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5 to Watch: Warriors' Draymond, Oakland's ‘Dame' Set Sights on Hoops Gold
Warriors star Draymond Green and Oakland native Damian Lillard will help lead Team USA basketball in a semifinal matchup against Australia as the Americans set their sights on a fourth straight gold m... -
5 to Watch: Stanford's Bowen, US Water Polo Try to Rebound; Women's Hurdles Showdown
Stanford’s Alex Bowen and the U.S. men’s water polo team try to bounce back from three straight losses to stay alive in the elimination bracket, and American track superstars Sydney McLaug... -
5 to Watch: Biles Returns, Bay Area's Steffens Leads Women's Water Polo
Big news Monday in the women’s gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles is set to return in the balance beam final. Plus, Maggie Steffens who hails from Danville and Stanford U... -
5 to Watch: U.S. Women Soccer, Basketball Teams Closer to Gold, Volleyball Team Gets Bounce-Back Win
Looks like US women teams are front and center, and determine to get that gold at the Tokyo Olympics. The USWNT won against the Netherlands and is now ready to take on to Canada. In basketball, team U... -
5 to Watch: U.S. Swimmers Finish With 30 Metals, MyKayla Skinner Taps in for Simone Biles
It’s already day 8 of the Tokyo Olympics and competition continues to have us glued to our TV and phone screens. In today’s newsletter, we take a look at Cal’s Abbey Weitzel and her ... -
5 to Watch: Stanford's Ledecky Targets One More Medal; Men's Hoops Goes for 2nd Win
Team USA swimming continues in the spotlight at the Tokyo Olympics, with Stanford’s Katie Ledecky back in the pool Friday to try to add to her medal collection. Plus the women’s 100m takes... -
Tokyo Olympics: Friday's Bay Area Athlete Tracker (7/30)
Follow all the latest news about our Bay Area Olympians as they compete for gold in Tokyo.
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5 to Watch: Cal Swimmers Murphy, Mefford in Finals, USWNT in Quarters
A pair of Cal swimmers Thursday aim to continue stacking up medals for Team USA in the pool, competing in the 200m backstroke final; the U.S. women’s soccer team is into the quarterfinals; and t...
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Tokyo Olympics: Bay Area Local Athlete Tracker for Thursday 7/29
Follow all the latest news about our Bay Area Olympians as they compete for gold in Tokyo.
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5 to Watch: Stanford's Bowen Leads Men's Water Polo; Dressel Eyes Gold
Wednesday is a big day in the pool, with Stanford’s Alex Bowen leading the men’s water polo team in its quest for gold and Caeleb Dressel targeting his first individual medal of the Tokyo Olympics. Also a pair of women’s gymnasts compete in the individual all-around.
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Tokyo Olympics: Bay Area Athlete Tracker for July 28
Follow all the latest news about our Bay Area Olympians as they compete for gold in Tokyo.
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5 to Watch: Stanford's Ledecky Goes for Gold, Men's Basketball Looks to Rebound
Stanford’s Katie Ledecky goes for more medals on Tuesday in the 200m freestyle and the 1500m freestyle, and the men’s basketball team looks to bounce back from its opening loss to France.
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5 to Watch: U.S. Takes Gold Medals in Skeet Shooting, Stanford and UC Berkeley Compete in Swimming
Monday morning started with good news thanks to two Americans winning gold medals in skeet shooting. Later today, UC Berkeley and Stanford will make their presence known when competing for the swimming win. Here’s what you need to watch for today.
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5 to Watch: Skateboarding Debut, Abbott Leads Unbeaten Softball Squad
How about that Opening Ceremony Friday? The event had millions of people glued to their screens watching athletes from around the world representing their countries. On day two, we’re getting into it and taking a look at the debut of skateboarding, women’s softball, surfing and more.
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5 to Watch: Bay Area's Abbott, US Softball Look for Third Straight Win
As the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics concluded Friday, the U.S. softball team, led by veteran pitcher Monica Abbott of Salinas, was preparing for its third matchup of the games. And the Olympics officially welcomes new sport 3-on-3 basketball, with the women’s competition starting.
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Checking In with Raj (Ep. 3): Opening Ceremony, Olympics Cancellation Rumors, Mike Tirico
Very few are getting the chance to cover the Tokyo Olympics this year, our Raj Mathai is one of the lucky few. Digital Correspondent Abbey Fernández is ‘Checking In with Raj’ every day throughout the Olympics to see what he’s up to, what he’s covering, and what’s he’s enjoying during his stay.
