Alaska Airlines gifting 2-for-1 vouchers to first 40,000 Giants game attendees

On Saturday, September 14, Alaska Airlines is rewarding the first 40,000 fans at the Giants vs. Marlins Game with a 2-for-1 flight voucher in celebration of “Alaska Day at the Giants.” The discount will allow guests to travel from the Bay Area (San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno, Monterey, Oakland, Sacramento or Santa Rosa) to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies from October 29, 2019 to February 13,...

California college athlete bill allowing endorsements goes to governor

California could become the first state in the nation to allow college athletes to benefit financially from their endeavors. The state legislature has now sent the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for signature into law.

Former Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball dies at age 27

Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball, who played college football at Florida after recovering from brain surgery, died Tuesday, his family and agency announced. He was 27.

Hydrobiking on the bay: What a glorious way to get around

A new form of exercise taking California by storm is letting people ride bicycles out on the open ocean. 

Marshawn Lynch launches indoor football franchise in Oakland

Football is staying in Oakland with the advent of an Indoor Football League franchise founded in part by NFL great and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.

California closer to letting college athletes make money; Draymond Green, LeBron James lend support

The California Assembly has passed legislation to let college athletes make money, setting up a confrontation with the NCAA that could jeopardize the athletic futures of programs at USC, UCLA and Stanford.

Marshawn Lynch helps Oakland Panthers and football stay in 'Da Town

Football is staying in Oakland with the advent of an Indoor Football League franchise founded in part by NFL great and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.

Raiders beat Broncos 24-16 in 1st game after Brown's release

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive of the season, rookie Josh Jacobs ran for two scores and the Oakland Raiders responded to a tumultuous week surrounding former receiver Antonio Brown by beating the Denver Broncos 24-16 on Monday night.

New England Patriots sign Antonio Brown after hours-earlier release by Oakland Raiders

The New England Patriots have sign Antonio Brown on same day the disgruntled receiver was released by the Oakland Raiders. Raiders cut star receiver Antonio Brown before he ever plays for team The Oakland Raiders released disgruntled star receiver Antonio Brown on Saturday before he ever played a game for the team.

Antonio Brown not with Oakland Raiders amid reports of suspension

Star receiver Antonio Brown was not with the Oakland Raiders four days before the season opener amid reports he could be suspended over a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock. Mayock said at the beginning of practice Thursday that Brown wasn't at the Raiders facility and won't be practicing a day after Brown posted a letter from the GM on social media detailing nearly $54,000 in fines.

Antonio Brown not with Raiders amid reports of suspension

Star receiver Antonio Brown was not with the Oakland Raiders four days before the season opener amid reports he could be suspended over a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock.

Simone Biles 'aches' for victims after brother charged

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles says she's struggling with the arrest of her brother who was charged in a shooting that left three dead.

Bummer dude! Mavericks surf competition in Half Moon Bay nixed indefinitely

 The Titans of Mavericks surf competition has been canceled indefinitely, according to the World Surf League, which cited two reasons for the cancellation.

Autopsy: Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died of alcohol, drug intoxication

The Skaggs family issued a statement calling this "completely out of character" from someone with such a "promising future" who worked hard to become a major league baseball player