NFC West Huddle: Week 2
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Sports reporters from San Francisco, Phoenix, Seattle, and L.A. weigh in on NFC West football every week.

Blind cricket players spread awareness about the game, lack of limitations

A team of visually impaired cricket players from India is touring the U.S., including several matches in the South Bay. Organizers hope the contests create interest in the sport, and lead to more people with disabilities participating in activities they love.

49ers Christian McCaffrey says he expects to play Sunday vs. Vikings

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was again a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but says he is looking to play against the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday.

Reggie Bush prevents attempted home invasion at gated LA home

Former NFL star and Heisman Trophy Award-winner Reggie Bush nearly became the latest victim in a string of recent home burglaries in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley late Tuesday night.

Basketball star Jeremy Lin takes on tennis pro Michael Chang in charity pickleball tournament

Basketball star Jeremy Lin faced Tennis Hall of Famer Michael Chang in a celebrity pickleball tournament called DINKsanity. The friendly showdown raised money for The Jeremy Lin Foundation and Pickleball Cares.

49ers honor SFPD sergeant who helped Ricky Pearsall as fans celebrate victory

The 49ers honored SFPD sergeant Joelle Harrell at the home opener. She's credited for saving Ricky Pearsall's life, after he was shot in an attempted robbery. Fans savored a comfortable win over the Jets at the home opener.

Ricky Pearsall seen at Levi's Stadium ahead of 49ers game

49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall is at Levi's Stadium for the team's season opener, nine days after being shot in San Francisco's Union Square.

All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers opener against the Jets with a calf injury

San Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss the season opener against the New York Jets because of a sore calf and Achilles tendon that has hampered him all summer.

49ers fans line up early for Jets game at Levi's Stadium

49ers fans lined up outside of Levi's Stadium ahead of the parking gates opening for tonight's season opener game against the New York Jets.

Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, reveals pregnancy with third child at memorial

During a memorial service for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, Johnny's widow, Meredith, revealed that she is pregnant with the couple's third child. Matthew's wife, Madeline, is also pregnant with their first child.

7 middle, high school football deaths in a month prompt warnings: 'Protect your kids'

The football-related deaths of seven middle and high school students in August alone is prompting warnings from parents and others to take sport safety measures more seriously.

21 relatives reunite for their final, family Oakland A's game

One family of lifelong A's fans knew they had to come back to one final game in Oakland and bid farewell to the team and stadium they fell in love with years ago.

Mourners gather to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at funeral service in Pennsylvania

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were remembered by family, friends, and teammates at a funeral service Monday afternoon. The brothers were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver late last month.