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Angels Reliever Sparks Social Media Frenzy with Bay Bridge Mishap
Angels reliever Ben Joyce went viral for mistakenly identifying the Bay Bridge as the Golden Gate Bridge in a social media post during their series against the Oakland Athletics. Golden Gate Bridge: one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Golden Gate Bridge: connects San Francisco to Marin County.
Local volleyball player shines at Junior National Championship
Pacifica’s Teddy Boyes competed at the Amateur Athletic Union Junior National Volleyball Championship held from June 26 to 29 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The right side hitter helped his team, the SFElite Saga 14U, to a remarkable fifth-place finish in the 14U USA Division Gold Bracket.
Experience Alister MacKenzie’s Design at Sharp Park Golf Course
Sharp Park Golf Course, a historic gem nestled in the coastal city of Pacifica, California, has been captivating golfers since its opening in 1932. Designed by the renowned architect Alister MacKenzie, this municipal course offers a unique and challenging golfing experience for players of all skill levels. In This Article.
Guardians vs. Giants Probable Starting Pitchers – July 5
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. The Cleveland Guardians (54-31) and the San Francisco Giants (43-45) square off at Progressive Field on Friday at 7:10 PM ET, beginning a...
Coliseum’s New Life Advances
On June 12, the Oakland City Council unanimously approved an initial agreement with the African American Sports & Entertainment Group to purchase the city’s 50% share of the Coliseum property for $105 million. This clears the way for development rights of the city’s largest public land site to an Oakland-based, African American development group—a first in the city’s 170-year history.
Half Moon Bay Little League roundup
Half Moon Bay wrapped up the 2024 Little League season after the 10U, 12U, and 14U teams were eliminated in the District 52 Little League All-Stars tournament. The 14U team went the furthest in the tournament, making it to the final championship bracket, but came up short to Pacifica, 5-2. Pacifica went on to claim the championship banner. The team's roster included Aaron Ortega, Brandon Melo, Brandon Jett, Brody Barton, Camden Crowell, Eli Blake, Isaiah Watermulder, Jacob Couto, Javi Haro, Jordan Velazquez, Max Plancarte, Nicolas Naylor, Shawn Black and Tahlon Daivs.
Paul Merca’s in the House, Day 9 column–Mike Fanelli and The Wild Duck
This is a story by Paul Merca about our buddy, Mike Fanelli, who we miss very much. If you were one of Mike Fanelli’s 5000-plus Facebook friends, there was a better-than-even chance you’d receive a daily post of track and field trivia, the latest take on who ran the greatest 4 x 400 relay legs at the Penn Relays, posts on the latest sub-4 minute milers, etc.
Colombian Fans Shine in Bay Area's Last Copa América Match
In a nail-biter of a game, the Brazilian national men’s soccer team tied with Colombia 1-1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Tuesday afternoon. The two South American giants faced off to decide the top spot in their group before both advanced to the quarterfinals of Copa América, a quadrennial soccer tournament hosted this year in the United States that features national teams from all over the Western Hemisphere.
Dons Conclude 2024 Signing Class
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The University of San Francisco volleyball team and Head Coach Diogo Silva have officially announced the remainder of the signing class for the 2024 season. "I'm genuinely excited as we approach the upcoming season," Silva said. "We have a dynamic, youthful team brimming with talent....
Richmond Resident Is Master Sommelier to SF Giants
What is as effervescent as a just-popped bottle of Champagne and as exhilarating as a grand slam? The answer: Richmond District resident Evan Goldstein talking about his two great loves – wine and the San Francisco Giants. Goldstein was born and raised in San Francisco. In 1987, became the...
Soundtrack of ’94: A Trip to House of Faith
I invaded Town & Country Village in Palo Alto for World Cup 1994 memories, but yacht rock drove me to the ghost of Bart Thurber’s old recording studio down the street. By the time you read this, Brazil will have already sold out Levi’s Stadium for a first-round Copa América game against Colombia, drawing tens of thousands of fans to the South Bay. A regional tournament that usually unfolds in South America, Copa América this year takes place in the United States. It’s much smaller than the World Cup, and since Brazil landed just one game here, the scene stood no chance of replicating the party of 30 years ago, when the Brazilians stayed in Los Gatos and played multiple World Cup games at Stanford Stadium.
Stanford’s Troy Taylor doesn’t appear to be under pressure headed into season
By Will Schwartz, Athlon Sports: In a recent “pressure check” on all 17 ACC football head coaches, On3 Sports declared that Stanford’s Troy Taylor has nothing to worry about; they cited his situation as a low-pressure one. While the article addressed the fact that finding wins in...
Lara Kallem’s Impressive Track and Field Achievements at Simpson University
Lara Kallem is an accomplished athlete, earning various honors and awards throughout her career, including being a NCAA National Qualifier, making the All-Midwest Region Team, and receiving multiple A-R-C All-Conference Team selections and USTFCCCA All-Academic Individual recognitions. In 2023 at Simpson, she set new records in track and field, qualifying for national championships and showcasing impressive times in different events. Her performance in cross country also stood out, leading her team consistently and earning accolades for her academic achievements as well.
The Pac-12 Conference Look-Back: Women’s Record Books (Part 1)
Since 1980, Stanford women have won an astonishing 14 Olympic gold medals in swimming, twice-as-many as any other Pac-12 school in that time. Archive photo via Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com. This is the first article in a many-part series that will attempt to cement the history of swimming in the Pac-12 Conference...
Nikita Johnson scores USF Pro 2000 pole at Mid-Ohio, Starting Grid
Nikita Johnson scored the pole for the first USF Pro 2000 race of the weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The first race for USF Pro 2000 will be at 8:25 am ET on Saturday. USF Pro 2000 Mid-Ohio Starting Grid. Qualifying: July 5, 2024; Race to be held:...
Park University Softball Selected Musco Team Sportsmanship Award Recipient
The Park University Pirates have been selected for the Musco Team Sportsmanship Award for the sport of softball, announced by the Heart of America Athletic Conference. The Pirates, under head coach Lindsey Derry, earned the award for their display of the NAIA's Five Core Character Values of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship and Servant Leadership.
North Bullitt’s Jordan McCloskey Joins Midway University Bowling Program After Quick Decision
North Bullitt senior Jordan McCloskey quickly found a home at Midway University after the school reached out to her during a bowling tournament, offering her a spot in their program. Despite a late push from Lindsey Wilson, McCloskey had already decided on Midway due to its small, homey campus and the welcoming environment. This opportunity came at a time when she was considering just being a full-time college student, showcasing how the right fit can change one's trajectory.
Rainbow Wahine Make History in 2024 Water Polo Season Achievements
The University of Hawai’i women’s water polo team had a remarkable 23-4 season under coach Maureen Cole, who concluded her 13-year tenure with numerous achievements including the team's highest final rankings and historic victories over top-ranked opponents. UH finished the season at 23-4, setting a record for winning...
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