Kurtenbach: The Oakland Roots cracked the code. Bet on The Town it'll pay off bigOakland's sports culture remains strong, as demonstrated by high attendance for the Roots despite previous team departures.
Teams Leave, but Oakland Still Finds Reasons to CheerThe Oakland Roots soccer team represents local sports resilience in a city that has lost its major league franchises.
Kurtenbach: The Oakland Roots cracked the code. Bet on The Town it'll pay off bigOakland's sports culture remains strong, as demonstrated by high attendance for the Roots despite previous team departures.
Teams Leave, but Oakland Still Finds Reasons to CheerThe Oakland Roots soccer team represents local sports resilience in a city that has lost its major league franchises.
Billie Joe Armstrong buys stake in Oakland minor league baseball teamBillie Joe Armstrong joins ownership of the Oakland Ballers to revitalize baseball in the Bay Area.The Ballers aim to foster community spirit and bring families back to baseball after the A's departure.
Two big-name Oakland musicians buy into Ballers ownershipOakland Ballers aim to raise $2 million in community investments, attracting celebrity investors Too $hort and Billie Joe Armstrong.
Billie Joe Armstrong buys stake in Oakland minor league baseball teamBillie Joe Armstrong joins ownership of the Oakland Ballers to revitalize baseball in the Bay Area.The Ballers aim to foster community spirit and bring families back to baseball after the A's departure.
Two big-name Oakland musicians buy into Ballers ownershipOakland Ballers aim to raise $2 million in community investments, attracting celebrity investors Too $hort and Billie Joe Armstrong.
Culture Makers: Bringing the joy back to Oakland sportsLocal sports organizations in Oakland are reviving community engagement and excitement for fans despite recent franchise disappointments.
'Heartbreaking:' Coliseum vendors reflect on the end of an era for Oakland sportsThe departure of Oakland's major sports franchises has significantly impacted the livelihoods of local stadium workers, forcing career changes or endings.
Eye on the Hills: Mornings with Madden' book to be released soonJohn Madden's legacy of spontaneous storytelling on local radio is celebrated in Stan Bunger's new book 'Mornings with Madden'.