On the morning of April 25, Collin Wright opened his eyes in his childhood bedroom in Houston, a day he had been waiting for since he first picked up a football, 17 years ago. Before he’d even come downstairs, the house had already told the story. Life-size photos of Wright in his Stanford uniform lined […]
Unexpected Draft Day, unwavering faith: Collin Wright lands where he belongs Read More »
For the playoffs, Jordan Jurich-Weston stocked her fanny pack with a pocket-sized toolbox and a bottle of Ibuprofen. When not competing on the roller derby track as Eris Jordan, she’s the maestro behind the Bay Area Derby league’s live broadcasting channel. Her production crew can be spotted by their black shirts on which she screen
Bay Area Derby: The DIY Sport Made Real by the People Who Show Up Read More »
About 90 minutes south of San Francisco sits the Garlic Capital of America. A city of 61,000, Gilroy hosts a yearly Garlic Festival, is home to the world’s longest garlic braid, and remains one of the only places in the country where visitors can purchase garlic-flavored ice cream (available in both chocolate and vanilla variations).
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — The bar had been rowdy all night with people dancing and milling about. Seated 30 feet from the stage, Bruce Jenkins waited. Then the band made room for one more. His daughter Ella, who performs as EllaHarp, began to sing “Crescent City Blues,” a torch song written by her grandfather,
Effortless yet rhythmic: Sportswriter Bruce Jenkins finds music in his writing Read More »
Update July 6, 2026: Since the publication of this story, Laine Higgins has left the Wall Street Journal to pursue an MFA in creative writing with a nonfiction concentration at Columbia University. Whenever Wall Street Journal sportswriter Laine Higgins enters the press box at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, the attendants check credentials before letting sports
“All In”: A young woman’s journey to sportswriting at The Wall Street Journal Read More »
PALO ALTO — On a cloudy Saturday morning at Baylands Nature Preserve, all is quiet save for birdsongs and a couple early-risers trotting on a crushed gravel trail. At about 8:50 a.m., a few cars roll into the parking lot. Then more. Now, about 70 locals dressed in running clothes — most older, some middle-aged,
It’s more than a running club. For these LGBTQ+ runners, it’s a place to be yourself Read More »
Maria Papworth began diving at eight years old in Croydon, England. At 14, she entered the world stage in the three-meter springboard representing Great Britain – a diving powerhouse that produced international legends like Tom Daley and Matty Lee. She pushed her body for years, enduring injury and pain, and found her Olympic dreams within
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Phoenix Rising FC 2-0 in a U.S. Open Cup match on April 15 at PayPal Park. Midfielder Nick Fernandez (20) opened the scoring in the third minute, and defender Jack Jasinski (17) added a second goal in the 22nd minute that secured the win. Midfielder Jonathan
San Jose Earthquakes Win Phoenix Rising at U.S. Open Cup Read More »
Super Bowl LX will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Feb. 8, and the Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network is meeting with leadership from sports teams and different Super Bowl event venues, as well as local leaders and elected officials, to make sure the “civil and human rights of our
When I was covering the 128th Big Game, I honestly didn’t have time to think when I saw the Stanford player breaking toward my side and then coming straight at me for the first touchdown. My instinct just kicked in. I dropped my long lens, switched to my wide-angle, followed him as he crossed into
Stanford Wins 128th Big Game Against UC Berkeley Read More »
PALO ALTO, Calif. — The Super Bowl is returning to Levi’s Stadium and Bay Area NFL fans are preparing for the hoopla. The Peninsula Press spent an NFL Sunday talking to people about the game at The Patio, a sports bar and grill in Palo Alto, Calif. that used its 21 flatscreen televisions to play
Bay Area Fans Sound Off on Levi’s Stadium Hosting Super Bowl LX Read More »
STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford football stopped Florida State at the goal line to secure a 20-13 win on Oct. 18, handing the Seminoles their fourth straight loss. Florida State was the heavy betting favorite ahead of the game at -17.5, and head coach Mike Norvell is on the hot seat following the team’s ninth consecutive
Gallery: Stanford Football Upsets Florida State 20-13 Read More »
