San Francisco, CA
Taylor Knibb imperious in winning the San Francisco T100 – World Triathlon
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American Taylor Knibb was dominant in winning the San Francisco T100 today on the iconic Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon course. She was second out of the water, but quickly took the lead on the bike from Switzerland’s Imogen Simmonds and went on to register an impressive victory by just under 4 minutes.
She was humble speaking afterwards. “It did not feel easy but it is a great course and atmosphere out there – and I was very grateful to do this race today.”
“On the swim I dove in, probably a little late, and the one thing I’d been given advice on was that you dive into the water and everyone disperses and that didn’t happen. But it was like, get to the end, figure it out, and I saw Imogen, she got 30 seconds on everyone, and I thought ‘oh my God’. But I think seeing the men really helped because I was ready for everyone to be there [together].”
“Once I was in the lead [on the bike], I wasn’t descending very well, I wasn’t taking the corners very well but I was trying to be better each lap. So, I think on the fifth lap I finally nailed the one turn into the curb, uphill.”
On her 18km run, she said: “Well I just wanted to execute a good run and run well and see how it was, like see how it was after each lap and make decisions from there.”
Second placed Brit Kat Matthews, who made a late dash to San Francisco after her disqualification in Hamburg last weekend, was pleased with her performance.
“I’m pretty proud. I’m glad to have been able to have given Taylor a training day out before her Olympic prep begins,” she said with a smile on her face.
Asked if she hadn’t got the rub of the green this year so far, Matthews responded:
“I’m not sure I’ve had the luckiest two years to be honest. But I think there was something special about this. I had so much energy for this after my dramas from last weekend and maybe a good long taper actually suits me.”
“This race feels like I’ve just got back level – a redemption of my own personal performance. I’m still now desperate for that personal satisfaction to go more, to go higher.”
How The Race Unfolded
The women’s San Francisco T100 race got underway with a dive from the San Francisco Spirit into icy sea waters known to play host to sharks. As with the men, it was a choppy affair in San Francisco Bay but canny use of the currents saw Imogen Simmonds (SUI) meet dry land in first place, clocking 17:00 in the water – 23 seconds ahead of pre-race favourite and T100 debutant Taylor Knibb (USA).
Despite the challenging gradients of the 80km bike leg, Knibb – recently crowned the US national time trial champion – was soon in the lead and pulling away from every other woman. By halfway into the bike course, Knibb’s lead to second-place Kat Matthews (GBR) was over 2 minutes, the Brit clearly positioning herself as the best of the rest. Laura Philipp (GER), Simmonds and Paula Findlay (CAN) were the only other challengers within 4 minutes of the leader.
From there, Knibb’s inexorable pace on two wheels just continued to pad her advantage in a showing that’s sure to strike fear into her Olympic competitors in both the triathlon and cycling time trial in Paris. 3:45 at 15km to go and 4:45 as she entered a lonely transition area, Knibb was truly showing her once-in-a-generation talent.
With impressive pace for an athlete considered a swim-biker just a couple of years ago, Knibb continued to dominate once she’d laced up her running shoes, lapping athletes over 4km behind her on the course.
Behind, Matthews was running with her usual aplomb while Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR) picked off a couple of places in a fleet-footed performance.
Facing no threat to her maiden T100 victory, Knibb took in the crowd’s adulation on her way to a 3:38:01 finish, earning 35 points and $25,000.
Matthews’ run pedigree shone through, the Brit a minute faster than Knibb on two feet, but was still 3:45 behind when she claimed 2nd to score 28 points and $16,000.
Philipp ran strongly to maintain her podium position, beginning her T100 season with 25 points and $12,000.
Likewise, Simmonds stayed in the 4th place position she’d been holding since T2 for 22 points. Meanwhile, Pallant-Browne put her first 20 points on the board to round out the top 5.
The next T100 race will be in London on 27-28 July.
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San Francisco, CA
Kanye West and Bianca Censori Explore San Francisco Science Museum
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Kanye West and Bianca Censori popped up at a California science museum on Independence Day — and the couple, as usual, caught everyone’s eye — but it was Ye who really stole the show as he looked totally out of this world!
KW and BC strolled inside Exploratorium in San Francisco on the Fourth of July to take in some of the cool exhibits, which include the “Cafe Wall Illusion,” “All Eyes On Me,” and “Fog Bridge.”
One photo captures Kanye seated across from Bianca at a mirror exhibit.
We’re told the famous lovebirds were totally engaged with each other as they walked around like ordinary citizens eyeballing the various displays. Other people, of course, recognized the two, but stayed away — not wanting to intrude in their space.
Our sources say Bianca was her regular sexy self, wearing white see-through leggings with a blue strapless top and heels. For Bianca, the only shocker was that her body was almost completely covered — a rarity for her.
Kanye, on the other hand, took the top prize for his outfit, donning something resembling a white, baggy spacesuit with matching sneakers. Going to the moon, Ye?
TMZ obtained several photos of the pair enjoying their little outing … In one image, the two were seen holding hands as they maneuvered through the museum.
Another snap shows Bianca on a red phone listening to scientific facts near the entrance of the building.
What’s next? Nasa?
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco shootings in Tenderloin, Potrero Hill leave 2 injured
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SFPD investigates a deadly shooting onboard a Muni bus on August 3, 2022.
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco police are investigating two separate shootings that left two people injured on Friday, officials said.
The first shooting happened in the Tenderloin. Officers responded to the area of Ellis and Hyde streets at 8:37 a.m. on the report of a shooting. A man was found lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim received first aid and was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
No arrests have been made.
Another shooting was reported at around 9:50 p.m. Officers assigned to the Bayview station responded to the 1100 block of Connecticut Street where a man was found lying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid. The victim was taken to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries.
No arrests in this case have been made.
No suspect information was provided by police in either of these shootings.
San Francisco, CA
One Sleeper Starting Pitcher Trade the San Francisco Giants Should Pursue
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The San Francisco Giants are without a doubt one of the most intriguing teams to monitor ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
While they are not viewed as a serious contender right now, they’re about to get major pitching help returning from injury. Blake Snell, Kyle Harrison, Alex Cobb, and Robbie Ray will all likely be back at some point in the fairly near future.
Adding those pitchers back to the staff will make them a much more serious contender. They also have the ability to swing a deal or two ahead of the MLB trade deadline later this month.
Could the Giants actually look to acquire another starting pitcher and allocate one of the arms returning from injury to beef up the bullpen?
One potential sleeper starting pitcher trade that San Francisco could consider would be for Colorado Rockies starter Cal Quantrill.
During the 2024 season thus far with the Rockies, Quantrill has started in 18 games. He has compiled a 6-6 record to go along with a 3.77 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP, and 100.1 innings pitched.
For the fans wondering why the Giants would trade for a starting pitcher, there is one glaring reason. Even with players returning from injury, they had not played great before going out. Snell has not lived up to the hype this season and has quite honestly been a poor starter so far this year.
Quantrill would give San Francisco major insurance for the rest of the season.
Also, the 29-year-old starting pitcher would not break the bank in a trade. He also has another year left on his contract following the 2024 season. Quantrill could be an important piece for the 2025 season as well.
Acquiring players who can make an impact past 2024 should be a priority for the Giants. Quantrill is exactly that kind of player.
If San Francisco wants to get aggressive, they’ll also need to acquire a piece or two to improve their offense. Cody Bellinger is a name who would make sense for the Giants.
All of that being said, the Giants seem like a team that could very well become a buyer. They’re close to contention, but will need a few moves to actually make a run.
A trade for Quantrill could help them bet much closer to their goal of making the postseason.
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