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A's fans show up for preseason as team's long run in Oakland may be coming to an end
With the chances for the Oakland A's staying in the East Bay long gone, this year's pre-season feels like the beginning of the end for the team's Bay Area run."Dad, how long have we been coming out here," Aaron Hangman asked."I've been coming here since before you were even born," he replied.For the Hangman family, the A's have been a generational affair. They went to kick off the season with some tailgating. But when they got there, the new hours took them by surprise."We were confused with the two hours," Aaron Hangman explained. "We thought we were able to get...
A's fans plan protest tailgate to kick off a "Summer of Boycott"
As baseball season officially begins, it could also be the final season the Oakland A's play at the Coliseum. The team is planning to move to Las Vegas and many frustrated A's fans are planning on staging an Opening Day protest to mark the occasion. The action is being organized by the fan group "Last Dive Bar" which is urging fans to skip the game and join a protest tailgate in parking lot ...
Bay Bridge series far less festive with A's future uncertain
The Bay Bridge series resumed in Oakland on Monday with the Giants and A's playing at the Oakland Coliseum just days before the start of the regular season. But the mood at the friendly rivalry game was noticeably far less festive for A's fans as a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the team's future.
Baseball Game Recap: Hayward Farmers vs. Castro Valley Trojans
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Hayward's offense. Their rough 19-0 loss to the Castro Valley Trojans on Wednesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hayward of the 8-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
New Stanford basketball coach cries while talking about resources school can provide his special needs son
(KRON) — New Stanford men’s basketball coach Kyle Smith sees the school as his dream job — not just for what could happen on the court, but also for how the university can help his family. At his introductory press conference on Wednesday, Smith was moved to tears when talking about how Stanford can help […]
Horse racing fans may still have a place to go after closure of Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley
Horse racing is not for long at Golden Gate Fields, but the livelihood for many who work at the track may have been salvaged last week in Sacramento. In a Thursday vote that could save the sport in Northern California, the California Horse Racing Board allocated 26 dates this fall to Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. The Pleasanton group still must finalize licensing with the state board, though vice-chairman Oscar Gonzales Jr. said he was “confident the application would be accepted.”
2024 NCAA Women's Tournament winners, losers: Caitlin Clark powers Iowa to Sweet 16, Pac-12 going out strong
Although the top seeds are still dancing, the first and second rounds of the 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament were not short of excitement and nail-biting finishes. Just like they have all season, the top-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks are taking care of business, but not everyone is cruising through March like Dawn Staley's team.
San Francisco pickleball players clash with nearby Presidio Heights mansion owners
San Francisco's upscale Presidio Heights neighborhood has become the site of a turf war between multi-million dollar mansion owners and a growing pickleball community.At issue are six pickleball courts at Presidio Wall Playground. Players say the city's decision to close courts following complaints by a handful of wealthy residents is 'outrageous'. They're pushing back, in a very loud way. "People love pickleball. They love pickleball and these courts are the ones they want to take away," said Lisa Shaw. Once an avid tennis player, Shaw is not relinquishing the courts without a fight. "It's really all about...
This week in Oakland: Opening Day boycott block party and Easter at Fairyland and Jack London Square
Mother Nature is threatening the East Bay with a chance of rain all through the week, so keep those raincoats and umbrellas handy for any outdoor egg hunts or other activities. Besides Easter events, we are also highlighting the boycott block party coinciding with Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, when loyal Oakland fans will gather to denounce the Athletics’ upcoming move to Las Vegas. There’s also a bull riding competition and a night of R&B dancing.
Electrify E-Skate (ESK8) League 2024 National Points Championship Hits 4 Cities
The Electrify E-Skate (ESK8) League hosts four events, including a National Championship, spanning across four vibrant cities: Phoenix, Long Beach, San Francisco, and New York, providing elite-level competition for electric skateboarders across the nation. The Series offers competition with practice, qualifying, and multiple heats leading to the final event, featuring...
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