Sports Columnist

Tim Kawakami

Kawakami: The no-quit 49ers, Kuminga in pre-trade limbo, and more bold thoughts

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Kyle Shanahan’s team is 4-1 and could compel the 49ers’ ownership and front office to take a hard look at trading for a star such as Trey Hendrickson. 

Sports Editor

Kerry Crowley

Introducing ‘Section 415,’ our Bay Area sports podcast

Section 415

The twice-weekly show builds on The Standard’s sports reporting, giving fans fresh access and insider perspectives.

Jane Kenny

With title aspirations in mind, Valkyries leaders lay out their vision for the future

GM Ohemaa Nyanin and coach Natalie Nakase have four seasons to deliver on team owner Joe Lacob’s goal to win a WNBA championship before the end of the decade.

The Valkyries’ next move? Deciding which players to keep next season

All-Star Kayla Thornton and veteran guard Tiffany Hayes are unrestricted free agents who can sign elsewhere this offseason. 

Hey WNBA: It’s pronouned Nuh-KAH-say, and she’s here to stay

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase proved herself in year one and is far from finished. Now, can she get a little respect from the commissioner? 

Golden State Valkyries

Kawakami: The no-quit 49ers, Kuminga in pre-trade limbo, and more bold thoughts

Introducing ‘Section 415,’ our Bay Area sports podcast

With title aspirations in mind, Valkyries leaders lay out their vision for the future

The Valkyries’ next move? Deciding which players to keep next season

Hey WNBA: It’s pronouned Nuh-KAH-say, and she’s here to stay