Rising fees have turned youth sports into a high‑cost gamble for Bay Area families, pushing many kids out of play and into stretched nonprofits. Local groups and cities are fighting back with free programs and new fields.

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

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.

Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is suddenly uncertain after a 37-45 season. Owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy are weighing internal assistants and outside candidates.

Rod Martin, the Raiders linebacker famed for three Super Bowl interceptions, has died at 72. His performance in Super Bowl XV remains an enduring part of Raiders lore.

Saint Mary's looks like a lock, Santa Clara has surged and Cal and Stanford are fighting for the Bay Area’s possible third NCAA bid on Selection Sunday.

Cal’s athletic spending topped $165 million in 2024-25, producing a $24M shortfall despite record donations and one‑time payments.

Oakland native Alysa Liu won Olympic team gold in Milan, and Oakland Zoo’s lemurs marked the victory with a playful Valentine’s Day shout‑out.

Six‑pack ticket packages for the A’s June Las Vegas homestand go on sale Feb. 18, with priority-list access and a lineup of game-day giveaways.

New Oakland Ballers aim to revive city's baseball spirit as A's depart.

A WNBA team is on the brink of touching down in the Bay Area, with the Golden State Warriors close to finalizing a deal to bring a franchise to the region, according to multiple sources.

Golden Gate Fields racetrack is getting ready to close its gates for good. What does this mean for California's horse racing industry?