Sports Stars

756: Thank Christ --The Barry Bonds Lovefest

Dead and Loving It: Joyous Dia De Los Muertos Was the Anti-Castro

Barry Bonds Indicted: Here are the Documents

Attorney for Bonds' Trainer Sums Up Ahab-Like Prosecution of Slugger as Testosterone-Fueled 'Game of Chicken'

Paula Canny, seen here with client Greg Anderson, says the Barry Bonds case has become 'a guys' contest'When Paula Canny, the friend of and attorney for Barry Bonds' embattled former trainer Greg Anderson, is asked why the government has gone to such lengths to prosecute the former San Francisco Gia ... More >>

Why Is Barry Bonds' Case Front-Page News? Because the Media 'Think We're Stupid'

Barry Bonds in his new home uniformThe sight of Barry Bonds, in uniform, performing in front of packed crowds is not a new one. These days, however, the uniform appears to be a dark suit and striped tie. And the crowds are gathered at his ongoing perjury and obstruction of justice trial.Certainly, a ... More >>

Reporter: Government Has Struck Out in Bonds Case -- Prosecution Won't Resume

Since 2003, Marin writer Jonathan Littman has intimately covered the government's investigation and prosecution of Barry Bonds and other athletes ensnared in the BALCO scandal. He's shown up at nearly every court hearing and sifted through thousands of pages of court documents. And he's confident in ... More >>

Cryptogramophone attracts Left Coast jazz all-stars

Since 2003, Marin writer Jonathan Littman has intimately covered the government's investigation and prosecution of Barry Bonds and other athletes ensnared in the BALCO scandal. He's shown up at nearly every court hearing and sifted through thousands of pages of court documents. And he's confident in ... More >>

SF's Most Maddening Final Four

Since 2003, Marin writer Jonathan Littman has intimately covered the government's investigation and prosecution of Barry Bonds and other athletes ensnared in the BALCO scandal. He's shown up at nearly every court hearing and sifted through thousands of pages of court documents. And he's confident in ... More >>

SF's Most Maddening Final Four

Since 2003, Marin writer Jonathan Littman has intimately covered the government's investigation and prosecution of Barry Bonds and other athletes ensnared in the BALCO scandal. He's shown up at nearly every court hearing and sifted through thousands of pages of court documents. And he's confident in ... More >>

Steroids Confidential

Greg Anderson has given up his freedom rather than testify about Barry Bonds. But one man has learned the deepest secrets of the trainer behind baseball's new home run king.

Family gatherings at Grandma's

Greg Anderson has given up his freedom rather than testify about Barry Bonds. But one man has learned the deepest secrets of the trainer behind baseball's new home run king.

The Cream and the Cake

Greg Anderson has given up his freedom rather than testify about Barry Bonds. But one man has learned the deepest secrets of the trainer behind baseball's new home run king.

Deal or No Deal

Giants GM Brian Sabean spent big money on the free-agent market. What do you think of his wheeling and dealing?

The Chron Behind Bars

A judge has ordered two Chronicle reporters to serve time unless they divulge their source on Bonds' steroid use. Do you think they should be made to spill the beans?

This Is Your Sport Off Drugs

If only baseball would deal with the drug problem instead of cowering in fear

The Drug-Sucker Proxy

If only baseball would deal with the drug problem instead of cowering in fear

Giant Fake

Is baseball star Barry Bonds a juiced-up deceiver or just the greatest and most maligned player in baseball history? Find out where you stand!

Hustle & Flow

He can defend and fly with the best of them. But can the rookie straight out of high school stick in the NBA?

Doping Scandal

Only this one has to do with a doctor who tried to stop athletes from using performance-enhancing drugs

Legal Complications on Steroids

If Lance Armstrong were found to have been on drugs, and his S.F. handlers knew it, sponsors could demand their money back, and perhaps change sports in the U.S. forever

Tour de Farce

Lance Armstrong, Thom Weisel, and questions about anti-doping efforts in American cycling

Best Baseball Series

Lance Armstrong, Thom Weisel, and questions about anti-doping efforts in American cycling

Best Giant

Lance Armstrong, Thom Weisel, and questions about anti-doping efforts in American cycling

Best Giants Player Who's Not on Steroids

Lance Armstrong, Thom Weisel, and questions about anti-doping efforts in American cycling

Ball Busters

The battle over Bonds' record-setting homer looks quaint four seasons later

What's a Coxswain?

Preppies gather in Redwood City

Fantasy Debasedball

A new game for a new era

Apology Accepted

You may be an unwitting Barry Bonds apologist. Take our quiz and find out!

Little Fish, Big Fish

Memo to Ashcroft: Why aren't you pursuing Barry Bonds the way you did Martha Stewart?

Tricksters

The Globetrotters dribble into town

Aloha, Yay!

Party like the islanders in S.F.

Outfield

From the dugout, you could see small tents rising like goose bumps from the grass

Best Bike Ride

S.F. to Half Moon Bay and Back

Giant Expectations

Hometown showdown between Felipe and Dusty

This Is Your Sport, on Dope

State Sen. Don Perata's bill on drug testing for pro athletes isn't nearly tough enough on doped-up athletes or their enablers

Baseball: A Passionate Pastime

State Sen. Don Perata's bill on drug testing for pro athletes isn't nearly tough enough on doped-up athletes or their enablers

Best Bar Manager

Nic Janes, Redwood Room

Sports & Recreation Readers' Poll

Nic Janes, Redwood Room

Best Starting Nine

Nic Janes, Redwood Room

This is NOT a story about L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant

Meet John Cox, a USF swingman who is a cousin and friend to Kobe -- and quite at home with his own game and his own life

A Brand of Justice

Homelessness has put the city's image in danger. Our options: Hound the poor. Fine Safeway. Corrupt Lance Armstrong.

How Legends Are Born

It pains us to award the Columbia Journalism Review its very own dart.

Daydream Believers

In the middle of another catastrophic season, the Golden State Warriors refuse to face the probability that they're as bad as they seem

Going to Bat for Bonds; Weighty Issues; Last Dance

Letters from September 13, 2000

They Can't Be Giants

In the clubhouse, the press box, the seats, malaise pervaded this season's swan song

U.S. Air Guitar

In the clubhouse, the press box, the seats, malaise pervaded this season's swan song

Code Pink Coyly Noncommital on Whether They'll Crash Obama's Tee Time at Harding Park

Fore!​During this weekend's President's Cup Golf Tournament at Harding Park, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and President Barack Obama are all scheduled to be within cigar smoke-blowing distance of one-another, and 25,000 fans are expected to attend. There hasn't been a development this exciting in ... More >>

mr. Gnome brings surreal sounds from Josh Homme's studio

Fore!​During this weekend's President's Cup Golf Tournament at Harding Park, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and President Barack Obama are all scheduled to be within cigar smoke-blowing distance of one-another, and 25,000 fans are expected to attend. There hasn't been a development this exciting in ... More >>

Mock Tiger Woods While Raising Money for Charity

Be kind by being cruel?​When it comes to golf deity Tiger Woods' automotive mishap followed by his admitted "transgressions" -- about the least sexy term one can employ for alleged carnality -- people tend to fall into two camps. There's the "Leave Tiger Alone!" contingent. And there's the "I Neve ... More >>

Charity Auction Item Mocking Tiger Woods Sells for $125

Yours for $125!​Last week we wrote about an interesting opportunity to put schadenfreude to work for a good cause. A broken 9-Iron splayed across a framed photo of Tiger Woods mocking the golfer's exploding sex bomb woes went under the gavel at the KNBR charitable sports auction. What a combinat ... More >>