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.

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.

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

Algeria and Jordan meet at Levi’s Stadium in a Group J match that could reshape both teams’ World Cup hopes after contrasting opening results. Local transit and security plans are already on alert.

MLB warned three Giants pitchers after they wrote Genesis references on Pride caps at Oracle Park; the team apologized and the league said writing on uniforms is prohibited.

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.

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.