Ron Kroichick
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Senior sports enterprise reporter for San Francisco Chronicle, covering Warriors, golf, 49ers, Giants, colleges. Proud dad of Trevin, proud grad of @Cal
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Joined August 2009
These boys went to preschool together 20 yrs ago. They ran around together so much, we dubbed them “The Three Amigos.” Today, Bryan (middle) made his MLB debut for the Mariners in Arlington, Texas — and Trevin (my son) and Jason were both there to watch. So cool! Congrats, Bryan!
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RT @susanslusser: Giants’ 2026 schedule: S.F. to host Yankees for a rare season opener at home, plus they close at home, also unusual; May….
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For those already looking forward to the Giants’ 2026 season after this one took an unfortunate turn, next year’s schedule is out and San Francisco gets a shiny treat.
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Women’s professional golf returning to Bay Area: Menlo Park course to host LPGA event in March. Story:
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The LPGA will move its Founders Cup tournament to Menlo Park next March, the first women’s pro golf event in the Bay Area in nearly three years.
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Those cows are smart.
Dearest mother —.The unit battled with great resolve and determination. Alas, victory was not ours today. But I am not downcast. I am inspired more than ever. The campaign is long, and we have tremendous fortitude. Tell the cows they were right. I am back where I belong. — Andrew.
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Shortly after today’s Bay FC game ended, ballpark workers start turning soccer pitch back into baseball field. Giants return home Tuesday night to face Cubs.
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Good read from @annkillion.
NCAA football has become a sport played by and coached by mercenaries. But here in the Bay Area, we’re seeing the use of an untapped resource: passionate, big-name alumni.
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From Steph Curry and Joe Montana to Donald Trump and Dusty Baker. Thirty years at @SportingGreenSF has produced countless unforgettable interviews. Column:
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To mark 30 years at the Chronicle, Ron Kroichick recalls his most memorable interviews, from Joe Montana’s pain and Steph Curry’s optimism to Dusty Baker’s perspective and Donald Trump’s...
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Another gem from @Eric_Branch.
Have you heard about the third-string Division III tight end who became a fourth-round NFL draft pick in two years?. Here's the remarkable story of #49ers new starting guard Ben Bartch, who changed his football fortunes by transforming his body.
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Donegan advances to US Amateur semifinals to the delight of his large, vocal gallery:
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Niall Shiels Donegan, the Scot who grew up in nearby Mill Valley, advanced to the U.S. Amateur semifinals Friday at The Olympic Club to the delight of his large, vocal gallery. Donegan — set for...
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Former city manager sues Santa Clara, claims scrutiny of #49ers led to her firing. Story with @LanceWCIR:
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The ex-city manager of Santa Clara filed a lawsuit alleging a pro-San Francisco 49ers bloc on the City Council harassed and fired her because she scrutinized management of Levi’s Stadium.
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The Olympic Club will not host its sixth U.S. Open anytime soon, but the storied Lake Course will keep San Francisco in the national golf spotlight in the coming years. Story from U.S. Amateur at Olympic: via @sfchronicle.
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The Olympic Club will continue to carry the torch for San Francisco golf with the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup scheduled to take place there in the years ahead.
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#Warriors will face Nikola Jokic and Denver Nuggets in home opener Oct. 23 at Chase Center. Story: via @sfchronicle.
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The Golden State Warriors will play their home opener Oct. 23 against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, the Warriors announced Tuesday.
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RT @SportingGreenSF: The best golfers in this week’s U.S. Amateur Championship at the Olympic Club have more earning potential than ever th….
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The best golfers in this week’s U.S. Amateur Championship at the Olympic Club have more earning potential than ever thanks to sweeping changes in the college sports landscape.
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World’s top amateur golfers reap benefits of new college sports landscape — as they chase tournament title with no prize money. “It’s a little weird, but it’s the world we live in now,” Jackson Koivun said. Story from U.S. Amateur in SF:
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The best golfers in this week’s U.S. Amateur Championship at the Olympic Club have more earning potential than ever thanks to sweeping changes in the college sports landscape.
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One more time as U.S. Amateur gets going at Olympic Club, my story .on NHL referee Garrett Rank, an accomplished amateur golfer: .
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Garrett Rank is a full-time NHL referee, but also an accomplished amateur golfer. He will play in the 125th U.S. Amateur, starting Monday at the Olympic Club.
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One specific memory of Curry’s outburst in gold-medal game 1 year ago today: I asked Bam Adebayo his thoughts on Steph’s last, preposterous 3-pointer. His reply: I was kind of like, 'What the f---?’ And then I had to remember who was shooting it.”.
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One of the coolest sporting events I’ve ever covered. Curry at his finest.
One year ago, today. Something only one human on planet earth could have done.
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You won't have to wait long for the next installment of Steph Curry vs. LeBron James: The Warriors and Lakers will meet on opening night (Oct. 21) of the NBA season. Story: via @sfchronicle.
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Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on the opening night of the NBA season, and then host Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks on...
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Garrett Rank spends most of the year as an NHL referee, skating amid the world’s top hockey players. In the summer, he morphs into an elite amateur golfer — including at the U.S. Amateur, starting Monday in San Francisco. Story:
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Garrett Rank is a full-time NHL referee, but also an accomplished amateur golfer. He will play in the 125th U.S. Amateur, starting Monday at the Olympic Club.
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RT @sfchronicle: As the stalemate between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors continues, it’s worth noting how many of his cohor….
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As the stalemate between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors continues, it’s worth noting how many of his cohorts in the 2021 NBA draft landed lucrative, long-term contracts.
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