Kurtenbach: The NFL’s most forgettable play might be its most important in 2024. That causes all sorts of problems
SANTA CLARA — You all can worry about Brandon Aiyuk’s contract, Jake Moody’s field-goal kicking...
Kurtenbach: Steph Curry’s twisted ankle is a cruel twist of fate for the Warriors
It was a cruel twist of fate, that twisting of Steph Curry’s ankle. Because for...
Kurtenbach: LeBron James made a mistake saying no to Steph Curry and the Warriors (and four other mid-week thoughts)
The Warriors went after LeBron James at the trade deadline, per ESPN. And LeBron made...
Kurtenbach: Kyle Shanahan gambled in Las Vegas. It did the 49ers in at Super Bowl LVIII
Kyle Shanahan, the NFL’s most conservative head coach, spent two weeks in Las Vegas and...
Kurtenbach: The 49ers must break their nasty habit — in Las Vegas of all places
The 49ers have a nasty habit in big games, and if they bring it to...
Kurtenbach: The Warriors can’t answer basic questions, and that tells you everything
It’s a simple question for which the Warriors have no answer: What are you good...
Kurtenbach: Doubt Brock Purdy all you want. His 49ers’ teammates and coaches won’t
Brock Purdy’s career-worst game against the Ravens was a Christmas gift to everyone out there...
Kurtenbach: Cancel the coronation — the 49ers’ embarrassing loss to Baltimore is a gut-check that will make or break the San Francisco’s season
SANTA CLARA — If you’re a 49ers fan who received Super Bowl tickets for Christmas,...
Kurtenbach: Six months later, the Warriors’ trade of Jordan Poole is proving to be a true sports rarity
This past summer, the Warriors and Wizards pulled off a true rarity in sports. You’ve...
Kurtenbach: The ‘sloppy’ 49ers still demoralized the Seahawks. That’s a clear sign of greatness
SANTA CLARA — Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll stood at the podium outside the...