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49ers’ Jacob Cowings makes roster case with 83-yard punt return TD after season with 4 hamstring tears

Last season, Jacob Cowing sustained a hamstring injury that derailed his second season. Things were looking dire for him, as he was not a sure bet to make the San Francisco 49ers roster. But after an 83-yard touchdown return, Cowing has made a case to make the team, according to 49ers beat writer Nick Wagoner. […] The post 49ers’ Jacob Cowings makes roster case with 83-yard punt return TD after season with 4 hamstring tears appeared first on ClutchPoints .

3 stars from the 49ers’ preseason win: A cornerback emerges

The San Francisco 49ers emphatically earned their first preseason win with a 41-17 (we can mention the final score this week since the 49ers won) thumping of the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a thorough beating from the 49ers, who dominated the Chargers in all three facets of the game. A win that will likely […]

Western Notes: Spurs, Wemby, Terry, Warriors, Thunder

The San Antonio city council has denied a motion from mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to reopen $489MM in funding for a new downtown arena to a public vote, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic. The Spurs intend to cover $500MM of the cost for their $1.3 billion arena, with the city nearly matching that […]

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh calls out punter for making zero effort to tackle Jacob Cowing on punt return TD

The Los Angeles Chargers learned some things in their 41-17 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in the second preseason game, and the special teams may look at the film extra hard over the next few days. Late in the second quarter, Jacob Cowing ran back a punt return for a touchdown, and it was […] The post Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh calls out punter for making zero effort to tackle Jacob Cowing on punt return TD appeared first on ClutchPoints .

49ers news: Stud rookie making case to be Brock Purdy’s 3rd down security blanket

The San Francisco 49ers made some waves when they drafted D’Shaun Stribling in the second round of the NFL Draft. Since then, the 49ers’ rookie has made an impact in both training camp and the preseason. After their preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Brock Purdy talked about the rookie and the impact he […] The post 49ers news: Stud rookie making case to be Brock Purdy’s 3rd down security blanket appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Elephant Rumblings: A’s Astros Series Preview

Happy Friday everyone! The weekend is right around the corner. The Athletics have once again failed to win a game this week, suffering their first four-game sweep against the Kansas City Royals since 1994. The team’s bullpen, which loomed as its biggest concern entering the season, has indeed been a season-long problem. In two of […]

49ers injury updates: Robert Jones might miss the preseason finale

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates after Thursday night’s preseason game: CB Renardo Green (hamstring) Austen Pleasants (knee) Nick Martin (hamstring) The 49ers will get further imaging on Green’s hamstring on Friday to see if he pulled it. That would be the worst-case scenario for an already thin cornerback room. Green […]

Nikola Jokic Linked To Golden State Warriors In Wild Trade Speculation

Could Nikola Jokic ever leave the Denver Nuggets? It's true that he has put off signing an extension this summer. But there are few around Denver that fear their 3-time MVP will be leaving town.  However, the Nuggets are farther from another championship today than they were when the season ended, after being forced to trade burgeoning young two-way wing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers this week due to luxury tax constraints.  Does that put even a small chink in the armour o...

Friday BP: This is a Willy Adames appreciation post

Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants may have lost yesterday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t anything to celebrate. Willy Adames hit a two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning, scoring Rafael Devers and giving the Giants their only two runs of the game. But […]

Warriors Insider Projects Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Price After Peyton Watson’s $88 Million Deal With Cavs

Following Peyton Watson’s blockbuster four-year, $88 million sign-and-trade deal linking the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, the spotlight across the NBA offseason has shifted to the impending extensions for players who were rookies less than three years ago. Unlike Watson, who had a breakout streak this past season, fans are still waiting for wonders from […] The post Warriors Insider Projects Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Price After Peyton Watson’s $88 Million Deal With Cavs appea...

“Ton of Pressure”: Warriors Analyst Reveals Why Stephen Curry Must Carry Incomplete Roster to Trade Deadline

Stephen Curry is heading into his 18th season with the Golden State Warriors. But the pressure on the superstar may be unlike anything he has faced before. Analyst Sam Esfandiari believes the 38-year-old has more riding on this season than any other player on Golden State’s roster. “So when I think about pressure, I think […] The post “Ton of Pressure”: Warriors Analyst Reveals Why Stephen Curry Must Carry Incomplete Roster to Trade Deadline appeared first on EssentiallySports .

49ers' Could Make Surprising QB Trade

The San Francisco 49ers thought they had their quarterback room settled.  Brock Purdy starting, Mac Jones as arguably the league's best backup, and one more arm needed for camp depth. Then Kurtis Rourke happened. Per the San Francisco Chronicle's Rick Barrows , Rourke's dazzling preseason debut last week has increased the odds San Francisco trades Jones before the NFL's Nov. 10 deadline, though that is explicitly described as informed opinion rather than a sourced report. What Rourke Ac...

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh drops cloudy update on Tyler Biadasz injury

The Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line took a heavy hit this week, and head coach Jim Harbaugh isn’t sugarcoating the outlook. Center Tyler Biadasz suffered damage to his ACL along with additional injuries to his left knee during Tuesday’s joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, and the early prognosis is grim. “It’s an ACL,” […] The post Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh drops cloudy update on Tyler Biadasz injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

49ers News: Victory Friday 

Slap Hands What we learned as Cowing, Stribling power 49ers’ preseason win over Chargers“Cornerback Renardo Green, who is being pushed to retain his starting job, might have suffered a major setback on Thursday night. Veteran cornerback Jack Jones entered the game at the start of the second quarter. It is never a good sign when […]

49ers’ injuries keep piling up as key lineman goes down

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury woes deepened on Thursday night, this time along the offensive line. During their 41-17 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced that guard Austen Pleasants was ruled out after going down with a knee injury, adding yet another name to a growing list of banged-up 49ers. Pleasants […] The post 49ers’ injuries keep piling up as key lineman goes down appeared first on ClutchPoints .