MICHAEL WAGAMAN
FILE - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The Niners traded away most of their premium picks in next week's drafts in deals that brought them quarterback Trey Lance and star running back Christian McCaffrey. But thank to a slew of compensatory picks gained by developing minority coaches and executives and by losing key free agents, San Francisco has 11 picks overall. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
49ers add more help to already stout defense in NFL draft

By Michael Wagaman Apr. 29, 2023 10:00 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Already armed with a defense that ranked No. 1 overall a

Former football player Joe Staley announces a pick for the San Francisco 49ers during the third round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
49ers trade up for Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown

By Michael Wagaman Apr. 28, 2023 10:58 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With the exception of finding a replacement for kicker

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr celebrates after a touchdown by running back DeAndre Washington during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Raiders confident Carr can win in the cold

Michael Wagaman Dec. 24, 2019 07:08 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Of the many things that must fall their way in order for

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) blocks Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders placed Brown on season-ending injured reserve, one day after the big right tackle was named to his first Pro Bowl. Brown, who this past offseason signed a contract making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history, has missed the past two games because of a pectoral injury after sitting out one game earlier in the season with an ankle injury. “His pec is just not getting any better,” Raiders coach Jon Gruden said Wednesday, Dec. 18. “It’s disappointing. Obviously what he did put on tape was very impressive.” (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Raiders place Pro Bowl tackle Trent Brown on IR

Michael Wagaman Dec. 18, 2019 07:29 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders placed Trent Brown on season-ending

Raiders to give younger players on defense a look

Michael Wagaman Dec. 12, 2019 07:46 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Jon Gruden’s vow to shake things up following three

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) tries to break a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders rookie Josh Jacobs playing with fractured shoulder

By Michael Wagaman Dec. 05, 2019 07:09 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs may make a

Oakland Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as tight end Darren Waller (83) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
With Renfrow ailing, Raiders look to get Waller going again

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 27, 2019 08:48 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — As the Oakland Raiders deal with another blow to their

Raiders cashing in with rookie fullback Alec Ingold

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 20, 2019 07:09 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Alex Ingold has been almost automatic for the Raiders

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley, front, is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Finley struggles again as hapless Bengals drop to 0-10

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 17, 2019 10:04 PM EST
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For a little while, at least, it seemed as if Cincinnati

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs runs with the ball past Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Carr, Jacobs, Crosby help Raiders keep Bengals winless

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 17, 2019 07:53 PM EST
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Maxx Crosby had the best day by a Raiders pass rusher in

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, right, carries as Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) reaches for him during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Healthy and happy, Ferrell starting to pay off for Raiders

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 14, 2019 07:43 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther has

Raiders rookie Mullen prepares for reunion vs. Watson

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 23, 2019 08:27 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders rookie cornerback Trayvon Mullen spent his

Raiders: Jackson may be back but Williams uncertain

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 17, 2019 12:46 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are hopeful of having right guard Gabe

San Francisco 49ers' Marcell Harris, center, celebrates after forcing a fumble by Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. on a punt return, which the 49ers recovered, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
After routing Browns, unbeaten 49ers still looking for more

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 08, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — For a team that hasn't had a winning season since 2013,

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws the ball away as San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa tries to tackle him during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Not much goes right in Browns' 31-3 loss to 49ers

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 08, 2019 01:47 AM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns punted on their first series. It was

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers stay perfect, dominate Mayfield, Browns in 31-3 win

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 07, 2019 11:23 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Richard Sherman has a strong message for anyone still

Bryson DeChambeau shoots 64 to take Safeway Open lead

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 27, 2019 09:13 PM EDT
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau hasn't had much chance to get familiar with his

Andrew Landry putts on the seventh green of the Silverado Resort North Course during the first round of the Safeway Open PGA golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Napa, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Scott, Landry share first-round lead at Safeway Open

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 26, 2019 09:34 PM EDT
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Slow starts plagued Adam Scott last season, a prime reason the

Justin Thomas chips the ball onto the third green of the Silverado Resort North Course during the pro-am event of the Safeway Open PGA golf tournament Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Napa, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Justin Thomas ready for fresh start on PGA Tour

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 25, 2019 09:21 PM EDT
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Thomas didn't get much rest during the four weeks between

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders center Richie Incognito stretches during NFL football training camp in Napa, Calif. Guard Richie Incognito returns to the Raiders after missing two games for a suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Suspension over, Richie Incognito rejoins Raiders

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 18, 2019 07:51 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders left guard Richie Incognito practiced for the