49ers, Packers look to go from losing seasons to Super Bowl

With a victory in the NFC championship game at home on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, the Niners will become the second team in NFL history to make the Super Bowl a year after losing at least 12 games.

San Francisco Giants make Alyssa Nakken first female major league coach

Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history Thursday when she was named an assistant under new Giants manager Gabe Kapler.

Foam cheesehead is hot when Packers do well

Ralph Bruno invented the oversized yellow wedge hat in 1987 from his mother’s couch stuffing and it has since become a popular headpiece, particularly for Wisconsin sports fans and residents.

49ers GM John Lynch wins PFWA Executive of the Year

Lynch was honored for his role in helping transform the 49ers from a four-win season in 2018 to a 13-3 record this past season. San Francisco earned the top seed in the NFC for the first time since 1997 and is playing Green Bay in the NFC championship game on Sunday.

New Orleans police issue arrest warrant for Odell Beckham Jr.

The New Orleans Police Department issued a warrant for the arrest of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on a complaint of simple battery Thursday, officials said. 

Historic WNBA labor deal doubles maximum salary for female players

There is a big change in the world of women's sports. The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has agreed to a new contract that will double the maximum salary for female basketball players. 

49ers off the field; help South Bay elementary school students in the classroom

Players Ben Garland, Damontre Moore, Dontae Johnson and Daniel Brunskill tutored students at San Antonio Elementary School in San Jose Tuesday and talked about the importance of reading.

49ers vs. Packers NFC Championship game at Levi's Stadium sold out

Tickets to the NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers are officially sold out. 

Astros fire AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow after MLB levies punishment for roles in sign-stealing

The Houston Astros fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow after Major League Baseball levied a one-year suspension on both men for their roles in the sign-stealing scandal, team owner Jim Crane announced Monday.

49ers use early season formula on playoff win vs. Vikings

The Niners ran for 186 yards and completely shut down Minnesota’s offense in a 27-10 victory in the divisional round Saturday in San Francisco’s first playoff game in six years.

New England Patriots star Julian Edelman arrested for vandalism in Southern California

Edelman, 33, caused unspecified damage when he jumped on the vehicle Saturday night on a commercial block of Beverly Hills, police Lt. Elisabeth Albanese said in a statement.

49ers win 1st playoff game in 6 years, 27-10 over Vikings

The Niners (14-3) first playoff game in six seasons and first ever at Levi's Stadium turned into a lopsided one as top-seeded San Francisco turned a pair of second-half turnovers by Minnesota (11-7) into 10 points.