Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences

Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.

Cal's new defensive coordinator returns to Bay Area with NFL experience

Antioch native and De La Salle alum Michael Hutchings is the new defensive coordinator for University of California's football program.

San Francisco 49ers make a splash before free agency

NFL free agents can't officially sign with new teams until Wednesday. The San Francisco 49ers have already reportedly agreed to terms on multiple deals. And some players will be bidding farewell to the Niners.

49ers and NFL Mexico launch student flag football program

The San Francisco 49ers on Friday announced the launch of a youth flag football program for students in Mexico.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice sued by ex, accused of domestic violence

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is facing a new civil lawsuit in Dallas County alleging he repeatedly assaulted his former girlfriend over a two-year period.

49ers to play in 2026 NFL Mexico City game

The National Football League on Wednesday announced that the San Francisco 49ers will be one of the participating teams for the upcoming 2026 NFL Mexico City game.

Bad Bunny halftime show and Turning Point: How many people watched in the US

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was the fourth most-watched in recorded history as Turning Point USA's alternate "All-American" show topped out at about 5 million live views on YouTube.

49ers' Keion White shot, injured outside San Francisco nightclub

A defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers was shot and injured early Monday morning, authorities and the team confirmed. 

Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show cameos: Who was in it?

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

How did the Super Bowl get its name?

The Super Bowl is the largest sporting event in the United States every year. But how did it get its name?

Seahawks clinch second Super Bowl title

It all came down to Super Bowl LX. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 on football’s biggest stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Massive concerts, big names light up San Francisco as Super Bowl weekend kicks off

Tens of thousands of fans packed major concert venues across San Francisco as Super Bowl weekend kicked off. Superstar DJs Diplo and Calvin Harris headlined one of several large-scale shows.

Shaq, Tom Brady celebrate Super Bowl weekend in the Bay

As the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots prepare to face off Sunday at Levi's Stadium, tens of thousands of fans are celebrating this weekend – along with some high-profile guests.

NFL brings pro players to 500 students field day in SF

The NFL hosted a field day for San Francisco students in the Presidio on Friday ahead of Super Bowl weekend.

Super Bowl LX brings global tourism surge to San Francisco

The energy in San Francisco is palpable this week as football fans from across the U.S. and the globe descend on the city for Super Bowl LX, providing a huge boost to local tourism.