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The Standard's sports insiders take you on-site, on the road and behind-the-scenes with the 49ers, Giants, Warriors, and Valkyries. Essential listening for Bay Area sports fans. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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- 2 days ago26 min
Inside the 49ers’ changing power structure
The 49ers might not look different this season, but changes that have taken place at the top of the organization mean the franchise’s power structure is shifting. Jed York’s move to Ohio earlier this year means the owner is no longer at team headquarters on a daily basis. His August arrest triggered an NFL investigation and will likely result in a suspension, which will prevent him from having contact with team personnel. Paraag Marathe, the former president of 49ers Enterprises and executive vice president of football operations, left the team in August to focus on the organization’s European soccer clubs, Leeds United and Rangers FC. On the “Section 415” podcast, Tim Kawakami joins Kerry Crowley to discuss how these changes affect CEO Al Guido, GM John Lynch, and coach Kyle Shanahan, and how they could shape the team’s approach to the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Jed York moves to Ohio, Al Guido steps up as CEO 02:48 Are the 49ers more likely to make a win-now trade? 05:43 What the 49ers lose with Paraag Marathe departing 11:11 Paraag Marathe & Jed York's partnership 17:36 Kawakami on the 49ers' relationship with national media 20:11 Contracts to watch: Bosa, Evans, McCaffrey, and beyond 23:24 Wrap-up and credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 5 days ago19 min
Natalie Nakase returns a champion. Can she lead the Valkyries to WNBA glory?
The WNBA playoffs haven’t started yet, but Natalie Nakase is already a champion. The Valkyries coach spent the last two weeks in Berlin as an assistant under Kara Lawson as the U.S. beat France to win the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Nakase returns to a Valkyries team that was split up during the FIBA break, as several players — including Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun, and Cecilia Zandalasini — had starring roles with national teams, while others — including Veronica Burton, Kaila Charles, and Kiah Stokes — stayed in the Bay Area and practiced. On the “Section 415” podcast, reporter Jane Kenny joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss the Valkyries’ playoff outlook, how Nakase’s rotation will change during the postseason, and how recent practices differed without the coach. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Gabby Williams' impressive FIBA run and her Valkyries return 05:01 Playoff schedule, rotations, and possible opponents 09:11 Is this Valkyries season more impressive than last year? 11:36 Inside Valkyries practices while Nakase was away in Berlin 14:53 Chase Center playoff anticipation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago18 min
How the 49ers became Australia’s favorite NFL team
When the NFL announced its Global Markets Program in 2022, the Los Angeles Rams were awarded international marketing rights to Australia, where the franchise could build brand awareness and fandom. Four years later, the Rams served as the “home” team for their season opener, but the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was overwhelmingly supportive of the 49ers. After arriving in Australia last week, the 49ers worked to connect with the local community, hosting events featuring franchise legends and team personnel. The Rams, on the other hand, flew in 28 hours before kickoff to avoid jet lag, limiting their time to drum up support among fans still deciding which team to cheer for. On the “Section 415” podcast, The Standard’s David Lombardi joins host Kerry Crowley after spending a week in Melbourne interacting with Australians, learning about their desire to embrace the NFL, and watching the stadium transform into a pro-49ers crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Who really owns the Giants?
The San Francisco Giants were supposed to move to Florida. That was the expectation in 1992, when owner Bob Lurie agreed to sell the team to a group that planned to relocate it to St. Petersburg. National League owners voted 9-4 to reject the sale, and 18 San Francisco-area investors stepped in with a $100 million bid to buy the Giants. The Giants haven’t changed hands since then, but the ownership group looks dramatically different now than it did when the sale was completed in 1993.On the “Section 415” podcast, John Shea joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss how ownership has evolved, which individuals hold the most power, and how an influx of money in recent years has changed the franchise. 00:00 Intro 01:31 Meet David Jenkins, the Giants' colorful top shareholder 03:42 The near-move to Tampa & genesis of the Giants' ownership circle 07:42 Why did John Shea pursue a story about ownership? 13:59 The new private equity owners v. "old money" owners 19:46 Larry Baer, Peter Magowan, and building a winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago26 min
The Calgorithm put Cal football back on the map. Now are they ready for primetime?
It’s been 20 years since Cal last won 10 games, but expectations are soaring again in Berkeley after the Bears hired coach Tosh Lupoi and retained starting quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. With former NFL coach Ron Rivera entering his second season as GM and a highly regarded transfer class set to make an immediate impact, Cal fans are as optimistic as they’ve been since Aaron Rodgers was handing off to Marshawn Lynch during the Jeff Tedford era. On the “Section 415” podcast, Cal football digital reporter Greg Silver joins host Kerry Crowley to preview a Bears season that begins Saturday against UCLA. 0:00 Intro 0:27 Who is Tosh Lupoi, Cal's new head coach? 5:34 Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele's rising stardom 10:33 Cal's transfer portal strategy and playmakers to watch 16:07 Expectations for this season 20:44 The Calgorithm, College GameDay in Berkeley, and the hype surrounding Cal football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago27 min
The SF Giants' Kalshi partnership reflects a troubling trend in sports
The San Francisco Giants were one of five MLB teams last week that announced partnerships with Kalshi, a prediction market platform that calls itself the “world’s next-generation financial exchange.” On the “Section 415” podcast, independent journalist Joon Lee joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss why teams have embraced partnerships with sportsbooks and prediction markets, the dangers these partnerships pose to fans, and how players feel about them. 0:00 Intro: The Giants-Kalshi partnership 2:24 The explosion of sports betting 5:05 What's the difference between prediction markets and sports betting? 11:35 Harassment from angry bettors & the toll on athletes 16:13 The long-term concerns of the sports gambling boom 19:29 Is there a path to responsible sports betting regulation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago26 min
Andrew Luck, and the superstar-to-executive pipeline
As the Stanford football GM, Andrew Luck oversees more than 100 players. The odds of any of them having a better college career than Luck are miniscule. In San Francisco, Buster Posey, president of baseball operations for the Giants, manages the 26-man roster and is responsible for a farm system that includes more than 150 prospects. There’s little chance anyone in the organization will enjoy a more successful career than he did. So why do they embark on this challenge? On "Section 415," Danny Emerman joins Kerry to discuss his profile of Andrew Luck, and the phenomenon of superstars who become executives in Bay Area sports. 00:00 Intro 00:28 Andrew Luck's uphill battle at Stanford 04:46 The duality of Andrew Luck 06:57 Buster Posey's difficulties running the Giants 11:41 Why role players often make better executives than superstars 19:24 Is the Bay Area uniquely full of athlete-executives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago13 min
Jed York's arrest: What we know about the 49ers owner
Jed York’s arrest Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio, is the latest, most significant development in a 49ers offseason shaped by turmoil. With fewer than three weeks until the start of the season, the owner on Monday pleaded no contest to charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. The disorderly conduct charge was amended from an initial charge of engaging in prostitution. On the “Section 415” podcast, David Lombardi joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss the NFL’s potential discipline for York, prior instances of owners facing allegations of wrongdoing, and how the arrest will shape public perception of York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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