. >>> i am dennis o'donnell, gabe kaplan names his opening day starter for the giants and yasiel puigfinds a new home. is it right here in the bay area? we are up next. . >>> for months the rumor was yasiel puig coming to the san francisco giants but gabe kaplan puig would not be wearing that jersey. was there anything to that? >> what i can share is right now we are really happy with what we have. >> yeah. turns out he was telling the truth. puig signed with the braves, a team that is thinking world series this year. and for the second time in 2020, johnny quaido named the opening day starter. he will oppose clayton kershaw next thursday in los angeles. tiger woods breaks his fifth month absence on the pga tour this week in ohio. on kpix 5 saturday and sunday by the way. and for the first time in his career, no distractions from the gallery. >> it is a very different world out here not to have the noise, the excitement, the energy, the people. >> july 14, here is what happened on this date in sports history. 1951, cbs broadcast the first ever sporting event in color tv. it was a hors

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gabe kaplan among several giants taking a knee. powerful statement. bases loaded. we are reading baseball highlights. that will clear the bases for a three-run double off of sean manaya. take a look at the teammates. they were happy. socially distanced. bottom two, pleasant ton steven piscotty hits the first home run of 2020. solo shot to left made it a 3-1 game. socially distanced play mates excited. austin slater had a day. finds the gap in right center. two more runs scored. three hits, five rbi. definitely the player of the game. wilbur flores going to find some room in center. that made it a 6-2 game. check this out. the first full-time coach in the league, 6-2. here's gabe kaplan on the decision to take a knee. >> the reason it could come off, it could potentially be divisive because the conversations aren't had and the moment surprises people. and we are going to continue to ensure that our players and staff feel safe expressing themselves and peacefully protesting in any way they choose. and, by the way, i just wanted to know that players spoke about their

gabe kaplan among several giants taking a knee. powerful statement. bases loaded.ighlights. that will clear the bases for a three-run double off of sean manaya. take a look at the teammates. they were happy. socially distanced. bottom two, pleasant ton steven piscotty hits the first home run of 2020. solo shot to left made it a 3-1 game. socially distanced play mates excited. austin slater had a day. finds the gap in right center. two more runs scored. three hits, five rbi. definitely the player of the game. wilbur flores going to find some room in center. that made it a 6-2 game. check this out. the first full-time coach in the league, 6-2. here's gabe kaplan on the decision to take a knee. >> the reason it could come off, it could potentially be divisive because the conversations aren't had and the moment surprises people. and we are going to continue to ensure that our players and staff feel safe expressing themselves and peacefully protesting in any way they choose. and, by the way, i just wanted to know that players spoke about their decisions and respecting t

here's gabe kaplan on posey's absence. >> he is working through a personal issue. want to respect his privacy, cross any subsequent bridges as they arise. we are going to take the family first approach to this. we will take it on as a responsibility to scramble as necessary. but we don't want to rush these very personal college football . the big 10 announcing fall sports will play conference games only this season, hoping to limit travel for their athletes, prevent covid-19. san jose state were set to play at penn state this year. that game canceled, probably cost the spartans a million bucs. the pac-12 and other conferences may soon make the same move. nba players heading into the orlando bubble. sixers center joel embiid taking extra precautions. that is a hazmat suit. it looks like that's what he's wearing. it's going to feel great in the humidity in florida. time for abc7 call my play. you send the video, i call the action. let's get on bike. gavin bentley is only 11 years old, but this kid can tear up the track. he's zipping around diablo mx ranch in brentwoo

here's gabe kaplan on posey's absence. >> he is working through a personal issue. want to respect his privacy, cross any subsequent bridges as they arise. we are going to take the family first approach to this. we will take it on as a responsibility to scramble as necessary. but we don't want to rush these very personal decisions. >> bigge football news. the big 10 announcing fall sports will play conference games only this season, hoping to limit travel for their athletes, prevent covid-19. san jose state were set to play at penn state this year. that game canceled, probably cost the spartans a million bucs. the pac-12 and other conferences may soon make the same move. nba players heading into the orlando bubble. sixers center joel embiid taking extra precautions. that is a hazmat suit. it looks like that's what he's wearing. it's going to feel great in the humidity in florida. time for abc7 call my play. you send the video, i call the action. let's get on bike. gavin bentley is only 11 years old, but this kid can tear up the track. he's zipping around diablo mx r

against a's 2 games in fact tha into opening day but we are also talking still about this manager gabe kaplanveral of his players knelt duringhe national anthem before monday's exhibition game and tuesday as well kepler is the first major league baseball nager to kneel during the anthem, he did it on the field player knelt during the anthem in 2017. this is kepler's first seon with the giants he's been outspoken about social injustice and racial sues saying he's talking with his black colleagues with this black players and trying listen and he says way he can and speaking out. mt fans didn't have him especially here locally, but media andon twitter as we know that happened to colin kaepernick back in 2016 when he started tin during the anthemhas anbeen a of respect and one of am also emd gry that we how aall they're the game even they're l a they can't atbecause of the pandemic but they a some opinions about. kepler kneeling take a listen. >>personally i don't think it's an apt against the country against thi am it's gaist anyone doing it this their their personal prerogative. bother me at al

gabe kaplan a win. >> it's good to win the first game, there is no question about that. do think guys are going to relax and let themselves enjoy this win, and i think that's an important part of the process. then we'll start preparing for tomorrow's game. that's the beauty of a major o every day, and this is a good day and we'll prepare for tomorrow. >> well, the a's made history in the season opener playing the first extra-inning game the uld they bash another win saturday? sean bania on the hill getting his start to the day. the angels are now up 1-0 after that swing of the bat. mania looked like he knew it right off the bat. angels up 2-0 now. there's two on for david fletcher. crack of the bat and it's going to fall into left center, two runners will score and that will end the day with four runs and five hits. not what he wanted to do on this day. how about robbie grossman getting on the board? he's trying to battle back. time run on the 7th and the 8th but couldn't get it done. a's lose it 4-1. >> you know, we had an opportunity like we do, you keep grinding, you

gabe kaplan wins his first game. >> it is nice to win the first game.ys will enjoy this win, and i think that's an important part of the process. then we'll start preparing for tomorrow's game. that's the beauty of major baseball, there's a game every day. this is a good day and we'll prepare for tomorrow. >> the a's made history in the season opener playing their first extra inning game of the season with a runner that continued on second. the a's walked off with a graam. saturday, sean mania on the hill. upton is at the plate. the angels now up 1-0 after that swing of the bat. mania knew it right off the bat. david fletcher, crack of the bat, and it's going to fall into left center. two runs will score and that will end mania's day. not what he wanted to do on this day. how about robbie grossman getting on the board? he's trying to battle back. a tied run on the 7th and 8th but couldn't get it done. matt chapman in the double play there. a's lose it 4-1. >> we had an opportunity like you do, you keep grinding, you keep grinding, you get yourself in po

what was difference is the manager gabe kaplan became the first coach or manager in u.s. take a never during the anthem protesting social injustice. that prompted the president to tweet about it. as you know, he's not a fan of this. this afternoon, kapler responded. >> there's nobody that should make us stop doing the right thing. it doesn't matter what a leader says, that they won't be following a game. what matters the most is that we're unwaivering in trying to do what's right. >> everybody can choose what they want to do. if our guys want to do that, we'll support it as well. peaceful protest is up to the individual. >> one thing is cheer about the giants in 2020. as an organization, they are not afraid to try new things. case in point, alyssa knackin became the first person on the field to coach a major league game last night and she'll be out there this evening as we bring in chris alvarez who is live at oracle park. hi, chris. >> hi, as you mentioned, we're live outside because the game just started. gabe kapler told before the game, he made some news. alyssa will

giants manager gabe kaplan says the team was expecting to receive results yesterday but so far no more information has been released. kapur says he knows that throughout this entire process staying flexible will be important. and the a's were back on the field yesterday after their shortened workout monday night. pitcher mike fires returned after missing previous workouts a's manager bob melvin had been vague on the reason for fires absence. and top prospect is useless ardo still out after he confirmed to the chronicle that he tested positive for the coronavirus they even though the a's were able to hold a full workout at the coliseum one picture was frustrated with the testing process. >>a little part of everyone's mind thinks this whole thing's going to shut down. i think everyone has a little bit of fear. it might not say it, but there's a little bit of fear in everyone's head that might happen because if they don't get this figured out. you can't have teams not practicing a day or 2 in a row and we have 2 weeks until the regular season starts. >>well another be released this statem

because of foot pain and buster posey is out with a personal issue but other than that manager gabe kaplan says it's all good. >>every player that's been on the field and in our building that was in on the field in a building on saturday. was negative that that provide confidence for us and now and now we're back into a rhythm right we we tested on monday. we've got me. up the majority of the results already expect to get the rest of them tonight. we tested again today and we expect a 24 to 48 hour turn around. in that window things like there things feel like they're on track for you. >>if all goes according to plan the giants are suppose to play ball on july 23rd against the dodgers. we'll see. >>everything is on track for the nba playoffs, but that doesn't mean it's all good. the food looks terrible and the bubble begins. players have started posting pictures of their meals. where's the beef. 2 pieces of cheese as a sandwich even thus full spread of the dinners it looks like something you'd get on a flight to orlando, not something you eat in a hotel when you landed the disney accommoda

because of foot pain and buster posey is out with a personal issue but other than that manager gabe kaplan says it's all good. >>every player that's been on the field and in our building that was in on the field in a building on saturday. was that you've got to provide confidence for and now and now we're back into a rhythm right we we tested on monday. we've got me. up the majority of the results already expect to get the rest of them tonight. we tested again today and we expect a 24 to 48 hour turn around. in that window things like there things feel like they're on track for you. >>if all goes according to plan the giants are supposed to play ball on july 23rd against the dodgers. we'll see. >>everything is on track for the nba playoffs, but that doesn't mean it's all good. the food looks terrible and the bubble begins. players have started posting pictures of their meals. where's the beef. 2 pieces of cheese as a sandwich even thus full spread of the dinners it looks like something you'd get on a flight to orlando, not something you eat in a hotel when you landed the disney accommodati

rolls on with no covid testing issues today, the giants and a's both free to focus on baseball gabe kaplan called out slugger daryn roof and catcher tyler heineman for outstanding performance as it today's session and as for the a's bob melvin said the team is hoping to pull some more pictures into the mix for longer simulated games. but overall the team is grateful. they haven't had many health issues, meanwhile 3rd baseman matt chapman expressing frustration that the team won't have more time to prepare for the regular season. >>we're just disappointed you organization just you know. took those extra few days and it ended up costing us even more today's from we're all you know ready to go on july first, but you know we're we're on the field now and that's all that matters and you know that's all we can control so you know we want to we want to just you know move forward. >>and finally since the warriors will be one of the teams headed to orlando for the nba bubble steph curry's free to have a little fun. he hit the links at edgewood and talkshow with a small group for celeb tournament, i

the same give a listen to what manager gabe kaplan had to say about the new schedule. >>nothing is coming as a surprise the we expected that the schedule was going to be off the reason the schedule stuff is because there's a lot of good teams in our division and there's a lot of good teams. and it's the american league west. so by definition no matter how you slice it we're going to come up with a tough schedule. >>well the a's were one of the team's affected by the delayed covid testing results so they weren't able to have a full workout with position players at the coliseum until last night and let's take a look at their 16 game schedule. the a's will open the season july 24th at home with a four-game series against the angels. they have 2 more games at home against the rockies. the a's will also play a 3 game series or 3 series with houston. 2 of them will be played at the coliseum. and also looks like we're getting closer to restart to the hockey season in the nhl and the players association. >>reaching a tentative agreement to return to play this season. under thi

on monday after it announced 2 new confirmed covid-19 cases on the ball club, here's a manager gabe kaplan had to say about this new schedule. >>nothing is coming as a surprise the we expected that the schedule was going to be off the reason the schedule stuff is because there's a lot of good teams in our division and there's a lot of good teams. and it's the american league west. so by definition no matter how you slice it we're going to come up with a schedule. >>well the a's were one of the team's affected by delayed covid testing results so they weren't able to have a full workout yesterday with position players until last night at the coliseum here's a look at the 16 game schedule for the a's, they will open the season july 24th at home with a four-game series against the angels. then they have 2 more games at home against the rockies. they'll also play 3 series with houston 2 of them will be played at the coliseum. >>it also looks like we're getting closer to a restart of the hockey season, the nhl and players association reaching a tentative agreement to return to play this season.

giants manager gabe kaplan are neeld along with some other players and coach during the anthem, becoming the first manager in the majors to do so kepler spoke about his decisions. >>i did not because i wanted. then to know that i wasn't pleased. with the way our country. i was handled. police brutality. and i told them that i wanted to amplify their voices and i wanted to amplify the voice of. the black community. marginalized communities as well. >>the games that count start on thursday, the giants and the dodgers, the 80's plane friday against the angels. >>to the peninsula now where redwood city leaders have removed a black lives matter mural after someone suggested painting a mural supporting president trump nearby. kron four's dan thorn has reaction now from the artist who painted that black lives matter mural. >>redwood city's black lives matter mural on broadway has been quietly washed away the mural was painted a little over 2 weeks ago, but has a new proposal emerged the bright yellow letters soon vanished they made the decision to. >>take black lives matter off he street at the

would try to rally but could do it final score, 5 to 3 padres after the game, the giants manager gabe kaplanout the atmosphere at the ballpark again. >>the pre game ceremonies were were really they they were they were touching it was nice to your nose voice. and you know, obviously we only have the audio for the snp productions. video who we thought the da came out really really well. well the ballpark looks was well set up and i mean in general that the atmosphere was was definitely it definitely got the intensity that that we need. >>and that was followed by the traditional playing of the national anthem, let's go to the top of the 3rd giants. sorry we're way on to the a's now so, let's just forget about the giants game because again they lost let's go to the a's we can forget about to do that to actually because they lost him. flight 51 is a time right now and we've got lots coming up here on the kron 4 morning lily everyone in the house is online and i can't get enough bandwidth to video chat with my book club. try 1 gig internet with at&t fiber. you get more bandwidth and hbo max includ

here's a manager gabe kaplan had to say about the new schedule.>nothing is coming as a surprise the we expected that the schedule was going to be off the reason the schedule stuff is because there's a lot of good teams in our division and there's a lot of good teams. and it's the american league west. so by definition no matter how you slice it we're going to come up with a tough schedule. >>well the a's were one of the team's most affected by delaine covid testing results they were unable to have a full workout with position players until last night. let's take a look at their 16 game schedule. the a's will open the season july 24th at home with a four-game series against the angels, then they have 2 more games at home against the rockies. they will also play 3 series with houston that should be something 2 of which will be played at the coliseum dave marty look at the bay area temperatures now we're in the 50's over most of the real estate that we're checking your 4 zone forecast. >>and look at the extended word to the wise it's another warm-up

don't know who those people are if their players coaches or members of the staff giants manager gabe kaplan says the team was expected to receive results yesterday but so far no more information has been released. camper says he knows that throughout this process, staying flexible will be important. meantime the a's were back on the field yesterday at the coliseum after their shortened workout monday night. pitcher mike fires returned after missing the previous workouts manager bob melvin has been vague on the reason for fires absence. also top prospect, a socialist sarto still out after he confirmed to the chronicle that he tested positive for the coronavirus even though the a's were able to hold a full workout one picture was frustrated with the testing process. >>there's a little part of everyone's mind it thinks this whole thing's going to shut down. i think everyone has a little bit of fear. it might not say it, but there's a little bit of fear in everyone's head that might happen because if they don't get this figured out. you can't have teams not practicing a day or 2 in a row and we

here's a manager gabe kaplan had to say about the giants new schedule.>nothing is coming as a surprise the we expected that the schedule was going to be off the reason the schedule stuff is because there's a lot of good teams in our division and there's a lot of good teams. and it's the american league west. so by definition no matter how you slice it we're going to come up with a tough schedule. >>well the a's were also one of the team's affected by delayed covid testing results so they were unable to take the field for a full workout by position players until last night. let's take a look at the 16 game schedule for the a's, they will open the season on july 24th at home with a four-game series against the angels and they have 2 more games at home against the rockies and also played 3 series against houston 2 of which will be played in oakland. and also looks like we're getting a closer to a restart of the hockey season, the nhl and players association reaching a tentative agreement to return to the ice this season. now under this agreement training ca

>>team president farhan zaidi and manager gabe kaplan both say that they're a supporting poses decisionnd now they're on to the tough task of figuring out who's going to replace him. well still ahead this morning big changes coming to a sports and both at both community colleges and division one schools here in california and the bay area we'll find out how the bay area schools will be affected. >>but first we'll take a live look outside very light traffic this early saturday morning heading into new covergirl clean fresh skin milk a vegan foundation formulated without formaldehydes, phthalates, parabens, sulfates, and talc giving me a healthy natural look that says... this is me. clean fresh skin milk from easy breezy beautiful covergirl >>welcome back everyone fall sports and community colleges in california will be delayed, but they will be allowed to begin in january mark demsky has the details. >>a whole drive all the way to the basket. >>it wasn't what they hoped for but thursday's approval by the 3 see 2 ways board of directors of a contingency plan does provide a return to inter