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Oakland Coliseum Sale to AASEG: A Model for Community Development and Inclusion
The Oakland City Council approved legislation to authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) for the sale of the City of Oakland’s half of the Coliseum site. Seven councilmembers voted “Yes.” District 5 City Councilmember Noel Gallo abstained.
Pleasanton Preps: Future bright for local gymnast Sumanasekera after strong showing at U.S. trials
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Though Tiana Sumanasekera fell just short of making the 2024 United States Women’s Gymnastics National Team, the 16-year-old from Pleasanton let the world know she is going to be a force over the next couple of Olympics. Sumanasekera finished eighth in the all-around...
Hamilton Named To Canadian Olympic Team
NCAA Champ Becomes Cal’s Second Male Hammer Thrower To Reach Olympics. Six days after finishing second in the men's hammer throw at the Bell Canadian Track & Field Trials, California track & field alumnus Rowan Hamilton has been officially named to Canada's Olympic team. Hamilton was already the first...
Backcourt of Semetri Carr, Andrew Hilman lead Riordan into Cali Live 24 Pool 1-2 championship game
ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA — The talent is everywhere on the Archbishop Riordan high school boys basketball roster. But the backcourt of senior Semetri Carr and jun
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.
Michigan Misses Out On Top DE Target To SEC Program
A four-star DE out of California, Marco Jones, a top 150 recruit in the 2025 class, announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Tuesday. Jones picked the Aggies over Michigan and Texas. Michigan recently landed four-star DE Julius Holly.
MGOLF | Program Alum Blake Hathcoat Qualifies for John Deere Classic after Playoff Victory on Monday
MORAGA, Calif. - On Monday, July 1st, Saint Mary's men's golf alum Blake Hathcoat won a playoff hole to finish 5-under-par in the John Deere Classic qualifier to help solidify his second career PGA Tour start later this week at TPC Deere Run. Hathcoat was just 2-under heading into the final two holes of Monday's qualifier and was able to chip in for eagle on 17 and then birdie 18 to propel himself into a four-way playoff. His birdie on the first playoff hole earned him a qualifying spot for this week's John Deere Classic, his second career tour appearance.
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...
Decision primer: Four-star edge Marco Jones set to reveal college decision
Four-star San Ramon Valley pass rusher Marco Jones is ready to reveal his college decision. After picking up over 30 offers during the recruiting process, Jones has narrowed that group down to one and will announce his college decision alongside 247Sports Brandon Huffman on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m CT on his YouTube channel.
Cal football’s Summer Reading Challenge bridges athletics, education
Cal football’s Summer Reading Challenge started with a touchdown celebration. In 2017, one of Patrick Laird’s teammates suggested he pretend to read a book the next time he scored. And after he breezed past North Carolina for a 54-yard score, the running back obliged. “I was a walk-on...
Bay Area Bandits: Rising Stars in San Francisco Gymnastics
The Bay Area Bandits, a competitive gymnastics team based in San Francisco, have been making waves in the local sports scene since their inception. With a roster of talented athletes from universities across the Bay Area, including San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, University of San Francisco, and San Francisco State University, the team has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of gymnastics.
RESULTS: 2024 North Coast Junior Tour Four Ball
Dominic Cosic (Concord) and Richard Kimmel (Shaker Hts) three-peat at the JB Four-Ball Classic. They had 3 birdies and 3 bogeys to shoot 35-36–71 (E). Ethan and his father Dana Olszowy (Avon) were right there, only needing 1 birdie over the last seven holes to tie it up. They had a bogey on there 17th hole instead and that set them back to +3 for a 2nd place finish.
Spoking My Mind: Cycle Saluting and Supporting
Welcome to July! Enjoy those summer rides! Remember to slather on the sunscreen and sport the sun sleeves. Consider packing more water than usual, and try to ride in the cooler parts of the day. Oh, and take the family out for an Independence Day ride on the Fourth. As...
Supes table plan for $5 pickleball, tennis court reservations
San Francisco lawmakers have tabled a proposal to charge $5 to reserve select public tennis and pickleball courts in The City after hearing pushback from players. For now, reserving a public court will remain free, after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Budget and Appropriations committee unanimously voted late last month to postpone consideration of the proposal. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission unanimously passed a proposal in May...
University of Hawai’i Women’s Basketball Signs Two Talented Guards: Kira-May Filemu and Mia ‘Uhila
The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team added two guards to the 2024-25 roster, with the signing of Kira-May Filemu from Australia and Mia 'Uhila from Portland State, raising the team's incoming class to five newcomers. Kira-May Filemu helped Westfields Sports High School win the Australian All Schools Nationals U20...
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