Purdy to play vs. Saints; Aiyuk still in limbo
SANTA CLARA – Brock Purdy and other available starters are slated to play in Sunday’s preseason game when the 49ers host the New Orleans Saints. Ah, but who else is …
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Las Vegas official says A’s stadium approval ’rounding third’
By MARK ANDERSON LAS VEGAS (AP) — Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said he was optimistic three key documents needed to begin …
McCray, Webb help SF Giants stop bleeding, avoid sweep vs. Braves
SAN FRANCISCO — The first hit of Grant McCray’s major-league career won’t be remembered for how hard it was struck or how far it traveled. The bunt single didn’t didn’t …
The SF Giants are (still) going nowhere and Farhan Zaidi should be shown the door
SAN FRANCISCO — If my columns had the shelf life of Farhan Zaidi’s post-trade deadline comments, I’d be out of a gig. Two weeks ago, Zaidi, made two downright outlandish claims …
Chapman open to long-term deal with SF Giants: ‘Just waiting on them’
SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Chapman has turned down at least two nine-figure contract offers over the course of his career, so the Giants’ third baseman has shown a proclivity to …
Guide to new College Football Playoff, realignment & more
We are fast approaching the start of a college football season unlike any other, ever. The combination of conference realignment and playoff expansion has set the stage for three months …
The regular season is fast approaching. Will the 49ers be ready?
SANTA CLARA — Kyle Shanahan hates the NFL’s preseason. Four games, three games, two, he’s shown nothing but disdain for the exhibition schedule since he took over as the 49ers’ …
SF Giants’ playoff hopes take another hit in drubbing by Braves
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants’ playoff hopes aren’t dead, but the road ahead just got much more difficult. Needing to secure at least a split of this four-game series against …
Why SF Giants optioned Luciano just 2 weeks after opening role for him
SAN FRANCISCO — Two weeks since the Giants’ top prospect was welcomed back to the majors with a public proclamation of playing time from the team’s top boss, Marco Luciano …
Preseason all-Bay Area News Group high school football 2024: WRs/TEs
As part of our high school football coverage to get you ready for the 2024 season, we are rolling out all-Bay Area Area News Group preseason recognition. Today’s positions: WIDE …