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Go behind the scenes, on the road, and inside the locker rooms with the Bay Area’s biggest teams—the 49ers, Giants, Warriors, and Valkyries. Hosted by SF Standard sports editor Kerry Crowley, "Section 415" delivers sharp reporting, fresh insights, and the kind of local coverage fans won’t get anywhere else. The first episode drops October 7. Follow now to stay connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants’ president of baseball operations, Buster Posey, is searching for a new manager and working to end the team’s playoff drought that hit four seasons this year. Posey discusses what he learned during his first 12 months on the job, how he juggles his day-to-day responsibilities, and the balance between acquiring outside talent and building a roster with talent from the Giants’ farm system.  This episode was hosted by Kerry Crowley, produced by Dakota London, and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is the Standard’s head of audio. Theme music by Hannis Brown and series art by Jess Hutchison. Support the San Francisco Standard. Become a member at https://sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Ricky Pearsall have all missed time due to injuries, but the 49ers’ offense has still delivered clutch performances to key the team’s 4-1 start. Can Mac Jones keep thriving? Will Christian McCaffrey finally find running lanes? And who will step up to lead a depleted receiver corps? The Standard’s David Lombardi joins Section 415 to analyze the 49ers’ 4-1 start and where they go from here.  This episode was hosted by Kerry Crowley, produced by Dakota London, and edited by Matt Collette. Sophie Bearman is the Standard’s head of audio. Theme music by Hannis Brown and series art by Jess Hutchison. Support The San Francisco Standard. Become a member at https://sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With one week remaining until the start of the NBA season, the opening night matchup between the Warriors and Lakers has already lost a bit of its luster. LeBron James will miss the matchup with sciatica, leaving the spotlight to Steph Curry and Luka Doncic. It’s fair to wonder how many more times Curry, 37, and James, 40, will share the floor together, and it’s just as fair to start thinking about what the Warriors will look like whenever Curry enters the next chapter of his career. For now, the Warriors’ star and the franchise’s top decision-makers still believe he’s capable of anchoring a title contender. In this episode of Section 415, The Standard’s Danny Emerman analyzes what to expect from Curry in Year 17 with the Warriors, how the Jonathan Kuminga negotiations finally reached a resolution, and how Golden State’s offseason acquisitions can help the team build off of the progress made following the trade for Jimmy Butler. This episode was hosted by Kerry Crowley and produced by Matt Collette. Sophie Bearman is the Standard’s head of audio. Theme music by Hannis Brown and series art by Jess Hutchison. Support The San Francisco Standard. Become a member at ⁠https://sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liam Plunkett won a Cricket World Cup with England in 2019 and has spent the last three years working to grow the sport in the United States, including as a player with the San Francisco Unicorns of Major League Cricket. With cricket set to return to the Olympics in Los Angeles for the 2028 games, Plunkett joined Section 415 with Kerry Crowley to discuss how he’s helping develop the infrastructure to support the sport’s expansion in the U.S. This episode was hosted by Kerry Crowley and produced by Dakota London. Sophie Bearman is the Standard’s head of audio. Theme music by Hannis Brown and series art by Jess Hutchison. Support The San Francisco Standard. Become a member at www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Miles, an Antioch native who spent parts of nine seasons in the majors, was inspired to pursue a career in baseball during his childhood when he watched legends such as Rickey Henderson and Dave Stewart at the Coliseum. These days, he's trying to create memories for kids across the East Bay as manager of the Oakland Ballers, an independent league team that played its first game in 2024. Miles joined Section 415 and discussed how the Ballers have engaged the Oakland community, how the team recruited so many local players, and what the next steps in the evolution of the young franchise look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro golfer Min Woo Lee fell in love with the Golden State Warriors watching Steph Curry and Klay Thompson win titles together. Now, the Australian golfer is playing for "The Bay Golf Club," one of six teams in the TGL indoor league. Curry, Thompson, and Andre Iguodala are among the investors in The Bay Golf Club which hired former Warriors employee Eric Kwait as its team president. On this episode of Section 415, Lee and Kwait chat with host Kerry Crowley about their experience with The Bay Golf Club, what enticed them to join the TGL, and how they're looking to build genuine connections with Bay Area sports fans despite playing matches in an arena more than 3,000 miles away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Buster Posey began the process of searching for Bob Melvin’s replacement, The Standard’s John Shea wrote that fans should expect the team to pursue a leader who brings different qualities and strengths to the table than Bob Melvin. Well, Posey did more than that. He hired University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello in a nearly unprecedented move that rocked the baseball industry. In this episode of Section 415, Shea joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss a bold new era of Giants baseball and how Vitello will adjust to life in the majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the busiest time of the sports calendar, and nearly every Bay Area team is making news. The 49ers, at 5-3, are navigating injuries to superstars in their quest for a playoff berth. The Warriors, at 4-2, are off to an interesting start thanks to the ascension of young wing Jonathan Kuminga. The Giants, after missing the playoffs again, made one of the boldest managerial hires in MLB history, and introduced former University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello at Oracle Park on Thursday. How do we make sense of all the news? With The San Francisco Standard’s sports columnist, Tim Kawakami, who joins Section 415 host Kerry Crowley to analyze the state of the Bay Area sports landscape. Read more about the stories discussed in today’s episode: Kawakami: There are no magic fixes left for the 49ers and they know it Kawakami: The edge and feistiness that brought Buster Posey and Tony Vitello together Kawakami: The Kuminga-Kerr relationship is honest, open, and succeeding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in May, the Golden State Valkyries played their first game at Chase Center in front of 18,000 screaming fans. The introduction of a WNBA team marked the start of a new chapter in Bay Area sports history, and over the next four months, the story exceeded everyone’s expectations. The Valkyries sold out all 22 home games, won 23 regular-season matchups, and became the first expansion team in league history to make the playoffs. The person at the center of it all is WNBA Coach of the Year Natalie Nakase, who joins Section 415 host Kerry Crowley to reflect on the magnitude of the team’s achievements, and where Golden State goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Golden State Warriors are a perfect 4-0 inside Chase Center, but their strong home mark doesn’t begin to tell the story of their early-season grind. With a handful of brutal performances on the road and early-season concerns regarding a rugged schedule for their stars, Steve Kerr’s team has begun to stumble. What’s wrong, and how quickly might Steph Curry and company be able to get Golden State back on track? Today on Section 415, the Standard’s Warriors reporter, Danny Emerman, checks in with host Kerry Crowley to analyze what’s next for a team in search of solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The media landscape is shifting, and for years, it seemed as if sports talk radio was destined to be left behind. Lately, a few new innovations indicate that sports talk radio isn’t done yet. On this episode of Section 415, KNBR’s Adam Copeland joins host Kerry Crowley to talk about the state of the industry, working for the station he grew up listening to, hosting 49ers pregame shows, and what’s next for Bay Area sports fans looking for ways to tap into a never-ending conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Nick Bosa and Fred Warner out for the season, the 49ers entered the trade deadline needing help on defense. They chose not to make a big splash. Now, after Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford picked the unit apart on Sunday, Kyle Shanahan’s team is left to pick up the pieces. The playoffs are still in reach, but at 6-4, the 49ers need a lift. Can quarterback Brock Purdy provide it? After six consecutive Mac Jones starts, we might know soon. The Standard’s David Lombardi joins Section 415 host Kerry Crowley to talk about the 49ers’ biggest predicaments, and where the team goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pacific Standard Time is smart, surprising weekly podcast about California’s future—and why what happens here matters everywhere and to everyone. Hosted by SF Standard culture editor Emily Dreyfuss and enterprise reporter Jesse Alejandro Cottrell. New episodes Wednesday mornings, beginning Nov. 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Tony Vitello on board as the new manager and several new coaches joining the organization, Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey can finally start to shift his attention toward upgrading the team’s roster. On this episode of Section 415, The Standard’s baseball reporter, John Shea, joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss Shea’s 30-minute conversation with Vitello at MLB’s general manager meetings, the Giants’ offseason priorities, and why the team might be willing to consider trading top prospect Bryce Eldridge. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February, the Bay Area will play host to Super Bowl XL. A few months later, men's World Cup games will take place at Levi's Stadium. These massive events come on the heels of the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, tennis' Laver Cup, this weekend's NWSL championship, and so much more. Why is the Bay Area suddenly riding a wave of marquee sporting events? On this episode of Section 415, Zaileen Janmohamed joins Kerry Crowley and shares the answers. Janmohamed is the CEO and president of the Bay Area Host Committee, which has played a leading role in luring the biggest games in sports to the region. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at distilling months of work into a 10-minute presentation to NFL owners and working with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Jose Sharks are in the midst of their longest playoff drought in franchise history and for the last few years, the team was essentially deemed irrelevant. All of a sudden, everything is changing. Led by 19-year old superstar Macklin Celebrini, the baby Sharks are charging up the NHL standings and breathing new energy into SAP Center. On this episode of Section 415, broadcaster Brodie Brazil joins host Kerry Crowley to break down the most captivating young team in hockey. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown. We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football chaos has descended upon the Bay Area, and Cal and Stanford are feeling the heat. After the Cardinal’s stunning Big Game rout, Cal fired head coach Justin Wilcox. Days later, Stanford hired Tavita Pritchard, to usher in a new era. As each program starts from scratch, reporter Jane Kenny joins Section 415 host Kerry Crowley to discuss which Bay Area program is best positioned to return to national prominence. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 25 years old, Brock Purdy is one of the NFL’s brightest young quarterbacks. And at 22, Jack Smith is calling Purdy’s touchdown passes. The Bay Area native is a rising star in sports media, winning the Jim Nantz Award given to the nation’s top college broadcaster. On this episode of Section 415, Smith joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss how he landed one of the most coveted gigs in sports. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Local news has changed dramatically in recent years, and sports coverage is no exception.  But there’s one man who has remained a constant in the Bay Area: Vern Glenn. The KPIX sports anchor brings energy, passion, and more than anything, authenticity to the airwaves, making each show feel special. Vern wants to turn everyone into a Bay Area sports fan, and on today's episode of Section 415, he just might succeed. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at ⁠sfstandard.com/⁠signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After spending 15-plus years as a player and assistant coach for the Stanford Cardinal, Tavita Pritchard left for the NFL to work as a quarterbacks coach with the Washington Commanders. Last week, he returned to Palo Alto as the university's new head football coach. On this episode of Section 415, Pritchard joins host Kerry Crowley and outlines his vision for the program and how he’ll work alongside old friend Andrew Luck in an effort to bring the Cardinal back to national prominence. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 13-14, the Warriors are under .500 as their role players haven’t been able to pick up the slack when Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green have missed time. With Jonathan Kuminga set to become trade-eligible on Jan. 15 and the NBA trade deadline looming on Feb. 4, The Standard’s Danny Emerman joined Section 415 host Kerry Crowley to discuss the urgency Golden State’s front office faces as it looks to give Curry a supporting cast fit to make a deep postseason run. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Kent is a Hall of Famer and Barry Bonds isn’t. Joe Buck is a Hall of Famer and Duane Kuiper isn’t. Plenty of Giants fans are upset, and The Standard's John Shea joins Section 415 to break down recent votes and explain how Cooperstown could change in the coming years. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Matt Collette. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers have won six consecutive games, Brock Purdy is playing some of the best football of his career, and Kyle Shanahan’s team suddenly looks like a Super Bowl contender. After a 42-38 win over the Bears at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night, the 49ers will turn around and host the Seahawks with a shot to win the NFC West and secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff field on Saturday night. How did a team that lost Nick Bosa and Fred Warner to catastrophic injuries overcome so much adversity? What keyed this unlikely late-season surge? In this episode of Section 415, the Standard’s 49ers beat reporter, David Lombardi, joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss how Shanahan and Purdy have turned San Francisco into an offensive juggernaut and what to expect in Saturday’s showdown against Seattle. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2025, the Warriors landed Jimmy Butler, the Giants added Rafael Devers and the Valkyries stormed into the playoffs. As the year ended, the 49ers surged and Kyle Shanahan’s team opens the month of January with a shot at an NFC West title. What should Bay Area sports fans expect in 2026? On this episode of Section 415, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Bonta Hill joins host Kerry Crowley to take a peek into the future and discuss the major storylines for each Bay Area franchise for the year ahead. Will Steve Kerr, Steph Curry, and Draymond Green all remain with the Warriors when next season begins? Can Buster Posey position the Giants to compete for a playoff berth? And is 2026 the year Cal and Stanford bring college football fever back to the Bay Area? It’s too soon to know the answers to any of those questions, but as the year begins, we’ll make educated guesses anyway. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers overcame injuries to Nick Bosa and Fred Warner to finish 12-5 and reach the playoffs. But their long, grueling path to a potential Super Bowl 60 appearance could end on Sunday against the reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles. Today on Section 415, producer Dakota London – a huge Eagles fan – joins host Kerry Crowley to preview a colossal wild-card weekend showdown. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under most circumstances, Erik Arvidsson wouldn’t have put on his skis and started racing so soon after undergoing ACL surgery. But the opportunity to secure a coveted spot on the U.S. Olympic team only comes around every four years. Less than 13 months after having a second operation to address a major knee injury, Arvidsson is closing in on a dream. Ahead of a race that will dictate whether or not he will travel to Italy next month, Arvidsson joined Section 415 host Kerry Crowley to discuss his journey to this moment. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone picked against Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, and San Francisco. So when tight end George Kittle went down with a devastating Achilles injury on Sunday in Philadelphia, it seemed the 49ers’ season might be over. Then Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings and a defense of castoffs, misfits, and rookies stunned the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles. The Hutch Report’s Jake Hutchinson joined host Kerry Crowley for a bonus episode of Section 415 to analyze how the 49ers pulled off an improbable win. Subscribe to the SF Standard: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the Seahawks swept through Levi’s Stadium and crushed the 49ers’ hopes of winning the NFC West title on Jan. 3, Kyle Shanahan’s team has undergone a series of important changes. From changing linebackers to adding star left tackle Trent Williams back to the mix, The Standard’s David Lombardi joined Section 415 to discuss how different personnel could alter the 49ers’ approach against the Seahawks in a divisional round showdown that pits Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold against each other again. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga reached an agreement on a new contract last fall, both sides hoped better days were ahead. Instead, the team and the player appear eager for a fresh start, as the 23-year-old officially becomes trade eligible on January 15. How quickly will the Warriors act? The Standard’s Danny Emerman joins Section 415 host Kerry Crowley to discuss the details. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown. We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jimmy Butler collapsed to the floor at Chase Center on Monday night, everything changed. The 36-year-old star has a torn ACL, and Golden State’s fading dynasty might soon fade to black. What’s next for a Warriors team at a crossroads? The Standard’s Danny Emerman joins Section 415 to break down their options. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Buster Posey era started off with so much promise for the San Francisco Giants, but a boring offseason is threatening to dull the franchise’s momentum. Today on Section 415, The Standard’s John Shea joins the show to talk about whether or not the front office can salvage a quiet winter. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturday, federal agents shot and killed an American citizen in Minneapolis hours before the Golden State Warriors were scheduled to play the Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA postponed the game, and The Standard’s Danny Emerman was there to report, write, and reflect on everything that took place. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 49ers fans watch the rival Seahawks in the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium, Kyle Shanahan and company are already focused on the offseason. After a 12-5 season, the 49ers are in search of upgrades, and KPIX and CBS San Francisco sports anchor is here on Section 415 to sort through the team’s priorities, which could include trading backup QB Mac Jones. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Matt Collette. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Golden State Warriors want to give Steph Curry every possible chance to play meaningful basketball. They also want to maximize their chances to win in the future, which is why the organization has coveted Giannis Antetokounmpo, 31, who has reportedly expressed interest in leaving the Milwaukee Bucks. On this episode of Section 415, The Standard’s Tim Kawakami explains what a potential Giannis trade would mean for Golden State, and also analyzes the 49ers' decision to hire Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator, and the Giants' recent additions of Harrison Bader and Luis Arráez. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Bowl 60 has arrived at Levi's Stadium between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. On Section 415 we are covering everything outside of the game. Including, what it means for the Bay Area, Bad Bunny's halftime performance and the Puerto Rican culture that comes along with him. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.  We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jonathan Kuminga era is over, but a fading Warriors dynasty didn’t position itself to contend at the trade deadline. Where does it leave Golden State? What’s next for Draymond Green, Steph Curry, and company? The Standard’s Danny Emerman is here to analyze the Warriors’ outlook. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown. We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bay FC’s disappointing 2025 season spurred dramatic changes for a franchise that’s eager to become a dominant force in the NWSL. The team switched CEOs, hired a new coach, and acquired rising USWNT star Claire Hutton. As the Valkyries prep for Year 2 in the WNBA and local high school girls flag football continues to grow, 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for women’s sports in the Bay Area. Reporter Jane Kenny joined “Section 415” to discuss the latest developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Macklin Celebrini is one of the best hockey players in the world, and his Olympic star turn with Team Canada is serving as confirmation. So what’s next for a Sharks franchise that’s hoping to secure a playoff berth with Celebrini leading the way this season? How can GM Mike Grier and coach Ryan Warsofsky continue building upon the progress the team has made? Sharks Hockey Digest reporter Max Miller joined 'Section 415' to analyze the team's future. This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Eddie Sun. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown. We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup. I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants' new manager is making headlines in Scottsdale, but Buster Posey's handpicked leader isn't the only reason fans are interested in what's taking place this spring. The additions of Luis Arráez and Harrison Bader coupled with superstar Rafael Devers enjoying his first full year with the Giants have created plenty of intrigue down in the desert. On this episode of Section 415, The Standard's John Shea joins the show to share his insights from the desert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Curry’s knee injury is a problem, Jimmy Butler is out for the season, and Kristaps Porzingis’ availability is a daily question. So who can the Warriors count on? If Sunday’s win over the Nuggets is any indication, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and De’Anthony Melton are some of the players worth watching down the stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trent Williams knows how much the 49ers need him. The star left tackle is a shrewd businessman who has navigated complex contract negotiations with his agent, Vincent Taylor, in the past. So with NFL free agency set to begin in March, it should come as no surprise that Williams is eager to sort out his status with the team in the near future. When 49ers GM John Lynch met with reporters at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week, Williams wasn’t the only player who was on Lynch’s mind. The Standard’s David Lombardi joins “Section 415” to discuss how Lynch is approaching the team’s offseason priorities, which involve cutting ties with Brandon Aiyuk, addressing a weak defensive line, and finding quarterback Brock Purdy more help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Macklin Celebrini is the Bay Area’s new must-watch superstar, but he’s not the only reason casual fans are watching more hockey. With Will Smith and Michael Misa also emerging as key players, the Sharks have a young core poised to turn the franchise into a perennial contender. Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now joins Section 415 to discuss how a young team on the rise can build momentum. Subscribe to SF Standard at www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With less than three weeks until Opening Day at Oracle Park, the Giants will spend the rest of spring training searching for answers to their biggest questions. From evaluating Bryce Eldridge's push for a roster spot to setting a structure for the lineup, Buster Posey and Tony Vitello have an extensive checklist to address in March. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After suffering a crushing playoff loss in Seattle, the 49ers are trying to load up. The additions of Mike Evans, Osa Odighizuwa, and Dre Greenlaw headline an important week for an organization that’s trying to keep pace with the Seahawks and Rams in the NFL’s toughest division. The Standard’s Tim Kawakami joins the Section 415 podcast to analyze San Francisco’s offseason moves and where the team goes from here. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Coates moved to the Bay Area to be an architect of change, and soon, we'll find out how different Bay FC will look. The first-year head coach left her position coaching the U-23 England women to join a NWSL franchise entering its third season. Coates discussed her transition to California, the team's acquisition of Claire Hutton, and how she's thinking about leadership in 2026. Become an SF Standard subscriber at www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renel Brooks-Moon spent 24 seasons turning the Giants’ waterfront ballpark into a second home for fans. Two years after the team shockingly replaced her, Brooks-Moon is looking for new ways to connect with her community and share stories of Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, and the baseball legends who became close friends. Brooks-Moon is in the beginning stages of writing a book and joined the “Section 415” podcast to reminisce about her favorite memories at the ballpark and share her perspective of a surprising split with the team. Subscribe to the SF Standard: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers have signed free-agents, traded for a defensive tackle, and started planning for the NFL Draft. How do the offseason moves reflect the organization’s big-picture priorities and their multi-year approach to reshaping the roster? The Standard’s David Lombardi joins Section 415 to break down the state of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warriors’ stretch run has turned into a disappointment. Jimmy Butler is out for the year, Steph Curry has been out for seven weeks and quite frankly, Golden State is out of a lot of people’s minds. That will soon change, and today on Section 415, The Standard’s Danny Emerman stops by to explain why Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, Steve Kerr, and others will all be drawing more attention soon. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tony Vitello era is underway, and the Giants are looking to end a four-year playoff drought. But down in the minor leagues, the organization is hoping to do something equally meaningful: Develop the next generation of talent, headlined by top prospect Bryce Eldridge. On this episode of Section 415, prospect analyst and publisher of ThereRGiants Roger Munter joins the show to discuss the Giants’ farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices