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Three teams sweep openers at IEM Cologne
Complexity Gaming, 9z Team and Team Liquid were the lone sides that swept their opening matches by 2-0 scores on Wednesday in the play-in competition for the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne in Germany.,Sixteen teams are involved in the double-elimination play-in stage of the $1 million Counter-Strike:...
49ers sign WR Jontre Kirklin, RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn
The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Jontre Kirklin and running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn to one-year deals on Wednesday.,Kirklin, 25, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals in 2022 after five seasons at LSU. He joined the New Orleans Saints' practice squad in 2023 ...
Top NFL Players Snubbed From NFL 100 List
The NFL Top 100 list always finds a way to create controversy, but these five players were dramatically snubbed from this year's list....
49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) won't play in preseason
Christian McCaffrey won't play this preseason for the San Francisco 49ers as he recovers from a calf strain.,McCaffrey strained the calf on Sunday and had to sit out team drills. When the Niners practiced Tuesday, McCaffrey did not participate, leading coach Kyle Shanahan to confirm the injury.,The ...
Reports: 49ers grant WR Brandon Aiyuk permission to seek trade
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk received permission from the 49ers to seek a trade, a significant development signaling contract talks are unlikely to be resolved with the 26-year-old in San Francisco. ,According to multiple reports, the 49ers cleared the way for Aiyuk to negotiate with other teams -- a...
NFL Contract Holdouts Get Uglier As Preseason Football Heats Up
NFL Preseason is here, and there are still a handful of high-profile contract holdouts across the league. These situations become more awkward as real games approach....
49ers sign OL Pat Elflein to 1-year contract
Offensive lineman Pat Elflein signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Elflein, who last played in an NFL game in 2022. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in July 2023 before being placed on injured reserve the following month. ,Elfl...
NFL adjusts rule to address 'cheat motion'
The NFL has adjusted the rulebook for 2024 to hinder so-called "speed motion" -- "cheat motion" to its detractors, NBC Sports' Pro Football Talk reported Thursday.,The pre-snap technique showed up in the NFL last season, with offensive players who are in motion gathering their momentum by leaning to...
Brandon Aiyuk Next Team Odds: New favorite emerges
As Brandon Aiyuk's "hold-in" at the San Francisco 49ers' training camp drags on, a new favorite has emerged should the team change its stance about not trading the disgruntled wide receiver.,Aiyuk reported to camp to avoid daily fines and according to coach Kyle Shanahan is doing everything -- excep...
2024 NFL Preseason Power Rankings: Top Five NFL Teams Heading Into 2024 Preseason
NFL preseason kicks off this week, so we ranked the top 5 NFL teams heading into the 2024 season, headlined by the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs....
49ers place holdout LT Trent Williams on did not report list
Left tackle Trent Williams was placed on the did not report list on Thursday as the San Francisco 49ers began training camp without their premier offensive lineman. ,Under terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the 49ers can fine Williams $50,000 per absence during camp. ,Williams, an 11-time...
49ers All-Pro LT Trent Williams a no-show due to contract issues
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is a training-camp holdout due to contract issues, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.,Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, is owed $74.76 million over the next three seasons but none of the money is guaranteed. He is entering the fourth sea...
49ers GM: Brandon Aiyuk to report, remain 'integral part of team'
49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is reporting for the start of training camp and expected to practice with the team, general manager John Lynch said Tuesday. ,The reigning NFC champions and Aiyuk are locked in a contract stalemate. NFL Network reported the last "meaningful negotiations" took place ...
Cloud9 move into first place at LCS Summer Split
Cloud9 stayed undefeated at the League Championship Series Summer Split, blanking 100 Thieves 2-0 on Sunday to slide ahead of Team Liquid atop the standings in group play.,At 4-0, Cloud9 join Liquid as the only remaining unbeaten teams. Cloud9 are in the top spot of the standings by virtue of a bett...
Tadej Pogacar extends Tour de France lead in Stage 19
Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar strengthened his hold on the race with a solo victory Friday in Stage 19.,The 25-year-old Slovenian used his climbing skills to finish the 145-kilometer Alpine trek from Embrun to Isola 2000 a full 21 seconds ahead of American Matteo Jorgenson and 40 seconds in fr...
Top Three Trade Landing Spots for San Francisco 49ers Receiver Brandon Aiyuk
Thee San Francisco 49ers reportedly do not want to trade Brandon Aiyuk. But if they do, these three teams make the most sense as trade partners....
Report: WR Brandon Aiyuk requests trade from 49ers
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk officially requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers after failing to come to terms on a contract extension, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,The report comes one week before the 49ers open training camp. Aiyuk did not participate in the team's offseason program and ski...
Roger Goodell: NFL to fight Sunday Ticket ruling; open to private equity ownership
Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL plan a renewed fight in a court ruling over the league Sunday Ticket plan that could result in a damages toll over $14 billion. ,Goodell underscored the path to further litigation the NFL plans to take in response to the class-action verdict from a Los Angeles ...
Free agent S Tashaun Gipson Sr. suspended six games
NFL free agent safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. was suspended six games by the NFL on Tuesday after violating the league's performance-enhancing substance abuse policy.,The suspension will not go into effect until the regular season, if and when Gipson signs with a team. The former Pro Bowler in 2014, whil...
Cloud9, FlyQuest sweep LCS Summer Split matches
Cloud9 and FlyQuest cruised to 2-0 wins on Friday during Week 3 of the League Championship Series Summer Split.,Cloud9 improved to 3-0 by sweeping Shopify Rebellion, while FlyQuest took down Dignitas to move to 2-1.,Eight teams are fighting for six spots in the double-elimination playoff bracket. Th...