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Redwood City Police use ‘less-lethal’ force, arrest man who attempted to kidnap student at Sequoia High. The individual, allegedly resisted when officers attempted to detain him, and officers used force to take him into custody, which caused minor injuries. SFO systems functioning after global tech outage. Systems at...
Alexander Massialas Named Head Coach of Stanford Fencing
STANFORD, Calif. – Alexander Massialas has been named head coach of the Stanford fencing program, as announced by Bernard Muir, the Jaquish and Kenninger Director of Athletics. Massialas is currently in Paris, France, set to compete in his fourth Olympics with Team USA. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to...
Sean Richardson named top Men's Basketball Student-Athlete in Northern California
Sean Richardson was recently named the top men's basketball student-athlete in Northern California by the California Community College Men's Basketball Coaches Association. Sean, out of Burlingame High School, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.9 gpa. He signed an athletic scholarship to continue his athletic and academic career with University of Saint Francis for the 2024-25 season.
Tara VanDerveer, basketball trailblazer in Bay Area and beyond, looks back
If you want to find the winningest coach in the history of NCAA college basketball look no further than Maples Pavilion on the Stanford campus. Tara VanDerveer, the recently retired head coach of Stanford women’s basketball, earned 1,216 victories and three NCAA titles over the course of her nearly five-decade career — a remarkable run. VanDerveer’s obsession with basketball started young. In the 1960s in upstate New York, where she grew up, there were no girls’ leagues, so VanDerveer played with the boys, which frustrated...
For the Fridge: Los Altos 9s Win Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament
The Los Altos 9s All Stars from El Dorado Park won the Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament earlier this month, punching their ticket to the Cal Ripken Regional Tournament in Galt, CA. Los Altos won a best-of-three state tourney with a pair of wins over fellow Long Beach squad Uptown....
Former Santa Clara Baseball Standout Jason Dicochea Joins Coaching Staff as Assistant Coach
The Santa Clara University baseball program welcomes former player Jason Dicochea, naming him as the new assistant coach under head coach Rusty Filter. Dicochea, who played for Santa Clara from 2017-2021 and had a successful professional career, will now bring his experience and leadership back to his alma mater. Dicochea...
The Saratoga Conversation: Todd Pletcher
Before he became a Hall of Fame trainer, Todd Pletcher was once a sports journalist. Kind of. He had a nickname, too. Find out what horse race is his most satisfying victory and who were his favorite horses to train. And, if you want to find out what NFL team is near and dear to his heart, dive right in. Find out all you never knew about one of the most successful trainers in the history of the sport.
Spa selections 2024: Saratoga picks July 21
In Spa Selections, Saratoga correspondent Joseph Aiello provides Saratoga picks for a handful of key races at Saratoga, including all of the exciting stakes action!. Follow along all meet with all the exciting action (and good betting opportunities)!. other handicapping here!. RACE 1: Grade I A.P. Smithwick Memorial Handicap. 1....
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