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Sports · May 2026 · 81 stories

Steve Kerr's Legacy Has Nothing to Do With His Ring Count

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Steve Kerr is leaving Golden State with four championships, a 715-win coaching record, and a reputation built on…

May 21, 2026

The Giants Are a Dumpster Fire, But Luis Arráez Is Out Here Playing Like a Star

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Let's not sugarcoat it: the 2025 Giants have been tough to watch.

May 20, 2026

The Valkyries Are Building Something — But Will SF Actually Show Up?

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The Golden State Valkyries are putting in work.

Mission BayMay 20, 2026

Steph Curry Wants Change — But Not Too Much Change

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The Warriors are at a crossroads, and Steph Curry is doing what Steph Curry always does: being the most rational person…

May 19, 2026

The 49ers' Draft Strategy: Just Call It the Washington Pipeline

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If you've been watching the 49ers' draft habits over the past few years, you might have noticed a pattern — and no…

May 19, 2026

Bay Area Goes Three-for-Three on Women's Pro Sports — And That's a Market Win

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The Bay Area is about to become one of just three markets in the country — alongside New York and Seattle — to host…

May 19, 2026

The Valkyries' Miela Sowah Has the Ugliest Beautiful Shot in the WNBA

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Look, we're not going to sit here and tell you that Golden State Valkyries guard Miela Sowah has textbook shooting form.

May 19, 2026

Forget the Big League Blues: The Giants' Future Is Brewing in the Minors

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Look, we get it. Watching the Giants' major league roster right now feels a bit like watching City Hall try to balance…

May 18, 2026

Bay Area Golf Classic 2026: Danville Tees Up for Another Round

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The Bay Area Golf Classic is set to return to Danville in 2026, and honestly, we don't have a ton of details yet — but…

May 18, 2026

Want Valkyries Tickets Without Getting Fleeced? Here's the Play.

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The Golden State Valkyries are the hottest new ticket in town, and if you've tried to snag seats at Chase Center this…

Mission BayMay 17, 2026

The Valkyries Have a Frontcourt Problem and No Time to Fix It

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San Francisco's newest pro sports franchise hasn't even finished its debut season, and the Golden State Valkyries are…

May 17, 2026

The Bay Bridge Series Is Dead. Sacramento Killed It.

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Pour one out for the Bay Bridge Series, folks.

May 17, 2026

The Giants' Catching Job Is Daniel Susac's to Lose

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The San Francisco Giants have a catcher competition on their hands — or at least, that's the polite way to frame it.

May 16, 2026

Steve Kerr Signs On to Manage the Warriors' Graceful Decline

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Steve Kerr just signed a two-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, and the framing tells you everything you need to…

May 16, 2026

Steve Kerr Is Back. Now Comes the Hard Part.

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Steve Kerr is officially back on the sidelines for another season, and by all accounts, he's energized.

May 16, 2026

The Giants' Bryce Eldridge Problem Is a Good Problem — If They Don't Blow It

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The San Francisco Giants have a shiny new toy in Bryce Eldridge, their top prospect and the kind of young talent that's…

May 15, 2026

Stanford Women's Basketball Has a Problem, and It's Not the Bracket

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Stanford women's basketball was once the gold standard — a program synonymous with excellence, discipline, and…

May 15, 2026

Alysa Liu's Post-Gold Whirlwind: A Bay Area Kid Cashes In on Olympic Glory

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Eighty-seven days after Alysa Liu stood atop the Olympic podium in Milan, the Richmond-raised figure skater is living…

May 14, 2026

The 49ers' 2026 Schedule Is a Frequent Flyer's Nightmare

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Hope the Niners invested in some good neck pillows, because their 2026 schedule reads less like an NFL season and more…

May 14, 2026

The Giants' Best Roster Move This Year Might Be a Friendship That Started in '77

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Forget the trade deadline rumors and bullpen drama for a moment.

May 14, 2026

49ers Roster Projection: Shanahan's Betting Big on the Rookies

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Training camp is still a ways off, but it's never too early to start gaming out what the 49ers' 53-man roster might…

May 13, 2026

31 National Titles and You've Probably Never Heard of Him

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Quick — name the most successful college coach in Bay Area history.

May 13, 2026

The Giants Keep Punching the Dodgers in the Mouth and We're Here For It

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Look, we don't pretend to be a sports desk.

May 13, 2026

The Warriors Are Building a Sports Empire — And It Might Actually Be Smart Business

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Love them or hate them, the Warriors aren't just running a basketball team anymore — they're running a conglomerate.

May 13, 2026