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
Sports Roundup

Sports Roundup

Giants Clinched Playoff Berth San Francisco – Looking back to the era of Bruce Bochy, no one thought the San Francisco Giants would return to the postseason anytime soon. After adjusting to a new manager, Gabe Kapler with only a few remaining players from that championship era (Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt). A…

Derek “The Captain” Jeter enters the Hall of Fame

Derek “The Captain” Jeter enters the Hall of Fame

Cooperstown, N.J. – After patiently waiting a year due to the pandemic, Derek “The Captain” Jeter was finally enshrined into the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 today. The final bow of a storied career that included seven pennants, 5 World Series Championships, 14 All-Star appearances and a 20-year career playing for the New…

A’s split the series behind Kemp’s home run

A’s split the series behind Kemp’s home run

Oakland – It’s been seven years since the Oakland A’s made their last appearance on Sunday Night Baseball. Tony Kemp made sure it would be a night to remember. He went deep with a two-run shot in the eighth to give the A’s a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees and split the series….

Harrison and Marte magnificent in Bay Bridge series

Harrison and Marte magnificent in Bay Bridge series

Oakland – The Bay Bridge series is always an exciting matchup but this time the stakes are high for both teams. The San Francisco Giants currently hold the best record in the Majors. And the Oakland A’s just need to win. On opening night of the series it was the duo of Josh Harriosn and…

Trey Lance was all the hype for 49ers preseason opener

Trey Lance was all the hype for 49ers preseason opener

Santa Clara – Trey lance didn’t disappoint in his preseason game.  On his first throw, it was an incomplete but the second throw he took his time, went deep to Wide Receiver Trent Sherfield for an 80-yard touchdown. Despite the 49ers losing 19-16 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Lance felt like it was a dream…

A’s Acquire LHP Andrew Chafin from the Chicago CubsOF Greg Deichmann and Minor League RHP Daniel Palenica sent to Chicago

A’s Acquire LHP Andrew Chafin from the Chicago CubsOF Greg Deichmann and Minor League RHP Daniel Palenica sent to Chicago

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s have acquired left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin and cash from the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Greg Deichmann and minor league right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia, the club announced today. Chafin is 0-2 with a 2.06 ERA and .154 opponents batting average in 43 relief appearances with the Cubs.  He ranks third…

Warriors ready for NBA Draft Day

Warriors ready for NBA Draft Day

San Francisco – The Golden State Warriors feel good about their picks. While things seem to be slowly moving back to normal in the NBA world, the upcoming season should start on-time and a healthy roster is to be expected for the Warriors.   What moves will the team make in the upcoming NBA Draft…

Warriors get No. 7 and No. 14 in 2021 NBA Draft Lottery

Warriors get No. 7 and No. 14 in 2021 NBA Draft Lottery

San Francisco – The Golden State Warriors had two picks in the 37th NBA Draft Lottery today. The Warriors got the No. 7 and No. 14 pick. That’s pretty good considering the league’s best shooter, Stephen Curry came out of the draft at No. 7 for Golden State. The Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets got the…

A’s get pounded at the plate, beat the Halos’ 8-5

A’s get pounded at the plate, beat the Halos’ 8-5

Oakland – The A’s got pounded at the plate, three batters were hit by pitches including pinch-hitter Chad Pinder who left the game in the seventh after a scary hit to the head. Nonetheless, Oakland had another game where they scored multiple runs in one inning. “His helmet was actually coming off and the ball…

A’s offensive burst was too much for the Royals

A’s offensive burst was too much for the Royals

Oakland – The Kansas City Royals had no answer for the “hot” bats they faced today. The A’s continued their winning ways behind an offensive burst while the Kansas City Royals struggled with their pitching.  Oakland’s three home runs today sparked their 11-2 win over Kansas City. Jackson Kowar lasted only 1.1 frames allowing five…