BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The 49ers overcame a sluggish start against one of the NFL’s weakest teams to keep their playoff chances alive Sunday afternoon with a 23–7 win over the Houston Texans at Levi’s Stadium. With Trey Lance getting just his second NFL start in place of the injured Jimmy …
Read More »Curry and the Warriors back on top heading into 2022
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The best three-point shooter in the history of the National Basketball Association (by percentage) works in the Chase Center in San Francisco. He’s the leader of the Golden State Warriors, and has been an iconic presence for the franchise since his arrival in 2014. On those days …
Read More »Short-handed Warriors bounce back to down Kings 113-98
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Steph Curry scored 30 in his first game back at Chase Center since becoming the NBA’s three point king, and Draymond Green recorded his first triple-double of the season to help lead the Warriors to a come-from-behind 113-98 win over the Sacramento Kings Monday night. Both teams …
Read More »Niners overcome early miscue, throttle Falcons 31-13
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The 49ers fought back after fumbling the opening kickoff deep in their own end zone, riding a dominating defense and a balanced offensive attack to bolster their playoff chances with a 31-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Jeff Wilson Jr., stepping up …
Read More »Niners deliver early pick six knockout blow, shock Rams 31-10
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Jimmie Ward’s two first quarter interceptions of Matthew Stafford set the tone early as the 49ers shocked the Los Angeles Rams 31–10 in a Monday Night Football game at Levi’s stadium. Ward’s second interception, a 27-yard return for a touchdown with just under a minute to go …
Read More »Recent sports scandals amplify “win at all costs” narrative
BY J.A.SCHWARTZ Sports franchises are driven by clearly defined forces that prioritize victory. When their teams succeed on the field of play, they’re likely to see local broadcast ratings improve, which helps drive advertising rates and interest in the club. Winning draws more fans, spending money on parking, concessions and …
Read More »Niners ugly 31-17 loss to Arizona further dims playoffs outlook
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The 49ers came out flat against a decimated Arizona team and were never able to recover, falling 31-17 to the Cardinals Sunday afternoon. The loss further damaged the already precarious position the Niners (3-5) had created for themselves in their uphill battle to make the NFC playoffs …
Read More »Grizzlies comeback hands Warriors first loss 104-101 in OT
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies rebounded from an early 19 point deficit to hand the Warriors their first loss of the season, 104-101 Thursday evening at Chase Center. Golden State raced out to a 39-20 lead early in the second quarter, but sloppy play leading to …
Read More »October Baseball: Let the games in the National League begin
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ Following yesterday’s American League preview, we now turn our focus to the National League, with the 106 win Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the St. Louis Cardinals, winners of 19 of their last 22 games (including a franchise record 17 in a row), Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. …
Read More »October Baseball: Let the games in the junior circuit begin
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The MLB playoffs are now set to begin. The postseason format will revert to the pre-pandemic standard, and ten teams (as opposed to 16 in 2020) are in the mix, hoping for October glory. The final few playoff spots weren’t determined until the season’s final day, when …
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