Giants sign pitcher Jackson Flora as 2026 first round draft pick

Flora, the top-rated pitcher and fourth overall pick in the 2026 draft, signed to the San Francisco Giants with a year-long contract worth $7,997,500.

Oakland Roots face deadline to settle $1.4M in overdue rent or risk not playing at Coliseum Saturday

The Oakland Roots are racing against the clock to resolve a major financial dispute with the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority, placing the team's upcoming home schedule in jeopardy.

San Francisco Giants' Casey Schmitt injures left leg in win over Brewers

Following the game, Giants manager Tony Vitello categorized the injury as knee discomfort, confirming Schmitt will undergo an MRI on Tuesday.

Jordan Devey, Super Bowl-winning ex-Patriots lineman, dies

Jordan Devey, a former NFL offensive lineman who won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots, has died, his family confirmed this week.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffers significant injuries in offseason car wreck

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will have limited participation at the start of training camp after suffering a concussion, a broken nose, broken ribs, and hand injuries in a recent car crash.

Former Livermore Little League player drafted by Kansas City Royals
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The dream of being drafted to play Major League Baseball has been realized by Livermore native Tanner Griffith, whose hard work and dedication to a lifetime of baseball got him drafted to the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round.

Former Livermore Little League player drafted by Kansas City Royals

From playing on the Livermore Little League team to playing high school and collegiate baseball, Tanner Griffith's love and dedication to baseball got him drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round.

World Cup's soundtrack: the music moments that stood out
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Beyond the goals and glory, the World Cup delivered a global music spectacle. Tomás Mier, a music journalist and author of the book 'Madonna: Into the Groove' breaks down the performances that made an impact, and how music continues to shape the world’s biggest sporting event.

San Francisco 10-year-old headed to AAU Junior Olympics
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From San Francisco to the national spotlight, Charles “Tre” Burns III has earned his spot at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in both shot put and long jump. Hear how you can help him get to Iowa to compete.

Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend

A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.

Oakland teen builds basketball court and coaches youth in India

An Oakland teenager is bringing his passion for sports to children thousands of miles away, using basketball to bridge cultural and language divides in India.

'Old boys' rugby club, with Bay Area players in their 60s, tours overseas, returns undefeated

While the FIFA World Cup was underway here in the Bay Area and around North America, overseas in Europe, another sporting event brought together a multinational group of athletes, many from the Bay Area, who took to the field and demonstrated that age is nothing but a number.  

Rob Skate Academy returns to The Barrel House
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Rob Skate Academy is pulling up for live demos, best trick competitions, and prize giveaways at Drake's Barrel House on Sunday, July 26. Skaters of all levels are welcome.

2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams

After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0.  Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries

President Trump presents World Cup to Spain

As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.

Mbappé tops Messi for Golden Boot, all-time record

The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend.