Malaika Bobino

Malaika Bobino, an Oakland, California native, is a Bay Area sports journalism powerhouse and influencer. With nearly two decades of experience at both the Oakland Post and the Huffington Post, she is always on the front lines of the iconic Bay Area sports scene. Bobino covered the Oakland A’s postseason trips, all three of the San Francisco Giants World Series, was present for all three Golden State Warriors three NBA Championships and covered the 49ers last two Super Bowl appearances
49ers look ahead to the offseason, team awards given out

49ers look ahead to the offseason, team awards given out

Santa Clara – Update: Press conference with Jimmy Garoppolo. On his final days as a 49er: “I think more will happen in the days that come, but yeah, these guys have been very upfront about the whole thing” Garoppolo said. “I was talking to John yesterday just about finding the right destination and whatever the…

49ers lose bid to Super Bowl, Garoppolo’s future uncertain

49ers lose bid to Super Bowl, Garoppolo’s future uncertain

Los Angeles – Just two years ago, the San Francisco 49ers were playing in Super Bowl LIV. Tonight they watched the Los Angeles Rams celebrate after defeating them 20-17 in the NFC Championship game.  Jimmy Garoppolo spent the past two seasons battling injuries and this year was not much different. Except this season he fought…

Warriors dominate Mavericks 130-92

Warriors dominate Mavericks 130-92

San Francisco – No shooting slump tonight, Stephen Curry who scored 18 points and six other players scored in double digits. The Warriors played their best offensive game since Draymond Green has been out. Golden State dominated the Dallas Mavericks 130-92. Rookie Jonathan Kuminga put on a show in the fourth quarter with three dunks…

Curry struggles, Warriors stay alive against Jazz

Curry struggles, Warriors stay alive against Jazz

San Francisco – Stephen Curry had another bad night of shooting but that didn’t stop the Warriors from holding off the Utah Jazz 94-92 in the final seconds. A missed three-point shot at the buzzer by the Jazz kept Golden State alive for the win. Curry struggled from the arc again, he scored 13 points…

49ers advance to NFC Championship game after block punt

49ers advance to NFC Championship game after block punt

Green Bay – In sub-zero temperatures the 49ers advance to the National Football Conference Championship game next weekend. The cold weather and snow delayed their best performance on offense but the defense and special teams showed up right on time.  A blocked punt late in the fourth tied the game and put the San Francisco…

49ers beat Cowboys advance to Divisional Round

49ers beat Cowboys advance to Divisional Round

Dallas – The 49ers had one goal, win. They defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23-17 in the Wild Card game and will move on to face the first place Green Bay Packers next Saturday. San Francisco dominated most of the game while the Cowboys racked up 14 penalties to end their season in a peculiar way….

A perfect return for Klay Thompson

A perfect return for Klay Thompson

San Francisco – Klay Thompson returned for his first game in two and a half years. His last game was June 13, 2019 when the Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The road to recovery had been an  arduous journey. Thompson was welcomed with a standing ovation throughout…

49ers rally back for the win, playoff bound

49ers rally back for the win, playoff bound

Los Angeles – The 49ers dominated the second half to rally back for a 27-24 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in overtime. Down by 17 points San Francisco went with their running game while the defense smothered the Rams. But it was Ambry Thomas’ first career interception that punched their ticket to the playoffs….

Trey Lance leads 49ers past Texans

Trey Lance leads 49ers past Texans

San Francisco – After a New Orleans Saints win, the 49ers will have to wait until next week to clinch a playoff spot. But in the meantime, Trey Lance led the 49ers past the Houston Texans for a 23-7 win today. Lance threw two touchdowns in what was a slow start for both teams. “I…

49ers dominate Falcons, playoff picture looks brighter

49ers dominate Falcons, playoff picture looks brighter

Santa Clara – The 49ers playoff picture looks brighter, their win today keeps them at number six in the National Football Conference (NFC) standings. San Francisco has won 5 of their last six games. Despite an awful start, the 49ers prevailed and dominated the Atlanta Falcons for a 31-13 victory.  “It’s a long season and…