Professional sports making a comeback in the Bay Area as pandemic eases
From courts to fields to areas, many local professional sprots teams are welcoming back fans for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic this weekend.
Stephen Curry, Warriors welcome back fans and beat Nuggets
Stephen Curry scored 32 points, Draymond Green had 19 assists and 12 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors welcomed back fans for the first time since the pandemic began by beating the Denver Nuggets 118-97 on Friday night.
Chase Center welcomes back Warriors fans
San Francisco's Mission Bay is buzzing on Friday, as the Warriors and Giants prepare for games and Golden State welcome fans back inside Chase Center for the first time since the pandemic.
Golden State Warriors excited to welcome back fans in person in San Francisco
Chase Center in San Francisco will now begin allowing fans to watch games in person up to 35% capacity, beginning Friday night against the Denver Nuggets; that means about 6,000 fans will be allowed inside.
Warriors leverage tech to keep COVID in check as fans return to Chase Center
The Golden State Warriors are preparing to welcome fans back into Chase Center on April 23.
Warriors name Brandon Schneider as new president
Schneider knows how the team operates as he's been with the Warriors for 19 seasons. He spent the last three seasons as the team's chief revenue officer.
Steph Curry passes Wilt Chamberlin for scoring most points in Warriors franchise history
Steph Curry scored 21 points in the first quarter, giving him 17,786 in his career. That passes Wilt Chamberlain’s 17,783 with the franchise, a record he’d held since 1964.
Warriors President Rick Welts announces retirement after nearly five decades in the NBA
Golden State Warriors President and COO Rick Welts will step away from his role with the organization at the end of the 2020-21 season, the team announced Thursday.
1-on-1 with Warriors President Rick Welts on his retirement, moving to Chase Center, building a winning team
KTVU's Jason Appelbaum talks with Warriors President Rick Welts following the announcement of his retirement this past week. The two discuss how Welts turned the Warriors into a Championship-winning team, building an incredible team culture, the new Chase Center arena, and more.
Chase Center will allow Warriors fans in the stands starting April 23
Starting April 23, fans will be allowed to attend in-person games at the arena, but state regulations only allow up to 35% capacity.
Steph Curry sports sneakers to show support for Asian-American community
Steph Curry worked with the Bruce Lee Foundation after last month's spa shooting and together, created hand-painted shoes depicting the martial arts icon.
NCAA officials apologize to female student-athletes for "dropping the ball" on gender equity
NCAA officials apologized Friday after videos and photos circulated on social media, criticizing the organization for its stark differences in amenities provided for men versus women.
Klay Thompson finding new ways to move through another rehab
Klay Thompson has taken up swimming in chilly San Francisco Bay to mix things up as he endures yet another year-long rehab for his right Achilles tendon immediately after working back from a torn ACL in his left knee.
Warriors rookie Wiseman misses COVID-19 test, couldn't practice
Golden State Warriors rookie big man James Wiseman missed a mandatory COVID-19 test during All-Star break weekend and had to be held out of practice when the team reconvened Wednesday night.
Steph Curry sinks final shot in NBA All-Star Game
Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors superstar, provided a dramatic preview for his seventh All-Star Game appearance when he sank his final 3-pointer to edge Utah’s Mike Conley for the title on Sunday night. Curry also won the 3-point content in 2015.
Raptors president Masai Ujiri says fight with sheriff's deputy is one for racial equality
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri spoke out after an Alameda County sheriff's deputy dropped a lawsuit against him regarding a shoving match at the 2019 NBA Finals.
Sheriff's deputy drops suit against Toronto Raptors president after shoving incident
Deputy Alan Strickland has since returned to work, according to Alameda County Sheriff's spokesman Ray Kelly. He has been assigned to administrative duties.
Catching up with James Wiseman of the Golden State Warriors
KTVU's Jason Appelbaum spoke with James Wiseman of the Golden State Warriors who talks about everything from evaluating his own game, to playing with Stephen Curry for the first time, to getting advice from Draymond Green, to speaking Mandarin.
Sheriff's deputy wants to see Toronto Raptors president's credential; access hampered by pandemic
Lawyers for Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland are demanding to see the exact badge that Masai Ujiri was wearing the night his team beat the Golden State Warriors. Ujiri's team said they can't get the exact badge because of the pandemic.
Curry, Warriors honor VP Kamala Harris in win over Spurs
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors brought it on both ends in their most complete game yet for new Vice President Kamala Harris, honoring her Oakland roots.