VIDEO: 49ers re-sign QB Jimmy Garoppolo to 5-year deal

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Jimmy Garoppolo signed a record-breaking, five-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday that will pay him a reported $137.5 million to keep him off the free-agent market next month without forcing the team to use the one-year franchise tag.

Raiders headquarters land deal offered by city near Vegas

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders came one step closer Wednesday to securing the land the team needs for its new headquarters and practice facility near Las Vegas, and at a steep discount.

Gruden cloud hangs over Raiders after Del Rio firing

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders players took their exit physicals, packed up their lockers and said their goodbyes.

Jimmy Time! Garoppolo leads 49ers to third straight win

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - As his ecstatic teammates rushed Robbie Gould to celebrate the kicker's game-winning field goal, Jimmy Garoppolo slowly walked the other way despite his own spectacular first home start and pulling off a wild December win against a playoff contender.

Report: 49ers' Reid calls NFL social justice campaign a 'charade'

The NFL is committing nearly $90 million over the next seven years to social justice causes in a three-segment plan that involves league players, but according to a report, 49ers' safety Eric Reid has called the commitment "a charade".

49ers turn to Jimmy Garoppolo as starting quarterback

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers are ready for the start of the Jimmy Garoppolo era after announcing Tuesday that the franchise's quarterback of the future will make his first start for the team this week.

Raiders hold ground-breaking ceremony on $1.9B Vegas stadium

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Oakland Raiders are breaking ground on their new 65,000-seat domed stadium in Las Vegas. Contractors will be working under an ambitious timeline as the team wants to kick off the 2020 season at the new stadium. 

Raiders bocce ball tournament raises money for local kids

The Raiders aren’t playing football this week, but they were still competing.  In a manner of speaking.

49ers acquire QB Garoppolo from Patriots for 2nd-round pick

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers acquired their quarterback of the future on Tuesday by trading for New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo. The Niners agreed to send a 2018 second-round pick to the Patriots in the deal that will be official once Garoppolo passes a physical. He is expected to be introduced at a news conference later Tuesday.

49ers & police unions united on gun safety

At Levi's Stadium Thursday, there was a different kind of police procession.. Nearly a dozen members of various associations across the country joined with the Red-and-Gold in hopes of creating safer communities.

49ers & police unions united on gun safety
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The San Francisco 49ers and several police unions from across the country are joining forces in the name of gun safety. Their collective stance aims to accelerate the passage of gun control legislation and informing the public.

NFL expects Kaepernick invite to next players' meeting

NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart says the league expects Colin Kaepernick to be invited to the next meeting between owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives.

Raiders' Marshawn Lynch suspended game for shoving official

NEW YORK (AP) - Oakland running back Marshawn Lynch has been suspended for one game without pay by the NFL for shoving a game official during the Raiders' victory over Kansas City on Thursday night.

NFL: Standing for anthem a policy, not a rule
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The dialogue at Tuesday's meeting was of a much different nature than previous owners' meetings and from the way NFL team owners, Commissioner Roger Goodell and a bunch of players reacted, the discussions were informative, enlightening and potentially impactful.

Packers fans petition to bring Colin Kaepernick to Green Bay

After losing star quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an injury, Green Bay Packers fans are calling for the team to sign free agent Colin Kaepernick to replace him.

Raiders QB Carr out 2 to 6 weeks with back injury

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders will be without quarterback Derek Carr for two to six weeks after he injured his back in a 16-10 loss to the Denver Broncos. Carr left the Raiders' game at Denver late in the third quarter Sunday after being shaken up on a sack. Carr was hit by defensive end Shelby Harris and was going down when defensive end Adam Gotsis flew in and wrapped a...

Raiders' plan for Las Vegas stadium cleared by FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration has determined that the Oakland Raiders' proposed stadium in Las Vegas would not be a hazard to aircraft. 

49ers release LB Ahmad Brooks after 8 seasons with team

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers have released outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks after eight seasons with the team.