Goodell doesn't agree with Kaepernick's actions

NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disagrees with Colin Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes the quarterback's right to protest.

Ponder helps 49ers to 31-24 exhibition win over Broncos

Christian Ponder ran for a score and threw for another in the fourth quarter and San Francisco pulled away to beat the Denver Broncos 31-24 in an exhibition Saturday night. Ponder was signed earlier in the week to bolster the team's depth at quarterback. Blaine Gabbert, trying to solidify his hold on the starting quarterback job in Colin Kaepernick's absence, led a scoring drive and...

Cueto snaps winless skid and helps Giants beat Mets 8-1

Johnny Cueto pitched seven effective innings and ended his six-start winless streak, and the San Francisco Giants broke away late from the New York Mets 8-1 Friday night. Denard Span had four hits and Conor Gillaspie homered as the Giants won their second straight over the Mets and moved back ahead of the Dodgers for the NL West lead. Pinch-hitter Ehire Adrianza singled to break a 1-all tie in...

49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis reinstated by NFL

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right tackle Anthony Davis was reinstated by the NFL on Saturday after an 11-month retirement that he planned to come back from all along. The San Francisco 49ers made the announcement ahead of their first day of training camp Sunday under new coach Chip Kelly. Davis was the 49ers' first-round draft choice, the 11th overall pick, in the 2010 draft out of Rutgers....

Giants beat Padres 4-3 in 10 innings, 13th win in 14 games

Brandon Crawford singled in Matt Duffy with two outs in the 10th inning, and the surging San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 Wednesday for their 13th win in 14 games. Duffy singled off Brad Hand (1-2) with one out, pinch-hitter Hunter Pence popped out, Duffy advanced on a wild pitch and Crawford hit a 1-2 offering over center fielder Jon Jay as Duffy scored standing up.