Hollister High flag football player honored at 49ers game for trailblazing
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister High School said one of their senior student-athletes was recognized for making “significant strides in…
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49ers sign general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan to multi-year extensions
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers gave coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch multi-year contract extensions on…
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Hall of Famer Jerry Rice watches 49ers soundly defeat the NY Giants at home opener
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-0 with a big 30-12 win over the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football.…
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Monterey Bay F.C. falls victim to late comeback
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Only days after completing a wild 3-2 comeback over Las Vegas, Monterey Bay F.C. (11-12-7, 40 points) saw the same thing…
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Monterey Bay F.C. wins fourth straight match
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – On Hispanic Heritage Night at Cardinale Stadium, Monterey Bay F.C. (11-11-7, 40 points) jumped to 8th in the Western…
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Vigil held for Sacramento City College football player that died after practicing
BY KOVR STAFF CLARKSBURG — A close-knit community is grieving the loss of a Sacramento City College football player who collapsed during practice…
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Warriors super fan passes away; Oakland animal shelter looking for loving home for his 2 dogs
By Andre Torrez OAKLAND, Calif. – If you weren’t familiar with Golden State Warriors super fan, Lloyd Canamore, perhaps you’ve…
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Santa Cruz native Haley Jones makes WNBA All-Rookie Team: AP
The Associated Press released their WNBA All-Rookie First Team on Tuesday and a Santa Cruz native was named. Atlanta Dreams’ rookie guard Haley…
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers to miss the rest of the 2023 NFL season with an Achilles tear, per reports
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss the rest of the 2023 NFL season after suffering a complete tear of his left…
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Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brock Purdy spent months rehabbing his surgically repaired right elbow and an entire training…
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IndyCar drivers closing in on track record at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Even before qualifying for the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, IndyCar drivers have already unofficially broken the track…
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49ers legend Steve Young coaches daughters’ flag football team
By Bailey O’Carroll MENLO PARK, Calif. – About 34 years ago, Steve Young stepped onto a sideline as a member of the San Francisco 49ers…
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Nick Bosa becomes highest-paid defensive player with $170 million extension with 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Per Adam Schefter, Nick Bosa has agreed to a 5-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers. The deal is reportedly for…
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Monterey Bay F.C. keeps playoff hopes alive with win over El Paso
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Points in the USL Championship standings have been hard to come by for Monterey Bay F.C., but in the last couple of…
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Giants legend Buster Posey going back to school to earn degree from FSU
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) – Buster Posey is going back to school at age 36. No, the seven-time All-Star doesn’t need to study again after a…
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Central Coast high school football teams return to action
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Week One of the 2023 high school football season continued with ten more games across four divisions. Football fans were out…
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A’s could play some home games at Oracle Park until Las Vegas move
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you thought the Las Vegas Athletics sounded like a fever dream, in comes the San Francisco Athletics. Because I…
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Running after medals and purse thieves is North Salinas High track star Clara Adams
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A North Salinas High School track star is being called a local hero after literally chasing down someone for stealing a…
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Trey Lance traded to the Dallas Cowboys
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Francisco 49ers are sending former number 3rd overall pick Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys, per Adam…
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Central Coast high schools kick off 2023 football season
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – High school football made its triumphant return Thursday, with five games along the Central Coast. The opening night…
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First UC Santa Cruz alumnus drafted to Major League Rugby
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- A lifelong dream for one banana slug just got one step closer to reality. For the first time, a UC Santa Cruz alumnus…
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Sam Darnold selected over Trey Lance as 49ers backup
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Francisco 49ers have gone with the number third overall pick in the NFL Draft to play backup for the last pick…
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Corkscrew Hillclimb closes out Car Week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Corkscrew Hillclimb and Community Day marked the end of a busy Car Week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. For the…
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Competition heating up at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As temperatures rose on day three of the 2023 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, the competition continued to heat up.…
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Local MMA fighter Daniel Compton to headline historic event in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz native Daniel Compton is returning to the Central Coast for the first-ever pro Mixed Martial Arts show to be…
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Rafael Baca reflects on his Monterey Bay F.C. debut
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. introduced its newest star, Rafael Baca, ahead of its pivotal match against Sacramento Republic F.C. at…
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Salinas native ranks in top ten for San Diego Padres prospects
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas native born in Monterey has cracked the top ten in the San Diego Padres farm system since being drafted in the…
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Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and Corkscrew Hillclimb to headline Car Week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is revving up for another year at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The event once…
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Santa Cruz Warriors name Steve Kerr’s son as their next head coach
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Warriors have announced a new head coach with a familiar last name. Son of 9-time NBA Champion Steve…
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Salinas High School to have inaugural varsity Girls Flag Football season in the Fall
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Back in February Califronia voted to make flag football a girl’s high school sport. Salinas High School announced its…
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North Salinas incoming freshman ranks 7th in the nation for 400 meters in Track
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Here along the Central Coast a local athlete continues to make headlines on the track. Clara Adams was competing at the…
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Hollister High inviting female student-athletes to join new Girls Flag Football program
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister High School is asking interested female student athletes to join its new Girls Flag Football program. The…
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Salinas women’s soccer makes history by winning the regular season championship in its semi-professional debut
SALINAS, Calif., (KION-TV): Women’s soccer is gaining popularity worldwide, and this is no exception in Salinas, as professional soccer players have…
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Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the Pittsburgh Penguins trying to walk the fine line between protecting the future while also making the most out of…
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Rafael Baca to make debut in pivotal match against Sacramento Republic FC
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – As Monterey Bay F.C. (7-9-6, 27 points) welcomes Sacramento Republic F.C. (11-3-8, 41 points) to Cardinale Stadium for…
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Big Ten has cleared the way for Oregon and Washington to apply for membership
BYÂ RALPH D. RUSSOUpdated 10:04 AM PDT, August 4, 2023Share The Big Ten has cleared the way for Oregon and Washington to apply for membership in the…
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The story behind a pre-game ceremony involving youth soccer players and pros
SEASIDE, Calif., (KMUV-TV) – Emotions run high inside a football stadium, both in the stands and on the field. But a group of fans are especially…
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Giants get outfielder AJ Pollock, utility player Mark Mathias from Mariners
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants believe outfielder AJ Pollock can benefit from new surroundings…
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US narrowly advances in Women’s World Cup
It wasn’t the performance that the US was looking for, but the result means it still progresses into the last 16. The reigning champion looked slow…
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Monterey Bay F.C. falls to Phoenix Rising in return to Cardinale Stadium
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – In its return to Cardinale Stadium, Monterey Bay F.C. (7-9-6, 27 points) fell 2-0 to Phoenix Rising F.C. (7-6-8, 29 points)…
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Monterey Bay F.C. signs former Cruz Azul and Earthquakes midfielder Rafael Baca
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. bolstered its roster Thursday, welcoming veteran Rafael Baca to the club. The 33-year-old midfielder…
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IndyCar, Firestone test tires at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – While the IndyCar Series season finale is still weeks away, preparations are already underway at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna…
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49ers QB Brock Purdy returns to practice for the first time since elbow surgery
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Brock Purdy tore the ligament in his throwing elbow less than six months ago…
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Soledad native, Vanessa Aguilar, getting international soccer recognition
SOLEDAD, Calif., (KION-TV) – Women’s soccer is gaining more strength and popularity in recent years, FIFA revealed in the latest report prior…
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Coureur Monterey Bay Race Team cycling for charity
SAND CITY, Calif- (KION-TV)- On Sunday afternoon Sand City will be abuzz with pro and amateur cyclists from all over the state.It’s the Coureur…
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Aptos native Nikki Hiltz breaks women’s American record for mile
APTOS, Calif. – Aptos native Nikki Hiltz set the women’s mile American record in Monaco on Friday. Racing at a Diamond…
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NBA player Jamaree Bouyea to host basketball clinic for local children
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) Update July 21, 2023, at 8:02 p.m.- The LuvOne Foundation announced that current Miami Heat player and Seaside native…
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The 49ers head into camp with a deep roster and quarterback questions
By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-5) CAMP SITE: Santa Clara, California KEY ADDITIONS: DT Javon Hargrave, QB Sam Darnold, K Jake Moody,…
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San Francisco 49ers owners assume control of English soccer club Leeds United
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The owners of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United. Leeds…
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Golden Gate Fields horse racing track to close at end of 2023 season
BY KTVU Staff BERKELEY, Calif. (KTVU-TV)- It’s the end of an era for Northern California horse racing. Golden Gate Fields will permanently close…
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