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Meet the Bay Area athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics
As the 2024 Olympic Games get under way in Paris on Friday, San Francisco and Bay Area residents will have plenty of representation. Among the 600 athletes representing the United States this summer are four from The City and dozens more with ties to the broader region. Here’s a look at the San Francisco athletes competing for Team USA: Kristen Faulkner — cycling ...
Player Ejected from Youth Basketball Team Following Stomping Incident in Alameda Game
A disturbing incident occurred during a youth AAU basketball game in Alameda between Payton's Place and Tumakbo United. A player from Payton's Place stomped on the head of Seth Guingab from the opposing team. According to KTVU, the event unfolded during Sunday night's game at the College of Alameda amidst a struggle for the ball.
Sports Bars in Berkeley, CA
If you’re craving an elevated game day experience, pull up a seat around the 360 bar at The Berkeley Boathouse – a waterfront restaurant with breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline. Here you’ll find expertly crafted cocktails, fresh cuisine showcasing locally sourced ingredients, and TVs around the bar so you can keep an eye on the game.
Meet America’s high schoolers vying for Olympic Gold
All eyes are on Paris, which is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics for the first time in a century from July 24 to Aug. 11. Among the athletes competing on Team USA this summer, several are still in high school making their mark in sports ranging from gymnastics to skateboarding. Many of these students are first time Olympians, who will be competing while also managing their class work and other academic responsibilities.
Blue Devils Drum Corps: 3 Thing To Know
When people think of the most dominant teams in sports, they probably think of the Chicago Bulls or the New England Patriots. In the world of Drum Corps International, there is a team that fits that same profile. The Blue Devils may not have Tom Brady or Michael Jordan, but...
Dodgers vs. Giants Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, July 25, 2024
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. Austin Barnes (10 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the Los Angeles Dodgers (61-42) and San Francisco Giants (49-54)...
Olympian Medalist András Törő’s Memorabilia on Display at Orinda Library
Former Olympian András Törő’s long-standing passion for canoe paddling has followed him throughout his life, influencing the trajectory of his path in many ways. He believes that canoeing is what he is meant to do. “This is my mission in life, to perfect this sport, and...
Bay Area engineer rowing for gold in Paris Olympics
Meet Peter Chatain, a Bay Area engineer who is rowing for gold. Chatain is chasing a couple of dreams while working both as a machine learning engineer and rowing for the United States in the Men's Eights (8+) Olympic team. NBC Bay Area's Scott Budman introduces you to Chatain and...
Ancona Wins at Ocean Speedway
WATSONVILLE, CA (July 26, 2024) — Joey Ancona won the sprint car feature Friday night at Ocean Speedway. Ancona, from Concord, California, topped Kyle Rassmusssen, Caleb Debem, Jennifer Osborne, and Bradley Dillard for the victory. Bryant Bell won the Western Midget Racing main event. Winged 360 Sprint Cars. Qualifying.
IWLCA Honors Cal’s Academic Achievements
Golden Bears Named An Academic Honor Squad; 8 On Division I Academic Honor Roll. The California lacrosse team was named an IWLCA Academic Honor Squad for the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday. To qualify for the honor a team must have a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA for the academic year.
Maidu reaches state championship game
The little league state tournament for 10-11-year-olds has been whittled down to just two teams, Maidu and Lafayette, who were to play Thursday in Chico for the championship. If Maidu wins, there will one final game Friday, winner take all. On Wednesday, Maidu defeated the only team that has beaten...
Angels vs. Athletics: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Los Angeles Angels (45-58), with Carson Fulmer on the hill, host the Oakland Athletics (42-63) who will hand the ball to Paul Blackburn, at 9:38 PM ET on Friday. Keep reading to find out how to watch the Los Angeles-Oakland matchup in the article below. When is Angels vs....
Maidu's offense runs dry in 6-1 loss to Lafayette
Maidu’s run for a state championship came two games short, as the All-Star team made up of 10-and-11-year olds lost to Lafayette, 6-1, on Thursday night in Chico. Playing their sixth game in six days, Maidu had to have been a bit fatigued, not to mention much deeper into their pitching pool, while Lafayette was playing only their fourth game of the tournament having no games on Monday and Wednesday.
Reminder: Piedmont Swim Team tryouts take place Aug. 13-15
Piedmont Swim Team will host tryouts on August 13 – August 15 at Montclair Swim Club in Oakland. Each swimmer will be given a 30-minute time slot and grouped by age. The expectation is that everyone who tries out will attend all three days. Swimmers age 8 and under:...
2024 Pacific Swimming Age Group Championships Highlighted by Hanz Palatto, Marina Didenko
LCM (50 meters) Results on MeetMobile: “Summer Age Group LCM Championships”. The 2024 Adam Szmidt LCM Age Group Championships were hosted last week by the Terrapins Swim Team in Concord, California. The meet is named in honor of Adam Szmidt, a long-time Pacific Swimming official and volunteer who died from cancer in 2000.
Inside the SF roller-skaters’ bittersweet anniversary
It was a bittersweet celebration recently for San Francisco’s ultra-dedicated community of skaters, whose figurehead has been attracting some unsavory attention. A temporary rink inside a Crissy Field hangar opened up last week to celebrate local skaters, whose infectious smiles we often see through the stained-glass windows of the Church of 8 Wheels. The OG place of worship in Fillmore became an iconic roller disco in 2013, but the group actually began corralling skaters in 1979 under a different name and stewardship of David Miles Jr.
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