Ann Killion
Sports Columnist
The Chronicle
About this Author
Born in San Francisco and raised in Marin County, Ann Killion has covered Bay Area sports for more than two decades. An award-winning columnist and a veteran of 11 Olympics, several World Cups and the Tour de France, Ann joined The Chronicle in 2012. Ann has worked for the San Jose Mercury News, the Los Angeles Times and Sports Illustrated. She is a New York Times best-selling author, having co-written "Solo: A Memoir of Hope" with soccer star Hope Solo,"Throw Like A Girl" with softball player Jennie Finch and two middle-grade books on soccer, “Champions of Women’s Soccer” and “Champions of Men’s Soccer.” She was named California Sportswriter of the Year in both 2014 and 2017. She has two children and lives in Mill Valley.
Awards & Recognition
Ann Killion was named the 2014 California Sportswriter of the Year.
By This Author
49ers: Delusional expectations meet reality
October 7, 2018
U.S. soccer still without a coach — and without a clue
October 3, 2018
A’s Bob Melvin makes impossible job look easy
October 1, 2018
“Tough guy” C.J. Beathard takes a beating in 49ers’ loss
September 30, 2018
49ers’ defense still beset by tackling problems
September 30, 2018
Giants should have all GM options open — including women
September 26, 2018
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