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Brent Brennan hired as Arizona head coach, multiple sources confirm

January 16, 2024 12:19 PM Derrick Ow

TUSCON, Ariz. (KION-TV)- After seven seasons in San Jose, Brent Brennan will be returning to a familiar place in the dessert. The San Jose State head…

Monterey Amberjacks returning in 2025

November 14, 2023 12:19 PM Ricardo Tovar, Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 15, 2024 AT 4:50 PM- The Monterey Amberjacks will be returning to Sollecito Park, but not for the 2024…

Brock Purdy’s younger brother commits to play football at San Jose State

January 15, 2024 1:01 PM Derrick Ow

Written by Bailey O’Carroll and KTVU staff SAN JOSE, CA, (FOX-35)- Chubba Purdy, the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock…

Parade in Capitola celebrating Soquel High’s historic state football championship win

January 13, 2024 5:13 PM Lindsey Selzer

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A celebratory day in Capitola as a parade was held Saturday morning in honor of Soquel High School winning the CIF 4AA…

Rafael Baca re-signs with Monterey Bay F.C. on a two-year deal

January 10, 2024 12:39 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Bay F.C. checked off a major box on their offseason list on Wednesday. The club announced that Rafael Baca has…

Oakland City Council members request explanation from A’s about canceled minor league game

January 9, 2024 2:15 PM Derrick Ow

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)- Two council members from the City of Oakland have mailed a letter to Oakland Athletics President Dave Kaval expressing their…

Multiple changes coming to this year’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, select pro athletes to play and purse increases to $20 million

January 3, 2024 3:39 PM Derrick Ow

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- As the PGA Tour season kicks off this week in Maui, many local golf fans are looking forward to the first week in…

Soquel High School Football team to have parade on January 13 to celebrate their first state title

January 2, 2024 6:47 PM Derrick Ow

SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Soquel Knights will get their chance to celebrate their first state title with the community. The Santa Cruz City…

Christmas game rough for 49ers fans in Santa Clara

December 26, 2023 12:09 PM FOX 35

BY ZAK SOS and KTVU Staff SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Niners fans were dejected on Christmas Day as they watched the Baltimore Ravens heading home…

Jokic a perfect 18-of-18 from free-throw line, draws ire of Kerr, as Nuggets beat Warriors 120-114

December 25, 2023 2:18 PM Associated Press

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic’s frequent parade to the free-throw line was a sore subject for Steve Kerr. The…

Monterey Bay F.C. releases 2024 schedule, home games will be televised on KION

December 18, 2023 3:21 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is never too early to start getting hyped up for soccer season. Monterey Bay F.C. announced their 2024 USL Championship…

McCaffrey scores 3 TDs and 49ers clinch NFC West with 45-29 rout of Cardinals for 6th straight win

December 17, 2023 4:23 PM Associated Press

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Deebo Samuel was stunned to be so wide open for San Francisco’s first touchdown of…

NBA suspends Draymond Green indefinitely

December 13, 2023 5:27 PM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, (KION-TV)- The NBA has announced that they have suspended Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green indefinitely on Wednesday…

Jung Hoo Lee agrees to six-year, $113 million deal with San Francisco Giants, per report

December 12, 2023 4:08 PM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Francisco Giants may have finally gotten their big ticket free agent. The G-Men and outfielder Jung Hoo Lee…

Samuel scores 2 TDs, Purdy throws for career-best 368 yards as 49ers beat Seahawks 28-16

December 10, 2023 4:19 PM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy has an embarrassment of riches surrounding him on San Francisco’s…

Palma, Soquel secure first state football titles

December 9, 2023 8:19 PM Maxwell Glenn

PASADENA, Calif. (KION) – At Pasadena City College, two central coast teams made history in their respective counties. Soquel became the first team…

Knights, Chieftains advance to State Championships

December 1, 2023 3:51 PM Maxwell Glenn

SOQUEL, Calif. (KION) – Soquel and Palma are headed to State. Both football teams are aiming to take home the first state football title in school…

KNBR radio cuts staff, including host Paul McCaffrey

November 30, 2023 3:02 PM FOX 35

BY KTVU STAFF SAN FRANCISCO, (FOX-35) – Sports radio station KNBR announced on Wednesday a series of staffing cuts that affect both morning and…

Hugh Roberts II thanks Monterey Bay F.C. fans after having contract option declined

November 28, 2023 4:29 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 30, 2023 AT 12:27 PM- Former Monterey Bay F.C. defender Hugh Roberts II shared a statement to KION on…

‘Turkey, family… football’: NFL pays tribute to the great John Madden during Thanksgiving Day games

November 23, 2023 12:53 PM FOX 35

Written by Freddy Brewster OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- The NFL is paying tribute to legendary sports announcer and former Oakland Raiders coach John…

North Salinas High School students gain hands-on experience in athletic training

November 17, 2023 4:25 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – At North Salinas High School, the Viking Sports Medicine Program gives students a unique chance to gain real-world…

Draymond Green suspended five games by the NBA

November 15, 2023 5:35 PM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, (KION-TV)- The NBA announced that Draymond Green has been given a five-game suspension according to multiple league sources. Green was…

Monterey Bay FC steps away from the soccer field to volunteer in the Food Bank for Thanksgiving

November 13, 2023 5:05 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thousands of low-income families on the Central Coast seek food during the holidays. Some families turn to local food…

Friday night doubleheader kicks off first round of CCS Football Playoffs

November 10, 2023 3:50 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – On the first night of the CCS Playoffs, Rabobank Stadium hosted not one but two games featuring local high school football…

Orlando Johnson, former Palma High School and UCSB basketball standout, returns to UCSB as member of ESPN+ broadcast team

November 10, 2023 2:44 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Orlando Johnson is back at UC-Santa Barbara, but this time performing off the court as a member of the ESPN+…

Andre Iguodala takes over as acting executive director of NBA players’ union

November 9, 2023 12:38 PM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDSAP Basketball Writer Andre Iguodala is taking over as the acting executive director of the National Basketball Players Association…

49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks will move from the press box to the field

November 8, 2023 4:40 PM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are making a move with their defensive coordinator. Steve…

Santa Cruz Warriors prepare for first game under new leadership

November 6, 2023 6:50 PM Maxwell Glenn

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – When the Santa Cruz Warriors take the floor against the Stockton Kings, they will do so under new leadership. Friday’s…

Battle of the Bay closes out high school football regular season

November 3, 2023 3:41 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – As the high school football regular season comes to an end, Monterey and Seaside closed out the slate with the Battle of the…

49ers trade for Commanders Pro Bowl defensive end Chase Young

October 31, 2023 11:52 AM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- With the trade deadline ending at 1 p.m. today the San Francisco 49ers took the chance to trade for a difference maker…

Salinas clinches Gabilan Division title with 34-14 win over Palma

October 27, 2023 4:32 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – In one of the most highly anticipated high school football matchups of the season, Palma hosted Salinas at Rabobank Stadium.…

Joe Thornton announces retirement; Played 15 seasons with San Jose Sharks

October 28, 2023 4:49 PM KPIX

SAN JOSE — Joe Thornton has officially announced his retirement from the NHL following a 24-year career as one of the game’s top playmakers. The…

49ers QB Brock Purdy clears concussion protocol and will start against the Bengals

October 28, 2023 11:32 AM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy cleared the final step of concussion…

Manfred will make recommendation ahead of MLB vote on Oakland A’s proposed move to Las Vegas

October 27, 2023 5:12 PM Associated Press

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred will make a recommendation to teams ahead of their vote…

49ers QB Brock Purdy is a full participant in practice and could play Sunday following concussion

October 27, 2023 5:04 PM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was a full participant in practice…

Warriors start regular season with home game against Suns

October 24, 2023 3:09 PM FOX 35

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors start the 2023-24 NBA regular season Tuesday evening by hosting the Phoenix Suns in San…

Bob Melvin to become next Giants manager; MLB sources

October 24, 2023 11:04 AM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is certainly looking like Bob Melvin will be coming home. According to Andrew Bagglery of The Athletic, the San…

Lobos hand Panthers first loss of the season

October 21, 2023 5:13 PM Maxwell Glenn

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Saturday’s rivalry showdown between Monterey Peninsula and Hartnell provided quite the shakeup to the American – Golden…

High School Football: Week 9

October 20, 2023 3:55 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As the high school football season enters the final stretch, several teams are now eyeing a division title and a playoff…

Watch Video: 49ers visit Monterey High School freshman awaiting heart transplant

October 20, 2023 2:14 PM Ricardo Tovar

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- A group of players on the San Francisco 49ers brought a big smile and a few happy tears to a Monterey High…

Former MLB pitcher arrested in 2021 murder of his father-in-law, authorities say

October 21, 2023 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

A former Major League Baseball pitcher was arrested Friday in the 2021 shooting that left his father-in-law dead and his mother-in-law hospitalized…

BackYardFooty Charity Foundation announces winter clothing drive

October 19, 2023 7:58 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Footy’s Got You, the charity foundation of BackYardFooty, announced Thursday its plans for a yearly winter clothing drive.…

Monterey Bay F.C. finishes 5 points shy of potential first playoff berth

October 14, 2023 4:12 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Following a three-match road trip, Monterey Bay F.C. (11-15-8, 41 points) returned to Cardinale Stadium for its season…

Division races heat up as high school football returns for Week 8

October 13, 2023 4:03 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Only one local team retains its undefeated status as league play continues to heat up along the Central Coast. After North…

Kittle’s kerfuffle: ‘F— Dallas’ t-shirt results in $13k fine

October 13, 2023 5:07 PM FOX 35

By Freddy Brewster SAN FRANCISCO – George Kittle, the San Francisco 49ers tight end, didn’t get the birthday present he was…

49ers’ Brock Purdy says he still splits rent with a roommate in San Francisco

October 5, 2023 2:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Even being Mr. Irrelevant you’d think a $870,000 salary would be enough to avoid paying rent in the third most…

WNBA agrees to grant Golden State Warriors an expansion team in 2025, AP source says

October 4, 2023 10:06 AM Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The WNBA has agreed to grant the Golden State Warriors an expansion franchise in 2025, a person familiar with…

San Francisco Giants fire manager Gabe Kapler after four seasons

September 29, 2023 2:20 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Per multiple Major League Baseball reporters, the San Francisco Giants relieved manager Gabe Kapler of his duties.…

Hollister park renamed after current SF Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani

September 21, 2023 12:41 PM Calista Silva

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Hollister held a community celebration on Wednesday to rename the Vista Hill Park in honor of a current San…

Palma School football goes to 0-5 after academically ineligible student plays in first four games

September 26, 2023 4:11 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Palma School says that due to an oversight by them an academically ineligible football player competed in their first four…