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Valkyries Parade Helps Muni and BART Break Records, Too
Muni logged just over 600,000 trips on Wednesday, its busiest single day since the pandemic, as fans rode to the Valkyries championship parade, SFMTA communications director Parisa Safarzadeh said. BART also set a single-day post-pandemic ridership record that day.
Golden State Warriors Big Man Kristaps Porziņģis to 'Step Away' From NBA Indefinitely
Kristaps Porziņģis said in a statement Friday that lingering health issues will keep him away from the NBA indefinitely, and that he wants to find a solution that makes sense on a trade or buyout. The Warriors and Porziņģis are expected to explore trade options over the next few months, NBC Bay Area reports.
Yesterday2 stories →
Brandon Aiyuk swore he’d never deal with the 49ers again. Then he showed up
Brandon Aiyuk reported to the 49ers' facility on Friday, ending a public feud with the team that ran through the past two seasons. The wide receiver has not played since tearing three knee ligaments in October 2024.
Kawakami: Why the Warriors are winning without Porzingis and other causes/effects
The Warriors are winning without Kristaps Porzingis, with rookie Yaxel Lendeborg seizing his opportunity and Georges Niang settling in as a role player, according to the Standard's Tim Kawakami. The team also does not have to rush Jimmy Butler back.
Friday, November 6, 20262 stories →
Kaeden Kent opens up about joining his dad’s Giants: ‘I want to be like him’
Kaeden Kent, the son of Jeff Kent, was traded from the New York Yankees to the Giants and discussed the move in an interview before an Arizona Fall League game. He said he wants to be like his father.
The 49ers have Nick Bosa and DeForest Buckner back. Now they need their next Dee Ford
Nick Bosa and DeForest Buckner are back on the 49ers' defensive line, and rookie pass rusher Romello Height thinks he can add the edge speed the team has missed since Dee Ford left.
Thursday, November 5, 20261 story →
Valkyries Parade Draws Thousands to San Francisco’s Embarcadero for WNBA Championship Celebration
Thousands of fans lined the Embarcadero on Wednesday to celebrate the Golden State Valkyries' WNBA championship. The team beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 to win the title in its second season, the fastest an expansion team has done it. Players rode violet buses, danced and threw merchandise to the crowd.
Tuesday, November 3, 20261 story →
Gabby Williams said she received death threats for supporting transgender athletes
Gabby Williams, the Valkyries star named Finals MVP after Golden State won its first WNBA title, said she received death threats for supporting transgender athletes, the Standard reports. She thanked Bay Area fans who let her "be myself."
Monday, November 2, 20262 stories →
SF will throw the WNBA champion Valkyries a parade Wednesday. Here’s what to know
San Francisco will hold a parade for the WNBA champion Valkyries on Wednesday, marching from the Ferry Building toward Oracle Park with the trophy, the Standard reports. The route brings street closures and transit changes.
Can the Warriors trade, cut, or stop paying Kristaps Porzingis? Here’s what’s on the table
Center Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely, leaving the Warriors thin at center, and the team faces options to trade him, cut him or stop paying him, the Standard reports.
Sunday, November 1, 20263 stories →
The Valkyries are champions: Gabby Williams takes over, and Golden State shocks the WNBA
The Golden State Valkyries won Game 7 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center, taking the franchise's first championship in its second season.
Gabby Williams named WNBA Finals MVP after record-setting Game 7 performance
Gabby Williams was named the WNBA Finals MVP after scoring 28 points in the second half of Game 7, a playoff record for a half, the Standard reports.
Luka Doncic came for revenge on Yaxel Lendeborg. The Warriors had other plans
The Warriors beat the Lakers in their biggest comeback since 2015, holding Luka Doncic in check, the Standard reports.
Saturday, October 31, 20261 story →
‘Here for the Valks’: Golden State and Atlanta Dream Return to SF for WNBA Finals Game 7
The Valkyries lost Game 6 of the WNBA Finals to the Atlanta Dream in Atlanta and will host Game 7 on Saturday at Chase Center. Either team would win its first championship.
Thursday, October 29, 20262 stories →
How Natalie Nakase’s lineup shakeup changed the WNBA Finals
The Standard looks at how Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase's decision to change her starting lineup helped Golden State find its edge in the WNBA Finals.
Wake-up call: where to watch the Valkyries’ surprisingly early WNBA Finals game
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream starts at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time Thursday, and the Standard lists places to watch it.
Wednesday, October 28, 20261 story →
The 49ers answer the Seahawks’ splash with a trade for DeForest Buckner
The 49ers agreed to trade for defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, bringing him back to the team hours after Seattle acquired guard Quenton Nelson from the Colts, the Standard reports. San Francisco is 6-1 going into its bye week.
Tuesday, October 27, 20263 stories →
One win away: Stokes, Burton, and suffocating defense put Valkyries on brink of title
Kiah Stokes made three 3-pointers and Veronica Burton scored inside as the Golden State Valkyries won Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the Standard reports. Golden State is one win from the title.
49ers owner Jed York returns to an Atlanta game after his suspension
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York attended the team's game in Atlanta on Sunday, his first appearance at a game this season, World Journal reports, citing the Mercury News. The NFL suspended him six games after police in Ohio arrested him in August during a sex-work sting.
The WNBA is making fans choose between work and a Valkyries Finals game
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream starts Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time, the Standard reports. The start time puts the game in the middle of the workday for Bay Area fans.
Monday, October 26, 20261 story →
The 49ers’ first loss: Brutal turnovers and bad penalties cost San Francisco in Atlanta
The 49ers lost 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, their first defeat of the season, the Standard reports. Turnovers and penalties cost San Francisco, which fell to 6-1.
Sunday, October 25, 20262 stories →
Valkyries Win Game 4 in Atlanta to Tie WNBA Finals Series 2-2
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 in Game 4 on Saturday in Atlanta, tying the WNBA Finals at two games apiece, KQED reports. The series returns to San Francisco for Game 5 on Monday, and guard Tiffany Hayes told reporters fans there need to 'get loud, get ready.'
In a home opener to forget, the Warriors’ meltdown is one to remember
The Memphis Grizzlies went on a 17-0 run in the fourth quarter to stun the Warriors in Golden State's home opener, the Standard reports. The Warriors had led by 12 points with 3:47 remaining.
Saturday, October 24, 20261 story →
‘I had to get out of my comfort zone’: Inside Gabby Williams’ WNBA Finals rallying cry
Golden State Valkyries star Gabby Williams, whose team trails Atlanta 2-1 in the WNBA Finals, told the Standard she has had to get out of her comfort zone as a leader. She is known for leading by example.
Friday, October 23, 20261 story →
Valkyries Fans Take Dream Loss in Stride, Prepare to Rally for Game 4
Golden State Valkyries fans who traveled to Atlanta said the Game 3 loss to the Dream would not stop the team, now down 2-1 in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals. Fans praised the team's effort and prepared for Game 4, KQED reports.
Thursday, October 22, 20261 story →
Golden State drops first game in Atlanta by 26 points, trail Dream in WNBA Finals
The Valkyries lost Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta by 26 points, falling behind 2-1 in the best-of-seven series, Mission Local reports. It was Golden State's second straight blowout loss.
Tuesday, October 20, 20262 stories →
Valkyries Fall to Dream, 65-79 in Game 2 of WNBA Finals
Atlanta beat Golden State 79-65 at Chase Center on Monday, leaving the WNBA Finals tied at one game apiece, KQED reports. Angel Reese had 30 points and 16 rebounds for the Dream and became the youngest player in WNBA history with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in a Finals game.
The 6-0 49ers: Evans’ injury, Purdy’s history, Mustapha’s stops, and a nail-biting finish
The 49ers led 20-3 at halftime and finished with a narrow win to reach 6-0, according to the Standard. Receiver Mike Evans left with an Achilles injury, leaving Brock Purdy's offense without its top target.
Monday, October 19, 20261 story →
The opposite of primetime: The WNBA Finals schedule is making Valkyries fans work for it
The WNBA Finals schedule has the Valkyries playing at times that make it hard for fans to attend, the Standard reports. The piece says the logistics create friction but should not overshadow the series.
Sunday, October 18, 20264 stories →
Gabby Williams scores 26 points, Valkyries pull off Game 1 comeback to beat Dream
Golden State beat Atlanta 68-64 at Chase Center on Saturday for the first WNBA Finals win in franchise history. Gabby Williams scored 26 points and made all six of her free throws in the final 2:15.
Going to Cheer for the Valkyries This Saturday? Stop by ‘Boohalla’
A couple in the Inner Richmond built a Halloween display of skeletons in Valkyries purple at Third Avenue and Clement Street, with pun-filled tributes to players and coach Natalie Nakase. They call it "Boohalla," after the Ballhalla nickname for Chase Center during games.
49ers vs. Commanders: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions
Washington's pass defense has been poor this season, but the Standard's preview says Kyle Shanahan's offense may have to lean on the run to win Monday's game.
Chinese basketball league holds its first finals at Chase Center
The North California Chinese Culture and Athletic Federation held its men's and women's basketball finals at Chase Center, the first time in the group's 24 years that it has used an NBA arena. SMG won the women's title and NKC won the men's.
Saturday, October 17, 20261 story →
Golden State Valkyries hosting Game 1 of WNBA Finals Saturday at Chase Center
The Golden State Valkyries open the best-of-seven WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on Saturday, with tipoff at 12:30 p.m. and Game 2 on Monday at 5 p.m.; the cheapest listed ticket for Game 1 was more than $250 on Ticketmaster, the team's official resale partner.
Thursday, October 15, 20261 story →
Four arrested in connection with shooting of 49ers’ White at SF nightclub
Four people connected to the February shooting of 49ers defensive end Keion White at a Mission District nightclub have been arrested, the district attorney announced. The arrests came out of an operation the Standard describes as "Operation D-Line."
Sunday, October 11, 20261 story →
Golden State Valkyries Advance to WNBA Finals After Sweeping Las Vegas Aces
The Golden State Valkyries beat the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in overtime Friday to sweep their semifinal series 3-0 and reach the WNBA Finals. Fans at a watch party at Standard Deviant Brewing in the Mission celebrated the win, and the team opens the finals against the Atlanta Dream on Oct. 17 at Chase Center.
Monday, October 5, 20261 story →
Valkyries take first game against Aces in dominant win
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Las Vegas Aces in the first game of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday. Golden State leads the best-of-five series 1-0.
Monday, September 28, 20261 story →
Valkyries win first playoff game in franchise history in blowout fashion
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings for the first playoff win in franchise history. The team plays again in Dallas on Wednesday.
Monday, September 21, 20261 story →
Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper diagnosed with throat cancer
Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper said he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Kuiper, 76, said he plans to return to the broadcast booth this week alongside his partner Mike Krukow, who is retiring at the end of the season.
Monday, September 14, 20261 story →
There’s a sorta crazy plan to turn SF’s dead mall into a sports mecca
Urban Land Development and TMG Partners submitted a bid for the San Francisco Centre that would turn the largely empty downtown mall into a multilevel sports complex built around basketball. A high school with a sports focus is part of the plan.
Sunday, September 13, 20261 story →
Giants outfield prospect Scott Bandura to join team in San Francisco
Scott Bandura, an outfielder in the Giants' farm system, is joining the major league team in San Francisco. The Princeton product has hit 13 home runs and stolen 34 bases across two minor league levels this season.
Tuesday, September 8, 20261 story →
Sleep Scientists Excited to Study Results of This Week's 49ers-Rams Game in Australia
Sleep scientists say this week's 49ers-Rams game in Melbourne offers a natural experiment in long-distance travel and jet lag. The 49ers arrived a week early, while the Rams plan to fly in the night before the game.
Monday, September 7, 20262 stories →
Natalie Nakase, Kaitlyn Chen, and the underdog mentality driving the Valkyries
A profile looks at how Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase's own experience of being underestimated shaped her work with point guard Kaitlyn Chen. Chen has become a key contributor for the team.
A postcard from Australia: Will the 49ers’ 8,000-mile head start on the Rams pay off?
The 49ers have spent a full week in Melbourne before their season opener against the Rams, while Los Angeles is the designated home team. The article looks at whether San Francisco's early arrival in Australia gives the team an edge.
Thursday, September 3, 20261 story →
Lowell High Coach Put on Leave, Games Forfeited Following Racist Incident Involving Baseball Team
Lowell High's varsity baseball coach has been placed on leave and games were forfeited after investigators found players directed racist taunts at Black and Latino athletes during a spring championship game, according to SFist. The team had been allowed to finish its season before the penalties were announced.
Wednesday, September 2, 20261 story →
SF Varsity Baseball Team to Forfeit 3 Games, Remove Coaches After Investigation
Lowell High School’s varsity baseball team will forfeit three games next spring, and its coaching staff has been removed after an athletic conference investigation found violations. San Francisco Unified said the coaches had been on leave since May, when the San Francisco Chronicle reported allegations of unsportsmanlike conduct at a junior varsity championship game.
Tuesday, September 1, 20262 stories →
Inside the 49ers’ changing power structure: Here’s who’s calling the shots
The 49ers' front office has undergone shifts in power, including Al Guido's promotion in February and Paraag Marathe's decision to focus on European soccer operations, according to The San Francisco Standard. The article explains who now holds influence in the franchise.
49ers roster gymnastics: How they’re building as much depth as possible before Australia
The 49ers signed 14 players to their practice squad Monday, after acquiring offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson ahead of the roster cutdown. The moves are part of an effort to add depth before the team's trip to Australia.
Monday, August 31, 20262 stories →
49ers set 53-man roster: Who’s on the team and why changes are expected
The 49ers have set their 53-man roster, with general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan working to address depth at key positions. The San Francisco Standard reports more changes are expected.
Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent explain their healing hug: ‘Replaying the whole dugout thing’
Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent hugged at a ceremony retiring Kent's No. 21. The former Giants teammates said they were replaying the old dugout incident.