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George Kittle is a proud Hawkeye, and he's especially a big fan of Iowa women's hoops star Caitlin Clark.
In a new interview with Fox News Digital, Kittle recapped what it was like to meet Clark when he and his wife Claire traveled back to Iowa City for a second round NCAA Tournament game last month.
"She's incredibly personable. She's charismatic. She's just so authentic," Kittle told Fox News Digital. "She doesn't fake anything. She's very interested in everything you're talking about. She's great to have a conversation with. You can tel ..read more
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 20: Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Could the longest offseason trade saga of 2024 finally come to fruition? One insider certainly seems to think so.
According to Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle, a deal involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk can't be ruled out this week. He noted that the team is seeking a first-round pick despite 49ers g ..read more
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to throw the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy isn't concerned about his next contract.
Even though he only has two years left on his contract, he's focused on winning, not his potential payday.
"I'm trying to win this year and do everything I can for this organization this year," Purdy ..read more
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to throw the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Even as he led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl after an MVP-caliber season, Brock Purdy couldn't always escape the "game-manager" label.
The quarterback continued to strive in his second season, but critics continued to give more credit to a stacked supporting cast. However ..read more
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LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 11: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
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Brandon Aiyuk's agent disputed social media speculation over the wide receiver requesting a trade.
An account claimed Sunday morning that Aiyuk asked the San Francisco 49ers to trade him ahead of his contract year. The rumors spread like wildfire before Aiyuk's agent, Ryan Williams, denied the report in a short and simple po ..read more
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Kirk Cousins is no stranger to the NFC and the Falcons quarterback knows who his team will have to go through if they want to achieve the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl.
With Atlanta's playoff hopes renewed thanks to Cousins' arrival, the four-time Pro Bowler says the San Francisco 49ers are the standard that everyone will have to live up to if they want to compete in the conference.
"I'm really enjoying getting to know the teammates, really good guys and talented players and talented coaches so I couldn ..read more
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Brandon Aiyuk's contract situation has sparked rampant speculation about his future.
The wide receiver is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Aiyuk appeared to unfollow the San Francisco 49ers on Instagram, leading to questions about offseason negotiations ..read more
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs up the field against Damontae Kazee #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of a game at Acrisure Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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Who had this on their Steelers bingo card?
According to NFL insider Benjamin Allbright, Pittsburgh could reportedly be making a huge play for a wide receiver this offseason. Sharing over the weekend that a source close to the situation says the team is tr ..read more
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: O.J. Simpson shows the jury a new pair of Aris extra-large gloves, similar to the gloves found at the Bundy and Rockingham crime scene 21 June during his double murder trial in Los Angeles. Depety Sheriff Roland Jex(L) and Prosector Christopher Darden(R) look on. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read POO/AFP via Getty Images)
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Aside from a controversial book where presented the events of the infamous double-homicide of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman as a hypothetical, the late OJ Simpson never formally confessed to the crime that he was acquitted ..read more
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San Francisco 49ers' defensive lineman #97 Nick Bosa attempts to block Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback #15 Patrick Mahomes during Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
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At least one former San Francisco 49ers player believes Super Bowl LVIII was rigged for the Kansas City Chiefs.
During an appearance on "Up & Adams" this week, former 49ers safety Donte W ..read more