SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Santa Cruz Warriors' James Wiseman (33) yells at the end of the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Santa Cruz Warriors' James Wiseman (33) yells at the end of the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

 San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto (8) catches a fly ball against New York Mets' DJ Stewart (29) during the fifth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Grou

San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto (8) catches a fly ball against New York Mets' DJ Stewart (29) during the fifth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Grou

 San Jose Earthquakes’ goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto (42) yells after missing a penalty kick against Chivas de Guadalajara in the second half at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, July 27, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

San Jose Earthquakes’ goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto (42) yells after missing a penalty kick against Chivas de Guadalajara in the second half at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, July 27, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

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 The Santa Clara Aquamaids practice, coached by Chris Carver who coached the US National Team in Olympics 1996, 2000, 2004 and coached the US National Team 1991-1996, at Quicksilver Swimming at Gunderson High School in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday,

The Santa Clara Aquamaids practice, coached by Chris Carver who coached the US National Team in Olympics 1996, 2000, 2004 and coached the US National Team 1991-1996, at Quicksilver Swimming at Gunderson High School in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 7: Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau (13) scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Adin Hill (33) in front of San Jose Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen (76) in the first period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on T

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 7: Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau (13) scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Adin Hill (33) in front of San Jose Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen (76) in the first period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) holds up his Finals MVP trophy during the Golden State Warriors’ Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, June 20, 2022. The Warriors def

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) holds up his Finals MVP trophy during the Golden State Warriors’ Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, June 20, 2022. The Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics to win their fourth NBA Championship in eight years. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

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 San Jose Earthquakes' Cade Cowell (44) jumps over Los Angeles FC's Denil Maldonado (2) in the second half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

San Jose Earthquakes' Cade Cowell (44) jumps over Los Angeles FC's Denil Maldonado (2) in the second half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

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 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: San Francisco Giants' Thairo Estrada (39) dives to third base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News G

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: San Francisco Giants' Thairo Estrada (39) dives to third base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

 OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Oakland Athletic's Ramon Laureano (22) reaches for the ball against Texas Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe (30) who hit a double in the first inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, July 23, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Oakland Athletic's Ramon Laureano (22) reaches for the ball against Texas Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe (30) who hit a double in the first inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, July 23, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Vadim Nemkov's face bleeds after fighting Corey Anderson in a light heavyweight World Grand Prix Final match at the Bellator 277 mixed martial arts event at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., Friday, April 15, 2022. The

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Vadim Nemkov's face bleeds after fighting Corey Anderson in a light heavyweight World Grand Prix Final match at the Bellator 277 mixed martial arts event at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., Friday, April 15, 2022. The bout was ruled a no contest. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

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 Los Angeles Dodgers' Enrique Hernández (8) throws the ball to first against Oakland Athletics' Abraham Toro (31) in the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, August 2, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Enrique Hernández (8) throws the ball to first against Oakland Athletics' Abraham Toro (31) in the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, August 2, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Golden State Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga (00) dunks a basket. against Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook (0), Los Angeles Lakers' Talen Horton-Tucker (5) and Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis( 3) in the sec

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Golden State Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga (00) dunks a basket. against Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook (0), Los Angeles Lakers' Talen Horton-Tucker (5) and Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis( 3) in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 7: The Rockies' Caden Whidden (11) makes a bubble out of gum at Cory Field at San Jose American Little League in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 7: The Rockies' Caden Whidden (11) makes a bubble out of gum at Cory Field at San Jose American Little League in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

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 Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp (5) jumps for the ball thrown by Oakland Athletics' catcher Shea Langeliers (23) against Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan (38) in the fifth inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 5, 2023. (Shae Hammond

Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp (5) jumps for the ball thrown by Oakland Athletics' catcher Shea Langeliers (23) against Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan (38) in the fifth inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 5, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

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 Archbishop Mitty's Jordan Bowar (3) and Archbishop Mitty's Niyati Bangalore(5) practice at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)  from the story  Mitty's Amazing Run

Archbishop Mitty's Jordan Bowar (3) and Archbishop Mitty's Niyati Bangalore(5) practice at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

from the story Mitty's Amazing Run

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 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 4: Cheerleaders line up before the game against Bay Area Panthers and Vegas Knight Hawks before the first quarter at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 4: Cheerleaders line up before the game against Bay Area Panthers and Vegas Knight Hawks before the first quarter at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: San Jose Quakes' Chris Wondolowski (8) is tossed in the air by his teammates after announcing his retirement at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: San Jose Quakes' Chris Wondolowski (8) is tossed in the air by his teammates after announcing his retirement at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Santa Cruz Warriors' James Wiseman (33) yells at the end of the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
 San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto (8) catches a fly ball against New York Mets' DJ Stewart (29) during the fifth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Grou
 San Jose Earthquakes’ goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto (42) yells after missing a penalty kick against Chivas de Guadalajara in the second half at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, July 27, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
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 The Santa Clara Aquamaids practice, coached by Chris Carver who coached the US National Team in Olympics 1996, 2000, 2004 and coached the US National Team 1991-1996, at Quicksilver Swimming at Gunderson High School in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday,
 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 7: Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau (13) scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Adin Hill (33) in front of San Jose Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen (76) in the first period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on T
 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) holds up his Finals MVP trophy during the Golden State Warriors’ Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, June 20, 2022. The Warriors def
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 San Jose Earthquakes' Cade Cowell (44) jumps over Los Angeles FC's Denil Maldonado (2) in the second half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
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 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: San Francisco Giants' Thairo Estrada (39) dives to third base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News G
 OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Oakland Athletic's Ramon Laureano (22) reaches for the ball against Texas Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe (30) who hit a double in the first inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, July 23, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay
 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Vadim Nemkov's face bleeds after fighting Corey Anderson in a light heavyweight World Grand Prix Final match at the Bellator 277 mixed martial arts event at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., Friday, April 15, 2022. The
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 Los Angeles Dodgers' Enrique Hernández (8) throws the ball to first against Oakland Athletics' Abraham Toro (31) in the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, August 2, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Golden State Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga (00) dunks a basket. against Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook (0), Los Angeles Lakers' Talen Horton-Tucker (5) and Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis( 3) in the sec
 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 7: The Rockies' Caden Whidden (11) makes a bubble out of gum at Cory Field at San Jose American Little League in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
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 Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp (5) jumps for the ball thrown by Oakland Athletics' catcher Shea Langeliers (23) against Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan (38) in the fifth inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 5, 2023. (Shae Hammond
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 Archbishop Mitty's Jordan Bowar (3) and Archbishop Mitty's Niyati Bangalore(5) practice at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)  from the story  Mitty's Amazing Run
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 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 4: Cheerleaders line up before the game against Bay Area Panthers and Vegas Knight Hawks before the first quarter at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: San Jose Quakes' Chris Wondolowski (8) is tossed in the air by his teammates after announcing his retirement at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Santa Cruz Warriors' James Wiseman (33) yells at the end of the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto (8) catches a fly ball against New York Mets' DJ Stewart (29) during the fifth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Grou

San Jose Earthquakes’ goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto (42) yells after missing a penalty kick against Chivas de Guadalajara in the second half at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, July 27, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

The Santa Clara Aquamaids practice, coached by Chris Carver who coached the US National Team in Olympics 1996, 2000, 2004 and coached the US National Team 1991-1996, at Quicksilver Swimming at Gunderson High School in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 7: Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau (13) scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Adin Hill (33) in front of San Jose Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen (76) in the first period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) holds up his Finals MVP trophy during the Golden State Warriors’ Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, June 20, 2022. The Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics to win their fourth NBA Championship in eight years. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

San Jose Earthquakes' Cade Cowell (44) jumps over Los Angeles FC's Denil Maldonado (2) in the second half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: San Francisco Giants' Thairo Estrada (39) dives to third base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Oakland Athletic's Ramon Laureano (22) reaches for the ball against Texas Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe (30) who hit a double in the first inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, July 23, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Vadim Nemkov's face bleeds after fighting Corey Anderson in a light heavyweight World Grand Prix Final match at the Bellator 277 mixed martial arts event at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., Friday, April 15, 2022. The bout was ruled a no contest. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Enrique Hernández (8) throws the ball to first against Oakland Athletics' Abraham Toro (31) in the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, August 2, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Golden State Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga (00) dunks a basket. against Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook (0), Los Angeles Lakers' Talen Horton-Tucker (5) and Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis( 3) in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 7: The Rockies' Caden Whidden (11) makes a bubble out of gum at Cory Field at San Jose American Little League in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp (5) jumps for the ball thrown by Oakland Athletics' catcher Shea Langeliers (23) against Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan (38) in the fifth inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 5, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Archbishop Mitty's Jordan Bowar (3) and Archbishop Mitty's Niyati Bangalore(5) practice at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

from the story Mitty's Amazing Run

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 4: Cheerleaders line up before the game against Bay Area Panthers and Vegas Knight Hawks before the first quarter at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: San Jose Quakes' Chris Wondolowski (8) is tossed in the air by his teammates after announcing his retirement at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

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