Bay Area Sports Digest

The 49ers' veteran core fell short in prior Super Bowl bids and is even older now, so rookies must deliver like starters for a real championship...

Steph Curry enters Year 18 managing a lingering knee injury that already limited him to 43 games in 2025-26. While the issue "can be managed," it...

The Sharks' Rookie Faceoff roster blends NHL-experienced players like Michael Misa, Igor Chernyshov, and Cam Lund with top hopefuls including Ivar...

Catch these key Giants and A's matchups plus local minors action this week.

• Wednesday: A's at Texas at 11:30a on NBCSCA; Giants at Pittsburgh at...

The Giants are quietly building organizational depth with targeted minor-league additions at both High-A and Triple-A.

• Charlie Muniz brings elite...

The 49ers arrive in Melbourne on Sept. 4 — a full week before kickoff — to beat jet lag, while the Rams land the day before. Saint Mary’s coach Mickey McConnell, fresh off a five-game Australia tour, says the 49ers’ approach is clearly the right way.

The San Jose Sharks are extending their teal identity far beyond the rink with player appearances at community events across the Bay Area from Sept....

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are using the practice squad to patch roster vulnerabilities ahead of the Rams matchup in Melbourne.

• Added veteran OL...

Can Famika Anae turn Cal’s most critical weakness into the foundation of the 2026 rebuild?

• Returning interior core of Bastian Swinney, Tyson...

The Giants' first sweep of the year against Atlanta stands out in their 57-81 campaign, but the bigger focus remains on building around young talent like top draft pick Jackson Flora, set to debut in low-A San Jose this week.

Shea Salinas scored for the San Jose Earthquakes in the 98th minute, delivering a late goal that highlights the emotional pull of Earthquakes soccer.

The 49ers' crowded secondary forced them to cut cornerback Darrell Luter Jr., but his status as the most pursued waiver player—claimed by the Raiders...

Rafael Devers' 30th home run made him just the fifth Giant since 1980 to reach that mark, and only the second left-handed hitter after Barry Bonds....

Brock Purdy’s rise from the 2022 draft’s final pick to 49ers starter shows how NFL teams missed key traits.

• Self-awareness and competitiveness:...

Stephen Curry now fully dictates his next deal, with the Warriors presenting a menu of options—including a two-year, $136.7 million extension—without...

The Giants continue building organizational depth behind their struggling big-league roster by purchasing the contract of 24-year-old catcher Charlie...

Jonah Cox showcased emerging versatility with a bunt single and late homer, while Rafael Devers has launched 30 home runs in his first full Giants season.

The 49ers responded to immediate injury pressure by re-signing safety Ashtyn Davis after his release while shifting linebacker Nick Martin (hamstring)...

Cal faces major questions at inside linebacker after losing Cade Uluave and Luke Ferrelli, threatening the hard-nosed standard set by Evan Weaver.

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The Giants defeated the Braves 7-3 in a makeup game from June 18, moving to 57-81 while Atlanta holds at 82-56. This result stands out as one of the few positives amid their difficult 2026 season.