Section 415

A quiet Warriors offseason has led to loud reactions from disappointed fans. Many Golden State supporters believe the team hasn’t done enough to surround superstar Steph Curry with talent. GM Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob have pushed back on that assertion and are pointing to the February trade deadline as an opportunity for the franchise to take its next big swing. “We have multiple ways to g...

The Golden State Valkyries have won 12 of their last 14 games and are inching closer to securing their second consecutive playoff berth. Preparing for the postseason, however, is a tricky challenge for coach Natalie Nakase and her staff. The WNBA will pause its schedule for nearly three weeks in September so players and coaches can participate in the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin. How will Naka...

Five years ago, the Bay Area didn't have a women's pro sports team. Now, the Golden State Valkyries are the first $1 billion women's sports franchise and the region has been transformed into a capital of opportunity. In a special episode of "Section 415," host Kerry Crowley spoke with Valkyries president Jess Smith and San Francisco Signal president Stephanie Martin on the factors driving the loca...

Buster Posey hasn’t come close to building a winning team. But the Giants’ president of baseball operations has successfully traded major league players off disappointing clubs for promising prospects who could play pivotal roles in the future. Posey’s dramatic deadline selloff Monday made a bad 2026 team even worse, but it also helped the Giants stockpile pitching prospects who should be able to...

David Lombardi joins Section 415 to break down 49ers training camp, starting with new details Kyle Shanahan shared directly with reporters about his car accident. Also, the state of the receiver and running back rooms as both positions incorporate new additions and manage injuries. 00:00 Intro 00:58 Inside the room: what Kyle Shanahan revealed about his accident 5:45 The coaches running the 49ers...

As Buster Posey prepares for Monday’s trade deadline, it’s fascinating to think how different next summer could look for the Giants’ president of baseball operations. Instead of calling executives around the league to talk through trade possibilities, Posey might have to put the phone down for a few days so he can enjoy a weekend in Cooperstown. Assuming that Posey, who led the Giants to three Wor...

When LeBron James announced he was leaving the Lakers after an eight-year stint in Los Angeles, the Warriors emerged as a suitor. Nearly a month after James became a free-agent, he chose to sign with the … Philadelphia 76ers. Which factors led to James' decision and where do the Warriors go from here? The Standard's Danny Emerman joins "Section 415" to break down what's next for GM Mike Dunleavy a...

Despite a fourth-quarter collapse that cost the Valkyries a shot at entering the All-Star break on a 10-game winning streak, Golden State has proven it’s one of the WNBA’s best teams. The Valkyries are 19-8 with 17 games remaining, and will spend the second half of the season attempting to secure home-court advantage for a playoff run. How far can Golden State go in its second season? Reporter Jan...

What level of prospect can the SF Giants get back for Luis Arraez or Robbie Ray? Will they make a surprise trade and deal someone like Heliot Ramos or Willy Adames? On this episode of "Section 415," Kerry answers your most pressing questions on the Giants ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. 0:00 Intro 1:06 Any surprise trades beyond Arraez, Ray, and Mahle? 4:25 Can the Giants land a top-100 prospect?...

A long Warriors offseason is almost over. The team brought back Steve Kerr on a two-year contract, re-signed Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft. All that’s left is figuring out whether one of the greatest players in NBA history wants to sign with Golden State. Reporter Danny Emerman joined the “Section 415” podcast after a trip to Las...

The Golden State Valkyries have won seven consecutive games and are in the midst of the best stretch in the franchise’s brief history. Natalie Nakase’s team plays dominant defense, has one of the league’s deepest rotations, and has a range of playmakers who have helped close out recent wins. Sounds like a championship-caliber team, right? On the “Section 415” podcast, reporter Jane Kenny joins hos...

Since Buster Posey shocked the industry and took over as the Giants’ president of baseball operations in October 2024, nothing has gone according to plan. But this weekend’s MLB draft and the Aug. 3 trade deadline offer Posey and GM Zack Minasian chances to improve the franchise’s outlook and lay the foundation for a turnaround. How will Posey navigate these pivotal decisions? The Standard’s John...

It was a riveting start and a crushing finish for the U.S. men’s national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Does a knockout-stage win qualify as progress? How did the Bay Area handle its duties as one of 16 host regions at the first-ever 48-team tournament? The Standard’s Kevin Nguyen joins the “Section 415” podcast to analyze the U.S. performance and the atmosphere at the six local matches. 0:00 I...

10th-year center Kiah Stokes has won three national championships with UConn and three WNBA titles with the Las Vegas Aces. Since joining the Valkyries last offseason on a one-year deal, Stokes has done a lot of winning with Golden State too. Stokes joined the “Section 415" podcast to discuss her first season with the Valkyries, reuniting with UConn teammates in the Bay, and how the WNBA has chang...

As college athletic departments attempt to keep pace with rapidly evolving rules and regulations, Brent Blaylock arrived at the University of San Francisco this month believing the Dons’ programs are well positioned to ascend in the West Coast Conference. Blaylock said he was drawn to USF because of its commitment to the WCC and its determination to build competitive regional programs. He detailed...

The Warriors need a little bit of everything this offseason. That’s why Yaxel Lendeborg, the do-it-all wing out of Michigan, emerged as a logical choice when Golden State was on the clock with pick No. 11 in the draft. Lendeborg doesn’t have one standout trait, but he has a variety of skills that can help the Warriors right away. The Standard’s Danny Emerman joined the “Section 415” podcast to exp...

A year after the Giants acquired Rafael Devers from the Red Sox in a blockbuster trade, there are concerns about the slugger’s long-term fit in San Francisco. Who's at fault for Devers' struggles and the Giants' failures? Paul McCaffrey, the host of "Paulie Mac's Particles," joins "Section 415" to analyze everything that's gone wrong for a franchise that seems to have lost its way. 0:00 Rafael Dev...

Joelle Anderson isn’t just a pro soccer player. She’s also a soccer fan. Like most of her Bay FC teammates, the San Jose native was glued to the TV watching the USMNT earn a 4-1 win over Paraguay in its first World Cup match. As Anderson and Bay FC await a return to the field following a month-long pause for the World Cup, she joined the “Section 415” podcast to analyze the U.S. men’s impressive s...

A year after the Giants executed a blockbuster trade for Rafael Devers, Buster Posey is expected to have another busy summer ahead. This time, it's for all the wrong reasons. Barring a miracle, the struggling Giants will likely trade away top talent including Luis Arráez and Robbie Ray. It's possible the franchise commits to a rebuild, which could mean Posey would be willing to listen to offers on...

When Sarah Jones Simmer joined the National Women’s Soccer League as chief operating officer in 2024, the league was attempting to capitalize on surging national interest in women’s sports. Today, attendance and ratings are up, the league is expanding into new markets, and players are earning record salaries. In a live taping of "Section 415" at Charter's New Employer Brand Summit in New York, Sim...

The Golden State Valkyries made the playoffs in their inaugural season, have sold out every home game they’ve ever played, and are the first women’s sports franchise valued at $1 billion. Who’s responsible for this immediate success? How did the Valkyries shoot past their competitors to become the WNBA’s most valuable team? On "Section 415," reporter Jane Kenny discusses the evolution of the franc...

The Giants are lost. Their highest-paid players aren't producing, they haven't cleared a path to playing time for prospects, and they've been flirting with last-place for weeks. What's next for Buster Posey as he evaluates a team that hasn't come close to meeting expectations? The Standard's John Shea joins "Section 415" to discuss changes the Giants can implement and where the 2026 club ranks amo...

The “Light Years” podcast’s Sam Esfandiari joined guest host Danny Emerman on “Section 415” to discuss how the Warriors might approach the upcoming draft. Esfandiari also laid out what would constitute a successful offseason for Golden State and reflected on his decade of podcasting about the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 49ers rookies took the field in Santa Clara for the first time earlier this month, they’ll join veteran teammates at organized team activities (OTAs) next week. The practices lack the same level of intensity as training camp, but they provide an important learning opportunity for younger players and a chance for veterans to get acquainted with new coaches. The Standard’s David Lombardi joins...

Steve Kerr has signed a two-year deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, but the coach acknowledged that things are different at this stage of his tenure. There’s no championship or bust mentality. It’s not realistic to compete for a title every season. So if winning a fifth ring with Golden State isn’t the most likely outcome, why did Kerr return? Kerr spoke with The Standard’s Tim Kawakami,...