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SAN FRANCISCO — Nothing rocks the core of Golden State Warriors fans like the sight of Stephen Curry limping. If the highlights of his 16 years are the four championships and moments of splendor, certainly the lowlights are the seasons wrecked by his anterior talofibular ligaments. The groan in Chase Center this Sunday evening, as Curry limped down the court in the third quarter before veering towards his seat on the bench, gave voice to the churning stomachs of triggered Warriors fans. The same sudden dread was evident in Curry, too. His defiant limp declared, “Oh no. Don’t do...

On Sunday, with the 49ers struggling again and their season teetering, Brock Purdy found a way to lift the team. Just like they need.

The league's changing of the guard is happening, but one could argue it should've already occurred, if not for these old heads.

SAN FRANCISCO — Buddy Hield likes to hold a basketball while he sits on the bench. Because when he’s not shooting, or preparing to shoot, he’s still thinking about shooting. So much so, he wants to feel the leather in his hands. Rub his fingertips over the grooves. “Just to get that feel,” he said. “Just having it in my hands. It’s like, I don’t know.” Like an addiction? “Yeah. Like that,” he said, a smile breaking out as he slipped on his shoes. “I didn’t want to say it but, yeah, I’m addicted.” Love can...

On Sunday, Christian McCaffrey made his 2024 debut for the 49ers, and it showed what this team might still be able to accomplish.

“He’s incredibly arrogant on the floor and humble off the court,” Steve Kerr said. “I think that’s a really powerful combination."

If Dame and Giannis aren’t the takeover-the-league duo we thought, what is the Bucks’ next move? Whatever it is, Giannis should stay put.

Sunday's loss to the Seahawks was another offensive slog for a team that isn't looking very Super Bowl-hopeful so far this season.

The league's best defenders usually peak in their 30s. It takes grueling work to keep up with young offensive stars.

Iverson's impact extended beyond his on-court feats. To understand the totality of his greatness requires a sense of what he represented.