Trent Taylor says football ‘gave me everything’ in powerful NFL farewell

Trent Taylor is walking away from football with gratitude, perspective and one more 49ers connection by his side. The veteran wide receiver and return man announced his retirement Sunday on social media, ending a seven-year NFL career that began and finished in San Francisco. Taylor shared the news in a post alongside his wife, Sarah, as well as longtime friend George Kittle and Kittle’s wife, Claire. “It’s with all the gratitude in my heart that I can say, after 32 years of living, it’s time to hang up the cleats,” Taylor wrote. Sarah Taylor reshared the photo with a nostalgic…

The surprising health benefit of being bald

Less hair, less healthcare? Around 25% of men with male pattern baldness notice hair loss by the age of 30, with the number jumping to two-thirds of American men losing hair by 35. For some, going the way of The Rock, Jason Statham and Stanley Tucci can be tough (thought…

Exclusive | Questions mount over Gavin Newsom’s M diaper deal as ethics watchdog demands state audit

A government ethics watchdog is asking California’s state auditor to investigate a multimillion-dollar diaper deal championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom — alleging political favoritism and potential waste of taxpayer dollars. Washington D.C.-based Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) asked State Auditor Grant Parks to probe California’s $6.2M no-bid contract…

Cancer rates are expected to nearly double in the next 24 years

Cancer diagnoses worldwide are expected to climb to 35 million annually by 2050, up from 20.6 million in 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report. Despite major progress in some areas — like decreased tobacco use that’s associated with 16 types of cancer — cancer is…

Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham’s death can strike without warning: experts

New details surrounding Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death have drawn attention to a cardiovascular emergency that can become fatal within minutes. A statement released by Graham’s office on Sunday cited preliminary findings from the District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, identifying the cause of death as an aortic dissection…

Sound the alarms for the Dodgers, who sleepwalk into All-Star break

Wake up, boys. The Dodgers sleepwalked into the All-Star break, their final game before the four-day reprieve a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday that sealed a humiliating series sweep at the hands of a mediocre division rival. The losses themselves weren’t the problem. This is baseball. That…

The two players Giants are not willing to trade at the deadline

The Giants are sending the message nearly everyone is available but outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and ace Logan Webb. But in their condition, perhaps they could be talked into it. Webb would bring a haul in a diminishing starting pitching market. There’s no guarantee now that Tarik Skubal, Sonny Gray…

Why did Switzerland’s Breel Embolo receive a red card against Argentina?

Switzerland’s World Cup ended in controversial fashion in a referee decision that will be debated long after the tournament ends. Swiss striker Breel Embolo was shown a second yellow card for simulation in the 72nd minute of Saturday night’s controversial 3-1 quarterfinal loss to Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium, a decision…

Why did Argentina wear black arm bands in their quarterfinal match against Switzerland?

KANSAS CITY — During Argentina’s 3-1 tense victory over Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday night, one detail stood out against the Albiceleste’s iconic white-and-and-sky-blue jerseys: black armbands wrapped around every player’s and coaches’ sleeve. If you’re wondering why Lionel Messi and his…

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