Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda makes 'significant progress'

After being taken to the hospital last week, the family of baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda said on Monday that the 80-year-old "continues to make significant progress every day and is showing major signs of improvement."

Kevin Durant donating $10 million to Prince George's County students' education

NBA superstar Kevin Durant is giving back to his hometown, with a $10 million donation to help students in Prince George’s County go to college.

Warriors' Kevin Durant gets NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant received the January NBA Cares Community Assist Award from Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his support for children and education, the NBA announced today.

Warriors to spend their D.C visit with local kids, as White House visit not happening

President Trump tweeted last September that the Golden State Warriors’ invitation to the White House was “withdrawn.” When the defending champions face the Wizards in Washington D.C. Feb. 27 -- their lone visit of the season -- they will instead visit local kids at an undisclosed location, according to ESPN. 

US women beat Canada for gold in a 3-2 shootout thriller

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) - Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson skated slowly back and forth toward the net, showing forehand, then leaning quickly to the left to fake a backhand that pulled Canadian goalie Shannon Szabados out of the crease.

US women beat Canada for gold in a 3-2 shootout thriller

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) - Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson skated slowly back and forth toward the net, showing forehand, then leaning quickly to the left to fake a backhand that pulled Canadian goalie Shannon Szabados out of the crease.

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admits telling players to tank rest of season

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admitted that his team is tanking and he told his players it would be better if they kept losing games the rest of the season.

SF Giants Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda, 80, hospitalized: reports

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has been hospitalized in the Bay Area. The San Francisco Giants said Tuesday the 80-year-old Cepeda had been taken to a hospital late Monday. The team had no further details.

Pride from LGBT community when Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy kisses boyfriend

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy finished in 12th place in the men's ski slopestyle final. But that didn't matter at all to his adoring fans who cheered the him kissing his boyfriend, Matt Wilkas, on Sunday at the bottom of the run.

James, Durant respond to Laura Ingraham's 'racist' comment

The Warriors Kevin Durant and the Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James responded to criticism from Fox News host Laura Ingraham.

Paralyzed Pleasant Hill teen addresses wrestlers from Colorado hospital via Skype

An East Bay high school student who was paralyzed during a wrestling match last month spoke to friends and supporters Saturday morning during the opening ceremony of a wrestling championship in Martinez.

KTVU launches 'That Kid's Got Game'

KTVU is kicking off “That Kid’s Got Game,” and we couldn't be more excited. It’s time to unveil all of the unique sports skills you have stored on your cell phone. 

Oakland youth to be impacted by the collapse of First Tee

The Oakland chapter of one of the nation's most successful organizations that uses golf to teach life lessons has collapsed. 

Durant against the other Warriors, more All-Star Weekend excitement and the schedule

The 2018 NBA All-Star weekend is here. The league’s best players gather in Los Angeles at the Staples Center for three days of basketball events and celebration. Four Warriors join the bunch for the unveiling of the big game’s schoolyard-style selection.

KNBR's Patrick Connor loses job over Chloe Kim comments

A Bay Area sports radio commentator has lost his job over sexually inappropriate comments he made about Olympian Chloe Kim.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr blasts Trump, lawmakers for inaction on gun control

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, whose own father was assassinated by gunmen, voiced his frustration again with lawmakers who refuse to crack down on gun violence.