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This season hasn’t been smooth sailing for Kraken forward Ryan Donato.

Charvarius Ward's importance to the 49ers has shined through as the playoffs draw closer. From Nicholas McGee (@nicholasmcgee24):

Seattle's other problem is that the Lions are now one of the hottest teams in the league.

SEATTLE — Regaining lost momentum, both at home and overall, was on the minds of Kraken players coming off a tough road trip.

It won't get any easier for Seattle this coming week.

SEATTLE — Way back in 1990, San Francisco Giants general manager Al Rosen raged that MLB was headed for "Armageddon" based on the outrageous free-agent contracts being handed out. What really piqued Rosen's ire was the four-year, $10 million contract given to middling left-handed pitcher Bud Black (given to him…

DISCLAIMER: This column is not meant to suggest Brock Purdy will be the greatest quarterback in the history of the 49ers or win four Super Bowls. It makes comparisons with the most popular player in franchise history only in terms of playing style and the early portion of their careers.

It sounds like Brock Purdy came out of Thursday's game healthier than he entered it.

Washington's tech companies are cutting thousands of jobs, but hiring in other industries remains surprisingly strong despite new signs of a slowdown next year.