The Oakland Spiders, one of city’s ultimate frisbee teams, have clinched it. They’ve invited all of Oakland to join the “Spider Den” at a Prescott Market community party on Sept. 16.
Author Archives: Anne Marks
Anne Marks is a freelance journalist who writes about Oakland sports. When she isn't watching ball, you might run into her hosting Day Thinking trivia brunch in downtown Oakland. For 13 years, she served as executive director of Youth ALIVE!, Oakland's anchor violence prevention, intervention and healing nonprofit organization.
Posted inSports
The Spiders are national ultimate champs and other Oakland sports news
The Roots are still in playoff contention, while defending league champions the Oakland Ballers failed to make the playoffs for the first time. Plus 8 games and watch parties in September.
Posted inSports
Gabby Williams has Oakland roots, a great defensive game — and a spine
On the eve of Oakland Pride, the Valkyries All-Star and outspoken LGBTQ activist has a message for the Town that helped shape her.
Posted inSports
30 Oakland sports events to catch in August
Roller derby’s Summer Slam, Oakland Spiders’ championship quest, Ballers host Gary Payton and Too $hort, Roots hold a Bad Bunny halftime drag show.
Posted inSports
The Unicorns bring world class cricket to Oakland Coliseum
Some of cricket’s global superstars will be competing in the Major League Cricket championship at the Coliseum in July. Fans from the South Asian diaspora will be turning out.
Posted inSports
Oakland sports standings: Roots playoff push, ultimate frisbee dominance
Plus we get you up to speed on the Ballers’ home run leader, the Unicorns’ promising cricket season and the rise of some local youth weightlifting champions.
Posted inSports
27 Oakland sports events to catch in July
How to catch World Cup fever, where to see your first Cricket championship, and why the Ballers have embraced their alter ego, the Blazers. Yes, that kind of blaze.
Posted inSports
Giants’ Pride snub a sharp contrast to Ballers’ embrace
Four Giants pitchers rejected the team’s Pride celebration. Meanwhile Oakland’s Pioneer League champs are all in.
Posted inSports
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi: Oakland, get ready to hear it
The Australia men’s soccer team is calling The Town their home during the World Cup. Is Oakland ready for a Hot Aussie Summer?
Posted inSports
Dozens of Oakland sports events to catch in June
With World Cup watch parties, the Roots and the Soul on a roll, and the Falcons and Spiders chasing ultimate frisbee championships, it’s a packed month .
Posted inOaklandside
20 Oakland sports events to catch in May
The Roots are off to their best season yet, the Falcons are in first place in their ultimate frisbee league and a roller derby tourney is coming to town.
Posted inSports
Who should be on the Mount Rushmore of Oakland sports?
It’s impossible to pick just four all-time greats. But over a dozen super sports fans we spoke with tried.
Posted inSports
Oakland sports calendar: Roots, Falcons, Storm seasons kick off; the Ballers’ ‘Battle of the Bay’
Plus women’s NCAA watch parties, the Oakland Spiders’ ultimate frisbee season opener, and a free Oakland Skates hockey scrimmage at the Ice Center.
Posted inArts & Community
Women are bringing tackle football back to Oakland
Pro football team the Golden State Storm kicks off its inaugural season March 28 at Laney Field.
Posted inSports
An Oakland sports fan’s guide to the 2026 season
Everything you ever wanted to know about Oakland’s soccer, baseball, basketball, tackle football, cricket, ice hockey, ultimate frisbee and roller derby teams.
Posted inArts & Community
Alysa Liu celebration set for March 12
Mayor Barbara Lee announced a Celebration Rally for the Olympic gold medalist and hometown hero at Oakland City Hall.
Posted inSports
Oakland sports calendar: A celebration for Alysa Liu; Roots and Falcons season openers
Other events include Oakland Ballers open tryouts, the Oakland 68s Fans Fest, and championship matches for Oakland high school soccer and basketball.
Posted inSports
Oakland sports calendar: Super Bowl LX, Spiders tryouts, volunteer with the Ballers
Your guide to what’s coming up in Oakland sports this winter.
