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49ers fall to Giants on Monday Night

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7 years ago

November 13, 2018

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Santa Clara, CA – They almost had it in the bag but Eli Manning did something we haven’t seen in years. Manning led a game-winning touchdown drive late in the fourth on Monday night. It couldn’t have been a bigger stage to prove he still has it.
The Giants 27-23 win over the 49ers gave them hope that their season isn’t over yet. But for San Francisco winning game two of the season is just that, two games won with much more work to go and they’re not satisfied.
New York needed this win to salvage their losing season while the 49ers keep fighting through a copious amount of injuries using third string quarterback, Nick Mullens to lead the team. If you didn’t look at either teams record, it was a pretty competitive game.
Odell Beckham addresses if this win tonight will salvage the Giants season:

Manning looked more like the quarterback of years past when he found Sterling Shephard in the end zone for the 3-yard touchdown with .53 seconds left on the clock. A gutsy move by Manning and a great play by Shephard who made the leaping catch over his defenders.
That put the Giants back in the lead with little time left for San Francisco. But don’t count out the 49ers. A field goal wouldn’t be enough for the win, so Mullens drove his offense down field as time expires. With a .01 left in the game, Mullens spiked the ball to stop the clock.
There was only one option, go deep. San Francisco was at New York’s 21 yard line and Mullens threw it up hoping Kendrick Bourne would come down with it but instead the ball landed out of bounds in the hands of a Giants defender. The 49ers lost another tough one at home as they head into the Bye week.
Kyle Shanahan on the final drive and the loss tonight:

Matt Breida recorded a career-high 17 carries for 101 yards and one touchdown, marking his second career-high 100-yard game. Breida became the first 49ers player to record at least one rushing and one receiving touchdown in the same game since WR Bruce Ellington on 12/29/14 vs the San Diego Chargers.
Mullens completed 27 of 39 attempts for 250 yards and one touchdown. In two starts, Mullens has thrown 512 yards, marking the most by a 49ers quarterback in his first two starts with the teams since the merger in 1970.
“We just have to finish on both sides of the ball,” said Breida on late game drives. “As an offense, I feel like we have to score and as a defense, I feel like we have to stop them. So, it’s no one person’s fault, it’s the whole teams. We just have to come back, grind and put everything together.”
Brieda’s 3-yard touchdown put San Francisco up 10-7 before Aldrick Rosas kicked a 20-yard field goal to tie the game 10-10 late in the second quarter. Robbie Gould gave the 49ers a 13-7 lead to end the first half with a 36-yard field goal. San Francisco kept the momentum going when Mullens found Breida for an 11-yard touchdown extending their lead 20-10 to start the third quarter.
But Manning went deep in the end zone where Beckham attempted to make a circus leaping one-handed catch but could not control the ball. The Giants ran the same play with Manning going back to Beckham for the 20-yard touchdown pass. Rosas’ 31-yard field goal tied the game again 20-20.
“That’s been the story of the season,” DL DeForest Buckner said on stopping Manning. “We have to finish. I know we had some calls in the last drive against the defense, but we still need to find a way to make a play. Anybody. I personally need to make a play and try to get pressure on Eli. That’s everybody around on all levels. The DB’s, the linebackers, the defense. Everybody has to be held accountable. The defense could’ve won that game for us.”
“We are 2-8. Obviously, we could be better,” said George Kittle. “This loss stings. It is not fun losing at home on Monday Night and going into a bye. Adversity is what brings a team together. I know how cliché that sounds, but it is true. We are going to bounce back and ball out next game.”

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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.

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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.

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McClymonds High Names School Gym for Star Graduate, Basketball Legend Bill Russell

William “Bill” Felton Russell was born on Feb. 12, 1934, and died on July 31, 2022. He achieved fame as a U.S. professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. He was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career.

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Bill Russell and Brian McGhee in McClymonds High School Gym, 2011. Photo courtesy of Brian McGhee.

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West Oakland’s McClymonds High School, “the School of Champions,” this week named the school’s gymnasium in honor of one of its most famous graduates, basketball legend Bill Russell (class of ’52).

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The McClymonds’ naming ceremony was held on Wednesday, the same day as Russell’s birthday. Oakland leader Bill Patterson, a longtime friend of Russell’s, was scheduled to cut the ribbon at the reopening of the gym, which had been closed for several months for renovation. Russell’s daughter Karen was scheduled to attend the ribbon cutting.

Russell’s name and signature are now printed on the gymnasium floor.

Patterson was working at DeFremery Park when he met Russell. “I befriended him as a boy and during his years at University of San Francisco” said Patterson. “We stayed friends for the rest of his life.”

Said McClymonds Principal Darielle Davis, herself a McClymonds graduate, “We are excited to honor Bill Russell for his sports accolades and because he broke color barriers. He is part of our legacy, and legacy is really important at McClymonds.”

Brian McGhee, community schools manager at McClymonds and former football player at UC Berkeley, said that Russell meant a lot to him and others at the school. “He was a beacon of light and hope for West Oakland,” he said. “He did a lot for sports and for civil rights.”

Starting in 2018, Ben “Coach” Tapscott worked with Patterson and other McClymonds grads, community members, and former coaches to encourage the Oakland Board of Education to endorse the naming of the school gym, which finally happened recently.

“We worked hard to make this happen,” said Tapscott. “He’s an important part of McClymond’s history, along with a lot of other famous graduates,” he said.