LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva challenges Lebron James to match reward money for gunman who ambushed two deputies

"This challenge is to Lebron James. I want you to match that and double that reward," Villanueva said. "I know you care about law enforcement. You expressed a very interesting statement about your perspective on race relations and on officer-involved shootings and the impact that it has on the African-American community.

NFL reportedly threatens to discipline teams who fail to adhere to face-covering rules

The memo came as four teams get set to play Monday night, the NFL Network reported. The New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos are all in action.

NFL reminds teams to follow sideline rules on face coverings

"Must remain vigilant and disciplined in following the processes and protocols put in place by not only the league, union and clubs, but also by state and local governments.”

Hopkins helps Cardinals rally past 49ers 24-20

DeAndre Hopkins had a career-high 14 catches for 151 yards in his Arizona debut and set up Kenyan Drake’s 1-yard TD run with 5:03 to play that led the Cardinals over the San Francisco 49ers 24-20 on Sunday.

Naomi Osaka comes back, beats Azarenka for 2nd US Open title

After one errant forehand in the first set of the U.S. Open final, Naomi Osaka looked at her coach in the mostly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium stands with palms up, as if to say, “What the heck is happening?”

2 Giants-Padres games postponed after positive SF virus test

Friday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19.

Giants vs. Padres game postponed due to coronavirus positive test
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Friday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19.

49ers rookie Javon Kinlaw adjusts to NFL
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KTVU's Joe Fonzi reports on Javon Kinlaw who is looking to make his NFL debut with the San Francisco 49ers this weekend.

NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss

NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.

NFL player Josh Bellamy charged in $24M COVID relief loan scam

The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.

Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same

During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.

Smoke from wildfires creates eerie baseball scene in California

A number of Northern California wildfires sent a thick, sometimes orange-glowing haze over the area Wednesday that left the Bay Area in an eerie darkness all day. The sun was blocked by the smoke.

49ers react to smoke-filled sky
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The 49ers were treated to an apocalyptic view of Levi?s Stadium Wednesday as they prepared for Sunday?s season opener.

EA Sports adds Kaepernick to 'Madden NFL 21' as free agent QB

EA Sports announced that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback will be featured in "Madden NFL 21," which will be the first time he appears since the 2016 edition of the video game.

Weak 1 of NFL season in pandemic draws near
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The San Francisco 49ers, the defending NFC champions, begin the 2020 season on Sunday, but no fans will be in attendance in Santa Clara to witness it. Plus, team owners from around the league announced a COVID-19 testing plan.

Cal cornerback Camryn Bynum declares for 2021 NFL draft

Bynum had originally planned to play this fall as a fifth-year senior for Cal before the season postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.