Nathan Mollat

You hear it about athletes all the time: He or she has “soft hands” — the ability to absorb the momentum of a ball or puck, on a stick or racquet, manipulate it and still maintain control.

It wasn't my plan to write so much about the World Cup this summer. Some may say it's lazy, it's low-hanging fruit.

It was almost assured John Barnds would become a lacrosse star for Sacred Heart Prep.

Alpine 11s All-Star manager Tim Katz really wanted to close out San Mateo American in Game 1 of the District 52 11s All-Star tournament Wednesday

The 2026 season for the Sacred Heart Prep girls’ lacrosse team was great by any and all metrics. The Gators played a rugged non-league schedule and blasted their way to

The 2026 season for the Sacred Heart Prep girls' lacrosse team was great by any and all metrics.

For casual soccer fans, who are really experiencing the World Cup for the first time, welcome to the world of FIFA, the organization that produces the greatest spectacle in sports.

Like most athletes, Emerson Barajas' athletic journey began at a young age, starting in gymnastics at the age of 3.

Dave Mandelkern may not consider himself an adventurer, in the purest sense. But the former San Mateo County Community College District trustee has certainly had an adventure during the second half of his life.

It's not your imagination. It just seems like the Little League All-Star season is over, but it's really not.