Local endurance swimmer cancels record swim attempt due to winds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- An endurance swimmer ended her attempt on Saturday to become the first woman to accomplish the longest solo, unassisted swim after facing high winds during the 93-mile swim from Sacramento to Tiburon on the western edge of San Francisco Bay.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- An endurance swimmer ended her attempt on Saturday to become the first woman to accomplish the longest solo, unassisted swim after facing high winds during the 93-mile swim from Sacramento to Tiburon on the western edge of San Francisco Bay.
ESPN fantasy football crashes on first Football Sunday
On the first Sunday of the regular season football season, ESPN's Fantasy Football App is not working.
On the first Sunday of the regular season football season, ESPN's Fantasy Football App is not working.
49ers, Raiders 2016 season predictions
This season will be a changing of the guard for local Bay Area football fans. The Raiders, who typically are considered the red-headed stepchild, will now become big man on campus. 49ers will squander in purgatory of disappointment. Here is my breakdown of how both teams will fair. 49ers: Prediction – 5-11 Raiders: Prediction – 10-6
This season will be a changing of the guard for local Bay Area football fans. The Raiders, who typically are considered the red-headed stepchild, will now become big man on campus. 49ers will squander in purgatory of disappointment. Here is my breakdown of how both teams will fair. 49ers: Prediction – 5-11 Raiders: Prediction – 10-6
Graveman hit hard in Athletics 14-3 loss to Mariners
As good as Kendall Graveman has been this year, emerging as the Athletics ace in place of injured Sonny Gray, the right-hander still can't figure out how to get past Seattle. The latest loss to the Mariners was easily Graveman's worst. Nelson Cruz had three hits and three RBIs, Nori Aoki also had three hits and drove in two runs, and Kyle Seager hit his 28th home run and Seattle...
As good as Kendall Graveman has been this year, emerging as the Athletics ace in place of injured Sonny Gray, the right-hander still can't figure out how to get past Seattle. The latest loss to the Mariners was easily Graveman's worst. Nelson Cruz had three hits and three RBIs, Nori Aoki also had three hits and drove in two runs, and Kyle Seager hit his 28th home run and Seattle...
Chip Kelly: Meet the 49ers head coach
The 49ers have had some great coaches since the team's inception but there is still some unanswered questions about Chip Kelly and how his coaching methods will impact the team.
The 49ers have had some great coaches since the team's inception but there is still some unanswered questions about Chip Kelly and how his coaching methods will impact the team.
Who is Chip Kelly?
The head coach of the San Francisco 49ers is somewhat of a mystery. Here's what we know. Mark Ibanyez reports.
The head coach of the San Francisco 49ers is somewhat of a mystery. Here's what we know. Mark Ibanyez reports.
Bruce Miller: Ex-49er in court on assault charges
Former 49ers tight end player Bruce Miller was ordered to appear for an arraignment in November and not have any contact with his victims, a judge ordered Friday.
Former 49ers tight end player Bruce Miller was ordered to appear for an arraignment in November and not have any contact with his victims, a judge ordered Friday.
The Giants are running out of time
The Giants were a fantastic 57-33 at the all-star break, but have been atrocious since.
The Giants were a fantastic 57-33 at the all-star break, but have been atrocious since.
49ers to donate $1M to address social inequality
The San Francisco 49ers announced Thursday that it will donate $1 million to improve racial and economic inequality while boosting collaboration between law enforcement and the residents they police.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Thursday that it will donate $1 million to improve racial and economic inequality while boosting collaboration between law enforcement and the residents they police.
Lochte banned through June 2017, loses $100,000 in bonuses
Ryan Lochte will forfeit $100,000 and a chance to swim at next year's world championships as part of the penalty for his drunken encounter at a gas station in Brazil during last month's Olympics.
Ryan Lochte will forfeit $100,000 and a chance to swim at next year's world championships as part of the penalty for his drunken encounter at a gas station in Brazil during last month's Olympics.
Former 49er charged with multiple felonies in alleged hotel assault
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - Former San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller was charged today with assault and other felonies in connection with an incident on Monday at a Fisherman's Wharf hotel, according to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - Former San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller was charged today with assault and other felonies in connection with an incident on Monday at a Fisherman's Wharf hotel, according to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Tim Tebow signs minor league contract with New York Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. The Mets announced Thursday the former quarterback will take part in the Instructional League in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The 29-year-old aspiring outfielder went through drills at the University of Southern California last week in front of dozens of major league scouts and...
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. The Mets announced Thursday the former quarterback will take part in the Instructional League in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The 29-year-old aspiring outfielder went through drills at the University of Southern California last week in front of dozens of major league scouts and...
Rapinoe stymied in bid for second national anthem protest
BOYDS, Md. (AP) — The Washington Spirit prevented Seattle midfielder Megan Rapinoe from kneeling again during the national anthem by altering its pregame ceremonies rather than "subject our fans and friends to the disrespect we feel such an act would represent."
BOYDS, Md. (AP) — The Washington Spirit prevented Seattle midfielder Megan Rapinoe from kneeling again during the national anthem by altering its pregame ceremonies rather than "subject our fans and friends to the disrespect we feel such an act would represent."
Tim Tebow to sign with Mets, reports say
The New York Mets are set to sign former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract, FOX Sports and ESPN reported on Thursday, citing sources.
The New York Mets are set to sign former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract, FOX Sports and ESPN reported on Thursday, citing sources.
Colin Kaepernick: 49ers player to donate jersey money
Colin Kaepernick said Wednesday that he will donate the proceeds from the sale of his jersey -- currently the top selling jersey in the league -- back into the community.
Colin Kaepernick said Wednesday that he will donate the proceeds from the sale of his jersey -- currently the top selling jersey in the league -- back into the community.
Jerry Rice stops by KTVU Plus
The former 49er, hailed as one of the best athletes of all time, stopped by the News at 7 on KTVU Plus to talk about football, Colin Kaepernick and other topics.
The former 49er, hailed as one of the best athletes of all time, stopped by the News at 7 on KTVU Plus to talk about football, Colin Kaepernick and other topics.
Steph Curry says he applauds Colin Kaepernick for taking a stand
Warriors star Steph Curry is speaking out about the Colin Kaepernick controversy.
Warriors star Steph Curry is speaking out about the Colin Kaepernick controversy.
Report: Ryan Lochte suspended for 10 months
he U.S. Olympic Committee has suspended Ryan Lochte for 10 months in connection with a drunken incident during the Rio Olympics that he initially described as an armed robbery, according to a report by TMZ.
he U.S. Olympic Committee has suspended Ryan Lochte for 10 months in connection with a drunken incident during the Rio Olympics that he initially described as an armed robbery, according to a report by TMZ.
Goodell doesn't agree with Kaepernick's actions
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disagrees with Colin Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes the quarterback's right to protest.
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disagrees with Colin Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes the quarterback's right to protest.
Nolasco unravels in 8th, Angels blow lead in 3-2 loss to A's
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ricky Nolasco's best stretch of his career ended with a single to center in the sixth. The Angels right-hander completely unraveled two innings later when he lost his command. That's the way it's been in this frustrating and mostly disappointing season for manager Mike Scioscia's ballclub. Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead single during a three-run eighth...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ricky Nolasco's best stretch of his career ended with a single to center in the sixth. The Angels right-hander completely unraveled two innings later when he lost his command. That's the way it's been in this frustrating and mostly disappointing season for manager Mike Scioscia's ballclub. Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead single during a three-run eighth...