Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL’s first Black general manager
The San Jose Sharks have hired longtime NHL forward Mike Grier to become the first Black general manager in NHL history.
'Please don't forget about me': Brittney Griner writes open letter to Biden as her trial begins
WNBA star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in a Russian court on charges of possessing cannabis oil. Griner was arrested in February at a Moscow airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Joey Chestnut reigns champ again
This is Joey Chestnut's 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. How many do you think he ate this year?
Mark Ibanez throws ceremonial first pitch at Borman Field
Former KTVU sports director Mark Ibanez threw the first pitch at Borman Field in Yountville Friday. Ibanez said afterwards that it's a lot further than it looks to home plate.
Trial for US basketball star Brittney Griner begins in Moscow-area court
Brittney Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
UCLA, USC departing Pac-12 for Big Ten
In a major shakeup for college sports, it appears the Pac-12 Conference will once again become the Pac-10 after the departure of two major California schools.
Oakland A's get approval from state agency to use port for stadium
The Bay Conservation and Development Commission voted Thursday to move the Oakland A's stadium project forward at Howard Terminal.
'Is that the Stanley Cup?' Iconic trophy accidentally delivered to wrong house
Each player on the Colorado Avalanche gets a turn with Lord Stanley's cup. But when it was Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog's turn, the trophy took a surprising detour.
NBA star Miles Bridges arrested in LA for felony domestic violence, TMZ reports
NBA star Miles Bridges has been arrested in Los Angeles.
UFC star Cain Velasquez sues man over allegedly molesting 4-year-old son
Cain Velasquez, the former UFC heavyweight champion accused of trying to kill the man he claims molested his 4-year-old son, is suing the man and his family who own a day care where the alleged molestation occurred.
USFL championship up for grabs
The Birmingham Stallions and Philadelphia Stars will compete for the USFL championship this Sunday. Here's how the teams reached the title game.
Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams loses 1st match in a year
Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like someone who hadn’t competed in just that long. She missed shots, shook her head, rolled her eyes.
Supreme Court sides with Bremerton football coach who wanted to pray on the field
The Supreme Court said Monday that it has sided with the former Bremerton, Washington football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games, a decision that could strengthen the acceptability of some religious practices in other public school settings.
WNBA star Brittney Griner gets July 1 start date for trial
The Phoenix Mercury star could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.
Sold!: LeBron James 'Triple Logoman' card sells for $2.4 million at auction
The $2.4 million isn't even a record for a card featuring James. A card from his rookie season sold for $5.2 million last year.
Alameda athlete wins USA Track and Field Championship race
Cooper Teare, a track star from Alameda, won the highly anticipated USA men's 1,500 meter race in Oregon on Saturday, earning a spot in the World Championship race.
Shaquille O'Neal's son Shareef to play for Lakers in Summer League, report says
Shareef O'Neal is looking to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers roster this summer.
Pro women's soccer team may be coming to the Bay Area
With the announcement that the 2026 World Cup soccer games will be played in Mexico, Canada, and the U.S., including the Bay Area, soccer is a booming sport that is about to get bigger.
Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue
U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.
Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).