will.i.am Calls NFL Sponsor Rules 'Weird' After Kaepernick Fined $10K For Wearing Beats Headphones
Performer will.i.am was an early investor in Beats By Dre -- the same headphones that got 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick in trouble with the NFL.
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Performer will.i.am was an early investor in Beats By Dre -- the same headphones that got 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick in trouble with the NFL.
The 49ers and Raiders have long been in the discussion as the most followed franchises in America, but the latest Harris poll of fans found that neither is a top five response when football fans are asked what team they root for.
While the Jets have fallen badly, the Patriots have picked it up with two stellar offensive showings in the last two weeks. Tom Brady has found his rhythm, while tight end Rob Gronkowski is growing more dangerous each week. Here's a look at the key players on each side and which players belong in your fantasy line-up.
Few 49er fans know the name Chris Borland. This will change Sunday Night as he will be asked to fill in for Patrick WIllis and help contain the Denver Broncos offense.
The New England Patriots are going in one direction and the New York Jets are going in another. On "Thursday Night Football," the teams are going to face off in an AFC East battle that may not be nearly as competitive as it has been in past years. Former NFL quarterback Trent Green took some time to speak with me regarding both teams, injuries, and their direction for the season.
San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick's $11,025 fine from the NFL for what a game official called "inappropriate language" during the 49ers' loss to the Chicago Bears last month was cut in half Wednesday.
hese divisional rivals are going in opposite directions. After a season-opening victory, the Jets have lost five in a row. While they had a chance against Green Bay and Chicago in Weeks 2 and 3, they've gone backwards from there.
In Week Six, the Oakland Raiders' offense set season-high marks in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards. If this is Interim Head Coach Tony Sparano's plan for staying competitive with a bad defense, it's not necessarily a bad plan. Rookie quarterback Derek Carr had his best game of the year against San Diego, and the sky is the limit for the youngster going forward this 2014 season.
After an impressive performance on Monday Night, the 49ers get to try and keep things going this week against the Broncos. Another good game and the 49ers will have confidence and momentum heading into their week off. A loss though could create some doubt in a team still fighting for its playoff life.
The 49ers bounced back from a 14-point first quarter deficit to beat the Rams 31-17 in St. Louis Monday night. As the running game faltered, quarterback Colin Kaepernick brought the team back to life.
After falling behind early, the 49ers responded and beat the St. Louis Rams. The offense, defense and special teams all got involved in this latest win.
Next up for the 2014 Oakland Raiders: the Arizona Cardinals, the team currently leading the tough NFC West with a 4-1 record this season. The Cardinals aren't a dominating team, however, and if the Silver & Black can play well for a second week in a row for once, they may have a shot at the upset at the Coliseum.
After a win over the St. Louis Rams, 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick flouted new NFL rules again by wearing his set of pink 'Beats' headphones in a press conference.
Colin Kaepernick threw for 343 yards and three touchdowns, helping the San Francisco 49ers erase an early 14-point deficit and beat the St. Louis Rams 31-17 on Monday night.
The ongoing protests over the death of Michael Brown made a quick appearance at the Edward Jones Dome during the second half of the St. Louis Rams' game Monday night.
While all eyes are on the San Francisco Giants' quest for another World Series Championship, a group of planners is focused on 2016's NFL Super Bowl 50 and the fanfare it will bring to the city's streets.
The 49ers face the Rams in St. Louis Monday night, a game John Madden says San Francisco should win easily.
Some of the best NFL players have something more: a big mouth. Here are 5 NFL loudmouths who back up their words on the field.
The 2014 Oakland Raiders cam every close to getting their first win of the season on Sunday. In fact, they held the lead in the second half for the first time all season. But in the end, the San Diego Chargers' offense was too much for the Silver & Black's defense, and the Chargers escaped with a 31-28 victory over the Raiders.
Week 6 of the season provided a lot of upsets (Bye, Seattle) and included many big performances not just by an individual but by teams as well. Here are the top four biggest performances from Week 6 of the NFL.
Branden Oliver and Philip Rivers spoiled Oakland's fresh start to the season.
The 49ers are hoping to get to their bye week with no more injuries. They continue to get healthier and only figure to be without 2 starters this week. The Rams are not much worse, but if without all 3of their injured players could find themselves short handed for this one.
I went 4-1 last week. Let's break down my NFL Week 6 JB Locks against the spread.
The NFL bye week always is a welcomed sight for injured players, and the Oakland Raiders used their bye week to get a lot healthier—especially on the defensive side. This is good, as next up for the Silver & Black is a visit from the San Diego Chargers and their high-powered offense.
A shooting in the Sunset District early Sunday morning left one person dead, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
A witness said the driver tried to run from the scene but was stopped by people in the area.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Pollution from the Port of Oakland and nearby freeways has long been a social equity issue for some residents – and now, there is a push for another freeway, Interstate 580, to shoulder some of that burden.
A man's body was found floating in the water along the Big Sur coastline early Saturday afternoon as hazardous ocean conditions hit the area.
A shooting in the Sunset District early Sunday morning left one person dead, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
A witness said the driver tried to run from the scene but was stopped by people in the area.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Pollution from the Port of Oakland and nearby freeways has long been a social equity issue for some residents – and now, there is a push for another freeway, Interstate 580, to shoulder some of that burden.
A man's body was found floating in the water along the Big Sur coastline early Saturday afternoon as hazardous ocean conditions hit the area.
A shooting in the Sunset District early Sunday morning left one person dead, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
Led by CEO Katherine Bella, the private nonprofit library and cultural institution has spent nearly two centuries adapting to the needs of the community while preserving its historic roots.
Bay Area fans of the K-pop superstar group BTS flocked swarmed Stanford University more than 24 hours before the first of three shows on campus.
For San Francisco-based rapper Aft, stoops were a part of his upbringing in the Fillmore District.
Police in San Francisco on Thursday announced the recent arrests of four people suspected in dozens of retail thefts targeting stores and coffee shops around the city.
A witness said the driver tried to run from the scene but was stopped by people in the area.
Pollution from the Port of Oakland and nearby freeways has long been a social equity issue for some residents – and now, there is a push for another freeway, Interstate 580, to shoulder some of that burden.
Police in Concord said they are searching for several suspects following a smash-and-grab robbery at a mall Wednesday afternoon, in which an employee was pepper sprayed.
San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett has been placed on administrative leave after being charged in a 2025 hit-and-run collision, authorities said on Wednesday.
A family injured in a massive explosion in their Hayward home from a gas leak in December 2025 filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric and Alameda County on Wednesday, their attorneys said.
A driver crashed into a Sunnyvale Safeway on Friday and traveled about 70 feet into the store before coming to a stop, the department of public safety said.
A series of retail thefts in the South Bay involving boxes of golf balls resulted in the arrest of a suspect earlier this month, police said Friday.
Police in Santa Clara released additional details in connection with a deadly shooting and house fire last week, saying the suspect shot his estranged brother before setting the fire.
Authorities in the South Bay have identified two people who died in a deadly shooting and suspicious fire that took place in a Santa Clara neighborhood last week.
A portion of a South Bay park is closed and an investigation is underway after a dog was sickened by suspected rat poison.
Fire agencies across the North Bay are preparing for elevated wildfire danger this weekend as forecasters warn of strong winds and low humidity - conditions that often signal the start of fire season in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties.
Residents living near the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport say the skies above their neighborhoods are getting louder as passenger traffic and jet service continue to grow.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
At least one person has died in a multi-vehicle crash in Napa County on Tuesday afternoon involving two vehicles and a motorcycle, authorities said.
A suspect driver surrendered to police following a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a wheelchair user in Santa Rosa on Monday, the department said Tuesday.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Rickea Jackson knocked down a 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining to help clinch it and scored 18 points, Skylar Diggins added 15 points, seven assists and five assists, and the Chicago Sky beat the Golden State Valkyries 69-63.
Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings for a game in Mexico City this fall, National Football League officials confirmed Wednesday.
A shooting in the Sunset District early Sunday morning left one person dead, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
A witness said the driver tried to run from the scene but was stopped by people in the area.
A series of retail thefts in the South Bay involving boxes of golf balls resulted in the arrest of a suspect earlier this month, police said Friday.
Kars4Kids is banned from using its ads in California after a court found that the funds from donated cars were used for teenagers' international trips and a $16.5 million building in Israel.
Police in Santa Clara released additional details in connection with a deadly shooting and house fire last week, saying the suspect shot his estranged brother before setting the fire.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Three men from Tennessee have been indicted on federal charges, including attempted kidnapping, in connection with an alleged crime spree targeting cryptocurrency owners in California.
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
A Sacramento County resident is among four Californians being monitored for possible exposure to the Andes hantavirus linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak, state health officials announced.
San Francisco Bay Area health officials provided an update on a resident who was exposed to the hantavirus during a cruise in the Atlantic, adding that the risk to the public remains low.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Steve Large breaks down the California governor's debate in San Francisco.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage Thursday at a debate hosted by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Bay Area fans of the K-pop superstar group BTS flocked swarmed Stanford University more than 24 hours before the first of three shows on campus.
City officials in Elk Grove were finalizing preparations on Friday for a visit by country superstar Luke Bryan and an expected attendance of over 20,000 of his fans on Saturday.
For San Francisco-based rapper Aft, stoops were a part of his upbringing in the Fillmore District.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Authorities in the East Bay have charged two men for allegedly organizing a sideshow in Oakland that broke out as internet sensation IShowSpeed was visiting the area.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
with Jennifer McDermed.
With Zoe Mintz.
Officials say they are not favoring a position, only gathering data.
Visitors are being advised to watch out for sneaker waves and rip currents that are stronger than normal.
Loureen Ayyoub visits a Bay Area library founded in 1854 for this week's Bay Area Beat.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.