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De La Salle's Hank Tripaldi hits two home runs for late mom, the second a two-out grand slam to win NorCal D1 title
A six-run rally in the final inning to win the last game of the season and a championship is a remarkable story on its own. But the crushing blow, a grand slam with two out by Hank Tripaldi, took De La Salle-Concord's improbable 11-8 Northern California Division 1 championship win at Valley ...
Zoom Diallo on why he left Curtis basketball legacy to play for Prolific Prep: 'To go down this path I want to, I have to sacrifice certain things'
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington - Even with a new home, Zoom Diallo couldn't stay away from his old digs. Curtis High School basketball has been a big part of his world for three seasons. He helped lead the Vikings to back-to-back Class 4A championships. Devin Whitten, his best friend in the ...
Cyclists Injured by Collapsing Fence on Berkeley Bike Path
Two East Bay couples are recovering after a construction fence collapsed on them during a bike ride in Berkeley, leading them to call for improved safety measures. The fence, supported only by concrete blocks, likely fell due to strong winds, causing injuries including a broken arm and wrist.
Mid-valley roundup: Drakes fall at Martinez
Despite a four-hit performance from Joseph Starick, the Marysville Drakes Independent Baseball Team lost for the second time in as many games Tuesday with a 18-8 defeat at Martinez. Joseph Starick, the Pacific Division’s top-hitter at .625, also drove in a run and scored once for the Drakes (3-2).
De La Salle golfers win second straight state title, shoot remarkable 9-under team score at Pebble Beach
There was no resting on their drivers or putters. De La Salle-Concord's golf team simply took it to another level by shooting a 9-under team score of 346 Wednesday at Pebble Beach Golf Course to win its second straight CIF State golf championship and third overall. Joshua Kim shot a ...
De La Salle, Tanner Griffith need nine innings to pull out wild 6-5 NorCal D1 semifinal win over Franklin-Elk Grove
CONCORD, Calif. — Five lead changes plus four ties between two prideful programs equalled one doozy of a high school baseball game at De La Salle High School on Thursday night. In the end, Tanner Griffith's single over the head of a drawn in outfield proved the game-winner with one out in the ...
Big Sur International Marathon named best marathon in California
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. — The votes are in and the Big Sur International Marathon has been named the best marathon in California. Video Player: Drone video of Big Sur International Marathon runners on Bixby Bridge. RaceRaves, an online race finder, has announced the winners of its 2023 “Runners Choice:...
Richmond Olympian to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Richmond resident Mary Anne O’Connor will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame—along with her teammates from the U.S.A.’s 1976 Women’s Olympic Basketball Team—on August 12. Together, the team will be members of the class of 2023. O’Connor and the team won a...
Documentary shines light on running club inside San Quentin
KTVU's Greg Lee spoke to Christine Yoo, the director of the documentary "26.2 to Life," and Jonathan Chiu, a man who ran five marathons while he was incarcerated inside San Quentin State Prison. The documentary makes its San Francisco Premiere this weeek at the San Francisco DocFest on Thursday.
Greenway Bike/Pedestrian Counter Sees Record Numbers in May
The Greenway path is highly trafficked, with an average of over 1,000 pedestrians and 800 cyclists using it on weekdays in May. May 18, Bike to Work/Wherever Day, was the most popular day for cyclists, with over 1,000 cyclists using the path, representing a 22% increase compared to the second most popular day.Visit here for more details.
Three Top Contributors Earn All-America Recognition
BERKELEY – The California women's water polo team placed three players on this year's ACWPC All-America Team, led by first-team selection Cecily Turner, the ACWPC announced Thursday. Senior goalkeeper Isabel Williams and junior Ruby Swadling were named to the second team and third team, respectively, with both earning their...
College notebook: Anna Zoia-Buescher named All-American to cap off stellar junior season for SSU softball
Sonoma State softball star Anna Zoia-Buescher added one final prestigious award to her trophy case last week on the heels of a career junior spring campaign. The Santa Rosa native and alum of Montgomery and Santa Rosa Junior College was named a consensus Second-Team All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, the organizations announced last Wednesday.
Smith Earns Second Straight All-America Honor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – California third baseman Makena Smith picked up another postseason honor on Wednesday, earning 2023 NFCA Third Team All-America recognition as announced by the association. Smith was named to both the All-Pac-12 and NFCA All-Pacific Region First Teams in the last month and is the first Golden...
Season opens for Sonoma Stompers
Sonoma’s very own Stompers baseball team opens a two-month season with an in-county rivalry match-up with the Petaluma Leghorns on May 31 at Arnold Field. General Manager Eduardo (Eddie) Mora-Loera is excited to have Orlando León Jr. on the mound for the Stompers. León, a junior at the U of Hawaii Hilo, was an All-Star in the CA Collegiate League last year for the local team. 2022 was the Stompers’ first year in the CACL. “Having college players, not professionals,” says Mora-Loera, “was a learning curve for everyone.”
Starting times announced for Cal Football non-conference games
There’s finally some clarity on the Cal Football schedule! Avoiding the week to week timings of the Pac 12 dropping kickoff times is a relief for the moment. Saturday, Sept. 2, Cal at North Texas, 1pm PST, ESPNU. Saturday, Sept. 9, Auburn at Cal, 7:30pm PST, ESPN. Saturday, Sept...
Cal Alum Callender Named To USMNT Roster
For the second time in 2023, California men's soccer alumnus Drake Callender was named to a U.S. Men's National Team roster, as the USMNT prepares to compete in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals. Callender, a goalkeeper for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer (MLS), was also called up to...
Top Storylines to Watch For During NASCAR Race Weekend in Sonoma
The stars of NASCAR are back in wine country next weekend, June 9-11, to deliver a thrilling race weekend in 2023. Here’s a look at five can't-miss storylines fans should keep an eye on at NASCAR weekend in Sonoma:. Larson’s Pole to Lose. 2021 Toyota/Save Mart 350 winner...
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