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Jonas Brothers Headline NFL’s First Game in Australia, Split Fans With Halftime Set

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published September 11, 2026
Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas performing on stage together with microphones and a guitar.

The Jonas Brothers took the field at Melbourne Cricket Ground at 10:35 a.m. local time on Friday, Sept.

Categories Entertainment Tags Los Angeles, San Francisco

Uber Cuts About 10% of Its Workforce, Its Largest Layoffs Since 2020

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published September 2, 2026 · Updated September 6, 2026
AI-generated illustration: an empty desk and chair in a high-rise office at dusk, city skyline through the window

Uber is eliminating about 10% of its jobs worldwide, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in an internal memo on September 2, 2026, that the company also published

Categories Money Tags San Francisco

49ers Beat Raiders 18-12 in Preseason Finale Decided Entirely by Field Goals

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published August 28, 2026
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the 49ers and Raiders played their 2026 NFL preseason finale

The San Francisco 49ers closed out their 2026 preseason with an 18-12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las

Categories Sports Tags Las Vegas, San Francisco

Giants Beat Diamondbacks 6-1 in Series Opener, With a Doubleheader Now Set for Saturday

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published August 28, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026
A worn base and chalk line on a Major League Baseball infield

The San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 at Oracle Park on Thursday, August 27, 2026, snapping a four-game home losing streak against Arizona

Categories Sports Tags San Francisco

NFL Ends the Pro Bowl Game, Will Still Name 88 Players “Pro Bowlers” Each Year

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published August 27, 2026
The NFL Pro Bowl trophy, engraved with the names of past MVP recipients

The NFL announced Wednesday, August 26, 2026, that it will stop staging a competitive Pro Bowl game after the 2026 season.

Categories Sports Tags Los Angeles, San Francisco

Minnesota Lynx Beat Golden State Valkyries 77-66 in Battle of West’s Top Two Teams; Olivia Miles Exits With Ankle Injury

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published August 20, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026
The Chase Center arena exterior in San Francisco, showing the venue's name and logo on its curved white facade.

The Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 77-66 on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco, in a matchup between the Western

Categories Sports Tags Golden State Valkyries, Minnesota Lynx, San Francisco

Rockies Overcome a 7-6 Deficit to Beat Giants 13-7, Take Series at Oracle Park

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published August 17, 2026
A baseball and glove resting on an empty dugout bench at Oracle Park

The Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7 at Oracle Park on August 16, 2026, closing out a three-game series with a comeback that turned a one-run

Categories Sports Tags San Francisco

Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Hits Near the Oakland-San Leandro Border, Shaking Felt Across the Bay Area

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published August 13, 2026
Editorial photo-illustration related to: Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Hits Near the Oakland-San Leandro Border, Shaking Felt Across the Bay Area

In Alameda, one resident described the shaking as “a good jolt” that “almost lasted long enough to get concerned.” That was one of many reactions across the East

Categories Weather & Disasters Tags San Francisco

Phillies Land Batting Champion Luis Arraez, Reliever Caleb Kilian From Giants at Trade Deadline

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published August 3, 2026 · Updated August 11, 2026
Photo of Luis Arraez

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Luis Arraez, one of baseball’s best pure hitters, from the San Francisco Giants at the August 3 trade deadline, along with reliever Caleb Kilian.

Categories Sports Tags San Francisco
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