Where Pac-12’s Mountain West raid leaves San Jose State in a realignment
If the golden rule is, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” then the NCAA will have to rush around and undo things everywhere as it realigns conferences. After being poached by other conferences, the Pac-12…
49ers practice observations on Aiyuk, McCaffrey, Williams and more
SANTA CLARA – The aftermath of the Super Bowl for the 49ers, an emotionally draining offseason filled with contract issues and a horrific life-threatening incident gave way to regular-season practice Tuesday morning. After a four-day break, the players reconvened for…
My AP ballot, Georgia’s No. 1, ND rises, USC soars and Oregon falls
Highlights from my Associated Press ballot submitted late Monday night… Georgia secured the top spot after beating Clemson, a result that compares favorably to Ohio State, which struggled for half a game against Akron. Notre Dame jumped three spots to…
Fox’s Tom Brady looks back behind the scenes
SANTA CLARA — The last time Tom Brady took the field at Levi’s Stadium, he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the 49ers in Brock Purdy’s first career start. Afterward, Dre Greenlaw gamely got Brady to sign balls intercepted…
In an epic pitcher duel, Snell and Sale embodied modern baseball
The pitching performances of Blake Snell and Chris Sale on Monday night at Oracle Park were not only thrilling, they were microcosms. Snell and Sale had 11 and 12 strikeouts, respectively, in Atlanta’s 1-0 victory to open a key four-game…
SF Giants lose opening game of a decisive series after epic pitcher duel
SAN FRANCISCO — The reigning National League Cy Young winner and the favorite to win the award this year met on a chilly night at Oracle Park The stars aligned for a pitcher’s duel, and Chris Sale and Blake Snell…
