No one can replace Mike Krukow, but the Giants must hire a new color commentator anyway. Krukow, a former Giants pitcher who has worked as the team’s primary TV analyst for more than 30 years, will retire at the end of this season. His partner in the booth, play-by-play voice Duane Kuiper, will continue broadcasting and told The Standard’s John Shea he hopes to be included in discussions as the Giants consider how to replace Krukow.

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Kyle Shanahan doesn’t like to depend on rookies, but the 49ers may have no other choice this year. After receiver Ricky Pearsall suffered a season-ending PCL injury, top draft pick De’Zhaun Stribling is set to play an important role in Shanahan’s offense. Beyond Stribling, which other rookies have impressed during training camp, and which players must make improvements before they earn the trust of the coaching staff? On the “Section 415” podcast, David Lombardi joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss the most significant preseason developments and the rookies most likely to provide immediate help.

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A quiet Warriors offseason has led to loud reactions from disappointed fans. Many Golden State supporters believe the team hasn’t done enough to surround superstar Steph Curry with talent. GM Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob have pushed back on that assertion and are pointing to the February trade deadline as an opportunity for the franchise to take its next big swing. “We have multiple ways to get better during the season, which is something we’ve done the last few years,” Dunleavy said Tuesday. On the “Section 415” podcast, Danny Emerman joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss recent comments from Dunleavy and Lacob and the 2026-27 Warriors schedule, as well as the death of basketball pioneer and franchise icon Don Nelson.

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The Golden State Valkyries have won 12 of their last 14 games and are inching closer to securing their second consecutive playoff berth.
Preparing for the postseason, however, is a tricky challenge for coach Natalie Nakase and her staff. The WNBA will pause its schedule for nearly three weeks in September so players and coaches can participate in the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin. How will Nakase manage each player’s workload ahead of the tournament? What will Golden State’s rotation look like when the WNBA schedule resumes? On the “Section 415” podcast, reporter Jane Kenny joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss the difficult decisions the Valkyries’ leaders are navigating as they prepare for a playoff run.

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Five years ago, the Bay Area didn't have a women's pro sports team. Now, the Golden State Valkyries are the first $1 billion women's sports franchise and the region has been transformed into a capital of opportunity. In a special episode of "Section 415," host Kerry Crowley spoke with Valkyries president Jess Smith and San Francisco Signal president Stephanie Martin on the factors driving the local boom and how they're approaching the process of building franchises from the ground up and handling the inevitable challenges along the way.

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Buster Posey hasn’t come close to building a winning team. But the Giants’ president of baseball operations has successfully traded major league players off disappointing clubs for promising prospects who could play pivotal roles in the future. Posey’s dramatic deadline selloff Monday made a bad 2026 team even worse, but it also helped the Giants stockpile pitching prospects who should be able to contribute when the team is better positioned to contend. On the “Section 415” podcast, John Shea joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss Posey’s dizzying deadline and how the sacrifices the organization made in trading Luis Arráez, Robbie Ray, Heliot Ramos, and others could pay off in 2027 and beyond.

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David Lombardi joins Section 415 to break down 49ers training camp, starting with new details Kyle Shanahan shared directly with reporters about his car accident. Also, the state of the receiver and running back rooms as both positions incorporate new additions and manage injuries.

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As Buster Posey prepares for Monday’s trade deadline, it’s fascinating to think how different next summer could look for the Giants’ president of baseball operations. Instead of calling executives around the league to talk through trade possibilities, Posey might have to put the phone down for a few days so he can enjoy a weekend in Cooperstown. Assuming that Posey, who led the Giants to three World Series titles, is elected, there’s a possibility he’ll be joined by former San Francisco managers Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker, who will be on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot for the first time. On “Section 415,” The Standard’s John Shea explains how the Giants handled Jeff Kent’s induction and how the organization is preparing for a much bigger celebration next summer in upstate New York.

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When LeBron James announced he was leaving the Lakers after an eight-year stint in Los Angeles, the Warriors emerged as a suitor. Nearly a month after James became a free-agent, he chose to sign with the … Philadelphia 76ers. Which factors led to James' decision and where do the Warriors go from here? The Standard's Danny Emerman joins "Section 415" to break down what's next for GM Mike Dunleavy and Co.

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Despite a fourth-quarter collapse that cost the Valkyries a shot at entering the All-Star break on a 10-game winning streak, Golden State has proven it’s one of the WNBA’s best teams. The Valkyries are 19-8 with 17 games remaining, and will spend the second half of the season attempting to secure home-court advantage for a playoff run. How far can Golden State go in its second season? Reporter Jane Kenny joins the “Section 415” podcast to analyze recent trends, potential playoff matchups, and more.

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