Section 415

The greatest eras of 49ers football, Giants baseball, and Warriors basketball have one thing in common. Each franchise drafted the vast majority of its most important players. At a time when Bay Area sports fans are clamoring for the 49ers, Giants, and Warriors to continue adding to their roster through free agency and trades, it’s important to remember that there’s no viable path to the top witho...

Steve Kerr has agreed to return to the Warriors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean things are business as usual for Golden State. What does the coach’s two-year deal mean for Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Joe Lacob’s never-ending pursuit of the team’s next superstar? Today, Danny Emerman joins Section 415 to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veronica Burton, Janelle Salaun, and Kayla Thornton are back and the Valkyries added free-agent star Gabby Williams to the mix after an impressive debut season. What does coach Natalie Nakase and Golden State have in mind for an encore? On this episode of “Section 415,” Jane Kenny analyzes the team’s last-minute roster moves including the decision to keep both Kaitlyn Chen and Laeticia Amihere and...

It’s still early May, but the San Francisco Giants have looked terrible. After a six-game losing streak, president of baseball operations Buster Posey turned to Triple-A Sacramento and called up Bryce Eldridge. Now, an offense that ranks last in the majors in runs, home runs, and walks needs a hero. Today on Section 415, The Standard’s John Shea joins us to discuss how Eldridge can spark a struggl...

The San Jose Earthquakes are the hottest team in MLS, Bay FC is trying to break through amid constant change, and the Bay Area is set to host six 2026 World Cup matches. What explains the sudden surge in soccer interest locally? The Standard’s Kevin Nguyen joins Section 415 to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants are surging, but is this hot stretch sustainable? Jung Hoo Lee, Casey Schmitt, and Landen Roupp are the unlikely catalysts behind a turnaround, yet Rafael Devers and Willy Adames remain ice cold. Today on Section 415, The Standard’s John Shea joins us to discuss what needs to happen for Tony Vitello’s squad to reach its full potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

This episode is a collaboration with Pacific Standard Time, the SF Standard's flagship weekly news podcast. The WNBA's hottest team - the Golden State Valkyries - is on the cusp of a brand new season. After a blockbuster debut last year that saw sold-out crowds of 18,000 fans, the Valks are sure to bring the heat both on and off the court again this summer - and with that, new supporters, like our...

The Warriors’ season is over, and a seismic summer is about to tip off. All eyes are on head coach Steve Kerr, who isn’t a lock to return to the bench. How will Kerr, GM Mike Dunleavy, and owner Joe Lacob navigate the uncertainty? Today on Section 415, The Standard’s Danny Emerman joins us to break down the complex dynamics at play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and the 49ers have holes on the O-line, the D-line, wide receiver, safety, and several other key spots. Can John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan realistically address every need? Today on Section 415, NFL Draft analyst and Hutch Report editor Jake Hutchinson joins us to break down the team’s next moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

The San Francisco Giants are off to a terrible start and Buster Posey is feeling the pressure. How long can the team’s president of baseball operations wait to shake up the roster? Today on Section 415, The Standard’s John Shea joins us to discuss what’s next for a club still searching for answers. Become an SFStandard subscriber! www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

The Warriors are locked into the 10th seed, but Steph Curry’s return means anything is possible. The play-in tournament looks daunting, but Curry and veterans Draymond Green, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis are hoping to navigate next week’s gauntlet and reach the NBA playoffs. What needs to go right? The Standard’s Danny Emerman joins “Section 415” to analyze Golden State’s chances of knocking...

As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for Year 2, the WNBA offseason is about to get crazy. The expansion draft is in the rearview mirror, free agency is starting, and the draft is right around the corner. How will Natalie Nakase’s squad build off a playoff run? Jane Kenny is here to break down the latest for a franchise on the rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most important part of free agency is over and the 49ers are ready to turn their attention to the draft. After John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan and Jed York provided updates on the state of the franchise at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix, The Standard’s David Lombardi joins Section 415 to break down what he learned. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your...

The Giants scored just four runs in their first four games, but finally got new manager Tony Vitello into the win column on Monday in San Diego. It’s time for some way-too-early analysis of the 2026 squad, so The Standard’s baseball writer, John Shea, is here to help us make sense of the first four games and where the Giants go from here. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup...

The Tony Vitello era is underway, and the Giants are looking to end a four-year playoff drought. But down in the minor leagues, the organization is hoping to do something equally meaningful: Develop the next generation of talent, headlined by top prospect Bryce Eldridge. On this episode of Section 415, prospect analyst and publisher of ThereRGiants Roger Munter joins the show to discuss the Giants...

The 49ers have signed free-agents, traded for a defensive tackle, and started planning for the NFL Draft. How do the offseason moves reflect the organization’s big-picture priorities and their multi-year approach to reshaping the roster? The Standard’s David Lombardi joins Section 415 to break down the state of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warriors’ stretch run has turned into a disappointment. Jimmy Butler is out for the year, Steph Curry has been out for seven weeks and quite frankly, Golden State is out of a lot of people’s minds. That will soon change, and today on Section 415, The Standard’s Danny Emerman stops by to explain why Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, Steve Kerr, and others will all be drawing more attention soon. Becom...

Renel Brooks-Moon spent 24 seasons turning the Giants’ waterfront ballpark into a second home for fans. Two years after the team shockingly replaced her, Brooks-Moon is looking for new ways to connect with her community and share stories of Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, and the baseball legends who became close friends. Brooks-Moon is in the beginning stages of writing a book and joined the “Sectio...

After suffering a crushing playoff loss in Seattle, the 49ers are trying to load up. The additions of Mike Evans, Osa Odighizuwa, and Dre Greenlaw headline an important week for an organization that’s trying to keep pace with the Seahawks and Rams in the NFL’s toughest division. The Standard’s Tim Kawakami joins the Section 415 podcast to analyze San Francisco’s offseason moves and where the team...

Emma Coates moved to the Bay Area to be an architect of change, and soon, we'll find out how different Bay FC will look. The first-year head coach left her position coaching the U-23 England women to join a NWSL franchise entering its third season. Coates discussed her transition to California, the team's acquisition of Claire Hutton, and how she's thinking about leadership in 2026. Become an SF S...

With less than three weeks until Opening Day at Oracle Park, the Giants will spend the rest of spring training searching for answers to their biggest questions. From evaluating Bryce Eldridge's push for a roster spot to setting a structure for the lineup, Buster Posey and Tony Vitello have an extensive checklist to address in March. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn...

Macklin Celebrini is the Bay Area’s new must-watch superstar, but he’s not the only reason casual fans are watching more hockey. With Will Smith and Michael Misa also emerging as key players, the Sharks have a young core poised to turn the franchise into a perennial contender. Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now joins Section 415 to discuss how a young team on the rise can build momentum. Subscribe...

Trent Williams knows how much the 49ers need him. The star left tackle is a shrewd businessman who has navigated complex contract negotiations with his agent, Vincent Taylor, in the past. So with NFL free agency set to begin in March, it should come as no surprise that Williams is eager to sort out his status with the team in the near future. When 49ers GM John Lynch met with reporters at the NFL...

Steph Curry’s knee injury is a problem, Jimmy Butler is out for the season, and Kristaps Porzingis’ availability is a daily question. So who can the Warriors count on? If Sunday’s win over the Nuggets is any indication, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and De’Anthony Melton are some of the players worth watching down the stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants' new manager is making headlines in Scottsdale, but Buster Posey's handpicked leader isn't the only reason fans are interested in what's taking place this spring. The additions of Luis Arráez and Harrison Bader coupled with superstar Rafael Devers enjoying his first full year with the Giants have created plenty of intrigue down in the desert. On this episode of Section 415, The Standard...