49ers Critical Season

Will the 49ers turn to a familiar face for their next defensive coordinator?

Coach Kyle Shanahan is looking for his fourth DC in as many years. Who's on the 49ers' short list?

ESPN - 2d

Alexander-Arnold criticism a 'compliment' - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said the criticism Trent Alexander-Arnold has faced in the last week is a "compliment" of his quality.

ESPN - 2d

Fact-checking criticism of California Democrats over fires

The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.

BBC News - 2d

Trump declines to criticize Supreme Court after justices greenlight sentencing

President-elect Trump responded to the Supreme Court’s decision allowing his hush money criminal case sentencing to move forward by not criticizing the justices, instead going after his trial ...

The Hill - 5d

49ers interview Saleh, Townsend for defensive coordinator job

The San Francisco 49ers completed interviews with two external candidates for the open defensive coordinator job.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

49ers plan to release Hargrave but not Deebo

The 49ers said Wednesday they plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave with a post-June 1 designation, but that wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is not going anywhere.

ESPN - 5d

U.S. Declares Genocide in Sudan. Critics Say Biden Acted Too Late.

Tens of thousands of people have been killed in months of fighting that has led to a famine.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Ramping up criticism of Israel, Pope Francis calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’

Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave “very serious and shameful”.

NBC News - 6d

Carter funeral brings Trump together with presidents he's criticized

President-elect Trump will join the other four living American presidents Thursday at former President Carter’s funeral service in Washington, putting him side by side with Democratic predecessors ...

The Hill - 6d

Prominent Vietnamese lawyer goes on trial for allegedly criticizing top judge on Facebook

A prominent Vietnamese lawyer has gone on trial for Facebook posts that allegedly criticized the country's former top judge

ABC News - 6d

49ers motivated to get Purdy's deal done quickly

49ers general manager John Lynch, coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy have made it clear that they intend to reach an agreement with the hope that it will be done sooner than later.

ESPN - 6d

Blinken and French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland

In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald J. Trump to power, but said their countries would try to maintain strong ties.

The New York Times - 6d

Lynch confirms 49ers' plan to release Hargrave in offseason

John Lynch confirmed the San Francisco 49ers' plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave after June 1.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is coming under criticism for being on a trip out of the country as wildfires rip through parts of the Southern California city. President-elect Trump adviser ...

The Hill - 6d

Source: Sorensen out as DC amid 49ers' revamp

The 49ers removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator Tuesday night but hope to retain him in a different post, a source said.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Biden says he hasn't decided on preemptive pardons for Trump critics

President Biden said in a new interview that he had not yet decided whether to issue preemptive pardons to critics of President-elect Trump, such as former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) or Anthony ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Warner jokes Purdy will buy chains, cars with expected 49ers contract

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner made fun of teammate Brock Purdy over the potentially massive contract extension the quarterback may sign this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Identifying what went wrong for 49ers in disastrous 2024 season

Matt Maiocco identifies the reasons, for which there were many, as to what went wrong for the San Francisco 49ers in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Ditching of Facebook factcheckers a ‘major step back’ for public discourse, critics say

Mark Zuckerberg’s decision regarding Meta platforms condemned as ‘a full bending of the knee’ to Donald Trump. Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to ditch factcheckers on Facebook and “prioritise free ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Greenlaw's 49ers future in doubt after ominous social media posts

Dre Greenlaw's future with the San Francisco 49ers is in doubt after social media posts hinted at the linebacker's possible departure in free agency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Could 49ers firing Schneider signal a fresh start for Moody?

Matt Maiocco breaks down what the San Francisco 49ers firing special teams coordinator Brian Schneider on Monday could mean for struggling kicker Jake Moody.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Purdy wants likely 49ers contract extension done quickly, quietly

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy is heading into his impending 49ers contract extension negotiations with heightened urgency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Another sign 49ers' 2025 schedule should help them bounce back

The San Francisco 49ers' 2025 schedule provides reason for hope following a disappointing 2024 season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Report: Jets request interview with 49ers QB coach Griese

The New York Jets reportedly want to interview another San Francisco 49ers assistant for their vacant head coach position.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Trump critic named new Washington archbishop

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, a critic of President-elect Trump, was named the new archbishop of Washington on Monday. Pope Francis named McElroy, who is the bishop of San Diego, to replace Cardinal ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

What Dobbs seeks in free agency after historic 49ers start

Joshua Dobbs simply wants a chance to compete for a starting quarterback job or the primary backup role, and it's unclear if the 49ers offer him that opportunity.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Emmanuel Macron joins growing criticism of Elon Musk in Europe

French president accuses world’s richest man of intervening directly in continent’s democratic processes. Emmanuel Macron has added his voice to a growing chorus of European criticism of Elon Musk, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Where 49ers will pick in 2025 NFL Draft after season-ending loss

Here's where the 49ers will pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after San Francisco's disappointing campaign ended with a 47-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Jennings ejected from 49ers-Cardinals game for two fights

For the second consecutive game, Jauan Jennings was involved in altercations with opposing defensive backs. This time, he was ejected.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Tom Johnson, Minimalist Composer and Village Voice Critic, Dies at 85

He charted the rise of musical minimalism on New York’s downtown scene in the 1970s. He later gained notice for abstract works of his own.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

JJ Redick Responds to Criticism From Charles Barkley

The Lakers coach said he was unfazed by the TNT analyst’s comments.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Chess: jeans-clad Carlsen defies critics to share Blitz with Nepomniachtchi

The world No 1 withdrew from the World Rapid then came back for the Blitz, where he shared the title when Fide agreed to stop play after three games of a shootout. Magnus Carlsen completed a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

49ers star Deebo reveals his votes for NFL MVP, OPOY awards

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel revealed his votes for NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Musk defends demonetizing critics' content on X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk defended his move to demonetize his critics' content on his social platform X and maintained the decision did not violate free speech. "The first amendment is protection ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Why Whitner believes 49ers made mistake playing Purdy vs. Lions

Donte Whitner explains why the 49ers made a mistake playing quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco's 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night at Levi's Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

49ers overreactions: Is Purdy really worth top-dollar contract?

Matt Maiocco sifts through fan reactions -- and overreactions -- after the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 loss.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics

Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’. Leila de Lima, one of fiercest critics of the former Philippine president Rodrigo ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1