49ers Gold Rush cheerleader speaks out on taking a knee during anthem

The San Francisco 49er’s big win over their cross Bay rival is generating lots of interest. But not just about the lop-sided final score, but also something that happened at the edge of the playing field. An act of protest almost overlooked by the fans and the national TV audience, as Gold Rush member Kayla-M knelt during the national anthem. 

Paradise H.S. football team 49ers' guests of honor

A high-school football team from Paradise was the special guest Monday night at the San Francisco 49ers game at Levi's Stadium.

Extra security planned for 49ers, Raiders game at Levi's Stadium

Authorities are stepping up security for the Battle of the Bay: The 49ers and Raiders go head to head Thursday evening at Levi's Stadium. This will likely be their last match up before the Raiders leave for Las Vegas. But with a history heated rivalry and fan fighting, officials say they're leaving nothing to chance. 

Cowboys get Amari Cooper from Raiders for 1st-round pick

DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys made a bold move for the present Monday, trading a first-round pick for Oakland receiver Amari Cooper in Raiders coach Jon Gruden's latest play for the future. The Cowboys gave up their top pick in the next draft in hopes of giving quarterback Dak Prescott another weapon just a few months after releasing franchise touchdown catch leader Dez Bryant in a...

Fight after 49ers game leaves man in critical condition, suspect arrested

A Madera man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting a man and leaving him in critical condition after a San Francisco 49ers football game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, police said today.

49ers confirm Garoppolo has torn ACL

The 49ers have confirmed Jimmy Garoppolo has a torn ACL. The 49ers feared quarterback Garoppolo suffered an ACL injury while trying to lead a comeback against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after the game. 

Report: Raiders could leave sooner than expected pending antitrust lawsuit

A new report suggests the Oakland Raiders could be leaving the Bay Area sooner than we thought. By that we mean this could be their last season at the Coliseum before they head to Las Vegas. 

NFL responds to Nike's choice of Kaepernick for new ad campaign

The NFL responded Tuesday to Nike’s decision to put former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick at the center of its latest ad campaign.

Raiders donate $250k to Oakland school sports

The Oakland Raiders are joining this week's anonymous donor to chip in to help fund Oakland school sports programs. 

Santa Clara awarded Levi's Stadium rent increase through arbitration

The long-fought dispute between the San Francisco 49ers and the City of Santa Clara  has come to a close. An arbiter awarded the city a hefty increase over the life of the Levi’s Stadium lease.

Fellow 49ers bid farewell to football legend Dwight Clark

Former San Francisco 49er teammates, coaches, family and friends gathered at Grace Cathedral to remember Dwight Clark, a football legend who always considered himself just a regular guy.

49ers legend Dwight Clark dies after battle with ALS

Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark passed away Monday after his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. He was 61 years old. 

Report: 49ers legend Dwight Clark dies after battle with ALS
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KTVU Sports Director Mark Ibanez remembers 49ers great Dwight Clark, who passed away Monday at 61, as a modest athlete people were drawn to.

Raiders TE Jared Cook speaks out on NFL's anthem policy

Long before Colin Kaepernick's protest during the national anthem became one of the biggest issues in the NFL, Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook was one of a handful of St. Louis players who took part in their own on-field display against police brutality and racial injustice.

49ers fans say NFL policy puts 'Take a Knee' protests back in the spotlight

Strong reaction from 49er Faithful Wednesday over the NFL’s new anthem policy. Fans thought the controversy was going away, now it's back in the spotlight especially since 49ers owner Jed York was the only owner who abstained from voting.

2 Oakland city council members seek to sue Raiders over move to Vegas

OAKLAND (BCN) Two Oakland City Council members said today that they want their colleagues to support them in filing a lawsuit against the Raiders and the National Football League over the football team's plan to move to Las Vegas.

Former Raider Smith a no-show at arraignment connected to domestic violence

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Former Oakland Raider Aldon Smith failed to appear at his  arraignment today in San Francisco Superior Court, prompting a judge to issue a $50,000 warrant for his arrest that would only go into effect if Smith misses his upcoming court date next week.

Richard Sherman officially introduced as a 49er

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Richard Sherman spent seven years tormenting the San Francisco 49ers with his lockdown coverage, colorful trash talk and celebratory turkey eating at midfield.

Aldon Smith pleads not guilty to domestic violence, assault charges

A former Oakland Raider, released from the team after a domestic violence incident at an apartment in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood last week, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him in court this afternoon.

Raiders release Aldon Smith, SFPD obtain warrant for his arrest

Linebacker Aldon Smith has been released by the Oakland Raiders  today after he was allegedly involved in a domestic violence incident Saturday in San Francisco, team officials announced.