Posts by Marko Ukalovic (Page 1)

Los Angeles shines bright in American opener of World Cup '26

June 12, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calf. — The City of Angels knows how to put on a show.

SoFi Stadium was the site of the American and Team USA's opening match against Paraguay of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. This is the first time in history that a continent is hosting the tournament. Along with the United States, Mexico a...


Giants bullpen implodes again in 4-3 loss to Nationals

June 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants bullpen wasted another good starting pitching performance.

Keaton Winn gave up three runs in the top of the ninth inning as the Washington Nationals came from behind to defeat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on a crisp Monday evening at Oracle Park.

The Nati...


Houser gets lit up in Marlins 9-4 rout of Giants

April 24, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — It was a night Adrian Houser would like to soon forget.

The San Francisco Giants starting pitcher was rocked for eight runs on 11 hits, including two home runs, as the Miami Marlins jumped out to a 8-0 lead after three and a half innings to win comfortably 9-4 on Friday evening at...


Giants have reversal of fortune in 3-1 win over Dodgers

April 21, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s been a rocky start for the San Francisco Giants.

But it had to feel good to come back to the friendly confines of Oracle Park and defeat their hated divisional rival and current back-to-back World Champions. The Giants scored three runs in the first inning and Landen Roupp alo...


Warriors fizzle out in home finale to Lakers 119-103

April 9, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry rested his knee, and the Golden State Warriors offense proved once again its not ready for prime time.

Lebron James led all scorers with 26 points and barely missed a triple double as the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 119-103 victory in the home finale for the Warrior...


Warriors fading into obscurity as losses pile up

March 16, 2026

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr may not want to publicly admit what's happening to his team.

The Warriors '25-'26 have become an afterthought in the Bay Area sports scene after its fifth consecutive loss and seven of their last eight games. The latest was a 21-point blown lead to the N...


Earthquakes dominate play yet suffer first loss of the season

March 15, 2026

SAN JOSE — All good things must come to an end.

The Seattle Sounders were dominated on the stat sheet by the San Jose Earthquakes but won on the stat that mattered the most, goals scored, in a 1-0 victory on Sunday afternoon at PayPal Park.

San Jose had its three-game winning streak snapped. Sea...


Bay FC get fresh start with season opening win over Denver

March 14, 2026

SAN JOSE — A new head coach, a refurbished roster equal to a fresh start for Bay FC in season number three.

The Bay's NWSL team did something they haven't experience since June of 2025. Win a match.

Bay FC's spoiled Denver Summit FC's inaugural match as they defeated the newly expansion team in...


Werner shines in Quakes debut in 2-0 clean sleet over Atlanta United

February 28, 2026

SAN JOSE — German international striker Timo Werner made his much-anticipated debut with the San Jose Earthquakes on a warm Saturday afternoon.

Werner played over 30 minutes and recorded an assist as the Quakes defeated Atlanta United FC in 2-0 victory at PayPal Park. San Jose has started the 2026...


Sharks young dynamic duo leading resurgence

January 24, 2026

SAN JOSE — Macklin Celebrini is very happy to have his winger Will Smith back on his line.

"Yeah I mean, obviously he's a special player," said Celebrini as he had missed having Smith out of action for 13 games. "I mean that's what he does. He makes special plays and he wasn't even looking at me,...