Inspiring teen with brain condition gets a special gift from the 49ers, his favorite team

Brydon Durst is a San Francisco 49ers super fan. The teen, who was born with a congenital brain condition, is still on a high from a very meaningful gift he recently received from his favorite team and his all-time favorite player, George Kittle.

Chinatown's 'Big Game Block Party' ahead of Super Bowl and Chinese New Year

 San Francisco’s Chinatown transformed into a vibrant street festival Wednesday night as the city kicked off a dual celebration of Super Bowl 60 and the upcoming Lunar New Year.

49ers' Brock Purdy, other NFL stars coach young Bay Area athletes in flag football game

The Super Bowl Experience festivities continued Wednesday night at San Francisco's Moscone Center, where some of the NFL's biggest players took on a new coaching role. 

Joe Montana serves the hungry with a game-day beer

Joe Montana spent the afternoon packaging produce at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank on Pennsylvania Avenue for a day of service.

Early weather forecast for Super Bowl LX

Super Bowl week is here — and the Bay Area is about to be on the world stage with Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. 

ICE agents will conduct enforcement operations at Super Bowl LX, official says

ICE agents will conduct enforcement operations at Super Bowl LX as President Donald Trump boycotts the game, criticizing Grammy-winner Bad Bunny's halftime show selection.

Former 49ers quarterback John Brodie, an NFL MVP and a prolific passer, dies at 90

John Brodie, who won an MVP award and was one of the NFL's most prolific passers during a 17-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 90.

New England Patriots beat Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the 2026 AFC Championship Game

The New England Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship Game by defeating the Houston Texans 28-16, overcoming a turnover-heavy game behind a dominant defense and key fourth-quarter scoring.

Texans star Azeez al-Shaair fined for pro-Palestinian message on eye black: report

ESPN reported Sunday morning that al-Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing a "personal message," which violated the league's uniform and equipment rules.

49ers game day: free official watch parties
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Stephanie Rogers, 49ers executive vice president of marketing, talks free watch parties. The 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round Saturday 5PM. Free watch parties will take place at Momo's, Underdog's Cantina in San Francisco, and in downtown San Jose at San Pedro Social.

Stephen A. Smith mistakenly confuses Texans player with Charlie Kirk

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith immediately apologized on-air after accidentally confusing Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during analysis of the Texans' playoff victory.

49ers open Fred Warner's practice window

The San Francisco 49ers are opening the practice window for star linebacker Fred Warner with the hope that he could return if the team reaches the NFC title game.