Football

SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, 29, voided his contract with the team, but could re-sign with the team for the 2017 season, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport announced. The new contract ousted the final four years of Kaepernick extension and will give him the chance to opt-out after this season. SB Nation reported Kaepernick is expected to earn at...

LOS ANGELES—With the buzz of free agency still swirling around the NFL, the Los Angeles Rams made one announcement about some upcoming new additions to the team, except they will not be a part of the play on the field. The team announced plans to hold auditions for the team’s cheerleading squad in April. “We are seeking professional, glamorous, talented...

SAN FRANCISCO—In less than two weeks, a professional soccer team, the San Francisco Deltas will make their debut. The team belongs to the B2 category and is a member of the North American Soccer League. Which is one level below Major League Soccer. The San Francisco Deltas had to fight their way in. On March 16, 2016, team players, families, co-workers,...

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco 49ers are being sued for failure to provide adequate security measures to protect patrons of drunken fans. In an incident that occurred last year, two cousins, Kiran and Amish Patel, attended a San Francisco 49ers game on October 5, 2014, and were beaten in the Levi’s Stadium restroom by intoxicated brothers, Amador Rebollero, 28, and Dario Rebollero,...

SAN FRANCISCO—An estimated 70,000 people will be attending Super Bowl 50 which will take place on Sunday, February 7 at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. San Francisco is gearing up to host the week-long Super Bowl City festivities leading up to the game, which will be taking place 40 miles north of the stadium. San Francisco residents are being warned...

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco 49ers have released linebacker Aldon Smith following his arrest on charges of a hit and run, driving under the influence and vandalism. “This organization has tried very hard to help Aldon fight his issues,” the team said in a statement released on their website. “Although he is no longer a member of this team, our support and...

SAN FRANCISCO—A former SF 49ers cheerleader filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday, January 31 claiming NFL executives suppressed wages for cheerleaders. The lawsuit was filed by a woman identified in the court documents as "Jane Doe" who is seeking a class-action status for all NFL cheerleaders. The unidentified woman was a cheerleader for the 49ers “Gold Rush Girls” from July 2013...

SAN FRANCISO—The San Francisco 49ers’ stadium app with VenueNext raised $9 million to move beyond the field. Both Twitter and Live Nation recently invested in the company forcing the industry to take a look at the profitable social media impact this app will play as it expands to more venues and arenas. Causeway Media Partners also joins Twitter and Live...

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco 49ers released starting cornerback Tramaine Brock on Friday, April 7, one day after he was arrested in Santa Clara on a domestic violence charge involving his girlfriend. Brock, 28, was arrested at 9:35 p.m. in Santa Clara. The incident allegedly took place at Brock's residence, less than a mile from the team’s headquarters. Authorities called to...

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Rams have announced the season ticket pricing for the home games to be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during the 2016 NFL season. Pricing will be broken down into eight different categories ranging from $360 to $2,025. Fans that placed a deposit for season tickets earlier in the year will get the opportunity...