SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Kyle Williams walked out of San Francisco 49ers headquarters Tuesday ready to talk about - and move past - the most miserable moment of his career. Sporting a Chicago Bulls cap, a T-shirt and a new look on life, Williams spoke for the first time this spring since his two fumbles in the NFC championship game ended San Francisco's season. For more than six minutes, Williams stayed serious and intense, making it clear he's unfazed by all the criticism. The speedy wide receiver said he's motivated by all he has endured, including a barrage of hateful, hurtful - even threatening - comments via social media after his overtime fumble on a punt return set up Lawrence Tynes' winning field goal in ... Continue reading →
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- City leaders in San Francisco are courting the Golden State Warriors, trying to woo the NBA team back to the City by the Bay within five years Mayor Ed Lee sent a letter on Friday saying the city would work with Warriors executives to bring the team to San Francisco in time for the 2017-18 season. The note, signed by all 11 city supervisors and numerous business and labor leaders, floats the possibility of building a waterfront arena. It was sent a few days after Lee met with new Warriors owner Peter Guber in Los Angeles. Oakland Mayor Jean Quan responded Monday by sending the team her own letter. Quan says Oakland is committed to keeping the Warriors in the East ... Continue reading →