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Every season, some teams make big jumps in the standings. The San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Philadelphia Flyers were among several teams that made double-digit improvements in…
The San Francisco 49ers made some waves when they drafted D’Shaun Stribling in the second round of the NFL Draft. Since then, the 49ers’ rookie has made an impact in both training camp and the preseason. After their preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Brock Purdy talked about the rookie and the impact he […] The post 49ers news: Stud rookie making case to be Brock Purdy’s 3rd down security blanket appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The A’s have been in a free fall for months. Back on June 19th, they’d erase an 8 run deficit against the Angels, ultimately prevailing in extra innings in dramatic fashion, winning by a score of 12-11. The victory evened their record at 38-38 and since then, it’s been a nose dive to last […]
Happy Friday everyone! The weekend is right around the corner. The Athletics have once again failed to win a game this week, suffering their first four-game sweep against the Kansas City Royals since 1994. The team’s bullpen, which loomed as its biggest concern entering the season, has indeed been a season-long problem. In two of […]
Tyler Toffoli is entering his 15th season at 34-years-old and 31 games shy of 1000 for his career. Heading into a season that has loftier expectations than any other Sharks…
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates after Thursday night’s preseason game: CB Renardo Green (hamstring) Austen Pleasants (knee) Nick Martin (hamstring) The 49ers will get further imaging on Green’s hamstring on Friday to see if he pulled it. That would be the worst-case scenario for an already thin cornerback room. Green […]
Could Nikola Jokic ever leave the Denver Nuggets? It's true that he has put off signing an extension this summer. But there are few around Denver that fear their 3-time MVP will be leaving town. However, the Nuggets are farther from another championship today than they were when the season ended, after being forced to trade burgeoning young two-way wing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers this week due to luxury tax constraints. Does that put even a small chink in the armour o...
Kevin Korchinski remains without a contract as the 2026-27 season approaches, and while some fans question whether he is ready to take that next step into being a full-time NHL…
The Los Angeles Chargers didn't put up much of a fight against the San Francisco 49ers, but it's worth taking a closer look at the game nonetheless.
The Sacramento Kings are deepening the pain for former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga without doing anything in free agency.
The 49ers desperately need to assess a key part of their roster, but they will have to wait a little while longer.
Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants may have lost yesterday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t anything to celebrate. Willy Adames hit a two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning, scoring Rafael Devers and giving the Giants their only two runs of the game. But […]
The San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Chargers 41–17 in Preseason Week 2 on August 20, 2026. 49ers outgained the Chargers, 321 total yards to 224.
Following Peyton Watson’s blockbuster four-year, $88 million sign-and-trade deal linking the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, the spotlight across the NBA offseason has shifted to the impending extensions for players who were rookies less than three years ago. Unlike Watson, who had a breakout streak this past season, fans are still waiting for wonders from […] The post Warriors Insider Projects Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Price After Peyton Watson’s $88 Million Deal With Cavs appea...
Stephen Curry is heading into his 18th season with the Golden State Warriors. But the pressure on the superstar may be unlike anything he has faced before. Analyst Sam Esfandiari believes the 38-year-old has more riding on this season than any other player on Golden State’s roster. “So when I think about pressure, I think […] The post “Ton of Pressure”: Warriors Analyst Reveals Why Stephen Curry Must Carry Incomplete Roster to Trade Deadline appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The San Francisco 49ers thought they had their quarterback room settled. Brock Purdy starting, Mac Jones as arguably the league's best backup, and one more arm needed for camp depth. Then Kurtis Rourke happened. Per the San Francisco Chronicle's Rick Barrows , Rourke's dazzling preseason debut last week has increased the odds San Francisco trades Jones before the NFL's Nov. 10 deadline, though that is explicitly described as informed opinion rather than a sourced report. What Rourke Ac...
The Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line took a heavy hit this week, and head coach Jim Harbaugh isn’t sugarcoating the outlook. Center Tyler Biadasz suffered damage to his ACL along with additional injuries to his left knee during Tuesday’s joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, and the early prognosis is grim. “It’s an ACL,” […] The post Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh drops cloudy update on Tyler Biadasz injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Slap Hands What we learned as Cowing, Stribling power 49ers’ preseason win over Chargers“Cornerback Renardo Green, who is being pushed to retain his starting job, might have suffered a major setback on Thursday night. Veteran cornerback Jack Jones entered the game at the start of the second quarter. It is never a good sign when […]
The San Francisco 49ers’ injury woes deepened on Thursday night, this time along the offensive line. During their 41-17 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced that guard Austen Pleasants was ruled out after going down with a knee injury, adding yet another name to a growing list of banged-up 49ers. Pleasants […] The post 49ers’ injuries keep piling up as key lineman goes down appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kyle Shanahan had reason for optimism on the injury front, even after watching one of his linemen limp off the field. Following the San Francisco 49ers’ 41-17 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night, the head coach offered a hopeful update on offensive lineman Austen Pleasants. Pleasants had a rough evening before […] The post 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan gives promising update on injured lineman after beating Chargers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jack Jones is making a strong case for the 49ers as Renardo Green faces an injury. See why Kyle Shanahan is impressed with the cornerback's play.
49ers Notebook: Kaelon Black and De'Zhaun Stribling shine vs. Chargers as the left guard battle continues and the quarterback competition takes shape.
If the 49ers wind up being without Renardo Green for a while, another ballhawking cornerback is poised to take his place.
49ers injuries: Kyle Shanahan provides updates on Renardo Green, Nick Martin, Austen Pleasants and Robert Jones after Thursday's win over the Chargers.
49ers dominate all three phases in a 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers, with big plays, stout defense and standout performances fueling the victory.