BY J.A. SCHWARTZ Opening Day has been a hallowed American tradition for more than 100 years. As the 2024 Major League Baseball season dawns on March 28th, the thoughts of a sports hungry nation naturally drift towards the exploits of the sport’s biggest stars. The phrase “hope springs eternal” should …
Read More »49ers comeback subdues Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The 49ers came back from a 17 point halftime deficit to score an improbable 34-31 win over the Detroit Lions for the NFC Championship at Levi’s Stadium Sunday evening and earn a trip tp the Super Bowl. San Francisco (14-5) looked throughly dead in the water heading …
Read More »Curry’s late turnover costly in Warriors 134-133 loss to Kings
BY RICK PORCARO Harrison Barnes netted a career high 39 points to help lead the Sacramento Kings to a 134-133 win over the Warriors Thursday night at Chase Center. In a rematch from an opening round series in last season’s playoffs, the Warriors got the ball back down by a …
Read More »Rusty Niners dodge upset by upstart Packers, move to NFC Final
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Brock Purdy led a 12 play, 69 yard fourth quarter scoring drive culminating in a touchdown run by Christian McCaffrey with a minute remaining to lift the 49ers to a hard fought 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night at Levi’s Stadium to secure a …
Read More »49ers elite in regular season, can they repeat it when it counts ?
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The San Francisco 49ers are the top seed in the NFC, having finished 12-5 behind MVP candidates QB Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey, giving them home field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs in their quest to reach the Super Bowl. San Francisco 49ers (#1 seed) Purdy (31 …
Read More »Ravens favored in the AFC Playoffs, but threats loom
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The world of professional North American sports has seen a curious and unprecedented trend unfold over the past seven months. In early June, the Vegas Golden Knights won the first Stanley Cup in their brief six year franchise history. A week later, the Denver Nuggets were crowned …
Read More »Niners lose to Rams 21-20 but stay healthy for Super Bowl run
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER In a game dominated by reserves filling in for resting starters, Carson Wentz’ 12 yard run and successful two point conversion pass to Tutu Atwell with just over five minutes remaining in the final quarter lifted the Los Angeles Rams to a 21-20 win over the 49ers …
Read More »College football playoffs choose ratings over integrity
BY J.A.SCHWARTZ College Football had been the last bastion of major competitive sports, in that every regular reason game truly mattered. In the NBA and NHL, at least 16 teams (at least half the league) qualify for the postseason. In baseball, the recently expanded playoffs allowed 12 teams entry to …
Read More »Niners skid continues with 31–17 stomping by Bengals
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The 49ers mid season slide continued as the Cincinnati Bengals capitalized on three Brock Purdy turnovers to score a convincing 31–17 win over San Francisco Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Joe Burrow (28-32, 283) had a near perfect day at quarterback for the Bengals (4-3), throwing three …
Read More »Kittle, 49ers dominate Cowboys 42–10 to remain undefeated
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Nine months after ending their season in an NFC semifinal playoff game for the second year in a row on the same field, the 49ers left no doubt of their superiority with a 42–10 beat down of the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium Sunday night. George Kittle …
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