SJ Earthquakes launch program to teach soccer fundamentals to Bay Area kids

The "Beautiful Game Assembly Program," intends to impart to youths from across the South Bay fundamental soccer skills ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Preparing for 2026: Security, Communities, and the World Cup Impact | Futbol HQ
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With the World Cup just months away, host cities are accelerating preparations. From youth soccer initiatives and small business opportunities to drone detection technology and community safety efforts, Futbol HQ breaks down how cities are getting ready for 2026.

YouTuber-turned-WWE Superstar Logan Paul offers $1 million to any NFL player who can beat him in boxing

Logan Paul, the YouTuber-turned-WWE Superstar, says no NFL player could beat him in a boxing match and is backing up his challenge by offering $1 million to any player willing to step into the boxing ring with him.

Interview: Stanford Football Coach opens up about first three months
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Stanford football head coach Tavita Pritchard has spent most of his first three months on the job patiently hiring a staff. reconnecting with his college coaching roots and learning the new ropes of NIL. 

Cal State East Bay's historic men's basketball season
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Head coach of the men's basketball team at Cal State East Bay joins KTVU to talk about his teams historic season. 

'The wait is over': Oakland announces date for Alysa Liu celebration

Declaring, "the wait is over," the city of Oakland on Thursday announced its plans for a celebration to honor Olympic gold medal figure skater and one of its own, Alysa Liu.

Oakland resident's dream soccer pitch opens ahead of World Cup buzz

As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches, an Oakland native hopes a new neighborhood soccer pitch will inspire the next generation of players.

Iran threatens to withdraw from World Cup on West Coast

Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now at risk as war continues to ravage the country, with the tournament partially hosted in the United States.

2026 World Cup: 100-day countdown begins in South Bay
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Fresh off of Super Bowl 60, where fans packed downtown San Jose entertainment zones and boosted local businesses, the City of Santa Clara expects the World Cup to be even bigger.

2026 World Cup: 100-day countdown begins in South Bay

The countdown is underway for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring six matches to Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium.

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a car crash

Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.

Soccer Frenzy: Cities, Fans, and What to Know | Futbol HQ
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With the World Cup just months away, host cities ramp up preparations for a global surge of fans. Philadelphia takes center stage as the World Cup draws closer. From major fan event changes and security planning to base camps and short-term rentals, here’s what to know ahead of the matches.

Watch: Soccer players rush to help seagull struck by ball mid-flight

Video captured the captivating moment when a soccer player rushed to perform CPR on a seagull after it was whacked by a soccer ball during a playoff match.

Standout Oakland student-athlete, with 4.3 GPA, has eyes set on becoming a surgeon

A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court. 

San Jose Sharks' star Macklin Celebrini back on the ice

Back from Europe and back on the ice on Wednesday, Macklin Celebrini and his San Jose Sharks teammates were practicing tape-to-tape precision at Sharks Ice in the Alma section of San Jose.