Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home

Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.

Former Team USA softball president accused of sexual attack of child

Sacramento authorities arrested former the former president of Team USA softball, John Gouveia, for an alleged sexual crime that targeted a child.

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.

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.

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
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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.

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.