Chris Mortensen, NFL reporter for ESPN, dies at age 72
Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning, ESPN confirmed.
Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning, ESPN confirmed.
It will be a quick turnaround for San Francisco this week, however, as they travel to Tennessee for a Thursday Night Football matchup.
"I apologize to the Raider nation and really compliment the Falcons," Coach Jon Gruden said. "They played a hell of a football game and we did not."
The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs features the best eight best teams in football. Who will move on to the Championship?
The Philadelphia Eagles may have the top seed in the NFC Playoffs, but they will play the role of home underdog against the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons this Saturday in Lincoln Financial Field.
THE NFL TODAY and INSIDE THE NFL analyst Boomer Esiason weighed in on this weekend's NFC Divisional Round matchups.
NFL Wild Card Weekend is one of the best football weekend's of the season. How will the games play out?
Inside The NFL analyst Ray Lewis weighs in on the 2018 NFC Wildcard Weekend.
The Falcons and Saints' seasons may both depend on Sunday's match-up, as the NFC South proves to be the NFL's toughest division once again.
It may come as a surprise to some, but journeyman quarterback Case Keenum has led the Minnesota Vikings to a 10-2 record and the NFC's No. 1 spot through three quarters of the season.
The Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints play for NFC South lead, as the Atlanta Falcons climb back into the playoff picture.
The Falcons-Patriots game Sunday is a Super Bowl rematch, but it doesn't feel like a preview, because neither team is that good.
Golden Tate's last-minute touchdown that would've put the Lions ahead was close. But the TD call shouldn't have been reversed.
The Falcons meet the Lions in Week 3's only game between undefeated teams. And the match-up is closer than you might think.
Chick-fil-A and the Atlanta Falcons seems like a match made in heaven! There's just this one thing...
Dave and Kayte present the Thursday edition of The Drive.
The Falcons wide receiver got a nice message from a family that was behind him on his flight.
NBA TV's Rick Kamla joined the show to give some thought on "A Day after" feeling on the DeMarcus Cousins trade. plus how he believes the Kings made the right move by trading DMC but not the right move by trading a lot earlier then the trade deadline.
Super Bowl losers rarely return to win the big game the next season. And odds are that the Falcons will continue that trend.
For the third straight offseason, San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York hired a new head coach and introduced him with a news conference full of platitudes.
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Steve Sarkisian as their new offensive coordinator.
Atlanta Falcons sideline reporter John Michaels joins The Drive.
On the Monday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover the Super Bowl, Sacramento Kings, and everything else. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
With their fifth Super Bowl title, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's Patriots have made the most remarkable run in NFL history.
Dave, Kayte, and Nate react to a historic Super Bowl 51 on The Drive.
As one of California's most notorious convicted killers makes another push for a new trial, one former investigator said key evidence in the original case was not properly investigated.
A 40-year-old man died in a hospital after being shot in Stockton, authorities said Monday.
The Georgetown municipal airport is now unsafe to operate at night over concerns of overgrown trees near the runway.
Domantas Sabonis has his 50th consecutive game with at least a double-double as the Sacramento Kings took down the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111 in overtime at the Golden 1 Center on Monday night.
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have reportedly agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract.
As one of California's most notorious convicted killers makes another push for a new trial, one former investigator said key evidence in the original case was not properly investigated.
The tiny delta community of Freeport wants answers after about 20 historic oak trees were cut down in the middle of the night.
A 40-year-old man died in a hospital after being shot in Stockton, authorities said Monday.
They understand marijuana is legal, but where it's being cultivated is causing concern – and a new cannabis application sparked outrage.
The Georgetown municipal airport is now unsafe to operate at night over concerns of overgrown trees near the runway.
The site will be located at 6780 Stockton Boulevard and will be the first in the state to break ground under the Newsom administration's small homes initiative, the city said.
Following a federal probe and indictment of former Sacramento City Councilman Sean Loloee surrounding his private businesses, we are now learning who may take over his seat on the council for the rest of the year.
The building has sat vacant on Marysville Boulevard for years, but the fire department thinks somebody has been living inside.
California Legislators secured federal funding for transit projects under the Green Means Go program.
Red light cameras are supposed to be an effective tool in reducing the number of car crashes, but CBS13 has learned that Sacramento's photo enforcement program is now being suspended.
With some cities in California seeing an uptick in thefts of Chevy Camaros, police and a consumer watchdog group are warning owners to take steps to protect themselves.
The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades. Now, some members of Congress want to give hourly workers an extra day off.
Health officials have confirmed a probable measles exposure in Merced County and are working with exposed individuals and health care providers in the area.
A protest against Israel's war in Gaza temporarily blocked the movement of passengers at San Francisco International Airport Wednesday morning.
Federal investigators are again searching a troubled women's prison in California, seizing computers and documents in an apparent escalation of a yearslong sexual abuse investigation that led to previous charges against a former warden and other employees.
Domantas Sabonis has his 50th consecutive game with at least a double-double as the Sacramento Kings took down the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111 in overtime at the Golden 1 Center on Monday night.
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have reportedly agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract.
The San Francisco Giants and longtime public-address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon are parting ways after the sides failed to reach agreement on a contract extension.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
Jalen Brunson scored 42 points for the New York Knicks as they held off De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings 98-91 on Saturday night.
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
A renewed push against the TikTok gained momentum in Congress last week, as the House approved legislation that would compel the company to either sell the app or be banned from U.S. app stores.
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear two cases that involve "jawboning," or informal pressure by the government on an intermediary to take certain actions that will suppress speech.
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he "cannot in good conscience" endorse Trump for president in 2024.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 – all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
Hundreds of people may have been exposed to measles at a Sacramento hospital after an El Dorado County child was confirmed to have contracted it this week after a trip out of the country, officials said Friday.
Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using Jool Baby's Nova Baby swings to help infants sleep, recall notice states.
Costco is a peg in a larger story about Natomas and the explosion of growth the area has seen since the sleepy days of Arco Arena.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
Arden Fair is set to be home to fashion retailer H&M's first Sacramento location.
Get ready to pay more for your Pacific Gas and Electric service. State regulators have approved yet another rate hike for the utility company.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Also Thursday... Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Prop 47 despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition.
Heading into this election year, transparency and government accountability are crucial. We're revealing how government officials are spending your tax dollars to keep public information a secret – and how it impacts you.
Should you have the right to know that the state is storing your child's DNA and researchers or law enforcement may use it without your consent? It's an issue investigative reporter Julie Watts has been investigating for years. Now, parents are one step closer to getting that right.
He had a history of violence, running from police and escaping custody in a hospital, yet following the deadly Roseville park shootout, suspect Eric Abril escaped from a hospital again. In part three of our series, we investigate Abril's second escape and highlight what CHP can learn from local law enforcement about transparency and regaining the public's trust.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
California's attorney general is putting pressure on Facebook over an issue Call Kurtis first exposed more than a year ago.
When picking a house sitter to watch his labradoodle Milli for a week, Dave Harmon found someone with five-star reviews through the Rover App. Here's how he said it all went wrong.
Ninety minutes after getting news of an arrest in their son's 2022 killing outside a Rancho Cordova house party, Kurtis Ming spoke with his parents.
Nearly two and a half years after the Caldor Fire, Grizzly Flats still has not been able to rebuild the elementary school it lost.
They are crucial when it comes to fighting wildland fires. You often see planes and helicopters making drops that can be the difference between life and death, but what about the people in the cockpit?
While a growing body of research has focused on the impacts of the gases and particles carried by wildfires, less attention has been paid to the effect they could have on naturally-occuring metals within soil and plants.
This year has been a big change of pace for Cal Fire as they have been able to work on more prescribed burns than wildfires this year.
Cultural burning is an ancient practice to preserve the land but it's now reshaping wildfire strategies across California.
An inspiring love story is still being written chapter by chapter at the Brookdale Folsom home for seniors. That's where Faye Guerrero and Rob Trueax found love again after loss.
Beauty 2 The Streetz provides clothing, hygiene products, makeovers, wigs and haircuts to those in need. Shirley Raines and her team traveled to Sacramento to do the same.
There's a colorful new display bringing a community together in San Joaquin County. It's a new mural called "Yo Soy Lodi," or "I Am Lodi," and celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Dozens of couples took a matrimonial leap on this Leap Day in Sacramento County.
A resident of Sacramento County's Rosemont community is defying the odds of a debilitating disease with an unexpected approach.
The Georgetown municipal airport is now unsafe to operate at night over concerns of overgrown trees near the runway.
Another storm system is expected to move into the region by the end of the week.
Scott Peterson is serving a life sentence for murdering his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner. In January, the L.A. Innocence Project took on Peterson's case, representing him for the first time before a judge last week.
In this segment of Sacramento Speaks, we hear from one woman about what she's grateful for.
Marlee Ginter sat down with first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, who spoke about closing the pay gap between men and women.