Adam Murphy

SF Station Writer
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Batter Up
Since April, Charlie Culberson has raised his average more than 100 points.
By Adam Murphy (Jul 10, 2010)
San Jose Giants second baseman Charlie Culberson was drafted by the same organization that drafted his father. Baseball is a family affair for the Culberson family. His father and uncle both played baseball professionally, and they are just two of many who provide Culberson with support from his hometown in Calhoun, Ga. More »
Local Talent
The Earthquakes’ Steven Beitashour, a graduate of Leland High, is playing for the team he worshipped as a kid.
By Adam Murphy (Jul 07, 2010)
Steven Beitashour didn’t celebrate after scoring his first MLS goal against Chivas USA in April—the midfielder/defender just ran back into position as if the ball had sailed over the crossbar. “People always ask, ‘Hey, why didn’t you celebrate?’” Beitashour says. “I was upset when I scored because we were losing 3–2 and there was a minute something left in injury time.” More »
Women's Tennis Classic
Bank of the West Classic celebrates its 40th year.
By Adam Murphy (Jun 30, 2010)
The Bank of the West Classic pits some of the world’s best women’s tennis players against one another this week at the Stanford Taube Family Tennis Stadium. The hard court tournament features the No.5 ranked player in the world Samantha Stosur and the No. 6 ranked Elena Dementieva. More »
SJ 'Quakes Midseason Report
Coach Frank Yallop, who guided a different Earthquakes team to two championships, struggles to win again.
By Adam Murphy (Jun 27, 2010)
Frank Yallop, head coach of the San Jose Earthquakes, was the architect that assembled the winning teams of 2001–2003, before the franchise up and moved to Houston. In his first year, Yallop turned the last-place Earthquakes into champions, winning the 2001 MLS Cup. He added another title in 2003. Yallop is back, but this time the turnaround is taking a little longer. More »
SJ Giants Hang On
Despite losing some of its best players to Triple-A ball, the San Jose Giants cling to first place
By Adam Murphy (Jun 19, 2010)
The San Jose Giants’ record in the second half of single-A baseball’s summer season is the worst in the entire California League—but the team is still in first place. More »
Ellison Loses Bid for Warriors
Oracle owner says he was the highest bidder.
By Adam Murphy (Jun 15, 2010)
Silicon Valley billionaire Larry Ellison has failed in his bid to purchase the Golden State Warriors. A group fronted by investors Joseph Lacob and Peter Gruber beat out Ellison, purchasing the team for $450 million, it was announced this afternoon. More »
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