Sports Night: 49ers hire Shanahan
49ers: Falcons’ offensive coordinator becomes S.F.’s 20th coach
Kyle Shanahan becomes the 20th head coach in franchise history. He was named NFL Assistant Coach of the Year as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator this season but arrives in the wake of a devastating loss in Super Bowl LI, where his fourth-quarter play-calling came under scrutiny.
Mike Pereira: Comeback deflates blown call in Super Bowl
As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” That sums up the NFL season and Super Bowl LI win by the New England Patriots over the Atlanta Falcons. Everybody will remember the great comeback, but few will recall a penalty that nearly affected the game’s outcome. Former NFL official Mike Pereira weighs in on Sunday’s game.
Kings: Barnes needed as injuries mount
Kings coach Dave Joerger said earlier in the season he wanted to give Matt Barnes nights off when possible. The Kings’ recent injuries have made that impossible.
Today’s video: Joerger discusses use of Barnes
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This story was originally published February 6, 2017 at 10:31 PM with the headline "Sports Night: 49ers hire Shanahan."