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Padres Rally Back To Beat Giants In Extra Innings

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11 years ago

June 24, 2015

San Francisco, CA – The Padres tied the game in the eighth and took advantage of the Giants bullpen in extra innings. Alexi Amarista’s RBI single in the eleventh gave San Diego their first lead of the night. That was all they needed to erase a spectacular performance from Madison Bumgarner.

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The Padres 3-2 win over San Francisco was not the start they wanted to kick off the homestand. Bumgarner retired the first 14 batters he faced and recorded a career-high 14 strikeouts. But yielded a two-run double to Will Venable to tie the game 2-2. He out pitched his opponent Odrisamer Despaigne who tossed only five innings.

“That’s the way the game is,” Bumgarner said. “It’s funny sometimes. It’s not ideal for us. Obviously we’d like to be winning games, but we’ve just got to keep going out there and grinding.”

Bumgarner looked sharp on the mound, and after tossing five innings, striking out ten and retiring the first fourteen batters he’s faced. Brandon Crawford made a diving catch in the fifth to save Bumgarner’s no hit bid but Justin Maxwell watched two bloop singles drop in front of him to put two on. While Clint Barnes was batting, Yonder Alonso was caught stealing home to end the threat.

Matt Duffy led off the fifth with a double, advanced to third on Bumgarner’s ground out and scored on Blanco’s bunt single that left Despaigne confused after sliding for the ball unable to throw. Joe Panik followed with a RBI double making it a 2-0 game. Bumgarner surpassed his career-high with 14 strikeouts.

“We got a break there with that little dribbler that the pitcher couldn’t handle,” said Giants manager Bruce Bochy. “We got two runs out of that, but we’ve got to find a way to get this offense clicking.”

By the eighth, San Diego tied the game with a two-run double from Venable and that was the end for Bumgarner. In the same inning the Padres interim manager Pat Murphy was ejected along with Kemp. Alonso led off the frame with a walk, Will Middlebrows hit a double on a fly ball to right field.

Barnes was called out on a check swing and Murphy tried to argue the call and received his first ejection after being on the job just one week. He was ejected by home plate umpire Fieldin Culbreth while Kemp kept jawing off at the mouth and got tossed to by first base umpire Manny Gonzalez.

“This is a really big win for us,” Middlebrooks said. “Bumgarner was nasty tonight, he was on. Just grind it out at-bats and find a way to get some baserunners and give ourselves a chance.”

San Francisco got a huge break when Cory Spangenberg reached first on a fielder’s choice and Veneable was out at second. The Padres challenged the call that Venable was safe and the call was overturned. Sergio Romo replaced Javier Lopez and struck out Derek Norris to end the inning.

But Norris double off Giants reliever Hunter Strickland in the eleventh, followed by Justin Upton’s single before Amarista drove in Norris when he singled off the glove of Strickland making it a 3-2 game. San Diego’s reliever Craig Kimbrel struck out Brandon Belt before walking Crawford. He then struck out the next two batters despite Crawford stealing second trying to give the Giants a chance to get back in this game.

“Hard fought game, it’s a tough one to lose,” said Bochy. “Bum threw so well, but we just couldn’t add on.”

Notes – Although he seemed pretty confident he would play tonight, outfielder and leadoff man Nori Aoki was placed on the DL with a broken leg. Aoki suffered the injury over the weekend in Los Angeles when the team played the Dodgers. Starting pitcher Carlos Frias hit him with a pitch in the ankle in the first inning.

“It’s a blow for us, Bochy said. “You hate to see it happen to him.”

Aoki was confident he’d play but was a late scratch after he felt more pain during batting practice. He then had an X-ray that revealed a fracture not seen on the original test. It’s going to be tough replacing Aoki but the Giants have battled through injuries before and always come out on top in the end.

“I was definitely surprised,” Aoki said through an interpreter. “ I came here ready to play. It was really weird that it got really worse at that point.”

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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.

By Y’Anad Burrell

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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May 18, 2025

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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.