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It's time to take stock of another fascinating season, with plenty of early takeaways plus insights from a half-dozen front-office execs.
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The Warriors have a lot of important decisions to make this summer after signing Steve Kerr to a two-year extension earlier this week.
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The NFL softened the blow of a Week 1 trip to Australia by giving the 49ers three home games — none in primetime — after they get back.
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It's the first time Crosby has represented the country without wearing the "C" since 2010.
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Willy Adames' baserunning blunder fizzled a potential rally in the seventh inning of a loss that snapped the Giants' winning streak.
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After weeks of talks between Kerr and Warriors ownership, both sides reached the same conclusion: they’re better together than apart.
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After learning in the classroom throughout his rookie season, Rourke is ready for more work on the field in Year 2.
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How far is too far with these videos? "If you're making references to things that are happening in the world, that makes sense."
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These are the top 100 prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft two months out from draft day.
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The league is unveiling its full 18-week regular-season schedule — including the primetime slots and holiday lineups.
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Dybantsa, an explosive wing from BYU, has reason to view this week as a tryout. He faces competition for becoming the No. 1 pick.
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Netflix's partnership with the NFL runs through the 2029-30 season.
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It’s been a rough season so far, but it hasn’t been a rough season because the Giants spent their money on expensive free agents.
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The league will have a record nine international games in 2026, with the 49ers and Jaguars both playing out of the country twice.
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The Giants remembered that baseball is a form of family entertainment then went out and beat the Dodgers again Tuesday night.
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Backup tailback isn't always a marquee spot in San Francisco. However, Christian McCaffrey's age and usage might change that trend in 2026.
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Tkachuk's potential feat, a Sidney Crosby-Macklin Celebrini reunion and Aleksander Barkov's return make this year's worlds must-watch.
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