Richmond gymnast shines
Mika Webster-Longin, a gymnast from Richmond, is a shining star in gymnastics.
Bay Area gymnast heads to UCLA, dreams of Olympics
Mika Webster-Longin, a gymnast from Richmond, talks about re-discovering her love of the sport and her dream now of making an Olympic team.
Sports Focus: March 2024
This episode features basketball players from Napa Christian’s Prolific Prep who were named to the boys McDonald’s All American team, a gymnast with dreams of reaching the Olympics, a group of chess players organizing speed tournaments for Bay Area high schools, and the return of the wrestling program to Alameda High School after 40 years
Timeline of the Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara fallout
Here is a timeline of everything we know about Shohei Ohtani allegedly being a victim of "massive theft" and the Dodger star's longtime translator getting fired for allegations of illegal sports betting.
MLB investigating Shohei Ohtani amid Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal
MLB is investigating Shohei Ohtani after a pair of bombshell reports linked his longtime translator and friend Ippei Mizuhara of possibly being involved in an illegal betting scandal.
Female athletes sue NCAA, allege "serial" Title IX violations
A new lawsuit is taking aim at the NCAA's policies on transgender athletes. More than a dozen current and former athletes filed the suit, accusing the association of violating their rights under Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to compete in a swimming competition. At the national championships in 2022, Lia Thomas won the Women's 500-Yard Freestyle Event competing for the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas was the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division 1 Title in any sport. In the lawsuit, one of the plaintiffs, Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines says she tied for 5th place with Thomas in a different event but Thomas was handed the trophy instead of her. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the lawsuit and allegations with Shaun Fletcher, Professor of Public Relations and Sports Communication at San Jose State University.
Jalen Hurts pays for funeral of high school football player killed at house party: report
Philadelphia star quarterback Jalen Hurts paid the funeral expenses for a senior football player from his rival high school, according to a report by the NFL Network.
Giants sign CY Young winner Blake Snell to 2-year, $62 million deal
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night.
Giant loss: Team parting ways with long-time announcer Renel Brooks-Moon
Fans reacted with shock and outrage Monday after the San Francisco Giants released a statement saying that they are parting ways with their announcer of 24 years, Renel Brooks-Moon.
Fans gather across Bay Area to watch Bay FC win 1st game
Bay FC will play its first home game on March 30 against Houston at San Jose’s PayPal Park.
Ultimate frisbee team Oakland Spiders invite youth to join sport
The Oakland Spiders prioritize growing their sport by teaching the youth about ultimate frisbee. They want kids to have another sport to play in and possibly become a professional in it.
St. Mary's College, Stanford selected to play in March Madness
The scene in Moraga Sunday afternoon was nothing short of festive when the Gaels of St. Mary's College were selected for March Madness.
Oakland A's agree to being co-tenants with Roots, Soul soccer teams
The Oakland -Alameda County Coliseum Board unanimously approved a new proposal for the Oakland Coliseum on Friday, that did not center on baseball, but rather, a different kind of pitch.
Oakland Roots, Soul soccer teams to play at Coliseum
The Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams will play at the Coliseum in 2025-26.
Oakland Tech Bulldogs celebrate State Championship
For the first time in school history, the Oakland Tech Men's Basketball Team are the reigning state champs. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Claudine Wong are joined live in studio by the Bulldogs and Head Coach Karega Hart to celebrate their big win.
49er Deebo Samuel gets new jersey number 'No. 1'
49er wide receiver Deebo Samuel is switching from No. 19 to No. 1, which is what he wore in college at South Carolina.
St. Mary's punches ticket to the NCAA Tournament
St. Mary's beats Gonzaga to claim the WCC Championship and earn an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament
Steph Curry's injury keeps him out of Mavericks game
Steph Curry has been cleared to resume practicing with the Warriors, but his injured ankle will force him to miss at least one more game.
2 dogs die during Alaska Iditarod race, prompting call from PETA to end the competition
Two dogs have died during Alaska’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, making it the first time a dog has died during the competition in five years.
One beloved Bay Area golf course raising its fees
Cupertino is raising fees at one of its most beloved golf courses -- and golfers say it's on par with what the course needs.