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Del Rio offers heartfelt condolences to families of victims of Oakland Warehouse Fire

Dec 4, 2016 | 6:41pm

There are times where the news bleeds into sports, and Sunday was one of those times. Jack Del Rio chose to say something to the families and friends victims of the Oakland warehouse fire that took the lives of more than 30 people late Friday night.

Carr takes jab at Curry for ‘wearing a Panthers jersey in our stadium’

Dec 4, 2016 | 6:16pm

The week before the Oakland Raiders beat the Buffalo Bills in Oakland, they were beating up on the Carolina Panthers in the same building. Charlotte native Steph Curry was in attendance for the Raiders-Panthers clash, wearing a Panthers jersey. Sunday, Derek Carr took a jab at the MVP.

Crabtree on Carr, Mack: I’d double vote for MVP

Dec 4, 2016 | 5:57pm

Michael Crabtree doesn’t want to choose his NFL MVP and you can’t make him. We’re pretty sure it’s illegal to vote for two MVPs but there you have it…

Khalil Mack on MVP chants: ‘Was Steph Curry in the crowd?’

Dec 4, 2016 | 5:34pm

It’s not new news: Khalil Mack is tearing up the second half of the NFL season. So much so, his name has been added to the discussion for NFL MVP. Not if you ask him though.

Trent Baalke releases statement following death of Chip Kelly’s father

Dec 4, 2016 | 4:14pm

After Kelly coached the 49ers in their 26-6 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, general manager Trent Baalke released a statement on behalf of the organization, saying the San Francisco head coach will take time to be with his family before returning to the team.

Glazer: Chip Kelly will be 49ers head coach next season

Dec 4, 2016 | 3:42pm

Chip Kelly will be the 49ers’ head coach in 2017 “regardless of what happens” for the remainder of this season, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported Sunday morning.

Chip Kelly coached 49ers despite father’s death Friday [report]

Dec 4, 2016 | 3:08pm

Paul Kelly, the father of 49ers head coach Chip Kelly, passed away on Friday evening, Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area is reporting.

Giants, Nationals at forefront to sign Mark Melancon [report]

Dec 3, 2016 | 6:11pm

It looks like Giants general manager Bobby Evans is trying to come through on his repeated claims that signing a big-name closer is priority number one this offseason.

NBA issues statement regarding Steve Kerr’s marijuana use

Dec 3, 2016 | 5:29pm

After Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and other Warriors came out in support of head coach Steve Kerr’s admission that he used marijuana for chronic back pain, the league office decided it was their turn to chime in.

Anta offers Klay Thompson massive shoe deal extension [report]

Dec 3, 2016 | 4:40pm

Chinese brand, Anta, has reportedly offered Thompson a multi-year extension on his current deal that lasts through the 2019-20 season. The deal would place him among one of the highest earning footwear endorsers in the league, according to Nick DePaula of Nice Kicks.