Posts by Ryan Leong

Giants bludgeon Orioles 13-2 to complete 5-1 homestand

August 31, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants have had a very inconsistent season and despite their prolonged losing streaks in July and August, they are still very much alive in the wild card standings.

A four-run 4th inning highlighted by a two-run triple from rookie Drew Gilbert staked Justin Verlander to a seven...


Verlander's chase to immortality is fading away

August 30, 2025

What do Justin Verlander, Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton, Goose Gossage, and Warren Spahn have in common?

With the exception of Verlander, who is a future Hall of Famer, all the other names are enshrined in Cooperstown.

They also have the dubious distinction of ending their illustrious careers wit...


Valkyries suffer more injuries in 81-72 loss to Mercury

August 22, 2025

The Valkyries have yet to figure out how to stop Alyssa Thomas.

Thomas, the queen of triple doubles, had the 17th of her great career and 6th this season. Thomas finished with 13 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high tying 16 assists as the Phoenix Mercury swept Golden State in all four games of...


Valkyries soar past the Sky, 90-59 to extend their four-game winning streak

August 15, 2025

Conventional wisdom says an expansion team often has a cool logo, fashionable uniforms, and a cute mascot. Other than that, don't expect the team to win many games and definitely do not plan on seeing any postseason games.

The Valkyries threw that script out the window and they continue to make hi...


Shorthanded Valkyries with impressive 73-66 victory over the Chicago Sky

August 1, 2025

It was the first time in franchise history the Valkyries had to play in back-to-back games. The result with an injury depleted roster was the best case scenario: two straight wins following Golden State's triumph at Washington Mystics.

The Valkyries top players were missing: All-Star Kayla Thornto...


Valkyries lose to Storm, 68-57 to end first half of season

July 16, 2025

The Valkyries inaugural season has been filled with memories and highlights. But a three-game losing streak and losses in five of six games is the perfect time for the extended All-Star break.

Golden State (10-12) ended the first half of the season losing to the Seattle Storm, 67-59 at Climate Ple...


Valkyries Fall Short Against Wings in Road Loss

June 17, 2025

The Valkyries did their best but they couldn't stop Paige Bueckers, the overall No.1 draft pick.

Bueckers led the way for the Wings scoring 20 points as Dallas (2-11) won for only the second time this season, beating Golden State, 80-71.

The Valkyries (5-6) couldn't protect the basketball, commi...


Valkyries Outlast Sparks 89-81 for First Overtime Victory

June 9, 2025

Nine games into their inaugural season, the Golden State Valkyries have made one thing clear: they’re not here to play, they’re here to win.

The Valkyries’ first overtime game in franchise history was a memorable one as they beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-81 on Monday evening at Crypto.com Arena.

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Baseball Mourns the Loss of Willie Mays at 93

June 18, 2024

One of the greatest baseball players ever has died.

Willie Mays, famously known as the "Say Hey Kid," has passed away at the age of 93 from heart failure, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Shea was a longtime friend of Mays, having recently authored the book "24: Life Stories...


Kings Defensive Woes Exposed in Disappointing Loss to Pistons

February 7, 2024

SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings are having an okay season. They're above .500 and are in playoff contention. But they're mediocre because they've lost to some bad teams, none worse than the Detroit Pistons, who were 6-43 before Wednesday's matchup.

Nothing is a sure thing, and this is why bettin...