Sam Darnold's season as a backup with the 49ers helped him reach the Super Bowl

San Darnold's NFL career had hit rock bottom when he arrived in San Francisco in 2023 after failing at two spots to live up to his high draft billing.

• Feb 4

NFL says no ICE enforcement planned as Super Bowl security ramps up across Bay Area

The Super Bowl LX countdown has the NFL trying to tackle concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity around Levi's Stadium.

• Feb 3

Ex-NFL player's death may be linked to other homicides near L.A. County homeless encampments

The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.

• Feb 4

A's announce Sacramento Saturdays, fireworks nights, and 2026 giveaway days

Giveaways, fireworks nights and themed days celebrating the team's temporary home highlight this year's promotional schedule for the Athletics.

• Feb 3

Erin Jackson, Frank Del Duca chosen as U.S. flagbearers for Winter Olympics

Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Frank Del Duca is the first bobsledder in 70 years to carry the U.S. flag.

• Feb 3

Rookie Will Riley scores season-high 18 as Wizards hand Kings their 9th straight loss, 116-112

Rookie Will Riley scored a season-high 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:07 left, and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 116-112 in a matchup of last-place teams.

• Feb 1

49ers hire Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator in hopes of finding a long-term solution to a revolving door at the spot.

• Feb 1

Kings acquire De'Andre Hunter from Cavs for Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis in trade involving Bulls

The Sacramento Kings are acquiring De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that sends forward Dario Saric and two future second-round picks to the Chicago Bulls, according to a league source.

• Jan 31

Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, source says

Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.

• Jan 31

Pritchard scores 29 points to lead Celtics to dominant 112-93 win over Kings

Payton Pritchard scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 112-93 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

• Jan 30

Athletics, shortstop Jacob Wilson agree to 7-year, $70 million extension

The Athletics and shortstop Jacob Wilson have agreed to a seven-year extension through 2032, with a team option for 2033, the organization announced on Friday.

• Jan 30

Lindsey Vonn says her "Olympic dream is not over" after crash

Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

• Jan 30

University of the Pacific Men's Volleyball program to make comeback, hires coach after 13-year gap

The Pacific Tigers men's volleyball program was discontinued after 2014. Now, more than a decade later, it's making a comeback.

• Jan 29

Maxey scores 40 points, hits winning layup to lead 76ers over Kings

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.

• Jan 29

Knicks use big fourth quarter to beat Kings for 3rd straight win

The Knicks dominated the fourth quarter to beat the Kings 103-87 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.

• Jan 27

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