49ers must beat Packers, seize best shot at Super Bowl
It’s not now or never for the 49ers to win the Super Bowl. But it’s fair to wonder: If this isn’t the moment for the 49ers, will that moment ever …
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The Warriors can’t answer basic questions, and that tells you everything
It’s a simple question for which the Warriors have no answer: What are you good at? Or here’s another way to ask it: What can you count on, night after …
Why Draymond Green’s suspension has been a positive for the Warriors
Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension might have been the best thing to happen to the Warriors this season. And in a twisted way, it might have been the best thing to …
Coal for Purdy, SF after a Christmas debacle vs. the Ravens
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers hosted a corgi race on the Levi’s Stadium field at halftime of the Niners’ game with the Ravens. Before one of the races, the video …
Brock Purdy, the 49ers have a big advantage over Lamar Jackson’s Ravens on Christmas
Merry Christmas, 49ers. For your present this season, you’ll get to go mistletoe-to-toe with the AFC’s top team, the Baltimore Ravens, and the matchup nightmare that is quarterback Lamar Jackson. …
Warriors’ 2-timeline plan back with Podziemski, Jackson-Davis, Kuminga
The Warriors decided to go all-in on their veteran players this past offseason. The team’s “two-timeline plan” for success was considered over. But no one officially signed the death certificate. …
Jalen Hurts’ Eagles and Brock Purdy’s 49ers both out to prove a point
When the 49ers’ schedule was released last May, this was the game that everyone circled first. Because Dec. 3 in Philadelphia is unfinished business for the 49ers. The Niners cannot …
What’s behind the three-game surge leading to Philadelphia
SEATTLE — The 49ers defense picked a great time to rediscover its identity. While September and October football seems important, that’s merely a feeling-out period. If you’re a good team, …
The 49ers’ path to the Super Bowl is clear — go left – The Mercury News
SANTA CLARA — When in doubt, go left. That’s been the 49ers’ unofficial offensive motto since Kyle Shanahan took over as the team’s head coach in 2017. It’s never been …
Warriors can’t wait on Andrew Wiggins much longer
Batman needs Robin. But right now, the Warriors’ Batman, Stephen Curry, is surrounded by a team of Alfreds. This is not a winning formula for the Warriors for the remainder …