Bay Area pro sports teams could soon reopen outdoor stadiums to fans

According to California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, professional sporting events at outdoor stadiums can reopen if counties reach the "Orange Tier," or moderate tier, or the "Yellow Tier," meaning the county has minimal transmission of COVID-19.

Fred Dean, 68, fearsome pass rusher in 49ers’ dynasty, dies after coronavirus diagnosis

Dean was an undersized pass rusher who began his career as a second-round pick with the San Diego Chargers in 1975 and ended it in the Hall of Fame after being named an All-Pro twice and making four Pro Bowls.

Former 49er Fred Dean passes away at age 68
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Former San Francisco 49er Fred Dean passed away at age 68. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 last week and put on a respirator.

49ers fall 43-17 to Dolphins in 'embarrassing' fashion

“I know he doesn’t normally throw the ball that way and I think he was struggling because of it,” coach Kyle Shanahan said of Garoppolo

Former 49er defensive end Fred Dean hospitalized with the coronavirus

Several of his former teammates have posted messages on Facebook, saying the 68-year-old Hall of Famer is now on a ventilator, in a hospital intensive care unit.

49ers activate Samuel, promote Hasty from practice squad

Samuel broke his foot during informal offseason workouts with teammates in June and missed the first three games of the season.

Banged up 49ers win again at MetLife, beat winless Giants

They controlled the ball on offense, took it away from the winless New York Giants on defense and had another easy day on the East Coast.

49ers promote Grasu from practice squad, place Coleman on IR

The 49ers also activated running back JaMycal Hasty and linebacker Joe Walker from the practice squad to be eligible to play Sunday against the New York Giants.

Mullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QB

Garoppolo didn’t practice all week because of a high ankle sprain suffered last week but wasn’t officially ruled out for this week’s game against the New York Giants until Friday.

Banged-up 49ers prepare for Giants without Garoppolo

The Niners are already without star cornerback Richard Sherman (calf), No. 1 receiver Deebo Samuel (foot) and starting center Weston Richburg (knee).

49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, Mostert

It was a costly victory for San Francisco, which was already hurting in a big way before losing Garoppolo to a high ankle sprain and Mostert to an injured knee.

49ers look to bounce back vs. Jets after tough opening loss

The defending NFC champions are 0-1 — and will try to avoid a two-game skid to start the year when they face the hapless New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.