thomas sawano

visual journalist

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Oakland, California

sports

  • Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers addresses members of the press ahead of her team’s game against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco on July 25, 2025. The Valkyries won against the Wings 86-76 despite being short of All-Star Kayla Thornton due to a right knee injury.
  • Tiffany Hayes, left, and Janelle Salaün, right, fight for possession of the ball during their game with the Dallas Wings in San Francisco on July 25, 2025. The Valkyries won against the Wings 86-76 despite being short of All-Star Kayla Thornton.
  • Fans grasp for a parachuting gift card during a second quarter timeout during the Valkyries’ game against the Wings in San Francisco on July 25, 2025. The Valkyries won against the Wings 86-76 despite being short of All-Star Kayla Thornton.
  • A Golden State Valkyries fan celebrates a score during the team’s game against the Dallas Wings in San Francisco on July 25, 2025. The Valkyries won against the Wings 86-76 despite being short of All-Star Kayla Thornton.
  • 49ers wide receiver Terique Owens catches a pass during the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Santa Clara on Aug. 23, 2025. The 49ers’ third game of the 2025 NFL preseason, the team won against the Chargers 30-23.
  • Chargers safety Jaylen Jones (35)during the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Santa Clara on Aug. 23, 2025. The 49ers’ third game of the 2025 NFL preseason, the team won against the Chargers 30-23.
  • The 49ers defensive line tackles Chargers running back Nyheim Miller-Hines (31) during the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Santa Clara on Aug. 23, 2025. The 49ers’ third game of the 2025 NFL preseason, the team won against the Chargers 30-23.
  • Punter Thomas Morstead (7) goes for a punt during the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Santa Clara on Aug. 23, 2025. The 49ers’ third game of the 2025 NFL preseason, the team won against the Chargers 30-23.