Section 415

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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