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San Francisco 49ers' Mitch Wishnowsky (6) and Robbie Gould (9) celebrate a field goal kicked by Wishnowsky in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers sign Gould to new deal, place him on COVID-19 list

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2020 05:38 PM EST

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 06:41 PM EST
The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. ...

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 03:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, file photo, the Buffalo Bills and the Arizona Cardinals compete during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. The San Francisco 49ers are set to embark on an unusual three-week road trip after being kicked out of their stadium and practice facility because of strict new COVID-19 protocols in their home county in Northern California. The Niners will fly to Arizona, where they will practice, live and play their next two games after Santa Clara County imposed a three-week ban on games and practices for contact sports. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
49ers to finish season playing home games in Arizona

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2020 06:12 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) manages to elude the tackle of Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Washington leads NFC East after gritty 23-15 win over 49ers

By David Brandt Dec. 13, 2020 08:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 file photo, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister greets fans as he arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Straight Outta Compton" at the Microsoft Theater. Tommy “Tiny” Lister, a former wrestler who was known for his Deebo character in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 62. Lister manager, Cindy Cowan, said Lister was found unconscious in his home in Marina Del Rey, California, on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. He was pronounced dead at the scene. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File)
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' dies

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Dec. 10, 2020 10:03 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) is hugged by teammates after making the game-winning field goal as time expires during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. San Francisco won 23-20. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Homeless 49ers get key win before extended trip

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 03:43 PM EST

AP source: 49ers cleared of COVID-19 violations

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2020 08:18 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have been cleared of any potential violations of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols following a positive test from...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. A person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that Tomlin has been fined $100,000 and the club $250,000 because coaches improperly wore facial coverings last Sunday. The person said Friday, Nov. 6 that Tomlin and the Steelers were disciplined because members of the coaching staff were “not wearing face coverings at all times on the sidelines.” (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
AP source: NFL probe 49ers for possible COVID violations

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2020 02:29 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers fumbles the ball as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings' D.J. Wonnum during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers head to San Francisco for another matchup with 49ers

By Barry Wilner Nov. 04, 2020 12:55 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 test

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2020 11:33 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jimmy Garoppolo set to return from injury for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 09, 2020 06:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jacksonville Jaguars are going with another college journeyman and sixth-round draft pick as their backup quarterback. General manager Dave Caldwell and coach Doug Marrone kept rookie Jake Luton to play behind Gardner Minshew as they finalized their 53-man roster Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. They cut veteran Mike Glennon and waived Josh Dobbs. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) gets a hand on defensive end Dee Ford (55) during drills at NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascareñas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
49ers aim to use pain of Super Bowl loss for fuel in 2020

By Josh Dubow Aug. 27, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Jets' Chris Hogan makes a catch during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Replacing an NFL player because of injury or play usually is as easy as a phone call and a plane ride. Chris Hogan only had to travel 30 minutes from Wyckoff, New Jersey, to the New York Jets' facility in Florham Park when he got the call. He agreed to terms Aug. 16, went through testing and signed on Wednesday before his first practice. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
ON FOOTBALL: Planning, patience a must to replace players

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 27, 2020 11:03 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85), left, gets low for a block during a drill at the NFL Training Camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascarenas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Kittle extension completes successful offseason for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 15, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries for a touchdown in front of New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
NFL training camps opening with eye on baseball, babysitting

By Barry Wilner Jul. 28, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

Update on the latest sports

Jun. 20, 2020 12:49 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS AP source: MLB spring training sites close amid virus worry UNDATED (AP) — Every team in Major...