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CEO Larry Baer, right, and the rest of the Giants’ ownership are at a crossroads and, at No. 2 in our rankings, will have to try harder to match the stewardship of Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, ... more CEO Larry Baer, right, and the rest of the Giants’ ownership are at a crossroads and, at No.
Warriors fan Dee Pangan dances with a cutout of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson during the second half of the NBA playoffs, Round 1, Game 2, between the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers on ... more Warriors fan Dee Pangan dances with a cutout of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson during the second half of the NBA playoffs, Round 1, Game 2, between the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Oracle Arena.
Fans sing the Mexican national anthem before the game. The NFL said games will be played in Mexico City through 2021. Fans sing the Mexican national anthem before the game. The NFL said games will be played in Mexico City through 2021. Top: 77,500 football fans — American football fans — cheer on the Raiders and Patriots. Above: Sofia Diaz De Cossio (left), Jonathan Triano, Luis Arguelles and Sergio Loya, fans from Veracruz, Mexico, .
New England Revolution defender Janusz Michallik, left, heads the ball as San Jose Clash forward Eric Wynalda keeps close during the first half of action in Foxboro, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998. New England Revolution defender Janusz Michallik, left, heads the ball as San Jose Clash forward Eric Wynalda keeps close during the first half of action in Foxboro, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998. U.S. Soccer is a mess. Eric Wynalda wants to fix it.
Ibtihaj Muhammad holds a Barbie doll in her likeness at the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Kings Theatre on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Ibtihaj Muhammad holds a Barbie doll in her likeness at the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Kings Theatre on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 13: U.S.
The Cardinal Newman team leaves the locker room before its first game since the fires, Oct. 23 against Rancho Cotate. Cardinal Newman faces Kennedy of Fremont on Friday night. The Cardinal Newman team leaves the locker room before its first game since the fires, Oct. 23 against Rancho Cotate. Cardinal Newman faces Kennedy of Fremont on Friday night. Cardinal Newman’s Dino Kahaulelio applauds first responders who were honored before a game against Rancho Cotate on Oct. 23.
Wolf House was nearly complete in 1913 when it was destroyed by fire. The Jack London park was more fortunate last month. Wolf House was nearly complete in 1913 when it was destroyed by fire. The Jack London park was more fortunate last month. The ruins of Wolf House, designed as a 26-room mansion, are one of the attractions at the Jack London State Historic Park. The ruins of Wolf House, designed as a 26-room mansion, are one of the attractions at the Jack London State Historic Park.
This undated photo provided by The Strong shows the three toys inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame Class of 2017, from top left, the Wiffle Ball, the paper airplane and the board game Clue. The trio was ... more This undated photo provided by The Strong shows the three toys inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame Class of 2017, from top left, the Wiffle Ball, the paper airplane and the board game Clue. The trio was honored at the upstate New York hall on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017.
A year of change and tumult came to a close in a satisfying way for the U.S. women’s national team Sunday night.And it was also satisfying for the just-shy-of-a-sellout crowd at Avaya Stadium, where the American players were treated, as usual, like rock stars by their squealing fans.The young players performed, the stars scored and the Americans rebounded from a mediocre performance in Vancouver against Canada on Thursday night to dominate their neighbor three days later, winning 3-1.
Golfers putt on the 18th green at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 before a formal announcement is made that the club will host the 2028 PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup in ... more Golfers putt on the 18th green at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 before a formal announcement is made that the club will host the 2028 PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup in 2032.
The 49ers, in landing Jimmy Garoppolo, did not get themselves an Aston Martin. A Volvo station wagon, maybe.The NFL’s only Aston Martin is Tom Brady.The Patriots’ quarterback recently announced a partnership with the British high-performance sports-car company. Aston Martin will produce a dozen Tom Brady Signature cars, each featuring his autograph and “TB12” logo. No doubt each car will have eye-black under the headlights. And self-deflating tires.
The Five Lakes Trail rises up from Alpine Meadows Ski Area to the ridge at 7,400 feet andthe Granite Chief Wilderness, which abuts an area proposed for a 13,000-foot gondola to connect Squaw Valley and Alpine .
What you'll see: The crystal days of fall on the coast can electrify the ocean views, as well as your experiences, at a series of five beaches on the southern San Mateo County coast. Location: Five state beaches, a mix of famous, not so famous and infamous, are within 25 miles of Half Moon Bay going south along Highway 1.The famous San Gregorio State Beach: If the parking is crowded, don’t worry. Just go the extra mile, literally.
If you want to take a break from our, at times, sluggish local football teams and watch fast-paced, high-level, heavy-contact competition, you might want to head to Avaya Stadium this weekend.The debut Silicon Valley Sevens International Rugby Tournament will take place in San Jose on Saturday and Sunday. The tournament features some of the top rugby sides in the world, including Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, England and Ireland.The U.S.
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) can't tag diving Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager in time during the third inning of Game 7 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 1, ... more Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) can't tag diving Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager in time during the third inning of Game 7 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles.
