Sports Columnist

Tim Kawakami

The Rockets, Spurs, Nuggets, and Thunder are all getting better. It makes a climb up the Western Conference more daunting for the Warriors.

Rare books, queer war art, and mystical pastels await.

Eight of our favorite local authors recommend their favorite summer beach reads.

Kyle Shanahan’s team will play five prime-time games after finishing 6-11 last season. 

Bay Area photographer Jenny Sampson’s antique technique captures the majesty and freedom of girls on boards.