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Giants star catcher Buster Posey out this year over virus concerns

Fri., July 10, 2020

San Francisco Giants star catcher Buster Posey has become the latest big-name player to skip this season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

Citing racial bias, San Francisco will end mug shots release

Wed., July 1, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco police will stop making public the mug shots of people who have been arrested unless they pose a threat to the public, as part of an effort to stop perpetuating racial stereotypes, the city's police chief announced Wednesday.

PGA Championship confirms no fans for Harding Park

Mon., June 22, 2020

Brooks Koepka will try to become the first player to win the PGA Championship three straight times in stroke play, and there won't be anyone at Harding Park to cheer him on.

49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. breaks right wrist

Fri., June 19, 2020

The San Francisco 49ers say receiver Richie James Jr. has broken his right wrist during offseason workouts and won’t be ready to return to the field until after the start of training camp.

Fire destroys warehouse on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf

Sat., May 23, 2020

A fire broke out before dawn on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and destroyed a warehouse

Homeless advocates to San Francisco mayor: Find your heart

Thu., May 7, 2020

One staple of San Francisco has become even more pronounced as the coronavirus pandemic chased everyone inside. Homeless people, who are particularly vulnerable to the virus, are still sleeping on sidewalks and flap-to-flap in tents cluttered around downtown and other popular neighborhoods.

Joe Staley ‘overwhelmed’ by tributes post retirement

Tue., April 28, 2020

Joe Staley says he has been taken aback by the tributes that have poured in from former 49ers teammates, coaches and competitors since he announced his retirement

Rams chasing 49ers, Seahawks, Cards in power-packed NFC West

Tue., April 28, 2020

A year ago at this time, the Los Angeles Rams were fresh off a Super Bowl trip and back-to-back NFC West titles. Now they seem to be looking up at the competition in the NFL’s toughest division.

49ers acquire LT Trent Williams, announce Joe Staley retirement

Sat., April 25, 2020

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins

Feeding the front lines, one duck confit at a time

Fri., April 3, 2020

The best of foods is being sampled in the worst of times by the most besieged of heroes -- all thanks to a group of San Francisco friends who had the idea of helping both local restaurants that need customers, and health care workers who need nourishment during their long, stressful shifts.

A few miles away yet worlds apart, 2 families wait out virus

Fri., March 27, 2020

One week in isolation. Two families. Only a few miles away, yet a world apart.

Diabolical division: NFC West looks loaded for another year

Tue., March 24, 2020

The NFC West was a diabolically difficult division for most of the past decade, and it only seems to be getting tougher.

AP source: 49ers agree to 1-year deal with Travis Benjamin

Tue., March 24, 2020

A person familiar with the deal says the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent receiver Travis Benjamin.

49ers do best to keep NFC title winning roster intact

Wed., March 18, 2020

The task for the San Francisco 49ers in free agency was more about keeping pieces in place rather than finding upgrades after coming within one quarter of winning the Super Bowl.

San Francisco Bay Area counties issue shelter-in-place order

Mon., March 16, 2020

Officials in six San Francisco Bay Area counties issued a shelter-in-place mandate on Monday affecting nearly 7 million people, including the city of San Francisco itself.

Giants name right-hander Johnny Cueto opening day starter

Wed., March 11, 2020

Right-hander Johnny Cueto will start opening day for the San Francisco Giants.

Saint Mary’s rallies past BYU to earn WCC Tournament title-game rematch with Gonzaga

Mon., March 9, 2020

Saint Mary’s senior guard Jordan Ford, who put on a show with 42 points in Saturday’s double-overtime win over Pepperdine, produced more magic late Monday night.

John Blanchette: Gonzaga avoids Black Monday, settles for an Off-Black one after men rally to beat San Francisco

Mon., March 9, 2020

A bit more than four minutes remained when Joel Ayayi got loose in the paint and pulled up for a 10-footer that would give Gonzaga the lead for good and paint a whole new shade on the day.

Analysis: Joel Ayayi’s timely contributions push Gonzaga past USF and into WCC title game

Mon., March 9, 2020

Joel Ayayi made a string of giant plays in the final 4-plus minutes Monday, and his team was extremely grateful, because the sophomore guard carried the top-seeded Bulldogs past No. 5 San Francisco 81-77 in the WCC Tournament semifinals.

Killian Tillie shrugs off ankle pain to lift Gonzaga late in semifinal win over San Francisco

Mon., March 9, 2020

As the top scorer and rebounder Monday evening, Killian Tillie had plenty of moments that stimulated the Gonzaga-friendly crowd a West Coast Conference Tournament semifinal against San Francisco. But there was another moment that went mostly unnoticed, maybe with the exception of a few astute Orleans Arena observers.