SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When (or if?) the 49ers regain some equilibrium after these last few rocky weeks, George Kittle will be one of the
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Dodgers’ Lux’s Swing Revolution: A Stronger Approach to Hitting Has Transformed the Infielder into a Powerhouse, Paying Dividends at the Plate
LOS ANGELES — In order to let go, Gavin Lux decided to let it rip. From his inner depths, the second baseman for the Los
Caught Looking: George Kirby’s command, Heliot Ramos’ approach, Tyler Glasnow’s targets
Now that the MLB trade deadline has passed, it is a fantastic moment to focus on the smaller stories and topics that do not become
Niners and Steelers Strike Trade Talks: Aiyuk on the Table as San Francisco Seeks a Wide Receiver in Return, with Pittsburgh Emerging as a Potential Suitor
By Dianna Russini, Matt Barrows and Mike DeFabo According to league sources who spoke with The Athletic on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San
Safety Spree for the 49ers: George Odum’s Dual Picks at Camp Suggest the San Francisco Defense Is on the Rise, with the Veteran Safety Proving His Worth
CAPTAIN SANTA CLARA: Over the previous two seasons, San Francisco 49ers defensive back George Odum has led the NFL in special teams tackles while he
‘The Playcallers’ Bonus Batch: Texans QBs coach Jerrod Johnson on CJ Stroud’s rookie year
The Playcallers audio episodes from the previous year’s series were made available as a “Bonus Batch” by The Athletic this week. These abridged interview-style episodes
Browns’ Brandon Gamble: Aiyuk Move Reveals Desperate Bid for Immediate Contender Status in Cleveland, Showing the Urgency of the AFC North Squad to Boost its Offense
If the Cleveland Browns really want wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, they can get him. They’ll have to commit major future resources to Aiyuk and his
MLB Loses a Trailblazer: Billy Bean, 60, Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy as a Pioneer for LGBTQ Inclusion and a Former Major League Star
After a year-long fight with acute myeloid leukemia, Billy Bean, a former big league player who pioneered efforts to change MLB’s relationship with the LGBTQ
Aiyuk: 49ers’ Undone Dream: Trading the Receiver Would Mark a Catastrophic Failure for San Francisco on Multiple Fronts, Undoing Years of Work in Drafting, Developing and Keeping the Young Star
CAPTAIN SANTA CLARA: How futile that would be. From Brandon Aiyuk’s cryptic remarks in the spring to the harsh clarity of the current position, there
Stepping Up: Russell Wilson’s Impressive Recovery Journey
PATROBE, PA — As he continues to heal from a calf injury, Russell Wilson, the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, put in a notably higher