Six Christian McCaffrey stats that highlight the 49ers star’s continued popularity – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Christian McCaffrey has been a game changer for the 49ers since the star running back was traded to San Francisco midway through the 2022 NFL season. That trend continued Sunday at SoFi Stadium as the 49ers pulled off a gritty 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams — their 12th straight regular-season win dating back… Continue reading Six Christian McCaffrey stats that highlight the 49ers star’s continued popularity – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Where Klay Thompson-Warriors contract extension talks reportedly stand – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The Warriors made it clear that signing Klay Thompson to a contract extension is one of the team’s priorities. But where are those discussions with the veteran guard under contract for one more season? ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne recently provided some insight in a conversation with “The Lowe Post“podcast. “My understanding is that they have opened… Continue reading Where Klay Thompson-Warriors contract extension talks reportedly stand – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

49ers’ Brock Purdy is second-best NFC QB, LeSean McCoy confidently claims – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Brock Purdy has made a name for himself in the NFL and continues to turn heads in his second season. After his meteoric rise from Mr. Irrelevant to the 49ers starting quarterback, Purdy’s storybook 2022 season ended in a tragic way after he suffered a torn UCL in San Francisco’s NFC Championship Game loss to… Continue reading 49ers’ Brock Purdy is second-best NFC QB, LeSean McCoy confidently claims – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

US Soccer to build training facility and HQ in Atlanta area

US Soccer announced Friday that it will build a national training facility in the Atlanta metropolitan area funded in part by a $50 million donation from Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank. The federation has yet to finalize the exact location for the facility, but it hopes to begin construction next year. US Soccer CEO JT… Continue reading US Soccer to build training facility and HQ in Atlanta area

Giants-Rockies series opener postponed; Saturday doubleheader scheduled – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The Giants will have to wait a day for a chance to extend their eight-game winning streak at Coors Field. Thursday’s series opener between the Giants and Colorado Rockies has been postponed due to inclement weather, the team announced. The game has been rescheduled for 11:10 am PT Saturday as the first game of a… Continue reading Giants-Rockies series opener postponed; Saturday doubleheader scheduled – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Warriors host Juan Toscano-Anderson, Kent Bazemore for workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Former Warriors Juan Toscano-Anderson and Kent Bazemore participated in the same workout recently at the team’s training facility inside the Chase Center, sources confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area on Wednesday. Toscano-Anderson, an Oakland native, signed his first guaranteed NBA contract as a member of the Warriors in May of 2021. He was last with… Continue reading Warriors host Juan Toscano-Anderson, Kent Bazemore for workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Warriors serve up intriguing option after signing Javale McGee-Kings – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

JaVale McGee reportedly turned down a reunion with the Warriors to join coach Mike Brown instead and sign a one-year contract to join the Sacramento Kings earlier this month. McGee’s decision also created a domino effect in Sacramento, and the Warriors could benefit from their former fan-favorite siding with their Northern California rivals. The Kings… Continue reading Warriors serve up intriguing option after signing Javale McGee-Kings – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Betting on a better version of Warriors’ Steve Kerr after World Cup experience – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Steve Kerr was a great coach when he came to the Warriors in 2014 and soon became a great coach. He is one of three who reached six NBA Finals and won four championships in his first eight seasons. It would be wrong, however, to believe that Kerr’s impeccable credentials indicate that his learning curve… Continue reading Betting on a better version of Warriors’ Steve Kerr after World Cup experience – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

49ers QB Brock Purdy looks like a ‘young Russell Wilson,’ says Kyle Brandt – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Brock Purdy is trying to make a name for himself after being “Mr. Irrelevant” last season. But comparisons come with the territory. And after picking up right where he left off in the 49ers’ season-opening blowout win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Purdy has been compared to a quarterback all too familiar in San… Continue reading 49ers QB Brock Purdy looks like a ‘young Russell Wilson,’ says Kyle Brandt – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Kyle Shanahan trusts Brock Purdy more than Jimmy Garoppolo, says Donte Whitner – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Brock Purdy spent three hours Sunday reminding everyone why coach Kyle Shanahan entrusted him with the keys to the 49ers’ kingdom this offseason despite the second-year pro coming off UCL repair surgery. Purdy completed 19 of his 29 attempts and threw two touchdown passes in the 49ers’ 2023 season-opening 30-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers… Continue reading Kyle Shanahan trusts Brock Purdy more than Jimmy Garoppolo, says Donte Whitner – NBC Sports Bay Area & California