American football
Jake Tonjes Out for Season with Torn MCL
The 49ers tight end will need surgery after tearing his MCL in Week 1 against the Rams, leaving San Francisco with just Kittle and Farrell at the position.
Kyle Shanahan
Kyle Shanahan tight-lipped on Melbourne before 49ers NFL clash
The 49ers coach admits he's barely left his hotel in Melbourne, as the NFL's Australian regular-season game draws a huge Netflix audience.
Alfred Collins to Miss Entire 2026 Season
The 49ers defensive tackle tore his patellar tendon in practice in Australia and will need surgery, ending his sophomore season before it starts.
NFL Eyes Olympic Boost for Flag Football at MCG
The NFL's Melbourne game doubles as a push for flag football's inclusion at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, NFL executives say.
49ers Enter NFL Opener After Chaotic Preseason
Kyle Shanahan's 49ers face the Rams in Melbourne after a preseason marked by an FBI fraud arrest and Shanahan's own car crash injuries.
49ers arrive early in Melbourne, Rams gamble on late flight
San Francisco landed a week before kickoff, while Los Angeles delays its trip until 9 September, betting on the tactic that worked in last season's London win.
Aaron Donald Set to Face 49ers After Comeback
Kyle Shanahan says the 49ers are treating Aaron Donald's return as certain for Week 1 in Melbourne, even without McVay's confirmation.