Oakland A’s and Raiders move to Las Vegas
As the 2025 Major League Baseball season kicks off with ceremonial first pitches in stadiums across America, one will remain eerily silent. Oakland, California — a city that lost the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas and Golden State Warriors to San … [Read More...]
The rehabilitative value of sports
Sports programs at San Quentin have lasted for more than 120 years and they have played a key part not only in rehabilitation, but also in the renewal of mental stability of the incarcerated community. “After the death of a female friend, I became … [Read More...]
Ryan Leaf talks about journey to sobriety
Athletes sometimes hit rock bottom, just like the rest of us. Sometimes they might redefine themselves, turning out stronger than before. Ex-San Diego Charger quarterback and formerly incarcerated resident Ryan Leaf hosted The Last Mile’s podcast … [Read More...]
SQRC’s hosts 2nd Annual Super Bowl Party
As the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, a battle of attrition took place in San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s Chapel B. Although correctional officers did not participate in SQRC’s second annual Super Bowl Party … [Read More...]
Former NFL player seeks clemency, pardons for incarcerated
Former NFL pro-bowler of the Seattle Seahawks finds purpose after hanging up his cleats and shoulders pads after a successful football career. When Doug Baldwin Jr. retired from pro football, he felt himself at loose ends. “I felt lost in the … [Read More...]
SF Giants’ staff hold restorative justice dialogue, team building session at SQ
The San Quentin Giants and the San Francisco Giants joined one another in a restorative justice circle that highlighted the need for change through bonding and team building methods. The impromptu visit was led by, world champion Giants player, … [Read More...]
One-and-done softball tournament and homerun derby end 2024 season
Softball tournament and homerun derby marks the end of the SQRC’s 2024 softball season. The tournament, preceded by the homerun derby, consisted of competitors from Lost Dreams Awaken, Prison Sports Ministries, Goon Squad, and SQ’s own, … [Read More...]
SQ inspires Washington State Penitentiary to start running club
SQRC’s Thousand Mile Club held its annual marathon in November of last year. As fans were in attendance to cheer on the top-flight runners, organizations were also in attendance, trying to take in the value of sports as rehabilitation. SQRC’s … [Read More...]
Hall-of-Famer reflects on death of Willie Mays, racism, Negro Leagues
The death of Willie Mays, one of the all-time greats of the national pastime, took place 72 hours before he was to be honored at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, where his professional career began in the Negro League. The Fox Sports … [Read More...]
San Quentin revives Olympics after decades
Olympic events dating back to the early 1900s features multi-skills challenges The Lower Yard played host to the second San Quentin Olympics after a sixty-four year hiatus that highlighted sports for the incarcerated community. The … [Read More...]
1000 Mile Club held annual marathon
The fifteenth annual 26.2 Mile Marathon was run under a Saturday morning sunrise in the middle of November at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. This year, the season’s main event included a visit from James McCanne, and Lewis Savona, … [Read More...]
Bragging rights for South Block residents in Battle of the Blocks
SQ sports season ends with ‘Battle of the Blocks’ basketball tournament, sponsored by members of the California Model Resource Team. Lacking the pomp and circumstance of most other California Model sponsored events, the prison’s basketball … [Read More...]
SQ Warriors end basketball season on a high note
The SQ Warriors won their final game of the year against Prison Sports Ministry’s Green Team. The season’s end turned into a day of tributes to PSM’s contributions as social reform leaders who helped change the SQ Basketball organization into a … [Read More...]
Sports legends lost in 2024
Local favorites pass away Championship legends, heroes and Hall of Famers of the sports world suffered great losses in 2024. Known in the baseball world as the greatest player alive, “The Say Hey Kid,” former San Francisco Giant Willie Mays, … [Read More...]
SQ Giants, Vacaville A’s compete at The Q
The first ever incarcerated “Battle of the Bay” softball game occurred at SQ Rehabilitation Center. The California Medical Facility, Vacaville A’s traveled down Interstate 80 to play the SQ Giants for the historical event. SQRC wore Giants … [Read More...]
YOP kickball pits mentors against mentees
San Quentin kicked off its first Youth Offender Program resident kickball game on the Lower Yards’ “Field of Dreams.” The event was an effort put together by resident mentors Ralph Hamby and George Lopez who are the YOP activity coordinators. The … [Read More...]
San Francisco 49ers visit families and residents in San Quentin
The San Francisco 49ers returned to San Quentin for their annual gift-giving visit. The team brought staff and players that included Corey Rush Vice President of Communications, Pastors David Jackson and Earl Smith, Alumni Tom Rathman, Eric … [Read More...]
Former top draft pick represents TLM
The LAST MILE program provides second chances which allow residents the opportunity to rebuild their lives while gaining job skills. Some graduates like Ryan Leaf even get a chance to give back to TLM. The second overall NFL draft pick of the San … [Read More...]
La cultura futbolística de CentroAmérica
La chamusca es un partido de fútbol que se juega en cualquier lugar y es una actividad en Guatemala para pasar el tiempo con los amigos. En otros países como México se conoce como la cascarita, en El Salvador lo llaman mascón, en Honduras: potra. … [Read More...]
SQ Niners look to continue perfect ways of 2023 in the 2024 season
As the SQ Niners prepare to start their season in 2024, their hope is to extend their undefeated season from last year. The team’s perfect season happened after the SQ Niners became sponsored by the San Francisco 49ers. The SQ Niners started an … [Read More...]
Texas Playboys, SQ Giants play for memories, not competition
The Texas Playboys baseball team travel from Austin to San Quentin to play the SQ Giants in a historic double-header that build bridges, provide fellowship, and a chance to experience social justice through the beloved sport. The Playboys plays … [Read More...]
Historic soccer game brings two communities together
Through the love of the game of f útbol, history continues to evolve at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, bringing the Spanish-speaking community and CDCR staff together on the soccer field. This event bought participation from CDCR’s personnel, … [Read More...]
Ballplayers Miles and Hamilton encourage teammates to build strength within themselves, SQ Giants
A big question going into the year, for the SQ Giants was who would take charge in center field and behind the plate? As early as the first day of tryouts, worries were alleviated when Aaron “June” Miles suited up behind the dish and Kameron “Cam” … [Read More...]
Skid Row TrackClub returns to San Quentin
The Skid Row Running Club made a triumphant return to San Quentin in July for the first time since the pandemic. The group joined forces with the 1000 Mile Club for an hour-long fun run. Well over 100 runners spun laps on the Lower Yard on … [Read More...]
‘We respect each other’: San Quentin encourages connection across barriers
California’s men state prisons have historically been divided by social barriers but integrated self-help programs and sport activities continue to help promote cooperation between different cultural groups. “I feel like there is no animosity with … [Read More...]