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Chicago's run ended Wednesday as San Diego swept the National League Wild Card series. Gavin Sheets' pinch-hit homer powered the Padres to a 4-1 victory, securing their advancement.
Mike Evans, Nick Bosa and Trent Williams are dealing with injuries ahead of San Francisco’s game against Denver.
Wednesday’s honor fits Brock Purdy’s four-touchdown production, while his 15-of-27 line keeps the 49ers’ 3-0 start from becoming a glossy verdict on every part of his quarterback play.
Buster Posey’s decision to keep Willy Adames at shortstop brings welcome clarity after San Francisco’s 65-97 season, but continuity has not yet repaired the defense.
Brandon Williams brings downhill speed and bench creation to Golden State, but his 23.2% three-point shooting makes his fit inseparable from the players around him.
Buster Posey’s Tuesday admission puts San Francisco’s bullpen ahead of the rotation. The numbers show why the next reliever should be judged by traffic control and swing-and-miss ability, not ERA alone.
A multi-year agreement will give Cal’s football stadium a Databricks name and expand the company’s branding across the athletics department.
The 49ers are reportedly adding wide receiver Dante Pettis as injuries have reduced their depth at the position.
ESPN analyst Ben Solak identified Chris Godwin Jr. and Courtland Sutton as possible trade targets for the Los Angeles Rams.
The 49ers signed veteran defensive lineman Matthew Judon, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, to their practice squad on Sept. 29, 2026.
Jaylen Watson and Terrance Ferguson are expected to miss the Rams' Sunday matchup with Philadelphia after injuries against Denver.
Jim Harbaugh said Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense must improve after a 24-16 loss to Buffalo left the team winless.
Trailing 16-0 after the first half, the Denver Broncos mounted a dramatic comeback. Bo Nix orchestrated the final surge, and Talanoa Hufanga's interception sealed the 30-26 victory at home.
Jacoby Brissett threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns as Arizona mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, but George Kittle’s late scores sealed a 36-30 defeat for the Cardinals at Levi's Stadium.
Justin Herbert passed for 226 yards, but the Los Angeles Chargers could not overcome Buffalo's late surge. The Bills won 24-16, extending their winning streak to three games.
Logan Gilbert dominated for four frames before Seattle's offense erupted. The Mariners defeated the Angels 7-3 on Sunday, improving to 76-86 while the Angels fell to 62-100.
Mookie Betts and Max Muncy drove in three runs each as Los Angeles rallied in the bottom of the 10th to defeat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their 100th victory of the season on Sunday, September 27, 2026, defeating the San Francisco Giants 5-1 at Oracle Park. Freddie Freeman's RBI double and Mookie Betts' three-run home run in the 10th inning proved decisive in the late-inning rally.
Golden State wants Green farther from the paint and stricter with the ball. Neither demand works unless Steve Kerr makes the new responsibilities precise.
The Houston Astros defeated the Sacramento Athletics 9-0 on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. A dominant pitching performance and a timely offensive burst secured the shutout for the visitors.
San Jose climbed 34 points last season and missed the playoffs by four. With a new captain, a $94 million extension and a summer of veteran additions, the rebuild is over.
