Sports editor @mercnews/@eastbaytimes | @ASU/@UNC_Colorado alum | formerly @12News | somehow worse in person | he/him
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Dre Greenlaw, the #49ers' emotional leader who often toes the line on physical play, went a bit too far Sunday in Seattle. mercurynews.com/2026/10/11/d…
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NEW 👉
They did it! Valkyries sweep Aces, reach WNBA Finals in just second year
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Warriors legend Don Nelson remembered by Run TMC, We Believe icons.
Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, Chris Mullin and Steph Curry spoke about the larger-than-life man and his impact on not just the franchise, but their lives and careers.
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🟣VALKS PREGAME READING ⚔️🏀
Natalie Nakase says collapse a ‘wake-up call’ as Valkyries face Aces
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Seems fine as the Valks get ready to host Vegas, but she's not taking the same chances next time.
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Painful 'tib-fib' bond connects former 49ers Smith, Young and San Jose State alum Parry at St. Francis
Story by @CB_Journalist
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Once a Bay Area power, Skyline football shuts down its season.
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49ers broadcaster Greg Papa braces for potential heart transplant mercurynews.com/2026/09/19/4…
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Will Richard is finding his voice with the help of Warriors’ legends.
I caught up with Will last week, and he discussed his talks with Andre Iguodala, workouts with Steph Curry, why new guard Brandon Williams is a perfect fit for the Warriors & more.
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Story for @mercnews from last night:
Nothing could stop the emotions from pouring out from St. Ignatius after the Wildcats’ thrilling 42-38 win over Acalanes, avenging their loss from last season.
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Ellation for St. Ignatius after the Acalanes Hail Mary falls short as the Wildcats complete the 14-point comeback for a 42-38 win between two heavy weights.
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I'm filling in for @DarrenSabedra on the preps desk tonight.
Per correspondent @kenzofuku, Acalanes leads @SIscores 21-14. @GReeves23 is at Paly-@bcpfootball, & @CB_Journalist is at @LGHSAthletics. Sharks expert @CurtisPashelka is at Cal-Santa Teresa.
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What if not signing an extension this summer is actually the best plan of action for Steph Curry … and the Warriors?
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📊 POLLS OPEN 📈
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
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Doing some high school football coverage for the Bay Area News Group, here's some news on why San Lorenzo's 47-0 win over Kennedy-Richmond was called at halftime in the Monday Morning round-up:
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From our NFL preview magazine:
49ers have done 'some crazy, wonderful things’ since DeBartolo family bought them in 1977
A look back as Niners enter 50th season under the DeBartolo/York umbrella, plus a great tale by Carmen Policy to start it off
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ANNOUNCEMENT 👉
Please welcome David Kiefer to the Bay Area News Group HS sports team. Dave is a longtime Bay Area sports journalist & a former Merc News HS sports ace. He starts just in time for HS football season.
Dave has a new X account. Give him a follow at @DavidKiefer987
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To (sort of) quote Kevin Harlan, "I'm covering both kinds of games!"
Georges Niang rounds out Warriors roster: mercurynews.com/2026/08/25/g…
Carson Whisenhunt is staring down UCL surgery for #SFGiants : mercurynews.com/2026/08/25/c…
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49ers owner Jed York used fake name to text fictitious sex worker before arrest (via @ethanvarian )
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🚨 BREAKING 🏀
Boss Mhoon returns to TKA in stunning reversal after being denied eligibility at Riordan
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Greg Papa, voice of the 49ers (& more):
“A lot of it is like they’re eulogizing me. (MFers), I ain’t dead. I’m here in the back of the church. I’m fine. It’s been a weird, out-of-body experience. But it’s been amazing, brother. It’s a total epiphany.”
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BREAKING 👉
Why basketball star Boss Mhoon ruled ineligible after announcing transfer to Riordan
Story by @CB_Journalist
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