Arizona on top as Mountain West claims five spots
With the calendar set to turn and conference play about to begin, the Mountain West remains the best league in the western third of the country. It’s 6-1 in head-to-head …
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San Jose Sharks lose to Adrian Kempe, Los Angeles Kings
The San Jose Sharks had their losing streak extended to six games on Wednesday and once again a disastrous second period proved to be the main culprit. Leading by one, …
49ers’ Chase Young ‘hyped’ about his return to face Commanders
SANTA CLARA — Chase Young still owns a home about 20 minutes from the Washington Commanders’ facility, and he plans to visit his dogs there Saturday when the 49ers’ players …
Steve Kerr responds to Jonathan Kuminga’s comments about playing time
SAN FRANCISCO — Steve Kerr says he isn’t bothered by Jonathan Kuminga’s recent comments regarding his role, which popped up after the third-year forward got benched in favor of Andrew …
Is Super Bowl too presumptuous after last loss?
SANTA CLARA — George Kittle realistically and metaphorically noted after Monday night that the 49ers’ building was not on fire after Monday night’s 33-19 loss to the Ravens. Instead, the …
San Jose Sharks hurt by injuries more than any other NHL team
After seeing Logan Couture make steady improvement this month from a lower-body injury that’s kept him out all season, San Jose Sharks coach David Quinn can’t help but begin to …
Why Draymond Green’s suspension has been a positive for the Warriors
Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension might have been the best thing to happen to the Warriors this season. And in a twisted way, it might have been the best thing to …
Archbishop Mitty girls America’s No. 1 team
Mitty girls basketball jumps to No. 1 after epic championship win Archbishop Mitty, which entered the season as the unquestioned best girls basketball program in the Bay Area, is now …
Purdy will be fine after stinger, interceptions
SANTA CLARA — The morning after didn’t change coach Kyle Shanahan’s view on the 49ers’ key factors in Monday night’s 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. “When you play sloppy …
SF 49ers QB Brock Purdy slips in NFL MVP odds after 4-INT dud on Christmas
Brock Purdy entered Monday night’s prime time showdown against the Ravens as the prohibitive favorite to win the league’s MVP award. In the eyes of Vegas oddsmakers, he left it …