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The San Jose Unified School District was ordered by a Ninth Circuit panel to grant official recognition to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a decision that will now be reconsidered.

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Court will reconsider its order requiring San Jose school district to officially...

The Ninth Circuit will reconsider a ruling requiring San Jose Unified to grant official recognition to a Christian athletes group that excludes LGBTQ students as leaders.

Athletics
A’s introduce Shintaro Fujinami, Japanese veteran slated to join rotation
The Japanese hurler donned an Oakland Athletics jersey at his introductory news conference, saying, “I’m very excited to play (for the) Oakland A’s and pitch in the best league in the world.” By Matt Kawahara
Health
These two major shifts sparked a mental health crisis among LGBTQ youth in California
A conservative backlash to transgender rights and the ongoing pandemic are contributing to a mental health crisis: Nearly half of California’s LGBTQ youth considered suicide last year. By Elissa Miolene
Giants
A’s, Giants land top international prospects
The Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants came to terms with top prospects on the first day of MLB’s international signing period. By John Shea
Scott Ostler
A’s and Oakland just got served a major reality check in ballpark pursuit
The A’s ballpark search has slogged on long enough. The city of Oakland’s failure to get a $182 million federal grant toward infrastructure at Howard Terminal should speed up the process, for better or worse. By Scott Ostler
Giants
Giants, A’s cut deals with arbitration-eligible players at the deadline
Friday was the deadline for MLB teams and their arbitration-eligible players to agree on contracts, and the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics had busy days striking deals with their players due better paydays. By John Shea
Athletics
A’s move to add Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami for rotation role
The Oakland Athletics have agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese right-hander Shintaro Fujinami in a move to shore up their rotation. By John Shea
Athletics
A’s skip holding fanfest again, instead stage a ‘spirit week’ for fans
The Oakland Athletics are skipping holding a fanfest this year, having lost the chance to host one to the pandemic and last winter’s MLB owners’ lockout. Instead, the team is hosting what it’s calling a “spirit week.” By John Shea
Athletics
Mariners believe in Stephen Vogt, hire ex-A’s, Giants catcher as coach
Former Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants catcher Stephen Vogt accepted a coaching job with the Seattle Mariners, who announced Tuesday he will serve as bullpen coach and quality-control coach. By John Shea
Sports
Bay Area sports quiz: 20 questions to test your knowledge of 2022 events
Looking back at another memorable year in Northern California for Giants, 49ers, Warriors, Sharks and college sports By Steve Kroner
Athletics
A’s agree to deal with free-agent pitcher Drew Rucinski
The Oakland Athletics have a one-year agreement with free-agent pitcher Drew Rucinski, who could get another chance in MLB after playing four seasons in South Korea. By Matt Kawahara
Athletics
A’s invite 24 non-roster players to camp, add Ramón Hernández to coaching staff
The Oakland Athletics announced 24 non-roster invitees to 2023 major-league camp, including top prospects Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof, plus the addition of former catcher Ramón Hernández to their MLB coaching staff. By Matt Kawahara
Giants
Lefty starter Sean Manaea eyes rebound year with Giants
Former Oakland A’s starter Sean Manaea, who spent last season with the Padres, said the San Francisco Giants’ track record of helping veteran pitchers regain their form and succeed was a big reason he opted to sign a free-agent deal with them. By Matt Kawahara