SPORTS

• RAMP has learned of several major layoffs inside Cumulus Sports-Talk KNBR (680/104.5)/San Francisco — The San Francisco Chronicle reports that longtime morning co-host Paul “Pauly Mac” McCaffrey is out, along with producer Erik Engle, along with evening host and former MLB player F.P. Santangelo, who broke his own news Wednesday afternoon, via X: “I was informed today that due to budget cuts there will no longer be a 6-10pm show.” He’s right — the station is now airing CBS Sports Radio programming from 6-10pm as well as overnights. The status of Brian Murphy, McCaffrey’s co-host since 2005 is unclear, as is the status of the show’s Sr. Producer Markus Boucher.

Earlier this week, KNBR underwent a round of layoffs, affecting a pair of programs on the Bay Area sports station, including the departure of longtime morning host Paul McCaffrey. His longtime partner — Brian Murphy — has taken to X to share his thoughts. In a thread to...

BERKELEY – The California men's basketball team will be back on its home court for the first time in more than two weeks when it hosts Santa Clara on Saturday afternoon. Tipoff from inside Haas Pavilion is set for 4 p.m. PST on the Pac-12 Network, following the Cal women's basketball game against Saint Mary's at noon.

The Dordt University men's track and field team will begin its indoor season at the SDSU Holiday Invitational / Multi in Brookings, South Dakota. The event, organized by South Dakota State University, is scheduled for Friday, Dec.1 at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. This is the first of two meets before the Christmas break and one of six in preparation for the GPAC Indoor Championship on Feb. 16-17.

Sometime the grass isn't always greener. A fresh new path might be filled with pot holes or rocks or a bulldozer heading in your direction. .  With the possibility of playing Sac-Joaquin Section power Folsom a fourth time over 15 months, De La Salle football coach Justin Alumbaugh was pleased ...

Bryce James returned to the court Wednesday night, once again playing for Sierra Canyon High School (Chatsworth, California), after a pair of transfers leading into his junior season. James logged 15 minutes and scored six points off the bench with three assists, two steals and one block in the commanding 86-24 win over Moorpark High School at home. Savannah James, Bryce's mother, was sitting courtside while his dad, LeBron James, was playing in a game of his own as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 133-107 on the road.

SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of San Francisco women's basketball team (2-5) travels north when it faces off against Washington (7-0) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in a non-conference matchup at Alaska Airline Arena. GAME 8 DETAILS:. Date: December 2, 2023. Time: 1 p.m. Opponent: Washington. Site:...

Construction at the Crocker Amazon Soccer Fields is underway. The focus is currently on expanding the Geneva parking lot and installing a new rain garden. Sidewalk repair and paving improvements have necessitated temporary detours around the soccer complex. Signs have been placed to guide pedestrians around the construction areas.

For the second straight season, the California Golden Bears will have to replace a starting linebacker who left for the Portal. Starting ILB and leading tackler Kaleb Elarms-Orr announced Friday that he will be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Elarms-Orr had a breakout redshirt sophomore season this fall, totaling a...

Next week, from 12/4 to 12/8, is Winter Week 2023. The winter-themed dress-up days are:. According to the poll on our website, most students are most excited for “Anything but a Backpack Day”. Freshman Audrey Corbett said, “I’m most excited for this day because it sounds fun, and I’m excited to see what people come up with to use as a backpack.” Hailey Huffman also said she’s excited to see what other people come up with, but she’s also excited because it’s “different than previous themes.” However, the poll shows that other students are still most excited for other days, too. Freshman Carly Carbaugh said, “I’m most excited for Polar Express Day because I can wear PJs.” Others dress-up days are generating excitement, as well. JOne junior said she she’s most excited for Holiday Character Day because she “wants to be Santa and put my Christmas hats to use.” Overall, students seem excited for all the dress-up days, so this year’s Winter Week could be wildly popular.

Senior Leo Shetler remembers feeling as if his heart stopped as he looked down at his ringing phone in early October. He saw the caller ID display Brandon Shald, the assistant rowing coach at UC Berkeley. With the coach reaching out to his mom first, he knew an offer to be on the school’s rowing team was coming.

🎾🎉 Sat, Dec 02 · 2pm - 5pm - Mark your calendars, sports enthusiasts, as the much-anticipated Padel Exhibition & Beginner Open Play is just around the corner! This thrilling event is set to take place at the scenic Park Padel The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105.

MINNEAPOLIS – The No. 4 California men's swimming & diving team had a terrific start to the Minnesota Invitational on Wednesday, winning both relays and recording a pair of NCAA A qualifying times. In the opening event of the meet, the 200-yard medley relay, the Golden Bears had the...

It's a mantra Strathmore High football coach Jeromy Blackwell preaches all the time that has become a philosophy the Spartans live by. “1-0, that's all that matters” is Blackwell's and the Spartans philosophy. The next game is all that matters. This week it's the Northern California Regional 7A State...

The Piedmont High School boys soccer program will be hard-pressed to be better than it has been the past couple of years. The Highlanders have won back-to-back North Coast Section Division 4 championships. First off, a lot of talented seniors have departed from last year’s team. Second, thanks to its...

MINNEAPOLIS – Day two of the Minnesota Invitational saw the No. 4 California men's swimming & diving team turn in some impressive individual performances at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. The Golden Bears had five athletes reach the podium, with Gabriel Jett, Destin Lasco, and Jack Alexy winning their respective events. Cal wrapped up the day by taking first and second in the 200-yard free relay.

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Thrive City in San Francisco! Enjoy highlights from the Warriors' free community celebration, featuring a tree lighting ceremony, snow flurries, local musicians, and a special performance by hip-hop legend Daryl McDaniels of Run DMC.

Cal vs. TBA | 4:00 P.M. PT (with win Friday) The two-time reigning national champion California men's water polo team heads to Los Angeles this weekend for the NCAA Championship hosted by USC. The Golden Bears carry the No. 2 seed into the final weekend of their 2023 campaign, which begins Friday with a quarterfinal matchup against Fordham. A win over the Rams will place Cal in the semifinals against either No. 3 USC or San Jose State. The championship game will take place on Sunday, Dec. 3 and will air on ESPNU.

Athletics is a crucial part of many high school students’ daily schedules. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 57% of high school students play on at least one sports team. As athletics continue to play major roles in students’ lives, advances in sports-related technology have greatly improved the quality of games and practices. For Braedon McIntyre, tennis player and senior, technology is an integral part of his practice routine.

MINNEAPOLIS - Mia Motekaitis and Ava Chavez were individual winners and the No. 13 California women's swimming & diving team registered an NCAA A-cut time in the 200-yard freestyle relay on the second night of the Minnesota Invitational on Thursday at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. Motekaitis, who was...