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Michael McDowell wins 7th career pole position ahead of Pennzoil 400
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Spire Racing's Michael McDowell captured pole position for the seventh time in his career during Saturday's qualifying session for the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. McDowell's previous six poles all came during the 2024 season, his 17th in the Cup Series.,Joey Logano ...
Reports: 49ers bring back FB Kyle Juszczyk on 2-year deal
The San Francisco 49ers are welcoming back nine-time Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk with a two-year, $8 million contract, multiple media outlets reported Saturday morning.,Per ESPN, Juszczyk accepted less than what the Pittsburgh Steelers were offering to return to San Francisco.,The 49ers released...
Christopher Bell eyes 4th straight win; drivers eager for Las Vegas test
LAS VEGAS -- Christopher Bell is seeking a historic fourth consecutive win on Sunday as the NASCAR Cup Series descends on Sin City for the Pennzoil 400.,With a win, Bell would become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win four straight Cup races. Only eight drivers have achieved the fe...
Reports: QB Mac Jones to sign 2-year deal with 49ers
Former first-round draft pick Mac Jones is signing with the San Francisco 49ers, multiple outlets reported.,Jones, 26, chose the 49ers because he wanted the chance to work with head coach Kyle Shanahan, ESPN reported, adding his deal is worth $7 million over two years with $5 million in guarantees.,...
Reports: Falcons land DE Leonard Floyd on 1-year deal
On the same day that Leonard Floyd was released by the San Francisco 49ers, the edge rusher agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, ESPN and NFL.com reported.,Floyd, 32, is headed to his fourth team in four seasons and his fifth NFL team overall.,He lasted just on...
Four teams gain 4 additional picks for 2025 NFL Draft
The Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins each gained a league-high four additional selections in the 2025 NFL Draft based on their losses and signings in last year's free agency period. ,The San Francisco 49ers also received four picks, three of which came through the free agency form...
Super Bowl Window Suddenly Closing for San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are watching their Super Bowl window close, as their roster is only getting older and more expensive while a Brock Purdy extension looms....
49ers reportedly plan to release FB Kyle Juszczyk
Kyle Juszczyk, coming off his ninth consecutive Pro Bowl season, will be released by the San Francisco 49ers, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.,The move will save the 49ers more than $2.9 million toward this year's salary cap. Juszczyk was set to make a $4.1 million base salary in 2025 with...
Reports: Packers reach four-year deals with G Aaron Banks, CB Nate Hobbs
The Green Bay Packers agreed to four-year deals with guard Aaron Banks and cornerback Nate Hobbs, according to multiple reports on Monday.,The deal with former 49er Banks is reportedly for $77 million over four years. Banks, 27, has started 43 of 53 games played in four NFL seasons. He was San Franc...
Reports: Packers reach $77M deal with G Aaron Banks
The Green Bay Packers agreed to a four-year, $77 million deal with free-agent guard Aaron Banks, according to multiple reports on Monday.,Banks, 27, has started 43 of 53 games played in four NFL seasons. He was San Francisco's starting left guard the past three seasons.,Banks started 16 games in 202...
Report: 49ers DT Javon Hargrave to be cut next week
The San Francisco 49ers informed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that he will be released on the first day of the new league year next week, ESPN reported on Thursday.,Hargrave, 32, will test free agency after being cut on Wednesday.,He missed the last 14 games of the 2024 season with a torn right t...
No. 24 Arizona looks to add to rival Arizona State's woes
The last time Arizona State faced rival Arizona, Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley pulled his team off the court in the final minute after double-technical fouls and ejections were assessed to his side's BJ Freeman and the Wildcats' Caleb Love.,No. 24 Arizona (19-10, 13-5 Big 12), which won that heated ...
Deebo Samuel: 'Nothing but love' for 49ers after trade
Deebo Samuel, dealt by the San Francisco 49ers to the Washington Commanders over the weekend, took to social media on Monday to clarify his feelings about his now former team and his conditioning in 2024.,Following a disappointing 2024 season, the veteran wide receiver requested a trade, and the 49e...
Reports: Ex-NFL star Bill Romanowski owes $15.5 million in unpaid taxes
A federal judge in California has ruled that former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski and his wife owe $15.5 million in unpaid taxes, according to multiple outlets, including Sportico.,U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter H. Kang issued a recommendation on the case brought forth by the U.S. Department of Justic...
Reports: Niners to trade WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders
The San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel is getting his wish to be traded.,The 49ers are set to deal the one-time All Pro and Pro Bowl wide receiver to the Washington Commanders for a fifth-round draft pick, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.,Trades cannot be made official until the league's ...
Ex-Texas WR Isaiah Bond targets 40 record: 'Might run a 4.1'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Isaiah Bond is ready to run down records and fly past another former Texas Longhorns wide receiver at the NFL Scouting Combine.,Bond said Friday morning at the Indianapolis Convention Center he is ready to make headlines when wide receiver workouts begin across the street at Lucas Oi...
'Time happens' as 49ers dial up Deebo trade, talk money with QB Brock Purdy
INDIANAPOLIS -- Time off is great, but 49ers general manager John Lynch would prefer not to start vacation mode in January again. ,From the Super Bowl to missing the playoffs, San Francisco had more time than usual to plot a strategy for the upcoming offseason after finishing the 2024 season with a ...
49ers make change at QBs coach, promote Mick Lombardi
In addition to confirming a new set of coordinators Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers promoted Mick Lombardi to quarterbacks coach, replacing Brian Griese in the role.,It was not yet known whether Griese was let go or chose to leave the 49ers on his own. Griese, the quarterbacks coach for the past th...
Christopher Bell takes over late to win at Atlanta
Christopher Bell broke Toyota's 15-race winless streak at Atlanta Motor Speedway by edging Carson Hocevar during an overtime caution Sunday, claiming the NASCAR Cup Series' Ambetter Health 400 in Hampton, Ga.,With three laps to go and Kyle Larson leading, second-place Austin Cindric and Daytona 500 ...
Ryan Blaney leads Penske's strong showing, secures pole at Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. -- Ryan Blaney won his first pole position of the season -- 11th of his career -- Saturday morning at Atlanta Motor Speedway -- his two Team Penske teammates, Austin Cindric and Joey Logano also earning front-of-the-field starts for Sunday's Ambetter Health 400., ,The Penske team -- who...