John Fisher, owner of the soon-to-be-former Oakland Athletics and billionaire son of Gap clothing moguls Doris and Don Fisher, is tired of seeing teams reap success from his franchise’s talent pool. Year…
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Oakland Athletics’ Move to Las Vegas Backed By MLB Owners, Report Says
The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners, cementing the sport’s first relocation since 2005, according to two people familiar with the vote….
San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s Sharing Oracle Park? Fans Think It’s a Joke
Will the Oakland A’s—soon to be of Las Vegas—play home games at the San Francisco Giant’s Oracle Park? That’s the plan according to Oakland A’s President Dave Kaval, who recently spilled the…
Oakland Women’s Soccer Team Rises as Pro Sports Bow Out
The U.S. Women’s National Team’s stunning, disappointing flameout at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup this week left a sour taste in the mouths of soccer fans across the country. For a…
Oakland A’s Move One Step Closer to Las Vegas After Nevada Vote
A stadium financing bill aimed at drawing the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas cleared a major hurdle Tuesday after being approved by the Nevada Senate, but not before lawmakers amended the measure…
Oakland A’s Fans Came to the Coliseum Angry. And BART Officials Love It
Bay Area Rapid Transit was clearly moved by how many people it moved Tuesday. “Thank you @SFBART riders, especially @Athletics fans. Yesterday’s ridership was 189,716. 2nd highest ridership since March 2020,” the…