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Golden Guardians announce expansion to three additional esports titles
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden Guardians (GG), an esports affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, on Wednesday announced an expansion to compete in Apex Legends, Teamfight Tactics (TFT) and World of Warcraft (WoW). The brand will also continue to compete in the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). With this expansion, 10 competitors will begin streaming under the Golden Guardians brand including…
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Cal 1B Andrew Vaughn caps monster season by winning Golden Spikes Award
LOS ANGELES – One of the most prolific seasons in Cal baseball history has earned Andrew Vaughn a spot among the elite names ever to play the game on the amateur level as he has been named the Golden Spikes Award winner by USA Baseball and the Rod Dedeaux Foundation. The award, which has been given to the nation’s top…
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A's place Matt Chapman on DL; call up top prospect
OAKLAND – The Oakland A’s placed third baseman Matt Chapman on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to yesterday with a right thumb contusion, the club announced Saturday. The A’s also recalled right-handed pitcher Josh Lucas and infielder Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and optioned right-handed pitcher Carlos Ramirez to Nashville. Chapman was batting .250 with 10 home runs and 26 RBI…
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A's agree to terms with first-round pick Kyler Murray
OAKLAND, – The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with seven players from the 2018 First-Year Player Draft, including their first round selection outfielder Kyler Murray from the University of Oklahoma. Murray, 20 (21 on Aug. 7), hit .296 (56-for-189) with 46 runs, 13 doubles, 3 triples, 10 home runs, 47 RBI, a .398 on-base percentage, and a .556 slugging mark…
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49ers unveil 1994 throwback uniforms to be worn for one game
SANTA CLARA – The San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday unveiled new alternate uniforms at the second annual State of the Franchise event at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose. Inspired by fan feedback, the 49ers will wear their much-heralded throwback uniforms from the 1994 Super Bowl season for one home game, yet to be determined, during the 2018 season. …
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Kings guard Bogdanovic named to All-Rookie Second Team; Fox falls short
Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic was named to the 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie Second Team, the league announced today. Bogdanovic finished the season with averages of 11.8 points (.446 FG%, .392 3pt%, .840 FT%), 2.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 27.9 minutes per game in 78 contests (52 starts), earning MVP Honors of the 2018 Mtn Dew Kick Start Rising Stars game as…
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Warriors President & COO Rick Welts elected into Basketball Hall of Fame
OAKLAND – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that Golden State Warriors President & Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts and Player Development Consultant Steve Nash have been elected as part of the 13-member Class of 2018. Welts, currently in his seventh season with the Warriors, owns over 40 years of NBA experience, including nine years as president of…
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A's name Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers Special Assistant to the President
OAKLAND – Baseball Hall of Famer and former Athletic Rollie Fingers has been named a Special Assistant to the President, the Oakland Athletics announced today. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary season, it is only fitting Rollie joins us as an A’s ambassador,” said Oakland A’s President Dave Kaval. “He is one of the greatest players to ever wear an...
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De'Aaron Fox will replace Lonzo Ball in Rising Stars game
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox was selected to participate with the U.S. Team in the 2018 Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars during NBA All-Star Weekend, the NBA announced today. Fox is averaging 11.3 points (.412 FG%, .326 3pt%, .730 FT%), 2.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.98 steals, and 27.2 minutes in 49 games (37 starts) in his rookie campaign. The Kentucky product…
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49ers re-sign defensive end to two-year deal
The San Francisco 49ers Wednesday announced they have re-signed DL Cassius Marsh to a two-year deal. “Since joining the team late last season, Cassius has impressed us with his unique skill set and the tremendous energy and passion he brings to all phases of the game,” said 49ers General Manager John Lynch. “Cassius is a great example of our desire…
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