Ellington has 70-yard touchdown catch, 49ers beat Chargers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick donned a red cap and sneakers, offered a quick side hug to third-string quarterback Dylan Thompson, then took his spot on the sideline for the San Francisco 49ers' 14-12 win against San Diego on Thursday night.

Former 49ers owner DeBartolo Jr. finalist for Hall of Fame

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Edward DeBartolo Jr., who as owner of the 49ers helped build one of the NFL's dynasties, is a finalist for the 2016 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor.

Manning on the run in Denver's 19-12 win over 49ers

DENVER (AP) — Sure, Peyton Manning said, he'd like to have played more this summer — and better.

Tomsula: LB Brooks won't return to 49ers practice this week

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks will not practice this coming week with the San Francisco 49ers, who sent him away from the team after he was charged with misdemeanor sexual battery Wednesday.

NaVorro Bowman's first game back from injury memorable

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jim Tomsula has said it over and over again: He reserves the right to back off NaVorro Bowman if he senses the star middle linebacker might need a break.

Cowboys owner Jones apologizes to 49ers for  grass comment

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apologized to the San Francisco 49ers for his concerns and criticism of the Levi's Stadium grass leading up to Sunday night's preseason game.

Erik Pears fitting in on 49ers O-line

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — New right tackle Erik Pears is doing all he can to fit into the 49ers huddle.

Hard-hitting Nick Moody looks to make mark on 49ers defense

 SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Joe Gaines and other teachers at Nick Moody's elementary school used to regularly pull the boy aside and remind him that physical stiff-arms and hip-checks on the playground could really hurt others.

Aldon Smith arrested on DUI hit-and-run charges

SAN JOSE, Calif.  (KTVU and wires) – Just days after San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said the team wanted to sign Aldon Smith to a long-term contract, the troubled star linebacker was back in jail early Friday.

49ers QB Kaepernick apologizes for Houston storm post

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has apologized for a post on social media Tuesday that referenced flood-ravaged Houston, where San Francisco opens the preseason Aug. 15.

49ers back off plan to use soccer fields for Levi's Stadium parking

The San Francisco 49ers admitted on Wednesday they are backing off a proposal to lease 11 acres of city land including several youth soccer fields that sit adjacent to Levi's Stadium for parking.

49ers parking plan for soccer fields leaves Santa Clara parents angry

Two Santa Clara City Council leaders made a bold move Tuesday night to halt a planned closed session discussion on a controversial parking proposal by the San Francisco 49ers that would use three s...