For 49ers, an all-too-familiar feeling of Super Bowl futility at the hands of a quarterback at the top of his game
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By Dominic Faria Medill Reports LAS VEGAS – As San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy fielded questions from reporters during his somber postgame news conference, the unmistakable voice of a triumphant Patrick Mahomes — booming over the loudspeaker from the adjacent room reserved for the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and winning coach — cut […]
From Bay Area to Las Vegas Valley: 49ers’ viral puppy session highlights benefits of animal-assisted therapy
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By Dominic Faria Medill Reports Little by little, they filtered in. The San Francisco 49ers had just wrapped up their final grueling day of practice before a monumental conference championship game. But as the players made their way back from the practice field, they quickly realized they had to complete one last bit of preparation. […]