Stanford Defense Aims to Improve After Allowing 288.9 Yards Per Game Last Season
Kris Richard leads a revamped defensive strategy for Stanford's football team.
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Kris Richard leads a revamped defensive strategy for Stanford's football team.
Running back Christian McCaffrey has returned to practice for the 49ers.
Tyler Biadasz has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury.
San Francisco led 2-0 into the ninth behind Blade Tidwell and two solo homers, but Boston scored three times and won 3-2 when a force play at the plate was upheld on challenge.
San Jose Earthquakes lost to Minnesota United FC 5-1 at home in MLS action on August 23, 2026.
San Diego FC blanked the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium, with goals from Valakari, Achouri, and Pirani sealing the victory for the hosts.
David da Costa opened the scoring in the fourth minute, but Denis Bouanga equalized in the 79th to secure a point for LAFC. James Pantemis made 10 saves.
Andrew Knizner homered and finished 3-for-4, but San Francisco still fell 3-2 when Boston completed a three-run ninth on a reviewed play at the plate.
LA Galaxy failed to capitalize on a late deficit, finishing level with CF Montréal. Maya Yoshida and Rubén Ramos scored for the visitors, but Prince Owusu’s late strike forced the tie.
The Los Angeles Rams dominated the New Orleans Saints 34-0 on Saturday, with a shutout victory that highlighted their defensive prowess and offensive balance in a preseason matchup at SoFi Stadium.
Minnesota took a 3-1 lead but could not hold off San Diego's rally in the seventh inning as the Padres secured a 7-5 victory at Petco Park.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 batters in seven innings as the Dodgers rallied late to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.
Boston trailed after two solo home runs but used a ninth-inning surge to defeat San Francisco 3-2 at Fenway Park on Saturday.
The Oakland Athletics overcame a two-run deficit in the eighth inning to defeat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Saturday, with Luis Medina earning the win.
The Texas Rangers fell 3-0 to the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, August 22, at Globe Life Field. Cody Bradford took the loss while Ryan Johnson earned the win.
Injuries are impacting Cal Football as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
The 49ers' running back unit is close to full capacity while rookie De’Zhaun Stribling is sidelined.
The Chargers are grappling with several injuries following their loss to the 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers reported multiple injuries during their recent game against the Chargers.
Aaron Donald is training at Rams facilities, hinting at a potential return for 2026.
Offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is set to practice in a limited capacity for the Chargers.