The San Francisco 49ers weren’t far from putting the finishing touches on a trade involving Jimmy Garoppolo before the quarterback’s shoulder surgery derailed negotiations, according to general manager John Lynch. “I felt we were close in some discussions and then the decision was made to have surgery and it brought …
Up and downs, good and bad, unifying weirdos
Morning all. One thing I didn’t mention yesterday is that beating West Ham ensures European football for next season. When this campaign began, I think the general consensus was that qualification for the Europa League was a minimum requirement to demonstrate progress and to show we’re going in the right …
If Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Texas will completely ban abortion
Support journalism like this that informs you of what breaking national news means for Texas. Donate now and join as a Texas Tribune member. According to a draft opinion obtained by Politico, the U.S. Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade, reversing nearly 50 years of constitutional protection for …
Raiders Offseason: Assessing The New Wide Receiver Room
Entering the offseason yet again, the wide receiver position was a position of need for the Las Vegas Raiders. In what seemed like a yearly tradition, the draft and free agency were both considered as possible avenues for obtaining the elusive number one receiver. Rest assured, that’s not an issue …
Jimmy Garoppolo trade talkes broke down over shoulder surgery
The San Francisco 49ers remain in an awkward situation with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, one that apparently came about because of Garoppolo’s shoulder issues. 49ers GM John Lynch said Monday on KNBR that he felt the team had been “close” to trading Garoppolo up until the quarterback underwent shoulder surgery. At …
Report: Lions offered first and third-round picks for 49ers’ Deebo Samuel
Multiple big-name wide receivers were traded during the 2022 NFL Draft, but All-Pro offensive weapon Deebo Samuel was not among them despite his much-publicized desire to leave the San Francisco 49ers while in the final year of his rookie contract so he can sign a massive extension elsewhere. Following the …
Riders Republic Season 2: Showdown is Available Now
Get ready to throw down in Showdown, the new season of Riders Republic, is available now for all players on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Season 2 introduces the Showdown multiplayer game mode, Wheeling mode for bikes, the Showdown arena, new mass races, and more. Plus, with the new …
49ers Failed To Solve Key Roster Issues During The NFL Draft
When the 2022 NFL Draft began, the San Francisco 49ers were without a first-round pick. However, this was because they traded it last year to move up, drafting quarterback Trey Lance with their 2021 pick. But San Francisco could have gotten a first-round pick in this year’s draft. They had …
MARTIN SAMUEL: Why Karim Benzema is thriving in his 30s… and why would Pep walk away from Man City?
MARTIN SAMUEL: Why brilliant Karim Benzema is thriving in his thirties… PLUS, it can’t get better than competing against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool for trophies – so why would Pep Guardiola walk away from Man City? Karim Benzema kept his Real Madrid side in the Champions League semi-finals The striker, 34, …
Raiders Draft: Thoughts By Black Hole Banter On 2022 Class
The Las Vegas Raiders have just finished conducting their first draft with Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler at the helm, and while we won’t know how this class turns out for a few years, that doesn’t mean we can’t take anything away from the weekend. Admittedly, it’s hard to get …
A look at which NBA team had the most painful first-round exit
As I have written before about March Madness, every team except the champion loses their last game. In March Madness, 52 of the 68 teams in The Dance have their season ended by the Sunday of the first weekend. In the NBA, it is a slower process, but we are …
Carlos Hernandez tapped as Sul Ross State University interim president
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Texas State University System on Monday named Carlos Hernandez, Sam Houston State University’s chief financial officer, to become interim president of Sul Ross State University next month. Carlos Hernandez. …