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49ers clear Kittle in Achilles comeback, McCaffrey also returns to practice
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (568+ words) SANTA CLARA – A sweet sense of normalcy and regular-season intensity returned to the 49ers’ offense Sunday, four days before the preseason concludes. First, tight end George Kittle practiced for the first time since his Achilles tear in January’s wild-card playoff win…...
USC coach Lincoln Riley has everything needed for a CFP berth; now, he needs to deliver
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (749+ words) Welcome to the first installment of a Hotline series examining head coaches under various forms of pressure in the 2026 season. USC’s new football facility cost more than $200 million, covers 160,000 square feet and has two full-size fields. The three-story complex has…...
Kurtenbach: George Kittle’s impossible return makes no sense. Of course it doesn’t
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (830+ words) SANTA CLARA — Normal human anatomy dictates that a ruptured Achilles tendon requires a year of quiet contemplation and monotonous rehabilitation, and perhaps as much as an 18-month timeline before you even think about looking like your old self on the…...
Big 12 forecast: BYU, Houston, Texas Tech and Arizona top our projections for the conference race
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (362+ words) With season openers fast approaching, the legal system is grinding away to determine the fate of five-for-five seniors attempting to gain another year of eligibility. Each day, it seems, there’s a stay. Or an injunction. Or a restraining order. It’s…...
Prep football preview: St. Vincent embracing new challenges in tougher league
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (711+ words) The Press Democrat is previewing the upcoming high school football season for local teams. Here’s a look at St. Vincent. Last season: 11-2, tied for 1st in Redwood Empire Conference Bay division, lost in North Coast Section Division 5 title game Head coach:…...
Prep football preview: With loaded roster, expectations are sky high for Cardinal Newman
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (597+ words) The Press Democrat is previewing the upcoming high school football season for local teams. Here’s a look at Cardinal Newman. Last season: 11-2, 1st in Redwood Empire Conference Adobe division, lost in North Coast Section Division 1 title game Head coach: Kenny McMillan…...
Prep football preview: Despite high roster turnover, American Canyon looks to compete in new league
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (573+ words) The Press Democrat is previewing the upcoming high school football season for local teams. Here’s a look at American Canyon. Last season: 9-2, 1st in Redwood Empire Conference Valley division, lost in 1st round of North Coast Section Division 2 playoffs Head coach: Marcellus…...
Stanford’s defense takes on a new attitude under ex-NFL coordinator Kris Richard
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (594+ words) STANFORD — First-year Stanford coach Tavita Pritchard has spent most of his football life thinking about offense. During the Cardinal’s preseason practices, though, the former Stanford quarterback and offensive coordinator says he keeps looking across the field at a defense flying…...
Mailbag: Future schedules for Oregon, Washington and USC; playoff expansion; my AP ballot; a PR nightmare and loads more
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1770+ words) The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to [email protected] and include “mailbag” in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline. Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. In case you missed it,…...
Prep football preview: Ukiah hopes to keep ascending with collection of key returners
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (569+ words) The Press Democrat is previewing the upcoming high school football season for local teams. Here’s a look at Ukiah. Last season: 8-5, tied for 1st in the Redwood Empire Conference Bay division, lost in North Coast Section Division 3 title game Head coach:…...