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Blue Jays and Mariners hoping to reprise their ALCS classic

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Toronto Blue Jays came within inches of bringing the World Series trophy back to Canada for the first time since 1993, but Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s dash to score the title winning run in the bottom of the ninth in Game 7 fell short by mere centimeters. The …

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Dodgers favored to Three-Peat, but circling threats abound

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Los Angeles Dodgers are the two-time champions of baseball, giving them a chance to do something that hasn’t been done this century: Win three straight titles. The last team to do so was the 1998-2000 New York Yankees. Before the Yankees dynasty, the Oakland A’s won …

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Mukhamadullin’s game-winning goal snaps Sharks losing skid

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin picked a great time for his fourth goal of the season, mid way thru the third quarter, giving the San Jose Sharks a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers at SAP Center Saturday afternoon, snapping a five game losing streak that stretched back to …

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Obituary: Joan Thomas (1939-2025)

Joan (Joanie) Costella Thomas passed on Dec 24th at the age of 86. A long time resident of Martinez, Joan is survived by her husband Thomas (Tommy) Thomas, brothers Tom and Dan, Son Mark and daughters Lorna and Maureen, along with eight grandchildren. Memorial service to be held at St. …

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Butler, Curry & Moody combine for 80 as Warriors down Knicks

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Jimmy Butler erupted for 32 points and Steph Curry added 27 as the hot shooting Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 126-113 Thursday night at Chase Center for their fourth win in their last five games. New York jumped out to an early 17 point lead but …

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AFC playoffs appear wide open with Chiefs out of the mix

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ For the past seven seasons, the road to the Super Bowl in the American Football Conference went through Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. In each of those campaigns, Mahomes led his teammates to the Conference Championship, advancing to the Super Bowl five times. For the …

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NFC Postseason kicks off with many threats to the Eagles crown

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Philadelphia Eagles are the defending Super Bowl champions, and will have a chance to defend their title following the 2025 season, winning the NFC East and finishing with a 11-6 record. The Eagles are one of three repeat qualifiers for the playoffs this year in the …

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Park District Expands Hayward Shoreline with Land Acquisition

The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired approximately 77 acres of shoreline property from the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.), strengthening long-term efforts to restore vital marsh habitat, prepare for sea level rise, and secure permanent public access along the San Francisco Bay Trail at Hayward Regional …

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Celebrini’s Olympian effort leads Sharks past Wild in shootout

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Macklin Celebrini had a goal and an assist, and another shootout goal to lead the Sharks to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild Wednesday afternoon at HP Pavilion. Just hours after being announced as the youngest NHL player ever named to the Canadian Olympic team since …

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Curry’s 26 helps lead Warriors past division leading Orlando

BY RICK PORCARO Steph Curry put in 26 points to lead the Warriors to an impressive 120-97 win over the Orlando Magic Monday night at Chase Center. Jimmy Butler added 21 on 7-9 shooting while Moses Moody scored 20 as Golden State (15-15) outscored Orlando 62-40 in the second half …

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