John Beam, who died Friday after being shot a day earlier, was Oakland sports royalty, a coach who uplifted thousands of young men at Laney College and Skyline High over many decades

Legendary Laney College football coach John Beam, 66, died on Friday, the day after he was shot on the Oakland campus.

It was a shocking loss for athletes, coaches and Oakland residents who had come to rely on the wisdom and dedication of a man known around town simply as Coach Beam.

A celebrated football coach known for his grit and hard-charging personality, John Beam gained national fame in the 2020 Netflix documentary “Last Chance U.”

The team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics really didn't want to hear what its old fans in Oakland had to say.

Laney College Athletics Director John Beam, who was a coach featured in "Last Chance U," has died after being shot on Thursday.

While Houston’s freshmen continue to make bigger impacts, it was the typical fierce Cougars defense that stood out to the opponent. Oakland’s head coach Greg Kampe made a very intriguing comment postgame, giving light to how different playing Houston is.

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers and his wife Raegan are enjoying a tropical Hawaiian getaway. Raegan shared photos of their serene sunrise s

Laney College Athletics Director and former "Last Chance U" coach John Beam is in critical condition after being shot.

The Oakland Athletics were up against the Texas Rangers at Sutter Health Park when something bizarre happened. The Rangers were leading with a 5-2 score at the top of the fifth inning. Hogan Harris was on the mound for Oakland when Josh Jung walked up to ...