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Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants agree to $151 million, 6-year contract for 2025-30

Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman agreed Wednesday to a $151 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for 2025-30, giving up his chance to become a free agent after the season.

September 4, 2024 10:55pm PDT

49er fans upset about new tailgating rules

More than 2,000 49ers fans have signed a petition calling for more communication after the team announced new tailgating rules.

September 4, 2024 12:02pm PDT

Is Taylor Swift making you watch football? What viewers are saying

A recent Lending Tree survey reveals that Taylor Swift's influence is impacting football viewership.

September 4, 2024 11:09am PDT

New NFL season promo has no Joe Burrow or Brock Purdy, but plenty of Taylor Swift

The NFL's 2024 season promo spotlights Taylor Swift while excluding star quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy, leaving fans frustrated. Discover why the pop star takes center stage over key NFL players and how fans are reacting.

September 3, 2024 4:01pm PDT

Ricky Pearsall shooting: Arizona boy learns he has his old number, receives 'get well soon' texts

Former ASU Sun Devil and San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall's old phone number was recently activated in Phoenix by a mom who just got her son his first cell phone. Ever since he was injured in a shooting, his phone has been getting notifications nonstop.

September 2, 2024 9:26pm PDT

When can 49er Ricky Pearsall return to field? Surgeon gives his opinion

Some may wonder how 49er Ricky Pearsall could survive, let alone play football, after suffering a chest wound.

September 2, 2024 9:28am PDT

San Francisco 49er released from hospital after shooting, attempted robbery in Union Square

San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall was shot and wounded in an attempted robbery in Union Square on Saturday afternoon, a source has conf

September 2, 2024 8:39am PDT

49ers legend Ronnie Lott speaks on team getting over the hump

Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott discusses the 49ers and what the word "woo" means to him.

September 2, 2024 7:29am PDT

San Francisco safety debated after 49er Ricky Pearsall shooting

49er fan Anthony Nunez said while he’s glad to know that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall survived the attempted robbery, he doesn’t think San Francisco is to blame.

September 2, 2024 6:09am PDT

Former UFC champion inspires next wrestling generation in Gilroy

A former UFC champion and two-time Olympic athlete is helping to train and inspire the next generation of athletes in a town some might consider an unlikely place for world-class wrestling: Gilroy.

August 30, 2024 7:21pm PDT

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother struck and killed while riding bikes in New Jersey

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bikes on a rural New Jersey road Thursday night.

August 30, 2024 5:45am PDT

Brandon Aiyuk re-signs with 49ers in 4-year extension

It's official: Brandon Aiyuk is staying with the San Francisco 49ers.

August 29, 2024 4:08pm PDT

Steph Curry, Warriors agree to $62M extension: ESPN

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has agreed on a one-year, $62.6 million extension that’ll keep him under contract through the 2026-2027 season, his agent Jeff Austin of Octagon told ESPN on Thursday.

August 29, 2024 10:36am PDT

Town Strides: Jogging around Lake Merritt gains traction

Town Strides is promoting a community event, asking people to jog (or power walk) around Lake Merritt.

August 29, 2024 6:27am PDT

Oakland Ballers raise $1M in crowdfunded investments

The Oakland Ballers have successfully passed $1 million in investments from over 1,600 fans: In the first 48 hours following the opening of the campaign last week, the team witnessed fans choosing to become a part-owner every 3.5 minutes, the team announced Wednesday.

August 29, 2024 5:47am PDT