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Christian McCaffrey returns to practice for the 49ers from Achilles tendon injury

Nov. 04, 2024 16:05 PM EST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice for the first time in nearly two months as he hopes to return from an Achilles tendon injury for the second half of the season. The Niners opened the practice window for...

49ers look to go on another big 2nd-half run after a shaky start to the season

Nov. 04, 2024 13:09 PM EST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After a somewhat shaky first half of the season for the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, they are hoping to follow a similar pattern to the past two seasons. The Niners sputtered into a Week 9 bye week for the third straight season but are...

Coming off tough loss on Hail Mary, Bears try to end Cards' 2-game winning streak

Oct. 31, 2024 19:06 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The calendar is flipping to November and the Arizona Cardinals are right in the middle of the playoff race. Now quarterback Kyler Murray says the real football begins. “I think teams kind of fizzle out and get complacent,” Murray said. “I...

49ers seek to shake off the Super Bowl hangover in the second half of the season

Oct. 31, 2024 16:16 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — As much as the San Francisco 49ers tried to downplay the curse of the Super Bowl loser leading up to this season, the first half of 2024 has looked just like that. A summer dominated by contract disputes. A string of injuries that put many of last...

The 49ers mourn the death of CB Charvarius Ward's 1-year-old daughter

Oct. 29, 2024 14:58 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The 1-year-old daughter of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died after battling heart problems since her birth. Ward posted on Instagram that his daughter, Amani Joy, died on Monday morning. “She was the best blessing...

49ers head into their bye on a winning note and with hopes of Christian McCaffrey's return

Oct. 28, 2024 18:29 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — While most of the San Francisco 49ers get the chance to rest during the bye week following a morale-boosting win over the Dallas Cowboys, this week could have a big impact on the second half of the season. Star running back Christian McCaffrey will ramp...

Frustration mounts for the Cowboys after they lose again following a bye week

Oct. 28, 2024 01:48 AM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Two more interceptions from Dak Prescott and a failed attempt at a comeback win. A defense that allowed three straight TD drives in the third quarter. A star player confronting a media member over a social media post just minutes after the game ended. The...

Brock Purdy helps the 49ers bounce back with a 30-24 victory over the Cowboys

Oct. 28, 2024 01:07 AM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — One dominant quarter against Dallas proved to be enough for the San Francisco 49ers to head into their bye week on a high note. Brock Purdy bounced back from a shaky first half to lead three touchdown drives in the third quarter and the Niners narrowly...

Cowboys and 49ers are both looking for rebounds headed into their game

Oct. 26, 2024 15:44 PM EDT

Dallas (3-3) at San Francisco (3-4) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Cowboys 2-4; 49ers 3-4. Series record: 49ers lead 20-19-1. Last meeting: 49ers beat Cowboys 42-10 in Santa...

Cowboys and the 49ers both look to rebound following tough losses

Oct. 25, 2024 16:34 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers entered the season as top contenders in the NFC following three straight double-digit win seasons and playoff appearances for both franchises. The 2024 campaign hasn't exactly gone to plan for both teams so far...