There was excitement in the air for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Jonathan Kuminga was making his long-awaited return, and Steph Curry was on the verge of becoming the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 three-pointers.
The Athletics rallied back late in a big way on Thursday afternoon, scoring 11 runs in the top of the ninth to take the lead for good against the Cincinnati Reds.
It was a battle of left-handers as JP Sears took on Reds’ starter Nick Lodolo. Both starters were on their A-game today in what could be their second-to-last start before the regular season begins. Neither team scored a run over the first five frames as offense was at a premium in today’s contest. At least, early on.
Whatever. I can’t get excited for MLB anymore. There is no way this move by the A’s from the Bay should have happened. Hand over the keys to someone else, John, as others have previously chanted and pleaded. He, Manfred, and all the owners (including the Giants’ owner) who were complicit in the screwing over of Oakland by the league have no respect for, or from, the community of fans here.
SACRAMENTO – The California softball team (20-4) earned its 14th consecutive victory after defeating Sacramento State (12-12) in run-rule fashion, 11-1, at Shea Stadium in Sacramento, Calif.
The California men's gymnastics team will meet Stanford for the fifth time this season Saturday afternoon, hoping to conclude its regular season on a high note after posting four season-high event scores and a season-high overall team score last week. That outing also marked Cal's and Stanford's last meeting, with the Cardinal outscoring the Bears 325.100-313.300 at the Stanford International Collegiate.
FIRST ACC HOME SERIES - Cal's three-game set against Virginia this Friday-Sunday is its first-ever ACC home series.
9-GAME ROAD TRIP NEXT - After hosting Virginia, Cal will go on a season-long nine-game road trip at Saint Mary's (March 18), Stanford (March 21-23), San Francisco (March 24) and Louisville (March 28-30) to make it 14 of 18 on the road.
BERKELEY – The California men's rowing team will have all of its home regattas streamed exclusively by Overnght Media Group through 2029, thanks to a new partnership between Overnght and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF).
BERKELEY – Sophomore Emily Moes scored a career-high four goals and Katie Bloomer notched her first career score, but the California lacrosse team fell to No. 21 Notre Dame 15-8 on Thursday afternoon at California Memorial Stadium.
BERKELEY – The 15th-ranked California men's tennis team captured its straight victory at home and third consecutive ACC win Thursday in a 5-2 result over Louisville at the Hellman Tennis Complex. Theo Dean clinched the win for the Golden Bears, who improved their record to 10-2 (5-2 ACC), including 5-0 at home.
You might remember that, for the past two years, I have represented Cal for the March Madness food drive at the school where I teach up here in Washington. Both years, I asked for your help. And all you did was blow everyone away – BOTH YEARS – and win back-to-back championships for Cal.
I spent today in the arid lakebed of the Aral Sea. There is salt everywhere and it is an utter wasteland/cautionary tale about ecological abuse. But there are still some interesting archeological sites here. At one site, there was 1st century pottery strewn about amongst the modern broken beer bottles
Formerly the third-largest lake in the world with an area of 68,000 km2 (26,300 sq mi), the Aral Sea began shrinking in the 1960s after the rivers that fed it were diverted by Soviet irrigation projects.
both our kids have been competitive rock climbers all thru their school years. they have done some outdoor climbing but most of it is indoors at climbing gyms.
it has been a great community that we discovered as a result. much different than the more traditional kids sports spending weekends on travel teams. interestingly there is a lot of mandatory parent participation to judge the competitions since there is little-to-no money to pay for refs and judges. i was even a judge at nationals one year.
as for crags and outdoor climbing, we went to Acadia NP one time and everyone climbed a similar looking crag that is right on the water.
PRO
Balanced attack leads Warriors to comfortable win over Kings in Jonathan Kuminga’s return
https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2025/3/13/24385424/warriors-kings-scores-recaps-steph-curry-jonathan-kuminga-jimmy-butler-iii
There was excitement in the air for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Jonathan Kuminga was making his long-awaited return, and Steph Curry was on the verge of becoming the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 three-pointers.
this was fun to watch. Bulter did a great job w/ the offense. Draymond was scoring a lot.
Athletics score 11 in ninth for 12-1 win over Reds
https://www.athleticsnation.com/2025/3/13/24385069/athletics-score-11-in-ninth-for-12-1-win-over-reds
The Athletics rallied back late in a big way on Thursday afternoon, scoring 11 runs in the top of the ninth to take the lead for good against the Cincinnati Reds.
It was a battle of left-handers as JP Sears took on Reds’ starter Nick Lodolo. Both starters were on their A-game today in what could be their second-to-last start before the regular season begins. Neither team scored a run over the first five frames as offense was at a premium in today’s contest. At least, early on.
Whatever. I can’t get excited for MLB anymore. There is no way this move by the A’s from the Bay should have happened. Hand over the keys to someone else, John, as others have previously chanted and pleaded. He, Manfred, and all the owners (including the Giants’ owner) who were complicit in the screwing over of Oakland by the league have no respect for, or from, the community of fans here.
I wonder if the MLB forced him to spend some money this year. It's the only reason I can think of for some of the signings they've made.
Giants lose to the Rangers 7-3
CAL
[SB] Cal Matches Longest Win Streak Since 2013
https://calbears.com/news/2025/3/13/softball-cal-matches-longest-win-streak-since-2013.aspx
SACRAMENTO – The California softball team (20-4) earned its 14th consecutive victory after defeating Sacramento State (12-12) in run-rule fashion, 11-1, at Shea Stadium in Sacramento, Calif.
[MGYM] Cal Men’s Gymnastics To Close Out Regular Season At Stanford
https://calbears.com/news/2025/3/13/mens-gymnastics-cal-mens-gymnastics-to-close-out-regular-season-at-stanford.aspx
The California men's gymnastics team will meet Stanford for the fifth time this season Saturday afternoon, hoping to conclude its regular season on a high note after posting four season-high event scores and a season-high overall team score last week. That outing also marked Cal's and Stanford's last meeting, with the Cardinal outscoring the Bears 325.100-313.300 at the Stanford International Collegiate.
[BASE] Cal Hosts Virginia In First ACC Home Series
https://calbears.com/news/2025/3/13/baseball-cal-hosts-virginia-in-first-acc-home-series.aspx
KEY THINGS TO KNOW
FIRST ACC HOME SERIES - Cal's three-game set against Virginia this Friday-Sunday is its first-ever ACC home series.
9-GAME ROAD TRIP NEXT - After hosting Virginia, Cal will go on a season-long nine-game road trip at Saint Mary's (March 18), Stanford (March 21-23), San Francisco (March 24) and Louisville (March 28-30) to make it 14 of 18 on the road.
[MROW] Cal Men's Rowing Enters Exclusive Streaming Agreement
https://calbears.com/news/2025/3/13/cal-mens-rowing-enters-exclusive-streaming-agreement.aspx
BERKELEY – The California men's rowing team will have all of its home regattas streamed exclusively by Overnght Media Group through 2029, thanks to a new partnership between Overnght and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF).
[LAX] Bears Fall To No. 21 Notre Dame
https://calbears.com/news/2025/3/13/lacrosse-bears-fall-to-no-21-notre-dame.aspx
BERKELEY – Sophomore Emily Moes scored a career-high four goals and Katie Bloomer notched her first career score, but the California lacrosse team fell to No. 21 Notre Dame 15-8 on Thursday afternoon at California Memorial Stadium.
[MTEN] No. 15 Cal Beats Louisville 5-2
https://calbears.com/news/2025/3/13/mens-tennis-no-15-cal-tops-louisville-5-2.aspx
BERKELEY – The 15th-ranked California men's tennis team captured its straight victory at home and third consecutive ACC win Thursday in a 5-2 result over Louisville at the Hellman Tennis Complex. Theo Dean clinched the win for the Golden Bears, who improved their record to 10-2 (5-2 ACC), including 5-0 at home.
March Madness Food Drive: Can we make it a 3-Peat?
https://writeforcalifornia.com/p/march-madness-food-drive-can-we-make
Cal Fam!
Are you ready to go for a three-peat?
You might remember that, for the past two years, I have represented Cal for the March Madness food drive at the school where I teach up here in Washington. Both years, I asked for your help. And all you did was blow everyone away – BOTH YEARS – and win back-to-back championships for Cal.
Go Bears!!! Reminder as we head into the ides of March, California still has the Stanfurd Axe.
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
DBD AV Club
Sea
I spent today in the arid lakebed of the Aral Sea. There is salt everywhere and it is an utter wasteland/cautionary tale about ecological abuse. But there are still some interesting archeological sites here. At one site, there was 1st century pottery strewn about amongst the modern broken beer bottles
Formerly the third-largest lake in the world with an area of 68,000 km2 (26,300 sq mi), the Aral Sea began shrinking in the 1960s after the rivers that fed it were diverted by Soviet irrigation projects.
Crag
both our kids have been competitive rock climbers all thru their school years. they have done some outdoor climbing but most of it is indoors at climbing gyms.
it has been a great community that we discovered as a result. much different than the more traditional kids sports spending weekends on travel teams. interestingly there is a lot of mandatory parent participation to judge the competitions since there is little-to-no money to pay for refs and judges. i was even a judge at nationals one year.
as for crags and outdoor climbing, we went to Acadia NP one time and everyone climbed a similar looking crag that is right on the water.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/g6A644A4b83evDEa9