For about two seasons, Aldon Smith was the most dominant young defender in football — then the story got complicated. His death at 36 closes a chapter Bay Area fans never stopped hoping would end differently.

Around 2,500 fans packed Thrive City at Chase Center for a free watch party as Team USA opened the World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

NASCAR’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 returns to Sonoma Raceway June 26–28, bringing Cup-level action, pre‑race access and travel notes for Bay Area fans.

Bryce Eldridge's walk-off grand slam completed a 10-run, two-inning rally as the Giants stunned the Nationals 11-10 at Oracle Park.

Ron Rivera and Tosh Lupoi have jump‑started Cal's rebuild, turning early pledges and portal pickups into top‑20 recruiting momentum.

San Francisco will host the 50th Gay Softball World Series in 2027, returning the tournament to the city where it began and bringing thousands of players and fans. League leaders say planning and fundraising are already underway.

The Pac-12 and Mountain West told a federal court they reached a settlement in principle in the lawsuit over poaching penalties; terms were not disclosed. A judge set a June 2 deadline to file a notice.

Lee's inside-the-park tied the game at Dodger Stadium, but Alex Call's pinch-hit two-run single lifted the Dodgers to a 4-2 win.

Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse will not return to the Warriors’ coaching staff after a 37‑win season, setting up a major bench shake‑up as Steve Kerr stays on. The club is set to audition replacements while preparing roster work this summer.

A new FPHL franchise will play at Adventist Health Arena this fall; fans can enter a community "Name The Team" contest and season tickets are available.

Pleasanton native Brandon Crawford will be inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame on May 14, 2026. The honor recognizes his defensive excellence and two World Series titles.

Reports say San Jose is expected to receive a PWHL expansion team that would play at the SAP Center as the league lines up multiple new markets. Local hockey infrastructure and a new roster timeline make the move plausible.

Danville-born Chris Wondolowski was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame after a 17-year MLS career and 171 goals.