Bay Area Sports: Ups and Downs in 2024

2024 was a rollercoaster year for Bay Area sports fans. The San Francisco 49ers started the year with a bang, reaching the Super Bowl, but ended up losing in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a tough blow for football fans, but there were plenty of other stories to keep them talking. Baseball saw some big changes, with the Oakland A's announcing a move to Sacramento and the San Francisco Giants signing big names like Matt Chapman and Blake Snell. Sadly, the sports world also lost some legends, including Jerry West, Willie Mays, Orlando Cepeda, and Rickey Henderson. Off the field, there were dramas too, like the shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall and the controversial end to San Jose State's volleyball season. But it wasn't all bad news. Bay FC, the new soccer team, clinched a playoff spot in their first season, and the Sharks won the NHL draft lottery. It was a year of highs and lows, for sure, but Bay Area sports fans wouldn't have it any other way.