Joaquin Ruiz is a Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor for NBC Sports Bay Area and California.
A Los Angeles native, Joaquin first joined the team as an intern in 2023 and has since written over 1,000 articles about Northern California's professional teams.
Joaquin currently is a senior at Cal, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and a Minor Credential in Disability Studies while covering Golden Bears football and basketball.
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Why Brandon Crawford didn't attend Giants' Brandon Belt Day at Oracle Park
Here is why Brandon Crawford didn’t attend fellow San Francisco Giants great Brandon Belt’s celebration day at Oracle Park.
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Kings rookie center Maxime Raynaud reveals his ‘welcome to the NBA' moment
Kings rookie center Maxime Raynaud revealed his ‘welcome to the NBA moment’ from the 2025-26 season.
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Eye-popping stat shows 49ers draft pick Enrique Cruz Jr.'s incredible speed
This eye-popping stat shows 49ers 2026 NFL NFL draft pick Enrique Cruz Jr.’s incredible speed as an offensive lineman.
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2026 NFL Draft Day 3 recap: 49ers add five players to complete this year's class
Here’s everything you need to know from the San Francisco 49ers’ NFL draft Day 3 selections at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
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49ers trade Dee Winters to Cowboys for fifth-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers traded linebacker Dee Winters to the Dallas Cowboys on Friday for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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NFL draft 2026 Day 2 recap: 49ers pick wide receiver, EDGE, running back
Here’s what to know about what the San Francisco 49ers did during Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Steph Curry tells touching story of surprising Jimmy Butler by wearing his shoes
Steph Curry shares touching story of surprising Golden State Warriors teammate Jimmy Butler by wearing his signature shoes.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown places Warriors' Steph Curry in NBA's all-time top five
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown declared on Wednesday night that Golden State Warriors legend Steph Curry is a top-five NBA player of all time.
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How Steve Kerr relit Draymond Green's ‘fire' during Warriors' challenging season
How Steve Kerr uplifted Draymond Green when he considered “quitting” on the Golden State Warriors’ during the 2025-26 NBA season.
