FSU and Clemson favored but watch for SMU, VaTech
A new era of ACC football begins this fall with the arrival of Cal, Stanford and SMU. But will the conference race diverge from the road so often taken? Either …
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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 …
‘I don’t like that it’s taken this long’
With the season opener three weekends away, the 49ers are starting to have more concern about the Brandon Aiyuk contact situation. In an interview with KNBR 680-AM on Friday, general …
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 …
High school football 2024 preview: TCAL Stone Division
As part of our high school football content to get you ready for the 2024 season, we are rolling out previews of all leagues in our coverage area. Today’s focus: …
Alonso, Mets rip A’s 9-1 while ending a pair of Oakland streaks
NEW YORK — Three streaks ended on Wednesday night when the A’s were beaten 9-1 by the Mets – two for Oakland and one for New York. Oakland saw its …
Weeks after social media firestorm, Oakland Ballers players say ‘vibes are immaculate’
OAKLAND – Three weeks ago, it felt like the sky was falling on the Oakland Ballers. The newly formed Pioneer League baseball team fired popular manager Micah Franklin midseason. A …
SF Giants fall in extras again to Braves, 4-3
SAN FRANCISCO — For two straight nights, the Braves and Giants have played in a playoff-like atmosphere. And for two straight nights, the Giants came up just short in the …
South Bay high school football team victim of costly weekend heist
A San Jose high school football program is reeling from a theft less than three weeks before its first game. Santa Teresa High football coach Steve Papin told the Bay …