VAR reviews — from a sensor‑equipped ball to lengthy pitch‑side checks — have upended crucial World Cup moments and left Bay Area and Seattle fans divided.

Major League Cricket stages its 2026 playoffs and final at Oakland Coliseum July 15–18, with the San Francisco Unicorns and international stars like Ravichandran Ashwin on the roster.

Stanford alum Arthur Fery parlayed three years with the Cardinal into a wild‑card run to the Wimbledon men's semifinals. Coaches praise his poise and college development.

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Vancouver. Ruben Vargas converted the winner as Gregor Kobel produced key saves in the shootout.

Valencia Street turned into a sea of green on Sunday as Mexico supporters filled bars and patios across the Mission.

Kelsey Pfendler is expected in Honolulu early Saturday after a solo 2,400‑mile row from Monterey; she’s chasing a record and raising funds for The Whale Foundation.

Club Volo opened at the Serpentine Pavilion, converting the public art site into courts for pickleball, sand volleyball and futsal. The new outdoor hub will host leagues, pickups and World Cup watch parties.

A subtle reworking of Curry Brand's "Splash" logo adds Li‑Ning's mark — the first tangible sign of Steph Curry's new, reported 10‑year partnership.

Draymond Green declined his nearly $27.7M player option Monday, becoming a free agent and giving the Warriors immediate payroll flexibility. The move clears room for potential star‑level additions while leaving a re‑signing path open.

San Jose used the No. 2 pick to take Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg, adding SHL scoring and international pedigree to a young core of prospects.

A Chicago class action says the NCAA's new age‑based eligibility rule cuts off a cohort of athletes from a fifth season and NIL income.

Ponchatoula native Allen Graves was taken 19th overall by the Toronto Raptors after a breakout freshman season at Santa Clara and a dramatic March shot.

Mendoza is pairing rookie development with brand deals and a U.S. Bank role in Las Vegas.