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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 ...
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...
Little League: Petaluma Valley Juniors trounce Alaska, advance in West regional
The Petaluma Valley Juniors got their West Regional campaign underway in style on Thursday, thumping Alaska 12-0 in five innings to advance. The Northern California champs got things going right out of the gate offensively, scoring six runs while capitalizing on a couple of Alaska (Gastineau Channel Little League) errors in the first inning. “We looked like our old selves offensively,” ...
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)...
Giants’ Keaton Winn To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
The Giants informed reporters that rookie right-hander Keaton Winn is undergoing ulnar nerve transposition surgery next week (X link via Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle). He’ll miss the rest of the season. Winn is already on the 60-day injured list. He landed on the IL with elbow inflammation a month ago. Winn attempted to restart a throwing program but felt continued soreness, necessitating a shutdown and eventual surgery. There’s no indication that he will not be ready for the start of Spring Training. The 26-year-old Winn opened the year in San Francisco’s rotation. That was in part due...
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.
Giants' Keaton Winn: Moves to 60-day IL
The Giants transferred Winn (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. Winn was shut down from throwing Monday after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow. His move to the 60-day IL will officially keep him out until at least Aug. 21, though the team may opt to shut him down for the season if he doesn't show signs of improvement.
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.
Newcomers join Team USA vets in S.F. wheelchair ‘power soccer’
Imagine a mix of bumper cars and pinball, and you’ve got a quick sense of what power soccer is, the manager of San Francisco’s team jokes. In reality, it’s harder than it looks. The Eureka Valley Rec Center gym echoed with the whir of specialized power wheelchairs,...
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.
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.
Lea Meyer Qualifies for the 2024 Olympics
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Returning to the national stage for the second time in her career, former University of San Francisco cross country and track and field student-athlete Lea Meyer has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and will represent Germany in the women's 3000-meter steeplechase. Earning a place on the German National Team for the second-straight Summer Games, Meyer qualified for the Olympics after posting a fourth-place finish at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix on May 17. Her time of 9:22.51 came under the entry standard time of 9:23.00 needed to qualify. Most recently, Meyer competed at the...
California Women’s Tennis Achieves Academic Excellence with ITA Honors
The California women's tennis team, known as the Golden Bears, received ITA Academic Honors, with the team being named an ITA All-Academic Team and eight players earning ITA Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2023-24 season. To be named an ITA Scholar-Athlete, a student-athlete must maintain a GPA of at least 3.5...
Kezar Stadium: San Francisco’s Hub for Sports and Culture
Kezar Stadium, a beloved landmark in San Francisco, has been a focal point for sports, community events, and cultural gatherings since its dedication in 1925. Located in the southeastern corner of the iconic Golden Gate Park, this stadium has played a significant role in the city’s rich history and continues to serve as a vital community asset.
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