Raiders' Marcus Mariota is Pro Football Focus' No. 2 backup QB in NFL
The Raiders backup quarterback competition was the subject of much scrutiny last fall, as the organizations weekly appearances on HBOs Hard Knocks showed the world
View ArticleMLB rumors: A's Marcus Semien dealing with soreness, MRI results negative
On a day in which the A's had to postpone a game after a member of the team's traveling party in Houston tested
View ArticleHow Carl Yastrzemski's slight lie, Giants helped unleash Mike's power
One month ago, Hall of Fame outfielder Carl Yastrzemski didn't take any credit for the rise of his grandson, Giants star outfielder Mike
View Article49ers place J.J. Nelson on injured reserve, re-sign DE Alex Barrett
The 49ers on Sunday placed veteran wide receiver J.J. Nelson on injured reserve with a knee injury, the club announced.Nelson is expected to be
View ArticleWhere 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo has improved most in Robert Saleh's eyes
SANTA CLARA -- From a defensive perspective, Robert Saleh has seen steady improvement from Jimmy Garoppolo since his arrival in Santa Clara. Even though the 49ers quarterback took his team
View ArticleBrent Musburger OK after scare, will call Raiders games this NFL season
Two broken ribs arent about to stop Brent Musburger from calling Raiders games this season.Musburger, the voice of the Raiders radio broadcasts and one of
View ArticleGiants takeaways: What you might have missed in 4-1 win vs. D-backs
BOX SCOREWhen we look back on this 2020 season, it's possible that Sunday's 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks will be viewed as
View ArticleJaquiski Tartt, Dante Pettis engage in friendly rivalry at 49ers camp
SANTA CLARA A few days after Fred Warner and Raheem Mostert dusted it up during 49ers practice, Dante Pettis and Jaquiski Tartt revealed their rivalry. Pettis
View ArticleMac Hughes, Joaquin Niemann punch tickets to East Lake on Sunday at BMW
Mackenzie Hughes and Joaquin Niemann jumped into the FedExCup top 30 on Sunday at Olympia Fields to qualify for the Tour Championship at East Lake.
View ArticleJohnny Cueto, Alex Dickerson power Giants to series win over D-backs
The Giants continue to play well through the month of August. This time, Johnny Cueto had an excellent outing, allowing just three hits in 6 2/3 innings. Alex Dickerson also homered and drove in two runs.
View ArticleWhat fascinates Gabe Kapler, Giants coaching staff about Johnny Cueto
After Johnny Cueto gave up just one run in 6 2/3 innings Sunday, Giants manager Gabe Kapler detailed a new wrinkle the ace added during his outing against the D-backs.
View ArticleMLB trade deadline not on Johnny Cueto's mind during Giants' 4-1 win
Before and after Sunday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Johnny Cueto seemed to have a different energy. He shadow boxed as he warmed up before
View ArticleRoyce White blasts Draymond Green for opinion on NBA season continuing
Draymond Green had strong words on CNN when he was asked whether the NBA season should continue after Wednesdays postponement of three playoff
View ArticleWhy Sharks' prospects ranked No. 28 among NHL teams by The Athletic
The Sharks dipped eight spots in The Athletics annual ranking of NHL organization's young talent, falling from No. 20 on the 2019 list
View ArticleDraymond Green, NBA Twitter react to Jamal Murray's 50-point Game 6
Jamal Murray is playing out of his mind right now.On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets point guard dropped 50 points in a win over
View ArticleNo. 2 defeats No. 1, but Dustin Johnson remains ahead of Jon Rahm in OWGR
World No. 2 defeated world No. 1 at the BMW Championship. And while there was no change atop the Official World Golf Ranking, Jon Rahm cut his deficit.
View ArticleU.S. Open field nearly finalized with 11 names added via OWGR
Eleven players have been added to the U.S. Open field via the OWGR, and the field for Winged Foot is nearly complete.
View Article2020 NBA mock draft 15.0: Projecting first-round picks with final order
Its mock draft time!The final standings are in. The lottery ping pong balls have spoken. We have a solid draft order to build around and
View ArticleMLB rumors: No A's test positive for coronavirus after initial result
After registering one positive test over the weekend, the A's traveling party all tested negative for coronavirus Monday, USA Today's Bob Nightengale and MLB Network's
View ArticleHow Tyler Soderstrom has impressed A's at alternate camp in San Jose
When Turlock native Tyler Soderstrom slid all the way to the A's at No. 26 overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the A's jumped at
View ArticleNFL rumors: Raiders release veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara
After signing him in May, the Raiders have released veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara, NFL Media's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Monday citing sources.
View ArticleRobert Saleh admits he hasn't moved on from 49ers' Super Bowl LIV loss
Everything seemed to be going as planned for defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and the 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. That
View Article49ers training camp awards: Highs, lows from summer in Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA -- It generally is not a grand compliment for a player to be referred to as a star of training camp.But take these
View ArticleA's announce trade for pitcher Mike Minor in deal with Rangers
The A's have bolstered their rotation, acquiring Texas Rangers starter Mike Minor in a trade for two prospects, the team announced on Monday.
View ArticleNBA rumors: Pacers have tried to hire David West to work for franchise
David West retired from the NBA in August 2018 after winning back-to-back championships with the Warriors.Since then, he has been spending time with
View ArticleHow Mike Clevinger trade, Padres making multiple moves, impacts Giants
A couple of years ago, as the Giants traded some of their better prospects for Andrew McCutchen and Evan Longoria, executives around the NL West
View Article49ers announce linebacker Fred Warner placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
The 49ers announced Monday morning that linebacker Fred Warner has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.The #49ers have placed LB Fred
View ArticleHow Jimmie Ward has gotten comfortable 'cheating' in 49ers' system
Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said Jimmie Wards knowledge of the 49ers' system will allow him to step outside of his play-to-play assignments to make more plays.
View ArticleSteph Curry believes he'll kneel during anthem when Warriors next play
Steph Curry over the last several years has become much more vocal when it comes to politics and causes he believes in.The Warriors
View Article2020 MLB trade deadline: Will Giants deal pitcher Kevin Gausman?
The narrative was an easy one to build as the Giants shopped the bargain bin in the offseason. Kevin Gausman would be the next Drew
View ArticleFred Warner's placement on COVID-19 list shows 49ers must be prepared
For approximately one-third of NFL players who have been cleared off the reserve/COVID-19 list this summer, it was not too much of a problem.Thirty-three of
View ArticleDaniel Carlson looks 'really strong' in Raiders camp after rough season
Daniel Carlson earned a second season with the Raiders after being picked up midyear following his release from the Minnesota Vikings. Carlson connected on 16
View ArticleTigers claim pitcher Dereck Rodriguez, ending his time with Giants
Dereck Rodriguez spent plenty of time in the Detroit Tigers clubhouse as he was growing up. Now he'll be back there as a player. Rodriguez was
View ArticleA's-Mariners series postponed through Wednesday after positive COVID test
The A's upcoming series against the Mariners in Seattle has been postponed through Wednesday, Sept. 2, both the As and Major League Baseball announced Monday.A member
View ArticleHow 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo has improved in Jaquiski Tartt's eyes
SANTA CLARA -- Jaquiski Tartt snagged an interception at practice Sunday but shared that reading 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is not as easy as it once
View ArticleKings owner Chris Kelly backs players, NBA drive for social change
The Kings have been at the forefront of advocating for social change long before there was an NBA bubble. Faced with the officer-involved shooting death
View ArticleA's trade with Rangers for starting pitcher Mike Minor
Prior to the trade deadline on Monday, the A's traded with the Rangers for starting pitcher Mike Minor for two players to be named later. Minor has a 0-5 record with a 5.60 ERA this season, he was an...
View ArticleChanning Frye would rather play with Damian Lillard than Steph Curry
Former NBA big man Channing Frye is the latest to weigh in on the "Steph Curry vs. Damian Lillard" debate.And let's just say
View Article49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo better QB than Dak Prescott, Jerry Rice says
There are few NFL players who have put together a career as prolific as 49ers legend Jerry Rice. The leagues all-time leader in receptions, receiving
View ArticleDre Greenlaw misses second 49ers practice amid NFL concussion protocol
The 49ers will be without two starting linebackers for an indefinite period of time.Second-year linebacker Dre Greenlaw missed his second day of practice on Monday
View Article2020 MLB trade deadline: Winners, losers from active day in baseball
The 2020 MLB trade deadline wound up being one of the most wild in recent years, which just makes way too much sense in this
View ArticleGiants trade for LHP Anthony Banda from Rays, place Joey Rickard on IL
The Giants weren't involved in the day's biggest headlines, but they did manage to sneak a deal in before Monday's MLB trade deadline. The club acquired
View ArticleLate John Thompson, a terrific coach, was a towering cultural icon
In accomplishing three impressive feats, John Thompson was less a respected basketball coach than one of the most powerful forces to touch college athletics and
View Article49ers' Kyle Shanahan says Fred Warner on COVID-19 list a wake-up call
The 49ers went 27 days with no player on the NFLs reserve/COVID-19 list.The organization learned on Monday how quickly things can change when starting middle
View ArticleWhy Giants not making big moves at 2020 MLB trade deadline made sense
The MLB trade deadline isn't the time of year where you typically play the middle. There are buyers and there are sellers every season, and
View ArticleTime for NFL owners to take action, call for racial, social justice
Its a lot to ask those in ownership suites of the almighty NFL to get over themselves and grow a conscience and act on it. But the timing feels right.
View ArticleKyle Shanahan reacts to Fred Warner on 49ers' reserve/COVID-19 list
Fred Warner's status for Week 1 is in question after the 49ers placed the linebacker on on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Kyle Shanahan called it "a good reminder that no one's out of the woods."
View ArticleFarhan Zaidi explains why Giants had such a quiet deadline day
For the second straight year, Giants players put president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi in a weird spot.There's no question that Zaidi was brought in to oversee a rebuild, but the2019 Giants got...
View ArticleWhat Steve Kerr wants Warriors to accomplish during in-market minicamp
In exactly two weeks, the Warriors will begin the voluntary program that allows every player and coach to convene at Chase Center for
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