Rookie Reuben Foster makes big impact on 49ers defense
Minnesota rookie running back Dalvin Cook took a swing pass from Sam Bradford and was immediately met by Foster, who read the play perfectly and flattened Cook for a 5-yard loss that set the tone Sunday for San Francisco.
49ers cut WR Jeremy Kerley, DL Quinton Dial to get to 53
The San Francisco 49ers cut last season's leading receiver Jeremy Kerley and veteran defensive lineman Quinton Dial on Saturday as they remained committed to youth in the first year of a rebuilding plan under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.
Local Roundup, 9/5: Pajaro Valley volleyball still undefeated
The Pajaro Valley High Grizzlies improved to 4-0 on the season with a 25-18, 25-21, 25-15 sweep over Trinity Christian in non-league action on Friday night.
49ers hope hire of Kyle Shanahan ends coaching carousel
Shanahan and new general manager John Lynch were each given six-year contracts this offseason in a sign that San Francisco is committed to stability for a change. Though the 49ers know the process of going from two wins in 2016 back to Super Bowl contender won't be a quick one.
Story, Arenado help Rockies hold off Giants 9-6
Trevor Story homered, Nolan Arenado picked up his major league lead-tying 112th RBI with a double as part of a four-run sixth and the Rockies beat San Francisco 9-6 on Tuesday for their 10th straight win over the Giants at Coors Field.
Wood equalizing goal gets US out of Honduras with 1-1 draw
Bobby Wood then silenced the crowd, scoring from short-range off a scramble following a free kick. The U.S. escaped from Honduras with a 1-1 tie Tuesday.
Panik's 5-hit night guides Giants to 11-3 win over Rockies
The San Francisco second baseman completed a torrid series with five more hits and Johnny Cueto threw five effective innings, helping the Giants beat Colorado 11-3 on Wednesday night to snap a 10-game skid against the Rockies at Coors Field.
Manaea sharp, Davis homers as A's top Angels 3-1
Sean Manaea pitched six-plus innings of shutout ball and Khris Davis homered as the Oakland Athletics snapped a season-high eight-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Angels on Wednesday that included stare-downs, some heated exchanges and an ejection.
Jed Lowrie hits game-ending single as A's top Astros 9-8
Jed Lowrie singled home the winning run in the bottom half of the inning after Boog Powell's tying home run, and the A's snapped the AL West-leading Astros' seven-game winning streak with a 9-8 victory.
Abreu hits for cycle as White Sox rout Giants 13-1
Abreu became the first White Sox player to hit for the cycle in 17 years, among a season-high six Chicago players to go deep in a 13-1 rout of the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
