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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
SQ runner sets marathon benchmark
Imagine throwing a perfect game the first time you ever pitched, breaking the single-game rushing or passing record during your first start, or bowling a perfect 300 the first time you visited a bowling alley. San Quentin Rehabilitation Center … [Read More...]
Residents talk domestic violence during Super Bowl
Domestic violence programs at San Quentin report that during Super Bowl Sunday there are more domestic violence arrests in the nation than on any other day. “One of the heaviest betting, drinking and celebratory days for what is perceived as … [Read More...]
Temporary fixes to yard cause safety concern
The off-season is a time for reflection and healing for an athlete’s mind and body. Municipalities use the time to repair their facilities. This is not the case for San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s basketball court. The court, home of the SQ … [Read More...]
Former baseball players share knowledge of game
Jason Ferber and former Arizona Diamondback Chazz Meadows gave the SQ Giants and the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center community a rare treat by sharing their knowledge of baseball at the Field of Dreams. Ferber, one of Instagram’s most followed … [Read More...]
SF 49ers’ annual visit
Hall-of-Famers, legends, and current players discuss criminal justice San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s relationship with the San Francisco Forty-niners proved that it can improve even as the 30th anniversary nears for what started as an … [Read More...]
Oakland’s new baseball team brings opportunity and hope
The Oakland Ballers, a professional baseball team founded in 2024, has a core principle of community involvement and is immediately giving Oakland something to be proud of, according to an October 2025 Wikipedia post. “The Ballers help bring civic … [Read More...]
Running Club celebrates 20 years of changing lives, unity, growth
A group of trailblazers inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center is changing the status quo by leading with empathy and forging solutions for a brighter future—one step at a time. For the past 20 years, the SQ’s 1000 Mile Club has gathered on the … [Read More...]
San Quentin 1000 Mile Running Club crowns new marathon champion
A dramatic photo finish at San Quentin’s 1000 Mile Running Club’s 16th annual marathon reached its climax with Hugo Dimas clocking a time of 2:53:44 to become the new 26.2-mile champion. “I stayed close, never lost my pace, and made my move at the … [Read More...]
Nearly undefeated season ends at All-In football tournament
The All-In Flag Football playoff bonanza played out in dramatic fashion, as one team vied for the achievement every team in sports tries to accomplish. Fans watched the four-bracket, single-elimination tournament to see if the Spartans could … [Read More...]
SQ Giants close out competitive season with tough loss
The SQ Giants’ toughest year appeared to be victorious as the 24-9-2 Giants Coach Richard “Will” Williams found the silver-linings that are made within the rehabilitative competitive relationships with each visiting team. “Playing baseball in … [Read More...]
Seventh annual ‘Family Day’ basketball tournament features alumni, Emmy Award documentarian
Friends, family, and fellowship were just some of the elements of the gathering on the “Lower Yard” basketball court on the first Saturday of September. The San Quentin basketball program celebrated the power of the game and those things that the … [Read More...]
SF 49er George Kittle reminisces on visit to Death Row
As the lore of California’s Death Row fades into obscurity, the nation’s strongest athletes haven’t forgotten the reputation of the toughest criminals in the state. That reputation was perpetuated by future Hall of Famer George Kittle. When he … [Read More...]
Resident team fails to overcome seven-time champions Warriors’ insurmountable lead
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s most important and exciting sporting event of the year took place in mid-September when the Golden State Warriors made their annual trip to San Quentin’s Lower Yard. Everything else took a backseat as this … [Read More...]
CrossFit event honors seal team lieutenant who sacrificed his life to save team members
On the morning of September 11, hundreds gathered on the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s Lower Yard to watch participants compete in a “Modified Murph,” CrossFit event as part of Mental Wellness week. The “Modified Murphy” Cross Fit event was … [Read More...]
Kidney donors dream to play baseball in San Quentin comes true
The San Quentin Giants defeated the Southern California Grays, 17-5, and, 7-4 in a double-header that brought more to the field than baseball. On Aug.16, SQ Giants outside volunteer Coach Steve Reichardt addressed the crowd with a heartfelt … [Read More...]
Veterans play flag football on 9/11
To observe the 24th anniversary of 9/11, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, in conjunction with the SQ Football organization, hosted a game between the residents and formerly incarcerated veterans called the Buddy Bowl. As the historic day … [Read More...]
Half-marathon marks halfway point in season
San Quentin’s 1000 Mile Club runners demonstrated speed, strength, and endurance during their annual half-marathon as hundreds of residents, outside coaches, and volunteers gathered on the Lower Yard to support over 70 participants who trekked the … [Read More...]
Flag football match-ups competitive and high scoring
The season opener of San Quentin Rehabilitation Centers’ All-In flag football league featured the Spartans and Don’t Hate, who matched each other touchdown for touchdown as their game came down to the very last play. The Spartans led 48-46, after … [Read More...]
Female professional athletes bargain for equitable pay
At present, less than one-fifth (20%) of the total revenue in the WNBA is distributed to its female players compared to an estimated 50 to 52% of revenue sharing that occurs in male-dominated sports. This disparity of income, confirmed by Market … [Read More...]