Texas committee studying impact of Longhorns’ Big 12 exit holds first meeting

The goal is to study the effect of UT’s decision to leave the Big 12 on communities and schools -- specifically schools that remain in the conference.

Bill Walsh convinced John Lynch to stay in football, leading to Hall of Fame induction

John Lynch’s football career seemed to be nearing its conclusion in 1992 when he spent the summer as a successful starting pitcher in Class A ball for the Florida Marlins. But a conversation with coach Bill Walsh had Lynch back with football.

Sharks' Evander Kane denies game-fixing, gambling allegations from wife

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has denied allegations his wife made on social media that he bet on NHL games, including against his own team.

Nick Bosa says he’ll be ready for 49ers' season opener, still needs vaccine

Nick Bosa has made substantial progress over the last few months as he attempts to return from a torn ACL that kept him out nearly all of last season.

Watch the emotional moment Kris Bryant learns he was traded to the San Francisco Giants

The first-place San Francisco Giants made a big splash just before the trade deadline Friday, getting third baseman Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs for two minor leaguers.

Michael Andrew, the unvaccinated US swimmer, goes maskless at Tokyo Olympics

Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.

NCAA to convene constitutional convention to propose ‘dramatic changes’

The NCAA has set the stage for major reforms, announcing a constitutional convention would be convened this November to propose drastic changes to its constitution.

Tokyo Olympics: US women's soccer team defeats the Netherlands on penalty kicks

Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.

49ers fans return to Levi’s Stadium for first time in 18 months

The last time fans saw the Niners play in Santa Clara was the NFC Championship game in January 2020 before the pandemic.

Simone Biles Olympics withdrawal puts spotlight on athletes' mental health

American powerhouse, Simone Biles, made the decision Tuesday to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics gymnastics team final. A move Biles said she made to protect her mental health.

NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14K for violating COVID-19 protocols

The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.

Simone Biles withdrew from Olympics gymnastics final to protect team, self

U.S. star Simone Biles pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics after not being in the right headspace to compete.

Texas, Oklahoma submit request to join SEC

A day after the Big 12 schools notified the league that they would not be extending an agreement that binds conference members to 2025, the schools publicly stated for the first time they want to join the SEC.