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C M Y K expectations of more to come OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Even from six rows back, 9- and 10-year-old before beating LeBron James and the Cavaliers in five games in the Finals. “We’ve brothers William and Rizal Cahambing were not going to miss a chance to see their overcome a lot of doubts,” said Tulio Zelada, 28, a San Francisco resident who favorite Golden State Warriors player, Stephen Curry, as he rode atop a double- attended the parade. He described himself as a Warriors fan since elementary decker bus during Thursday’s parade to celebrate the team’s latest championship. school. The parade wound through downtown Oakland before the rally near Lake The brothers took turns climbing on top of a water cooler to see over the crowd Merritt. Warriors forward Draymond Green appeared to take some shots at the and jumped with delight as Curry’s bus went by. Cavs. Green wore a T-shirt that read, “Quickie,” with the “Q’’ styled to mimic the With talk of the team being an NBA power for years to come, the brothers logo on the Cavs’ Quicken Loans Arena, which is referred to as The Q. Green told and other kids may grow up in an era of Warriors dominance that could make NBC Bay Area that the shirt reflected the Warriors’ quick win over the Cavaliers. this year’s celebration a regular occurrence — although not one that takes place in Oakland much longer. The Warriors are headed to San Francisco, where they broke ground this year on a new arena slated to open in 2019. Oakland is also losing one of its other beloved teams, the Raiders, to Las Vegas, and the city is still reeling from a police scandal and mourning a deadly warehouse fire. So Thursday was a rare chance for the city to celebrate. “Curry, look over here,” William screamed as the two- time NBA champion lifted up the championship trophy in his direction. 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Samoa. We will this year’s postseason, with continue to accept resumes until positions are filled. sweeps in the first three rounds Page B2 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017
People fill a plaza at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center to watch the Golden State Warriors’ NBA championship rally Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. Oakland is celebrating its second championship in the past three years. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. team wouldn’t leave there at his desire for a new arena since (AP) — The Inglewood City least until then. he bought the Clippers for $2 Council unanimously approved He called Staples Center billion in 2014. an exclusive negotiating agree- owner AEG “our valued The Clippers share Staples ment with the Los Angeles partner.” The agreement calls Center with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday that could for a three-year negotiating Lakers, the NHL’s Kings and lead to the construction of an period, including a six-month the WNBA’s Sparks, leaving arena for the NBA team across extension, during which the the Clippers third in choice of the street from the future home team will develop details of dates. They’ve played at the of the NFL’s Chargers and its proposed state-of-the-art arena since it opened in 1999. Rams. basketball arena with 18,000 “The prospect of a new state- The arena would be pri- to 20,000 seats. It requires the of-the-art NBA arena would vately funded and no public Clippers to pay a non-refund- allow us greater latitude to influ- money would be used for the able $1.5 million deposit to ence our game schedule, par- project, said Gillian Zucker, cover costs associated with the ticularly as it relates to weekend Clippers president of business planning. games that are so important to operations. The city will conduct an our fans,” Ballmer wrote. “We “I have said from day one environmental review of the also want to offer our fans pre- that we need to plan for the project. The proposed arena mium experiences in terms of future,” team owner Steve would be on a 20-acre parcel technology, club spaces and Ballmer wrote in a letter to of land located across the street other amenities; that’s easier to Clippers fans. “This agreement from the under-construction, realize in a new arena.” helps us do that by expanding $2.6 billion NFL stadium that is Rams owner Stan Kroenke our options.” set to open in 2020. The Clip- is privately financing the NFL However, Ballmer said pers’ complex would include stadium as part of a 698-acre the Clippers won’t be leaving team offices, parking and a mixed-use development that Staples Center any time soon. practice facility. includes housing, retail and The team’s lease at the arena in The land is currently occu- entertainment. The stadium is downtown Los Angeles expires pied by a variety of businesses. scheduled to host the Super in June 2024, and he said the Ballmer has been open about Bowl in 2022. Page B6 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Rick Pitino outraged at NCAA penal- ties, Louisville
C M will appeal Y K LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The NCAA has not vacated — The NCAA didn’t feel Lou- the Cardinals’ 2013 national isville went far enough with championship — yet. And that its self-imposed sanctions fol- might be one reason Pitino and lowing a sex scandal investi- Louisville officials are adamant gation, so the governing body about appealing the decision. Thursday handed down a few The NCAA said the school more. must determine which games An outraged Rick Pitino ineligible players participated feels the NCAA went too far. in, and that might include the After completing its inves- Cardinals title game. Players tigation of Katina Powell’s deemed ineligible would be allegations that she and other those involved in the sex par- escorts were hired to have sex ties, which are considered parties and strip for Louisville impermissible benefits. recruits and players, antics the Compliance consultant NCAA described as “repug- Chuck Smrt, hired by Lou- nant,” it benched the Cardinals isville when the allegations men’s basketball coach for five surfaced, estimated that 108 games and imposed several regular season games and other penalties. approximately 15 NCAA wins Pitino’s suspension is less could be impacted — including than Jim Boeheim and Larry the Cardinals’ third national Brown recently received for championship. NCAA violations. “The additional penalties Still, Louisville said it is imposed by the committee were appealing the NCAA’s deci- the ones that surprised us,” Smrt sion, and even that wasn’t said during a news conference enough for Pitino. He fired a that included Pitino, athletic few salvos at the NCAA after director Tom Jurich and Lou- reviewing the report. isville interim President Greg “Not only was this unjust Postel. Postel issued a state- and over the top in its severity,” ment saying the school believes the coach said at a news confer- the additional “severe” penal- ence, “but I’ve lost a lot of faith ties are excessive and plans to in the NCAA.” appeal. The university, which Pitino, who has repeatedly self-imposed several sanctions, denied any knowledge of former has 45 days to respond. assistant Andre McGee’s inter- “The entire UofL community actions with Powell, wasn’t is saddened by what took place. done. It never should have happened, “We are devastated by the and that is why the school acted news, all of us are,” the Hall of to severely penalize itself in Fame coach added. “But moving 2016,” Postel said. “Today, forward we believe we will win however, the NCAA Division I the appeal because it’s right and Committee on Infractions went C M it’s just, and what went on was beyond what we consider to be Y K unjust and inconceivable.” fair and reasonable. The NCAA suspended “We intend to appeal all Pitino for five Atlantic Coast aspects of the penalties.” The Conference games; Boeheim long-awaited NCAA announce- and Brown each served nine- ment reiterated its original game suspensions for their view that Pitino should have indiscretions. known about McGee’s activi- Louisville had self-imposed ties with Powell, who alleged several sanctions, including a in a 2015 book that staffer postseason ban in 2015-16. McGee paid her $10,000 for 22 The NCAA accepted those, shows at the Cardinals’ dormi- and tacked on more. The other tory from 2010-14, a period that penalties Louisville received includes their NCAA title run. include vacating wins in which The NCAA’s release included ineligible players participated, statements by the panel on its placing the basketball program decision, saying: “The types on four years’ probation, and of activities that occurred in issuing a 10-year show-cause this case were repugnant and order for McGee, Louisville’s threaten the integrity of the former basketball operations NCAA Collegiate Model, director. regardless.” samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page B7 Athletics fire longtime pitching coach Curt Young OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — the weekend. As Oakland’s pitchers arrived at “Pitching is such an impor- the ballpark Thursday, without tant part of this club, and this their coach and leader Curt group in particular is something Young, and struggled to fathom we’ve talked about as needing he had really been fired. to take a step forward if we’re Young was fired by the Ath- going to get where we want to letics on Thursday and bullpen go as an organization,” said coach Scott Emerson was pro- general manager Forst. C M moted to the position. “So, we didn’t see that hap- Manu Samoa Head Coach, Namulauulu Alama Iremia concluded the team’s preparation for Y K Manager Bob Melvin fought pening the first half of the their Friday evening Test vs the New Zealand All Blacks with a “Captain’s Run” at historic Eden his own emotions at the thought season. Which is not to place Park, Auckland, New Zealand. his dear friend had been let go a the blame on Curt. Obviously Coach Iremia told the Samoa News, “The boys are prepared to play the best team in the world day after the A’s surrendered 11 there are other things. and know that if we are not accurate and don’t get right, it’s going to be a long day. We’re going to runs in a loss at Miami — the The defense, our struggles focus on our game to make sure we are competitive and smart, in terms, as to how we play. The All sixth time in the past 22 games are well documented. We Blacks, are the All Blacks, and are very good at picking any weaknesses. We’ve got to just focus on the team gave up 10 or more haven’t scored runs at times. ourselves to contain what we can and obviously get our game going.” runs. But as it relates to the pitching Temperatures were 57 degrees fahrenheit, with a cool breeze and increasing clouds projected to “Curt and I are really close. specifically, we felt like we bring rain to Auckland Friday. Read results of Friday’s game on our website: www.samoanews.com Curt’s been not only with me needed to make a change.” [Photo: Barry Markowitz] a number of years and maybe my closest confidant, he’s also been in an Oakland A’s uniform longer than anyone else has, so there are a lot of people today that are saddened by this,” Melvin said. “He took it like expected. He’s a very classy guy, didn’t have any complaints, all he did was thank Billy (Beane) and David (Forst) for the opportu- nity he’s had here. That tells you a lot about Curt Young.” The A’s announced the moves ahead of the opener of a four-game home series against the New York Yankees. Oak- land’s 6.02 team ERA ranked third-highest in the American League to begin the day. Young spent two stints with the club and currently was in his sixth season back with the A’s after previously serving as pitching coach from 2004-10. He was Boston’s pitching coach in 2011. “It’s really frustrating. It caught me really off guard. Some of this is on us,” lefty reliever Sean Doolittle said. “He was super invested in each and every one of his guys.” Doolittle said pitchers in “disbelief” and “shock” met with Melvin and Emerson. C M A fourth-round draft pick by Y K the A’s in 1981 and member of the 1989 World Series cham- pions, Young pitched 10 of his 11 major league seasons for Oakland. He coached in the fran- chise’s farm system for eight seasons as well. Reliever Santiago Casilla is also in his second stint with the A’s, so he knows Young well. “Very sad. I liked him. A tremendous person. I can’t say a negative thing about him,” Casilla said. “But I understand this is baseball, this is part of baseball. I don’t like this part. It’s the part that’s a little sad.” Minor league pitching coor- dinator Gil Patterson was set to work as bullpen coach through Page B8 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Big Easy: 20 years (Photos: Leua) later, Els finds himself in US Open mix
ERIN, Wis. (AP) — The par at the U.S. Open, it would Els said. “I know Rickie played years since his last U.S. Open be a two-time champion, the a great round, 7 under, but title have “gone like that,” Ernie likes of Els. through experience, you know Els said, as he snapped his fin- He made two of them to out- the field is coming toward par.” gers and laughed. last Loren Roberts on the 20th Els finds himself being feted After a day like Thursday, hole of a Monday playoff for his as an elder-statesman of the who’s to say he can’t win first title in 1994 at Oakmont. game, at times applauded more another? He made five straight down the for what he’s done than what On the 20th anniversary of stretch to hold off Colin Mont- he’s doing. On Wednesday, his second U.S. Open champi- gomerie at Congressional in he was nominated for the onship, Els put himself in the 1997. Muhammad Ali Sports Human- mix for a third, scrambling his In the first round Thursday, itarian award, an honor to be way around Erin Hills for a Els’ hit his tee shot on the presented next month. 2-under 70 that kept him on the downhill par-3 ninth to 6 feet But he insists he’s not ready leaderboard most of the day. and made the putt for his fourth to be a ceremonial golfer, or He was tied for 18th late in the birdie and a score of 4-under 32 ceremonial anything, quite yet. afternoon, five shots behind on the front nine. He is nearly five years leader Rickie Fowler. But it will be the scrambling removed from winning his He is 47 now, not 27, and and the pars on the back that fourth major — the 2012 British the man known as the Big Easy kept him in the round. Open — but he hasn’t posted a feels the aches and pains a lot Pretzeled in knee-high victory since. more than he used to. fescue left of the 15th fairway, It’s significant because his “The lower back, hip, he blocked his second shot into five-year exemption into the shoulder, knee and so on,” a bunker situated well below the majors that stems from the vic- he said, before stopping and green. He got up and down from tory at Royal Lytham is running smiling at the seemingly never- there, making a 14-foot putt to out this year. ending nature of the list. “It’s save par and stay at 4 under. At the Masters, where he really the first year I’ve started On the par-3 16th, he blocked shot 20 over and finished 53rd, experiencing that, so it’s kind of his tee shot right into the high he said he would be just fine new.” grass but used his famously soft if that, his 23rd appearance at He says his trainer, Vern hands to feather a chip down Augusta, was the last one. This McMillan, put him together the hill, then made an 8-footer is his 25th U.S. Open, and he nicely for this week — arguably to save par again. echoed those thoughts after his the most physically and men- He didn’t scramble as well round Thursday. tally taxing on the golf calendar over the last two holes, and a But he’s really not thinking — and for the first time this pair of bogeys brought him to 2 about next year. He’s got work season, Els says he’s pain free. under — not as good as it could to do Friday. “My putting is back and the have been, but certainly in the “I like to compete,” he said. short game is pretty good, so picture. “It hasn’t been really good the I’ve just got to play golf,” he “You take a 2-under par in last year or so, but I still want to said. the first round of the U.S. Open, be out there with the guys and If anyone knows the value of you know you’re right there,” play.” Giants sign first-round draft pick, tight end Evan Engram EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. that will pay him just under $11 that is going to be trouble and (AP) — The New York Giants million. from what I have been hearing have signed first-round draft Odell Beckham Jr., the he has even tortured corners. So pick Evan Engram, the speedy Giants leading receiver the past I am really looking forward to tight end who coaches believe three seasons, said that Engram seeing him develop and how his will be a tough matchup for can create the types of mis- game is going to evolve and just opposing defenses. matches that will open things up what he can bring to the table. I The Giants announced the for Eli Manning and the offense. know he is a special talent.” signing on Thursday, shortly “He is a real hybrid,” Engram had a breakout after the team finished a manda- Beckham said on the opening senior season, catching 65 tory three-day minicamp. The day of the minicamp. “If you put passes for 926 yards and eight Mississippi product is the last him out there (on the outside) — touchdowns. He opened eyes of the team’s six draft picks to and you have a safety guard him at the NFL combine, running a sign. that is going to be trouble. “If 4.42 second, 40-yard dash, one The 23rd pick overall, you put him out there and you of the fastest times by any wide Engram got a four-year deal have a linebacker guard him receiver or tight end. samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page B9 Page B10 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy Parker June 16, 2017 FRIDAY,
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Refuse to let anyone use emotional tactics to encourage poor habits. ✸✸✸ Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren TEEN TELLS MOM TO STAY AWAY DURING HIS BAND PERFORMANCES DEAR ABBY: My 15-year-old son will be entering 10th grade. He has been a member of the school band since sixth grade. After performing in last year’s Christmas parade, a group of the stu- dents went to a nursing home to perform for the residents. When we arrived, I started to get out of the car with my son so I could listen, as other parents were doing. My son seemed surprised that I was going to stay and said he would rather I didn’t because I make him nervous. Needless to say, I was devastated. Now, whenever there’s a concert, festival, parade or football game, I stay away, although I love to listen and watch the band play. When I don’t attend, I feel hurt all over again. I’m his mother. I’m at a loss as to why I make him nervous, because I have always given him positive feedback regarding any performance. Should I respect his wishes and stay away, or go because it is what makes me happy? -- MISSING THE SHOW IN MICHIGAN DEAR MISSING THE SHOW: Have you ASKED your son why your presence makes him nervous when he performs? His answer might be enlightening. It could be something as simple as the fact that you are his mother. Sometimes teens become self-conscious simply because a parent is present, which may be the case with your son. That said, if you wish to attend his performances, I think you should, IF you can do it unobtrusively, preferably out of his line of sight, and refrain from giving him feedback. ** ** ** DEAR ABBY: Life has me worn out. I have accomplished more than I ever thought I could (consid- ering my upbringing), traveled as much as I wanted, always strived to be a good husband and father, a good employer, a loyal volunteer, a supportive friend and good neighbor. I have done so many dif- ferent things during my life that at this point, the thrill is gone. At 56, I am tired of working, tired of travel, bored with my hobbies and sick of dealing with most people in general. I’m relaxed and laugh easily and have good relationships, but nothing excites me anymore. Honestly, if the Grim Reaper tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Pack your bags; tomor- row’s the day,” I’d just shrug and ask, “What time?” I have been to the doctor. He said I’m depressed, but I don’t FEEL depressed. I think the meds he put me on made me depressed! I went to a couple of therapists who told me I don’t need therapy; I just need to find a new “spark.” So what’s a person to do? Must I keep wallowing through the days waiting for the end? Am I the only person who feels this way? -- WALLOWING IN THE NORTH DEAR WALLOWING: You are not the only person who feels this way, and NO, you don’t have to keep “wallowing.” It appears you are experiencing a plain old-fashioned midlife crisis. Contact the psychologist with whom you felt the most connection -- or search for another one until you do -- and discuss what you are experiencing in those terms, because you need more help than I -- or anyone -- can give you in a letter. samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page B11 Page B12 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Chiefs’ Smith heading into season after vexing few
C M months Y K KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) only because releasing him — It’s a safe assumption that would result in $9.2 million in Alex Smith has had more enjoy- dead money. But with a salary able offseasons. cap hit of $20.6 million next Start with the way last year and only $3.6 million in season ended, when the Chiefs dead money, the math can be quarterback turned in a dismal summed up this way: Smith performance in a playoff loss needs to have quite the season to Pittsburgh. The Steelers to feel good about being in won despite failing to score a Kansas City next year. touchdown, ending a season for “I’m not thinking about next Kansas City that included 12 year and I’m not guaranteed wins and a division title. anything beyond that,” Smith Then came the NFL draft, said earlier this offseason, when the Chiefs boldly traded shortly after he made a com- up to 10th overall to select ment comparing the Chiefs’ Texas Tech quarterback Pat- drafting of Mahomes to San rick Mahomes III — the heir Francisco selecting Colin Kae- apparent to Smith, who has two pernick, a move that spelled the years left on his contract. end of his time with the 49ers. Throw in the decision to “This is a year-to-year deal. release one of Smith’s favorite Regardless of the draft picks options, wide receiver Jeremy behind me or not, free agency Maclin, in a cap-saving move or this or that, that’s the deal,” and the quarterback can look Smith said. “You’ve got to go back quite ruefully on the past out and prove it every week few months. and every year. If you don’t, “I think a given is that Alex they’re going to find someone has been here, he’s done well who can. That’s the nature of and all those guys understand the business.” that,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid For his part, Smith has said said. “There’s more than just and done all the right things this stepping back and throwing offseason. He showed up for the football. That position has each of the voluntary practices, grown into a tough thing to pick even while veteran defenders up right away. such as Eric Berry and Justin “That young kid is going to Houston did not. He ham- learn,” Reid said of Mahomes, mered on some of the minutia “that’s what he’s going to do. of his position, little tweaks in He’s got a great room there to his footwork and delivery that learn in between the players Smith wanted to iron out after and the coaches in there. Then last season. I expect Alex to go in and win. He also showed up in excel- That’s what he’s going to do. lent shape, seemingly never C M He doesn’t think any different taking a day off from the weight Y K than that. He’s not looking back room. “He did some things — he’s looking forward — and with arm flexibility. I know he that’s an important thing.” does that dynamic workout in Still, it’s hard not to look Hawaii. You’re never going side to side just a bit. to have to worry about him in Smith completed passes at the offseason,” Chiefs assistant a higher percentage and for head coach Brad Childress said. a career-best 3,502 yards last “He started back faster than season, but his touchdown he ever has before. It’s kind of total plummeted to 15 and his like the old adage, ‘Every year interception total rose to eight. you come back, try to come The 33-year-old Smith’s yards- back a pound lighter.’ He does per-attempt and other more that.”He also dedicated him- advanced metrics also showed a self to helping bring along slight regression Mahomes, reaching out to the Then there is his contract rookie shortly after the draft. situation. It’s a role that Smith took on Besides the fact that with Kaepernick in San Fran- Mahomes is hardly ready to cisco, even though tutoring his start, Smith is comfortable in eventual replacement could his roster spot this season if create an awkward situation.