Kelsie Whitmore: Oakland Ballers 1st female pitcher helps win historic game

Oakland Ballers pitcher Kelsie Whitmore became the first woman to start a game in baseball league history. And the B's won in a 9-8 victory.

A's fans host another reverse boycott: 'The Summer of Sell'

A's fans are hosting another reverse boycott on Friday at the Oakland Coliseum as the baseball team begins their weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Identical twins from the South Bay are heading to the Olympics in Badminton

As the twins prepare to head to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, what is clear is that these identical twins should not be underestimated. The 24-year-olds will compete in badminton doubles and are the first twins to compete in a U.S. Summer Olympics team since 1996.

Golden State Valkyries GM looks ahead to inaugural WNBA season
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KTVU's Jason Appelbaum goes one-on-one with Valkyries General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin as they discuss the identity of the new team and search for a head coach.

Oakland Ballers pitcher makes history as first female opener

The Oakland Ballers will make history on Thursday when trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore takes the mound as the first female opening pitcher in the Pioneer League.

Kansas City Chiefs’ BJ Thompson stable after cardiac event: Reports

B.J. Thompson, defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a team meeting on Thursday, a source familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Oakland Ballers inaugural home open a win for fans, community

Oakland's brand-new professional baseball team, the Oakland Ballers or B's, played their inaugural home opener before a sold-out crowd at Raimondi Park Tuesday evening.

Giants set to play at historic Rickwood Field, honor Negro Leagues

The San Francisco Giants will make history on June 20, when they take a road trip to Birmingham, Alabama to play the St. Louis Cardinals at historic Rickwood Field.

How did Oakland Ballers renovate rundown Raimondi Park in record time?

Volunteers have pitched in and crews have been working around the clock ahead of the Oakland Ballers inaugural home opener. “Our theme for the season is ‘Built By Oakland,’ and it really has been a built by Oakland effort," co-founder Bryan Carmel said.

Larry Allen, Cowboys legend and former 49er, dies on vacation in Mexico

Larry Allen, a former Dallas Cowboy offensive lineman and San Francisco 49er, died while on vacation in Mexico, the team announced on Monday.

Final touches at Oakland's Raimondi Park

The final touches are being added to Raimondi Park just ahead of the Oakland Ballers' inaugural home opener on Tuesday. 

Simone Biles dominates US Championship with record 9th win

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth U.S. Championship on Sunday, leaving little doubt that at 27 and a decade-plus into her run atop the sport, she is as good as ever.

Kids in East Oakland club to compete in national rowing competition

The Oakland Strokes, a rowing club in East Oakland, is sending nearly 70 kids to its national competition in Florida next week. One particular young man was recruited to the club in middle school, and he is excited to row in the big competition.

Oakland recognizes high school basketball state champions

The Oakland City Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution that recognized The Town's two high school state championship teams. 

Josh Gibson shakes up MLB records as Negro Leagues stats officially recognized

Josh Gibson has become MLB’s career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated after a three-year research project.