Sports Editor

Kerry Crowley

Liam Plunkett won a World Cup with England. Now, he lives and works in the U.S. and is building awareness for the sport ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

The world's second-most popular sport finally got its major-league moment in the Bay Area, as the Unicorns made their home debut. 


Fisher mentioned the Yankees' superstar by name at a news conference last April. Last month, Judge said, "I miss Oakland." 

The soccer team may have lost to San Antonio, but it won the hearts of thousands of fans in the East Bay.

There were systemwide delays Monday morning after a train became disabled between the Fruitvale and Coliseum stations in Oakland.