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

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 - 1h

Warner Bros. shakes up studio leadership amid film underperformance

The move comes as the Warner film studio faces pressure to increase its profitability. The exiting executives, Josh Goldstine and Andrew Cripps, were not in charge of picking movies.

Los Angeles Times - 19h

Phillips 66 to Buy EPIC NGL for $2.2 Billion

Phillips 66 will buy EPIC NGL for $2.2 billion to help the Houston oil refiner grow its Permian midstream business.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Sources: Amad agrees new Man United contract

Manchester United have agreed terms on a new contract for Amad Diallo, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - 3h

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 - 12h

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 - 18h

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 - 1d

Late Night Jokes Its Way From Canada to the ‘Gulf of America’

“We have been so concerned about all the scary things that Trump’s going to do, we forgot he’s also going to do some really stupid things,” Desi Lydic said on “The Daily Show.”

The New York Times - 1d

Britain’s retail ‘boomer’ chains are making a comeback

Youth is wasted on the young with 160-year-old Next showing a steady cash flow despite rising costs

Financial Times - 1d

McDonald’s new McValue menu foreshadows cheaper fast food elsewhere — and more struggles for chains, analysts say

After fast-food chains tried to win over inflation-weary customers with discounts last year, McDonald’s Corp. kicked off 2025 with yet another deal, launching its new “McValue” menu intended to ...

MarketWatch - 1d

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 - 1d

More dangerous winds expected in California

As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.

CBS News - 1d

Ashton Jeanty's Heisman Trophy loss prompts 'voter fraud' joke from Idaho Gov. Brad Little

Travis Hunter beat Jeanty out in a tight Heisman Trophy race

CBS Sports - 1d

Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...

ESPN - 1d

Warner on Gabbard meeting: 'I had questions going in. I have questions coming out'

Sen. Mark Warner (Va.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that his meeting with former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) has left him with more questions as she looks to win ...

The Hill - 1d

Spurs trigger extension in Son contract until 2026

Tottenham Hotspur trigger an option to extend forward Son Heung-min's contract by a year, until the summer of 2026.

BBC News - 2d

ZKcandy raises $4M for its gaming-focused Layer 2 chain

ZKcandy has closed a $4 million private round of funding to put towards building an ecosystem around its gaming-focused Layer 2 chain.

VentureBeat - 2d

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 - 2d

Cruz Hewitt unfazed by hype and Kyrgios jokes before Australian Open

Cruz, 16, is the son of former world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt and will play Nikoloz Basilashvili in a closely watched qualifier. The teenager long ago outgrew his legendary father, has been prominent at ...

The Guardian - 3d

Geno Smith hit $6 million in contract escalators on Sunday

The Seahawks were out of playoff chances heading into Week 18, but they still had a shot to end the year with 10 wins and quarterback Geno Smith did his all to get the team to double digits.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Sushi chain pays $1.3 million for motorcycle-sized tuna at Tokyo auction

A bluefin tuna sold for more than $1.3 million at an annual fish auction in Tokyo, in what organizers said was the second-highest bid since the event began in 1999.

NBC News - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025

We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Wired - 3d

Vikes buy 1,900 tickets for Ford Field showdown

The Vikings purchased roughly 1,900 tickets for Sunday's winner-take-all NFC North matchup against the Lions, then offered them to team-based stakeholders.

ESPN - 4d

Rangers Reportedly Looking To Unload Contracts With Hopes Of Acquiring A Star Player

Here's an inside look on what Chris Drury has planned for the Rangers.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Brock Purdy Extension Talks Highlight Tricky NFL QB Market

Brock Purdy is in the line for the largest raise in NFL history. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who will enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, is slated to make a base salary ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

No progress on Liverpool contract - Salah

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says there has been no progress on extending his contract - and a breakthrough is "far away".

BBC News - 5d

DFDS signs contract to operate ferry service in Jersey

Yahoo News - 5d

Celtic in pre-contract talks with Arsenal's Tierney

Celtic hold talks to re-sign former defender Kieran Tierney on a pre-contract deal from Arsenal.

BBC News - 5d

Why the Pro Bowl incentive in Zack Baun's contract made him laugh

Zack Baun took a glance at the contract his agent and the Eagles agreed on back in March and saw one thing in there that made him laugh.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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 - 6d

These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024

Wendy's, Applebee's and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Inside Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes hosting prep: Getting sage advice and testing jokes around L.A.

On Jan. 5, Glaser will make history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo, and there is no telling who will be in her comedic crosshairs.

Los Angeles Times - 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