Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
Rebuilding San Jose Sharks fire coach David Quinn after two disappointing seasons
General manager Mike Grier announced the decision to fire coach David Quinn on Wednesday following a review of the team’s season.
General manager Mike Grier announced the decision to fire coach David Quinn on Wednesday following a review of the team’s season.
Sports Focus: April 2024
This episode looks at two Oakland teenagers whose talents in the world of weightlifting have garnered them an unprecedented scholarship offer. Plus, we meet n organization making tennis adaptive and inclusive for student athletes on the autism spectrum, and have a conversation with a CIF Spirit of Sport Award winner from Milpitas.
This episode looks at two Oakland teenagers whose talents in the world of weightlifting have garnered them an unprecedented scholarship offer. Plus, we meet n organization making tennis adaptive and inclusive for student athletes on the autism spectrum, and have a conversation with a CIF Spirit of Sport Award winner from Milpitas.
Roots, Soul soccer clubs bring qualified coaches to Oakland youth
The Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams are working with OUSD on a program to equip coaches to train kids and give them more access to sports.
The Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams are working with OUSD on a program to equip coaches to train kids and give them more access to sports.
Young North Bay sailors compete for shot at stardom on the high seas
About a dozen young North Bay sailors, who are members of the San Francisco Yacht Club, competed in a series of races the past four days that could determine who represents Team USA in upcoming summer regatta's around the globe.
About a dozen young North Bay sailors, who are members of the San Francisco Yacht Club, competed in a series of races the past four days that could determine who represents Team USA in upcoming summer regatta's around the globe.
Sri Lanka race car mishap claims 7 lives, leaves 20 injured, officials confirm
A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said.
A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said.
Arizona Coyotes no more: NHL team moving to Utah following speculation over future
The Arizona Coyotes, an NHL team that moved to Arizona from Canada decades ago, is on the move once again, in a sale that will leave Phoenix without a professional hockey team for the first time since the 1990s.
The Arizona Coyotes, an NHL team that moved to Arizona from Canada decades ago, is on the move once again, in a sale that will leave Phoenix without a professional hockey team for the first time since the 1990s.
Bay Area Panthers want to maintain a championship culture
The Bay Area Panthers rise to the top in the Indoor Football League started after they completely changed their organization from top to bottom.
The Bay Area Panthers rise to the top in the Indoor Football League started after they completely changed their organization from top to bottom.
Travis Kelce to host new ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’ series on Prime Video
Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce is adding game show host to his resume, after Prime Video announced he will host its new spinoff show ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’
Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce is adding game show host to his resume, after Prime Video announced he will host its new spinoff show ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’
Jason Kelce lost Eagles' Super Bowl LII ring in pool of chili: 'The Super Bowl ring is officially gone'
Jason Kelce's greatest achievement as a football player might have been lost forever in an inflatable pool full of chili.
Jason Kelce's greatest achievement as a football player might have been lost forever in an inflatable pool full of chili.
LeBron James, Steph Curry on roster for U.S. Olympics basketball team
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
Caitlin Clark's salary: How does it compare to men in the NBA?
Caitlin Clark went No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft, but the money she will earn now as a professional athlete has sparked a debate on social media.
Caitlin Clark went No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft, but the money she will earn now as a professional athlete has sparked a debate on social media.
Oakland Roots soccer club urges Alameda County and Oakland to seal lease deals
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put up for auction their share of the Malibu lot adjacent to the Oakland Coliseum, where the Oakland Roots Soccer Club hopes to build a pop-up soccer stadium in the future.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put up for auction their share of the Malibu lot adjacent to the Oakland Coliseum, where the Oakland Roots Soccer Club hopes to build a pop-up soccer stadium in the future.
49ers fans invited to reserve inaugural team license plate
San Francisco 49ers faithful will soon be able to display their love and pride for their team through a first-of-its kind California license plate, with a limited number of the plates being offered for free.
San Francisco 49ers faithful will soon be able to display their love and pride for their team through a first-of-its kind California license plate, with a limited number of the plates being offered for free.
Caitlin Clark #1 pick in the WNBA draft, Stanford's Cameron Brink #2 pick
Clark was the #1 pick in the draft after a record-breaking season, becoming the highest scoring college basketball player among women and men.
Clark was the #1 pick in the draft after a record-breaking season, becoming the highest scoring college basketball player among women and men.
WNBA Draft: Stanford's Cameron Brink goes to LA Sparks with No. 2 pick
Stanford’s Cameron Brink was the No. 2 pick in the WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.
Stanford’s Cameron Brink was the No. 2 pick in the WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.
WNBA draft: Caitlin Clark picked No.1 overall by Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark finished her career at Iowa as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history with 3,951 career points.
Caitlin Clark finished her career at Iowa as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history with 3,951 career points.
Women's basketball: record ratings and attendance numbers in 2024
Women's basketball is more popular than ever, with record ratings and attendance numbers in 2024. Iowa sharpshooter Caitlin Clark has been instrumental in growing the sport's popularity, but she's far from the only major talent in the WNBA draft this year. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge speak with former WNBA player and current Oakland Tech Athletic Director Alexis Gray-Lawson about this boost we've seen in the league this year.
Women's basketball is more popular than ever, with record ratings and attendance numbers in 2024. Iowa sharpshooter Caitlin Clark has been instrumental in growing the sport's popularity, but she's far from the only major talent in the WNBA draft this year. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge speak with former WNBA player and current Oakland Tech Athletic Director Alexis Gray-Lawson about this boost we've seen in the league this year.
The reason every MLB player is wearing the same number today
April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day. Here's what that means, why it matters, and how you can celebrate at home.
April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day. Here's what that means, why it matters, and how you can celebrate at home.
Live: Boston Marathon 2024 updates, how to watch
The Boston Marathon is underway. Two-time defending champion Evans Chebet hopes to be the first runner to win three in a row since 2008.
The Boston Marathon is underway. Two-time defending champion Evans Chebet hopes to be the first runner to win three in a row since 2008.