49ers coach Chip Kelly: Colin Kaepernick to play Thursday

Colin Kaepernick will get one more chance to impress coach Chip Kelly before the San Francisco 49ers announce their starting quarterback even as the debate surrounding Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem remains heated.

See Hope Solo's tearful, expletive-laden rant as she gets 6-month suspension

Hope Solo was suspended by U.S. Soccer for six months and had her contract terminated last week after the star goalkeeper controversially called the Swedish national team “cowards” following their quarterfinal win over the USWNT at the Rio Olympics.  

Kaepernick protest resonates at Oakland barbershop

49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to not stand during the national anthem has been both criticized and praised.

Colin Kaepernick: Decision to sit stirs emotions

From the White House to San Francisco police union headquarters, Colin Kaepernick's name came up Monday as his decision to sit down during the national anthem reached far beyond football.

San Jose to host US Figure Skating Championships in 2018

he city of San Jose will host the 2018 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships, a qualifying event that will serve to select the athletes to represent the United States during the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, officials announced Monday.

Eagles rookie to join Kaepernick in sitting out the national anthem

Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker Myke Tavarres will be joining 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in sitting out the national anthem, he told ESPN on Monday.

Blog: 49ers should cut Colin Kaepernick

Like it or not, Colin Kaepernick should not be a member of the San Francisco 49ers when the rosters are trimmed to 53 on September 3rd.

Fans respond to Colin Kaepernick sitting during National Anthem

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick did not stand during the National Anthem at Friday night's preseason game and some fans disagree with his protest.

49ers announce roster changes

The 49ers announced today they have releasedTE Busta Anderson and G/T Erik Pears.

Mariota, Carr both sharp in Titans' 27-14 win over Raiders

Marcus Mariota and Derek Carr look ready for the season to start after a successful preseason dress rehearsal. Mariota led Tennessee to scores on all four drives he played and Carr threw two touchdown passes for Oakland and the Titans beat the Raiders 27-14 on Saturday night. With the starters getting their most playing time in the third week of the preseason, the offenses looked in midseason...

Athletics rally for 2 runs in 8th, edge Cardinals 3-2

Khris Davis hustled home on an infield grounder in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied for two runs, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Saturday night. The Cardinals fell to 1-8 in interleague games at Busch Stadium this season. Oakland trailed 2-1 in the eighth when Davis singled with one out against Matt Bowman (2-5) and Ryon Healy doubled, extending the longest active...

NFL responds to Colin Kaepernick sitting down during National Anthem

Following the 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decision to remain seated during the National Anthem before Friday's preseason game, the NFL has released a statement appearing to show he will not receive a punishment. 

Cowboys QB Tony Romo has small fracture in back

Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett says quarterback Tony Romo has a small fracture in his back. 

Colin Kaepernick sits during National Anthem

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick did not stand during the National Anthem at Friday night's preseason game.

Cal ushers in new season with new QB

The dawn of a new era in Cal football is upon us.  A brief - but potentially significant - era...

Moore loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th, Giants top Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — San Francisco lefty Matt Moore lost his no-hit bid with two outs in the ninth inning on a soft, clean single by Corey Seager, and the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 Thursday night. Moore's try ended on his 133rd and final pitch — he missed most of the last two seasons after Tommy John surgery. He was immediately pulled after Seager's hit plopped...

Rio police charge Ryan Lochte with false report of robbery

Brazilian police charged American swimmer Ryan Lochte on Thursday with filing a false robbery report over an incident during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

A's representatives tour Port of Oakland for possible new stadium site

The vast Port of Oakland has some very large, underutilized spaces that could be used for sport venues and the Oakland A's have confirmed that Howard Terminal, on the estuary next to Jack London Square is one of the sites under consideration.