Sportstars
   During the World Cup, there is a lot of talk about the formation and the tactics, but then they focus on the star players. What’s more important? P.L., Sonoma     Great question — and it applies to all sports. In fact, I’ll start with college basketball.    When... Read more
Arturo Sotomayor – Track & Field – Junior
   After a disappointing trip to the CIF State Track and Field Championships at the beginning of June, the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters 800 meters champion was determined to get back to his winning ways.  Read more
   I love the World Cup. And it’s not because I’m a big soccer fan.     I love the World Cup because it turns me — and millions of other fair weather futbol Americans — into soccer fans. All-consuming soccer fans. Even if just for a few summer fortnights.... Read more
Johanna Grauer was an unstoppable force in getting Amador Valley its No. 1 national ranking and NCS title.  Read more
Joe DeMers was the insanely-productive linchpin to the talented roster of NCS-champion College Park Read more
Elk Grove’s Derek Hill closes his high school career as an MLB first-round draft pick. Read more
Walnut Creek was the gathering place for some of NorCal’s top girls basketball talents Read more
STATE TRACK 2014: Our compilation of six stories from state track weekend on June 6-7 Read more
Benicia softball always had the talent for an SJS title. It just needed a point in the right direction. Read more
Mountain View boys volleyball closed out a dominant season with a NorCal title. Read more
When it comes to girls hurdles, this Vacaville quintet may have been the fastest in the west. Read more
When it comes to your summer conditioning, everything is relative  Behind the Clipboard by Clay Kallam I’m going to play football in the fall, and my mom says I should get up early every morning — or at least four days a week — and go run five miles... Read more