They also signed a potential future star in tackle Luke Marquardt, who may also need a year to recover from injuries. The league’s best linebacker brigade, Patrick Wil-lis, NaVorro Bowman, Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks, will be joined by Parys Haralson, recovered from a 2012 season-ending injury, 2012 picks Cam Johnson and Darius Fleming, and rookies Carey Lemonier, picked in the third-round from Auburn, and Nick Moody from Florida State. And Colin Kaepernick will be back. The pre-season begins August 8 against the Broncos. Can you wait?

San FranciSco 49erS 2013 SchedulePreseasonDate Opponent Time TVAug. 8-11 Denver TBA CBS5Aug. 15-19 @ Kansas City TBA CBS5Sunday, Aug. 25 Minnesota 5:00 p.m. NBCThursday, Aug. 29 @ San Diego TBA CBS5

Regular SeasonDate Opponent Time TVSunday, Sep. 8 Green Bay 1:25 p.m. FOXSunday, Sep. 15 @ Seattle 5:30 p.m. NBCSunday, Sep. 22 Indianapolis 1:25 p.m. CBSThursday, Sep. 26 @ St. Louis 5:25 p.m. NFLNSunday, Oct. 6 Houston 5:30 p.m. NBCSunday, Oct. 13 Arizona 1:25 p.m. FOXSunday. Oct. 20 @ Tennessee 1:05 p.m. FOXSunday. Oct. 27 Jacksonville (London) 10:00 a.m. FOXSunday, Nov. 3 BYESunday, Nov. 10 Carolina 1:05 p.m. FOXSunday, Nov. 17 @ New Orleans 1:25 p.m. FOXMonday, Nov. 25 @ Washington 5:40 p.m. ESPNSunday, Dec. 1 St. Louis Rams 1:05 p.m. FOXSunday, Dec. 8 Seattle 1:25 p.m.FOX Sunday, Dec. 15 @ Tampa Bay 10:00 a.m. FOXMonday, Dec. 23 Atlanta 5:40 p.m. ESPNSunday, Dec. 29 @ Arizona 1:25 p.m. FOX

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waShinGton redSkinS 2013 SchedulePreseasonDate Opponent Time TVThursday, Aug. 8 @ Tennessee 5:00 p.m. NBC4/CSNMonday, Aug 19 Pittsburgh 5:00 p.m. ESPNSaturday, Aug. 24 Buffalo 1:00 p.m. NBC4/CSNThursday, Aug. 29 @ Tampa Bay 4:30 p.m. NBC4/CSN

Regular SeasonDate Opponent Time TVMonday, Sep. 9 Philadelphia 4:10 p.m. ESPNSunday, Sep. 15, @ Green Bay 10:00 a.m. FOXSunday, Sep. 22 Detroit 10:00 a.m. FOXSunday, Sep. 29 @ Oakland 1:25 p.m. FOXSunday, Oct. 6 BYESunday, Oct. 13 @ Dallas 5:30 p.m. NBCSunday, Oct. 20 Chicago 10:00 a.m. FOXSunday, Oct. 27 @ Denver 1:25 p.m. FOXSunday, Nov. 3 San Diego 10:00 a.m. CBSThursday, Nov. @ Minnesota 5:25 p.m. NFLNSunday, Nov. 17 @ Philadelphia 10:00 a.m. FOXMonday, Nov. 25 San Francisco 5:40 p.m. ESPNSunday, Dec. 1 NY Giants 5:30 p.m. NBCSunday, Dec. 8 Kansas City 10:00 a.m. CBSSunday, Dec. 15 @ Atlanta 10:00 a.m. FOXSunday, Dec. 22 Dallas 10:00 a.m. FOXSunday, Dec. 29 @ NY Giants 10:00 a.m. FOXAll times Eastern Standard time

redSkinS draFt PickS

Rd. Pick (Ovr) Player Position College2 51 David Amerson CB North Carolina St.3 85 Jordan Reed TE Florida4 119 Phillip Thomas SS Fresno State5 154 Chris Thompson RB Florida State5 162 Brandon Jenkins DE Florida State6 191 Bacarri Rambo SS Georgia7 228 Jawan Jamison RB Rutgers

This year’s preseason outlook for the Red-skins is all about sustaining their momentum from 2012. All things being equal (few seri-ous injuries to key players), that will depend primarily on three factors: keeping Robert Griffin III healthy, avoiding “sophomore slump” and developing a competent defensive secondary. The 2012 season and its disturbing end of-fered two key lessons in keeping RGIII play-ing. Griffin learned that no matter how tough and strong he is, he couldn’t withstand direct hits while running with the ball. The coaches learned they couldn’t rely on Griffin to take himself out when he is hurt. Simple application of those lessons should enable RGIII to stay healthier this year and in the future. Rookies made a huge impact on the Redskins offense last season: Griffin was the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Alfred Morris set a franchise single-season record with 1,613 yards rushing. QB Kirk Cousins, a surprise draft choice, kept the Redskins’ momentum going with RGIII out of the lineup. Kai Forbath joined the team in week six and converted 17 of 18 field goal attempts, bringing long-awaited stability to the kicking game. And wide receiver Aldrick Robinson showed breakaway speed with three touchdown receptions of more than 50 yards. The Red-skins will need major contributions from these talented sophomores to build on last year’s success. Improving the secondary has been a major focus for the Redskins this off-season — as it had to be following last year’s abysmal showing. The unit will be bolstered this year by the return of injured and suspended players, including Brandon Merriweather, DeJon Gomes, Jordan Bernstine, Chase Minnifield and Tanard Jackson, and the progress of rookie Richard Crawford. In addition, the team signed free-agent cornerback E.J. Biggers and selected a trio of ball-hawking defensive backs in the draft: corner-back David Amerson and safeties Phillip Thomas and Ba-carri Rambo. Competition among the returning vets and newcomers likely will enable the secondary to improve from its 29th-place finish last year. On paper, the Redskins are closer to being the team they

want to be. They have quality coaches and the team’s offensive and defensive systems are stable, so execution on both sides of the ball should be better. The Redskins should be an exciting offensive team with the talent to win the NFC East and go deeper into the playoffs. Whether or not that happens will depend to a significant degree on their own defense and the ability of defenses around the league to handle their offense. While the Redskins’ defense should be better, it will not likely be the equal of either the Niners or the Seahawks, the other teams featuring

multiple-threat QBs, so the Redskins may have to outscore opponents more than either of those teams. It is undeniable that college defenses have made little progress in slowing down similar offenses, but the quality of both athletes and coaches is better in the NFL. NFL defenses can fashion sophisticated schemes and personnel packages unavailable to college defenses. Because of those factors, I think NFL defenses will make strides against the Pistol or similar of-fenses. I just don’t think that will happen much this year. The athleticism, arm strength, accuracy, foot-speed, dedi-cation to craft and improved self-preservation techniques possessed by Robert Griffin III will take the Redskins to the playoffs — and, maybe, even to the NFC title game against the Niners.

By Jeffrey Elefante, hopeful Redskins fan

NFC East champs looking for an encore

Washington RedskinsWashington Redskins


A beaming Sandra Costa (center) is flanked by “Jack London” (George Rowan Jr., left) and Howard Cosell impersonator “Mr. C From Heaven” (right) at the 13th annual Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame ceremony, held at the Claremont Hotel Club and Spa earlier this year. Rowan auctioned off his tennis racket and three tennis lessons to Costa, who donated $250 to Oakland’s Children’s Fairyland. Rowan’s new book, “Basic Tennis, Quick and Easy,” will be available at the end of the year. For more information, call 510-712-9698 or write [email protected].

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WEEK 1Thursday, Sep. 5Ravens @ Broncos 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sep 8Patriots @ Bills 10:00 a.m.Titans @ Steelers 10:00 a.m.Falcons @ Saints 10:00 a.m.Buccaneers @ Jets 10:00 a.m.Chiefs @ Jaguars 10:00 a.m. Seahawks @ Panthers 10:00 a.m.Bengals @ Bears 10:00 a.m. Dolphins @ Browns 10:00 a.m. Vikings @ Lions 10:00 a.m. Raiders @ Colts 10:00 a.m. Packers @ 49ers 1:25 p.m. Cardinals @ Rams 1:25 p.m. Giants @ Cowboys 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Sep. 9Eagles @ Redskins 4:10 p.m. Texans @ Chargers 7:20 p.m.

WEEK 2Thursday, Sep. 12Jets @ Patriots 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sep. 15Rams @ Falcons 10:00 a.m. Chargers @ Eagles 10:00 a.m. Cowboys @ Chiefs 10:00 a.m.Dolphins @ Colts 10:00 a.m. Titans @ Texans 10:00 a.m. Redskins @ Packers 10:00 a.m. Browns @ Ravens 10:00 a.m. Panthers @ Bills 10:00 a.m. Vikings @ Bears 10:00 a.m. Saints @ Buccaneers 1:05 p.m. Lions @ Cardinals 1:05 p.m. Jaguars @ Raiders 1:25 p.m. Broncos @ Giants 1:25 p.m. 49ers @ Seahawks 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sep. 16Steelers @ Bengals 5:40 p.m.

WEEK 3Thursday, Sep. 19Chiefs @ Eagles 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sep. 22 Texans @ Ravens 10:00 a.m.Giants @ Panthers 10:00 a.m. Lions @ Redskins 10:00 a.m. Chargers @ Titans 10:00 a.m. Cardinals @ Saints 10:00 a.m.Buccaneers @ Patriots 10:00 a.m.Packers @ Bengals 10:00 a.m.Rams @ Cowboys 10:00 a.m.Browns @ Vikings 10:00 a.m.Falcons @ Dolphins 1:05 p.m.Bills @ Jets 1:25 p.m. Colts @ 49ers 1:25 p.m. Jaguars @ Seahawks 1:25 p.m.Bears @ Steelers 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sep. 23Raiders @ Broncos 5:40 p.m.

WEEK 4Thursday, Sep. 2649ers @ Rams 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sep. 29 Ravens @ Bills 10:00 a.m. Cardinals @ Buccaneers 10:00 a.m.Steelers @ Vikings (London) 10:00 a.m. Giants @ Chiefs 10:00 a.m.Colts @ Jaguars 10:00 a.m. Seahawks @ Texans 10:00 a.m.Bengals @ Browns 10:00 a.m. Bears @ Lions 10:00 a.m. Jets @ Titans 1:05 p.m. Redskins @ Raiders 1:25 p.m. Eagles @ Broncos 1:25 p.m. Cowboys @ Chargers 1:25 p.m. Patriots @ Falcons 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sep. 30Dolphins @ Saints 5:40 p.m.

Bye: Panthers, Packers

WEEK 5Thursday, Oct. 3Bills @ Browns 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 6Patriots @ Bengals 10:00 a.m. Lions @ Packers 10:00 a.m. Seahawks @ Colts 10:00 a.m. Ravens @ Dolphins 10:00 a.m. Saints @ Bears 10:00 a.m. Eagles @ Giants 10:00 a.m. Chiefs @ Titans 10:00 a.m. Jaguars @ Rams 10:00 a.m. Panthers @ Cardinals 1:05 p.m. Broncos @ Cowboys 1:25 p.m. Chargers @ Raiders 1:25 p.m. Texans @ 49ers 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 7Jets @ Falcons 5:40 p.m. Bye: Vikings, Steelers, Buccaneers, Redskins

WEEK 6Thursday, Oct. 10Giants @ Bears 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13Packers @ Ravens 10:00 a.m. Eagles @ Buccaneers 10:00 a.m. Steelers @ Jets 10:00 a.m. Panthers @ Vikings 10:00 a.m. Raiders @ Chiefs 10:00 a.m. Rams @ Texans 10:00 a.m. Bengals @ Bills 10:00 a.m. Lions @ Browns 10:00 a.m. Titans @ Seahawks 1:05 p.m. Jaguars @ Broncos 1:05 p.m. Saints @ Patriots 1:25 p.m. Cardinals @ 49ers 1:25 p.m. Redskins @ Cowboys 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14Colts @ Chargers 5:40 p.m. Bye: Falcons, Dolphins

WEEK 7Thursday, Oct. 17Seahawks @ Cardinals 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20Buccaneers @ Falcons 10:00 a.m. Bears @ Redskins 10:00 a.m. Cowboys @ Eagles 10:00 a.m. Patriots @ Jets 10:00 a.m. Bills @ Dolphins 10:00 a.m. Rams @ Panthers 10:00 a.m. Bengals @ Lions 10:00 a.m. Chargers @ Jaguars 10:00 a.m. Texans @ Chiefs 10:00 a.m. 49ers @ Titans 1:05 p.m. Browns @ Packers 1:25 p.m. Ravens @ Steelers 1:25 p.m. Broncos @ Colts 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 21Vikings @ Giants 5:40 p.m. Bye: Saints, Raiders

WEEK 8Thursday, Oct. 24Panthers @ Buccaneers 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27 49ers @ Jaguars (London) 10:00 a.m. Browns @ Chiefs 10:00 a.m. Dolphins @ Patriots 10:00 a.m. Bills @ Saints 10:00 a.m. Cowboys @ Lions 10:00 a.m. Giants @ Eagles 10:00 a.m. Steelers @ Raiders 1:05 p.m. Jets @ Bengals 1:05 p.m. Falcons @ Cardinals 1:25 p.m. Redskins @ Broncos 1:25 p.m. Packers @ Vikings 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28Seahawks @ Rams 5:40 p.m.

Bye: Ravens, Bears, Texans, Colts, Chargers, Titans

WEEK 9Thursday, Oct. 31Bengals @ Dolphins 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3 Falcons @ Panthers 10:00 a.m. Vikings @ Cowboys 10:00 a.m. Saints @ Jets 10:00 a.m. Titans @ Rams 10:00 a.m. Chiefs @ Bills 10:00 a.m. Chargers @ Redskins 10:00 a.m. Eagles @ Raiders 1:05 p.m. Buccaneers @ Seahawks 1:05 p.m. Ravens @ Browns 1:25 p.m. Steelers @ Patriots 1:25 p.m. Colts @ Texans 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4Bears @ Packers 5:40 p.m. Bye: Cardinals, Broncos, Lions, Jaguars, Giants, 49ers

WEEK 10Thursday, Nov. 7Redskins @ Vikings 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10Bengals @ Ravens 10:00 a.m. Lions @ Bears 10:00 a.m. Eagles @ Packers 10:00 a.m. Rams @ Colts 10:00 a.m. Seahawks @ Falcons 10:00 a.m. Raiders @ Giants 10:00 a.m. Jaguars @ Titans 10:00 a.m. Bills @ Steelers 10:00 a.m. Panthers @ 49ers 1:05 p.m. Texans @ Cardinals 1:25 p.m. Broncos @ Chargers 1:25 p.m. Cowboys @ Saints 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 11Dolphins @ Buccaneers 5:40 p.m.

Bye: Browns, Chiefs, Patriots, Jets

Week 11Thursday, Nov. 14Colts @ Titans 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 17Jets @ Bills 10:00 a.m. Falcons @ Buccaneers 10:00 a.m. Lions @ Steelers 10:00 a.m. Redskins @ Eagles 10:00 a.m. Chargers @ Dolphins 10:00 a.m. Ravens @ Bears 10:00 a.m. Browns @ Bengals 10:00 a.m. Raiders @ Texans 10:00 a.m. Cardinals @ Jaguars 10:00 a.m. Chiefs @ Broncos 1:05 p.m. Vikings @ Seahawks 1:25 p.m. 49ers @ Saints 1:25 p.m. Packers @ Giants 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 18Patriots @ Panthers 5:40 p.m.

Bye: Cowboys, Rams

Week 12Thursday, Nov. 21Saints @ Falcons 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 24Steelers @ Browns 10:00 a.m. Buccaneers @ Lions 10:00 a.m. Vikings @ Packers 10:00 a.m. Jaguars @ Texans 10:00 a.m. Jets @ Ravens 10:00 a.m. Chargers @ Chiefs 10:00 a.m. Bears @ Rams 10:00 a.m. Panthers @ Dolphins 10:00 a.m. Colts @ Cardinals 1:05 p.m. Titans @ Raiders 1:05 p.m. Cowboys @ Giants 1:25 p.m. Broncos @ Patriots 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 2549ers @ Redskins 5:40 p.m.

Bye: Bills, Bengals, Eagles, Seahawks

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WEEK 13Thursday, Nov. 28Packers @ Lions 9:30 p.m. Raiders @ Cowboys 1:30 p.m. Steelers @ Ravens 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1Broncos @ Chiefs 10:00 a.m. Titans @ Colts 10:00 a.m. Jaguars @ Browns 10:00 a.m. Buccaneers @ Panthers 10:00 a.m. Bears @ Vikings 10:00 a.m. Cardinals @ Eagles 10:00 a.m. Dolphins @ Jets 10:00 a.m. Falcons @ Bills (Toronto) 1:05 p.m. Rams @ 49ers 1:05 p.m. Patriots @ Texans 1:25 p.m. Bengals @ Chargers 1:25 p.m. Giants @ Redskins 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 2Saints @ Seahawks 5:40 p.m.

WEEK 14Thursday, Dec. 5Texans @ Jaguars 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8Vikings @ Ravens 10:00 a.m. Chiefs @ Redskins 10:00 a.m. Bills @ Buccaneers 10:00 a.m.

Dolphins @ Steelers 10:00 a.m. Lions @ Eagles 10:00 a.m. Panthers @ Saints 10:00 a.m. Colts @ Bengals 10:00 a.m. Browns @ Patriots 10:00 a.m. Raiders @ Jets 10:00 a.m. Titans @ Broncos 1:05 p.m. Rams @ Cardinals 1:25 p.m. Seahawks @ 49ers 1:25 p.m. Giants @ Chargers 1:25 p.m. Falcons @ Packers 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 9Chargers @ Broncos 5:25 p.m.

Week 15Sunday, Dec. 15Redskins @ Falcons 10:00 a.m. Cardinals @ Titans 10:00 a.m. 49ers @ Buccaneers 10:00 a.m. Saints @ Rams 10:00 a.m. Seahawks @ Giants 10:00 a.m. Bears @ Browns 10:00 a.m. Texans @ Colts 10:00 a.m. Bills @ Jaguars 10:00 a.m. Patriots @ Dolphins 10:00 a.m. Eagles @ Vikings 10:00 a.m. Chiefs @ Raiders 1:05 p.m. Jets @ Panthers 1:05 p.m. Packers @ Cowboys 1:25 p.m. Bengals @ Steelers 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 16Ravens @ Lions 5:40 p.m. WEEK 16Saturday, Dec. 22Dolphins @ Bills 10:00 a.m. Saints @ Panthers 10:00 a.m. Cowboys @ Redskins 10:00 a.m. Buccaneers @ Rams 10:00 a.m. Bears @ Eagles 10:00 a.m. Browns @ Jets 10:00 a.m. Colts @ Chiefs 10:00 a.m. Vikings @ Bengals 10:00 a.m. Broncos @ Texans 10:00 a.m. Titans @ Jaguars 10:00 a.m. Cardinals @ Seahawks 1:05 p.m. Giants @ Lions 1:05 p.m. Raiders @ Chargers 1:25 p.m. Steelers @ Packers 1:25 p.m. Patriots @ Ravens 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23Falcons @ 49ers 5:40 p.m.

Week 17Sunday, Dec. 29Panthers @ Falcons 10:00 a.m. Packers @ Bears 10:00 a.m. Texans @ Titans 10:00 a.m. Browns @ Steelers 10:00 a.m. Redskins @ Giants 10:00 a.m. Ravens @ Bengals 10:00 a.m.

Eagles @ Cowboys 10:00 a.m. Jaguars @ Colts 10:00 a.m. Jets @ Dolphins 10:00 a.m. Lions @ Vikings 10:00 a.m. Bills @ Patriots 10:00 a.m. Buccaneers @ Saints 10:00 a.m. Broncos @ Raiders 1:25 p.m. 49ers @ Cardinals 1:25 p.m. Chiefs at Chargers 1:25 p.m. Rams @ Seahawks 1:25 p.m.

POSTSEASON

Wild Card WeekendJanuary 4-5

Divisional PlayoffsJanuary 12-13

Conference ChampionshipsJanuary 19

Super Bowl XLVIIISunday, February 2, 2014MetLife StadiumEast Rutherford, New Jersey

2 0 1 3 - 1 4 N F L S c h e d u l e

New England Patriots ................................................6/1San Francisco 49ers .....................................7/1Denver Broncos ........................................................8/1Seattle Seahawks ......................................................8/1Green Bay Packers ....................................................10/1Houston Texans .........................................................15/1Atlanta Falcons ..........................................................17/1Pittsburgh Steelers ...................................................18/1New York Giants ........................................................18/1New Orleans Saints ..................................................19/1Baltimore Ravens ......................................................20/1Dallas Cowboys ........................................................30/1Washington Redskins................................................35/1Chicago Bears ...........................................................35/1Indianapolis Colts .....................................................35/1Cincinnati Bengals ....................................................40/1Philadelphia Eagles ...................................................40/1Carolina Panthers .....................................................43/1San Diego Chargers ..................................................45/1Detroit Lions .............................................................45/1Minnesota Vikings.....................................................50/1Miami Dolphins .........................................................50/1St. Louis Rams ..........................................................60/1Tampa Bay Buccaneers .............................................66/1New York Jets ...........................................................66/1Kansas City Chiefs ...................................................70/1Cleveland Browns .....................................................125/1Buffalo Bills ...............................................................125/1Arizona Cardinals ......................................................150/1Tennessee Titans .......................................................150/1Oakland Raiders ...........................................175/1Jacksonville Jaguars .................................................200/1

Super Bowl Odds from Las Vegas, NVMarch 12, 2013

Sadie Sprenkle shows her Oakland pride. Photo by Sarah Satterlee


Golden State WarriorS1011 BroadwayOakland, CA 94607(510) 986-2200Tickets: 1-888-GSW-HOOP (1-888-479-4667)www.warriors.comMedia coverage: (tv) Comcast

SportsNet Bay Area; (radio) KNBR 680 AM/1050 AMTicket InformationORACLE Arena Box OfficeM-F: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Sat: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun: ClosedFor more ticket information and/or to view a seating chart, go to www.warriors.com

oakland athleticS7000 Coliseum WayOakland, CA 94621Office: (510) 638-4900Season Ticket Holder Hot Line: (510) 568-5600 Tickets.com: (877) 493-BALL (2255) Coliseum Box Office: 10 a.m.

-6 p.m., M/F; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. Media: (tv) Comcast SportsNet California; (radio) 95.7 FM The Game. www.oaklandathletics.com

oakland raiderS1220 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502Office: (510) 864-5000Media: (radio) LIVE 105.3 FMTickets: 1 (800) RAIDERS (724-3377)Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum,

Box Office: 9 a.m. -6 p.m., M/F; 10 a.m. -4 p.m., Sat. www.raiders.com

Sacramento kinGSSleep Train ArenaOne Sports ParkwaySacramento, CA 95834Office: (916) 928-0000(916) 928-0727/faxTicketmaster: 1 (800) 745-3000 Sleep Train Arena Box Office: (916) 928-6900

Hours: 10-6, M/F, 10-4 Sat. and two hours before events start and one hour after events end.Media: (tv) News10; (radio) KHTK 1140 AM, KRCX 1110 AM (spanish)www.kings.com

Sacramento river catS Raley Field 400 Ballpark DriveWest Sacramento, CA 95691Office: 916-376-4700Tickets: 916-371-HITS (4487)Fax: 916-376-4710Radio: Talk 650 KSTEwww.rivercats.com

RunningBay to BreakerS

Presented by Craig’s List600 Townsend Street, #410San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 864-3432/recorded(415) 934-0995/[email protected], May 19, 2013

knBr’S BridGe to BridGe KNBR 680 am55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 1100San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 995-6800 Annual Fall Event www.knbr.com

TennisSaP oPen

HP Pavilion in San Jose525 West Santa Clara St.San Jose, CA 95113(408) 223-2121Fax: (408) 977-4733www.sapopentennis.com

USta/nc 1920 North Loop Rd Alameda CA 94502-8014 (510) 748-7373 Fax: (510) 748-7377 www.norcal.usta.com

OrganizationsBay area SPortS hall of fame

(BaShof)201 Spear Street, 11th floor, Suite 1150San Francisco, CA 94105(415) 296-5606(415) 704-3232/faxFinancial aid to Bay Area

youth. Fundraising through an annual golf tourna-ment and dinner. www.bashof.org

ProfessionalfreSno GrizzlieS BaSeBall clUB

Chukchansi Park1800 Tulare StreetFresno, CA 93721General Inquiries: 559.320.HITS (4487)

Tickets: 559.320.TIXS (8497), Fax: 559.320.1216Email: [email protected], www.fresnogrizzlies.com

Auto Racingmazda raceWay laGUna Seca

P.O. Box 2078 Monterey, CA 93942 Main office: (831) 242-8201Tickets/info line: (800) 327-SECA (7322) www.laguna-seca.com

Sonoma raceWay29355 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 Tickets/hot line(800) 870-RACE (7223)www.racesonoma.com

Bowl Gamekraft fiGht hUnGer BoWl

Game played at: AT&T ParkSan Francisco, CA 94107Office: 9 Lombard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111(415) 625-2870(415) 625-2890/faxwww.kraftbowl.orgPac-12 vs. BYU

Media: (tv) ESPN2; (radio) ESPN RadioDate: December 27, 6:30 PM, PST

Ticket Information2012 Kraft Bowl tickets will be available to purchase online or by phone starting in September. For more infor-mation or to view a seating chart, visit www.kraftbowl.org

Golf Tournamentsamerican cancer Society

201 Mission StreetSuite 720San Francisco, CA 94105(415) 394-7100Annual golf tournament

oakland chamBer of commerce475 14th StreetOakland, CA 94612(510) 874-4800(510) 839-8817/faxAnnual golf tournamentwww.oaklandchamber.com

Horse RacingGolden Gate fieldS

1100 Eastshore HighwayBerkeley, CA 94710(510) 559-7300(510) 559-7464/faxMedia: KTSF-TV, Channel 26, KNBR Radio 680 amLive racing: visit www.gold-

engatefields.com/events/calendar/2012www.goldengatefields.com

SportS teamS DireCtory


San JoSe SharkSHP Pavilion at San Jose525 West Santa Clara StreetSan Jose, CA 95113Office: (408) 287-7070Fax: (408) 999-5797Tickets: (408) 999-5757www.sjsharks.comMedia coverage: (tv) Comcast

SportsNet Bay Area; (radio) KFOX 98.5 FMTicket Information: For more ticket information and/or to view a seating chart visit www.sjsharks.com

Sacramento moUntian lionS7700 College Town Drive, #214Sacramento, CA 95826(916) 383-5466www.sacmountainlions.com

San JoSe SaBercatS 600 East Brokaw Road San Jose CA 95112 Office: 408-673-3400 Fax: 408-673-3401Ticketmaster: 1 (800) 745-3000Media: (tv) Comcast SportsNet; (radio) KNBR 1050 AMwww.thesanjosesabercats.com

San rafael PacificS1201 Second StreetSan Rafael, CA 94901(415) 485-1563 Office(415) 485-6755 [email protected]

Stockton PortS404 West Fremont StreetStockton, CA 95203 Office: (209) 644-1900Fax: (209) 644-1931StocktonPorts.com

CollegiateUniverSity of california

Athletic DepartmentHaas Pavilion #4422Berkeley, CA 94720-4422Main: (510) 642-0580Fax: (510) 642-3399www.CalBears.com

Athletic Director: Sandy BarbourMedia coverage: (radio) KGO 810 AM/football; KYOU 1550 AM/men’s basketball; KALX 90.7 FM/women’s basketball, baseballCAL Athletic Ticket Office 2223 Fulton Street, 1st Floor, #4424Berkeley, CA 94720-4422 (800) 462-3277 (GO BEARS)Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.calbears.com

freSno State Athletics Department5305 N. Campus Drive NG 27Fresno, CA 93740Phone: (559) 278-2643Tickets: (559) 278-3647www.gobulldogs.com

Director of Athletics: Thomas BoehBulldog Sports Network, radio/TV affiliates: Bakersfield, KNZR 1560 AM; Fresno, KMJ 580 AM; Salinas, KION 1460 AM

Stanford UniverSityDepartment of AthleticsArrillaga Family Sports Center641 East Campus DriveStanford, CA 94305-6150Main: (650) 723-4591Fax: (650) 725-8642

www.GoStanford.com Athletic Director: Bernard MuirMedia coverage: (radio) KTCT 1050 AM / football and men’s basketball; KZSU 90.1 FM / men’s baseball. Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit-www.GoStanford.com

San JoSe State UniverSityAlan B. Simpkins IntercollegiateAthletics Administration Building1393 South 7th StreetSan Jose, CA 95112Main: (408) 924-1200Fax: (408) 924-1291www.SJSUSpartans.com

Athletic Director: Gene BleymaierMedia coverage: (radio) KLIV 1590 AM / football; KSJS 90.5 FM men’s basketball & campus athleticsSpartan Athletic Ticket Office1393 S. 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112Phone: (408) 924-SJTX (7589) or 1-877-SJSU-TIX (1-877-757-8849), Fax: (408) 924-1598E-mail: [email protected] Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.SJSUSpartans.com

UniverSity of San franciScoDepartment of Athletics2130 Fulton StreetSan Francisco, CA 94117-1080Main: (415) 422-6891Fax: (415) 422-2510Tickets: (415) 422-2873www.USFDons.com

Athletic Director: Scott SidwellMedia coverage: (radio) KQKE 960 AM / men’s bas-ketball; KUSF 90.3 FM / women’s basketballTicket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.USFDons.com

Saint mary’S colleGeDepartment of Athletics1928 St. Mary’s RoadMoraga, CA 94575Main: (925) 631-4399Tickets: (925) 631-4392www.SMCGaels.com

Athletic Director: Mark OrrMedia coverage: (radio) KDIA 1640 AM and all games are also broadcast on SMCGaels.com. Women’s basket-ball is broadcast on SMCGaels.com.Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.SMCGaels.com

San franciSco 49erS4949 Centennial Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054Office: (408) 562-4949Ticketmaster: 1 (800) 745-3000

Ticket operations: Candlestick Park, Room 400, San Francisco, 94124, (415) 656-4900Media: Media: (radio) KNBR 680 AM, KGO 810 AM, KSAN 107.7 FM. www.49ers.com

San franciSco BUllS2600 Geneva Ave.Daly City, CA 94014415-469-9843www.sfbulls.com

San franciSco GiantSAT&T Park 24 Willie Mays PlazaSan Francisco, CA 94107Office: (415) 972-2000Tickets.com: (877) 473-4849

Media: (tv) NBC11 Channel 11, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area; (radio) KNBR 680 AM, (spanish) KIQI 1010 AM/KTRB 860 AM www.sfgiants.comSF Giants Dugout StoresAT&T Park - 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, 94107 (415) 947-3419.Embarcadero - Four Embarcadero Center, Street Level, San Francisco, 94111 (415) 951-8888.Serramonte - #127B Serramonte Shopping Center, Daly City, 94015 (650) 755-7571.Stanford – 425 University Avenue, Palo Alto, 94301 (650) 323-9790.Stonestown - Stonestown Galleria, 3251 20th Ave., San Francisco, 94132 (415) 242-3222.Union Square – 337 Geary Street (next to Lefty O’Doul’s), San Francisco, 94102 (415) 956-3704Valley Fair Shopping Center - 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Space B-2333, Santa Clara, 95050-6709 (408) 241-2525.Walnut Creek – 1231 South Main Street, Walnut Creek, 94596 (925) 274-1784

San JoSe earthQUakeS451 El Camino Real, Suite 220Santa Clara, CA 95050Office: (408) 556-7700Fax: (408) 260-6802Media: (tv) Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Comcast SportsNet California, NBC Sports Network,

Galavision, Telefutura, TSN Sports News; (radio) KZSF 1370 AM; 1590 KLIV. www.sjearthquakes.com

San JoSe GiantS588 East Alma Avenue San Jose, CA 95112Office & Tickets: (408) 297-1435Fax: (408) 297-1453www.sjgiants.com

SportS teamS DireCtory



BAY AReA SpoRTS CAleNdAR

aPril1, Monday

A’s v. Seattle, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Dodgers, 1:10 p.m.

2, Tuesday

A’s v. Seattle, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.

3, Wednesday

Warriors v. New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.Kings v. Houston, 7:00 p.m.A’s v. Seattle, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.

4, Thursday

A’s v. Seattle, 12:35 p.m.

5, Friday

Warriors @ Phoenix, 7:00 p.m.Kings v. Dallas, 7:00 p.m.A’s @ Houston, 5:05 p.m.Giants v. St. Louis, 1:35 p.m.

6, Saturday

A’s @ Houston, 4:05 p.m.Giants v. St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.San Jose SaberCats @ Arizona,

5:30 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes v. Vancouver,

7:30 p.m.

7, Sunday

Warriors v. Utah, 5:00 p.m.Kings v. Memphis, 3:00 p.m.A’s @ Houston, 11:05 a.m.Giants v. St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.

8, Monday

Giants v. Colorado, 7:15 p.m.

9, Tuesday

Warriors v. Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.A’s @ L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m.Giants v. Colorado, 7:15 p.m.

10, Wednesday

Kings v. New Orleans, 7:00 p.m.A’s @ L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m.Giants v. Colorado, 12:45 p.m.

11, Thursday

Warriors v. Oklahoma City, 7:30 p.m.A’s @ L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Chicago Cubs, 11:20 a.m.

12, Friday

Warriors @ L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.Kings @ San Antonio, 5:30 p.m.A’s v. Detroit, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Chicago Cubs, 11:20 a.m.

13, Saturday

A’s v. Detroit, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Chicago Cubs, 10:05 a.m.

14, Sunday

Kings @ Houston, 4:00 p.m.A’s v. Detroit, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Chicago, 11:20 a.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ Portland,

7:30 p.m.

15, Monday

Warriors v. San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.Kings @ Oklahoma City, 5:00 p.m.A’s v. Houston, 7:05 p.m.

16, Tuesday

A’s v. Houston, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.

17, Wednesday

Warriors @ Portland, 7:30 p.m.Kings v. L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.

A’s v. Houston, 12:35 p.m.Giants @ Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.

18, Thursday

Giants @ Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.

19, Friday

A’s @ Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.Giants v. San Diego, 7:15 p.m.San Jose SaberCats v. Spokane,

7:30 p.m.

20, Saturday

A’s @ Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.Giants v. San Diego, 6:05 p.m.

21, Sunday

A’s @ Tampa Bay, 10:40 a.m.Giants v. San Diego, 1:05 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes v. Portland,

8:80 p.m.

22, Monday

A’s @ Boston, 3:30 p.m.Giants v. Arizona, 7:15 p.m.

23, Tuesday


24, Wednesday


25, Thursday

A’s v. Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

26, Friday

A’s v. Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ San Diego, 7:10 p.m.

27, Saturday

A’s v. Baltimore, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ San Diego, 5:40 p.m.San Jose SaberCats @ New Orleans,

5:00 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ Chivas USA.

7:30 p.m.

28, Sunday

A’s v. Baltimore, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ San Diego, 1:10 p.m.

29, Monday

A’s v. LA Angels, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Arizona, 6:40 p.m.

30, Tuesday


may1, Wednesday


2, Thursday

3, Friday

A’s @ NY Yankees, 4:05 p.m.Giants v. LA Dodgers, 7:15 p.m.

4, Saturday

A’s @ NY Yankees, 10:05 a.m.Giants v. LA Dodgers, 1:05 p.m.San Jose SaberCats v. Cleveland,

7:30 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes v. Montreal,

1:00 p.m.

5, Sunday

A’s @ NY Yankees, 10:05 a.m.Giants v. LA Dodgers, 5:05 p.m.

6, Monday

A’s @ Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.Giants v. Philadelphia, 7:15 p.m.

7, Tuesday

A’s @ Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.Giants v. Philadelphia, 7:15 p.m.

8, Wednesday

A’s @ Cleveland, 4:05 p.m.Giants v. Philadelphia, 12:45 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes v. Toronto FC,

7:30 p.m.

9, Thursday

A’s @ Cleveland, 9:05 a.m.Giants v. Atlanta, 7:15 p.m.American Le Mans Monterey, Mazda

Raceway Laguna Seca

10, Friday

A’s @ Seattle, 7:10 p.m.Giants v. Atlanta, 7:15 p.m.American Le Mans Monterey, Mazda

Raceway Laguna Seca

11, Saturday

A’s @ Seattle, 6:10 p.m.Giants v. Atlanta, 1:05 p.m.San Jose SaberCats v. Tampa,

7:30 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ Seattle,

1:00 p.m.American Le Mans Monterey, Mazda

Raceway Laguna Seca

12, Sunday

A’s @ Seattle, 1:10 p.m.Giants v. Atlanta, 1:15 p.m.

13, Monday

A’s v. Texas, 7:05 p.m.

14, Tuesday

A’s v. Texas, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Toronto, 4:07 p.m.

15, Wednesday

A’s v. Texas, 12:35 p.m.Giants @ Toronto, 4:07 p.m.

16, Thursday

Giants @ Colorado, 5:40 p.m.

17, Friday

A’s v. Kansas City, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Colorado, 5:40 p.m.

18, Saturday

A’s v. Kansas City, 6:05 p.m.Giants @ Colorado, 5:10 p.m.San Jose SaberCats @ Jacksonville,

4:00 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes v. Colorado,

7:30 p.m.Sonoma Historic Motorsports

Festival

19, Sunday

A’s v. Kansas City, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Colorado, 1:10 p.m.Sonoma Historic Motorsports

Festival

20, Monday

A’s @ Texas, 5:05 p.m.Giants v. Washington, 7:15 p.m.

21, Tuesday

A’s @ Texas, 5:05 p.m.Giants v. Washington, 7:15 p.m.

22, Wednesday

A’s @ Texas, 11:05 a.m.Giants v. Washington, 12:45 p.m.

23, Thursday

24, Friday

A’s @ Houston, 5:05 p.m.Giants v. Colorado, 7:15 p.m.

25, Saturday

A’s @ Houston, 4:15 p.m.Giants v. Colorado, 1:05 p.m.San Jose SaberCats v. Utah, 7:30 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ FC Dallas,

5:30 p.m.

26, Sunday

A’s @ Houston, 11:05 a.m.Giants v. Colorado, 1:05 p.m.

27, Monday

A’s v. Giants, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Oakland, 1:05 p.m.

28, Tuesday

A’s v. Giants, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Oakland, 7:05 p.m.

29, Wednesday

A’s @ Giants, 7:15 p.m.Giants v. Oakland, 7:15 p.m.

30, Thursday

A’s @ Giants, 12:45 p.m.Giants v. Oakland, 12:45 p.m.

31, Friday

A’s v. Chicago WS, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ St. Louis, 5:15 p.m.

June1, Saturday

A’s v. Chicago WS, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.SJ SaberCats @ Spokane, 7:00 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ Real Salt

Lake, 6:30 p.m.

2, Sunday

A’s v. Chicago WS, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ St. Louis, 11:15 a.m.

3, Monday

A’s @ Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.

4, Tuesday

A’s @ Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.Giants v. Toronto, 7:15 p.m.

5, Wednesday

A’s @ Milwaukee, 11:10 a.m.Giants v. Toronto, 12:45 p.m.

6, Thursday

A’s @ Chicago WS, 5:10 p.m.

7, Friday

A’s @ Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.Giants @ Arizona, 6:40 p.m.

8, Saturday

A’s @ Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.San Jose SaberCats v. Pittsburgh,

7:30 p.m.Giants @ Arizona, 7:10 p.m.

9, Sunday

A’s @ Milwaukee, 11:10 a.m.Giants @ Arizona, 1:10 p.m.

10, Monday

11, Tuesday

A’s v. NY Yankees. 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m.

12, Wednesday


13, Thursday


14, Friday

A’s v. Seattle, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Atlanta, 4:30 p.m.

15, Saturday

A’s v. Seattle, 4:15 p.m.Giants @ Atlanta, 1:05 p.m.San Jose SaberCats @ Iowa, 5:05 p.m.SJ Earthquakes @ Colorado, 6:00 p.m.

16, Sunday

A’s v. Seattle, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Atlanta, 10:35 a.m.

17, Monday

A’s @ Texas, 5:05 p.m.Giants v. San Diego, 7:15 p.m.

18, Tuesday


19, Wednesday


20, Thursday

A’s @ Texas, 11:05 a.m.Giants v. Florida, 7:15 p.m.

21, Friday

A’s @ Seattle, 7:10 p.m.Giants v. Florida, 7:15 p.m.Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR

Sprint Cup

22, Saturday

A’s @ Seattle, 7:10 p.m.Giants v. Florida, 1:05 p.m.SJ SaberCats v. Arizona, 7:30 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ DC United,

4:00 p.m.Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR

Sprint Cup

23, Sunday

A’s @ Seattle, 1:10 p.m.Giants v. Florida, 1:05 p.m.Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR

Sprint Cup

24, Monday

Giants @ Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m.

25, Tuesday

A’s v. Cincinnati, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m.

26, Wednesday

A’s v. Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m.Giants @ Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m.

27, Thursday

28, Friday

A’s v. St. Louis, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Colorado, 5:40 p.m.

29, Saturday

A’s v. St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Colorado, 1:10 p.m.San Jose SaberCats @ Utah, 6:00 p.m.SJ Earthquakes v. LA Galaxy, 7:30 p.m.

30, Sunday

A’s v. St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Colorado, 1:10 p.m.


BAY AReA SpoRTS CAleNdAR

July1, Monday

Giants @ Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m.

2, Tuesday

A’s v. Chicago WS, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m.

3, Wednesday

A’s v. Chicago WS, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ Chicago,

5:30 p.m.

4, Thursday

A’s v. Chicago WS, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Cincinnati, 10:10 a.m.

5, Friday

A’s @ Kansas City, 5:10 p.m.Giants v. Los Angles, 7:15 p.m.

6, Saturday

A’s @ Kansas City, 11:10 a.m.Giants v. Los Angles, 4:15 p.m.SJ SaberCats v. S. Antonio, 7:30 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ New

England, 4:30 p.m.

7, Sunday

A’s @ Kansas City, 11:10 a.m.Giants v. Los Angles, 1:05 p.m.

8, Monday

A’s @ Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m.Giants v. NY Mets, 7:15 p.m.

9, Tuesday


10, Wednesday


11, Thursday

Giants @ San Diego, 7:10 p.m.

12, Friday

A’s v. Boston, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ San Diego, 7:10 p.m.

13, Saturday

A’s v. Boston, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ San Diego, 7:10 p.m.SJ SaberCats @ Pittsburgh, 4:00 p.m.SJ Earthquakes v. Seattle, 7:30 p.m.

14, Sunday

A’s v. Boston, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ San Diego, 1:10 p.m.

15, Monday

16, Tuesday

84th MLB All-Star Game @ Citi Field

17, Wednesday

18, Thursday

19, Friday

A’s @ LA Angels, 7:05 p.m.Giants v. Arizona, 7:15 p.m.Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and MotoGP

World ChampionshipNHRA Division 7 Drag Races,

presented by Korbel

20, Saturday

A’s @ LA Angels, 6:05 p.m.Giants v. Arizona, 6:05 p.m.San Jose SaberCats v. Philadelphia,

7:30 p.m.

Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and MotoGP World Championship

NHRA Division 7 Drag Races, presented by Korbel

21, Sunday

A’s @ LA Angels, 12:35 p.m.Giants v. Arizona, 1:05 p.m. Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and MotoGP

World ChampionshipNHRA Division 7 Drag Races,

presented by Korbel

22, Monday

A’s @ Houston, 5:05 p.m.Giants v. Cincinnati, 7:15 p.m.

23, Tuesday

A’s @ Houston, 5:05 p.m.Giants v. Cincinnati, 7:15 p.m.

24, Wednesday

A’s @ Houston, 11:05 a.m.Giants v. Cincinnati, 7:15 p.m.

25, Thursday

A’s v. LA Angles, 7:05 p.m.

26, Friday

A’s v. LA Angles, 7:05 p.m.Giants v. Chicago Cubs, 7:15 p.m.NHRA Sonoma Nationals

27, Saturday

A’s v. LA Angles, 12:05 p.m.Giants v. Chicago Cubs, 6:05 p.m.SJ SaberCats @ Chicago, 5:00 p.m.SJ Earthquakes v. Portland, 7:30 p.m.NHRA Sonoma Nationals

28, Sunday

A’s v. LA Angles, 7:05 p.m.Giants v. Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m.NHRA Sonoma Nationals

29, Monday

A’s v. Toronto, 7:05 p.m.

30, Tuesday

A’s v. Toronto, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m.

31, Wednesday

A’s v. Toronto, 12:35 p.m.Giants @ Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m.

auGuSt1, Thursday

Giants @ Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m.

2, Friday

A’s v. Texas, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.

3, Saturday

A’s v. Texas, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.

4, Sunday

A’s v. Texas, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Tampa Bay, 10:40 a.m.San Jose Earthquakes v. Chivas USA,

8:00 p.m.

5, Monday

Giants v. Milwaukee, 7:15 p.m.

6, Tuesday

A’s @ Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m.Giants v. Milwaukee, 7:15 p.m.

7, Wednesday

A’s @ Cincinnati, 9:35 a.m.Giants v. Milwaukee, 7:15 p.m.

8, Thursday

49ers v. Denver, preseason/tentative, TBA

Giants v. Milwaukee, 12:45 p.m.

9, Friday


Raiders v. Dallas, 7:00 p.m.A’s @ Toronto, 4:07 p.m.Giants v. Baltimore, 7:15 p.m.

10, Saturday


A’s @ Toronto, 10:07 a.m.Giants v. Baltimore, 1:05 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ Vancouver

FC, 4:30 p.m.

11, Sunday

49ers v. Denver, preseason – TBAA’s @ Toronto, 10:07 a.m.Giants v. Baltimore, 1:05 p.m.

12, Monday

A’s @ Toronto, 9:37 a.m.

13, Tuesday

A’s v. Houston, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Washington, 4:05 p.m.

14, Wednesday


15, Thursday

49ers @ Kansas City, preseason/tentative, TBA


16, Friday


Raiders @ New Orleans, 5:00 p.m.A’s v. Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Florida, 4:10 p.m.Rolex Monterey Motorsports

Reunion, featuring Chevrolet Corvette

17, Saturday


A’s v. Cleveland, 6:05 p.m.Giants @ Florida, 1:05 p.m.Rolex Monterey Motorsports


18, Sunday


A’s v. Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Florida, 10:10 a.m.San Jose Earthquakes v. Sporting

Kansas City, 8:00 p.m.Rolex Monterey Motorsports


19, Monday

A’s v. Seattle, 7:05 p.m.Giants v. Boston, 7:15 p.m.

20, Tuesday


21, Wednesday


22, Thursday

Raiders v. Chicago, preseason/tentative, TBA

Giants v. Pittsburgh, 7:15 p.m.

23, Friday


A’s @ Baltimore, 4:05 p.m.Giants v. Pittsburgh, 7:15 p.m.GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

24, Saturday


A’s @ Baltimore, 1:05 p.m.Giants v. Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ FC Dallas,

6:00 p.m.GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

25, Sunday

49ers v. Minnesota, preseason, 5:00 p.m.


A’s @ Baltimore, 10:35 a.m.Giants v. Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m.GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

26, Monday

A’s @ Detroit, 4:05 p.m.Giants @ Colorado, 5:40 p.m.

27, Tuesday


28, Wednesday


29, Thursday

49ers @ San Diego, preseason, TBARaiders @ Seattle, 7:00 p.m.A’s @ Detroit, 10:05 a.m.San Jose State v. Sac. State, TBASac. State @ San Jose State, TBAFresno State v. Rutgers, TBA

30, Friday

A’s v. Tampa Bay, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ Arizona, 6:40 p.m.

31, Saturday

A’s v. Tampa Bay, 6:05 p.m.Giants @ Arizona, 5:10 p.m.Cal v. Northwestern, TBAUC Davis @ South Dakota, TBASan Jose Earthquakes @ LA Galaxy,

7:30 p.m.

SePtember1, Sunday

A’s v. Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ Arizona, 1:10 p.m.

2, Monday

A’s v. Texas, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ San Diego, 12:40 p.m.

3, Tuesday


4, Wednesday


5, Thursday

A’s v. Houston, 7:05 p.m.Giants v. Arizona, 7:15 p.m.Sac. State @ Arizona State, TBA

6, Friday

A’s v. Houston, 7:05 p.m.Giants v. Arizona, 7:15 p.m.

7, Saturday

A’s v. Houston, 1:05 p.m.Giants v. Arizona, 6:05 p.m.Cal v. Portland State, TBAStanford v. San Jose State, TBASan Jose State @ Stanford, TBAUC Davis @ Nevada Reno, TBAFresno State v. Cal Poly, TBAContinental Tire Sports Car Festival,

powered by MazdaFIA World Touring Car Championship

8, Sunday

49ers v. Green Bay, 1:25 p.m.Raiders @ Indianapolis, 10:00 a.m.A’s v. Houston, 1:05 p.m.Giants v. Arizona, 1:05 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes v.

Philadelphia, 8:00 p.m.Continental Tire Sports Car Festival,

powered by MazdaFIA World Touring Car Championship

9, Monday

Giants v. Colorado, 7:15 p.m.

10, Tuesday

A’s @ Minnesota, 5:10 p.m.Giants v. Colorado, 7:15 p.m.

11, Wednesday

A’s @ Minnesota, 5:10 p.m.Giants v. Colorado, 12:45 p.m.

12, Thursday

A’s @ Minnesota, 10:10 a.m.Giants @ Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m.

13, Friday

A’s @ Texas, 5:05 p.m.Giants @ Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m.

14, Saturday

A’s @ Texas, 10:05 a.m.Giants @ Los Angeles, 6:10 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes v. Vancouver,

7:30 p.m.Cal v. Ohio State, TBAUC Davis v. Northern Arizona, TBAStanford @ Army, 9:00 a.m.San Jose State v. TBA, TBASac. State v. Southern Oregon, TBAFresno State @ Colorado, TBA

15, Sunday

49ers @ Seattle, 5:30 p.m.Raiders v. Jacksonville, 1:25 p.m.A’s @ Texas, 12:05 p.m.Giants @ Los Angeles, TBD

16, Monday

A’s v. LA Angels, 7:05 p.m.

17, Tuesday

A’s v. LA Angels, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ NY Mets, 4:10 p.m.

18, Wednesday

A’s v. LA Angels, 12:35 p.m.Giants @ NY Mets, 4:10 p.m.

19, Thursday

A’s v. Minnesota, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ NY Mets, 10:10 a.m.

20, Friday

A’s v. Minnesota, 7:05 p.m.Giants @ NY Yankees, 4:05 p.m.Fresno State v. Boise State, TBA


BAY AReA SpoRTS CAleNdAR22, Sunday

49ers v. Indianapolis, 1:25 p.m.A’s v. Minnesota, 1:05 p.m.Giants @ NY Yankees, 10:05 a.m.

23, Monday

Raiders @ Denver, 5:40 p.m.A’s @ LA Angles, 7:05 p.m.

24, Tuesday

A’s @ LA Angles, 7:05 p.m.Giants v. Los Angeles, 7:15 p.m.

25, Wednesday

A’s @ LA Angles, 12:35 p.m.Giants v. Los Angeles, 7:15 p.m.

26, Thursday

49ers @ St. Louis, 5:25 p.m.Giants v. Los Angeles, 7:15 p.m.

27, Friday

A’s @ Seattle, 7:10 p.m.Giants v. San Diego, 7:15 p.m.FIM Superbike World Championship,

Monterey Round

28, Saturday

A’s @ Seattle, 6:10 p.m.Giants v. San Diego, 1:05 p.m.Cal @ Oregon, TBAStanford @ Washington State, TBASan Jose State v. TBA, TBAUC Davis v. Idaho State, TBASac. State @ Weber State, TBAFresno State @ Hawaii, TBAFIM Superbike World Championship,

Monterey Round

29, Sunday

A’s @ Seattle, 1:10 p.m.Giants v. San Diego, 1:05 p.m.Raiders v. Washington, 1:15 p.m.San Jose Earthquakes @ Chivas USA,

8:00 p.m.FIM Superbike World Championship,

Monterey Round

30, Monday

21, Saturday

A’s v. Minnesota, 1:05 p.m.

San Jose Earthquakes @ Real Salt Lake, 6:00 p.m.

Giants @ NY Yankees, TBAStanford v. Arizona State, TBASan Jose State @ Minnesota, TBAUC Davis v. Portland State, TBASac. State v. Southern Utah, TBA

then the playoffs: Scutaro delivered big hit after big hit while remaining white-hot for the stretch drive and the postseason. While Sabean has been mostly a master wheeler-dealer in the trade market over the years, the Brandons, Crawford and Belt, have emerged from the Giants’ farm system to become key fixtures in the infield. After a frustrating first year and a half in the Show, Belt has shown patience and worked hard, and his torrid hitting during spring training portended a possible breakout season. He’s also a solid fielder at first base. Crawford is another great story, hav-ing grown up in the Bay Area as a Giants fan and now becoming one of the game’s up-and-coming shortstops. Not only does he field his position peerlessly, but Craw-ford has also become a dangerous hitter. There is always concern about the colorful Pablo Sandoval at third base. In-juries to his hand, elbows and arms have been frustrating and, unfortunately, the likable Venezuelan will probably always have weight issues. Yet after watching him bash three homers in game one of last year’s World Series against the Tigers, baseball fans knew they were watching a special talent. Sandoval is still young and he’s probably going to need to take better care of himself as the season wears on. If the Panda can play 130 games, the Giants should be in good shape at third base and will have a guy who will supply punch in the middle of the lineup, along with Posey and Pence. Like the rest of his teammates, the friendly Sandoval loves playing in front of the noisy, knowledgeable sold out crowds at AT&T Park. “You get confidence when you play here, and with all of the noise and support that the people give you, you want to play harder for them,” he said. And Sandoval also likes the fact that there are a number of guys who can give the club a little spark, not only on the field but also in the clubhouse. “Hunter Pence, he tells us what we want to hear,” the Pan-da explained. “We also have a club where we not only enjoy being around each other, but everyone can be themselves.” The Giants are not only a team where there seems to be a lot of ‘togetherness,’ but they also have some valuable role players who can help out. Luckily for San Francisco, the versatile Joaquin Arias can fill in capably at just about any infield position if any of the regulars go down, and his

defense and hitting will not be that much of a drop-off. In the outfield, Andres Torres is back to see if he can find the magic that led to a career year in 2010, while de-fensive specialist Gregor Blanco will share much of the playing time and will play both left and center field more than capably. In center field, the Giants have one of the game’s most exciting and unpredictable performers. Angel Pagan was known as “Crazy Horse” when he played for the Mets be-

cause of his unexpected routes to a ball. But Pagan, like Pence, Romo and the Panda, is a high-strung athlete who can energize the offense or make a stunning play in the outfield. Coming off the bench when needed are Hector Sanchez, a work in progress behind the plate who has shown he can hit major-league pitching, and rookie utility man Nick Noonan, who had three hits in his first start in the big leagues in a win early this season over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Bochy relies heavily on his wise vet-eran sidekick Ron Wotus, and Bochy’s longtime friend and former teammate, third-base coach Tim Flannery, is one of the best in baseball. Hard-core fans who come to AT&T Park understand how much these guys and the rest of the coaching staff — and longtime clubhouse manager Mike Murphy — have helped to generate the camaraderie and togetherness

that are so important in the course of a long season. Although the Dodgers made a lot of noise in the off-season with many free agent moves, the early loss (broken collarbone) of prized pitcher Zach Greinke has hurt L.A. The Rockies lack the pitching and the Pa-dres are thin in just about every department to have a shot at contending. The Arizona Diamondbacks, led by firebrand manager Kirk Gibson, feature a respectable pitching staff and an intriguing blend of veterans and youngsters, including Cody Ross, Eric Chavez and Paul Goldschmidt. They figure to cause trouble for the Giants all season. Gibson has already guided one D-backs team to a postseason berth, but it will be difficult for Arizona or any other team in the National League West to push the Giants off their lofty perch. With a little good for-tune and health, don’t be surprised if the 2013 Giants are back in the World Series this fall.

San Francisco Giants, continued from page 16

Wily veteran Matt Cain is now in his ninth season with the world champion Giants.

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Finding perfection: Oakland Running Festival

Oakland Marathon

A marathon, among other things, is a journey. After months of training, you toe the line with a distance in front of you and an unrelenting clock ticking away without a care. A plan is set to run at a certain pace with a goal to finish at a certain time, but there are so many variables on race day that finding perfection can be difficult. Like most runners, my plan for race day was a guideline on how to approach the course. I would try to keep a con-sistent pace, adjusting for the elevation gain or loss. On a challenging Oakland course, I was aiming for a time of three hours and 55 minutes — my first sub-four-hour finish. That’s a badge of honor for some of us middle-of-the-pack runners. I was familiar with the course thanks to the Oakland Running Festival hosting two preview runs where partici-pants were allowed to run sections of the course as part of their training. It gave me a bit of confidence on how to ap-proach the race. With a shower of confetti at the start line, we were off. As we made our way through downtown Oakland, I was able to hit my first few miles on pace. It’s a challenge not to go out too fast and get swept up in the early excitement. By mile six we approached the high-energy section near Rockridge. I soaked in the sound of on-course bands, em-braced cheers from the crowd and got ready for the climb as we headed east toward Lake Temescal. The challenging part of the course was upon us: a 4-mile stretch with plenty of incline through Montclair, the pinnacle being the Mormon temple at mile 11. My pace slowed on ac-count of the incline, but I stayed within range of my goal.

After a screaming descent down Lincoln Avenue and into the Fruitvale area, I found myself right on pace at the halfway point at two hours. The second half of the course was mostly flat and filled with plenty of cheering sections, live music and entertainment from the various communi-ties in Oakland. By mile 18 (as we exited Chinatown and entered the Jack London Square area), I was hitting my splits like clockwork and feeling good thanks to conserving my energy on the in-cline sections of the course. As I headed along Mandela Parkway and through West Oakland, the energy of the spectators came alive. As we ran under the Crucible’s flaming arch, then past a DJ on top of a fire-breathing horse and the party scene at the Brown Sugar Kitchen, we runners found ourselves ready to make the final push as we approached Lake Merritt. Typically around miles 20-22, any mistakes made early on become blatantly apparent. Went out too fast? Tired legs? Not taking in enough hydration or fuel? No energy? But something magical was happening: I was feeling good. Actually, I was feeling better than that. I was feeling great. Looking at my watch, I saw I was on pace to hit my goal. But could I go faster? I was still more than four miles from the finish and decided to just keep moving forward. I found humor in cheer signs, high-fived spectators and thanked volunteers. As I approached the last two miles around Lake Mer-ritt, I knew it was safe to push a little harder. With a smile on my face and the sun shining, I ran my two fastest miles

of the day on miles 25 and 26. With the finish-line crowd cheering, I crossed the line at 3 hours and 54 minutes. I had officially run my first sub-four-hour race complete with a perfect 2:00/1:54 course split. With a solid training base, ideal weather conditions, exuberant course entertainment and enthusiastic volun-teers and crowds, I had finally achieved the long sought after “per-fect” race day.

By Brian Kelley, PavementRunner.com

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Oakland A’s Promotional Schedule, continued from page 20 San Francisco Giants Promotional Schedule, continued from page 14

Jul. 14, Sun. .......Red Sox......... MLB Network Drawstring Backpack presented by MLB Network, first 10,000 fans Jul. 25, Thu. .......Angels ........... CAPCOM Throwback Thursdays Jul. 26. Fri.........Angels ........... XFINITY Friday Family Pack Jul 27, Sat. ........Angels ........... 1969 Turn-Back-the-Clock Day; Oaklandish Throwback Tee presented by Tribune Tavern, first 10,000 fans Jul. 30, Tue. .......Blue Jays ...... Free Parking Tuesdays driven by Chevy; Jewish Heritage NightJul. 31, Wed. ......Blue Jays ...... BART $2 WednesdaysAug. 2, Fri. .........Rangers ........ Fireworks (watch from the field); Italian Heritage Night, presented by Peroni; XFINITY Friday Family PackAug. 13, Tue. ......Astros ........... Free Parking Tuesdays driven by ChevyAug. 14, Wed. ....Astros ........... BART $2 WednesdaysAug. 15, Thu. .....Astros ........... CAPCOM Throwback ThursdaysAug. 16, Fri. .......Indians .......... Filipino Heritage Night presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort; XFINITY Friday Family PackAug. 17, Sat. ......Indians .......... Yoenis Cespedes Bobblehead presented by State Farm, first 10,000 fans Aug. 20, Tue. ......Mariners ....... Free Parking Tuesdays driven by ChevyAug. 21, Wed. ....Mariners ....... BART $2 WednesdaysAug. 30, Fri. .......Rays .............. XFINITY Friday Family PackAug. 31, Sat. ......Rays .............. Fireworks (watch from the field) presented by Chevron Sep. 1, Sun. .......Rays .............. Breast Cancer Awareness DaySep. 3, Tue. ........Rangers ........ Free Parking Tuesdays driven by ChevySep. 4, Wed. ......Rangers ........ BART $2 WednesdaysSep. 5, Thu. .......Astros ........... CAPCOM Throwback ThursdaysSep. 6, Fri. .........Astros ........... XFINITY Friday Family PackSep. 8, Sun. .......Astros .......... Fiesta Day Giveaway presented by Chevrolet, first 10,000 fans Sep. 17, Tue. ......Angels ........... Free Parking Tuesdays driven by ChevySep. 18, Wed. ....Angels ........... BART $2 WednesdaysSep. 19, Thu.......Twins ............ CAPCOM Throwback ThursdaysSep. 20, Fri. .......Twins ............ Star Wars Themed Fireworks (watch from the field); XFINITY Friday Family PackSep. 21, Sat. ......Twins ............ Fan Appreciation Weekend; A’s Team Photo presented by Kingsford Capital Management, first 10,000 fans Sep. 22, Sun. .....Twins ............ Fan Appreciation Weekend

Jul. 20, Sat. ........D-backs ........Giants Headphones presented by freecred itscore.com, first 20,000 fans; BrewfestJul. 21, Sun. ........D-backs .........Pablo Sandoval Kids Jersey, presented by Monterey Bay Aquarium, first 7,500 kids, 14 & under ; Boy Scout DayJul. 22, Mon. .......Cincinnati.......Breast Cancer Awareness NightJul. 23, Tue. ........Cincinnati.......Law Enforcement AppreciationJul. 24, Wed. .......Cincinnati.......Korean Heritage NightJul. 27, Sat. .........Cubs ...............Angel Pagan Knit Beanie, first 20,000 fans; Social Media NightJul 28, Sun..........Cubs ...............Marco Scutaro T-shirt, presented by StubHub, first 20,000 fans; Girl Scout DayAug. 5, Mon. .......Milwaukee .....Grateful Dead Tribute NightAug. 6, Tue. .........Milwaukee .....Jewish Heritage NightAug. 7, Wed. ........Milwaukee ..... Italian Heritage NightAug. 9, Fri. ..........Baltimore .......Wine Fest IIAug. 10. Sat. .......Orioles............Virgin America 2-for1 Flight Voucher, presented by Virgin America, first 40,000 fans; Fellowship DayAug. 11, Sun........Orioles............Kids Lunch Bag, presented by Nestle Drumstick, first 10,000 fans, 14 & underAug. 22, Thu. ......Pittsburgh ......Step up to the Plate NightAug. 23, Fri. ........Pittsburgh ......Polynesian Heritage NightAug. 24, Sat. .......Pirates............Giants Plaid Fedora, first 20,000 fans Aug. 25, Sun. ......Pirates............Dog Days of Summer, presented by Zynga, special ticket required; Tim Lincecum Gnome, presented by Coca-Cola and Lucky, first 30,000 fansSep. 5, Thu. ........Arizona ...........College Night, Filipino Heritage Night IISep. 6, Fri. ..........Arizona ...........Bill Graham Tribute NightSep. 7, Sat. .........D-backs .........Giants Orange Sombrero, presented by State Farm, first 20,000 fans; Fiesta GigantesSep. 8, Sun. ........D-backs .........Star Wars DaySep. 9, Mon. .......Colorado ........Union Night; Masons Night; Elvis Presley Tribute NightSep. 10, Tue. .......Colorado ........ Irish Heritage Night IISep. 26, Thu. ......LA Dodgers ....OktoberfestSep. 27, Fri. .........Padres ............Willie Mac Award; African American Heritage NightSep. 29, Sun. ......Padres ............Fan Appreciation Day


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Bacchus kirk925 Bush Street, (415) 474-4056www.bacchuskirk.org; CC, FB, TVA good place to have a good drink.

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Beach chalet Brewery & restaurant1000 Great Highway @ Ocean Beach(415) 386-8439, www.BeachChalet.comBP, BR, CC, FB, FM, LM, TVS.F.’s best ocean view dining

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Billiard Palacade5179 Mission (near Geneva)(415) 585-6800; CC, LS, 14 9-foot AMF PT, TV

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Black magic voodoo lounge1400 Lombard Street(415) 931-8711; CC, FB, TVA bar from the old age of real drinking. Alumni Groups: Villanova

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the Boardroom1609 Powell Street, (415) 982-8898www.boardroomsf.com; CC, FM, TVLocated in the heart of North Beach.

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GG – golf game GS – gift shop H – hockey IE – interactive entertainment JB – jukebox KA – karaoke LM – live music LO – lotto LS – large screen OM – open mike PA – patio

PB – pinball PO – piano PP – ping pong PS – pop-a-shot PT – pool table SA – satellites SB – shuffleboard SR – smoking room TV – television VB – volleyball VG – video games WI-FI – free wireless

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Timmy can’t hit the strike zone and the Panda can’t hit below 250 lbs.

Kenny Mellor, electric and civil consultant, Pleasanton

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BuS STOP

1901 Union Street (at Laguna)(415) 567-6905 BB, CC, FB, H, JB, PT, SA, 20 TV, VG Friendly neighborhood atmo-sphere. All sporting events are televised. Two pool tables, a full bar and 23 beers are on tap. Gabe Ferroni Jr., owner.

c.c.’s Pierce Street manor3243 Pierce St., (415) 346-3523DT, FB, GG, JB, LS, PA, PT, SA, 4 TV

capp’s corner1600 Powell Street @ Green(415) 989-2589; www.CappsCorner.comCC. FB, FM, TV

the chieftain irish Pub & restaurant198 5th Street. (at Howard)(415) 615-0916, www.thechieftainirish-pub.comCC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, IE, JB, LM, LS, SA, TVIf it’s on...it’s on here.

city tavern3200 Fillmore St. (at Greenwich St.)(415) 567-0918 CC, FB, FM, LS, 2 TVwww.citytavernsf.comThe coldest beer in San Francisco.

columbus cafe562 Green St. (at Grant St.), (415) 274-2599; www.columbuscafesf.comBP, CC, CT, DT, FB, IE, JB, LS, PT, TV, VG A North Beach classic.

comstock Saloon155 Columbus St., (415) 617-0071www.comstocksaloon.com, CC, CT, FB, FM, PA, TV

connecticut yankee100 Connecticut St. (at 17th St.)(415) 552-4440; www.theyankee.com CC, DT, FB, FM, 2 LS, PA, 2 SA, 5 TV, VGA New England-styled sports bar keeping Potrero Hillers in suds and good eats.


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Fairly productive. His record will be 12-12.

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He’s getting a little long in the tooth to be very productive and consistent without ‘added help.’

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DANNY COYLe’S

668 Haight Street, (415) 558-8375www.dannycoyles.comCC, DJ, FB, JB, LS, PA, SA. 6 HD-TV Danny Coyle’s is San Francisco’s favorite place for great drinks, music, and atmosphere. We have several giant HD screens. Whether it’s an out-of-market football game, a 7 AM soccer game from England or a NBA or college hoops game, you can see your favorite team here. We look forward to serving you at DC’s! Monday – Friday Happy Hour: 2-7 PM. Wednesday Night: Trivia. Live Premier League and European Soccer, NFL Sunday Ticket, College FB Gameplan, and NBA League Pass, MLB, NHL. Alumni groups: Home of Bay Area Tar Heels and San Diego Chargers.

DAVe’S

29 Third Street (@ Kearny)(415) 495-6726; CC, FM, JB, 2 TV Dave’s was recently voted SF’s Best Totally Unpretentious Bar by SF Weekly and the City’s Best Happy Hour Bar by the Bay Guardian. Although downtown, we are a

neighborhood bar with friendly, effi-cient service and great prices all the time. We have 15 beers on tap, a great selection of premium spirits, affordable wines by the glass and delicious food served all day. All this to go with satellite TV and local games and all the big special event games. Also, Dave’s has monthly art shows, a great juke box, and a legendary owner (or so he thinks) who has walked the planks for 30 years. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day except Sunday, when we open at 12 noon.

double Play2401 16th Street (@ Bryant), (415) 621-9859www.doubleplaysf.comBR, CC, FB, FM, JB, LS, 5 TV, 61” Big ScreenWhere the old timers go before the game. A GREAT hangout.

the dovre club1498 Valencia Street (at 26th St.)(415) 285-4169; DJ, FB, JB, LS, PB, PT, 2TV, VGSuperb jukebox, chill and neighborhoody.

the dubliner Bar3838 24th St. (at Church St.), (415) 826-2279ATM, CC, CR, FB, JB, 2 SA, 5 TVThe best Irish coffee in San Francisco.

el toro Sports Bar & night club2470 San Bruno Ave., (415) 468-0670CC, FB, FM, SA, TVSince 1986 has hosted various bands from Latin America.

elixir: the neighborhood Saloon3200 16th Street, (415) 552-1633www.elixirsf.com; CC, FB, TV

family Billiards2807 Geary Blvd., (415) 931-1115www.familybilliards-sf.comCC, PT, TV

fiddler’s Green1333 Columbus Avenue, (415) 441-9758www.fiddlersgreenpub.net; CC, FB, FM, TVA hidden treasure near the Wharf.

FINAL FINAL

2990 Baker St. (@ Lombard)(415) 931-7800CC, DT, FB, GG, JB, 2 PT, 3 SA, 9 TV, VG The friendliest bar in San Francisco since 1934, tucked away in the Marina and adjacent to the Presidio.

finnegan’s Wake937 Cole St., (415) 731-6119www.finneganswakesf.comDT, JB, PA. PB, PP, PT, 3 TVBest Inebriation Station in the Outer Haight Ashbury.

fizzees Bar3954 Geary Blvd., (415) 221-7300ATM, CC, JB, PP, 2 PT, 4 TV, VGFree pool on Sunday

Gino & carlo548 Green Street(415) 421-0896, www.GinoAndCarlo.comFB, FM, JB, LS, PB, 2 PT, SA, 6 TVSince 1942 Gino & Carlo has provided the best in North Beach entertainment and comradeship.

Gio’S reStaUrant531 Commercial Street(between Sansome & Leidesdorff Streets)(415) 362-0800CC, FB, FM, 2 LS, TVYour friendly barkeep might be Billy O, Young Bill, Joe or Gio, depending upon who shows up. Cheers!

Giordano Brothers303 Columbus Avenue @ Broadway(415) 397-2767www.giordanobros.com; CC, FM, TVAlumni groups: Pittsburgh Steelers, Xavier University

Giordano Brothers3108 16th Street @ Valencia(415) 437-2767www.giordanobros.com; CC FM, TV

Glen Park Station2816 Diamond St., (415) 333-4633DT, FB, JB, PA, 4 TV, VG“This bar is awesome.”

the Gold cane cocktail lounge(between Clayton and Ashbury streets)1569 Haight Street, (415) 626-1112FB, JB, PT, 5TV VG Good company lives here.

Grandma’s Saloon1016 Taraval Avenue; (415) 665-7892(between 20th and 21st avenues)FB, GG, JB, LO, PB, PT, 2 TV

Green’s Sports Bar2239 Polk Street (Vallejo & Green streets)(415) 775-4287; ATM, CC, FB, GG, JB, 2 LS, PA, PB, PT, 10 SA, 20 TV, 4 VGSFBG Best of the Bay winner.

ha-ra club875 Geary St. (Larkin and Hyde Sts.)(415) 673-3148FB, JB, LS, PB, PO, PT, 2 SA, TVCome in and cheer down.

harrington’s Bar & Grill245 Front St. @ California St., (415) 392-7595www.harringtonsbarandgrill.comCC, DT, FB, FM, 2 LS, PA, SA, 3 TVHarrington’s – a family tradition since 1935.

harry’s Bar2020 Fillmore Street(between California & Pine)(415) 921-1000www.harrysbarsf.com; CC, FB, FM, TV

hobson’s choice1601 Haight Street @ Clayton(415) 621-5859; www.hobsonschoice.comCC, FB, FM, 4 TV, VG

hockey haven3625 Balboa St. (bet. 37th & 38th Ave.)(415) 752-4413; FB, JB, PT, 3 TV, VGA shrine to hockey.

THe HOLDING COMPANY

#2 Embarcadero Center(415) 986-0797www.TheHoldingCo.usBR, CC, CT, DT, FB, FM, PA, SA, 8 TV 38 years in Downtown San Francisco. A neighborhood bar and



restaurant with a Cheers ambiance. Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Serving lunch, dinner and/or appetizers from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. 16 taps and great food since 1974. (Really. It’s true. Or in other words, before you were born.) Ion for private parties during the week or on weekends. From wed-ding to wakes. Just a good place to be. Still here, still good. Mike and Marcia Walsh, owners.

horseshoe tavern2024 Chestnut St., (415) 346-1430www.horseshoetavernsf.comJB, LS, PB, 2 PT, 4 TV, VG

IL PIRATA

2007 16th Street(415) 626-2626; www.IlPirataSF.comATM, BB, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, GG, IE, JB, LM, 2 LS, OM, PA, SA, SR, 5 TV, 2 VG Located on Lower Potrero Hill, Il Pirata Bar & Restaurant is a charm-ing establishment catering to the local residents, business owners and anyone who stops by to enjoy a drink. Ask Billy Catechi, the gra-cious host, for the “Special of the Day.” Bands perform almost nightly with Monday reserved for MNF during the season. In addition to a warm, welcoming interior and friendly bar, there are plush booths to dive into or move to the outside patio for a drink or one of Il Pirata’s fine meals. Plenty of parking on nights and weekends.

international cocktail1000 Columbus St. (at Chestnut St.)(415) 775-6036; FB, 2 PT, 2 TVIf things get slow, we have an aquarium.

ireland’s 323920 Geary Blvd., (415) 386-6173CC, DT, FB, FM, JB, LM, LS, 2 PT, SA, 4 TV, VG

JAKe’S STeAKS

3301 Buchanan Street(415) 922-2211www.jakessteaks.netATM, CC, CT, FM, LS, SA, TV, Wi-Fi Jake’s Steaks has been supply-ing San Franciscans with the best Philly Cheesesteak, combining with a neighborhood sports bar feel. It is a great spot to grab an ice cold beer and traditional cheesesteak, or catch the latest games on its big screens (NFL, MLB, NBA, College games and more!) Home base for all Philly sports games/fans, with access to all sat-ellite sports packages. Jake’s was recently voted 2010 Best of the Bay “Best Cheesesteak” by SF Weekly. Happy Hours 4-6pm MWF ($3 draft beer, 22oz gigantic glass).

JILLIAN’S

101 4th Street, #1070 (@ Metreon)(415) 369-6100www.JilliansSF.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, IE, KA, LS, PA, PT, SA, TV Jillian’s has the ultimate in sports viewing with a high defini-tion 110” video projection screen and a 50-foot video wall. We also

have a full bar, great food, 10 bil-liard tables, outdoor dining and pri-vate club rooms. Come in and enjoy the best party in San Francisco! Join us for your favorite NBA, NFL, NCAA and NHL games and we also show UFC, HBO boxing and interna-tional soccer action.

kate o’Briens579 Howard Street, (415) 882-7240www.kateobriens.com , CC, FB, FM, JB, PA, SA, TVWe are located 5 blocks from AT&T Park and 2 blocks from the Moscone Center.

kelley’s tavern3231 Fillmore Street, (415) 567-7181(between Moulton St & Greenwich St); FB, TV

kells San francisco530 Jackson Street, (415) 955-1916www.kellsirish.com; BR, CC, FB, FM, GS, 3 TV

THe KeZAR PuB

A Sports Bar for Sports Fans770 Stanyan Street (Waller & Beulah, across from Kezar Stadium/Pavilion)415-386-9292 TheKezarPub.com

Alumni Groups: Cal, Iowa State, Marquette, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame. Supporters Clubs: Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, San Jose Earthquakes, SF Dogfish, Team In Training Consistently recognized as San Francisco’s #1 Sports Bar and a virtual shrine to the San Francisco 49ers from their days playing across the street. All sports from

around the world shown at this bar that opens at 6 a.m. regularly for European sports. Every NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, EPL game shown and college sports from around the world. Formula One racing, WWE and lacrosse, all broadcast in HD with sound.

knuckles historical Sports Bar555 Northpoint Street (415) 563-1234www.fishermanswharf.hyatt.comATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FS, LS, PB, 2 PT, SA, SB, TV, VG

la rocca’s corner957 Columbus Avenue, (415) 674-1266www.LaRoccasCorner.com; FB, TV

LeFTY O’DOuL’S

333 Geary Street (415) 982-8900ATM, BR, CC, FB, FM, PO, SA 8TVwww.leftyodouls.bizAlumni group: University of Michigan Named for a power-hitting, hometown hero who won batting titles in the 30s, Lefty O’Doul sent Joe DiMaggio to the majors and went on to become baseball’s biggest ambas-sador to Japan where he was revered. Lefty’s is a lively, welcoming place with a friendly staff and clientele. A great place to catch any game. Come in and treat yourself! Bovis family, owners; Paul, head bartender.

little Shamrock807 Lincoln Way, (between 10th Ave & 9th Ave)(415) 661-0060; DT, FB, SA, 6 TV, VGThe type of place I can take my family to.

liverpool lil’s2942 Lyon Street, (415) 921-6664CC, FB, FM, 2 LS, PA, SA, 3 TVwww.liverpoollils.comFor over 30 years Lil’s has offered a warm neighborhood welcome to all.

One base-on-balls so far, in about 40 innings – his productivity has gone into the toilet without it!

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MAD DOG IN THe FOG

530 Haight Street (Fillmore & Steiner) 415-626-7279TheMadDogintheFog.comATM, CC DJ, FM, PA, PT, 18 SA, 18 TV, Wi-Fi. The biggest screen in San Francisco.

San Francisco’s premier soc-cer bar, voted the best place to watch World Cup soccer and featured in an Addidas TV adver-tisement. Featuring every English Premier League game, FA Cup and Championship games. Most European international matches, along with USA’s men. Over 200 bottled beers and 35 on-draft. Also showing Spanish, German, French MLS and Italian soccer leagues: World Cup, Champion League and Copa Sudomenica. Great venue to catch every NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and all college sports. DJ’s on the weekend, beer garden and great

food. Come see what the new remodeled Mad Dog has to offer. We are the home of football in San Francisco.

marina lounge2138 Chestnut St., (415) 922-1475FB, JB, PT, SA, 3 TV, VGHark! Cocktails!

mauna loa club3009 Fillmore St., (415) 563-5137JB, LS, PB, PT, 5 TV, VG

mcteague’s Saloon1237 Polk Street, (415) 776-1237www.mcteagues.com; CC, FB, JB, TVAlumni group: University of Texas

momo’s760 Second Street (@ King)(415) 227-8660www.sfmomos.comBR, CC, FB, FM, 2 TV

monaghan’s3243 Pierce St., (415) 567-4466CC, FB, JB, 5 TVA fantastic haven for SF Giants fans.

MuCKY DuCK

1315 9th Avenue(415) 661-4340

www.muckyduckpub.comATM, CC, DT, FB, JB, IE, LM, 5 LS, PT, 9 TV, VG, WiFi More than a Sports Bar, the Mucky Duck is also a World Famous drinking establishment located just 1 block from Golden Gate Park’s William de Young Museum and Japanese Tea Garden. We are an instant favorite to world travelers and locals alike. We offer the fresh-est beer, always served ice cold in frosty pint glasses. Free pool on Sundays. We have Happy Hour drink specials, Satellite Sports, darts, full bar and 20 beers on tap. When you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to stop in and see your friends at the Mucky Duck.

murphy’s Pub217 Kearny Street(415) 693-9588; CC, FB, JB, TV

nag’s head5346 Geary Blvd., (415) 387-9510; DT, FB, JB, 2 TVA nice place for locals to hang out, listen to music and play darts.

NICKIe’S BAR & ReSTAuRANT

466 Haight Street(415) 255-0300; www.nickies.comCC, DJ, FB, JB, LM, 7 TV, VG

Based in San Francisco’s Lower Haight, Nickies Bar & Restaurant has something for everyone. Weekend DJs starting at 10 p.m. with No Cover. Full bar with fan-tastic cocktails, 7 flat screen TVs, freshly made food including Daily Specials. Saturday and Sunday Brunch. 18 draught beers, with a glycol system, keeping the beers

consistently crisp at 31 degrees for the perfect pint. Whether you are alone or with a group, Nickies is the perfect place to sit at the bar and watch the NFL Ticket, MLB, NBA Pass or the world’s best soccer and all of the other top sporting events, all shown on our crystal clear HD flat screens in surround sound. So grab a bar stool or sit at a table with a group of friends. Either way, it is comfortable and inviting. With the friendliest bartenders in town, you can’t afford to skip Nickies when in San Francisco. Open Monday through Friday, 12-2 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 – 2 a.m.

noe’s Bar & Grill1199 Church Street, (b/n Elizabeth & 24th streets); (415) 282-4007ATM, CC, FB, GG, JB, LS, PB, 11 TVs

north Beach restaurant1512 Stockton Street, (415) 392-1700www.northbeachrestaurant.com“One of the best meals to be found in the City”--Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle.

north Star cafe1560 Powell St. (at Green St.)(415) 397-0577; www.northstarcafe.comCC, FM, FS, JB, 2 PT, 3 TVA comfortable little joint. Join the mayhem!

o’reilly’s irish Pub & restaurant622 Green St, (415) 989-6222www.oreillysirish.com; CC, FB, FM, TV

old clam house299 Bayshore Blvd., (415) 826-4880www.theoldclamhousesf.comCC, FB, FM, JB, 2 TVSan Francisco’s oldest restaurant in the same location since 1861.

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Perry’s Union Street1944 Union Street (at Laguna)(415) 922-9022; www.perryssf.comBR, CC, FB, FM, 2 SA, 7 TV

Perry’s on the embarcadero155 Steuart Street, (415) 495-6500BR, CC, FB, FM, 2 SA, 7 TVwww.perryssf.com

Perry’s design center101 Henry Adams Street(15th & Alameda)415.552.5697; www.perryssf.comBR, CC, FB, FM, TV

Perry’s SfoInternational Airport, Terminal 1, Pier C(Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, Northwest)(650) 821-1037, www.perryssf.com

Pete’s tavern & Pedro’s cantina128 King Street, (415) 817-5040www.petestavern.comBR, CC, FB, FM, PT, TV

Phoenix irish Bar 811 Valencia, (415) 695-1811www.phoenixirishbar.comCC, FB, FM, JB, TV

Pig and Whistle Pub2801 Geary Blvd., (415) 885-4779www.Pig-and-Whistle.comATM, CC, DT, FM, JB, PB, PT, TV, VGSwig a Pig.

Pittsburgh’s Pub4207 Judah Street(b/n 47th & 48th Avenues)(415) 664-3926; FB, JB, TV, VG

Pizza orgasmica & Brewing company823 Clement St. (415) 386-60002 Embarcadero Center (415) 834-96003145 Fillmore St. (415) 771-BEER3157 Fillmore St. (415) 931-5300CC, FB, FM, JB, TV, VGwww.pizzaorgasmica.com

Polo Grounds747 3rd Street, (415) 777-1177, CC, FB, JB, TV

Portals tavern179 West Portal Avenue, (415) 731-1208ATM, FB, JB, SA, 3 TV, VG

Public house24 Willie May Plaza (at AT&T Park)(415) 644-0240; www.publi-chousesf.comCC, FB, FM, TV

r-Bar1176 Sutter Street (Polk & Sutter)(415) 567-7441; CC, FB, JB, TVAlumni Group: University of Oregon

red Jack Saloon131 Bay Street (@ Stockton/Pier 39)(415) 989-0700; CC, FB, JB, LM, 4 TV, VG

rogue ales Public house673 Union St., (415) 362-7880www.rogue.com/locations/locations.php#sfo, BP, CC, FM, GS, TV

the royal exchange301 Sacramento St. (at Front St.)(415) 956-1710; CC, CT, FB, FM, LS, SA, 7 TVwww.royalexchange.comIn the heart of the Financial District since 1972.

Shanghai kelly’s2064 Polk St., (415) 771-3300www.shanghaikellys.comATM, CC, FB, JB, 3 TV, VGAlumni group: Boston College.

Steff’s Sports Bar141 2nd Street, (415) 777-1844CC, DT, FB, GG, JB, 2 LS, PT, 6 SA, 12 TV, VGA neighborhood sports bar in San Francisco’s South of Market.

thirsty Bear Brewing co.661 Howard Street, (415) 974-0905 www.thirstybear.com; BP, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, 2 PT, SA, 2 TV

tommy’s JoyntGeary & Van Ness, (415) 775-4216www.tommysjoynt.com, ATM, FB, FM, JB, 4 TVOriginal owners since 1947!

trad’r Sam’s6150 Geary Blvd (at 26th Ave.)(415) 221-0773; FB, GG, JB, LS, PB, 2 TV, VGStill an old-time feeling when it was the hangout of fictional character Sam Spade.

Underdog’s Sports Bar & Grill1824 Irving Street, (415) 566-8700www.underdogssf.com; CC, FB, TV

Union Square Sports Bar115 Mason Street, (415) 345-8484BR, CC, FB, GG, JB, 7 LS, PB, 4 PT, 5 SA, 17 TV, 5 VG, Heart of Union Square.

Wild Side West424 Cortland, (415) 647-3099www.wildsidewest.comCT, JB, LS, PA, PB, PO, PT, 2 TV, VG

yancy’s Saloon734 Irving Street, (b/n 8th & 9th avenues)(415) 665-6551, DT, FB, JB, LM, LS, 6 TV, 4 VG

zeke’s diamond Bar & Grill600 Third Street (@ Brannan)(415) 392-5311, www.zekesbar.comCC, DT, FB, FM, JB, LS, PT, 16 TVAlumni groups: Ohio State University/football, University of Kentucky/basketball

zeitgeist Bar199 Valencia Street. (415) 255-7505www.zeitgeistsf.comFB. FM, JB, PA, TVWarm beer and cold women

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19th Street Station339 19th Street, Oakland, (510) 893-1919CC, FB, 3 TV“In 20 years we haven’t had one argument.”

44 Sports lounge848 Willow Avenue, Suite A, Hercules, (510) 245-1144; www.44sportslounge.com CC, FB, PA, TV

agave1935 Galindo Street, Concord(925) 676-5252; www.agavegrill.com CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, LS, TV

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435 Main Street, Pleasanton(925) 462-2316 ATM, BR, CC, FB, FM, LS, PA, TVwww.albertoscantina.com Alberto’s Cantina is not only a great choice for your dining but a convenient choice as well. Located on Main Street in Pleasanton’s historic downtown, we have been voted Best Mexican Food in the Tri-Valley for eight years and Best Outdoor Dining for two years in a row. Enjoy our authentic cuisine in our open-air patio, in our warm and festive dining rooms or in our state-of-the-art sports bar. We have the largest selection of rare and unique tequilas North of the Border!

antlers tavern2284 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, (510) 724-9961CC, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, KA, LM, LS, PT, SA, 8 TV

artie’s countrywood lounge2068 Countrywood Shopping CenterWalnut Creek, (925) 934-5662ATM, CC, FB, GG, LO, LS, PB, 3 PT, SA, 6 TV, VG

Barclay’s restaurant & Pub5940 College Avenue, Oakland(510) 654-1650; www.BarclaysPub.com

Bear’s lair2475 Bancroft Ave., Berkeley (510) 843-5247; www.bearslairpub.comBP, BR, CC, CT, DT, FM, FP, FS, GS, IE, JB, LM, LS, PA, PB, 10 TV, VG

Bec’s Bistro2271 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley(510) 647-1790; www.becbistro.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill915 Club House Drive, Livermore(925) 455-7070; www.beebsatlaspositas.com CC, FB, FM, 7 Plasma, 31 TV

Blu 42 Sports lounge1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek(925) 979-0132CC, DJ, FB, FM, LM, PT, TV

Blue moon9937 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito(510) 526-1719; FB, JB, PT, 2 TV, VG

Brennan’s restaurant4th St. & University, Berkeley (510) 841-0960; www.brennansberkeley.comATM, CC, FM, 2 LS, SA, 4 TV

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6005 Shellmound Street, Ste. 160, Emeryville (510) 652-9808www.thebrokenrack.comCC, CT, FB, FM, FS, GS, 20 PT, SR, 8 TV Preferred Partner of Cal and SJSU Alumni Assns.

Buckhorn Grill5614 Bay Street, Suite 238, Emeryville (in Bay Street Mall), (510) 654-2996 www.buckhorngrill.com; CC, FB, FM, TV

Buffalo Bill’s Brew Pub1082 B Street, Hayward, (510) 886-9823www.buffalobillsbrewery.comBP, CC, DT, FM, SA, TV

campo di Bocce175 E. Vineyard Ave., Livermore(925) 249-9800; www.campodibocce.comBR, CC, CT, DJ, IE, FB, FM, FP, LM, PA, TV

campus club by the Bay821 Sycamore Ave., Hayward(510) 889-1061, DT, FB, JB, KA, LM, LS, PT 3 TV

chicken & Waffles444 Embarcadero West (Jack London Square), Oakland (510) 836-4446www.hcwchickenandwaffles.netCC, FB, FM, 3 TV

CHuRCHWARD PuB

1515 Park Street (between Santa Clara Avenue & Times Way)Alameda (510) 521-4800CC, DJ, FB JB, 3 LS, PA, PT, 4 TVwww.TheChurchwardPub.com Formerly known as Pop Inn and recently renovated, Chuchward Pub is the place to be, EVERY night. On weekends the place jumps to life with DJs and a lively crowds eager to party. A good time is guaranteed. Owned and managed by the brother/sister team of Joey & Lisa Churchward, the Churchward Pub has served as host for events sponsored by Alameda civic orga-nizations and is fast becoming Alameda’s new place to meet! Visit the Churchward the next time you are looking for a friendly bar great ambiance and super wait staff!

club mallard752 San Pablo Ave., Albany, (510) 524-8450www.clublmallard.comCC, 2 JB, PB, 5 PT, 3 TV, 2 VG

coach’s Sports Bar40968 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, (510) 656-1751, CC, 4 DT, FB, GG, JB, LS, PB, SA, SB, 5 TV, 4 VG

e a S t b ay SportS barS, reStaUraNtS & brew pUbS

Josh Reddick. He is a pure character and loved by all, awful beard notwithstanding.

Ann Cooke, sales, Alameda

Coco. His groovy style off the field but a pro on the field.

Randall Whitney, entrepreneur, Oakland


CROGAN’S MONTCLAIR

6101 La Salle Ave., Oakland, (510) 339-2098 www.Crogans.comCC, FB, FM, 3 TV The official Home of Bay Area Fans. Enjoy Crogan’s extensive menu before, during, or after the game. We are Montclair’s oldest restau-rant, opening in 1978. Our restau-rant and bar lets us accommodate groups of up to 40 people. Serving the finest in Seafood, Meats, Pastas, Salads, Sandwiches, and Appetizers, we are open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m., offering one menu. Sunday brunch, 11:30-3:00. Mike Williams, general manager.

crogan’s Sports Bar & Grill1387 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 933-7800www.crogansbarandgrill.comBB, BR, CC, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, FS, H, JB, LM, LS, PB, 2 PT, SA,17 TV, VG.

crown Billiards2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste. 100San Ramon, (925) 725-3900www.bayareacrownbilliards.comCC, DT, FB, LM, PT, TV

Cue & BReW

1029 Arnold Drive, #6, Martinez(925) 370-1282CC, DT, FB, JB, 2 LS, 10 PT, SA, 11 TV, VG


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20 brews on tap, MLB and NFL TV packages, 10 pool tables, darts, shuffleboard. Bill Boyer, owner.

dan’s irish Sports Bar1524 Civic Street, Walnut Creek(925) 932-1331; DT, FB, LM, PT, 5 TV, VGwww.dansbar.com The friendly, gracious staff keeps Dan’s on everyone’s sports bar list.

DIAMONDSSPORTS BAR AND

GRILL

Holiday Inn77 Hegenberger Road, Oakland(510) 638-7777, BR, CC, FB, FM, LS, TV www.holidayinn.com/oaklandairport

DICK’S ReSTAuRANT

COCKTAILS & BANqueTS

Under New Ownership3188 Alvarado St., San Leandro(510) 614-8801BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, LS, SA, 6 TV Dick’s is a San Leandro institu-tion where politicos and sports fans bend elbows together. The food is worth a stop. We offer full cater-ing services and banquet facilities for parties, business meetings, lun-cheons or wedding receptions for groups, both large and small. Stop by and have a cold one and a bite to eat in a welcoming atmosphere. Karaoke on Friday and Saturday night. You can count on the new owners for any of your needs

discovery Bay Sports Bar2477 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay(925) 513-3435; CC, FB, FM, LS, TV, VG

DITOY’S PuB

Inside the Comfort Inn & Suites 8452 Edes Avenue, Oakland(510) 568-1500 ext 1400CC, FB, TVA full range of adult beverages and light snacks within walking distance of the Coliseum and Oracle Arena. Special game and event promotions. Carlos Sanchez, manager.

don Jose’s mexican restaurant 3430 Village Drive, Castro Valley(510) 538-3290, BR, CC, FB, FM TV www.donjosesrestaurant.com

dorsey’s locker5817 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland(510) 428-1935; CC, FB,. FM, TVwww.dorseyslocker.com

doubletree hotel200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley, (510) 548-7920, ATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, LS, GS, PA, SA, TV, Wi-Fi

doucet Saloon20710 Rutledge Road, Castro Valley(510) 537-6679, ATM, DT, FB, LM, 2 LS, PA, 2 PT, 7 SA, SB, 12 TV

DuBLINSPORTS PuB & GRILL

7294 San Ramon Road, Dublin(925) 587-2333ATM, BP, CC, DJ, FB, FM, KA, LM, LS, PA, DT, SA, 20 TV

The Dublin Sports Pub is the top destination for beer, liquor, food, music, and sports.

eD’S MuDVILLe

GRILL

6200 Center Street, Clayton(925) 673-0333, www.edsmudvillegrill.comCC, FM, LS, PB, PS, 6 SA, 11 TV, VG “Ed’s Mudville Grill, a Clayton Home Run,” says Bill Staggs, restau-rant reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle. This family restaurant is a full-service, full menu establish-ment with 20 taps and a great wine list only a driver-sandwedge from the Oakhurst Country Club. Entertaining you with Fox Sports Direct, local and national cable and a great staff. Ed Moresi is the owner and host. John Mahloch, Chris McCormick, and Lorenzo Garcia are managers. Clayton’s corner sports grill is in a League of its own.

e.J. Phair Brewing co. & ale house2151 Salvio, Ste L, Concord, (925) 691-4253www.ejphair.comATM, BP, CC, DJ, FB, FM, JB, PA, TV

elephant Bar restaurant5601 Bay Street, Emeryville, (510) 601-1001, CC, FB, FM, TVwww.elephantbar.com

elliott’s Bar369 Hartz Avenue, Danville(925) 837-9955; CC, FB, TV

THe eNGLANDeRSPORTS PuB & ReSTAuRANT

101 Parrott Street, San Leandro (510) 357-3571, www.englanderpub.comBR, CC, CT, DJ, DT, FM, GS, H, LM, LO, 4 LS, OM, PA, 4 SA, 39 TV Home of Real Ales. 110 beers on tap. Live music every Friday. Comedy every Saturday. British comedy on screen every Wednesday. Come for a beer and stay for food and sports.

e-one entertainment200 Hegenberger Road, Oakland(510) 638-8883BR, CC, CT, FB, JB, 17 PT, 4 Snooker, 12 TV

eVIe’S

7138 Village Parkway, Dublin(925) 828-1942ATM, CC, FB, JB, LS, PT, SB, TV Come join The Team at Evie’s where we have 10 flat screen TVs featuring Football to NASCAR and a State of the Art jukebox. Come visit Evie and The Team!

Pablo Sandoval. Gotta support the chubby guys who can hit.

Daniel Geary, humanitarian, Richmond

The A’s will have a better record because after winning two world championships in three years, it is tough emotionally for the Giants to get up for every game.

David Bernath, business owner, Fremont



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I think he should shave. Imagine that facial hair on a hot, humid summerday in Kansas City!

Bryan Cauwels, hotel management, Hayward

Yes. We don’t want a copy cat!

Cisco Ortega, sales, Union City

Considering what befell the Giants Brian Wilson, should Josh Reddick rethink his fondness for facial outburst?


FARRINGTON’SWORLD’S COLDeST BeeR

1938 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill (925) 687-2259ATM, BR, CC, DJ, DT, GG, JB, KA, LO, 2 LS, PB, 4 PT, 2 SA, SB, 12 TV, VG

the fat lady201 Washington St., Oakland(510) 465-4996www.thefatladyrestaurant.comBR, CC, FB, FM, PA, TV

fernandes Stein lounge939 B Street, Hayward, (510) 537-6770CC, FB, JB, TV

fernando’s mexican restaurant348 Saint Mary’s Street, Pleasanton(925) 846-5740ATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, LM, PA, TV

fire den Bar & Grill1231 Park Street (between Encinal Ave & San Antonio Ave); Alameda (510) 748-0517 CC, FB, LM, PA, 13 TVwww.firedenalameda.com

first Street ale house2086 First Street, Livermore (925) 371-6588, CC, FM, JB, 2 TVwww.firststreetalehouse.com

five – BerkeleyAt the Hotel Shattuck Plaza2086 Allston Way, Berkeley(510) 225-6055, www.FIVE-Berkeley.comATM, BR, CC, FB, FM, TV, Wi-Fi

FRANCeSCO’SReSTAuRANT

8520 Pardee Drive, Oakland, (510) 569-0653www.francescosrestaurant.comBR, CC, FB, FM, LS, SA, TV

A venerable Italian restaurant and bar catering to a devoted follow-ing for many years. A favorite start-ing and ending point for any event at the Oakland Coliseum or Arena. Plenty of parking, banquet rooms and a good dose of nostalgia. Staff: Dino Keres, bar manager; also Nido Esquerra, Paula Varn. Graciously hosted by Theresa Irwin and Andy Rubini.

FRANK’S SALOON & SPORTS BAR

2014 Marina Blvd., San Leandro(510) 895-0140DJ, FB, FM, GG, JB, 5 TV, VG If there is a game you want to see, you will see it

here. Watch your favorite sports event while enjoying one of the 8 beers we have on tap. So come on over and enjoy our friendly environment and staff, while having a refreshing, cold beer here at Frank’s!

FuNKY MONKeY

22554 Main Street, Hayward(510) 733-2334CC, DT, FB, KA, LM, PT, 10 Plasma TVs We have Karaoke every Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday nights. Catch KMEL’s DJ Rick Lee on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday eve-nings. The Dart League joins us on

Tuesday at 7 PM, plus Pool and 10 Plasma TVs for NFL Season Ticket (from Direct TV) and other sports packages, plus the best BBQ dinners around on Monday nights! Stop by for a cold one and a good time.

Gallagher’s dublin Pub7821 Amador Valley Road, Dublin(925) 828-5996ATM, CC, DT, FB, JB, KA, PA, PT, SB, 5 TV, VG, (Toy machine)

Geo. kaye’s4044 Broadway Street, Oakland, (510) 547-9374, FB, JB, 2 TV

GeORGe & WALT’S

5445 College Avenue, Oakland(510) 653-7441 www.georgeandwalts.comATM, FB, FP, JB, PB, 2 PT, 9 TV, VG The oldest family-owned bar on College Avenue, 5 generations strong. For your sports pleasure we have all the best Direct TV packag-es, including BASEBALL, HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, COLLEGE FOOTBALL and the NFL TICKET.

GRAND OAKSReSTAuRANT & SPORTS LOuNGe

3701 Grand Avenue, Oakland

(510) 451-5253www.grandoaksrestaurant.comBR, CC, FB, FM, FS, KA, 2 LS, OM, PA, PT, SA, SR, 9 TV, 11 VG Home to Fantasy Football drafts, the Grand Oaks first opened its doors in 1988 with owners Roger and Ken Ham. The brothers shared a passion for good food and cook-ing it, and their talents have now extended to providing sports fans with a super venue to watch games on TV! After their remodel, patrons have been thrilled to enjoy13 Big Screen TVs lining the walls and even more Flat Screen TVs. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. (Hours vary according to sporting events.) Visit www.grandoaksrestaurant.com or call 510-451-5253.

GO SPORTS BAR

736 Washington Street, Oakland(510) 452-1258CC, DT, FB, LS (52”), SA, 12 TV, VG, Wi-Fiwww.thegosportsbar.com We are a friendly neighborhood bar & grill located in Historic Old Oakland.

halftime Sports Bar316 14th Street (b/w Webster & Harrison)Oakland (510) 836-4400CC, FB, 7 TV

heart and dagger Saloon504 Lake Park Avenue, Oakland (510) 444-7300www.HeartAndDaggerSaloon.comCC, PA, PB, PT



heinold’s first & last chance Saloon48 Webster Street, Oakland, (510) 839-6761www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com FB, TV

the hop yard american alehouse & Grill3015-H Hopyard Road, Pleasanton(925) 426-9600; www.hopyard.comBP, CC, FM, LM, SA, 3 TV470 Market Place, San Ramon(925) 277-9600, BP, CC, FM, 3 TV

HOTeL DuRANT

2600 Durant Avenue, Berkeley(510) 845-8981, www.henrys-berkeley.comBR, CC, CT, FB, FM, SA, 6 TV Hotel Durant has become a tradi-tion for generations of Alumni, fac-ulty and event planners since 1928.

hotsy totsy601 San Pablo Ave., Albanywww.hotsytotsyclub.com(510) 526-5986, FB, JB, PT, SB, 2 TV, VG, Wi-FiEstablished In 1939! Oldest bar in Albany!

the huddle5152 Mowry Ave; Fremont(510) 794-8590www.huddlebar.comATM, DT, FB, JB, LM, LO, LS, 3 SA, 8 TV, 3 VG, Wi-Fi

hugo’s Place24 West 10th St., Antioch(925) 778-0318BP, DT, JB, PB, PT, SB, 4TV, VG

IVY ROOM

860 San Pablo Avenue @ SolanoAlbany, (510) 526-5888ATM, CC, FB, JB, LM, LS, PT, SA, 3 TV, Wi-Fi, www.ivyroom.com Albany’s legendary neighbor-hood bar was renovated with reclaimed materials and fixtures and reopened under new ownership in 2012. Our mixologists create hand-crafted cocktails, made with fresh, local and house made ingredients. The Ivy Room continues its his-tory of bringing great live music to the East Bay. We book an eclectic mix of sounds from rockabilly and hip-hop to blues. Happy Hour: 1-7 p.m. Every Day: $3 - PBR 24oz, Bud Light, Tecate; $4 - Well Drinks; $5 – Wine.

Jack’s Brewing co. & Sports Bar39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont(510) 796-2036www.jacksbrewingcompany.comBP, BR, CC, DT, FM, FS, LS, SA, 20 TV

Jack’s Brewing company Sports Pub & Grill2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd.San Ramon, (925) 362-1059www.jacksbrewingcompany.comCC, FM, 4 10’ TVs

Jerry’s cocktail lounge13021 San Pablo Ave., San Pablo(510) 232-6336; FB, JB, LO, LS, 3 TV, VG

Jim’s on the course1 Clubhouse Memorial Rd., Alameda(510) 337-9950ATM, CC, FB, FM, GG, 2 LS, PA, SA, 16 TV, VG

Jupiter2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley(510) 843-8277; www.jupiterbeer.comBP, CC, FM, LM, PA, PB, SNVoted ‘Best Bar’ by East Bay readers of the San Francisco Chronicle, ‘98 & ‘99.

the kerry house4092 Piedmont Ave., Oakland(510) 652-4032ATM, BP, CC, FB, JB, LO, PA, PT, TV, VG

kimball’s Billiards Sports Bar522 Second Street, Oakland(510) 444-6136, www.KimbalsCarnival.comCC, FB, FM, LS, 18 PT, TV

KINGFISH PuB & CAFÉ

5227 Claremont Avenue, Oakland(510) 655-7373, CC, FB, JB, SB, TV Home of Old Blues and a big supporter of Cal baseball. Check us out on Big Game Day. Established in 1922, the Kingfish has seen it all and welcomes all who come. Prepare to get cozy.

king tsin1699 Solano Avenue, Berkeley(510) 526-3536BR, CC, FB, FM, 3 TVWith Dim Sum and a Sports Bar, you can’t miss!

kip’s restaurant2439 Durant St., Berkeley, (510) 848-4340CC, FB, FM, JB, KA, 2 LS, 5 SA, 6 TVwww.kipsberkeley.com

kirby’s Sports Bar42312 Fremont Blvd., Fremont(510) 657-9060; ATM, CC, DT, FB, FS, GG, IE, JB, KA, LS, PA, 2 PT, SA, 15 TV, VG

krayons Gallery3477 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley(510) 548-2080, CC, FB, JB, 4 TV

la estrellita cafe & Bar446 East 12th Street, Oakland(510) 891-0324; FB, FM, 4 TV

la fogata mexican Bar1315 North Main Street, Walnut Creek(925) 934-8121, www.lafogatawc.comBR, CC, FB, FM, FP, LS, PA, 5 TV, VG

la Penca azul1440 Park Street, Alameda(510) 769-9110, www.lapencaazul.comCC, CT, FB, FM, TV

la val’s Pizza1834 Euclid, Berkeley, (510) 540-9333www.lavals.comBR, CC, CT, FM, FS, JB, LS, PB, PO, 2 PT, SA, 3 TV, VG

legends & heroes Sport Bar & Grill4050 Port Chicago Hwy., Concord(925) 687-4111www.legendsdiablocreek.comATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, GG, LO, 4 LS, PA, PB, SA, 40 TV, VG

liege481 Ninth Street, Oakland(510) 835-4343 www.liegeoakland.comCC, FB, FM, TV

LINGuINI’S PIZZA & BReW PASTA & VINO

1508 Park Street, Alameda(510) 521-2141/865-5101www.linguinisrestaurant.comBP, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, LM LS, PA, SA, 8 TV, VG Voted #1 Italian Restaurant for 10 straight years, serving award-winning pizzas, pastas, sandwich-es, salads and appetizers. Easy to get to and plenty of parking at both locations. Delivery available. A fun, lively atmosphere where anyone can dine, including profes-sional athletes, on a daily basis. The Bay Area’s premier Italian res-taurant with great food, huge por-tions and fair prices. Owners: Tony Dudum, J.J. Dudum, Julie Dudum; Head Chef: Gerardo Wence; General Manager: Shadi Movafagh. Assistant Manager: Tony Del Santo. Kitchen Manager: Luis Chavez. Kitchen Manager: Fernando Wence.

No. He’s a great personality. Every team needs a Georgian ‘back-woods’ player. Who doesn’t like Charlie Daniels’ ‘Devil Goes Down to Georgia?’

Chris Dobbins, administrator, Oakland

He should rethink his fondness for slow walks back to the dugout.

Tom Stern, self-employed pundit, Sausalito

Considering what befell the Giants Brian Wilson, should Josh Reddick rethink his fondness for facial outburst?


Come and watch all sports live and enjoy the following specials!!!

Located at Holiday Inn Oakland Airport 77 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. CA 94621510.638.7774 www.hioaklandairport.com


LOONeY’SSMOKeHOuSe BBq

325 19th Street, Oakland(510) 452-10215319 Martin Luther King Blvd., Oakland, (510) 652-1238CC, CT, FM, LM, LS, PA, TVwww.looneysbbq.com Looney’s Smokehouse BBQ is Berkeley’s newest authentic Southern bar-b-que restaurant featuring some of the finest local brews and the very best authentic in-house smoked meats. Catering is available and big screen sports are every day. Official post-game show sponsor of the Cal men’s basketball team. In-house smoker specialties include Beef Short Ribs, Pork Baby Back Ribs, Brisket and Chicken. Looney’s also offers a grilled tri-tip sandwich, marinated in Looney’s favorite vinegar based marinade. Voted Best of the Bay and seen on KRON 4. Open Monday-

Wednesday, 11am-10pm; Thursday-Friday, 11am-1am; Saturday, 11am-1am; Sunday, 11am-10pm.

lucca fr 439 First Street (corner of First and E Street)Benicia, (707) 745-3749; www.luccafr.comCC, FB, FM, TV

luka’s taproom & lounge2221 Broadway, Oakland(510) 451-4677, www.lukasoakland.com CC, DJ, FM, PB, PT, TV

magoo’s Grill and Bar1250 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill (925) 682-4868; ATM, CC, CT, DT, FB, FM, JB, KA, PB, 3 PT, SA, 8 TV, 6 VGwww.magoosgrill.com

main Street Brewery830 Main St., Pleasanton(925) 462-8218; BP, FMwww.mainstbreweery.com

massés Sports cafe2721 North Main Street, Walnut Creekwww.masseswc.com(925) 256-7665; ATM, BB, BP, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, KA, LM, 3 LS, PB, 20 PT, 3 SA, SB, 30 TV, VGA Big Bar in a Little City.

massimo’s restaurant5200 Mowry Avenue, Fremont(510) 792-2000, www.massimos.comCC, CT, FB, FM, TV

McCOVeY’SReSTAuRANT

1444 North California BoulevardWalnut Creek, (925) 944-9444 www.mccoveys.comBR, CC, FB, FM, GS, LS, PA, TV McCovey’s, a sports-concept family restaurant, features a menu as All-American as baseball itself, an energetic crowd, and impressive happy hour. It also boasts the most extensive collection of autographed sports memorabilia this side of Copperstown. For almost a decade, McCovey’s has been the hot spot for every game, celebration, birth-day and family dinner. Menu items include MVP’s “Most Valuable Plates,” which are regional favor-ites such as catfish po’boys, pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ Chicken Cobb salads, chophouse entrees

and 100% Angus beef burgers. Our personalized services makes every guest feel as if they are dinning in their own private luxury box. Join us for one of our many Happy Hour Specials, like Buck Nights on Tuesday or Tasty Tea Thursdays, and find out what you’ve been missing! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

mcGee’s Bar & Grill1645 Park Street, Alameda, (510) 522-3470, www.mcgeesbarandgrill.comCC, CT, FB, FM, IE, JB, LS, LS, SA, SB, 7 TV

mcGrath’s irish Pub1539 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda(510) 522-6223; FB, JB, 4 TV

mcnally‘s irish Pub 5352 College Ave., Oakland, (510) 655-3929CC, FB, JB, LM, PT, SA, SM, 4 TV, VG

mike’s Sports lounge & Grill25037 Clawiter Road, Hayward(510) 783-7300; FM, PT, 10 TV

the missouri lounge2600 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley(510) 548-2080, CC, DJ, FB, JB, PA, PT, 2 TV

monaghan’s on the hill2820 Mountain Blvd., Oakland(510) 482-2500 www.monaghans-onthehill.comBR, CC, CT, FB, FM, JB, LM, LS, PA, PT, 8 SA, 8TV, Wi-Fi

Come and watch all sports live and enjoy the following specials!!!BBQ Night

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ChiCkeN tortilla souP Monday

CoCktail sPeCials Friday, Saturday and Sunday

haPPy hour Monday to Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Domestic Draft $2.00Discounted Food Price

Located at Holiday Inn Oakland Airport 77 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. CA 94621510.638.7774 www.hioaklandairport.com



moxy Beer Garden3136 Sacramento Street, Berkeley(510) 547-6699, moxybeergarden.comCC, FM, PA, TVBerkeley’s newest watering hole.

mr. lucky’s Bar & Grill1527 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-7778CC, CT, FB, JB, KA, LM, PB, 4 TV, VG

OAKS CORNeR

4099 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, (510) 652-4914ATM, FB, FM, LS, 7 TV, VGwww.OaksCardClub.com The Oaks Corner, nestled togeth-er with the Oaks Card Club, has a distinguished history dating back to 1895 when the card club was founded. Home to the Pacific Coast League’s Oakland Oaks and PCL souvenirs adorn the walls. In addi-tion to large screen TVs and com-fortable seating, the Oaks Corner serves excellent Hofbrau style sand-wiches, delicious Chinese meals and a full breakfast menu. You can dine like a king, watch your favorite sports team or stroll a few feet away to play any number of card games. And you avoid The Summit!

ON THe BORDeR MexICAN GRILL

4940 Dublin Blvd., Dublinwww.ontheborder.com(925) 829-1371; CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, PA, SA, TVWe sizzle for any occasion!

OTAeZ MexICAN ReSTAuRANT

1619 Webster Street, Alameda(510) 521-9090BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, PA, 3 TVwww.OtaezRestaurant.com Otaez is the name of a small town in Durango, Mexico. When Jesus and Socorro Campos bought the original Otaez Mexicatessen of Oakland in 1985, it was just a small

market with a kitchen known for serving traditional favorites to the locals of Oakland’s Fruitvale District. Jesus and Socorro combined their ideas and opened their own fami-ly-owned restaurant, keeping the name Otaez Mexicatessen. After years of hard work and dedication, Otaez Mexican Restaurant opened in Alameda in 2006. We welcome you into our home and hope to bring you a place of Central Mexico here in Alameda. For parties or private events, con-sider our Banquet Room which can accommodate 50 to 200 guests. Buen Provecho!

the outpost Sports Bar and Grill2251 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon(925) 837-7748; CC, FB, TV

PACIFIC COASTBReWING COMPANY

906 Washington St., Oakland(510) 836-2739www.pacificcoastbrewing.comATM, BP, CC, FM, GS, JB, LM, PA, SA, 5 TV, Wi-Fi If you are looking for a warm and friendly place to watch a ballgame while enjoying great beer and fine food, visit Pacific Coast Brewing in Downtown Oakland. We feature 24 of the finest craft beers available on draught, including eight of our own national award winning ales. Enjoy satellite sports on one of our five TVs, our free wi-fi, or relax outdoors in our heated beer gar-den while savoring a point of your favorite brew from one of the best selections of draught beer in the Bay Area. Experience the timeless tradition of watching sports with friends while enjoying great beer in a traditional pub atmosphere on one of the countries finest pub and breweries.

Pagano’s Sports Bar14830 Washington Ave., San Leandro (510) 351-5484; ATM, BR, DT, FB, JB, KA, LS, PB, 4 PT, SA, SB, 11 TV, 5 VG

Pappy’s Grill & Sports Bar2367 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley(510) 405-1000; CC, FB, FM, Large Screen, 10 plasma TVwww.pappysontelegraph.com

Parkway lounge1850 Park Blvd, Oakland (510) 451-7231; ATM, CC, FB, JB, LS, PB, PT, SA, TV, VG, Wi-Fiwww.ParkwayLounge.net

PASTA PeLICANWATeRFRONT

ReSTAuRANT & LOuNGe

2455 Mariner Square Drive(510) 864-7427www.pastapelican.comATM, CC, CC, FB, FM, LM, TVThe Pasta Pelican Restaurant & Lounge serves a wide range of delicious traditional and Italian and Americana cuisine. The menu includes an extensive wine list and a full bar featuring Mafioso Margaritas and Sicilian Salsa with Pizza Chips. All items on the menu are available for dining-in, take-out and delivery. The atmosphere is warm, friendly and relaxing with fireplaces in both the restaurant and the lounge.

Petar’s restaurant & Pub32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette(925) 284-7177, www.petars.comCC, FB, FM, TV

PeTe’S PLACe

610A San Pablo Avenue, Pinole(510) 724-3335; ATM, FB, GG, JB, KA, LS, PT, SA, 4 TV, 2 VGwww.PetesPlacePinole.com Flat screen TVs. Lingerie show, Thursday 5:30 p.m. Karaoke Thursday AND Saturday, 9 p.m. Sing with Joy. DJ – Noel, Friday night, 9 p.m. NFL Ticket Sundays. Monday Night Football. Bartenders – Melinda, Joe, Rebecca, Cathy, Mike and Greg. Your host: RICH!

Pineapple Bar & Grill @ city Beach4020 Technology Place, Fremont(510) 651-2500, www.citybeach.comBR, CC, FB, FM, GS, LM, LS, PA, PP, TV, VB, VG

Prizefighter Bar6702 Hollis Street, Emeryville(510) 428-1470, www.prizefighterbar.comCC, FB, TV

Pyramid Brewery & alehouse901 Gilman Street, Berkeley(510) 527-9090www.pyramidbrew.com; CC, FM, PA, TV

Pyramid Brewery & alehouse1410 Locust Street, Walnut Creek(925) 946-1520; www.pyramidbrew.comCC, FM, PA, TV

Quinn’s lighthouse51 Embarcadero Cove, Oakland(510) 536-2050; www.quinnslighthouse.comCC, BR, DT, FB, FM, LM, PA, 5 TVGorgeous views of the Oakland Estuary and the downtown Oakland skyline.

rack’em Up family Billiards2395 Monument Blvd., Concord(925) 798-6404; JB, PB, 21 PT, 4 TV

RANCHOSPORTS BAR

3912 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante, (510) 223-3580ATM, CC, FB, GG, IE, JB, LO, 2 LS, PA, PB, PT, 4 SA, 15 TV, 3 VG, Y5 For our patrons we provide free hot dogs on Saturdays. Also MLB Extra Innings, NFL Sunday Ticket. All NFL games shown (subject to NFL rules), High Def. TVs and free inter-net. Come celebrate all the holidays with us. We pour the best drinks in the Bay Area. John Oliver, owner.

RICKY’S SPORTS

GRILL & STeAKHOuSe

15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro(510) 352-0200. www.rickys.comATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FS, H, GS, 6 LS, PO, 7 SA, 65 TV, VG Family owned and operated since 1946, Ricky’s has been pro-viding great sports coverage, good food and fun for Bay Area sports fans. A longtime gathering shrine for Oakland Raiders fans. Ricky’s also has banquet rooms available for all occasions. Ricky and Tina, owners.

room 389389 Grand Avenue, Oakland (510) 655-2121 CC, FB, LM, TV www.room389oakland.com

rooster’s roadhouse1700 Clement Avenue, Alameda(510) 337-9355; www.roostersroadhouse-alameda.comCC, FM, LM, TV



round Up Saloon3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette(925) 284-4817; FB, JB, LM, LS, PB, 3 PT, SA, SB, 4 TV, VG

Schooner’s Grille & Brewery4250 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, (925) 776-1800BP, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, LM, PA, TVwww.schoonersbrewery.com

Scobie’s Sports Bar & Grill2431 Central Avenue, Alameda(510) 865-2344; ATM, CC, CT, FB, FM, GG, JB, LO, 2 LS, PA, PT, 3 SA, SB, 15 TV, 5 VGOpen until 2:00 a.m. every night.

Shamrock irish Pub1403 Webster St., Alameda, (510) 769-9788DT, FB, GG, JB, LM, PB, 3 PT, 2 SA, 6 TV, 2 VG

Skipolini’s Pizza2001 Salvio Street, Concord(925) 680-6888; www.skipolinispizza.comCC, FM, JB, 4 TV, VGOver 38 years and counting!

the Sky lounge10458 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito(510) 525-5340; CC, FB, 3TV

Somar Bar and lounge1727 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland(510) 984-3147; www.somarbar.comCC, FB, FM

Spenger’s fish Grotto1919 4th St., Berkeley, (510) 845-7771www.mccormickandschmicks.com/Locations/berkeleyBR, CC, FB, FM, LS, 2 TV

SPORTS eDITION BAR

Hilton Oakland Airport, 1 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland, (510) 635-5000www.oaklandairport.hilton.comATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, GS, IE, KA, LM, 10 foot LS, 12 TV Where The Fans Go! To Drink, Dine and Unwind! Experience one of the Bay Area’s best sports bars before or after the game! Nonstop sports action with great food and beverages, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches, plus a ten foot TV screen and 12 flat screen monitors. Complimentary Wi-Fi. One mile from Oracle Arena and the Oakland Alameda Coliseum.

Sports Page10440 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland(510) 632-7447; ATM, CC, DT, JB, KA, LO, LS, PT, 3 TV

STADIuM PuB

1420 Lincoln Avenue, Walnut Creek(925) 256-7302; www.thestadiumpub.comCC, FB, FM, FP, LM, 3 LS, PA, PT, SA, 47 TV, VG Walnut Creek’s Oldest Sports Bar and Neighborhood Restaurant. Come watch your favorite teams play, great food and a friendly envi-ronment where ‘kids’ of all ages are welcome! The Pub has some-thing for everyone. 47 TVs; Flat, HD Screens and Projectors. We’ve also newly remodeled, with out-side seating and a fireplace and full bar. Our delicious menu includes NY Pastrami, Corned Beef, Chicago Hot Dogs, $2.00 Tuesdays with Beer, Tequila, Fish, Shrimp Tacos and Ribs; Friday Fish & Chips, Fish Tacos, Steak, Salmon, Ahi Salad and more. We show all of your favorite sporting events, including NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA games, European Sports, UFC and much more. Now open, our European Beer Room with over 300 Beers. You will think you’re in an English Pub. No American sports in this room, Mates!!! Come see why fans call us their “Home Away From Home!”

Sunshine Saloon1807 Santa Rita Road, #K, Pleasanton(925) 846-6108, www.sunshinesaloon.comCC, FB, FM, 4 LS, 12 SA, 23 TV

tailgaters8065 Brentwood Blvd., #6, Brentwood(925) 513-8281; www.brentwoodtail-gaters.comATM, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, GG, JB, KA, LM, LO, LS, PA, 3 PT, 6 SA, SR, 12 TV, VG

thallasa Bar & Billiards2367 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley(510) 848-1766; www.thalassabar.comCC, FB, PT, TV

tiki tom’s 1535 Olympic Blvd., Walnut Creek(925) 932-9202 CC, FB, FM, LM, LS, TV

tribune tavern401 13th Street, Oakland(510) 452-8742 www.tribunetavern.comCC, FB, FM, TV

triple rock Brewery1920 Shattuck, Berkeley, (510) 843-2739 www.triplerock.comBP, CC, FM, JB, PA, SB, 3 TV

TIeRNeY’SSPORTS BAR

(Inside Albany Bowl)540 San Pablo Avenue, Albanywww.albany-bowl.biz(510) 526-8818; ATM, CC, CT, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, KA, LO, LS, PB, PT, SA, TV, VG

4 Big Screen TVs with Direct TV and MLB and NFL season tick-ets makes Tierney’s Sports Bar an ideal place to catch any game. Plus there’s a 275 gallon fish tank (salt-water) to enjoy during the commer-cials! The excellent service and very friendly staff will make Tierney’s your favorite haven in no time. And a great menu is available, with American or Thai cuisine - Zagat rated! And the best part – Tierney’s Sports Bar is located inside the Albany Bowl, with 36 lanes offering endless entertainment.

troy’s club642 1st Street, Rodeo, (510) 799-2886 FB, JB, 3 PT, 2 TV, 3 VG

turf club22517 Main St., Hayward(510) 881-9877; www.turfclub.comATM, CC, DJ, FB, JB, LM, 2 LS, PT, 2 TV, VG

Up & Under2 West Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond(510) 778-1313, www.theupandunder.comCC, FB, TV

the valley inn Sports Bar2660 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley(510) 581-4820ATM, DT, FB, GG, IE, JB, LS, PB, 4 PT, 5 TV, 5 VG

vineyards chop house - BarCrowne Plaza, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord (925) 825-7700; www.vineyardschophouse.comATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, 2 LS, 3 SA,10 TV

the Waiting room20394 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley(510) 581-2405ATM, DT, FB, JB, KA, LS, PA, PB, PT, 3 TV, VG

THe WAReHOuSe

BAR & GRILL

402 Webster Street, Oakland(510) 451-3161; BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, LO, LM, LS, PB, SB, 7TV, Wi-Fiwww.TheWarehouseBar.net The Warehouse Bar & Grill has been a neighborhood melting pot in the Jack London Square area since 1970.

WPLJ’S DANCe CLuB

2112 North Main StreetWalnut Creek(925) 938-4140BR, CC, DJ, FB, JB, LM, PB, 2 PT, 6 TVwww.WPLJs.com Walnut Creek’s liveliest dance spot. DJ dancing Thursday through Sunday. Sunday is singles night! WPLJ’S opens Monday-Friday @ 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday @ 6 p.m. Come in for a great time. Lisa Max and Bill Boyer, owners.


Collegiate auburn University – Ricky’s, San Leandro

Boston college – Shanghai Kelly’s, San Francisco

cal – Linguini’s, Alameda; Beyond the Glory, Petaluma; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento

colorado State – Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco

kansas State University – Ricky’s, San Leandro; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento

michigan State University – Kezar Pub, San Francisco

northwestern – Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco

ohio State University – Football/ Zeke’s Diamond Bar, San Francisco; Pete’s Tavern, San Francisco; Beyond the Glory, Petaluma

oklahoma University – Ricky’s, San Leandro

Penn State – Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco; Monaghan’s, San Francisco; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento

Saint mary’s college – Linguini’s, Alameda

San diego chargers – Danny Coyle’s, San Francisco

Syracuse – Jake’s Steak’s, San Francisco

texas a&m – Monaghan’s, San Francisco

University of florida – Ricky’s, San Leandro

University of kentucky – Basketball/ Zeke’s Diamond Bar, San Francisco

University of miami – Pete’s Tavern, San Francisco

University of michigan – Lefty O’Doul’s, San Francisco; Double D’s Sports Grill, Los Gatos; Ricky’s, San Leandro; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento

University of montana – Ricky’s, San Leandro

University of nebraska – Jack’s Brewing Co., Fremont; Legends & Heroes Sports Bar, Fairfield; Ricky’s, San Leandro; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento

University of north carolina – Danny Coyle’s, San Francisco

University of oregon – R-Bar, San Francisco

University of texas – Blue Light, San Francisco; McTeague’s Saloon, San Francisco

villanova – Black Magic Voodoo Lounge, San Francisco; Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco

Washington State – Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco; Maggie McGarry’s, San Francisco

Xavier University – Giordano Bros., San Francisco

Professionalcleveland Browns

Fan Club Viewing Locationsww.baybrowns.com/viewing-locationsSan Jose – Britannia Arms Pub and

Restaurant

San Francisco - R-Bar and Zeke’s Sports Bar & Grill

Palo Alto - British Bankers ClubSan Ramon - The Outpost Sports Bar and

GrillFremont - Jack’s Brewing CompanyWalnut Creek/Concord - Masse’s Billiards

and Sports BarAlameda/Oakland - McGee’s Bar & GrillPetaluma - Beyond The GloryFairfield - Legends & Heroes Sports Bar

chicago Bears Fan Club Viewing LocationSan Mateo - Windy City Pizza

dallas cowboys Fan Club Viewing Location Players Sports Pub, Sacramento

Pittsburgh SteelersFan Club Viewing Location Players Sports Pub, Sacramento

San diego chargersFan Club Viewing LocationPlayers Sports Pub, Sacramento

ALuMni SPoRTS BARS

3rd avenue Sports Bar & Grill77 East 3rd Ave., San Mateo (650) 340-9872; CC, DT, FM, LS, 2 SA, 4 TV

alpine Beer Garden3915 Alpine Road, Portola Valley(650) 854-4004; FM, JB, PA, SA, 3 TV

THe AMeRICANBuLL

BAR & GRILL

1819 El Camino Real, Burlingame (650) 652-4908www.theamericanbull.comATM, CC, DJ, FB, FM, 13 LS, 13 SA, 20 TV, 4 VG A lively place with a friendly staff and a fun loving clientele. With 20 wide screen LCD or plasma TV’s plus a 92 inch projection screen All broadcasting in 1080 High Definition, we are a great place for watching All sporting events. Video games for the kids and always... free popcorn! In addition, we also

offer “Buzztime”. Free games, free fun available on any TV. Brain teasing trivia, sports trivia, Texas Hold’em and much more. Come by and enjoy a cold one or a bite to eat in a relaxing, family sports environ-ment. There are no strangers at the “Bull”, only friends you haven’t met yet. Liz Jones, owner.

ausiello’s tavern864 El Camino Real, Belmont(650) 595-9531ATM, BR, CC, DT, FM, JB, LS, PB, 3 PT, SA, SB, 6 TV, VG

california Billiard club881 East El Camino Real, Mountain View(650) 965-3100www.californiabilliardclub.comATM, CC, DT, FB, FM, FS, GS, IE, JB, LS, PA, PB, 30 PT, 12 Plasma TVs, VG

CAMeRON’SReSTAuRANT

PuB & INN

1410 South Cabrillo HwyHalf Moon Bay

(650) 726-5705www. cameronsinn.comATM, BR, CC, CT, DT, FM, FP, FS, GG, GS, JB, KA, LM, 2 LS, OM (Thursday), PA, PB, SA, SB, SR, 15 TV, VB, 5 VG A family restaurant, pub and inn. Home of the world’s only dou-ble-decker smoking bus and a sec-ond double-decker complete with kids videos games. 19 tap beers, gourmet burgers, soups, salads, fish & chips. Also available is an outdoor patio and BBQ picnic area for spe-cial events, plus a banquet room. Three lodging rooms provide over-night accommodations. Cameron Palmer, owner/operator. A family neighborhood pub and grub. When visiting the coast, make it the most!

chris’ new harbor Sports Bar 150 Harbor Blvd., Belmont(650) 591-1881www.chrisnewharbor.comATM, FB, GG, JB, LM, LO, LS, 2 PT, 4 SA, 4 TV, 2 VGHome of the coldest beer in town!

city Pub2620 Broadway Street, Redwood City(650) 363-2620; www.city-pub.comBP, CC, FM, PA, TV

S a N m at e o SportS barS, reStaUraNtS & brew pUbS

THe CLuB HOuSe BISTRO

Crowne Plaza, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, (650) 570-5700 ATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, LM, 8 LS, 2 PT, SA, 12 TV From football to basketball, soc-cer to hockey, the Clubhouse Bistro Sports Bar has sideline tickets to your favorite sporting event. Join us for a beer and your favorite game or major sporting event all showing on 20 HD screens. Check out over 200 games with NFL Sunday Ticket and watch 40 games per week with NBA League Pass. We also subscribe to the MLB Pass. Root for your favorite hockey, soccer, base-ball, or rugby team and take a front row seat for special events, from the Olympics to World Cup Soccer all are at the Clubhouse Bistro in Foster City.


dallas’ Place699 Oceana Boulevard, Pacifica(650) 359-1552CC, DT, FB, FM, GG, IE, JB, PB, 2 TV, VG

dutch Goose3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park(650) 854-3245, www.dutchgoose.netCC, FM, PA, PT, 7 Plasma TV, VGWe’ve been serving burgers and brews to loyal patrons for over 40 years! At the Goose we will call you by your name—not a number! Stop by ANY time.

the elephant Bar1600 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame(650) 259-9585, www.elephantbar.comBR, CC, FB, FM, 2 TV

empire tap room651 Emerson St., Palo Alto(650) 321-3030; www.etrpa.comCC, FB, FM, PA, 2 TV

fiddler’s Green333 El Camino, Millbrae(650) 697-3419; www.fiddlersgreenmill-brae.comBR, CC, DT, FB, FM, JB, LS, PT, 4 TVFiddler’s Green is a place where a fisher-man goes when he doesn’t go to Hell.

fred’s Place2534 Old Middlefield Road Mountain View, (650) 940-9838ATM, CC, FB, JB, PA, PT, 5 TV, VG

Gordon Biersch restaurant Brewery640 Emerson Street, Palo Alto(650) 323-7723, www.gordonbiersch.comCC, FB, FM, TV

the Great entertainer2028 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo(650) 349-0811; www.tge.comATM, CC, FS, H, JB, 4 PB, PP, 26 PT, 6 TV, 15 VG

HALF MOON BAY BReWING

COMPANYOCeAN FRONT ReSTAuRANT

& BReWPuB

390 Capistrano Road (at the edge of Pillar Point Harbor)(650) 728-BREW (2739)www.hmbbrewingco.comBP, BR, CC, FB, FM, FP, GS, LM, PA, TV Recently selected by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of America’s Best Beach Bars, the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is situated on picturesque Pillar Point Harbor overlooking the Marina in Princeton-by-the Sea.

The Brewing Company is a casual coastal venue that has become an institution in the Half Moon Bay area for locals and visitors alike since opening in 2000. The Brewing Company expertly pairs a family-friendly, come-as-you-are atmosphere with a winning combination of fresh, sustainable seafood, home-brewed beers, live music and an expansive, award winning dog-friendly patio area with blazing fire pits to keep patrons warm on the waterfront. Behind the restaurant lie the 1,200 square-foot Mavericks Beer Garden and on-site brewery, where hand-crafted beers are piped directly to the bar.

houlihan’s restaurantHoliday Inn275 South Airport Blvd. South San Francisco(650) 588-2265, CC, FB, FM, TVwww.hisfo.com

KNuCKLeSHISTORICAL SPORTS

BAR

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame(650) 696-2696www.sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.comCC, CT, FB, FM, LS, PT, SA, 27 TV Grab your favorite brew and catch the sports action on 27 plas-ma screens in the bar voted Best Sports Bar in San Mateo County! Knuckles Historical Sports Bar offers 30 beers on tap and a home-style menu to satisfy appetites of all sizes.

lv’s2401 East 3rd Ave., Foster City(650) 573-7812, CC, FB, FM, PA, 5 TVAt the golf course.

mcGovern’s Bar215 E. 4th Avenue, San Mateo(650) 375-8435; www.mcgovernsbar.comATM, DT, FB, FS, JB, PB, 2 PT, SA, 2 TV

molly maGees241 Castro Street, Mountain View(650) 961-0108, www.mollysmtview.comATM, CC, DJ, FB, JB, PA, PT, SA, 2 TV

moon’s family Sports Pub 215 South B Street, San Mateo, (650) 348-6666www.moonsfamilysportspub.tripod.com/

S a N m at e o SportS barS, reStaUraNtS & brew pUbS

BR, CC, CR, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, IE, JB, KA, LM, 2 LS, PT, SA, 5 TV, VG

the new Patio552 El Camino Real, San Carlos, (650) 654-0654ATM, DT, FB, PA, SA, SB, SR, 7 TV, VG

o’neill’s irish Pub34 South B Street, San Mateo(650) 347-1544, www.tisoneills.comBR, CC, DJ, FB, LM, TV

the oasis Beer Garden241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park(650) 326-8896, www.theoasisbeergarden.comCC, FB, FM, TV

old Princeton landing460 Capistrano Rd., Princeton by the Sea (650) 728-9103, www.oldprincetonlanding.comATM, CC, 2 DT, FB, JB, LM, 2 LS, PA, PB, 2 PT, SA, 2 TV, 3 VG

old Pro541 Ramona, Palo Alto, (650) 326-1446 www.oldpropa.com, CC, FB, FM, TV

Paddy flynn’s246 Lorton Avenue, Burlingame(650) 344-0284; www.paddyflynns.comJB, SA, 3 TV, VG

Pudley’s tavern & Grill774 El Camino Real, San Carlos(650) 592-2337www.pudleystavernandgrill.comBP, CC, CT, FM, JB, PB, 5 TV, VG

rose and crown Pub547 Emerson at University, Palo Alto(650) 327-7673; www.roseandcrownpa.comCC, DT, FM, JB, LM, LS, OM, PA, SA, TV

Sam’s chowder house4210 North Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay(650) 712-0245www.samschowderhouse.comBR, CC, FB, FM, SA, TV

Seahorse Saloon2017 Palmetto, Pacifica (650) 355-6363, www.seahorsesaloon.com CC, FB, TV

Sneakers Pub & Grill1163 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos(650) 802-0177www.sneakerspubandgrill.comCC, FB, FM, LS, 12 SA, 12 TV

Sports Page1431 Plymouth Rd., Mountain View (650) 961-1992; www.sportspagesf.comCC, FB, FM, JB, 2 LS, PP, 2 PT, 8 SA, 10 TV, VB, VG

St. James Gate irish Pub & restaurant1410 Old Country Road, Belmont(650) 592-5923; www.thegatebelmont.com3 DT, DJ, FB, FM, JB, LS, PT, SA, 3 TV

Steelhead Brewing company333 California Dr., Burlingame(650) 344-6050, BP, CC, FB, FM, PT, TVwww.steelheadbrewery.com

SuNDANCeTHe STeAKHOuSe

1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto(650) 321-6798 www.sundancethesteakhouse.comBR, CC, FB, FM, FP, LS, 3 SA, 3 TV An upscale sports-themed lounge with vintage antiques, spe-cializing in jumbo martinis, prime rib, steaks and seafood. Serving Bay Area sports fans for over 35 years and next door to Stanford University. Bar nickname: The Rooter’s Club (members and non-members only.) Galen and Aaron Fletcher, owners.

the Swingin’ door106 East 25th Avenue, San Mateo, (650) 522-9800, www.theswingindoor.comCC, DJ, FB, FM, JB, LM, PA, SA, 2 TV

the topper249 Grand Avenue, S. San Francisco(650) 588-7770, CC, FB, FP, JB, LS, SR, 4 TV

vallemar Station2125 Cabrillo Highway, Pacifica(650) 359-7411

Windy city Pizza35 Bovet Road, San Mateo(In Borel Square, El Camino Real, 1 block north of #92)(650) 591-9457 www.windycitypizza.comCC, CT, FM, 5 LS, PA, 5 TV, VGThe friendliness of a small town Texas café with the fun-filled atmosphere and energy level of a Chicago neighborhood tavern.






Beach Shack Bar & Grill @ city Beach2911 Meade Avenue, Santa Clara(408) 654-9330, www.citybeach.comBB, BP, FB, FM, PB, PT, TV, VB

Box Seat Sports Grill15650 Vineyard Blvd., Morgan Hill(408) 778-7102 CC, DT, FM, FS, 2 LS, PB, PT, 2 SA, 12 TV, VGA full-size boxing ring is in the middle of the restaurant.

BRITANNIA ARMS

5027 Almaden Expressway, San Jose(408) 266-0550www.britanniaarmsalmaden.comATM, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, FS, GG, KA, LM, LS, PA, SA, SR, 22 TV Easy access. Located on Almaden Expressway one black north of Highway 85. A friendly neighbor-hood British Pub in the same location for 20 years. A Fast, Friendly Staff. Owners: John McKay, Mike North, Owen Nolan. “The Brit is probably the best place to watch sports,” in the Bay Area. 22 TVs, all HDTV, including many large screen inside and out. Voted one of the top 100 Bars and Nightclubs in the USA by Nightclub & Bar Magazine. Home of the Tower of Beer! Open for break-fast, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

BRITANNIA ARMS

DOWNTOWN

173 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, (408) 278-1400www.britanniaarmsdowntown.comATM, CC, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, GG, H, KA, LM, PA, SA, SR, TV, VG In downtown San Jose, with easy access from Highway 87 and 101 and only .6 mile from HP Pavilion. Free parking after 6 p.m. and Sundays. Voted one of the top 100 Bars and Nightclubs in the

USA by Nightclub & Bar magazine. Large, spacious heated outdoor patio. Friendliest staff! Owners: John McKay, Owen Nolan, John Conway and Margaret Handyside. Many large screen HDTVs indoors and on the patio. Full menu, with British and American food. Open for breakfast, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Now open at the San Jose International Airport, Terminal A.

BRITANNIA ARMS

1087 De Anza Blvd., San Jose(408) 252-7262www.britanniaarmscupertino.comATM, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, FS, GG, JB, KA, LM, 3 LS, PA, PT, 2 SA, 6 TV, 4 VG A British pub catering to all sports. Tasty British and American traditional food and renowned for its live music. All live sports includ-ing live Euro soccer airings in a casual atmosphere. Available for private parties (sports or other-wise). An inviting, outdoor patio adds to the friendly environment. Managers: Matt Lavallee and Tommy Cauge. Best British pub in the Bay Area.

c.B. hannegan’s restaurant208 Bachman Avenue, Los Gatos(408) 395-1233; www.cbhannegans.comCC, CT, FB, FM, LM, 9 TVA loyal following since 1980.

CAPeRSeAT & DRINK

1710 West Campbell Avenue, Campbell(408) 374-5777www.caperseatanddrink.comCC, CT, FB, FM, TV Let us help you with your next special event. Our friendly atmo-sphere and diverse menu selections can easily accommodate up to 125

people. Join us for Happy Hour as well, Monday thru Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. You will find Capers Eat & Drink an outstanding location to visit and in which to dine. Offsite catering is also available.

characters Sports Bar/ marriott hotel2700 Mission College BoulevardSanta Clara, (408) 970-6160www.marriott.com/hotelsBR, CC, CT, FB, FM, PA, PT, 2 SA, 10 TV

cuetopia Billiard café4700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose(408) 266-7665, www.cuetopia.net

dave & Busters940 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas(408) 957-9215, www.daveandbusters.comCC, FB, FM, TV

double d’S Sports Grille354 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos(408) 395-6882, www.doubleds.comATM, CC, FB, FM, GG, JB, 2 LS, PB, PT, SA, 23 TV, VGAlumni groups: University of Michigan.

duke of edinburgh10801 North Wolfe Road, Cupertino(408) 446-3853, www.theduke.com

faultline Brewing company1235 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale (408) 736-2739, www.faultlinebrewing.comBP, CC, FB, FM, LM, 5 TV“Way beyond brew pub gourmet.”

fibbar maGees156 S Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale(408) 749-8373, www.fibbars.comATM, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, LM, LS, PA, SA, 3 TVA taste of Ireland in Sunnyvale.

fifth Quarter Sports Bar1373 Kooser Rd., San Jose(408) 265-7033CC, 2 DT, FB, FM, JB, LM, LS, 2 PT, 6 TVA great neighborhood bar.

Gordon Biersch restaurant Brewery

33 East San Fernando StreetSan Jose, (408) 294-6785www.gordon-biersch.com CC, FB, FM, TV

henry’s World famous hi-life301 West St. John St., San Jose(408) 295-5414; henryshilife.comCC, FB, FM, GG, JB, 7 SA, 7 TV

high five Pizza co.171 Branham Ln., San Jose(408) 629-6800; www.hi5catering.comATM, BR, CC, CT, FM, 2 plasma HD, 14 TVVoted by the Mercury News top 5 places to watch NFL football in Bay Area 2004/05.

los Gatos Brewing co.130 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos(408) 395-9929, www.lgbrewingco.comBP, CC, FM, FP, 2 TV“The Taj Mahal of brew pubs.”

mexico lindo1415 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose(408) 978-7244CC, FB, FM, JB, KA, LM, LS, 2 PT, 3 SA, 10 TV

murphy’s law irish Pub & Sports Bar135 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale(408) 736-3822www.murphyslawpub.comCC, DJ, FB, H, JB, LM, 7 LS, OM, PA, PB, 7 SA, SR, 7 TV, VG, WI-FI

oasis952 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale(408) 738-9957ATM, CC, DT, FB, FS, JB, KA, LO, PA, PB, 3 PT, 8 SA, 8 TV, VG, Wi-Fi

off the hook2369 Winchester Blvd., Campbell(408) 374-3257BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, FS, GG, JB, KA, LM, OM, PA, PB, PP, 3 PT, 11 SA,, SR, 25 TV, VG

Peacock lounge102 East Fremont, Sunnyvale(408) 962-6690www.thepeacocklounge.comCC, DJ, DT, FB, GG, JB, LM, 2 PT, 14 TV

Pedro’s cabo Grill316 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos(408) 354-7570www.pedrosrestaurants.comCC, CT, FB, FM, SA, 2 TV

Quarter note1214 Apollo Way, Sunnyvale(408) 732-2110; www.quarternote.comBB, CC, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, LM, LS, PB, 2 PT, 4 TV

rock Bottom restaurant1875 South Bascom Ave., Campbell(408) 377-0707;www.rockbottom.comBB, BP, CC, FB, FM, H, SA, TV

rookie’s Sports lodge1535 Meridian Avenue, San Jose(408) 377-0707;www.rookieslodge.comCC, DT, FB, FM, 15 TV, 73” TV

San Jose Bar & Grill85 South Second Street, San Jose(408) 286-2397www.sanjosebarandgrill.comCC, FB, FM, TV

San Jose dive Bar78 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose(408) 288-5252, www.sjdivebar.comCC, FB, FM, PT, TV

South first Billiards420 South 1st Street, San Jose(408) 294-7800, www.sofapool.comCC, PT, TV

Stanley’s Sports Bar1500 South Tenth Street, San Jose(408) 999-6971; www.stanleysbar.comCC, FB, FM, FP, GG, H, PB, PT, TV, VG, Wi-Fi

Stuft Pizza2898 Homestead Road, Santa Clara(408) 244-9444; www.stuftpizza.netCC, FM, TVFounded in 1976!

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North Bay2 am club380 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley(415) 388-6036; FB, LM, PT, TV

Beyond the Glory1371 North McDowell Blvd., Petaluma(707) 775-3775 www.btgsportsbarandgrill.comCC, FB, FM, TVAlumni Groups: Cal, Ohio State

the Brick tavern4015 Main Street, Kelseyville(707) 279-4964www.thebricktavernkelseyville.com

Broken drum Brewery & Wood Grill1132 Fourth Street, San Rafael(415) 456-4677, www.brokendrum.comBP, CC, FM, LM, PA, TVFounded on the idea of combining good food, fine beer and entertainment in a welcoming setting.

dempsey’s restaurant Brewery50 E.Washington, Petaluma(707) 765-9694; www.dempseys.comBP, CC, FM, PA, TVCelebrating 20 years in Petaluma.

double decker lanes300 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park(707) 585-0226www.doubledeckerlanes.comBR, CC, FM, PT, TV, VG

downtown Joe’s american Grill & Brewhouse902 Main Street, Napa(707) 258-2337, www.downtownjoes.comBP, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, LM, LS, OM, PA, 5 SA, 19 TV

eight Ball8 Charles, Cotati, (707) 795-9859www.8balltavern.comATM, FB, JB, LS, PA, 2 PB, 3 PT, SA, SR, 4TV, VG

first edition1420 E. Washington St., Petaluma(707) 775-3200, www.firsteditionpeta-luma.comDJ, FB, FP, JB, LS, PB, 2 PT, 2 SA, SB, 3 TV, VG

flatiron Sports Bar & late night Grill724 B Street, San Rafael, (415) 257-4320www.theflaty.comBR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, JB, LM, 10 LS, 4 SA, 25 TVs

indian valley 19th hole Bar3035 Novato Blvd., Novato(415) 892-5885; www.indianvalleygolf-club.comCC, FB, FM, LS, 4 TV

Jasper o’farrell’s Pub6957 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol(707) 823-2062; www.jasperofarrellspub.comATM, CC, 3 DT, FB, FM, IE, LM, OM, PT, 3 TV

John & zeke’s Bar & Grill111 Plaza, Healdsburg, (707) 433-3735CC, DT, FB, JB, LM, LS, PB, PT, SB, 2 TV, VG

marin Brewing co.1809 Larkspur Circle, Larkspur(415) 461-4677, www.maringbrewing

matteucci’s114 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo(415) 456-3614; FB, PT, TV

mcnear’s restaurant & Bar23 Petaluma Blvd., North Petaluma, CA(707) 765-2121, www.mcnears.comATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, GG, LM, LS, PA, PB, PT, 26 TV, 8 VG, Wi-Fi

moylan’s15 Rowland Way, Novato(415) 898-4677, www.marinbrewing.comBP, BR, CC, FM, TV

nave’s Sport’s Bar & Grill20 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax; (415) 457-3220DT, JB, LS, PA, PB, PT, SA, 4 TV

northwood restaurant’s 19th hole19400 Hwy 116, Monte Rio(707) 865-2454, www.northwoodgolf.comBR, CC, FB, FM, KA, TV

PeTe’S 881CARD ROOM * ReSTAuRANT

721 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael(415) 453-5888, www.petes881.comATM, CC, DT, FB, FM, JB, 6 LS, PA, PB, PT, SR 10 TV, 3 VG Poker every day. Tournaments Saturday 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.; Monday 6:00 p.m. Marin’s sports bar headquarters with great food served until 1:00 a.m. Darts, pool and poker with Texas Hold’em tournaments. (Call for details.) Enjoy our outdoor patio where smoking is permitted. Family-owned and operated since 1952. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Pizza orgasmica & Brewing co.812 Fourth Street, San Rafael(415) 457-2337CC, FB, FM, JB, TV, VG

Silver Peso450 Magnolia Rd., Larkspur, (415) 924-3448ATM, CC, FB, JB, 2 PB, 3 PT, SB, 8 TV, VGSimply a GREAT local tavern.

Silverado Brewing company3020 Highway 29, St. Helena(707) 967-9876; www.silveradobrewing-company.comBP, BR, CC, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, LM, PA, TVNapa Valley’s hot spot for sustainably pro-duced food, award-winning handcrafted beers and an energetic atmosphere in the center of wine country.

Smitty’s Bar214 Caledonia St., Sausalito(415) 332-2637, www.smittysbar.comATM, CC, DT, FB, GG, IE, JB, LS, PB, 4 PT, SB, 4 TV, VG

Sweet river Saloon248 Coddington Mall, Santa Rosa(707) 526-0400, www.sweetriver.comATM, CC, FB, FM, LS, PA, 4 TV

third Street ale Works610 3rd Street, Santa Rosa(707) 523-3060www.thirdstreetaleworks.comBP, BR, CC, DT, FM, GS, LS, PA, 2 PT, 4 SA, 5 TV

SacramentoBisla’s Sports Bar7042 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento(916) 383-0133; www.bislas.netCC, FB, FM, TVVoted Best Sports Bar KCRA 3 A List 2011/2012

city Slickers Bar97 Natoma, Folsom, (916) 985-3435DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, LM, LS, PA, PB, PT, 3 TV, VG

corner Pocket7777 Sunrise Blvd., #1400, Sacramento(916) 722-2582, www.thecornerpock-etsportsbar.comATM, CC, 8 DT, FB, JB, 4 LS, PB, 18 PT, SA, SB, 25 TV, VG

faultline’s river city Brewing co.545 Downtown Plaza, #1115, Sacramento(916) 447-2739www.faultlinebrewing.comBP, CC, FM, LM, 2 LS, TV

flB Sports Bar & casino511 East Bidwell Street, Folsom(916) 983-4411 www.folsomlakebowl.com

halftime Bar & Grill5681 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin(916) 626-3600, www.strikesrocklin.comCC, FB, FM, TV

hard times Billiards5536 Garfield, Sacramento(916) 332-8793, www.hardtimesbilliards.com, CC, FB, TV

legends & heroes Sports Bar5880 Woodcreek Oaks, Roseville(916) 771-5161www.legendswoodcreek.comATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, 3 LS, PA, 2 SA, 30 TV

mandango’s Sports Bar & Grill106 North Sunrise Avenue, #BRoseville, (916) 797-7678A real locals bar.

marilyn’s on k908 K Street, Sacramento(916) 446-4361, www.marilynsonk.comCC, FB, LS, PT, TV, VG

mark’s Sports Bar & Grill303 Iron Point Road, Folsom(916) 357-5567, www.markssportsbar.netCC, FB, FM, JB, PA, 2 Plasma, 2 PT, 6 SA, 8 TV, VG

mvP Sports Grill1629 Capital Ave, Sacramento(916) 441-1114, www.mvpsportsgrill.comCC, FB, FM, TV

oshima Sushi Sports Bar & restaurant2701 Natomas Crossing DriveSacramento, (916) 515-1958www.oshimasushi.com, CC, FB, FM, TV

Palm Street Pub & Grill6416 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael(916) 489-5484ATM, CC, DT, FB, FM, JB, LM, 3 PT, 4 SA, 14 TV, VG

Pine cove tavern502 29th Street, Sacramento(916) 446-3624, www.pinecovetavern.comCC, FB, TV, WiFi

PLAYeRSSPORTS PuB & GRILL

4060 Sunrise Blvd., Fair Oaks(916) 967-8492 www.playerspub.netBB, CC, CT, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, KA, LO, 3 LS, PA, PB, PS/elec-tronic, 11 SA, SB, 36 TV, 3 VG Players Sports Pub & Grill is one of Sacramento’s best sports bars and was voted Best Bar & Grill and Best Watering Hole. We’ve been voted one of the best sports bars in America. Staff: Jeff Welch, Marianne Welch, Sue Troxel, Dan Colford, managers.

Players Pub9729 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks (916) 967-7870www.playerspub.net4 DT, FS, JB, LO, LS, 11 PT, 3 SB, 11 TV, VG, WiFi

Powerhouse Pub614 Sutter Street, Folsom(916) 355-8586www.powerhousepub.comATM, DT, FB, FM, JB, KA, LM, LS, PA, PB, PT, TV, VG

Pyramid Brewery & alehouse1029 K Street, Sacramento(916) 498-9800www.pyramidbrew.comCC, FM, PA, TV

referees Sports Bar & Grill7951 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights(916) 726-7210www.refereessportsbar.comATM, BB, CC, DJ, 4 DT, FB, FM, FS, H, JB, KA, LM, 4 LS, PB, 4 PT, 2 SA, SB, 22 TV, 8 VG

rubicon Brewery2004 Capitol Ave., Sacramento(916) 448-7032www.rubiconbrewing.comBP, CC, FM, GS, PA, 2 TV

Shakers Pub5940 Sperry Drive, Citrus Heights(916) 863-7465www.shakerspub.comCC, FB, FM, TV

Streets of london1804 J Street, Sacramento(916) 498-1388www.streetsoflondon.comCC, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, PA, TV

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C e N t r a l / N o r t h e r N C a l i f o r N i a SportS barS, reStaUraNtS & brew pUbS

Central CaliforniaBoulder creek Brewing co.13040 Highway 9, Boulder Creek(831) 338-7882www.bouldercreekbrewery.netBP, CC, CT, FM, PA, PO, 2 TVWhere magic happens every day.

the Branding iron640 West 16th Street, Merced(209) 722-1822www.TheBrandingIron-Merced.comBR, CC, FB, FM, TV

Britannia arms of monterey444 Alvarado St., Monterey(831) 656-9543www.britanniaarms.comCC, DT, FB, FM, FP, JB, KA, LM, LS, 2 SA, 8 TV

Britannia arms8017 Soquel Drive, Aptos, (831) 688-1233 www.britanniaarms.com

the Great Plate Bar & Grill714 Central Avenue, Tracy(209) 833-0862 www.thegreatplate.comATM, BP, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, GG, IE, KA, LM, 10 LS, SA, 20 TV, VG, Wi-Fi

J.J’s Saloon4714 Soquel Dr., Soquel(831) 462-1631ATM, FB, GG, JB, 2 PT, SB, 4 TV, VGWhere you are a stranger only once.

knuckles historical Sports BarOne Old Golf Course Rd., Monterey(831) 657-6625 BB, CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, LS, PA, 2 PT, 3 SA, 17 TV, 3 VGYou’ll find plenty of fun at Knuckles.

the lime light1054 West Shaw Avenue (Palm & Shaw), Fresno, (559) 224-1054www.thelimelite.com BR, CC, FB, FM, PA, 2 TV

the mediterranean265 Center Ave., Santa Cruz(831) 688-7004DJ, DT, FB, FP, GG, JB, LM, LO, LS, SB, SR, 4 TV, VG, An Aptos tradition.

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1007 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz (831) 425-9589ATM, CC, 5 DT, FB, 2 FS, GG, IE, JB, LO, 2 LS, PB, 3 PT, 3 SA, 2 SB, SR, 8 TV, 6 VG, Wi-Fi The One Double Oh Seven Club & Smoking Parlor is the first and

only legal bar and smoking parlor in California. For more than 20 years, the club has provided entertain-ment and a warm neighborhood feel. Lined with televisions, dart boards and sports paraphernalia, the Double Oh Seven has a game for everyone. Stop by and say hello!

Peter B’s Brew PubDouble Tree Hotel, #2 Portola Plaza, Monterey(831) 649-2699www.doubletreemonterey.com

rocko’s Sports & Spirits757 North Main Street, Manteca(209) 823-2527www.rockossportsandspirits.comATM, CT, DJ, 2 DT, FB, JB, KA, LM, LS, PT, SA, 3TV, VGA sporting lounge with a different spirit.

Seabright Brewery519 Seabright, Santa Cruz(831) 426-2739www.seabrightbrewery.comBP, CC, DJ, FM, LM, PA, 2 TVPelican Pale fills the bill.

Whiskey creek mt. Bistro & mammoth Brewing co.Corner of Main & MinaretMammoth Lakes, (760) 934-2555www.mammothbrewingco.com ATM, BP, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM,KA, LM, LS, 2 SA, 7 TVThe Brew with altitude.

World Sports cafe7746 North Blackstone, Fresno(559) 650-4949www.worldsportscafe.com BR, CC, DJ, FB, FM, LS, PA, 22 TVA great dining experience while viewing the best sports on YV.

Northern CaliforniaBar of americaCommercial & Bridge, Truckee(530) 587-3110; www.barofamerica.comATM, CC, DT, FB, FM, LM, 5 TVRustic 1860s back bar.

Basshole Bar & Grill20725 Lakeshore DriveLakehead, (530) 238-2170www.Bassholeb arandgrill.comCC, FB, FM, TV

Blue frog Grog & Grill1740 Travis Blvd., Fairfield(707) 429-2337; www.bigbluefrog.comATM, BP, BR, CC, FB, FM, FP, 3 LS, PA, POAward-winning craft beers, an excellent single malt selection and California wine list (available on the premise and to go).

Bob & Betty’s 160 club160 Cleveland Ave., Auburn(530) 885-5404DT, FB, JB, PT, SA, 2 TVThe local ‘Cheers.’

Bottom of the fifth498A Military E. #4, Benicia(707) 745-9949 CC, DT, FB, JB, LS, PB, 3 PT, SA, 6 TV, VG

the Brewery at lake tahoe3542 S. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

South Lake Tahoe; (530) 544-2739www.brewerylaketahoe.comBP, CC, FB, FM, FP, PA, 3 TVHome of Bad Ass Ale.

Brothers Place888 Emerald Bay RoadSouth Lake Tahoe(530) 541-7017ATM, CC, FB, FM, JB, LS, PA, PT, 6 TVTahoe’s attitude adjustment center.

cast iron Grill and Bar700 Main Street, #104, Suisun City(707) 425-1700 www.castirongrillandbar.comCC, FB, FM, TV

crazy horse Saloon303 Main Street, Chico(530) 342-7299www.buckscrazyhorse.comCC, DJ, FB, FM, LM, TV

davis Graduate restaurant & Sports Bar805 Russell Blvd., Davis(530) 758-4723; www.davisgrad.comCC, DJ, FB, FM, LM, TV

elmira cabin6081 California Pacific Rd., Elmira(707) 447-3230ATM, CC, FB, FP, PB, PT, SB, 2 TV

favela’s fusion1500 Oliver Road, Ste. D, Fairfield(707) 421-8484; www.favelasfusion.comCC, FM, FM, TV

Granzella’s451 6th Street, Williams(530) 473-5583; CC, FB, FM, GS, LS, 7 TV

harry’s Sportsman’s lounge833 Texas StreetFairfield, (707) 422-2940ATM, CC, DJ, FB, JB, LO, LS, 3PT, SA, 26 Large Plasma HDTVs, VG

lamppost Pizza1260 Lake Blvd., Ste 113, Davis(530) 758-1111www.lamppostpizza.com/davisCC, FM, TV, WiFi

lamppost Pizza5105 Laguna Blvd., Elk Grove(916) 691-3456; www.lamppostpizza.comCC, FM, TV

lamppost Pizza9677 Elk Grove Florin RoadElk Grove, (916) 686-6655www.lamppostpizza.comCC, FM, TV

legends & heroes Sports Bar3990 Paradise Valley DriveFairfield, (707) 421-2234www.legendsparadisevalley.comATM, BB, BP, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, GG, IE, LS, PA, PB, SA, 14 TV, VGEvery game every Sunday. Alumni group: University of Nebraska.

legends & heroes Sports Bar3250 Rancho Solano Parkway, Fairfield(707) 434-1160; www.legendsranchoso-lano.com; CC, FB, FM, TV

mcGee’s annex315 Broad St., Nevada City(530) 265-3205, www.mcgeesannex.comCC, FB, LM, SA, 2 TV

the mine Shaft Saloon299 Broad Street, Nevada City

(530) 265-6310www.mineshaftsaloon.com; CC, FB, TV

Pete & Peter’s395 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City(530) 583-2400CC, FB, FM, JB, 2PT, SA, SB, 6 TVLocated in the heart of the financial district, downtown Tahoe City.

the Playroom1109 Main St., Fortuna; (707) 725-5438DT, FB, JB, LM, PB, PM, 2 PT, SA, 2 TV, VGWhere everybody comes.

the Pub 585 North State St., Ukiah(707) 468-8661; www.pubukiah.comATM, BR, CC, DT, FB, JB, LO, 52 LS, PB, 3 PT, SA, SB, SR, 6 TV, 4 VG

the rellik tavern726 First Street, Benicia; (707) 746-1137www.TheRellikTavern.com; BR, CC, FM, TV

the Sports Bar329 Lake Blvd., Redding(530) 243-9881CC, CT, 2 DT, FB, 3 PT, 3 SA, 14 TV, VG

STARS ReCReATION CeNTeR

155 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville; (707) 455-7827 (STAR)ATM, BR, CC, CT, DT, FB, FM, GG, LM, 5 LS, PA, PS, 8 PT, SB, SR, 20 TV, 60 VGwww.starsrecreation.com A State Of The Art Recreation Center featuring 40 Lanes of Bowling, Q-ZAR Laser Tag, the City Sports Bar & Grill, serving certified Angus Beef Burgers and Steaks, Homemade Soups and Salads. Enjoy your favorite sporting event on our HUGE TV wall with 23 satellite TVs. featuring our 13-foot HD Big Screen. Play QB1/Trivia, Billiards, Darts, Shuffle Board and Dance to Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night.

Ukiah Brewing co. & restaurant102 South State Street, Ukiah(707) 468-5898www.ukiahbrewingco.comBP, BR, CC, CT, DJ, DT, FM, FP, GS, LM, PA, SR, TV


Artichoke Joe’s Casino659 Huntington AvenueSan Bruno(650) 589-3145www.artichokejoes.com(See page 4)

Bay 101 Casino1801 Bering Drive, San Jose(408) 451-8888www.bay101.com(See page 9)

Bear River Casino11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta(800) 761-2327(707) 733-9644www.bearrivercasino.com

Black Bart Casino100 Kawi Place, Willits(707) 459-7330www.blackbartcasino.com

Black Oak Casino19400 Tuolumne Road NorthTuolumne(877) 747-8777(209) 928-9300www.blackoakcasino.com(See page 11)

Blue Lake Casino777 Casino Way, Blue Lake(877) 252-2946www.bluelakecasino.com

Cache Creek Casino Resort14455 Highway 16, Brooks(888) 772-2243, (530) 796-3118www.cachecreek.com

California Grand Casino5988 Pacheco Blvd., Pacheco(925) 685-8397www.calgrandcasino.com(See page 7)

Cameo Club Casino522 West Benjamin Holt Dr.Stockton, (209) 474-1777www.cameoclubcasino.com

Capitol Casino411 North 16th StreetSacramento(916) 446-0700www.capitol-casino.com

Cher-Ae-Heights Casino27 Scenic DriveTrinidad(800) 684-2464, (707) 677-3611www.cheraeheightscasino.com

Chicken Ranch Bingo & Casino16929 Chicken Ranch RoadJamestown(800) 752-4646(209) 984-3000

Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold(866) 794-6946www.chukchansigold.com

Club One Casino1033 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno(559) 497-3000www.clubonecasino.com

Colusa Casino3770 Highway 45, Colusa(800) 655-8946, (530) 458-8844www.colusacasino.com(See page 13)

Cordova Restaurant Casino2801 Prospect Park DriveRancho Cordova (916) 293-7470www.cordo-

vacasino.com

Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino7751 North State StreetRedwood Valley(707) 485-0700www.coyotevalleytcasino.com

Deuces Wild Casino and Lounge13483 Bowman Road, Suite AAuburn(530) 885-3627www.deuceswildcasino.net

Diamond Mountain Casino900 Skyline Drive, Susanville(877) 319-8514www.diamondmountaincasino.com

Elk Valley Casino2500 Howland Hill RoadCrescent City(707) 464-1020(888) 574-2744www.elkvalleycasino.com

Feather Falls Casino3 Alverda Drive, Oroville(877) 652-4646(530) 533-3885www.featherfallscasino.com

FLB Sports Bar & Casino511 East Bidwell Street, Folsom(916) 983-4411www.folsomlakebowl.com

Garden City Casino360 South Saratoga AvenueSan Jose(408) 244-3333www.gardencitycasino.com

Garlic City Club40 Hornlein Court, Gilroy(408) 847-3777www.garliccityclub.com

Gold Country Casino & Hotel4020 Olive Highway, Oroville(800) 334-9400www.goldcountrycasino.com

Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino13101 Nokomis RoadHopland(888) 746-5292www.shokawah.com

Jackson Rancheria Casino12222 New York Ranch RoadJackson(800) 822-9466 (209) 223-1677www.jacksoncasino.com

Jockey ClubSan Mateo County Event Center2495 South Delaware StreetSan Mateo(650) 574-6063www.smjockeyclub.com(See below)

Konocti Vista Resort and Casino2755 Mission Rancheria RoadLakeport(800) 386-1950(707) 262-1900www.kvcasino.com

Livermore Casino3571 First StreetLivermore(925) 447-1702www.LivermoreCasino.net

Lucky Chances Casino1700 Hillside Blvd., Colma(650) 758-2237www.luckychances.com(See page 31)

Lucky Derby Casino7433 Greenback LaneCitrus Heights(800) 928-7908(916) 726-8946www.luckyderbycasino.com

Napa Valley Casino3466 BroadwayAmerican Canyon(877) 682-2447www.casinonapa.com

Oaks Card Club4097 San Pablo AvenueEmeryville(510) 653-4456www.oakscardclub.com(See page 59)

Northern Cal ifornia Gaming Directory

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San Mateo County Event Center2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo(650) 574-6063www.smjockeyclub.comBR, CC, FB, FM, 100 TV The place on the San Francisco Peninsula to watch and wager on Horse Racing from across the USA and beyond. Located between freeways 101 and 92. From 92, take the Delaware Street exit south. From the El Camino Real, take 25th Avenue east toward the Bay.

SAN JOSe FAIR DOWNS

Satellite WageringOn the Santa Clara Fairgrounds344 Tully Road, Gate CSan Jose, CA 95111(408) 494-3278www.fairdowns.orgBR, CC, FB, FM, 50 Plasma TVs, WiFi San Jose Fair Downs is your place to bet on the horses at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. We offer live simulcast horse racing action from across the USA all year long. Open Wednesday through Sunday and some Mondays. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Day times are for Thoroughbreds and night times are for Quarter Horses and Harness Racing. Come wager and cheer your horse on any of our 25 large screen TVs.


The 101 Casino5151 Montero WayPetaluma(707) 795-6121www.the101casino.com

Palace Club22821 Mission Blvd., Hayward(510) 582-1166www.thepalacepokercasino.com

Pete’s 881 Club721 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael(415) 453-5888www.petes881.com(See page 106)

Ranchos Club Casino10499B Folsom Blvd.Rancho Cordova(916) 361-9186www.ranchosclub.com

Red Fox Casino200 Cahto DriveLaytonville(888) 473-3369(707) 984-6800www.redfoxcasino.net

Red Hawk Casino1 Red Hawk ParkwayPlacerville(888) 573-3495www.redhawkcasino.com

River Rock Casino3250 Highway 128Geyserville(707) 857-2777www.riverrockcasino.com

Robinson Rancheria Casino and Bingo1545 East Highway 20, Nice(800) 809-3636(707) 262-4000www.robinsonrancheria.biz

San Jose Fair DownsOn the Santa Clara Fairgrounds344 Tully Road, Gate CSan Jose, (408) 494-3278www.fairdowns.org

San Pablo Lytton Casino13255 San Pablo AvenueSan Pablo(510) 215-7888www.sanpablolytton.com

Table Mountain Casino8184 Table Mountain Road, Friant(800) 541-3637(559) 822-7777www.tmcasino.com

Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino17225 Jersey Avenue, Lemoore(559) 924-7751www.tachipalace.com

Thunder Valley Station Casino1200 Athens Avenue, Lincoln(877) 468-8777(916) 408-7777www.thundervalleyresort.com

Towers Casino & Card Room115 Bank StreetGrass Valley(530) 273-4100www.towerscasino.com

Twin Pine Casino22223 Highway 29, Middletown(800) 564-4872(707) 987-0197www.twinpine.com

Win-River Casino2100 Redding Rancheria RoadRedding(800) 280-UWIN (8946)(530) 243-3377www.win-river.com

The California Grand Casino, the popular East Bay card room, is the perfect destination for players looking for a great gaming experience. It offers its guests an elegant facility with many upscale amenities, and you’ll find an ex-pansive gaming area with 19 tables, 21 flat-screen TVs, a full bar and restaurant, and FREE valet parking. “We are well known for the action in our Limit and No Limit Texas Hold’em games,” says general manager Mike Wilkinson. “We attract players from all over the Bay Area. It’s a relaxed and comfortable place to play all your favorite card games. Plus, we have all kinds of player specials and bonus programs.” The casino also offers some of the biggest cash jackpots in Northern California. Its Progressive Bad Beat Jackpot starts

THE CALIFORNIA GRAND CASINO

at $70,000 and is available 24/7. The Double Jackpot with Room Share starts at $140,000 and is available every day, 2-4 a.m. and 8-10 a.m. Over $7 million has been paid out. Games also include limit and no-limit Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker and Hot Ac-tion Blackjack, which is similar to “Nevada-style” black-jack. The Pai Gow Poker game is a big draw. According to Wilkinson, “Making the Joker fully wild has definitely added to the excitement.” California Grand Casino is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and is located in Pacheco, right off Highway 680 at Concord Avenue or off Highway 4 at Pacheco Bou-levard. For more information, visit CalGrandCasino.com or call 925-685-8397.


Uc daviSDepartment of AthleticsHickey Gym 264One Shields AvenueDavis, CA 95616Main: (530) 752-1111Fax: (530) 752-6681

Tickets: (530) 752-1915www.UCDavisAggies.comAthletic Director: Greg WarzeckaMedia coverage: (radio) KHTK 1140 AMTicket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.UCDavisAggies.com

Sports Organizations, continued from page 69

Raiders Report, continued from page 66

Just Saying, continued from page 30

Sport is not a way out.

It is a way in.

American Sports Institute415-383-5750

[email protected]

Sacramento StateAthletics Department6000 J StreetSacramento CA, 95819-6099Office: (916) 278-6348Fax: (916) 278-5429 Tickets: (916) 278-4323

www.HornetSports.comAthletic Director: Dr. Terry WanlessTicket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.hornetsports.com.

Sonoma State UniverSityDepartment of Intercollegiate Athletics1801 E. Cotati AvenueRohnert Park, CA 94928Phone: (707) 664-2521Fax: (707) 664-4104Tickets: (707) 664-4246

Director of Athletics: Bill FuscoLive Audio and Ticket Information online at sonoma-seawolves.com. www.sonomaseawolves.com

Santa clara UniverSityDepartment of Athletics 500 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95053Main: (408) 554-4063Tickets: (408) 554-4660www.SantaClaraBroncos.com

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With those four players representing a potential future core, the Raiders then added depth in the last two rounds: a pair of tight ends in Colorado’s Nick Kasa and Tennessee’s Mychal Rivera, a possible sleep-er running back in Central Florida’s Latavius Murray, a pair of defensive linemen in Oklahoma’s Stacy McGee and Missouri Western’s David Bass, and a wide receiver in San Diego State’s Brice Butler. Winning draft? No one knows. But the Raiders had no chance of winning again until they injected a large, fresh array of talent into their fractured franchise. If nothing else, this draft represents a legitimate and dramatic first attempt.

batter singles in the winning run, somehow you have saved face, even though you just lost because of your dumb decision. Just look at the math. Barry hit a homer in his best year about every nine times up, or about 11 per cent of his plate appearances. The guy hitting behind him probably hit at least .275. With Bonds on base, the other team’s chances of losing just increased about 2½ times. That’s how the Giants won an NLCS game and got into the World Series in 2002. So just how well did following the orthodoxy work out for Tony La Russa and the Cardinals? Traditions are great if they still make sense — like taking new gen-erations out to the ballgame. But judicious change is in order for the traditions that don’t work anymore. Take the new tradition surrounding the whole mystique around the closer … but that’s a story for another time.

Across3) First Base [MCGWIRE]

4) Catcher [BAILEY]

6) Catcher [STEINBACH]

8) Shortstop [CAMPANERIS]

11) Pitcher [REUSCHEL]

12) Outfield [RHENDERSON]

13) Outfield [BONDS]

14) Outfield [MITCHELL]

16) Third Base [WILLIAMS]

18) First Base [CLARK]

20) Pitcher [MULDER]

21) First Base [TENACE]

23) Outfield [DHENDERSON]

25) Outfield [CANSECO]

Down1) Pitcher [SCHMIDT]

2) First Base [GIAMBI]

3) Pitcher [MARICHAL]

5) Outfield [JACKSON]

6) Shortstop [SPEIER]

7) Outfield [RUDI]

8) Outfield [CEPEDA]

9) Shortstop [AURILIA]

10) Pitcher [STEWART]

13) Third Base [BANDO]

15) Pitcher [BLUE]

17) Outfield [MAYS]

19) Second Base [KENT]

20) First Base [MCCOVEY]

22) Pitcher [WELCH]

24) Pitcher [HUNTER]

Crossword answers (page 113)

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Horse Racing & Skating Directories

ice hockey

Belmont Iceland 815 Old Country Road Belmont, 650-592-0533 www.belmonticeland.com

Cupertino Ice Center10123 N. Wolfe Road Cupertino, 408-446-2906 Home of the California Cougars www.icecenter.net/cupertino/

Dublin Iceland 7212 San Ramon Road Dublin, 925-829-4445 Home of the Tri Valley Blue Devilswww.dubliniceland.com/

Gateway Ice Center 2473 North Marks AvenueFresno, 559-277-2233 Home of the Fresno Jr Falconswww.gatewayicecenter.com

Ice Oasis 3140 Bay Road Redwood City, 650-364-8090 www.iceoasis.com

Oakland Ice Center (Managed by Sharks Ice)519 18th Street Oakland, 510-268-9000 Home of the Oakland Bears Junior Hockeywww.oaklandice.com

Palo Alto Winter Lodge 3009 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, (650) 493-4566The first outdoor ice surface west of the Sierras. Open October through April. www.winterlodge.com

Sacramento Iceland 1430 Del Paso Blvd North Sacramento, (916) 925-3121 www.skatesacramento.com

San Mateo Ice Center (Bridgepointe) 2202 Bridgepointe Parkway San Mateo, (650) 574-1616 www.icecenter.net/sanmateo

Sharks Ice at Fremont44288 Old Warm Springs Blvd Fremont, 510-623-7200 Home of the Santa Clara Valley Blackhawkswww.sharksiceatfremont.com

Sharks Ice at San Jose1500 South Tenth StreetSan Jose, (408) 279-6000Home of the San Jose Junior Sharks4 ice surfaces, NHL size (200’ x 85’)Practice facility for the San Jose Sharks and other NHL teams when in townwww.sharksatsanjose.com

Skate Town 1009 Orlando AvenueRoseville, (916) 783-8550 Home of the Capital Thunder 2 NHL-sized ice surfaceswww.skatetown-roseville.com

Snoopy’s Home IceRedwood Empire Ice Arena1667 West Steele Lane Santa Rosa, (707) 546-7147 Home of the Santa Rosa Flyers www.snoopyshomeice.com

South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe, (530) 544-7465 Home of the Lake Tahoe Grizzlies Youth Hockey www.rinktime.com

Stockton Oak Park Ice Arena 3545 Alvarado AvenueStockton, (209) 937-7432 Home of the Stockton Coltswww.stocktonlive.com

Vacaville Ice Sports 551 Davis StreetVacaville, (707) 455-0225 Home of the Vacaville Jetswww.vacavilleicesports.com

Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center 750 Folsom St San Francisco, (415) 820-3521Home of the San Francisco Saberswww.skatebowl.com

inline rinkS

Bladium Sports Club800 West Tower Avenue, Building 40Alameda, (510) 814-4999www.bladium.com

Dry Ice210 Hegenberger Loop RoadOakland, (510) 638-9097www.dryicehockey.com

NorCal Indoor Sports1460 Tanforan AvenueWoodland(530) 406-1100www.norcalindoorsports.com

Rollin’ Ice800 Embedded Way, Suite 5San Jose, (408) 226-6111www.rollinice.com

Silver Creek Sportsplex800 Embedded WaySan Jose,(408) 280-7588www.silvercreeksportsplex.com

Alameda County Fair(Pleasanton)(925) 426-7600Dates: June 20-23, 27-30, July 4-7www.AlamedaCountyFair.com

Cal Expo(Sacramento)(916) 263-3279Dates: Most evenings Thursday through Saturdaywww.CalExpo.com

Fresno County Fair(Fresno)(559) 650-3247Dates: Octoberwww.FresnoFair.com

Golden Gate Fields(Berkeley)(510) 559-7300Racing most Wednesdays through Sundays.www.GoldenGateFields.com

Humboldt County Fair(Ferndale)(707) 786-9511Dates: August 14-25www.HumboldtCountyFair.org

San Joaquin County Fair(Stockton)(209) 466-3589Dates: June 12-16www.SanJoaquinFair.com

Sonoma County Fair(Santa Rosa)(707) 545-4200Dates: July 25 - August 11www.SonomaCountyFair.com

Satellite waGerinGAlameda County Fairwww.AlamedaCountyFair.com

Cal ExpoSports & Wagering Centerwww.CalExpo.com

Golden Gate Fieldswww.GoldenGateFields.com

Fresno County FairTurf Clubwww.FresnoFair.com

Monterey County FairMonterey Bay Race Placewww.MontereyCountyFair.com

San Joaquin County FairWinners Gaming & Sports Emporiumwww.SanJoaquinFair.com

San Jose Fair Downswww.FairDowns.org

San Mateo Jockey Clubwww.SMJockeyClub.com

Solano County FairSolano Race Placewww.SCFair.com

Sonoma County FairThe Jockey Clubwww.SonomaCountyFair.com

Stanislaus County FairTurlock Turf Clubwww.StanCoFair.com

SKATING

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Across3) First base: Was one of the “Bash Brothers.” 4) Catcher: Twice had stints with the Giants in

the 1960s.6) Catcher: Three-time AL All-Star and 1988

All-Star Game MVP.8) Shortstop: Holds the A’s record for career

games played.11) Pitcher: His nickname was “Big Daddy”

because of his portly physique. 12) Outfield: “The Man of Steal” also hit more

home runs than any other leadoff man in ML history.

13) Outfield: Record-setting seven Most Valu-able Player awards.

14) Outfield: Made a famous barehanded catch in 1989 off Ozzie Smith’s fly ball.

16) Third base: “Matt the Bat.” 18) First base: “The Thrill.”20) Pitcher: One of the “Big Three” on the A’s

pitching staff, along with Tim Hudson and Barry Zito.

21) First base: 1972 World Series MVP.23) Outfield: Nicknamed ‘Hendu.” 25) Outfield: Authored a PED-tell-all baseball

book in 2005.

Down1) Pitcher: He struck out 16 batters against the

Florida Marlins in June 2006 2) First base: American League MVP in 2000.3) Pitcher: Known for his high leg kick and pinpoint control, he

was a 10-time All-Star 5) Outfield: “The straw that stirred the drink,” inducted into the

1993 Baseball Hall of Fame. 6) Shortstop : Won the Willie Mac award in 1987.

7) Outfield: An All-Star in 1972, 1974 and 1975. 8) Outfield: The San Francisco Giants retired his number. 9) Shortstop: Currently a member of Comcast SportsNet Bay

Area.10) Pitcher: A 20-game winner for four consecutive years and

known for staring down batters. 13) Third base: During their championship years of 1972-74, he cap-

tained the team and led the club in runs batted in three times.

Bay Area baseball crossword puzzle

Answers on page 110

By Jeff SimonTry your luck! This isn’t easy but for longtime Bay Area baseball fans many of these answers will recall old friends. For comments: write [email protected]


— iNDex of SportS barS, reStaUraNtS aND brew pUbS —2 AM Club (Mill Valley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1063rd Avenue Sports Bar (San Mateo) . . . . . . .1034th Street Bar & Deli (SF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 867 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill (Brisbane) . . 8619th Street Station (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9421st Amendment (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . 8644 Sports Lounge (Hercules). . . . . . . . . . . . . 94540 Club (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Abbey Tavern (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Agave (Concord) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Alberto’s Cantina (Pleasanton) . . . . . . . . . . . 94Alpine Beer Garden (Portola Valley) . . . . . . .103The American Bull Bar (Burlingame). . . . . . .103Antlers Tavern (Pinole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Artie’s Countrywood Lounge (Wal. Ck) . . . . . 94Ausiello’s Tavern (Belmont) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Bacchus Kirk (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Bar None (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Bar of America (Truckee). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Barclay’s Restaurant & Pub (Oakland) . . . . . 94Basshole Bar & Grill (Lakehead) . . . . . . . . . .107 Beach Chalet Brewery (San Francisco) . . . . . 86Beach Shack Bar & Grill (Santa Clara) . . . . .105Beale Street Bar & Grill (S. F.) . . . . . . . . . . . 86Bear’s Lair (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Bec’s Bistro (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill (Livermore) . . . . . . 94Beyond the Glory (Petaluma) . . . . . . . . . . . .106Billiard Palacade (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . 86Bisla’s Sports Bar (Sacramento) . . . . . . . . . .106The Bitter End (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 86Black Magic Voodoo Lounge (S.F.) . . . . . . . . 86Blackthorn Tavern (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . 86The Blarney Stone (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . 86Bloom’s Saloon (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . 86Blu 42 Sports Lounge (Walnut Creek) . . . . . . 94Blue Frog Grog & Grill (Fairfield) . . . . . . . . .107The Blue Light (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 86Blue Moon (El Cerrito) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Bob & Betty’s 160 Club (Auburn) . . . . . . . . .107The Boardroom (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . 86Bottom of the Fifth (Benicia). . . . . . . . . . . . .107Boulder Creek Brewing Co. (B. Ck) . . . . . . . .107Box Seat Sports Grill (Morgan Hill) . . . . . . . .105The Branding Iron (Merced) . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Brennan’s Restaurant (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . 94The Brewery at Lake Tahoe (S. L. T.). . . . . . .107The Brick Tavern (Kelseyville) . . . . . . . . . . . .106Brickhouse Café & Bar (San Francisco) . . . . . 86Britannia Arms (Aptos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Britannia Arms (Monterey) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Britannia Arms (San Jose/Almaden) . . . . . . .105Britannia Arms (San Jose/West S.C.) . . . . . .105Britannia Arms (San Jose/De Anza) . . . . . . .105Broken Drum Brewery (San Rafael) . . . . . . .106 The Broken Rack (Emeryville) . . . . . . . . . . . . 94The Brothers Place (South Lake Tahoe). . . . .107Buckhorn Grill (Emeryville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Buffalo Bill’s Brew Pub (Hayward) . . . . . . . . 94Bus Stop (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86C.B. Hannegan’s (Los Gatos). . . . . . . . . . . . .105C.C.’s Pierce Street Manor (S.F.) . . . . . . . . . . 86California Billiard Club (Mt. View) . . . . . . . . .103Cameron’s Restaurant (Half M.B.). . . . . . . . .103Campo di Bocce (Livermore). . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Campus Club by the Bay (Hayward) . . . . . . . 94Capers Eat & Drink (Campbell) . . . . . . . . . . .105Capp’s Corner (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . . 86Cast Iron Grill & Bar (Suisun City). . . . . . . . .107Characters Sports Bar (Santa Clara) . . . . . . .105 Chicken & Waffles, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 The Chieftain Irish Pub (S. F.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Chris’ New Harbor (Belmont) . . . . . . . . . . . .103Churchward Pub, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94City Pub (Redwood City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103City Slickers Bar (Folsom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106City Tavern (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Club Mallard (Albany) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94The Club House Bistro (Foster City). . . . . . . .103Coach’s Sports Bar (Fremont) . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Columbus Cafe (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 86Comstock Saloon (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . 86Connecticut Yankee (San Francisco) . . . . . . . 86Corner Pocket (Sacramento) . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Crazy Horse Saloon (Chico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Crogan’s Montclair (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Crogan’s Sports Bar (Walnut Creek) . . . . . . . 94Crown Billiards (San Ramon) . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Cue & Brew (Martinez) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94CueTopia Billiard Café (San Jose) . . . . . . . . .105Dallas’ Place (Pacifica) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Dan’s Irish Sports Bar (Walnut Creek) . . . . . . 96Danny Coyle’s (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . . 88Dave & Buster’s (Milpitas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Dave’s (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Davis Graduate Restaurant & Sports Bar

(Davis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Dempsey’s Restaurant (Petaluma). . . . . . . . .106Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill (Oakland). . . . . 96Dick’s Restaurant (San Leandro) . . . . . . . . . . 96Discovery Bay Sports Bay (Discovery Bay) . . 96Ditoy’s Pub, Fairfield Hotel (Oakland) . . . . . 96Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant (Castro Valley) 96Dorsey’s Locker (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Double D’s Sports Grill (Los Gatos) . . . . . . . .105Double Decker Lanes (Rohnert Park) . . . . . .106 Double Play (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88DoubleTree Hotel (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Doucet Saloon (Castro Valley) . . . . . . . . . . . . 96The Dovre Club (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . 88Downtown Joe’s American Grill and Brew House

(Napa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Dublin Sports Pub & Grill (Dublin) . . . . . . . . 96The Dubliner Bar (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . 88Duke of Edinburgh (Cupertino) . . . . . . . . . .105Dutch Goose (Menlo Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 E-One Entertainment (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . 96E.J. Phair Brewing Co. (Concord) . . . . . . . . . 96Ed’s Mudville Grill (Clayton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Eight Ball (Cotati) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106El Toro Sports Bar (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . 88The Elephant Bar (Burlingame) . . . . . . . . . . 104 The Elephant Bar (Emeryville). . . . . . . . . . . . 96Elixir: The Neighborhood Saloon (S.F.) . . . . . 88Elliott’s Bar (San Ramon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Elmira Cabin (Elmira) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Empire Tap Room (Palo Alto) . . . . . . . . . . . 104The Englander Sports Pub & Restaurant (San

Leandro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Evie’s (Dublin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Family Billiards (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . 88Farrington’s (Pleasant Hill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98The Fat Lady (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Faultline Brewing Co.(Sunnyvale) . . . . . . . . .105Faultline’s River City Brewing (Sac.) . . . . . . .106 Favela’s Fusion (Fairfield) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Fernandes Stein Lounge (Hayward) . . . . . . . .98Fernando’s Mexican Rest. (Pleasanton) . . . . .98Fibbar MaGees (Sunnyvale). . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Fiddler’s Green (Millbrae) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Fiddler’s Green (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 88Fifth Quarter Sports Bar (San Jose). . . . . . . .105Final Final (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Finnegan’s Wake (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . 88Fire Den Bar & Grill (Alameda) . . . . . . . . . . . .98First Edition (Petaluma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106First Street Ale House (Livermore) . . . . . . . . .98Five-Berkeley, Hotel Shattuck Plaza . . . . . . . .98Fizzees Bar (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Flatiron Sports Bar/Grill(San Rafael) . . . . . .106Folsom Lake Bowl Casino (Folsom) . . . . . . . .106Francesco’s Restaurant (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . .98Frank’s Saloon (San Leandro) . . . . . . . . . . . .98Fred’s Place (Mt. View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Funky Monkey (Hayward) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Gallagher’s Dublin Pub (Dublin) . . . . . . . . . . .98Geo. Kaye’s (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98George & Walt’s (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Gino & Carlo (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Gio’s Restaurant (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . 88Giordano Brothers (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . 88Glen Park Station (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . 88The Gold Cane (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 88Gordon Biersch Restaurant (Palo Alto) . . . . 104Gordon Biersch Restaurant (San Jose) . . . . .105GO Sports Bar (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Grand Oaks Restaurant & Sports Lounge

(Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Grandma’s Saloon (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . 88 Granzella’s (Williams) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107The Great Entertainer (San Mateo) . . . . . . . 104The Great Plate Bar & Grill (Tracy) . . . . . . . .107Green’s Sports Bar (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . 88Ha-Ra Club (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. (H.M.B.) . . . . . 104Halftime Bar & Grill (Rocklin) . . . . . . . . . . . .106Halftime Sports Bar (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . 99Hard Times Billiards (Sacramento) . . . . . . . .106Harrington’s Bar & Grill (S. F.) . . . . . . . . . . . 88Harry’s Bar (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Harry’s Sportsman’s Lounge (Fairfield) . . . . .107Heart & Dagger Saloon, Oakland . . . . . . . . . .98Heinold’s First & Last Chance Saloon (Oakland) . . 98Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life (San Jose) . . .105 High Five Pizza Co. (San Jose) . . . . . . . . . . .105Hobson’s Choice (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . 88Hockey Haven (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 88The Holding Company (San Francisco) . . . . . 88The Hop Yard Alehouse (Pleasanton). . . . . . . 99The Hop Yard Alehouse (San Ramon) . . . . . . 99Horseshoe Tavern (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . 89Hotel Durant, Henry’s (Berkeley). . . . . . . . . . 99 Hotsy Totsy (Albany) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Houlihan’s Restaurant (South S. F.) . . . . . . 104The Huddle (Fremont) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Hugo’s Place (Antioch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Ivy Room, (Albany) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Il Pirata (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Indian Valley 19th Hole Bar (Novato) . . . . . .106International Cocktail (San Francisco) . . . . . . 89Ireland’s 32 (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89J.J.’s Saloon (Soquel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Jack’s Brewing Co. & Sports Bar (Fremont). . 99Jack’s Brewing Co. & Sports Bar (San Ramon). 99Jake’s Steaks (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Jasper O’Farrell’s (Sebastopol). . . . . . . . . . . .106Jerry’s Cocktail Lounge (San Pablo) . . . . . . . 99Jim’s on the Course (Alameda) . . . . . . . . . . . 99Jillian’s San Francisco (San Francisco) . . . . . . 89John & Zeke’s Bar (Healdsburg). . . . . . . . . . .106Jupiter (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Kate O’Briens (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Kelley’s Tavern (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Kells San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89The Kerry House (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99The Kezar Pub (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Kimball’s Billiards Sports Bar (Oakland) . . . . 99King Tsin (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Kingfish Pub & Café (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . 99Kip’s Restaurant (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Kirby’s Sports Bar (Fremont). . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Knuckles Hist. Sports Bar (Burlingame) . . . 104Knuckles Historical Sports Bar (Mont.) . . . . .107Knuckles Historical Sports Bar (S. F.) . . . . . . 89Krayons Gallery (Castro Valley) . . . . . . . . . . . 99La Estrellita Café & Bar (Oakland) . . . . . . . . 99La Fogata (Walnut Creek) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99La Penca Azul, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99La Rocca’s Corner (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . 89La Val’s Pizza (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Lamppost Pizza (Davis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Lamppost Pizza (Elk Grove) . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Lefty O’Doul’s (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 89Legends & Heroes Sports (Concord) . . . . . . . 99Legends & Heroes Sports (Fairfield) . . . . . . .107Legends & Heroes Sports (Roseville). . . . . . .106Liege (Oakland). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99The Lime Lite (Fresno) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Linguini’s Pizza & Brew (Alameda) . . . . . . . . 99Little Shamrock (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . 89Liverpool Lil’s (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . . 89Looney’s Smokehouse (Oakland). . . . . . . . . 100Los Gatos Brewing Co. (Los Gatos) . . . . . . . .105Lucca FR (Benicia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Luka’s Taproom & Lounge (Oakland) . . . . . 100Lv’s (Foster City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Mad Dog in the Fog (San Francisco) . . . . . . . 90Magoo’s Grill and Bar (Pleasant Hill). . . . . . 100Main Street Brewery (Pleasanton). . . . . . . . 100Mandango’s Sports Bar (Roseville) . . . . . . . .106Marilyn’s On K (Sacramento). . . . . . . . . . . . .106Marin Brewing Co. (Larkspur) . . . . . . . . . . . .106Marina Lounge (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . 90Mark’s Sports Bar & Grill (Folsom) . . . . . . . .106Masses Sports Cafe (Walnut Creek). . . . . . . 100Massimo’s Restaurant (Fremont) . . . . . . . . 100Matteucci’s (San Anselmo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Mauna Loa Club (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . 90McCovey’s Restaurant (Walnut Creek). . . . . 100McGee’s Annex (Nevada City) . . . . . . . . . . . .107McGee’s Bar & Grill (Alameda) . . . . . . . . . . 100McGovern’s Bar (San Mateo). . . . . . . . . . . . 104McGrath’s Irish Pub (Alameda) . . . . . . . . . . 100McNally’s Irish Pub (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . 100McNear’s Saloon/Dining (Petaluma) . . . . . . .106McTeague’s Saloon (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . 90The Mediterranean (Santa Cruz) . . . . . . . . . .107Mexico Lindo (San Jose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Mike’s Sports Lounge & Grill (Hayward) . . . 100The Mine Shaft Saloon (Nevada City) . . . . . .107 The Missouri Lounge (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . 100Molly MaGees (Mountain View) . . . . . . . . . . 104MoMo’s (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Monaghan’s (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Monaghan’s on the Hill (Oakland) . . . . . . . . 100Moon’s Family Sports Pub (San Mateo) . . . . 104Moxy Beer Garden (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . . .101Moylan’s (Novato) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106MVP Sports Grill (Sacramento) . . . . . . . . . . .106Mr. Lucky’s Bar & Grill (Walnut Creek) . . . . .101Mucky Duck (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Murphy’s Law Irish Pub (Sunnyvale) . . . . . . .105Murphy’s Pub (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Nag’s Head (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Nave’s Sports Bar & Grill (Fairfax) . . . . . . . .106The New Patio (San Carlos). . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Nickie’s Bar & Restaurant (S.F.) . . . . . . . . . . 90Noe’s Bar & Grill (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . 90North Beach Restaurant (S. F.) . . . . . . . . . . . 90North Star Cafe (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . 90Northwood Restaurant’s 19th Hole (Monte Rio) 106O’Neill’s Irish Pub (San Mateo) . . . . . . . . . . 104O’Reilly’s Irish Pub (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . 90Oaks Corner (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Oasis (Sunnyvale) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105The Oasis Beer Garden (Menlo Park). . . . . . 104Off The Hook (Campbell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Old Clam House (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . 90Old Princeton Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Old Pro (Palo Alto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104On the Border Mexican Grill (Dublin) . . . . . .101One Double Oh Seven Club (S. Cruz) . . . . . .107Oshima Sushi Sports Bar (Sacramento). . . . .106Otaez Mexican Restaurant (Alameda) . . . . . .101The Outpost Sports Bar (San Ramon) . . . . . .101Pacific Coast Brewing Co. (Oakland) . . . . . . .101Paddy Flynn’s (Burlingame) . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Pagano’s Sports Bar (San Leandro). . . . . . . .101Palm Street Pub & Grill (Carmichael) . . . . . .106Pappy’s Grill & Sports Bar (Berkeley) . . . . . .101Park 77 Bar (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Parkway Lounge (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Pasta Pelican (Alameda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Peacock Lounge (Sunnyvale). . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Pedro’s Cabo Grill (Los Gatos). . . . . . . . . . . .105Perry’s (Union Street/San Francisco). . . . . . . .92Perry’s (On the Embarcadero/S.F.) . . . . . . . . .92Perry’s (Design Center/San Francisco) . . . . . .92Perry’s (SFO Airport). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Petar’s Restaurant (Lafayette) . . . . . . . . . . .101Pete & Peter’s (Tahoe City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Pete’s 881 Card Room (San Rafael) . . . . . . .106Pete’s Place (Pinole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Pete’s Tavern & Pedro’s Cantina (S. Francisco). 92

Peter B’s Brew Pub (DoubleTree Hotel, (Monterey). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Phoenix Irish Bar (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . .92Pig and Whistle Pub (San Francisco) . . . . . . . .92Pine Cove Tavern (Sacramento). . . . . . . . . . .106Pineapple Bar & Grill @ City Beach (Fremont). 101Pittsburgh’s Pub (San Francisco). . . . . . . . . . .92Pizza Orgasmica Brewing Co. (San Francisco) 92Pizza Orgasmica Brewing Co, (San Rafael) . .106Players Sports Grill & Arcade (San Francisco) 92Players Sports Pub/Grill (Fair Oaks) . . . . . . .106 The Playroom (Fortuna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Polo Grounds (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Portals Tavern (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . .92Powerhouse Pub (Folsom). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Prizefighter Bar (Emeryville) . . . . . . . . . . . . .101The Pub (Ukiah) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Public House (San Francisco/AT&T Park) . . . .92Pudley’s Tavern & Grill (San Carlos) . . . . . . 104Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse (Berkeley). . . .101Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse (W.C.) . . . . . . .101Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse (Sacramento) .106Quarter Note (Sunnyvale) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Quinn’s Lighthouse Pub (Oakland) . . . . . . . .101R-Bar (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Rack’em Up Family Billiards (Concord) . . . . .101Rancho Sports Bar (El Sobrante). . . . . . . . . .101Red Jack Saloon (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . .92Referees Sports Bar (Citrus Heights) . . . . . . .106The Rellick Tavern (Benicia) . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Ricky’s Sports Grill (San Leandro). . . . . . . . .101Rock Bottom Restaurant (Campbell) . . . . . . .105Rockit Room, (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Rocko’s Sports & Spirits (Manteca) . . . . . . . .107Rookie’s Sports Lodge (San Jose) . . . . . . . . .105Room 389 (Oakland). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Rooster’s Roadhouse (Alameda) . . . . . . . . . .101Rose and Crown Pub (Palo Alto) . . . . . . . . . 104Rogue Ales Public House (S.F.) . . . . . . . . . . . .92Round Up Saloon (Lafayette) . . . . . . . . . . . .102The Royal Exchange (San Francisco) . . . . . . . .92Rubicon Brewery (Sacramento) . . . . . . . . . . .106Sam’s Chowder House (Half Moon Bay) . . . 104San Jose Bar & Grill (San Jose) . . . . . . . . . . .105San Jose Dive Bar (San Jose). . . . . . . . . . . . .105Schooner’s Grille & Brewery (Antioch). . . . . .102Scobie’s Sports Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Seabright Brewery (Santa Cruz) . . . . . . . . . .107Seahorse Saloon (Pacifica) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Shakers Pub (Citrus Heights). . . . . . . . . . . . .106Shamrock Irish Pub (Alameda) . . . . . . . . . . .102Shanghai Kelly’s (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . .92 Silver Peso (Larkspur) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Silverado Brewing Co. (St. Helena) . . . . . . . .106Skipolini’s Pizza (Concord) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102The Sky Lounge (El Cerrito) . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Somar Bar and Lounge (Oakland) . . . . . . . . .102Smitty’s Bar (Sausalito). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Sneakers Pub & Grill (San Carlos). . . . . . . . 104South First Billiards (San Jose) . . . . . . . . . . .105Spenger’s Fish Grotto (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . .102The Sports Bar (Redding) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Sports Edition Bar (Hilton Oak. Airport). . . .102Sports Page (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Sports Page (Mountain View) . . . . . . . . . . . 104St. James Gate Irish Pub (Belmont) . . . . . . . 104 Stadium Pub (Walnut Creek) . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Stanley’s Sports Bar (San Jose) . . . . . . . . . .105Stars Recreation Center (Vacaville) . . . . . . . .107Steelhead Brewing Co. (Burlingame). . . . . . 104Steff’s Sports Bar (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . .92Streets of London (Sacramento) . . . . . . . . . .106Stuft Pizza (Santa Clara) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Sundance The Steakhouse(Palo Alto) . . . . . 104Sunshine Saloon (Pleasanton) . . . . . . . . . . . .102Sweet River Saloon (Santa Rosa) . . . . . . . . .106The Swingin’ Door (San Mateo). . . . . . . . . . 104Tailgaters (Brentwood) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Thallasa Bar & Billiards (Berkeley) . . . . . . . .102Third Street Ale Works (Santa Rosa) . . . . . . .106 Thirsty Bear Brewing Co. (S. F.) . . . . . . . . . . .92Tierney’s Sports Bar (Albany) . . . . . . . . . . . .102Tiki Tom’s (Walnut Creek) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Tommy’s Joynt (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . .92The Topper (South S. F.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Trad’r Sam’s (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Tribune Tavern (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Triple Rock Brewery (Berkeley) . . . . . . . . . . .102Troy’s Club (Rodeo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Turf Club (Hayward) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Ukiah Brewing Co. (Ukiah) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Underdog’s Sports Bar (San Francisco) . . . . . .92Union Square Sports Bar (S. F.). . . . . . . . . . . .92Up & Under (Point Richmond). . . . . . . . . . . .102Vallemar Station (Pacifica) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104The Valley Inn Sports Bar (Castro Valley) . . .102Vineyards Chop House (Concord) . . . . . . . . .102The Waiting Room (Castro Valley) . . . . . . . . .102The Warehouse Bar & Grill (Oakland) . . . . . .102Whiskey Creek & Mammoth Brewing Company

(Mammoth Lakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Wild Side West (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . .92Windy City Chicago Style Pizza (San Mateo) 104World Sports Cafe (Fresno) . . . . . . . . . . . . .107WPLJ’S Dance Club (Walnut Creek). . . . . . . .102Yancy’s Saloon (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . .92Zeke’s Diamond Bar & Grill (San Francisco) . .92Zeitgeist (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92


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