J.J. Watt, Jose Altuve named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
Two of Houston's All-Stars are getting the recognition they deserve this morning. Sports Illustrated named Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve as its Sportsperson of the Year on Monday for their contributions in helping the city of Houston rise from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. The honor recognizes athletes for...
Two of Houston's All-Stars are getting the recognition they deserve this morning. Sports Illustrated named Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve as its Sportsperson of the Year on Monday for their contributions in helping the city of Houston rise from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. The honor recognizes athletes for...
LaVar Ball removing LiAngelo from UCLA
LiAngelo Ball, one of three UCLA basketball players placed on indefinite suspension following their shoplifting arrests in China, was reported today to be leaving the university.
LiAngelo Ball, one of three UCLA basketball players placed on indefinite suspension following their shoplifting arrests in China, was reported today to be leaving the university.
Blasts fails to bring down upper section of Silverdome
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A partial implosion of the Silverdome failed to bring down the upper section of the Detroit Lions' former home as intended Sunday as demolition of the stadium began. Demolition company Adamo said the blasts in Pontiac, Michigan, did weaken the Silverdome and it could still fall, but it's unclear when that might happen.
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A partial implosion of the Silverdome failed to bring down the upper section of the Detroit Lions' former home as intended Sunday as demolition of the stadium began. Demolition company Adamo said the blasts in Pontiac, Michigan, did weaken the Silverdome and it could still fall, but it's unclear when that might happen.
Gould kicks FG lifts Garoppolo, 49ers over Bears 15-14
CHICAGO (AP) - Robbie Gould kicked a 24-yard field goal in the closing seconds, Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 293 yards in his first San Francisco start, and the 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 15-14 on Sunday. Gould made five field goals in his first appearance at Soldier Field since Chicago cut him prior to the 2016 opener. The Bears' all-time leader in points and field goals made, he shouted at...
CHICAGO (AP) - Robbie Gould kicked a 24-yard field goal in the closing seconds, Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 293 yards in his first San Francisco start, and the 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 15-14 on Sunday. Gould made five field goals in his first appearance at Soldier Field since Chicago cut him prior to the 2016 opener. The Bears' all-time leader in points and field goals made, he shouted at...
Former Stanford swimmer files appeal in sex assault case
A former Stanford swimmer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman outside a campus fraternity party is appealing.
A former Stanford swimmer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman outside a campus fraternity party is appealing.
Former Stanford swimmer files appeal in sex assault case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A former Stanford swimmer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman outside a campus fraternity party is appealing. Lawyers for Brock Turner filed an appeal Friday. They argued the Ohio native's initial trial was "a detailed and lengthy set of lies." The attorneys say they hope a new trial will help overturn Turner's mandatory lifetime...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A former Stanford swimmer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman outside a campus fraternity party is appealing. Lawyers for Brock Turner filed an appeal Friday. They argued the Ohio native's initial trial was "a detailed and lengthy set of lies." The attorneys say they hope a new trial will help overturn Turner's mandatory lifetime...
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".
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".
Eagles Malcolm Jenkins will no longer raise fist during anthem
Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins says he will no longer raise his fist in protest during the national anthem before games.
Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins says he will no longer raise his fist in protest during the national anthem before games.
Raiders enhancing "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign
As a part of the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign, the Oakland Raiders are joining with players across the league for the second straight year to wear custom cleats that reflect their commitment to charitable causes.
As a part of the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign, the Oakland Raiders are joining with players across the league for the second straight year to wear custom cleats that reflect their commitment to charitable causes.
Crabtree, Talib have suspensions reduced to 1 game
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Oakland receiver Michael Crabtree and Denver cornerback Aqib Talib had their two-game suspensions reduced to one game after appeal hearings on Tuesday. Derrick Brooks heard Crabtree's case and James Thrash heard Talib's appeal, and both decided to reduce the two-game bans issued Monday by NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Oakland receiver Michael Crabtree and Denver cornerback Aqib Talib had their two-game suspensions reduced to one game after appeal hearings on Tuesday. Derrick Brooks heard Crabtree's case and James Thrash heard Talib's appeal, and both decided to reduce the two-game bans issued Monday by NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan.
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.
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.
Woods says he's on the 'other side' of pain killers and is loving life
Tiger Woods says he is on the "other side" of too many years relying on pain medication to cope with his back surgeries, which led to his arrest on a DUI charge six months ago that he attributed to a bad mix of prescription drugs.
Tiger Woods says he is on the "other side" of too many years relying on pain medication to cope with his back surgeries, which led to his arrest on a DUI charge six months ago that he attributed to a bad mix of prescription drugs.
Chip Kelly returns to college coaching with UCLA
UCLA says it has hired Chip Kelly as its coach, bringing the former Oregon coach back to the Pac-12 after he tried his hand in the NFL.
UCLA says it has hired Chip Kelly as its coach, bringing the former Oregon coach back to the Pac-12 after he tried his hand in the NFL.
Star Wars droid joins the Warriors at practice
The warriors have hosted a lot of visitors at their practice facility, but a character from the Star Wars set is probably a first.
The warriors have hosted a lot of visitors at their practice facility, but a character from the Star Wars set is probably a first.
Cardinal Newman overcomes adversity, gains championship berth
Cardinal Newman High School, ravaged by the Tubbs fire seven weeks ago, is sticking to its winning ways despite adversity.
Cardinal Newman High School, ravaged by the Tubbs fire seven weeks ago, is sticking to its winning ways despite adversity.
Colin Kaepernick celebrates 'Unthanksgiving Day' on Alcatraz Island
True to the theme that he’s been nationally talking about – or rather, taking a knee for – since last summer, former 49er Colin Kaepernick attended an “Unthanksgiving Day” celebration on Alcatraz Island.
True to the theme that he’s been nationally talking about – or rather, taking a knee for – since last summer, former 49er Colin Kaepernick attended an “Unthanksgiving Day” celebration on Alcatraz Island.
Cardinal Newman High football teams finds solace in sports after the wildfires
Returning to the field has been especially significant for the team at the private Catholic school, despite the fact that the boys now may commute up to an hour to get to practice and no longer have a locker to store their gear.
Returning to the field has been especially significant for the team at the private Catholic school, despite the fact that the boys now may commute up to an hour to get to practice and no longer have a locker to store their gear.
Stanford's "Horrible Harry" dominates on the football field, donates his time off
He is affectionately known as “Horrible Harry,” after the children’s book series of the same name.
He is affectionately known as “Horrible Harry,” after the children’s book series of the same name.
Trump labels father of UCLA player an 'ungrateful fool'
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump continued to taunt the father of a UCLA basketball player detained for shoplifting in China Wednesday, calling him an "ungrateful fool." In a series of tweets fired off before dawn on the first day of his Thanksgiving vacation, the president complained yet again that LaVar Ball, father of LiAngelo Ball, hasn't given him credit for the release of...
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump continued to taunt the father of a UCLA basketball player detained for shoplifting in China Wednesday, calling him an "ungrateful fool." In a series of tweets fired off before dawn on the first day of his Thanksgiving vacation, the president complained yet again that LaVar Ball, father of LiAngelo Ball, hasn't given him credit for the release of...
Trump: NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders' Marshawn Lynch
President Donald Trump says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch.
President Donald Trump says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch.