Sunday, May 20, 2012
Video footage from the Big Time Wrestling Supershow held in Newark on May 12.
Still reliving those high-energy matches between wrestling legends? Well, you're in luck! Here are some videos found from Big Time Wrestling's Supershow held on May 12. The event featured former World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars including "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters, Daivari, Bobby Lashley, and former one-half WWE Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy. See the videos in our gallery above. Have some of your own? Add them. Want to see photos from the Supershow? Visit Newark Patch's WWE Superstars photo gallery.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The trio trains at India Community Center in Milpitas.
Three of the four table tennis players headed to London with the U.S. Olympic team this summer train at the India Community Center in Milpitas. For coach Rajul Sheth, 41, the table tennis center’s director, it’s all part of the plan. This year they compete; In 2016, they win medals against players from China, who now dominate the winners’ podium. By qualifying more than one player to this year’s Olympics, “We exceeded our goal,” Sheth said. “We’re in the pipeline.” Milpitas players Lily Zhang, 15, of Palo Alto; Ariel Hsing, 16, of San Jose; and Timothy Wang, 20, of Houston, all are packing their bags to cross the pond. Making the Olympic team “has been my dream for so long,” Hsing said. “I don’t know how to feel.” Meanwhile, the ICC Table …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Train rides into San Francisco will begin around 5 a.m. Sunday.
BART has announced longer trains and an early open time for this weekend's Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco. Service for the 101st Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco on Sunday will begin at roughly 5 a.m. at all BART stations; trains running before 8 a.m. will run at 20-minute intervals. Bikes won't be allowed in trains until after 8 a.m. Download the special train schedule for Bay to Breakers service. The world-famous race attracts thousands of runners and spectators from throughout the Bay Area. BART encourages riders coming from the East Bay to disembark at the Embarcadero Station, a short distance from Howard and Spear streets, where the race begins. Runners can save themselves time by getting a Clipper card before race day to…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A guide to help you check out the Amgen Tour of California when it zips through the East Bay on Tuesday - and how spectators can participate in a humorous attempt at a Guiness World Record while watching!
Here's information provided by Livermore Downtown, Inc. to help you catch the pro cyclists zip through town for Stage 3 of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California: Stage 3 San Jose to Livermore, Tuesday, May 15 Total Distance: 115.3 mi/185.5 km Stage 3 of the Amgen Tour of California begins at 11:15 a.m. in San Jose. The cyclists are expected to arrive into Livermore around noon and will spend approximately 40 minutes within the City limits as they pass through Livermore. There’s more! The cyclists will make their way back into Livermore and cross the finish line on First Street and M Street around 3:50 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please be aware that temporary road closures (excluding the downtown area) will occur when the cyclists are on the road. …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Former wrestling stars body slam to benefit Newark Memorial High School's athletics department and superstar Bobby Lashley talks about the importance of independent wrestling.
The Super-Plex, Twist of Fate, and sudden Spears all were maneuvers dished out at the Newark Memorial High School Event Center by wrestling legends who came to town to support the high school on Saturday. Longtime industry veteran Kirk White and his independent wrestling agency Big Time Wrestling held its BTW SuperShow 2012, in which attendees had the opportunity to get signatures and meet former World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars: "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters, Daivari, Bobby Lashley, and former one-half WWE Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy. Dozens lined up before 6 p.m. to experience the "meet & greet" before the show's 7:30 PM starting bell time. Tables were lined with merchandise and spots for each wrestler to set up for …
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Family and friends remember the life of an 18-year-old Newark student who was fatally stabbed late Saturday night.
Hanging inside Osana Futi’s room is a cap and gown. A cap and gown that signals a graduation that is 40 days away. A cap and gown that will never be worn. The Newark Memorial High School senior’s life was cut short by violence Saturday night after he succumbed to injuries early Sunday that he sustained during a fight that turned into a reported stabbing outside of a house party in Fremont’s Blacow District on Saturday. Hundreds gathered on Newark Memorial’s football field Monday night for a vigil to remember the high school student who turned 18 on March 27 and embraced one another while candles were lit, songs were sung and memories were shared. He Was My Son Futi was looking forward to June 9, relatives and friends said. It would be the …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Pitcher Chris Flexen and two other seniors lead Cougars to 12-3 record and into position for playoff and MVAL title push
The Newark Memorial High baseball team has a “Flex” plan for securing a fifth straight trip to the North Coast Section playoffs. It’s always good to have an “ace” in the hole, especially in high school baseball, and the Cougars have one of the best in senior pitcher Christopher “Flex” Flexen. Considered one of the top high school pitchers in the state, Flexen has committed to Arizona State University and “has quite a few major league organizations looking at him,” Newark coach Phil Castellanos said. So Castellanos, who points to “pitching and defense” as two cornerstones in Newark’s bid to reach the NCS playoffs again, and win the Mission Valley Athletic League title again after a two-year absence, has a good foundation with his senior …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Basketball camp will be held in July.
From Coach Darryl Reina Sign-Ups are now being accepted, and there are Full or Half Day Options! The girls basketball camp will be held at the Silliman Activity Center, 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark, July 16-20, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The camp is open to girls 8-15 years of age at all ability levels, beginners to advanced. Campers will be instructed and challenged on a daily basis. The resident/non-resident fees range from $79-$147, with full and half-day options. The camp will be directed by Darryl Reina, Newark Memorial High School girls varsity basketball coach & staff. All campers will receive a camp T-shirt, and will have chances to win awards and daily prizes. To register or for more information call (510) 578-4620 or on-line at www.…
Monday, April 9, 2012
The senior takes fifth at the Flo National tournament in Pennsylvania
Jake Smith didn’t feel like he showed his true capabilities in the California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships in March. A month later, the Newark Memorial High senior got the chance to redeem himself at the Flo Nationals tournament at Drexel University in Philadelphia March 31-April 1. (Click here to watch a video from the tournament.) The 132-pounder, representing California in the national event, took fifth with a 5-2 mark with a pair of pins. That included a 4-0 start that put him in the semifinals. His performance helped California take first with 317 points. Second-place Pennsylvania finished with 277. “I thought I wrestled good, up to my potential,” Smith said. It wasn’t that Smith wrestled bad when he took …
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Friday, April 6, 2012
Vote in our poll and show us your team spirit photos!
The San Francisco Giants and Oakland A's officially open their seasons today. And what's a better way to lead it off than with a friendly fan poll? If you want to attend the home openers, the A's play the Mariners tonight at 7:05 p.m., while the Giants take on the Pirates April 13 at 1:30 p.m. We'd love to see any photos you have showing your team spirit. (A little face paint wouldn't hurt either.) Click the green "add" button to post them here. Explain your vote in the comments below. Friendly heckling allowed. For a Giants schedule, click here. For the A's, click here. Both schedules are attached as PDFs. You can also download schedules directly into your online calendar program from the team websites. Play ball!
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