Blues Have the Sharks Right Where They Want Them “we put ourselves in a corner and we’ve just got to fight our way back.”--Joe
Thornton
By
Barbara Mason 4/19/2012
Bay Area Sports Drive
The stage had been set, the lines drawn. The San Jose
Sharks needed a win Thursday night as they took on the St. Louis Blues at HP
Pavilion in Game 4. Trailing 2-1 the Sharks did not want to dig a deeper
hole as they travel back to St. Louis for Game 5 Saturday night. San Jose
has had a tough time handling the Blues; their speed, their defense, and
their power play which has turned up 5 goals in this series. San Jose’s
power kill had been less than stellar and with line changes for Thursday’s
game there was hope for a more level playing field..................
Story>>>>
Sharks Drop Game Three
to St. Louis “There was a little
spark there at the end,--Joe Pavelski
By
Barbara Mason 4/17/2012
Bay Area Sports Drive
Being the underdog does
not faze Dan Boyle and teammates in the least. In fact it doesn’t make a bit
of difference one way or the other to the team. The goal for the San Jose
Sharks is simple in concept; every line contributes and the leaders who make
up the first line lead the charge. This is a very different role for the
Sharks who in years past have come into the playoffs as a favorite. This
season they finished in the seventh spot and they had to claw their way into
that position. Coming back home to HP Pavilion San Jose was tied with the
St. Louis Blues, the second seed, taking one game on the road in St. Louis.
The Blues hope to return the favor in a highly-tempered series. The Sharks
made it known in game two that, despite losing that game, they wouldn’t be
pushed around.
Story>>>>
STANFORD
UNIVERSITY
PRO DAY PHOTO GALLERY
Photos by Gerome Wright 3/22/2012 Bay Area
Sports Drive
By Larry Garcia
BASD-Scouts from the NFL were at hand at Stanford University in California to
view what was going to be present for upcoming 2012 draft picks. It was as if
Christmas in the month of March as NFL coaches took a peek of some of the
gifted-talent that might help contribute to make a coaches dream team come true...............
Loss to New England Does
Not Define Oakland
“They did a good job and we didn’t.”--
Head Coach Hue Jackson
By
Barbara Mason 10/02/11 Raiderdrive, Bay Area Sports Drive
And those challenges just keep on coming, each of them tougher than the
last one. They started off with the Denver Broncos, followed by the
Bills, the Jets and now; the ultimate showdown with the New England
Patriots. It’s a tough road for the Oakland Raiders. The Silver and Black
have more than proven that they are armed and ready for all of them!
Sunday’s game was played under absolute
perfect game day conditions; a balmy 75 degrees under blues skies and yet
another sell-out for Oakland. When the Patriots come to town ghosts
from the past always seem to linger making for the absolute rivalry
shootout...................
Story >>>
Raiders
Come From Behind to Defeat the Jets
“We’re not
perfect yet, but we’re working at
it,”--Raider Head Coach Hue Jackson
By
Barbara Mason 9/25/11 Raiderdrive. Bay Area Sports Drive
It felt
like shades of the good old days; Raiders
selling out, fans jockeying for position
to access the parking lot and excitement,
lots of excitement for the upcoming
season. Losses in the pre-season
enabled coaches and team to put together a
system that looked good against the Denver
Broncos as well as the Buffalo Bills, a
game that should have given Oakland their
second win of the season. Sunday’s
game against Mark Sanchez and the New York
Jets would be a tall order but one that
the Raiders could definitely pull off
Doug
Farrell -
Writer-Photographer
7/18/11
Bay Area Sports Drive
Jac
k
Wagner (Actor) Holds off a late run from
Dallas Cowboy Toni Romo to win the American Century
Golf Championship in Lake Tahoe.
Coming down the
16th fairway, Toni Romo was making a late
charge. When they hit the 18th hole, Jack went
into the water. This gave Toni Romo a chance to
win it. Jack Wagner had a 3-point lead, and that
was just enough to get the victory.
American Century Championship
kicks off there 22nd Annual Celebrity
Doug
Farrell- 7/15/11 Writer-Photographer-Bay Area Sports Drive
Golf in Lake
Tahoe is a beautiful thing. Super Bowl MVP Aaron
Rogers of the Green Bay Packers has been a big
hit at the American Century Championship.
Michael Jordan, Jerry Rice and Tony Romo are
always a big attraction. We can't forget Ray
Romano and Alfonso Ribeiro to stir a few jokes
with Charles Barkley.
Players Tee
off Friday for the real deal where there will be
90 celebrities competing for a $600.000 prize
purse. Along the way-players are really getting
intense as if there were on the playing
field-court… making a big play. Michael Jordan
will be pairing up with Tony Romo and John Elway.
We can't forget former Oakland Raiders Tim Brown
and Marcus Allen pairing up. These players will
give the fans a pleasant surrounding of golf.
Photo Gallery >>>
Raiderette
2011 Finals- What does it take to become a
Raiderette ?
By Antoinette Carrisos 4/20/2011
Bay Area Sports
Drive-Raiderdrive
On
April 17th
2011, the Raiderettes final auditions were held
at the Hilton Hotel in Oakland, California.
Entering the audition room you can literally
feel the pressure, nerves, and excitement being
put upon these young women. It reminded me of
myself when I tried out and made it to finals
about 5 years ago. Some of them have been up all
night practicing the dance routine and prepping
for today’s event. They arrived at 8 a.m., hair
and make-up ready in cocktail dresses and dance
attire. On behalf of Raiderdrive, I interviewed
a few lucky candidates as well as newcomer
Raiderette Director, Jeanette Thompson, before
the final auditions.
Story >>>>
The Giants Close the Deal Defeating
Rivals
“We have to do what we do best and
that’s play ball,” – Brian Wilson
By
Antoinette Carrisos 4/14/2011
It’s
a windy day at AT&T Park with jam packed seats
on April 13th, 2011 and the last game
for the San Francisco Giants to defeat their
rivals, the L.A. Dodgers, before heading out on
a 6-game road trip. Giant’s fans hope that they
will continue the momentum of last night’s game
with the Giants winning 5-4.
Giant’s players are warming up on
the field and taking batting practice in the
batting cage prior to the game. Outfielder and
2010 MVP Cody Ross is recovering well after
straining his right calf in March. Although he
is sidelined for tonight’s game, he was seen
doing sprints and is confirmed to be on board
for the Giants trip to Arizona this weekend.
Story >>>
San Francisco Giants 2011 Sneak Preview
“Once you’re inside the ballpark, we’re part
of you; and together, we’re giant--Manager
Bruce Bochy
By
Antoinette Carrisosa Bay Area Sports Drive
3/27/11
If you’re a San Francisco Giant’s fan and are
curious about what they have in store for the
2011 season… keep reading. I recently had the
opportunity to attend The San Francisco Giants
Annual Media Open House which was held on
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 to get the scoop
for all you dedicated fans out there.
Giant officials announced their plans in depth
with detailed information as to what fans
should expect for the upcoming season
including a Showtime series, commercial
advertising gigs, new ballpark menu items,
special events and announcements, as well as a
waiting list for 2011 season tickets. ......Story
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SF
Giants-Up-Close and Personal with the
Biggest Rock Stars in the MLB
Getting the Gigantes Party Started
"I'm
looking forward to that camaraderie...that
fire"…
Cody
"The Boss" Ross
By
Antoinette Carrisosa 2/08/2011 Bay Area
Sports Drive
The San
Francisco Giants held their 18th
annual Fan Fest on Saturday, February 5th,
2011 at AT&T Park with over 100,000 fans
attending the event. Stadium officials
were expecting 40,000 people, but 45,000
showed up at 9 A.M. 50 die hard Giant’s
fans with orange and black running through
their veins camped outside the stadium
entrance overnight and when the gates
finally opened at 11 A.M., Giant’s
pandemonium began all over again.
The day
before
the big event, I attended the pre-Fan Fest
media session on behalf of Bay Area Sports
Drive and had the opportunity to get up
close
and personal with the biggest rock stars
in the MLB. They casually entered the
Giant’s executive suite one-by- one
appearing refreshed and at ease absent
from uniform and gear, but in casual
attire. The first thing I asked them was
how they spent their off-season. “I spent
my time with family, relaxed, and built up
my strength for the season,” said
(catcher) Buster Posey. Tim Lincecum and
Matt Cain claim to have spent their time
with family and playing rounds of golf.
.....Story-Photos...
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Results from Strikeforce: Nick Diaz vs. Evangelista
Cyborg
1-30-2011
By: Jeff Townsend BayAreaSportsDrive.com
Here are the results
from all 13 MMA fights on Saturday night’s
Strikeforce card that took place at the HP Pavilion
in San Jose, California on January 29, 2011. In the
main event of the night, Nick Diaz (24-7) defeated
Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos (18-14) by submission
due to an armbar, to retain the Strikeforce
Welterweight Title.
Main Event –
Broadcast on Showtime
.......More >>>
“This upcoming home
stretch will be the most important stretch of the
season…” -- Monta Ellis
By
Justin Libaste January 15, 2011 Bay Area Sports Drive
The
Golden State Warriors look to rebound after two
tough losses from two similar teams in their
division. On Friday January 14, the Warriors faced
their Divisional rivals, Los Angeles Clippers. The
Warriors lost in their recent meeting in LA 105-91.
In their 3rd meeting of the year, the
Warriors look to take down their foes and the season
series lead.
......Story >>>
Photo Gallery: Warriors vs. Clippers by Gerome
Wright BASD Photographer
“There is a ton of improvement,”---Coach Tom Cable
By
Barbara Mason 12/26/10 Raiderdrive.com/Bay Area Sports Drive
I
s
playing spoiler and playing for pride enough to
motivate the Oakland Raiders to their 8th
win of the 2010 season? With the opportunity to
finish the year at 9 and 7, the Raiders took on the
Indianapolis Colts Sunday at the Coliseum.
Speedster #12
Jacoby Ford opened the game with a lightning return
for 99 yards, the touchdown, and the early 7-0
lead. While the Raiders were able to hold the Colts
on one series and fritter away an almost pick (that
should have been a pick) it was just a matter of
time before Manning and Company got underway.
Interview
with Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire
By:Jeff
Townsend Bay Area Sports Drive E-Mail
Jeff
Bay Area Sports Drive had the distinct pleasure of
interviewing arguably the best boxer living in the
San Francisco Bay Area, Nonito "The
Filipino Flash" Donaire (23-1, 15 KOs) who lives
in San Leandro, California and trains at Undisputed
Boxing Gym in San Carlos.
He is the current interim WBA super flyweight champion and is ranked by
Ring Magazine as the #4 pound-for-pound fighter in
the world. We caught up with Nonito as he was
preparing for his next fight scheduled for July 10,
2010 in Puerto Rico against Hernan "Tyson" Marquez
(27-1, 20 KOs) of Mexico.
.......Story-interview
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Jerry Rice is Merry-Gives Back in Holiday Spirit
By
Antoinette Carrisosa 12/14/10 Bay Area Sports Drive
Children from
all over the Bay Area gathered to join Santa, NFL Alumni players,
and newly
Professional Football Hall of Famer, Jerry Rice, on Saturday
December 11th, 2010 for the 16th Annual
Jerry Rice Toy Drive and Festival. Hundreds of people stood in a
very long line, anxiously awaiting their visit with Santa to get a
souvenir photo taken with the legendary Mr. Rice.
......Story >>>
By Justin Libaste,
Bay Area Sports Drive
Contributor Sep 15, 2010
On an
early Sunday Morning, the Giants received a phone call saying that
Outfielder Andres Torres may be out for the rest of the season. Torres
was rushed to a San Diego hospital that morning for appendectomy.
Sources say he felt severe pain in his stomach that morning. After the
surgery, the doctors say that Torres won’t be able to play another ball
game this season. It takes at least 2 months to fully recover. Simply
this is a big loss to the Giants’ lineup.
Click here for the entire article.
The
Oakland Raiders took on the Seattle Seahawks Thursday night at McAfee
Coliseum for their final pre-season game of the 2010 season. It was a
night off for most of the starters and a crucial night for players
hoping for a spot on the 53-man roster. This would be their last
opportunity to catch the coach’s eye and earn a coveted spot on the
team.
It
was a perfect evening for football, a balmy 73 degrees at game time,
after a blistering heat wave had enveloped the bay area the past few
days. Mid-way through the first quarter, the Oakland Raiders had taken
the lead 10-0 off a short pass for 32 yards, #5 Bruce Gradkowski to #41
ManaseTonga and a 41 yard field goal by #1 Swayze Waters.
29,
2010
While it might be the pre-season, any time the Oakland Raiders and the
San Francisco 49ers clash an entirely different animal emerges. Known
forever as “the Battle of the Bay”, the winner takes bragging rights
with them for the rest of the year. This year however, there will not
only be a pre-season meeting but also a regular season one. Both teams
would like nothing more than a sweep. The regular season game will take
place in San Francisco giving the 49ers the slight edge.
Click here for the entire article.
y
Lauren Bosch 8/02/10
Bay Area Sports Drive
49er Drive
When Mike Singletary proclaimed to San
Francisco 49er fans and the media that his team would be coached to play
“smash-mouth football”, questions flew asking how a team with a smaller
offensive line would produce the heavy hitting and blocking Singletary
demanded. Singletary’s desire for a harder hitting offensive line is a
product of needing to protect a quarterback, Alex Smith, who has
produced more questions than answers regarding his talent level since
his drafting in 2005 and to provide running room for running back Frank
Gore, a premiere back in the NFC.
Maria Sharapova defeats Agnieszka Radwanska
Bank of the West Classic in its 40th year
By Larry Garcia-Bay
Area Sports Drive
7/31/2010Agnieszka
Radwanska began playing at age 4, when her father introduced her to
the sport. Her birthplace was in Krakow, Poland where she now resides.
She grew up playing at a club in Gronau, Germany. Agnieszka is now 21
years of age. She speaks both Polish and English. She ranks 11 in the
world-turned pro in April of 2005. Now here at Bank of the West
Classic at Stanford University (in its 40th year) on a
Saturday July 31, 2010 she went to-to-to with one of the best in the
world, Maria Sharapova born in Russia but now resides in Florida USA,
is 23 yrs old who ranks 15 and turned pro April of 2001.
Click here for the entire article.
t
was game five on a Friday night July 30, 2010, with two of the best
names in tennis going toe-to-toe; both players born in Russia. Was it
Russia with love? Not when it comes to playing for top seed, Elena
Dementiva 28 years of age (5’11”-ranking 6) played Maria Sharapova (23
yrs old at 6’2” ranking 15) soundly. Maria turned pro April 19, 2001,
Elena August 2, 1998. Maria resides in Brandenton, Florida, USA as with
Elena resides in Monte Carlo, Monico.
Click here for the entire article and photo
gallery.
Andre Ward is officially on a path to becoming a star in the boxing
world. For the second fight in a row, Ward has faced a legit, top-ten
opponent and not just won, but looked extremely impressive in the
process. In this case, still undefeated Andre “S.O.G” Ward (22-0, 13
KOs) of Oakland, California won a twelve round unanimous decision over
Allan “Ghost Dog” Green (29-2, 20 KOs) of Tulsa, Oklahoma to retain his
WBA Super Middleweight title. This fight, held at the Oracle Arena in
Oakland, California, was a Stage 2 fight in Showtime....
Click here for the entire article.
Sharks Overcome In Game Six to Win Series
”We had his back, he had our back,”--- Joe Pavelski of goalie Evgeni
Nabokov
The first round of the
Stanley Cup playoffs was a hard fought series for the San Jose Sharks.
The eighth seed Colorado Avalanche gave San Jose all they could handle
and more. The Sharks carried the theme that Head Coach Todd McLellan
had emphasized from the very beginning. The team overcame more than
their fair share of challenging situations to find themselves headed to
the next round of the playoffs as they got past Colorado 5-2 in game
six.
"I think the few
overtimes that we won; they had chances point blank and Nabby made the
big saves. He got stronger as the series went on which was good,” said
Joe Pavelski of his goaltender. “It was good for the team. We had his
back, he had our back throughout the series and we were successful,” he
said.....
Click here for the entire article.
Nabokov Earns
Shutout-Sharks Lead Series 3-2
“It’s going to be
dangerous once we get everyone going,”---Devin Setoguchi
Now that we have
all digested more than our share of blood pressure medication, it’s time
to start all over again as Game 5 got underway Thursday evening at HP
Pavilion. The San Jose Sharks have gone into 3 overtimes in their four
playoff games against the Colorado Avalanche with some of the craziest
outcomes ever seen in the playoffs. With the series tied at 2 apiece,
San Jose appears to have settled in and seems to be wearing Colorado
down. These young upstarts cannot be counted out however. The
Avalanche are hungry and that’s easy to see. Their goalie Craig Anderson
continues to make miraculous save after save. Sharks goalie Evgeni
Nabokov has also been right on top of his game with some super saves.
The Sharks continues to outshoot Colorado by a wide margin and now need
to get more men in front to mask the direction of those pucks. Anderson
has been able to read way too many which accounts for a lot of those
saves.....
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