Oakland Ballers sell out home opener

The Oakland Ballers, The Town’s newest professional baseball team, announced that tickets to its upcoming home opener have sold out, with a capacity crowd of 4,000 expected at newly refurbished Raimondi Park.

20-year-old Walnut Creek woman heading to Olympics

An East-Bay woman is headed to the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. She'll be the youngest woman ever to represent Team USA in wrestling at the 2024 games. 

Bill Walton, two-time NBA champion, dead at 71

Two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton has died at the age of 71, the NBA announced.

PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide, family says

Murray, a two-time winner on PGA Tour, was found dead after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth.

From the Bench to Stardom: Quarterback seizes opportunity
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Antioch native and Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar seized his opportunity after the original starter injured his finger. Now he's one of the best QBs in the Sun Belt Conference.

Grayson Murray dies at age 30 a day after withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour says

Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth.

Fisherman arrested for cheating in bass tournament with lead weights

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported that the angler placed 2.59 pounds of lead weights in a fish he submitted for the Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend on May 17.

NCAA, leagues agree to $2.8 billion plan for athlete compensation

The NCAA and the nation’s five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims.

Scottie Scheffler arrest video released by Louisville police

The newly released footage does not show the initial interaction between Scottie Scheffler and the arresting officer in the May 17 incident. Police say the officer violated policy by not turning on his body camera.

Sports Focus: May 2024
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Our May episode features identical twins who are multisport athletes in St. Helena, a non-profit whose goal is to break down barriers surrounding disability bias by teaching inclusive sports, and a look at top STUNT team in the East Bay.

College golf team watches in shock at clubs recklessly handled on Delta flight before NCAA champs

The East Tennessee State University men’s golf team, competing in the NCAA Championship, was appalled by the careless handling of their luggage and golf clubs on a Delta flight, an incident they captured on video.

Barbie dolls to honor Venus Williams, other star athletes

The new Barbie doll collection celebrates athletes who broke boundaries and inspired girls to keep playing sports.

Danville nixes pickleball proposal at popular park

The Danville Town Council on Tuesday voted against adding more pickleball courts at a popular park. 

Jim Otto, ‘Mr. Raider’ and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Jim Otto, the Hall of Fame center known as “Mr. Raider” for his durability through a litany of injuries, has died, the team confirmed Sunday night. He was 86.

Tonya Harding: Where is she now?

These days, Tonya Harding is a “busy working mom” in southwest Washington, married to a man she met at a bar and focusing on the present.

Golden State Valkyries block party brings fans to Thrive City

The newest Bay Area sports team, the Golden State Valkyries, held a block party celebration in San Francisco Saturday afternoon.