Bay To Breakers Is This Sunday: A Jam Packed Race Of Surveillance Cameras And Nudity
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Bay To Breakers Is This Sunday: A Jam Packed Race Of Surveillance Cameras And Nudity

As previously reported, Bay to Breakers sat us all down and politely explained that there are gonna be a few changes around here, damn it….

Smokin’ Fast: Not Actually a Review of the Asics Hyper LD 4 Track Shoe
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Smokin’ Fast: Not Actually a Review of the Asics Hyper LD 4 Track Shoe

There’s always one way to muster motivation, and that’s to buy it–between coaching, classes, facilities, travel or equipment, with enough capital you can probably generate…

Workers At AT&T Park Vote To Authorize Strike
Business

Workers At AT&T Park Vote To Authorize Strike

AT&T Park concession workers voted today to authorize a strike in a vote of 500 to 16, according to a union representative. Workers will not…

Smokin’ Fast: Staying Committed To Training Even After A Disappointment
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Smokin’ Fast: Staying Committed To Training Even After A Disappointment

Sunday marked the 31st annual Wildflower, the “Woodstock of Triathlons.” One of the biggest such events in the world, it’s renowned for its rugged, beautiful…

Youth America’s Cup Capsizes During Practice Run (Video)
Sports

Youth America’s Cup Capsizes During Practice Run (Video)

The San Francisco-based team representing the U.S. in the upcoming Red Bull Youth America’s Cup capsized their 45-foot boat during a practice run on the…

Board Of Supes To Discuss Revised Designs For New Warriors Arena
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Board Of Supes To Discuss Revised Designs For New Warriors Arena

The Golden State Warriors on Sunday unveiled an updated design for their proposed new arena along San Francisco’s waterfront. The Warriors currently play at the…

Smokin’ Fast: Ten Time-Saving Fitness Tips
Culture

Smokin’ Fast: Ten Time-Saving Fitness Tips

The two biggest struggles I’ve found in keeping a fitness commitment are time and motivation. As I mentioned in the first part of my marathon…

Bay to Breakers Bans Large Bags, Unregistered Runners (That Means You Gavin)
Culture

Bay to Breakers Bans Large Bags, Unregistered Runners (That Means You Gavin)

As you know, Bay to Breakers is just around the corner. Everyone’s favorite festive run turned outdoor piss fest is making a few changes for…

SF Judge Talks About Nephew, First NBA Player To Come Out As Gay
In Court

SF Judge Talks About Nephew, First NBA Player To Come Out As Gay

When Jason Collins contemplated whether to come out as the first openly gay active member of a major U.S. professional sports league, the first family…

Mayor Lee Toils To Pay Off Super Bowl Bet
City Hall

Mayor Lee Toils To Pay Off Super Bowl Bet

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee is in Baltimore today to settle a bet he made with the city’s mayor on the outcome of the Super…

SF Viewing Parties Planned For Tonight’s Golden State Warriors Game
Business

SF Viewing Parties Planned For Tonight’s Golden State Warriors Game

Two watch parties are being held in San Francisco tonight as the Golden State Warriors continue their first NBA playoff run in six years. The…

Smokin’ Fast: Marathon Finishers Keep Calm and Carry On
Culture

Smokin’ Fast: Marathon Finishers Keep Calm and Carry On

At least one heckler in the audience at the DNA Lounge last Friday for Hunky Jesus: The Second Coming shouted “too soon” when I showed…

Plaque Honoring Barry Bonds’ Home Run Record Stolen From AT&T Park
Crime

Plaque Honoring Barry Bonds’ Home Run Record Stolen From AT&T Park

SF Giants fans who have been speculating about the disappearance of a plaque honoring Barry Bonds from AT&T Park can speculate a little less. The…

Bag Inspections, Security Wandings Planned For This Weekend’s SF Giants Games
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Bag Inspections, Security Wandings Planned For This Weekend’s SF Giants Games

San Francisco Giants fans headed to a game at AT&T Park this weekend are encouraged to arrive earlier than usual because of increased security at…

Group Launches Campaign In Support Of Waterfront Golden State Warriors Arena
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Group Launches Campaign In Support Of Waterfront Golden State Warriors Arena

Business, labor and community leaders and former Golden State Warriors players today announced the launch of a new group that will organize in support of…

Smokin’ Fast: Train the Ivan Drago Way with Periodization
Culture

Smokin’ Fast: Train the Ivan Drago Way with Periodization

Rocky IV is probably second on my short list of Cold War-era right wing propaganda sports films. Red Dawn is the apotheosis of that particular…

Bay Area Runners Give Their Accounts Of Boston Marathon Explosions
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Bay Area Runners Give Their Accounts Of Boston Marathon Explosions

A Bay Area runner had just crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon today and was walking off his leg cramps when two bombs…

Bay Area Runners In Boston For Marathon Shaken By Explosions

6:34 PM: A number of Bay Area residents were among the thousands of runners and spectators in the streets of Boston today when two deadly…

San Jose Mayor Says SF Giants Are Trying To Kick Oakland A’s Out Of Bay Area
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San Jose Mayor Says SF Giants Are Trying To Kick Oakland A’s Out Of Bay Area

San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed today expressed frustration at the lack of a decision by Major League Baseball on whether to allow the Oakland A’s…

Mayor Lee Confident San Francisco Will Host 2016 Super Bowl
City Hall

Mayor Lee Confident San Francisco Will Host 2016 Super Bowl

The San Francisco 49ers will make a bid next month to host the 50th Super Bowl in 2016, and announced today that they are bringing…

Smokin’ Fast: The Hunky Jesus Workout
Culture

Smokin’ Fast: The Hunky Jesus Workout

While awaiting word on whether I’ve won a ticket in the Dipsea Race lottery, no money to sign up for any other races to build…

SF Giants Receive World Series Rings
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SF Giants Receive World Series Rings

Silver and gold were added to the traditional orange and black team colors of the San Francisco Giants today as the players, coaches and staff…

Giants Raise World Series Flag At Home Opener
Sports

Giants Raise World Series Flag At Home Opener

A sea of orange and black flowed around AT&T Park today as tens of thousands of fans flocked to the stadium for the defending World…

Nuns Pray, Parking Pricey, Bars Packed: It’s Opening Weekend For The SF Giants
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Nuns Pray, Parking Pricey, Bars Packed: It’s Opening Weekend For The SF Giants

Friday marks the first home game of the SF Giants’ 2013 season, and the area around AT&T Park is already buzzing with excitement, we’re told….

5500 Runners To Hit SF Streets For Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon This Sunday
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5500 Runners To Hit SF Streets For Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon This Sunday

This Sunday, more than 5,500 runners from 45 states and 15 countries will hit the San Francisco Waterfront in the city’s first Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon….