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Three 49ers players ejected in loss to Cardinals

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8 years ago

November 6, 2017

Santa Clara, CA – Well if there’s any indication on just how brutal these games can be, the 49ers painted a perfect picture in Sunday’s loss. C.J. Beathard was hit 16 times and scored the only touchdown. In the final minutes both teams were involved in a skirmish that led to three ejections.

The Arizona Cardinals 20-10 victory over the 49ers ended in a full out brawl late in the fourth. Former 49ers player and current Cardinals safety Antoine Bethea made a late hit on Beathard. That set off a chain reaction of shoves and pushes for minutes. When the melee ended, three players got tossed.

“It stinks that he got ejected but it shows he’s got my back,” said Beathard. “I really appreciate that and so does all the other guys that went at them as well.”

Beathard scrambled for 10 yards before sliding to end the play, Bethea made a late hit on the quarterback drawing a flag for unnecessary roughness. That led to 49ers players rushing over to Beathard and Carlos Hyde was one of them. Hyde and Cardinals defensive lineman Frostee Rucker got into it and had to be separated.

“Naw, we were playing football,” Bethea said when asked if his hit was intentional. “He was coming to me, he was running to me, I gotta protect myself, he slid late and I toppled him, the rest is history.”

The melee didn’t last long and followed with Hyde, Rucker and Arizona linebacker Hasson Reddick getting tossed from the game. Bethea’s was hit with a 15 yard penalty. Beathard got back on his feet and found Matt Brieda for 14 and 11 yards putting the 49ers in the red zone. But Beathard’s pass intended for Garrett Celek was tipped.

“That was perfect timing, he threw it right of his offensive lineman’s helmet,” said Karlos Dansby. “It flipped in the air I said to myself, ‘Man, it can’t be that easy to get 20.’ It is perfect, it is perfect timing, a perfect scenario, the stage was set. God is good, that is all I can say.”

Dansby was at the right place at the right time. He recorded his 20th interception, joining only a select few NFL players who have at least 40 sacks and 20 interceptions. Dansby intercepted the ball after Beathard’s pass bounced off WR Trent Taylor’s helmet. That play ended all hope for any comeback for the 49ers.

“I was throwing, I hit somebodies helmet with my thumb, that was the most painful thing, said Beathard.

But when asked if that play was the one where he hit the guys helmet, Beathard responded ‘No, that’s not the one. I’m talking about a different one now’.

I was just trying to get it in the ground. Just throw it away.”

Beathard finished 24-of-51 for 294 yards with a touchdown and interception. The rookie was sacked five times, hit 16 and knocked around like a rag doll by the Cardinals defense. Yet, he got up after each play proving his toughness in this league. However, the 49ers continue to rebuild while Arizona is looking to improve their standings in the NFC West.

No quarterback dilemma with the Cardinals, Drew Stanton recorded two touchdowns in the first half. Stanton found Jaron Brown for a 3-yard touchdown in the first and connected with Jermaine Gresham for an 11-yard touchdown in the second. Phil Dawson kicked two field goals in the second half for 25 and 32 yards.

“Once again we didn’t get enough turnovers to give our offense enough opportunities with the ball,” said safety Eric Reid. “We got a couple but we needed another one.”

Reid’s interception in the end zone stalled another opportunity for the Cardinals. Stanton’s pass intended for Gresham was interrupted when Reid took flight grabbing the ball out of Gresham’s hands giving the 49ers little hope before the period ended.

Beathard did his best to help the offense, he rushed into the end zone for a 6-yard touchdown but Arizona challenged the ruling on the pay and after further review the call was reversed due to breaking the plane. After another attempt Beathard rushed into the end zone for the 1-yard touchdown making it a 14-10 game.

Arizona didn’t allow much wiggle room for the 49ers offense and at this rate it doesn’t appear to be getting any better. The injuries this season have taken a toll, the 49ers lost more players, safety Jaquiski Tartt to a broken arm, WR Trent Taylor (rib) and LB Elijah Lee (knee).

The 49ers have the worst start in franchise history losing 23 of their last 24 games overall. Next week, they host the New Your Giants who lost to the Los Angeles Rams 51-17.

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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.

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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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3 months ago

February 18, 2025

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

By Ken Epstein

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).

Russell is widely known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. In 2011, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civil honor, from President Barack Obama for Russell’s contributions to basketball and the Civil Rights Movement.

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.

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OPINION: Politics, Football and Identity in Trump’s America

If you haven’t noticed, all Americans are engaged in an even bigger game that means so much more than the Super Bowl. Our democracy is falling apart.

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3 months ago

February 17, 2025

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By Emil Guillermo

Two Filipino American stories made headlines recently.

First, Nikko Remigio, the Filipino and African American kick returner for the Kansas City Chiefs, did not win Super Bowl LIX.

The other, Alameda’s Rob Bonta said no to running for governor. I don’t blame him. It’s not like a mass of people wanted him to run.

But I did.

Whenever there is a Filipino American in a place you don’t expect, I’m rooting for that person.

As California’s Attorney General, Bonta is probably the most active defender among Blue States pushing back against Trump’s Extreme-Right agenda.

I’d like to Bonta run for California’s top job, but he’s better off waiting in line. The Democrats need a spot for Kamala Harris, and Bonta not running obliges the hierarchy.

History can wait. Bonta’s just 52.

Harris has held off speculation of her next move, saying she just moved back to the state. But it seems governor is the path for her.

For now, Bonta needs to continue taking the fight to Trump in the courts.

Football and Identity Politics

My dad, whose birthday would have been Super Bowl weekend, came to the US in 1928 as a colonized Filipino, an “American National,” where he couldn’t be a citizen, vote, own property or even marry the person he wanted.

Not if they were White.

Still, he believed in America. He never gave up.

Sort of like Nikko Remigio.

My dad would have loved Nikko.

If you haven’t noticed, all Americans are engaged in an even bigger game that means so much more than the Super Bowl. Our democracy is falling apart.

You want to get passionate about Eagles and Chiefs?

Let’s be passionate about our Founding Fathers, too.

Nikko didn’t change the game. He touched it three times and provided more yards than all of KC’s running backs.

That’s all I needed to see.

He’s our Filipino guy.

Detractors may call it “identity politics.”

People don’t seem to understand the fight for visibility. To be recognized. To be seen. It’s all wrapped up in the big idea of Civil Rights.

I was nowhere near as good as Nikko when I played. But when you are blessed to play football, you play your hardest.

For me, that was when I was 12 and 13 playing Pop Warner football in San Francisco. I was MVP for my team as a running back.

But I was ashamed of my dad. He wasn’t like the other dads. And I remember going to the team banquet to retrieve my trophy alone.

I didn’t realize it probably meant more to him than I thought.

I wish I had shared my MVP moment with him like Nikko shared his joy with his dad, Mark, born in Seattle to two Filipino immigrants, and his mom, whose mixture of Black and White made Nikko the picture of diversity.

Filipino American and Black and White at the Super Bowl.

But don’t forget, there is one game bigger.

The Super Bowl for Democracy. We’re battling for it every day Trump pushes a cockamamie idea that shakes the foundation of our Democracy.

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