SAN FRANCISCO — Just as it seemed James Wiseman was getting close to making his season debut with the Warriors, the rug was pulled out from underneath the 7-foot center yet again. Wiseman’s return to the Warriors has been delayed for the second time th…
Sharks’ late rally not enough in loss to league-leading Avalanche
SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson was in the offensive zone in the second period when he saw winger Rudolfs Balcers streaking toward the Colorado Avalanche net. Karlsson then hit him with a tape-to-tape pass, but the redirecti…
In aftermath of loss to Celtics, Warriors must deal with Steph Curry’s health
SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors won’t grieve the end of a four-game win streak much. Though the Boston Celtics handed them a 110-88 loss on Wednesday night at Chase Center, all concerns center around Steph Curry’s health. Curry injured his foot in the fir…
How Elon Musk’s satellite internet is coming to Ukraine’s defense
In a move as rogue-ishly provocative as his moonshot, Elon Musk is inserting himself into the drama of international conflict by bolstering Ukraine’s internet connection to the outside world. Last Wednesday, his trucks delivered a second shipment of sa…
Sharks welcome back Joe Thornton, then lose to Florida Panthers in OT
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Sharks have had a habit in recent seasons of welcoming franchise icons back to SAP Center only to send them out of town with a loss. It was a little different Tuesday night. On the night they welcomed back Joe Thornton, the Shark…
Sparked by Draymond Green’s return, Warriors’ Steph Curry drops 47 points in birthday win
SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green’s awaited return brought the fans inside Chase Center to their feet, but Steph Curry’s performance brought the house down. Curry’s season-high 47 points came on his 34th birthday and fueled a 126-112 win against the Washi…
The Amy Schneider effect: What her ‘Jeopardy’ triumph means for transgender rights
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A few days before Amy Schneider taped her first “Jeopardy!” game, she decided to literally use her own voice, not the higher-pitched, “feminized” voice she learned after she began to transition several years ago. More than anything, …
Timo Meier, Adin Hill shine as Sharks stay perfect vs. Los Angeles Kings this season
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Timo Meier’s success against the Los Angeles Kings this season continued unabated Saturday night. Meier had a goal and two assists and goalie Adin Hill made 29 saves and secured his second shutout of the season in his return from a l…
Klay Thompson breaks loose as Warriors beat defending champion Bucks
SAN FRANCISCO — It was less than a week ago the Warriors had lost nine of 11 games and were seen as desperately in need for Draymond Green to ride in and save the day. Before Green ever got a chance to get back on the floor, Klay Thompson came to the r…
Giants strike quick in free agency, agree to terms with Carlos Rodón to round out rotation
The San Francisco Giants wasted no time hitting the free-agent market, reportedly coming to terms Friday afternoon with one of the top remaining starting pitchers to round out their rotation. Left-hander Carlos Rodón agreed to a two-year deal worth $44…