When the 2025-26 season started, General Manager Mike Grier knew that he needed to add a veteran defenseman who could move the puck and feed his group of dynamic young forwards. He also knew that the high-end defensive free agents weren’t going to run to San Jose, a team that is still a few years away from true contention. So the general manager had to get creative. He had to make offers to second-tier defensemen and players with the hopes that they might pan out in the end. Which is how the S...
The Golden State Warriors are considered a "live option" for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in free agency, per Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard.
The rich got richer on Monday after the Los Angeles Rams acquired the best defensive player in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers and the rest of the NFL had enough trouble slowing down Jared Verse and the Rams’ pass rush. Now, the rest of the league will have its hands full with Myles Garrett. […]
Aside from the potential coronation of Victor Wembanyama as the NBA's new king of the hill, the biggest thing to watch in the weeks ahead is the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. And while there's been all sorts of buzz about big-market like the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, we're now getting word from plugged-in insider Marc Stein that two teams are actually at the top of the chase, and one of them will shock you. More and more, with sources saying Miami (Heat) ...
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been linked to the Golden State Warriors for a few years now. Fans have repeatedly speculated that James would want to play with Warriors guard Stephen Curry before he retires. Similar to Curry, James has a close relationship with Warriors forward Draymond Green. The four-time MVP was handled […]
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Welcome to Tuesday everyone! Happy Lou Gehrig Day! The A’s are set to begin their next new series, hitting the road to take on the Chicago Cubs in the first of three mid-week contests. The Athletics are coming off a terrible 1-5 homestand that saw them drop from first place in the AL West to […]
The San Francisco 49ers are going to have a hectic Week 1. We already know they are traveling to Australia to face the Los Angeles Rams. Something to note is the deadline for the final 53-man roster. Typically, the date is on Tuesday following the final preseason game. In 2026, the date has been moved […]
The biggest news in San Francisco Giants promotions this week came on Sunday, when center fielder Jonah Cox was stunningly promoted to the Majors straight from AA Richmond. But it seems that the Cox move has kickstarted promotion season for the rest of the Giants Minor League Baseball players. Because on Monday — the off-day […]
Today’s Reflections What a roller-coaster in St. Louis. Saturday night, it looked like things were returning to normal. Then the old/new bats of the 10-loss days returned, and Jordan Wicks doesn’t appear to be more than AAAA quality starter. Maybe the Athletics and Giants can bring six games of rebounding for the Cubs. Jim Bowden […]
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final matchup is set. On Tuesday, the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes will begin their battle for the Cup in Game 1. The rest of the NHL, meanwhile, has already turned its attention to the looming offseason.
As part of their job, general managers listen to trade offers, even if they don't intend to make a roster move. In some cases, those inquiries materialize into headline deals, and that's exactly what happened on Monday.
Honoring the best of the overlooked.
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The San Francisco Giants made two roster decisions.
Ryan Borucki was designated for assignment after giving up at least one run in three straight appearances, pushing his ERA to 4.94 across 23.2 relief innings.
Jonah Cox was promoted directly from Double-A Richmond, skipping Triple-A Sacramento entirely, after one of the most eye-catching minor league stretches of the 2026 season.
I know there are a lot of reasons to question the some of the front office’s moves this year, but signing a ...
For 49ers, Rams’ Myles Garrett trade means more exhaustive game planning, less sleep (paywall)“The Rams added Garrett, who signed a four-year, $160 million extension last year, about a month after making what appeared to be a curious draft move that now could help them absorb Garrett’s contract in future seasons. The Rams used their No. […]
Andre Drummond shared his experiences competing against Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant when they teamed up with the Golden State Warriors. The two-time NBA All-Star center played for the Detroit Pistons then and faced the dynamic duo multiple times. Curry…
The Milwaukee Brewers are building a bit of a cushion at the top of the NL Central standings, and they were so dominant on Monday night — flashing some world-beating form in a 16-2 win over the San Francisco Giants at home. The Brewers now have a 36-21 record, and that’s despite the downturn in […]
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For their contest against the San Francisco Giants on Monday evening, the Milwaukee Brewers decided to return Shane Drohan to the starting rotation after a stint in the bullpen. Drohan would see four innings of work, earning five strikeouts with two walks on 68 total pitches while surrendering two runs on four hits; he earned […]
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Box Score It had been a long and difficult 0-for-21 skid for Brice Turang, who had seen his batting average drop from .291 down to .263 heading into Monday night’s game. That all changed as Turang snapped his skid with an opposite-field double in the first inning and ended up reaching base four times to […]
The Milwaukee Brewers added a nostalgic twist to Monday night’s matchup with the San Francisco Giants when Pablo Sanchez appeared at American Family Field. The Backyard Baseball icon quickly became part of the broadcast and the Brewers’ 16-2 rout in the series opener. Sanchez, the “Secret Weapon” from the Backyard Baseball universe, appeared as a […]
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Stephen Curry’s new 10-year deal with Li-Ning should accelerate the Chinese apparel company’s opportunities in the U.S. It will also notably boost the Golden State Warriors star’s opportunities in China, where he and his brand could continue to make millions long after he’s done playing. Curry announced the end of his sneaker free agency Monday […]
The basketball world lost one of its finest shotcallers on Monday, June 1, 2026. Hall of Fame coach with a penchant for defying odds, Rick Adelman passed away at the age of 79. The National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) and his former team, the Sacramento Kings confirmed the news. He leaves behind a basketball legacy […]
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Fans are monitoring the creaky situation of the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo as talks about a possible trade continue to heat up heading into next month’s NBA Draft. Multiple teams are reportedly planning to pursue Antetokounmpo, including the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics, the Portland Trail Blazers, […]
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Arizona forward Koa Peat was among the prospects who worked out for the Grizzlies on Monday, league sources tell Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal (Twitter link). Peat is a projected first-round pick, coming in at No. 25 on the latest big board from Jeremy Woo of ESPN and No. 18 on the big […]
Well, it’s time for a new series. I’m not sure if that’s the good news or the bad news, but the San Francisco Giants are in cheeseland for a quartet of games against the Milwaukee Brewers. It begins tonight, with right-hander Landen Roupp on the mound. Through 11 starts, Roupp is 3-3 with a 3.30 […]
Just several months after ending his contract with Under Armour, Stephen Curry landed a new shoe deal with a Chinese-based company, Li-Ning. While this new partnership offers more than just a shoe line, the Golden State Warriors star opened up about the future of his Curry Brand with Li-Ning. Overall, the 38-year-old guard seems excited […]
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