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Dodgers Back in it with Win Over Cardinals in NLCS

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13 years ago

October 15, 2013

Los Angeles, CA – Being back in front of their home crowd, they did what they knew best, and that’s to win. The Dodgers got back in this series with a 3-0 shutout win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series.

After going down 2-0 in St. Louis, L.A. made some adjustments to avoid any kind of sweep on their home field. Injured players Hanley Ramirez and Andre Either were back in the lineup. Desperate for a win, the Dodgers played their game despite a fractured rib and micro-fractured leg that hobbles both Ramirez and Either.

L.A. manager Don Mattingly said he didn’t know if both players will be in the lineup on Tuesday but hopes so because even when they are hurting, their presence changes opposing pitcher’s game plans. Hanley is one of many Dodgers that consistently gets on base and he did that last night scoring in Carl Crawford to secure their victory.

“Oh yeah. You know I’ll be ready to go tomorrow, for our fans, for our team and for our city,” said Ramirez. “I’m a gamer. I’ve been saying all year I’m a gamer and I’m going to die on the field.”

“It was better than I thought,” Andre said. “We’ll come out [Tuesday] and see how everything feels. I want to play. We will see. We won’t know until tomorrow.”

In the meantime, it was the Cardinals who walked away baffled after being shutout in game 3. With their ace on the mound, Adam Wainwright St. Louis didn’t provide the defense to back his outing. Simple errors and miscues were the reason the same team that dominated in the first two games, fell apart tonight and let the fourth get away from them.

Mark Ellis leadoff the frame with a double, with the ball dropping in the outfield between center fielder Jon Jay and right-fielder Carlos Beltran. Hanley’s sacrifice fly moved Ellis to third with one out with the scoring run already in place. Adrian Gonzalez hit a RBI single. Yasiel Puig followed with a triple to right field and the Dodgers went up 2-0.

“I’m the center-fielder,” said Jay. “That’s my ball. I have to catch the ball. I have to take charge and catch the ball.”

“I think he hesitated,” Carlos Beltran said. “It’s a play that, as a center fielder, and I was a center fielder before. You have to take charge and he knows that.”

That was the momentum they needed behind a stellar night of pitching from Hyun-Jin Ryu. After questionable concerns on his elbow in the National League Division series against the Atlanta Braves. Ryu was more dominant hitting 95mph with his fastball and changeup. The offense finally came alive after going 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position in the first two games of the NLCS.

“All I was thinking about was the fact that we were down 2-0, and I told myself this could potentially be the last start I pitch here this year,” said Hyun-Rin. “So, I focused from the very first pitch, I just zoned in and I was able to get a good result.”

St. Louis suffered a huge loss when David Freese left the game with a strained right calf. He provided the first hit in the fifth when he leadoff the frame with a single to right-fielder Puig who almost caught the ball on a diving catch. Matt Adams followed with single to right field past second baseman Mark Ellis.

This was the best position the Cardinals had been all night. They had two on with no outs but the Dodgers turned the double play, which was crucial. Daniel Descalso pinched run for Freese who was injured while at-bat and got doubled off second base after Jon’s fly ball to left field. Pete Kozma grounded out to third baseman Juan Uribe to second baseman Ellis to end the threat.

“That was big,” said Mark. “You don’t want to give them any momentum at all. We got a break, a smart baseball player made a mistake and I don’t think he’ll do that again.”

Crucial mistakes by St. Louis led to an effortless performance by the Dodgers offense. Descalso was the last base runner to reach scoring position for the remainder of the game. The Cardinals have struggled in producing runs, they’ve only scored more than three runs in just two of eight playoff games.

“We made a few mistakes we don’t normally make, and when you do that you’re going to lose,” said Daniel. “They had momentum there, scored two runs in that inning. Runs have been hard to come by in this series, and they got the momentum, go the crowd behind them, and we couldn’t answer.”

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Sale of Coliseum to African American Developers Moves Toward Completion

The deal includes the sale of the Oakland Arena to an unidentified third-party buyer for no less than $100 million, which Bobbitt said was one of the most important aspects of the site’s future redevelopment.

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The deal includes the sale of the Oakland Arena to an unidentified third-party buyer for no less than $100 million, which Bobbitt said was one of the most important aspects of the site’s future redevelopment.

‘This is on the precipice of actually occurring,’ said Ray Bobbitt, buyers’ representative

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After many months of complex negotiations, the Oakland Coliseum development deal is finally nearing an agreement that will open the way for new owners – the African Americans Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) – to revitalize the sports complex and the Hegenberger Corridor in East Oakland.

On May 28, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a non-binding agreement to dispose of the County’s portion of the complex for $115 million in a deal with AASEG, with a closing date set for June 30.

“People are seeing that this is on the precipice of actually occurring,” said Ray Bobbitt, founder of the AASEG and an East Oakland native. “People feel that this needs to happen for Oakland, for East Oakland in particular,” Bobbitt said, as reported in the East Bay Times.

The agreement would transfer ownership of the 112-acre Coliseum complex property, which was owned 50-50 by Alameda County and the City of Oakland, to Oakland Acquisition Company, which is AASEG’s real estate wing.

The County’s approval marks an important step in the sale of the property, even though concerns about environmental liability remain. Under the terms of the non-binding agreement, the county will pay $115 million to Coliseum Way Partners, the corporate entity of the Oakland Athletics that had previously purchased the county’s half of the property for $85 million.

AASEG will then pay $115 million to the County in three annual payments, with 5% annual interest paid on any outstanding balance, according to the term sheet.

AASEG already negotiated a purchase of the city’s half of the property for $125 million in 2025, awaiting the sale of the county’s half.

A strong supporter of the sale, Supervisor Nate Miley said he was not “breaking out the champagne” until the sale was final. This is not perfect, but it is good.

“It’s good because the County ends up with more money,” Miley continued. “It’s good because an African American team takes ownership of the property, and they’ve got a lot of potential in terms of what they want to do with the property.”

A remaining disagreement between Alameda County and the AASEG involves environmental concerns.

AASEG wanted a “carve-out” for environmental concerns so that it would not face liability for the release of groundwater into San Francisco Bay without a permit. Obtaining a permit could be time-consuming and expensive, requiring the need for consultants, studies, and an oversight process by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.

County supervisors unanimously supported the non-binding agreement without the carve-out, though Bobbitt said delaying or excluding the carve-out creates timing risks for the project.

“The motion is to accept the terms as presented, excluding the carve-out,” Board of Supervisors President David Haubert said. “Noting that it’s a non-binding term sheet and terms can always be discussed going forward. It’s been pointed out that that could affect the deal, timing, which we’ve been at this for nine years, but what’s a little more time?”

“The arena represents an anchor of the site,” said Babbitt. “This arena … has become a pop culture mecca, and the opportunity to enhance that and expand that is critical to the overall process.”

Speaking at the Board of Supervisors meeting, Miley explained the County’s reasoning behind some of the complex negotiations. He asked interim County Counsel Andrea Weddle:

“In layman’s term’s who’s on the hook for the environmental (cleanup)” under the current deal with the Oakland A’s?

“When the county with a former board entered in the deal with the (A’s), we took on all of the environmental obligations,” Miley said. “Since then, we’ve learned a lot more about the environmental conditions of the Coliseum.”

“If we do a deal with Coliseum Way Partners (the A’s), we remain on the hook,” she said. “If we do a deal as we’ve currently structured with OAC (AASEG), we have eliminated some or hopefully all (or) as much as we can of that liability and aligned our deal with the terms of the city.”

Bobbitt, despite his concerns, supported the nonbinding agreement. He said the public has waited nearly a decade to come to this point.

“The community support has been overwhelming,” he said. “We’ve used a lot of P-words: patience, perseverance, persistence. And we’ve just had to do it, and we understand how complex this has been.”

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

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Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.

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WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries Kick Off Season with Community Programs in Oakland

“The Golden State Valkyries are more than a team—they’re a movement,” said Oakland Interim-Mayor Kevin Jenkins. “Their touchdown in Oakland marks a new era of opportunity, inspiration, and equity in sports. This partnership reflects our city’s deep commitment to uplifting women, investing in youth, and building a community where every dream has a place to grow. We’re proud to welcome the Valkyries to The Town.”

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The Valkyries came to Oakland City Hall with a “Hoopbus.” Present were (from left to right): City Councilmembers Noel Gallo, Rebecca Kaplan, Zac Unger and Rowena Brown; Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee, Valkyries President Jess Smith, a Valkyries team representative and Deputy Mayor LaNiece Jones. Photo courtesy Rebecca Kaplan’s office.

Team installs new nets at playgrounds, holds flag-raisings at City Halls in Oakland and S.F.

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The Golden State Valkyries brought the excitement of their inaugural season to every corner of the Bay Area with a full slate of community celebrations leading up to their historic home-opener against the Los Angeles Sparks at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday.

The week featured flag-raising ceremonies at city halls in Oakland and San Francisco, three “Violet Net” installation days at Oakland parks to encourage basketball play, fun “Hoopbus” takeovers at multiple schools presented by Kaiser Permanente, and player appearances.

In total, 90 violet nets were installed on 45 basketball courts across 34 public parks throughout Oakland this week. A list of the parks receiving violet nets can be found at Valkyries.com.

About the Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA affiliate of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, were announced as the 13th WNBA franchise on Oct. 5, 2023. According to Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike.

This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce. Tipping off during the 2025 WNBA season, the team is headquartered in Oakland and will play home games at Chase Center in San Francisco. For Golden State Valkyries’ assets, including team logos, visit valkyries.com.