Ricky Pearsall is becoming more and more comfortable in the 49ers' offense after the San Francisco rookie missed time to start the season.
49ers waive RB Patrick Taylor to make room for Christian McCaffrey
The 49ers waived running back Patrick Taylor Jr. on Friday, the team announced.
Benny Gealer scores a career-high 20, makes 6 3-pointers to help Stanford beat Cal State Fullerton
Benny Gealer scored a career-high 20 points and made six 3-pointers — all in the second half — and Maxime Raynaud had 14 points and 14 rebounds to help Stanford beat Cal State Fullerton 80-53 on Friday. Stanford led by three points, 30-27, at halftime after Raynaud made a 3-pointer with 23 seconds left. Cal State Fullerton took a double-digit lead with 7:37 left in the first half after a 15-1 run that included seven made free throws.
Jon Jones explains why Stipe Miocic should not be ‘counted out’ at UFC 309
Ahead of his first heavyweight title defense at UFC 309, Jon Jones justifies Stipe Miocic as his worthy opponent because he believes legacy trumps activity. Former heavyweight champ Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) has not won a UFC fight since defeating Daniel Cormier
Draymond, Moody hilariously tease Steph’s mentorship method
Golden State Warriors players Draymond Green and Moses Moody playfully teased Steph Curry for his mentorship method.
49ers star CMC ready to go after dark times during injury rehab
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey opened up about his tough injury rehab ahead of his 2024 season debut.
Report: Heat ‘intrigued’ by Kings star Fox, other marquee players
The Miami Heat reportedly have their eyes on Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox, the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards.
Max Holloway inspired by UFC champ Alex Pereira’s impressive rebound from knockout loss
Just like Alex Pereira did, Max Holloway hopes he can turn things around after getting knocked out in the octagon. Former champion Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) suffered his first-career knockout loss when he was stopped by featherweight champ Ilia Topuria (16-0 MM
Cowboys placing Dak Prescott on IR with hamstring injury, says Stephen Jones
The Cowboys executive said he didn't know if Prescott would be out "four weeks, six weeks or the season."
Portal Shopping: Which programs need to buy DL this offseason?
Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks will need to dip into the portal to bolster their defensive line depth.
Pats claim veteran pass-rusher off waivers from Ravens
The Patriots reportedly claimed veteran pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue off waivers from the Ravens on Friday.
Baker Mayfield has limited practice Friday and has no injury designation
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (toe) didn't participate in practice on Wednesday and Thursday as the team held walkthroughs after an overtime loss Monday night.
Alex Smith on the start-or-sit debate with rookie QBs
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz talks with former NFL QB Alex Smith about whether rookie QBs should start right away or sit behind a veteran, something Smith has experience with as both a former #1 pick and veteran with Patrick Mahomes behind him. Alex joins Yahoo Sports on behalf of USAA.
NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrives
NASCAR President Steve Phelps defended the four drivers racing for the Cup Series championship this weekend — even though others had better statistics than the finalists — as well as the playoff system itself in Friday’s annual State of the Sport address. Reigning champion Ryan Blaney, Team Penske teammate Joey Logano, Daytona 500 winner William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports and regular-season champion Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing will race for the title Sunday in the winner-take-all-finale at Phoenix Raceway.
How Indiana football rose to the top of the Big Ten
Former NFL and Hoosiers running back Tevin Coleman discusses Indiana football’s rise to the top of the Big Ten.How Indiana football rose to the top of the Big Ten originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia