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High school football player's mom says locker room attack left son with head injuries
High school football player's mom says son has concussion, broken nose, after locker room attack. The mother of a Dublin High School football player says her 14-year-old son can't play his first high school game due to broken nose and concussion injuries from an attack by a parent and four teens in the boy's locker room.
High school football team in Concord aims high to dispel low expectations
CONCORD -- Friday night football is kicking off on fields across the Bay Area and, this season, one team from the East Bay is determined to shed the title of having the longest losing streak in the state.The Wolves from Ygnacio Valley High in Concord haven't won a game since Oct. 2019."It's definitely tough because it's always hanging over our head in every game and, at school, everybody talks about it but I just use it as a way to work harder," said senior Frederick Fine.Fine is the Wolves starting quarterback. He's been looking for his first win for four...
Football Recap: Monte Vista Starts off Right with Win over Granada
Monte Vista gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 41-14 victory over the Granada Matadors. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Mustangs as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
‘I can’t believe it’s really happening’: Oakland A’s finalize sale of Coliseum share to Black-led development group
OAKLAND — The historic Coliseum is one step closer to changing hands from the departing A’s to the Black-led development group seeking to give the property a new future. On Thursday, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group inked an “acquisition agreement” with the A’s, finalizing the two parties’ negotiations over a landmark $125 million sale.
Oakland boxer hopes to revitalize Bay Area boxing scene
Undefeated middleweight boxer Amari Jones is preparing to showcase his skills in a highly anticipated main event fight at the Oakland Marriott this Saturday. Jones, 22, expressed pride in representing his hometown and the broader Bay Area in the boxing world. "Representing Oakland, and not just Oakland but the Bay Area, there's not a lot that comes out of the Bay Area in boxing," he said. Training at his Pittsburg-based gym, the Lions Den, Jones is determined to change that narrative. "Honestly, when I came up in boxing out here, there wasn't too many people doing it. So,...
Long touchdown scores saddle Broncs with the 20-14 loss
The Broncs defense surrounds the Oakland ball carrier as they attempt to bring him down in the first game of the season. Submitted Photo. You could tell Friday was the first game of the football season for the Broncs varsity team. This was evident by the sloppy play, the missed opportunities and the failure of the special team in the end.
Amari Jones and Daniel Echeverria make weight ahead of Saturday bout
OAKLAND, Calif. – Middleweights Amari Jones and Daniel Echeverria successfully weighed in for their upcoming bout in Oakland. Echeverria, of Mexico, required a second attempt to reach the 161-pound limit ahead of their fight at the Marriott on Broadway in downtown Oakland on Saturday. The 22-year-old Jones (12-0, 11...
Antioch High School vs. Arroyo High School - San Lorenzo Football Live Stream, TV Info - Saturday, August 31
We have an exciting high school game -- Arroyo High School - San Lorenzo vs. Antioch High School -- in San Lorenzo, CA on Saturday, August 31, starting at 2:00 p.m. PT. Get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass with an NFHS Network annual pass.
22 recently completed bike turnouts on Mount Diablo raise total number to 67
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The California State Parks Foundation is celebrating the completion of 22 new bike turnouts at Mount Diablo State Park. There are now 67 bike turnouts in the park. The park foundation said in a statement that bike turnouts allow bicyclists, who move at slower...
Jen Malcom Kicks Off California Volleyball Era with 3-0 Win
In her inaugural match as head coach, Jen Malcom led the California women's volleyball team to a decisive victory, sweeping Nevada in straight sets (25-17, 25-16, 25-22) during the Rose City Showdown. Key performances included Xuemeng (Maggie) Li and Gianna Bartalo, who recorded 10 kills and 22 digs, respectively. Annalea Maeder approached a milestone in service aces, needing just eight more to tie a historic record. The match showcased strong offensive strategies and resilience in a competitive third set, ultimately setting a promising tone for the season.
Stanford & Cal Football to Kick Off as ACC Members this Weekend
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Stanford and California will make history this weekend, as the two newest members of the Atlantic Coast Conference will kick off their first football games as members of the now 18-team league (17 teams in football) on Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31, respectively.
Ayesha Curry’s Foundation Pledges $25M To Boost Literacy For Oakland Kids
Ayesha and Stephen Curry || Image credit: @eatlearnplay. Entrepreneur Ayesha and her husband, NBA star Stephen Curry, have announced a commitment to improving literacy rates among students in their hometown of Oakland, California. The couple’s foundation, the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, has pledged to raise $25 million over the next...
Football Recap: Arroyo Starts Season with Loss on the Road
Arroyo had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 34-6 loss at the hands of the Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 571st, while the Eagles are ranked 282nd).
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