SANTA CLARA — The 49ers like to invoke the football axiom of “defending every blade of grass.” Their defense is doing much more, however, when backed up to its own goal line. Imagine an old man yammering, “GET OFF MY LAWN!” …
49ers’ defense has penchant for red zone takeaways; McCaffrey resumes practicing Read MoreThe Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me n the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. Do you find it ironic that Big …
Mailbag: Big 12 legacy teams exposed, Big Ten night games, new Pac-12 vs. old Pac-12, Cal’s coaching search and more Read MoreThe Minnesota Vikings are facing the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13, and head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that they will have rookie undrafted free agent Max Brosmer, not second-year first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy, under center. McCarthy remains in concussion …
Vikings Get Clear Message From QB After Making Critical Decision Read MoreAll “Hat,” no battle? Heading into the season, Northwestern (+7) at Illinois (6:30 p.m. Saturday, Fox 32, 720-AM, 890-AM) didn’t project as a difficult matchup to size up. The Wildcats were scrapping toward being competitive again, while the Illini were …
Northwestern or Illinois? Ohio State or Michigan? The CFB Week 14 picks — including one huge upset — are in Read MoreA Black Friday airfare dogfight appears to have broken out between rival discount carriers Spirit and Frontier airlines, as both announced Friday they are briefly selling one-way tickets for $30 or less under for cold weather travel. Spirit and Frontier, …
Spirit, Frontier offer steep air travel discounts in Black Friday dogfight Read MoreBy Jason Gale | Bloomberg Tattoo ink doesn’t just sit inertly in the skin. New research shows it moves rapidly into the lymphatic system, where it can persist for months, kill immune cells, and even disrupt how the body responds …
Tattoo ink moves through body, killing immune cells, study says Read MoreOn Friday at 1:17 p.m. a dense fog advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 6 p.m. for 5 freeway through Grapevine. The NWS Hanford CA says to anticipate, “Visibility one quarter mile or less in …
5 freeway through Grapevine placed under a dense fog advisory until Friday evening – 1/4 mile visibility Read MoreBy SARAH RAZA A fleet of planes that UPS grounded after a deadly crash isn’t expected to be back in service during the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs, the company said Wednesday in an internal memo. …
Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season Read MoreA group of roughly 30 USC students who are members of the Trojan Knights sat below a cardinal and gold canopy tent in the heart of campus. Tommy Trojan is to the right of them, coated in layers of duct …
In a chaotic college football world, USC is embracing tradition of UCLA rivalry Read MoreThe festive season is lighting up Southern California, and theaters across the region are joining in with savings that last long after Black Friday fades. Families can catch beloved holiday films for just a few dollars, shoppers can snag extra …
5 Southern California theaters offering holiday deals beyond Black Friday Read MoreJack Osbourne spilled all on his grandad Don Arden (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Jack Osbourne’s famous family may have laid their lives bare in The Osbournes but his revelations about one family member have left viewers horrified. Amid trials and the series’ …
I’m A Celebrity viewers shocked by Jack Osbourne’s admission of grandfather’s ‘insane’ antics Read MoreBy SARAH RAZA A fleet of planes that UPS grounded after a deadly crash isn’t expected to be back in service during the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs, the company said Wednesday in an internal memo. …
Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season Read MoreWith all the twists and turns it’s already taken — and the biggest of them still coming up — the saga of the Dallas Cowboys trading NFL All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers could end up …
Jerry Jones: Cowboys Attempted Wild Micah Parsons Trade With AFC East Doormat Read MoreThe Buffalo Bills are making even more changes to their wide receiver room, shelving one struggling veteran in favor of another who is making his return to the active roster. The team announced on Friday that Curtis Samuel would be …
Bills Announce Major Decision on 3,700-Yard WR Amid Disappointing Season Read MoreThe New York Giants will have several decisions to make once the 2026 offseason rolls around. Of course, the head coaching search will come first, but after that, there are a number of impending free agents that Joe Schoen will …
Giants Urged to ‘Prioritize Re-Signing’ of Impending Free Agent Read MorePittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke with reporters on November 28, and he confirmed that Aaron Rodgers will return from injury in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter Chris Adamski shared a video of Tomlin, who …
Steelers Make Final Call on Aaron Rodgers, Several Others vs. Bills Read MoreColorado (3-8, 1-7 Big 12) at Kansas State (5-6, 4-4 Big 12) When/where: 10 a.m. Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium TV/Radio: FS1/850 KOA BetMGM Line: CU +17.5, 51.5 over/under Weather: 38 degrees, cloudy, chance of snow Series History: CU …
CU Buffs vs. Kansas State Wildcats football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions Read MoreGame at a Glance Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes at Kansas State Wildcats Kickoff: 10 a.m. MT Where: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas Capacity: 50,000 (AstroTurf) TV: FS1 Radio: KOA (850 AM/94.1 FM) Odds: Kansas State by 17.5 Series: CU …
CU Buffs focused on finishing strong with road trip to Kansas State Read MoreNew Orleans Saints (2-9) running back Alvin Kamara has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins (4-7), but his designation leaves room for optimism. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, first-year head coach Kellen Moore said the …
Saints Make Final Call on RB Alvin Kamara for Dolphins Game Read MoreThe 22nd Marrakech Film Festival got off to a star-studded start on Friday night with a screening of Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man Wire” attended by Bong Joon Ho, Jenna Ortega, Anya Taylor-Joy and more big names in international cinema. …
Bong Joon Ho, Jenna Ortega and Anya Taylor-Joy Kick Off Marrakech Film Festival in Style: ‘It Has Lived and Breathed International Cinema for the Past 22 Years’ Read More