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December 4, 2025

49ers lament missed opportunities in tight loss to Rams

That all added up to a 41-39 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night that left San Francisco still seeking its first win under new coach Kyle Shanahan.

Watsonville’s Ruben Mora named The Pajaronian’s Boys Athlete of the Year

No pain, no gain.  It’s an idiom often used by athletes for motivation during some of the most grueling moments of their lives. Watsonville High graduate Ruben Mora had his fair share of those moments while donning a Wildcatz uniform. Whether it was overcoming injuries or...

Photos: Santa Cruz County Jamboree | High school football

APTOS—The high school football season unofficially kicked off this past weekend with the Santa Cruz County Jamboree at Cabrillo College. St. Francis, Pajaro Valley and Watsonville high schools along with four other schools within the county scrimmaged for the first time this season at...

Mariners beat ‘Catz for first time in 30 years | Boys soccer

APTOS—The last time the Aptos High boys soccer team beat Watsonville High the Nintendo Game Boy was a hot item, “Home Alone” was the top movie and Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” was No.1 rap song in the nation. That was 30 years ago, but...

Story, Arenado help Rockies hold off Giants 9-6

Trevor Story homered, Nolan Arenado picked up his major league lead-tying 112th RBI with a double as part of a four-run sixth and the Rockies beat San Francisco 9-6 on Tuesday for their 10th straight win over the Giants at Coors Field.

Mustangs keep playoff hopes alive with crushing win over NMC | Prep football

Monte Vista Christian senior Max Torres missed three games nursing an injury he suffered earlier this season. To say he was eager to get back on the gridiron for Friday night’s game against North Monterey County would be a mere understatement for the Mustangs’ standout...

Bour's four hits helps Marlins hold off Athletics 11-9

"You're not going to be able to win like this. I don't care who you are," Mattingly said after Miami's 11-9 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. "You're not going to go out and score 10, 11 on a consistent basis. You're going to do that every

Raiders sign WR Jordy Nelson, release Michael Crabtree

His former position coach and coordinator in Green Bay, Edgar Bennett, and new Raiders coach Jon Gruden immediately called to bring him out for a free-agent visit. Quarterback Derek Carr picked him up at the airport and gave him a tour of the Bay Area.

Mariners come out victorious in seesaw battle with Palma | Prep football roundup 

Aptos High senior Nate Garcia recorded three touchdowns to help lift the Mariners past Palma in Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division action Oct. 11. The Mariners earned their first win in league play, while the Chieftains—the defending State Division 4A champion—dropped to 0-3 this...

QB Derek Carr expected to play this week for Raiders

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio confirmed Carr's return on Monday, echoing comments he made following the Raiders' 30-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens a day earlier.