There’s something about the Golden State Valkyries that just naturally warms the heart. It’s such a magnificent story, barely two years in the making, it hardly seems real — as we wonder, where have these people been all our lives? Here’s how it could get... See more
Lasting images of the World Cup from the 3-Dot Lounge, where full-schedule telecasts were a daily event and compelling from start to finish: • Nothing quite defines “bittersweet” like leaning hard into England, our personal stance for decades. They haven’... See more
There exists a World Cup that cannot be tarnished by political buffoonery, logistical nightmares, transportation snags or overpriced tickets. It’s the one you can watch from home, in your neighborhood or at your favorite local establishment, every single ... See more
If a fight breaks out in a baseball clubhouse, outsiders don’t need to know about it. That’s the players’ private sanctuary, and confrontations happen more often than one might think. If two people argue in the dugout, and the TV cameras catch it, the pub... See more
The calendar moves with great haste. The NBA season has vanished from our attention, swept aside by the World Cup, the College World Series, the Golden State Valkyries and San Francisco Giants baseball. A few thoughts before the offseason comes into focus... See more
