JANIE McCAULEY
San Francisco Giants coach Alyssa Nakken speaks to reporters at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. Nakken is the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
SF's Nakken embraces role as first MLB female coach

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 06, 2020 09:35 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken stole a quick glance out a window high above

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) rolls out during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Rodgers again falls short of another Super Bowl appearance

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 19, 2020 11:25 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — These playoff defeats when he is oh so close sting a

Giants make Alyssa Nakken first female major league coach

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 16, 2020 07:40 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach on a major

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) stiff arms Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Garoppolo, 49ers have no room for error chasing NFC top seed

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 15, 2019 10:07 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco

Atlanta Falcons' Olamide Zaccheaus (17) celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Matt Ryan, Falcons rally in final seconds, stun 49ers 29-22

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 15, 2019 08:18 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Matt Ryan outshined his former offensive coordinator

Houston Astros' Michael Brantley, right, is congratulated by George Springer after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
A's hold off Houston 7-6 in a home run derby with 10 homers

By Janie Mccauley Aug. 16, 2019 12:55 AM EDT
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bob Melvin walked in after the game and had a little fun,

CORRECTS TO NANCY GOFF-File-This April 29, 2016, file photo shows California's Jared Goff posing for photos with his family after being selected by the Los Angeles Rams as the first pick in the first round of the NFL football draft, in Los Angeles. From left, Jared Goff with sister, Lauren Goff and parents, Nancy Goff and Jerry Goff. The Montreal Expos would be thrilled with this Super Bowl, and those who used to be part of the extinct baseball franchise’s evaluation process certainly are, even all these years later. Gone from the game for nearly 15 years, the former club has ties to both quarterbacks in Sunday’s NFL championship game. The Expos traded for Jared Goff’s father, Jerry, nearly three decades ago. Goff made his major league debut for Montreal in 1990 and played 55 games for the team as a backup catcher that year and in 1992.(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
2 baseball scouts have intriguing ties to Super Bowl QBs

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 29, 2019 02:15 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Montreal Expos would be thrilled with this Super Bowl. And

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Oakland Athletics remain hopeful of seeing Heisman Trophy winner Murray in their baseball uniform when spring training begins next month. While the Oklahoma quarterback declared for the NFL draft last week, the prized outfielder could report to A’s spring training in Mesa, Arizona--and he has an invite to big league camp. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
A's still hopeful Heisman winner Murray at spring training

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 25, 2019 07:55 PM EST
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics remain hopeful of seeing Heisman Trophy

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Representatives of the Oakland Athletics and Major League Baseball met Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, with Heisman Trophy winner Murray, a day before the quarterback’s deadline to enter the NFL draft, a person with direct knowledge of the session said. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
AP Source: A's, MLB meet with Heisman Trophy winner Murray

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 13, 2019 08:25 PM EST
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Representatives of the Oakland Athletics and Major League