Bill Walsh convinced John Lynch to stay in football, leading to Hall of Fame induction

John Lynch’s football career seemed to be nearing its conclusion in 1992 when he spent the summer as a successful starting pitcher in Class A ball for the Florida Marlins. But a conversation with coach Bill Walsh had Lynch back with football.

Nick Bosa says he’ll be ready for 49ers' season opener, still needs vaccine

Nick Bosa has made substantial progress over the last few months as he attempts to return from a torn ACL that kept him out nearly all of last season.

49ers fans return to Levi’s Stadium for first time in 18 months

The last time fans saw the Niners play in Santa Clara was the NFC Championship game in January 2020 before the pandemic.

49ers looking to bounce back after injury-plagued 2020 season

A string of injuries derailed the 2020 season for the San Francisco 49ers. With stars like Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Richard Sherman and Jimmy Garoppolo sidelined for long stretches, the Niners won just six games a year after going to the Super Bowl.

Sources: 49ers sign LB Fred Warner to $95M extension

The San Francisco 49ers agreed on a five-year contract extension with Fred Warner that makes him the highest-paid off-ball linebacker in the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett hosts summer carnival in Fairfield
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Fairfield native and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett gave back to his hometown Friday by hosting a summer carnival. Attendees also got to watch a screening of the new 'Space Jam' movie at the event.

Richard Sherman faces five criminal charges, says he's 'remorseful'

Sherman was belligerent, had been drinking heavily and spoke of killing himself when he left his home in the Seattle suburb of Maple Valley late Tuesday, according to police reports. His wife, Ashley Sherman, called 911 to try to have police stop him.

911 tapes released in ex-49er Richard Sherman's arrest

Police released a 911 call after former 49ers football star Richard Sherman was arrested in a Seattle suburb Wednesday morning. 

NFL suspends 49ers defensive lineman Jordan Willis for doping

Defensive lineman Jordan Willis of the San Francisco 49ers was suspended without pay for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

49ers end offseason program early after injuries

The San Francisco 49ers cut short their offseason program by a week when coach Kyle Shanahan sent his veterans home for the summer instead of having them stay in town for a mandatory minicamp next week.

29-year-old 49ers center Weston Richburg retires

29-year-old San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg has retired after a knee injury derailed his career.

A Family Affair: 49er great Keena Turner graduates from Purdue four decades later, alongside his daughter

Former San Francisco 49er, four-time Super Bowl champ Keena Turner has plenty of notable memories that have taken place in a stadium. But on Saturday, at Purdue University’s Ross-Ade Stadium, he celebrated a momentous achievement with his youngest daughter, that might just top them all.  

Levi's Stadium offers teens unique incentive to get the COVID vaccine

On Tuesday night, COVID-19 vaccines were given in a locker room at Levi’s Stadium. It was the first of several special youth events being held there.

Santa Clara County, 49ers offer youth night and freebies to get more teens and young adults vaccinated

Santa Clara County will hold special "Youth Night at Levi’s Stadium" events this week as part of stepped up outreach efforts to get more of its younger population vaccinated against COVID-19. 

49ers fans react to NFL draft pick

Niner fans watched the NFL draft with anticipation knowing the future of the franchise is at stake.