Kerry Crowley

1 week ago | sfstandard.com | Kerry Crowley

Want the latest Bay Area sports news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to receive regular email blasts, plus “The Dime,” our twice-weekly sports newsletter. With each passing week, Robert Saleh’s influence with the 49ers seems to expand. ESPN said Friday that the 49ers and Eagles are working to finalize a trade involving Huff that can’t and won’t be completed until after June 1.

1 week ago | sfstandard.com | Kerry Crowley

Want the latest Bay Area sports news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to receive regular email blasts, plus “The Dime,” our twice-weekly sports newsletter. Back when May began, the Golden State Warriors were chasing a title, the 49ers were still negotiating a Brock Purdy extension, and the Golden State Valkyries had never played a regular-season game.

2 weeks ago | sfstandard.com | Kerry Crowley

Want the latest Bay Area sports news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to receive regular email blasts, plus “The Dime,” our twice-weekly sports newsletter. Across a league teeming with young superstars and loaded with established veteran talent, very little is expected of the Golden State Valkyries in their debut season. But don’t tell that to coach Natalie Nakase and an eclectic mix of players who are mostly unknown to casual WNBA fans.

3 weeks ago | sfstandard.com | Kerry Crowley

Want the latest Bay Area sports news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to receive regular email blasts, plus “The Dime,” our twice-weekly sports newsletter. Most professional expansion teams rely on an infusion of young talent to build a foundation for the future. The Golden State Valkyries are not acting like most expansion teams. With the Valkyries set to open their inaugural season on Friday at Chase Center, the roster won’t feature any of the three players selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

3 weeks ago | sfstandard.com | Kerry Crowley

The Warriors hosted a playoff game. The Valkyries are playing the first regular-season game in franchise history. And the Giants will welcome the A’s to town for a three-game set this weekend. So how is it possible that a San Jose Earthquakes game at PayPal Park is the hottest ticket in the Bay Area this week?