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A fan wearing a face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus cheers during Game 2 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
The Latest: Iowa St women's hoops coach in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2020 01:36 PM EST

49ers waive DE Takkarist McKinley after failed physical

Nov. 20, 2020 05:37 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley after he failed a physical. The Niners...

Players of the Guatemalan national soccer team sing their national anthem wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, before a friendly soccer match against Honduras in Guatemala City, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
The Latest: Lou Holtz tests positive for coronavirus

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 06:09 PM EST

49ers claim McKinley off waivers, place Kinlaw on COVID list

Nov. 18, 2020 05:53 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have claimed defensive lineman Takk McKinley off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals. ...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers expect reinforcements after bye week

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2020 06:37 PM EST

Louisville fans sit socially distant during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
The Latest: No. 15 Marshall postpones game vs Charlotte

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2020 11:18 AM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) on a reception in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:40 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wears a T-shirt that reads "We Want Justice" in support of Black Lives Matter before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 03:02 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jaquiski Tartt during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16

By Josh Dubow Oct. 18, 2020 11:32 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Adam Shasheen (80) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, stands on the sideline next to injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers lament missed opportunity in loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Mullens' giveaways send 49ers to 25-20 loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 12:35 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Solomon Thomas (94) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Injuries could derail season for defending NFC champ 49ers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 21, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) rushes for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk walks on the field during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
Warner returns for 49ers; Samuel, Aiyuk remain sidelined

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2020 05:54 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers guard Laken Tomlinson (75) takes a water break on the sidelines during NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascareñas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
49ers pick recipients of social justice grants

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2020 12:51 PM EDT

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. ...

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Richard Sherman walks on the field during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
49ers aim to use pain of Super Bowl loss for fuel in 2020

By Josh Dubow Aug. 27, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) breaks for a drink during NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascareñas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Rookie DT Javon Kinlaw has big shoes to fill for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2020 05:07 PM EDT