Tier Talk: Recovery, healing motivate San Quentin resident to persevere
Q&A with San Quentin Giants starting center fielder Kameron “Kam” Hamilton San Quentin Giants starting center fielder Kameron “Kam” Hamilton was accepted as a great athlete at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center the minute he walked onto the … [Read More...]
Puerto Rican Baseball foundation practices with San Quentin Giants
Puerto Rican baseball royalty visited San Quentin’s Field of Dreams to observe and instruct the San Quentin Giants baseball program. Little did the visitors know, that they would be learning life lessons as well. Tom Axon, who was raised in … [Read More...]
Expanded World Cup kick-starts childhood memories
As this year’s feature sporting event came to North America, the largest World Cup ever has established new memories and records by star athletes. The 2026 World Cup will be recognized as the largest competitive field with 48 teams. Canada, Mexico … [Read More...]
San Quentin Giants play Oakland Ballers
The San Quentin Giants battled the Oakland Ballers, a 2025 Pioneer League championship team that is the last remnant of professional baseball in the East Bay. Aaron Miles, manager of the Oakland Ballers, played for the St. Louis Cardinals where … [Read More...]
San Quentin baseball spreads rehabilitation globally
Puerto Rican baseball associates visited San Quentin’s Field of Dreams to observe and instruct the San Quentin Giants baseball program. Little did the visitors know that they would also be learning something new that day. Tom Axon, who owned the … [Read More...]
Slow start to basketball season for SQ’s Warriors and Kings
The San Quentin Warriors started the season in April with two wins and four losses while the SQ Kings split four games to stand at .500. No matter the records, the elite program is being compared to the traditional giants of the … [Read More...]
San Quentin Giants struggle at start of season without head coach
After winning the pre-season game against LA LOVE, the SQ Giants dropped their home opener to their traditional rival, the Mission of San Francisco. The following week, the Giants’ second regular-season game provided the team with an opportunity to … [Read More...]
50 runs in San Quentin Hardtimers season opener
The North Bay Bombers helped San Quentin’s Hardtimers softball team open their season in a celebratory fashion. Soon thereafter both teams rolled their sleeves and competed in a game with an outpouring of runs. The visitors spoke about the … [Read More...]
Annual track meet namesake visits San Quentin on day of event
An Olympic gold medalist visited the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center to continue giving back to a childhood neighbor, while encouraging resident runners in the 10th annual Eddie Hart/Ralph Ligons track meet. The event, sponsored by SQRC’s 1000 … [Read More...]
Semi-professional team shuts out resident San Quentin team
San Quentin Giants hosted the Oakland Ballers, 2025 Pioneer League champions, for the first time. To show appreciation for a special day of SQ baseball, Master of Ceremony Jamal Harrison played music while announcing the game. A bigger than usual … [Read More...]
Inaugural season of women’s professional baseball league underway in Illinois
The women’s professional baseball league began its inaugural season at Robin Robert’s Field in Springfield, Illinois, where current stars of women’s baseball get the opportunity of a lifetime. The first women’s professional baseball league started … [Read More...]
1000-Mile Running club membership at all time high
The 1000 Mile Club held this year’s first track event on San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s Lower Yard as its three-mile track meet started with over 100 persons walking a lap for those who could not run. Volunteer Tim Fitzpatrick said he felt … [Read More...]
President Trump pardons baseball icons
A new season of baseball is providing hope for teams and players in and outside of prison. Last year, President Donald Trump pardoned Major League Baseball icons Darryl Strawberry and Pete Rose for their crimes. Former New York Met Darryl … [Read More...]
Warriors open basketball season with loss, Kings win
Basketball season at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center has fallen into a familiar rhythm as both teams begin playing outside opponents. On April 25, Prison Sports Ministries’ Green Team challenged the San Quentin Warriors in their second game of … [Read More...]
SQ Giants’ winning streak comes to an abrupt halt
After defeating LA LOVE in last weekend’s memorable preseason game, the SQ Giants fell to their arch-rival the Mission in the season opener, 5-4. On a chilly, breezy April morning, the SQ Giants and Mission went through their pre-game warm ups as … [Read More...]
50th anniversary of saving the integrity of the American flag
Sports has shaped the identity of America, and has protected her integrity as well. Fifty years ago, Chicago Cubs center-fielder Rick Monday wove the symbol of the United States into the fabric of sports history. On April 25, 1976, the LA Dodgers … [Read More...]
Q & A with Running Club Chairman
In its 20th year, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s 1000 Mile Running Club has entered a new era by passing the baton to resident Greg Stephens as new club president. When SQ News chased Stephens down to talk about his new role as leader of the … [Read More...]
Professional athlete faces criticism over LGTBQ+ comments
On Monday, March 30, the Chicago Bulls challenged an individual’s right to free speech when the NBA team terminated guard Jaden Ivey’s contract and employment for exhibiting his Christian beliefs, calling his action “detrimental” to the team. “The … [Read More...]
Intense competition before baseball season starts
Hoping to make the 2026 San Quentin Giants baseball team, residents headed to the Lower Yard for tryouts. Under a blue sky, with a well-groomed infield and a freshly mowed outfield, San Quentin baseball was back for one of two try-out days that … [Read More...]
San Quentin’s athletic field deteriorating
By Ben Greenspon San Quentin Rehabilitation Center sports brings community together by building positive relationships and creating healthy environments that promote personal growth and good mental health. All of this happens while playing on an … [Read More...]
Outside basketball team dominates San Quentin three quarters to only win by fifteen
By Martin Keith DeWitt Prison Sports Ministries continues to expand team sports and fellowship opportunities for residents of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Bill Eppling, General Manager of PSM’s “Green Team,” brought in members of the … [Read More...]
Super Bowl LX a double blowout at San Quentin
By Anthony Manuel Caravalho San Quentin Rehabilitation Center traditionally advertises Warden C. Andes’ integrated Super Bowl Watch party. This year, with less than 20 days before the $240 million Learning Center opened, Andes’ vision took a … [Read More...]
Opening Day arrives as residents challenge status quo
By Anthony Manuel Caravalho, Sports Editor African-Americans represent 22% more incarcerated persons (28% versus 6% in MLB) than the grand ‘ole game employs, according to The Harvard Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law. As opening day … [Read More...]
Finishing last is a victory for one marathoner
By Anthony Manuel Caravalho, Sports Editor San Quentin Rehabilitation Center marathoners and supporters believe every runner wins. But when the event concludes, there is one individual standing truly victorious as he completes the race: the last … [Read More...]
Correctional officer’s dedication to sports left impact on resident teams
By Martin Keith DeWitt One correctional officer’s dedication to sports benefits the residents of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Lower Yard Officer S. Finkbohner has assisted athletes in the facility for the past nine years regardless of … [Read More...]