In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for WNBA star Brittney Griner
The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.
The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.
49ers announce they have "moved on to Trey" as starting quarterback
The San Francisco 49ers are Trey Lance's team according to Head Coach Kyle Shanahan. Following a conversation with General Manager John Lynch, and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, Shanahan said the team has "moved on to Trey."
The San Francisco 49ers are Trey Lance's team according to Head Coach Kyle Shanahan. Following a conversation with General Manager John Lynch, and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, Shanahan said the team has "moved on to Trey."
Family of Matt Hazeltine, ex-49er from the Bay Area, gets team ring back decades after death
When a ring draped in scarlet and gold framing the San Francisco 49ers logo showed up on Aimee Neal's desk in a pawn shop this month, she knew it was something special. The Mill Valley native and lifelong Niners fan said the gold ring was unlike anything she's ever seen.
When a ring draped in scarlet and gold framing the San Francisco 49ers logo showed up on Aimee Neal's desk in a pawn shop this month, she knew it was something special. The Mill Valley native and lifelong Niners fan said the gold ring was unlike anything she's ever seen.
Brittney Griner: WNBA star's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis
Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
NHL’S first Black GM, San Jose Sharks’ Mike Grier sits down with KTVU
The San Jose Sharks recently made history when they named Mike Grier, the team's new general manager. He is the first Black general manager in NHL history. KTVU's Greg Lee recently sat down with Grier to talk hockey, family and breaking barriers.
The San Jose Sharks recently made history when they named Mike Grier, the team's new general manager. He is the first Black general manager in NHL history. KTVU's Greg Lee recently sat down with Grier to talk hockey, family and breaking barriers.
45th San Francisco Marathon introduces non-binary race category
More than 23,000 athletes packed the streets of San Francisco for the 45th Annual San Francisco Marathon.
More than 23,000 athletes packed the streets of San Francisco for the 45th Annual San Francisco Marathon.
14 year old breaks swimming record in Lake Tahoe
Maya Merhige has become the youngest female to complete the Lake Tahoe swimming triple crown.
Maya Merhige has become the youngest female to complete the Lake Tahoe swimming triple crown.
SF Marathon week brings runs and new inclusive races
Runners are lacing up their shoes as the San Francisco Marathon returns this weekend, bigger than ever.
Runners are lacing up their shoes as the San Francisco Marathon returns this weekend, bigger than ever.
MLB struggles to get attendance back to pre-pandemic levels
Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy.
Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy.
WWE’s Vince McMahon retires amid sexual misconduct allegations
Reports say Vince McMahon has agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.
Reports say Vince McMahon has agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.
LA Rams show off massive Super Bowl LVI rings to celebrate championship run
The LA Rams commemorated their Super Bowl LVI title with massive championship rings resembling the team's $5 billion stadium.
The LA Rams commemorated their Super Bowl LVI title with massive championship rings resembling the team's $5 billion stadium.
Newsom demands accountability from UCLA for move from Pac-12
Newsom says UCLA needs to explain publicly how the move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten is beneficial for student-athletes
Newsom says UCLA needs to explain publicly how the move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten is beneficial for student-athletes
Clayton Kershaw helps 10-year-old boy complete late grandfather's bucket list item
Dodgers longtime ace Clayton Kershaw shared a touching moment with a 10-year-old boy after taking the mound in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.
Dodgers longtime ace Clayton Kershaw shared a touching moment with a 10-year-old boy after taking the mound in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.
Bobby East murder: California police shoot, kill suspect wanted in former NASCAR driver's death
Trent William Millsap was accused of fatally stabbing former NASCAR driver Bobby East at a California gas station on Wednesday.
Trent William Millsap was accused of fatally stabbing former NASCAR driver Bobby East at a California gas station on Wednesday.
Oregon Ducks tight end from California dies in diving accident
A University of Oregon football star from Sacramento died Wednesday in a diving accident at a popular recreation area in Eugene.
A University of Oregon football star from Sacramento died Wednesday in a diving accident at a popular recreation area in Eugene.
LeBron James critical on his show of US efforts to get Brittney Griner home
“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”
“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”
Simone Biles offered coloring book, mistaken for child on flight
A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.
A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.
AI will help referees make offside calls at 2022 FIFA World Cup
It's the third World Cup in a row that sees FIFA introduce new technology to help referees.
It's the third World Cup in a row that sees FIFA introduce new technology to help referees.
Raiders’ Sandra Morgan is NFL’s 1st Black female team president
Sandra Douglass Morgan is the Raider's first Black woman to be the president of an NFL team.
Sandra Douglass Morgan is the Raider's first Black woman to be the president of an NFL team.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
The Phoenix Mercury player was detained in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.
The Phoenix Mercury player was detained in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.