SPORTS – Page 23

Prison Yoga Project goes international, expands into Europe

December 28, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

The founder of the Prison Yoga Project in San Quentin and other U.S. prisons has expanded his reach into Europe. “The demand to have yoga in … [Read more...]

1000 Mile Club hosts six-mile race

December 28, 2021 by Steve Brooks

The 1000 Mile Club runners once again leaned into the starting line on the first Friday of October for a six-mile race. J. Strange did not … [Read more...]

San Quentin Giants and Athletics face off in exhibition game

December 27, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

All fun and games on the baseball diamond On Oct.15, one day after the S.F. Giants lost to the L.A. Dodgers, the SQ Giants and the SQ A’s held … [Read more...]

Jamal versus Jamaal: Intramural basketball goes into double overtime

December 25, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

Finally, after a long on-again off-again season due to COVID shut downs, the Intramural Basketball League held its championship game, and team Cookies … [Read more...]

TEIR TALK: Q&A with SQ’s biggest baseball fan

December 25, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

It was a sad day in Mudville (San Quentin) when Mighty Casey (the San Francisco Giants) struck out in the playoffs (against the Los Angeles … [Read more...]

Kings and Warriors clash

November 20, 2021 by Juan Haines

Annual rivalry brings heat to the court The San Quentin Warriors outscored the San Quentin Kings, 56-48, in the basketball program’s season … [Read more...]

RUNNING: The feeling of freedom

October 31, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit San Quentin and tents took over the Lower Yard, all sports were tabled and so were some residents’ ways to find their … [Read more...]

San Quentin’s 1000 Mile Club

September 22, 2021 by Steve Brooks

Whether it’s wildfires or pandemics, the San Quentin (SQ) 1000 Mile Club faces challenges getting its running events back on track. “A lot of us … [Read more...]

Spring tryouts commence for SQ Kings and Warriors

September 22, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

Tryouts for the SQ Warriors and the Kings got underway in June and through July with a mixture of talent that coaches have to choose … [Read more...]

MORE THAN BASKETBALL-Prison Sports Ministry

August 30, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

Prison Sports Ministry (PSM) representatives Don Smith and Bill Epling visited the Media Center at San Quentin on June 30 and had a conversation with … [Read more...]