G League to offer $125,000 contracts to elite prospects
The G League will begin offering "select contracts" worth $125,000 next year to elite prospects who are not yet eligible for the NBA, a move that could slightly lessen the handful of one-and-done players at the college level.
Tony's Thoughts: 49ers reaping what they sowed in offseason
Instead, they were OK with being the worst team in the league this year and the winless start is disappointing but not surprising. They’re trotting out 14 rookies every week and expecting them to learn the game while getting shelled. For some reason, the Niners have been spared the bashing and criticism that the equally bad Cleveland Browns, who are also 0-7, have received.
St. Francis’ Nash Horton, Watsonville’s Amelia Martinez named Preps of the Week | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 1-7 and March 30.
Preps of the Week
Boys: St. Francis High junior Nash Horton tallied six base hits to go along with six RBIs and...
Pavelski scores twice in Sharks' 7-2 win over Blackhawks
Pavelski scored twice and the San Jose Sharks reached a season high in goals in a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Iguodala fined $10K for 'inappropriate' postgame comments
The NBA announced the penalty shortly after Iguodala spoke to the media following practice and addressed the racially tinged comments he made Friday night.
Watsonville volleyball coach placed on administrative leave
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High School girls’ volleyball coach Tina Pendleton was placed on administrative leave earlier this week pending an investigation into actions that Watsonville High Principal Clara Fernandez says put students in danger.
Fernandez said she could not disclose any information about why Pendleton, who has...
President's criticisms spark more protests at NFL games
President Donald Trump's criticism of players who kneel during the national anthem sparked angry protests around the National Football League Sunday, as about 200 players sat, knelt or raised their fists in defiance.
Aptos alumna Hiltz takes sixth at USATF nationals
Aptos High alumna Nikki Hiltz took sixth place in the 1,500-meter final at Saturday’s USATF Outdoor Championships in Sacramento, cementing her spot as the top collegian in the event this season and earning All-American status.
NFL anthem protests evolve past Kaepernick's original intent
What began more than a year ago with an NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against minorities by kneeling silently during the national anthem before games has grown into a roar with hundreds of players sitting, kneeling, locking arms or remaining in locker rooms — their reasons for demonstrating as varied as their methods.
‘Catz softball gets a glance at new championship rings
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High softball team is fresh off a Central Coast Section Division I title run. To commemorate their memorable season, the 2021 Wildcatz team will be presented with championship rings thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local group.
The rings will have a...












