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.

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.

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.