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Aug 31, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain (18) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Cain battles, but Giants bats stay silent in series opening loss to Cardinals
Whether it’s Bumgarner in his prime, Cain far past his, or anyone in-between that is taking the mound, a pattern has developed for the 2017 Giants: they don’t score enough runs and they don’t win many games. That continued on Thursday, with the Giants losing 5-2 in the first of a four-game series versus the…
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Bolden, Jackson make closing statements, lead 49ers to win in preseason finale
Though SAM linebacker Eli Harold was the only member of the 49ers’ starting 22 who appeared against Los Angeles, plenty of players, including C.J. Beathard, used the last preseason outing to make their closing statements in their bid to make San Francisco’s 53-man roster.
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Bolden races past Chargers for his second special teams touchdown of preseason
Victor Bolden wasn’t drafted by the 49ers. But he’s done all he can to prove he belongs with the 49ers.
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C.J. Beathard’s vicious open field cut sets up 62-yard touchdown run
C.J. Beathard didn’t run the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. But if there were any questions about his mobility, the rookie out of Iowa answered them on Thursday night.
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Joshua Garnett to miss first month of regular season [report]
After injuring his knee on August 5, the 49ers were initially hopeful that 2016 first-round pick Joshua Garnett would be ready for the start of the regular season. That is no longer the case.
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Aug 27, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster (56) celebrates during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Shanahan details how Reuben Foster is ‘infectious to other players’
The 49ers ended up taking the Alabama linebacker at the end of the first round, a pick that many considered to be a steal. That sentiment hasn’t changed with the 49ers just over a week away from their season opener versus the Carolina Panthers.
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Lions trade former first-round guard to 49ers for fifth-round pick [report]
San Francisco has traded a 2019 fifth round draft pick in exchange for the Lions offensive guard, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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January 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks tackle Garry Gilliam (79) blocks San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 25-23. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Former 49ers’ linebacker Ahmad Brooks signing with Green Bay Packers [report]
Five days after the San Francisco 49ers cut linebacker Ahmad Brooks, the 33-year-old Brooks found a new home with the Green Bay Packers.
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Aug 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) after a catch during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
John Lynch to KNBR: 49ers have done ‘due diligence’ on cornerback Joe Haden
Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden is on the market, and 49ers’ general manager John Lynch indicated the franchise is interested.