Assistant Sports Editor

Laurence Miedema

Laurence has held a variety of roles with the Bay Area News Group sports deparment since arriving in 2000. He is a former A's beat writer who has helped cover MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL as well as college and high schools in addition to serving as the Sports copy desk director.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson were unanimous first-team picks. Bosa, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive lineman Chris Jones, both of the Chiefs, missed unanimous selection by one vote.

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Nick Bosa leads six SF 49ers selected to AP All-Pro team

January 13, 2023 at 9:57 a.m.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson were unanimous first-team picks. Bosa, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive lineman Chris Jones, both of the Chiefs, missed...

"A lil help would be appreciated thanks. Just trying to prepare for something this weekend,” Kittle tweeted

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SF 49ers star George Kittle among Bay Area residents without power

January 13, 2023 at 7:41 a.m.

"A lil help would be appreciated thanks. Just trying to prepare for something this weekend,” Kittle tweeted

Curry is looking to become an All-Star starter for a ninth time in his 14-year career.

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Golden State Warriors |
Golden State Warriors’ Curry still leading West guards in All-Star fan vote

January 12, 2023 at 2:20 p.m.

Curry is looking to become an All-Star starter for a ninth time in his 14-year career.

The two-time All-Star will make his return to Oakland on May 2 as bullpen and quality control coach

Oakland Athletics |
Oakland A’s fan favorite Stephen Vogt joins Seattle Mariners as bullpen coach

January 10, 2023 at 12:05 p.m.

The two-time All-Star will make his return to Oakland on May 2 as bullpen and quality control coach

Belt's departure leaves Brandon Crawford as the only holdover from the Giants teams that won World Series titles in 2012 and '14

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San Francisco Giants |
Longtime SF Giants first baseman Brandon Belt headed to Blue Jays, according to reports

January 9, 2023 at 6:22 p.m.

Belt's departure leaves Brandon Crawford as the only holdover from the Giants teams that won World Series titles in 2012 and '14

The deal includes an opt-out clause following next season, but only if Conforto makes at least 350 plate appearances in 2023. The former Met missed all of last season recovering from right shoulder surgery.

San Francisco Giants |
SF Giants, free agent Conforto finalize $36 million deal that includes plate appearance clause

January 6, 2023 at 12:31 p.m.

The deal includes an opt-out clause following next season, but only if Conforto makes at least 350 plate appearances in 2023. The former Met missed all of last season recovering...

The Giants walked away from $350 million, 13-year deal with the star shortstop earlier this week following a 'difference of opinion' on his physical exam.

San Francisco Giants |
Report: Mets may share same health concerns SF Giants had about Correa

December 24, 2022 at 9:58 a.m.

The Giants walked away from $350 million, 13-year deal with the star shortstop earlier this week following a 'difference of opinion' on his physical exam.

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San Francisco 49ers |
Nick Bosa leads six SF 49ers selected to AP All-Pro team

San Francisco 49ers |
SF 49ers star George Kittle among Bay Area residents without power

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Golden State Warriors |
Golden State Warriors’ Curry still leading West guards in All-Star fan vote

Oakland Athletics |
Oakland A’s fan favorite Stephen Vogt joins Seattle Mariners as bullpen coach

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San Francisco Giants |
Longtime SF Giants first baseman Brandon Belt headed to Blue Jays, according to reports

San Francisco Giants |
SF Giants, free agent Conforto finalize $36 million deal that includes plate appearance clause

San Francisco Giants |
Report: Mets may share same health concerns SF Giants had about Correa

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SF Giants swap hard-throwing Santos to White Sox for another former top prospect

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SF Giants free agent history: Correa doesn’t have to be next Bonds to leave his mark

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Newest MLB Hall of Fame broadcaster got his start in San Jose