Starting offenses struggle as Cardinals beat Raiders 30-23

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Marion Grice scored on an 11-yard run with 31 seconds left and the Arizona Cardinals beat the Oakland Raiders 30-23 on Sunday night in an exhibition game where both first-team offenses struggled.

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.

Vikings rally after storm delay, top Raiders 20-12

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Charles Johnson and Chase Ford each caught touchdown passes in the second quarter for the Minnesota Vikings, who came back from an hour-plus weather delay to defeat the Oakland Raiders 20-12 on Saturday.

Christian Ponder expects boos in  his return to Minnesota

   NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Christian Ponder is under no illusions about what kind of reaction he'll get when he returns to Minnesota.    "I would expect some boos probably," Ponder said.

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.

Raiders counting on Latavius  Murray to revive running game

   NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Whether it was because of injuries his first year or a lack of trust from his coaches last season, Latavius Murray has been more of a spectator than a participant since joining the Oakland Raiders.

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.

Los Angeles stadium could bring change in NFL divisions

Construction of an NFL stadium in the Los Angeles area could come with another change: a possible shift in division for the Oakland Raiders or the San Diego Chargers.

Beth Mowins gets NFL  announcer shot during Raiders preseason

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Beth Mowins has spent her accomplished career as a play-by-play announcer trying to tell the story, not be it.

Raiders rookie tight end  makes camp debut

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Clive Walford wasn't bothered that Oakland coach Jack Del Rio pulled him out of the final 20 minutes of his first practice in training camp out of concern the rookie tight end might get fatigued.

Brown, Haley inducted into pro football Hall of Fame

CANTON (AP) —  Tim Brown kept doing the math as the years ticked by and the phone call from the Pro Football Hall of Fame never came.

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.

Raiders sign 1st round pick Amari Cooper

The Oakland Raiders have signed rookie receiver Amari Cooper.The team announced the deal Thursday, a day before the start of Oakland's rookie minicamp...