Category Archives: Top Headlines

Raiders officially sign Donald Penn to two-year extension
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders have signed T Donald Penn to a two-year contract extension through 2019, the club announced Friday. A two-time Pro Bowler, Penn has played in 161 career regular s...
Syndicated Author Sep 15, 2017

Giants claim Twins ‘slick-fielding’ infield prospect off waivers [report]
The Giants added some much needed depth to their depleted farm system on Thursday, claiming ‘slick-fielding’ 23-year-old infield prospect Engelb Vielma off waivers as first reported by Mik...
Syndicated Author Sep 14, 2017

Alex Smith says first six years with 49ers ‘really dysfunctional,’ criticism from Rice was ‘tough’
Alex Smith experienced both the best and worst moments of his NFL career during his seven-year stint with the San Francisco 49ers. Before Jim Harbaugh showed up in 2012, Smith, a first overall pick in...
Syndicated Author Sep 14, 2017

Kyle Shanahan regrets play call, treatment of official in coaching debut
Kyle Shanahan’s head coaching debut was a frustrating one. In addition to losing 23-3 in front of a home crowd at Levi’s Stadium, the 49ers also committed 10 penalties for 74 yards and fai...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2017

Giants announce tentative 2018 regular season schedule
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The San Francisco Giants are scheduled to open their 2018 season at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, March 29 and to play their home opener against the Seattle Mariners on Tues...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2017

Warriors sign multi-year jersey patch deal with Rakuten
OAKLAND, CA - The NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and Rakuten, Inc. (rack-ten) today announced a multi-year partnership to include the Rakuten logo on all Warriors jerseys beginning in the 2017-18 ...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2017

49ers announce 2017 gameday giveaway schedule
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers today announced a season-long lineup of gameday giveaway items for all fans who visit Levi's Stadium for 49ers home games in 2017. While the 49ers have pr...
Syndicated Author Sep 08, 2017

Buster Posey nominated for Roberto Clemente Award
Buster Posey is the Giants’ nominee for the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award, given annually to the MLB player who “best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement a...
Syndicated Author Sep 05, 2017

49ers likely to reach agreement with National Championship Defensive MVP [report]
It looks like the 49ers will open the 2017 season with both starting middle linebackers from last year’s NCAA National Championship Game on their roster. San Francisco is likely to reach an agre...
Syndicated Author Sep 05, 2017

Mark Melancon confirms he’ll undergo surgery for rare muscular syndrome [report]
Another day in the 2017 season, another piece of bad news for the Giants. After struggling with elbow issues all season, Giants closer Mark Melancon confirmed on Monday morning that he will undergo su...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2017

