49ers acquired Christian McCaffrey so he wouldn’t become a Ram
LAS VEGAS — Christian McCaffrey will play for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday — partly because the 49ers did not…
Philip Rivers first person: ‘The Gates Rule’ overruled playbook
Even though Antonio Gates didn’t play college football, and was a basketball player at Kent State, he rounded into one of the greatest tight ends…
Is Caleb Williams looking to reunite with Kliff Kingsbury in NFL?
Kliff Kingsbury is getting another shot in the NFL, and Caleb Williams is happy for him. Nothing more to be read into this at all.…
Super surprising: 49ers, Chiefs have shared six quarterbacks
The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs share more than the color red. They share quarterbacks, too, with six of them over the years…
Letters: Despite the odds, Rams put up a respectable season
The Rams have nothing to be ashamed of for losing to Detroit in the playoffs. I have been so happy watching them this season despite…
Raiders set to make Antonio Pierce their next head coach
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to hire Antonio Pierce to be their next head coach and the two sides are finalizing the…
Plaschke: Chargers want to finally make a splash? Hire Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh is there if the Chargers want him. The question is, how bad do they want him? Do they want to deal with the…
USC quarterback Caleb Williams declares for NFL draft
Caleb Williams waited until the final moments, but the decision shouldn’t come as a surprise. The Heisman Trophy winner will go to the NFL. Williams…
Chargers-Chiefs matchups: How to watch, start time, prediction
Chiefs coach Andy Reid (left) will watch Blaine Gabbert (9) make his first NFL start at quarterback since the 2018 season. (Phelan M. Ebenhack /…
How Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce became America’s sweethearts
When my family gathers around the table for the holidays, we all take turns sharing what we’re grateful for. This year, my list began predictably…
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for Rams against 49ers
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Rams in place of Matthew Stafford on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, coach Sean McVay announced…
John Madden’s grandson gets his Rose Bowl moment with Michigan
A reserve safety for Michigan used to text his grandfather throughout the week and before or after every game. No big deal. Except that safety…
Rose Bowl MVPs J.J. McCarthy, Mason Graham crave a national title
Michigan needed a play. With less than four minutes to go until halftime, the first 26 minutes of the Rose Bowl had been a defensive…
Alabama players credit once benched QB Jalen Milroe for success
Jalen Milroe spent the holidays at home with his family. He didn’t go anywhere else, didn’t talk to anyone else, but he still couldn’t escape…
The refreshing rise of USC’s Miller Moss and UCLA’s Ethan Garbers
Allegiance and refreshing aren’t words that often describe mid-level bowl games. Head coaches are watching their backsides, and assistants are eyeing openings. Players are skipping…
Column: Theo Ottosson trying to join ranks of famous parents
Theo Ottosson is the reigning Mission League player of the year in soccer from Harvard-Westlake. The only problem is finding space at home for his…
Brock Purdy struggles, Baltimore defence shines as Ravens 33-19 win over Niners swings NFL MVP battle
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in a span of 18 seconds in the third quarter and the Baltimore Ravens intercepted Brock Purdy four times…
Cotton Bowl gives Devin Brown a shot to earn Ohio State top job
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Devin Brown can thank the transfer portal for his first career start at quarterback for Ohio State, coming up against Missouri in the…
Rams roundtable: MVP of playoff run? 49ers finale a dilemma
The Rams at least temporarily moved into the No. 6 spot in the NFC playoff picture with their win over the New Orleans Saints and…
Matthew Stafford’s thumbprints are all over Rams’ resurgence
Matthew Stafford wasn’t a quarterback on this play but a receiver. He stood in the Rams locker room in the immediate aftermath of a 30-22…