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2-time world champion Doyle Brunson, called the Godfather of Poker, dies at 89

May 15, 2023 9:53 AM Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his…

Otters win first CCAA Tournament Championship in program history

May 13, 2023 5:32 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – After Cal State San Bernardino forced a winner-take-all “If Necessary Game,” Cal State Monterey Bay stunned the Coyotes with…

Jason Day gets first win in 5 years at Byron Nelson; Scheffler finishes 3 back

May 14, 2023 3:36 PM Associated Press

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jason Day won his first PGA Tour event in five years Sunday, shooting 9-under 62 for a one-shot victory over Austin Eckroat…

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media

May 14, 2023 9:10 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another…

Otters advance to CCAA Tournament Finals

May 12, 2023 5:40 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Backed by another strong Drew Williams performance, the Otters punched their ticket to the championship game with a 4-3 win…

Ex-Raider Henry Ruggs pleads guilty to driving drunk at 156 mph, causing fatal crash

May 10, 2023 10:01 AM Associated Press

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving his sports car drunk at…

Salinas-Native that led Vikings to first Super Bowl Joe Kapp dies at 85

May 9, 2023 9:44 AM Associated Press

Joe Kapp, the tough quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl and California to its last Rose Bowl, has died. He was 85.…

Former Salinas High School senior plays basketball for first time since leukemia diagnosis

May 9, 2023 3:15 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE MAY 13, 2023 at 5:37 p.m.- A Salinas High School Senior took to the basketball court for the first time…

Thailand wins International Crown LPGA match play event

May 7, 2023 5:41 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Atthaya Thitikul birdied the 16th hole to cap a dominating week that carried Thailand to a victory over Australia on Sunday…

Oakland Athletics’ announcer suspended indefinitely after using racial slur

May 7, 2023 3:43 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Oakland Athletics announcer Glen Kuiper has been suspended indefinitely after using a racial slur during the team’s pre-game show…

Verstappen keeps Red Bull undefeated with win in Miami

May 7, 2023 3:17 PM Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Max Verstappen used an easy Sunday drive to keep Red Bull undefeated on the season, as the reigning two-time Formula One…

UFC’s Tony Ferguson arrested following Hollywood crash

May 7, 2023 12:29 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UFC veteran Tony Ferguson was arrested early Sunday morning in Hollywood for suspicion of drunken driving after he allegedly…

Vida Blue, led Oakland to 3 World Series titles, dies at 73

May 7, 2023 9:02 AM Associated Press

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Vida Blue, a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball’s biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped…

Warriors’ win makes Thursday ‘best day of my life’ for newlywed fan

May 5, 2023 11:16 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 05 MAY 23 13:52 ET By Andrea Nakano Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The…

Harigae ready for homecoming at historic U.S. Women’s Open

May 4, 2023 7:54 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – When Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts the U.S. Women’s Open in July, many golfers will be playing the course for the…

The countdown is on for the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open

May 3, 2023 5:45 PM Derrick Ow

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- The winds may have been gusty but the mood at Pebble Beach Golf Links was nothing short of jubilation. The countdown…

The Bay meets LA: Warriors fans in Santa Cruz Prepare for Game 1 against Lakers

May 2, 2023 10:50 AM Lindsey Selzer

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Bay meets LA for the first time in 20 years. The Golden State Warriors are gearing up to take on the Los Angeles…

Ben Bruce and Anne Flower win the 2023 Big Sur Marathon

April 30, 2023 5:50 PM Derrick Ow

CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- Runners of all ages woke up at the crack of dawn on Sunday morning to conquer the 2023 Big Sur Marathon. Windy and overcast…

Hugh Roberts II talks unfinished business, growing the game of soccer, and more

April 30, 2023 6:57 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – In the offseason, Hugh Roberts II inked a new contract with Monterey Bay F.C. to return for a second season. He joined a…

Monterey Bay F.C. finishes action-packed stretch with scoreless draw against Rio Grande Valley F.C.

April 29, 2023 5:43 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Three matches in eight days. A busy schedule for the Union, yielding two wins and one draw. Monterey Bay F.C. (3-2-3, 12…

Finau holds off Rahm to take Mexico Open for 6th career win

April 30, 2023 6:11 PM Associated Press

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Tony Finau and Jon Rahm play enough golf together away from the PGA Tour that Finau thinks it has only made him a better…

Basketball legend Rivers, longtime Globetrotter, dies at 73

April 30, 2023 4:18 PM Associated Press

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Larry “Gator” Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters…

Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings

April 30, 2023 3:48 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in…

Monterey Bay F.C. to face LAFC May 9th in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 in Seaside

April 27, 2023 12:09 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The road to U.S. Open Cup glory will get tougher for Monterey Bay F.C. During Thursday’s draw, The Union will be hosting…

Monterey Bay F.C. advances in U.S. Open Cup play after defeating San Jose Earthquakes 1-0

April 25, 2023 9:15 PM Victor Guzman

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A close match between two California teams in the U.S. Open Cup ended with a huge win for Monterey Bay F.C. at home. USL…

Aaron Rodgers traded to the New York Jets

April 24, 2023 1:34 PM Derrick Ow

NEW YORK, (KION-TV)- After months of speculation, Aaron Rodgers will have a new place to play in 2023. The four-time NFL Most Valuable Player will be…

Gilroy native Dustin Wolf wins American Hockey League MVP

April 23, 2023 5:18 PM Derrick Ow

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, (KION-TV)- Gilroy native Dustin Wolf will need to make more room on his trophy case. The Calgary Wranglers goaltender received…

Strong showing by MBFC, MBFC2 in busy weekend for club

April 23, 2023 11:33 PM Maxwell Glenn

Salinas, Calif. (KION) – An action-packed week is underway for the Crisp and Kelp as Monterey Bay F.C. is set to play three matches in eight days.…

Lilia Vu wins 1st major at Chevron Championship in playoff

April 23, 2023 5:25 PM Associated Press

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Lilia Vu birdied the first playoff hole to win her first major at the Chevron Championship after fellow American Angel…

Curry, Warriors hold off Kings 126-125 to even series 2-all

April 23, 2023 4:09 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 32 points but gave Sacramento a late chance when he called a timeout Golden State didn’t have, and the…

Raiders owner Mark Davis rips Athletics for potential move to Las Vegas: ‘All they did was f— the Bay Area’

April 21, 2023 2:08 PM KION546 News Team

By Steven Taranto Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis spoke out against the Oakland Athletics potential move to Las Vegas, accusing the A’s of…

San Benito County Sheriff rooted in Oakland even after Athletics reported move to Las Vegas

April 20, 2023 4:49 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- In Oakland, the highest law of the land is, or was, the Athletics up until they tore the hearts out of loyal fans…

Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas

April 20, 2023 11:02 AM Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas…

Hall of Famer LB Dave Wilcox dies at age 80

April 19, 2023 5:39 PM Derrick Ow

AP- Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Wilcox, who made the Pro Bowl seven times in his 11 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 80. The…

Tiger Woods has ankle surgery, rest of majors in doubt

April 19, 2023 4:02 PM Derrick Ow

AP- Tiger Woods had fusion surgery on his right ankle Wednesday morning to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone, putting in doubt whether he plays…

49ers QB Brock Purdy unsure if he will play this season

April 17, 2023 4:27 PM FOX 35

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is unsure if he will be able to play in the upcoming NFL season, according to Yahoo…

Fitzpatrick wins RBC Heritage over Spieth on 3rd extra hole

April 16, 2023 5:30 PM Associated Press

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick’s earliest memories of Harbour Town were as a spectator wondering if Tiger Woods would play the…

Bay Area rapper E-40 ejected from Kings-Warriors playoff game

April 16, 2023 3:29 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, California (KPIX) — Legendary Bay Area rapper E-40, a loyal Golden State supporter, was ejected Saturday night from Sacramento’s Golden…

Erling Haaland equals a Premier League record as Manchester City maintains pressure on Arsenal in title race

April 16, 2023 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN With each record that Erling Haaland breaks, the next one seems more inevitable, such is the sheer volume of goals he is scoring…

Mike Hollins rushes in the first half during a game at Scott Stadium on November 12

Mike Hollins scores in UVA spring game five months after surviving a shooting

April 16, 2023 4:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald and Wayne Sterling, CNN University of Virginia running back Mike Hollins scored a touchdown in his team’s spring game on…

Sacramento Kings win first playoff game in 17 years with defeat of Golden State Warriors in Game 1

April 16, 2023 3:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis and Jacob Lev, CNN The Sacramento Kings could not have enjoyed a better start to their return to the playoffs for the first time in 17…

Mbappé has scored 139 goals for PSG in Ligue 1.

Kylian Mbappé becomes Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time top scorer in Ligue 1

April 16, 2023 2:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis, CNN Kylian Mbappé has already achieved much in his young career. The 24-year-old has won a World Cup, scored a hattrick in a World…

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham in late 2020.

Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham FC surprise Rob McElhenney with a catchy song for his birthday

April 15, 2023 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Welsh soccer club Wrexham has already produced a Disney+ documentary and…

Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors will face the Sacramento Kings on April 15.

NBA Playoffs: First round tips-off with four blockbuster clashes

April 15, 2023 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN After 82 regular season games each, and a play-in game for the Atlanta Hawks, it all comes down to this. The NBA playoffs begin…

Bouyea, Quinones earn G League postseason honors

April 14, 2023 8:32 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Even after the season, two local NBA G League fan-favorites continue to add to their résumés. Jamaree Bouyea and Lester…

Literature professor narrates 50 years of football history in Monterey County through his book Amateur “Yo soy Futbol”

April 14, 2023 7:58 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV)- Álvaro Mercado worked on his work for three years, and in a 400-page compilation, he tells 120 anecdotes of young…

Miles Bridges watches a game at his alma mater

NBA forward Miles Bridges suspended for 30 games after domestic violence incident

April 14, 2023 3:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN NBA free agent Miles Bridges, who didn’t play this season, has been suspended for 30 games without pay after a domestic…

The official Premier League ball is pictured during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park in Liverpool

Premier League player won’t face charges following arrest on suspicion of child sex offenses

April 14, 2023 12:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Matt Foster, CNN An English Premier League footballer who was arrested on suspicion of child sex offenses in July 2021 will not face further…

Luka Dončić (center) and the Mavericks bench watch on during the game against the Chicago Bulls.

NBA fines the Dallas Mavericks $750K, saying team ‘undermined the integrity of our sport’

April 14, 2023 11:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson and Homero De la Fuente, CNN The Dallas Mavericks were fined $750,000 for “conduct detrimental to the league” after…

DeMar DeRozan dribbles the ball during the game against the Raptors.

DeMar DeRozan says his daughter won’t be at Chicago Bulls’ crucial game against Miami Heat despite pleas

April 14, 2023 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Diar DeRozan became a sensation over the course of a 48-minute NBA game on Wednesday — and she never touched the ball. Diar,…