Sportswriter Tim Kawakami is the guy who asks the hard questions
bySan Jose Mercury News sports columnist Tim Kawakami is not afraid to write what he thinks. In 2013, his dogged reporting earned him California Sportswriter of the Year.
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Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim goes for the unlikely angle over the power winner
byJon Wertheim is Sports Illustrated’s executive editor and is confident that the future is more promising than ever.
Tennis phenom Sara Choy stands three years, three miles away from Stanford dream
bySacred Heart Prep-Atherton freshman Sara Choy is only 14 and is already capturing tennis titles and recognitions.
Decreasing snowpack continues to disappoint skiers in Tahoe City
byDue to California’s infamous drought and the effects of climate change, Tahoe is experiencing record low snowpack which has drastically affected the ski experience.
‘Titans of Mavericks’ Surf Competition to promote conservation — if it happens in 2015
byWhile the actual occurrence of this year’s event is still in the air, the world-renowned surf competition is partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium in order to promote conservation of the ocean.
Pro soccer faces income disparity issues
bySome of Major League Soccer’s top earners make more money per year as individuals than the combined rosters of 12 teams. The league’s minimum salary was recently increased from $36,500 to $60,000.
San Jose Earthquakes kick off 2015 season in newly built Avaya Stadium
bySan Jose’s new Avaya Stadium is the first soccer-specific stadium in the Bay Area and hosts the Earthquakes’ first home game March 22.
Concern with early youth specialization grows as ‘Tommy John surgeries’ increase
byExperts say the tendency for young baseball pitchers to experience a heavy year-round throwing load often causes the development of chronic elbow injuries from overuse.
Major league fans reach for the second screen to view baseball’s biggest games
byIn what’s been dubbed the “second screen” phenomenon, contemporary baseball fans appear to be glued to their mobile devices while watching games.
Local Giants fans gather in Palo Alto for World Series viewings
byFans went nuts at Antonio’s Nut House in Palo Alto for the San Francisco Giants, who lost Game 6 of the World Series on Oct. 28 to the Kansas City Royals.