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San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey stands on the sideline during practice on August 7, 2018.

San Francisco 49ers: Mike McGlinchey excited for test against Von Miller

SANTA CLARA — Heading into the 2018 season, the San Francisco 49ers…

 

Khalil Mack and Von Miller are two of the best pass rushers in the league. Who gets the advantage today when their teams meet? (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner; Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS )

Mack, Miller highlight AFC West showdown

ALAMEDA — Rookie offensive coordinator Todd Downing has been preparing for the…

 

Eric Reid (35) and Reuben Foster (56) returned to the practice field on Wednesday. (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner)

5 takeaways from the 49ers sloppy preseason loss

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers lost to the Denver Broncos on Saturday.…

 

Latavius Murray reaches over the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter. (Aleah Fajardo/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Ground game, defense carry Raiders past Broncos and into first place

OAKLAND — With the Oakland Raiders facing the stingiest pass defense in the…

Latavius Murray reaches over the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter. (Aleah Fajardo/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Derek Carr refused to let the Denver Broncos’ secondary goad him into a war of words. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Carr calm as ever Denver’s talented and confident defense looms

In the lead up to the biggest game of Derek Carr’s life…

Derek Carr refused to let the Denver Broncos’ secondary goad him into a war of words. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)
The San Francisco Zoo named a hippo (not pictured) after Bruce Bochy, left, last week. Bochy took that moment to teach the media a wildlife lesson. (Chris Carlson, Michael Sohn/AP)

Bruce Bochy admires killer instinct of hippopotamus namesake

It’s the question dominating the sports discussion in the Bay Area: How…

The San Francisco Zoo named a hippo (not pictured) after Bruce Bochy, left, last week. Bochy took that moment to teach the media a wildlife lesson. (Chris Carlson, Michael Sohn/AP)
Trent Baalke and Colin Kaepernick walk together during the 2014 training camp, happier times for the 49ers. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

Niners, Kap stuck with each other for now

SANTA CLARA — After months of trade talk and speculation, Colin Kaepernick…

Trent Baalke and Colin Kaepernick walk together during the 2014 training camp, happier times for the 49ers. (Jeff Chiu/AP)
Hulk Hogan, center, whose given name is Terry Bollea, walks out of the Pinellas County courthouse with his attorneys in St. Petersburg, Fla. A jury sided with Hogan and awarded him $115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. (Tamara Lush/AP)

Hulk Hogan jury to Gawker: Pay up, brother

American icon/disgrace Hulk Hogan won his case on Friday against Gawker Media…

Hulk Hogan, center, whose given name is Terry Bollea, walks out of the Pinellas County courthouse with his attorneys in St. Petersburg, Fla. A jury sided with Hogan and awarded him $115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. (Tamara Lush/AP)
Former Cal running back CJ Anderson thought he would be spending his winters in Miami. But the Broncos matched the Dolphins' offer sheet, so Anderson will remain in the mountains. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Former Cal RB ‘surprised’ to return to Broncos

The Raiders announced Tuesday they re-signed wide receiver Andre Holmes. The contract…

Former Cal running back CJ Anderson thought he would be spending his winters in Miami. But the Broncos matched the Dolphins' offer sheet, so Anderson will remain in the mountains. (David Zalubowski/AP)
The Denver Broncos are mulling replacing the newly retired Peyton Manning with disgruntled 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick. The Niners braintrust should accept the picks and not let John Elway hear them laughing from Santa Clara. (Jack Dempsey/AP)

Kap (LOL!) to Denver? Opens door for Goff

Excuse me for stifling a laugh and tweeting a LOL emoji. But…

The Denver Broncos are mulling replacing the newly retired Peyton Manning with disgruntled 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick. The Niners braintrust should accept the picks and not let John Elway hear them laughing from Santa Clara. (Jack Dempsey/AP)
What really happened between Peyton Manning and a female trainer on a now-scandalous day at the University of Tennessee? Most likely, we’ll never truly know. But that won’t slow the masses from playing judge and jury with Manning’s legacy. (Mark Humphrey/1997 AP)

Manning case: Why assume when you don’t know?

In a country where only 19 percent of working-age Americans have four-year…

What really happened between Peyton Manning and a female trainer on a now-scandalous day at the University of Tennessee? Most likely, we’ll never truly know. But that won’t slow the masses from playing judge and jury with Manning’s legacy. (Mark Humphrey/1997 AP)
The 49ers announced Thursday the appointment of Al Guido as team president and Paraag Maathe as executive vice president of football operations, chief strategy officer and a managing partner. (Eric Risberg/AP)

Will management reshuffling lead to more 49ers drama?

In the curious and ambiguous world of 49ers management, CEO Jed York…

The 49ers announced Thursday the appointment of Al Guido as team president and Paraag Maathe as executive vice president of football operations, chief strategy officer and a managing partner. (Eric Risberg/AP)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds the Lombardi Trophy during a parade for the NFL football Super Bowl champions, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Manning alleged assault cited in suit

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is mentioned in the…

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds the Lombardi Trophy during a parade for the NFL football Super Bowl champions, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos fans cheer as they await the start of a victory rally on Tuesday in Denver to celebrate the team’s win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (Brennan Linsley/AP)

Denver celebrates as Elway plots repeat

DENVER — It took John Elway 15 years to experience a parade…

Broncos fans cheer as they await the start of a victory rally on Tuesday in Denver to celebrate the team’s win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (Brennan Linsley/AP)
Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning, left, and Brock Osweiler warm up before Super Bowl 50 on Sunday in Santa Clara. (Julie Jacobson/AP)

Is Osweiler heir to Manning?

One of the biggest winners from the Super Bowl didn't even take…

Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning, left, and Brock Osweiler warm up before Super Bowl 50 on Sunday in Santa Clara. (Julie Jacobson/AP)
Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller, right, celebrates after a play during the Denver Broncos’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. (Ben Margot/AP)

Super Bowl MVP Miller about to cash in

On top of his game and now the world, Von Miller’s docket…

Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller, right, celebrates after a play during the Denver Broncos’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. (Ben Margot/AP)
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates after intercepting a pass from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the AFC Championship game on Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Defense, ball control can send Manning off in glory

It’s as if the game already has been played. As if the…

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates after intercepting a pass from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the AFC Championship game on Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (Charlie Riedel/AP)
Super Bowl City took place in San Francisco. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Super Bowl 50: Complex, polarizing

Seems El Niño and Mother Nature snuck off on a tryst, leaving…

Super Bowl City took place in San Francisco. (Charlie Riedel/AP)
Demaryius Thomas and Antonio Smith have had to overcome personal obstacles to get to the Super Bowl 50. (AP)

Broncos forced to overcome tumultuous upbringings

A letter from the president. So few are sent. Katrina Smith had…

Demaryius Thomas and Antonio Smith have had to overcome personal obstacles to get to the Super Bowl 50. (AP)
Ron Rivera and Gary Kubiak will match wits in Super Bowl 50 after overcome long odds to make it here. (Michael Conroy/AP, Chuck Burton/AP)

Rivera, Kubiak: Profiles in survivalism

Not long ago, not long ago at all, the circumstances were aligned…

Ron Rivera and Gary Kubiak will match wits in Super Bowl 50 after overcome long odds to make it here. (Michael Conroy/AP, Chuck Burton/AP)