Scott Ostler

Saturday night’s alright for football, but the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks are Week 18’s showcase game and deserved better placement from the NFL.

Scott Ostler The TV ratings will be swell for Saturday night's game between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium.

The San Francisco 49ers had a shot at earning the NFC’s No. 1 seed. And until Brock Purdy’s interception, it was believable. Now the Niners must take the long way to reach the Super Bowl.

Scott Ostler

OPINION: Naming stuff for famous people isn’t new, but there’s a bit of a difference between folks celebrating a connection to Stephen Curry and what’s happened at the Kennedy Center.

Stephen Curry has a highway exit ramp named after him, and President Donald Trump has a national performing arts center named after him.

The San Francisco 49ers and Eagles may already be spoiling for their playoff game. Here are some of the factors in play, from George Kittle’s comments to Philly fans.

The case could be made that Christian McCaffrey is wearing down. The league leader in touches will need to conjure his vintage form to keep the San Francisco 49ers’ season alive in Philadelphia.

Scott Ostler A half century ago, when O.J. Simpson was carrying USC on his back, rushing an average of 35.5 times per game, Trojans' coach John McKay was asked, "How can you have O.J. carry the ball so much?"

Fans of the Bay Area's WNBA team believe the atmosphere they have cultivated inside Chase Center is “unlike any professional sports anywhere.”