Coco Gauff wins French Open, defeats top-ranked Sabalenka
American tennis star Coco Gauff claimed her second career Grand Slam after defeating top-ranked women’s tennis pro Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final on Saturday.
Civil rights leaders want CIF to reinstate gold medal to track star after fire extinguisher celebration
Attorneys and NAACP leaders are calling for a high school track athlete's gold medal to be reinstated after the California Interscholastic Federation stripped it from her because she celebrated by using a fire extinguisher on her shoes after a race – behavior that the organization told her was unsportsmanlike.
NFC West Huddle: Offseason programs ramp up
Sports reporters from San Francisco, Phoenix, Seattle, and L.A. weigh in on NFC West football every week.
Baseball is more than just a game at San Quentin 'Field of Dreams'
Baseball, the sport many men at San Quentin started playing as innocent kids on playgrounds, now takes on a deeper meaning as men in a prison yard.
Transgender athlete wins, shares state honors, creating questions about inclusion
Unrattled by the controversy around her participation in girls' track and field events, AB Hernandez, an openly transgender student-athlete, achieved two first-place victories and a second-place win in the state championship on Saturday. She shared the podium and recognition with cisgender females as a result of new rules hurriedly adopted last week.
Roots coaches ousted three months into the season
Just shy of three months after the season kick-off, the Oakland Roots has parted ways with team leadership. Head coach Gavin Glinton and assistant coach Jesse Cormier were fired from their positions on Monday.
Hometown Heroes: Jevon Holland
New York Giants newly signed safety Jevon Holland joins sports reporter Keshawn Ward for a new episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares his story on choosing Bishop O'Dowd over schools in Pleasanton, his introduction to NFL, his reaction to the Miami Dolphins not bringing him back, and his 3rd annual camp coming up in the month of June
R-Truth announces WWE departure, thanks fans for years of support
Pro wrestler R-Truth announced on social media that he has been released from WWE, thanking the company for the journey.
Garage Beer, owned by Kelce brothers, now part-owner of arena football team
Garage Beer, co-owned by Travis and Jason Kelce, is now a part-owner of an arena football team.
Texas teen wins Scripps Spelling Bee with word you probably can't pronounce
Faizan Zaki won the title of best speller at the Scripps National Spelling Bee after finishing up as the runner-up last year.
NFC West Huddle: Early football power rankings — are the 49ers correctly ranked?
Sports reporters from San Francisco, Phoenix, Seattle, and L.A. weigh in on NFC West football every week.
South Bay high schooler back on lacrosse field, makes comeback after brain surgery
In 2023, Lauren Adair was a normal eighth grader who loved playing lacrosse, but everything changed when her family took a spring break vacation to Palm Springs.
Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates 100 years: How to watch and what to expect
The Scripps National Spelling Bee turns 100 this year. Here’s how to watch, who’s competing, and what to know about the bee’s rich history, rules, and prizes.
Oakland high school basketball star credits his grandfather ahead of graduation and collegiate journey
When 17-year-old ArDarius Grayson walks across the stage at Oakland’s Paramount Theater to receive his high school diploma, he will close the end of this period in his life, leaving a lasting and positive mark on his Bulldog community and his city. The student athlete credits his grandfather for instilling in him the importance of an education.
Hometown Heroes: Keshad Johnson
Miami Heat Forward and Oakland native Keshad Johnson joins sports reporter Keshawn Ward for a new episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares his story on growing up in Oakland and his rookie season with the Heat.
NFC West Huddle: Purdy extension, tush push and more
On this week's edition of NFC West Huddle, sports reporters dicuss Brock Purdy's extension with the 49ers, the tush push ban and the other biggest NFL headlines.
Boxing world mourns loss of Georgia O'Connor after miscarriage, cancer battle
Professional boxer Georgia O'Connor, 25, has died after a painful bout with cancer, which came after a miscarriage.
Too Short reps Oakland pride with performance at Ballers game
Hip-hop legend Too Short took the stage Thursday evening on the Oakland Ballers’ field, performing for fans while filming a new music video meant to inspire inner-city youth.
NFC West Huddle: Offseason rule changes and big contracts
Sports reporters from San Francisco, Phoenix, Seattle, and L.A. weigh in on NFC West football every week.
Brock Purdy signs $265 million extension, celebrates with grocery store cake
Brock Purdy signed a five-year, $265 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers, and he celebrated in a way only Purdy would, with a simple chocolate cake.