Stanford football: Former Syracuse QB’s transfer to The Farm could be important step for Cardinal
Justin Lamson is battling Ari Patu, Ashton Daniels to start, but his arrival was a significant portal move SAN FRANCISCO – Stanford football’s transfer portal has been mostly one-way traffic, with 17 key players leaving just this offseason. In contrast to previous years, there is an influx of new players this year, including offensive linemen…
Gilroy’s Nola Matthews rides soaring confidence into U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose
Matthews, whose specialty is the uneven bars, finished fourth in the U.S. Classic earlier this month SAN JOSE – Nola Matthews attended the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials at SAP Center and was mesmerized as she watched some of her favorite gymnasts compete for a spot on Team USA for the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Games.…
Splitting from Scientology, San Jose band releases first album in over 50 years
The story of “People!” told in documentary film at Cinequest. In the late 1960s, Geoff and Robbie Levin were living the rock ‘n’ roll dream. Their San Jose band, People!, had opened for The Doors and The Who, as well as appeared on Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” while their catchy single “I Love You” was…
Opinion: John Fisher couldn’t hide how he failed Oakland A’s
John Fisher came out from hiding and showed us why he never speaks in public John Fisher is a well-known media recluse. As a result, reading Fisher’s words for the first time since acquiring the Oakland A’s 18 years ago felt like a fever dream. Fisher’s canned responses in a Q&A with the Las Vegas…
Breaking down the 49ers’ position groups entering preseason finale vs. Chargers
49ers have a pretty good idea who will be on their 53-man roster going into Chargers game SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers play their final preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night, with only minor tweaks to a roster they believe is Super Bowl-caliber. After the quarterback hierarchy has been established,…
Updated Covid-19 vaccines are coming mid-September, officials say
Covid-According to CDC and FDA officials, 19 vaccines that have been tweaked to teach the body how to fight the current crop of circulating variants are now expected to hit drugstores and clinics in mid-September. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity about the US government’s preparations for the fall and winter respiratory virus seasons…
High school football: Former safety shines at quarterback in Westmont victory
Mason Pound shows dual-threat ability as Westmont withstands Del Mar rushing attack SAN JOSE, Calif. — On Thursday night, longtime Westmont coach Mark Kaanapu found his next dual-threat quarterback. He only needed to look in the secondary. Mason Pound started his senior season at center after spending his junior year as a safety. What are…
High school football: Los Gatos rolls in opener as AJ Minyard throws five TD passes
On a night of highlights, Los Gatos pulls away in second half to roll at home past Soquel LOS GATOS — For one of his two touchdowns, Jaylen Thomas juked past a slew of defenders. Henry Masters intercepted a pass and made certain he returned it for a pick-six. Scott Garwood scored three touchdowns. As…
Giannis says he won’t sign extension with Bucks yet, fueling Warriors speculation
Giannis Antetokounmpo said he isn’t sure about Milwaukee’s commitment to winning, leading many to wonder if the Warriors could acquire the two-time MVP The Warriors fan base has spent years hoping — really, wishcasting and pining — for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to join them. However, while that move has seemed extremely unlikely for…
