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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 12:51 PM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in...

49ers look to take next step after Super Bowl loss

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:19 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-4) New faces: T Trent Williams, DT Javon Kinlaw, WR Brandon Aiyuk, TE Jordan Reed, DE Kerry Hyder, OL Tom Compton. ...

Chargers move into new stadium looking to bounce back

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:22 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-11) New Faces: OT Bryan Bulaga, CB Chris Harris Jr., DT Linval Joseph, OG Trai Turner, QB Justin Herbert, LBs...

List of players to opt out of playing the 2020 NFL season

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 05:36 PM EDT
Players who have opted out of playing the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus: Arizona Cardinals — T Marcus Gilbert ...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a six-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 28, 2020 because the contract has not been finalized.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Bosa brothers reunion on hold after Joey's new deal in LA

By Josh Dubow Aug. 06, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

49ers reload following bitter Super Bowl defeat

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 04:33 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-4) CAMP SITE: Santa Clara, California LAST YEAR: Niners broke through in coach Kyle Shanahan’s...

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Richie James Jr. has broken his right wrist during offseason workouts and won't be ready to return to the field until after the start of training camp. The 49ers confirmed a report of the injury by NFL Network on Friday, June 19, 2020, and said they will have a better idea of how long James will be sidelined after he reports to training camp next month. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. breaks right wrist

By Josh Dubow Jun. 19, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

On the offensive: Chargers look for QB, line help in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:34 AM EDT
6. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-11) LAST SEASON: After tying for most wins in AFC in 2018, Los Angeles lost nine games by eight points or less...

After NFC title, Niners have two first-round draft picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:26 AM EDT
13, 31. SAN FRANCISCO (15-4) LAST SEASON: Niners staged remarkable turnaround in coach Kyle Shanahan’s third year. Team earned top seed in...

49ers sign Benjamin, Compton to one-year free agent deals

Apr. 03, 2020 05:02 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Wide receiver Travis Benjamin and offensive lineman Tom Compton have signed one-year deals with the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers...

AP source: 49ers agree to 1-year deal with Travis Benjamin

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2020 03:01 PM EDT
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent receiver Travis Benjamin. A person familiar with the deal says the...

Chargers will be in market for O-linemen in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:08 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Philip Rivers, DT Brandon Mebane, LB Thomas Davis Sr., RB Melvin Gordon, WR...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung (76) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. Okung took part in his first practice since June 1, 2019, when he suffered a pulmonary embolism during an offseason workout at the team facility. He is being treated for blood clots and has been on the non-football injury list. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Chargers' Okung happy to be back practicing after embolism

By Joe Reedy Oct. 17, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to pass the ball, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chargers’ RB Gordon makes return against winless Broncos

By Joe Reedy Oct. 03, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to pass the ball, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chargers’ RB Gordon makes return against winless Broncos

By Joe Reedy Oct. 03, 2019 08:09 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to pass the ball, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chargers, Rivers still effective despite changing targets

By Joe Reedy Sep. 30, 2019 09:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey covers a Tennessee Titans player during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars have no idea what's next for disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If the past is any indication, it's sure to include something out of the ordinary.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jalen Ramsey inactive for 1st time in career for Jaguars

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon rushes during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Gordon will end his holdout and report to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Sept. 26. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because he wasn't at liberty to publicly discuss the situation. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Chargers' Gordon expected to play after being activated

Sep. 28, 2019 06:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon rushes during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Gordon will end his holdout and report to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Sept. 26. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because he wasn't at liberty to publicly discuss the situation. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Gordon on why he returned to Chargers this week: "We're 1-2"

By Joe Reedy Sep. 27, 2019 05:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, hands off to Keenan Allen during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Rivers has a talented receiving corps with Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin as well as getting back Hunter Henry, who missed the regular season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
NFL 2019: Rivers: 'I feel like we're in that window.'

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2019 12:04 PM EDT