Ann Killion
@annkillion.bsky.social
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Height-challenged San Francisco Chronicle sports columnist.
Alysa Liu didn't just make the Bay Area proud. She taught us all a lesson.
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Bay Areaâs Alysa Liu a symbol of joy as she ends U.S. womenâs gold medal drought
Richmondâs Alysa Liu, 20, capped her improbable comeback Thursday by becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in singles figure skating in 24 years.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/bay-area-s-alysa-liu-symbol-joy-ends-us-21367821.php
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Bill Belichick. Tom Brady. Neal Dahlen.
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executive who had seven Super Bowl rings dies at 85.
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our northern neighbors are on the edge right now. C'mon Macklin.
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It's official: The
#49ers
will go way down south after they go Down Under as part of a schedule that includes three countries and more than 38,000 travel miles in 2026. NFL announces game in Mexico City:
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spectacular. with an oakland shout out at the end.
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O Macklin! Sharksâ Celebrini ready for his Olympic moment with Team Canada
Macklin Celebrini, the first teen to join NHL players on Team Canada for the Olympics, is expected to help end the countryâs gold medal drought. âIn Canada all we really have is hockey.â
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/o-macklin-sharks-celebrini-ready-olympic-21345294.php
10 days ago
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It was fabulous. Justice for Surya!!
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10 days ago
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Be better NYT
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15 days ago
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I am speechless. "The National Park Service has removed visitor brochures from the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. Among the anticipated changes? No longer calling his murderer a 'racist.'" đïž
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Medgar Eversâ killer was a Klansman, but Trump administration says stop calling him a racist - Mississippi Today
Among anticipated changes to a new visitor brochure for the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is no longer using "racist" to describe the killer of the civil rights leader.
https://mississippitoday.org/2026/02/05/medgar-evers-killer-trump-says-stop-calling-him-racist/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPxnYlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFHb1RwWHphc0NxcHdMeUhBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpvcPahOdB5AjeDMYdsFcZ-QTQsuJ2SfsUiq2G3EqACwS1HAZKLflSb7hdmf_aem_FmeRqleuEJIgstYdUddfjg
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Bitter truth of Warriorsâ Jonathan Kuminga era? This was an abject failure
The Jonathan Kuminga trade finally closed the chapter on âtwo timelinesâ and the sad saga of how the Golden State Warriors botched the greatest draft assets they had in their dynastic run.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/warriors-jonathan-kuminga-era-ends-bitter-21335814.php
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Given how some of his own players -- along with those from Super Bowl LX and the Pro Bowl -- have sounded on the topic, Jed York sounds tone deaf. "It didnât seem to affect Jerry Rice."
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The Athletic
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NEWS: Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL in a crash Friday in a World Cup race in Switzerland, but the American Alpine skiing star said she will still try to compete at the Olympics. At 41, sheâs in the second year of a comeback after a five-year retirement. đ:
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The 49ers-Dolphins Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium "changed everythingâ And it started with a cocaine halftime show.
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2/2 6pm
@kalwradio.bsky.social
@sfchronicle.com
@annkillion.bsky.social
introduces us to 3 local Olympic athletes/@fitzthereporter.bsky.social of
@sfstandard.com
& Mark Ryle of Wu Yee Childrens Services on free childcare in SF/@ken-goldberg.bsky.social &
@tiffanyshlain.bsky.social
's new exhibit
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âRise of the 49ersâ documentary peels back curtain on a dynasty for new generation of fans
AMCâs new docuseries unearths details of the San Francisco 49ers dynastic era that had been forgotten in the NFLâs 21st century explosion of popularity.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/rise-49ers-documentary-peels-back-curtain-great-21317739.php
22 days ago
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Tony Vitello rubbing elbows with SF royalty
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Tony Vitello, meet Joe Montana and Jerry Rice: Giants managerâs night with 49ers legends
New San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello made an appearance Tuesday at the red-carpet premiere of an upcoming documentary about the 49ers dynasty, AMCâs âRise of the 49ers.â
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/tony-vitello-meet-joe-montana-giants-21320414.php
23 days ago
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Super fun event last night at the Alamo Drafthouse Highly recommend Rise of the 49ers, which will air Feb. 1 & 2.
23 days ago
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23 days ago
On the
#49ers
' underwhelming 2025 rookie draft class
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Seahawks vs. Patriots in Super Bowl LX? 49ers fans wonât like what comes next
ANN KILLION: The Seahawks and Patriots won trips to Super Bowl LX. Now the San Francisco 49ers might have to watch their biggest NFC West rival earn a Lombardi Trophy in their house.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/super-bowl-lx/article/super-bowl-lx-seahawks-vs-patriots-49ers-fans-21314622.php
25 days ago
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Josh Dubow
26 days ago
Seahawks have gone 24 straight drives without allowing a TD. Panthers were last to score a TD in 4th quarter of Week 17
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Seahawks lead 7-0. They haven't trailed in a game since falling behind in OT vs Rams on Dec. 18 before winning 38-37
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Aaron Rupar
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Walz: "To Americans who are watching this, I've got a question for you: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal govt that can kill, injury, menace, & kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing witness to such govt?"
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Sick about that ending. Officials deciding things.
about 1 month ago
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So great that at Lumen they are showing the Bills-Broncos game on the big screen. I feel that if this game was at Levi's we would be treated to fans on the big screen.
about 1 month ago
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Matt Barrows
about 1 month ago
49ers-Seahawks pushed back to 5:20 (PST)
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The Washington Post
about 1 month ago
The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025. The gift is the largest in the organizationâs history.
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The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts
The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/01/12/trevor-project-mackenzie-scott/1ee4d5ce-efd0-11f0-a4dc-effc74cb25af_story.html?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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âEmbrace the sâ out of itâ is the motto this incredible, unlikely 49ers season needed
The San Francisco 49ers, once again without George Kittle, head into their playoff rubber match against the Seahawks with a slogan that defines what theyâve achieved against all odds.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/embrace-the-s-it-motto-this-49ers-21292726.php
about 1 month ago
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Eagles retake the lead on a field goal. Not sure if TV can convey how windy it is here.
about 1 month ago
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Penalties: Eagles: 6-43
#49ers
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49ers retake the lead and there's 14:52 left to decide who advances.
about 1 month ago
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49ers take the lead again on Shanahan's innovative Jennings to CMC touchdown. Up 17-16 with 14:52 left to decide who advances.
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Michael Lobel
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A favorite sign from today's NYC protest march
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Philly fans turning on the team, after the offense wastes the interception.
about 1 month ago
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The Philly fans are getting frustrated.
about 1 month ago
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Though it kind of feels like the 49ers have been dominated and outmanned, they're only down by a field goal at the half.
about 1 month ago
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Kittle: Achilles. Out. Brutal.
about 1 month ago
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Oh dear. The cart is coming out for George Kittle.
about 1 month ago
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49ers achieve a huge goal with a quick opening touchdown: shut up the fired up crowd and get the Eagles on their heels.
about 1 month ago
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Where are the young
#Eagles
fans who had the paper maché middle finger at the Linc on October 29, 2017?? You are one of
#49ers
TE George Kittle's favorite memories from going to Philadelphia
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George Kittle shares why he LOVES playing in Philadelphia
YouTube video by jenniferleechan
https://youtu.be/e-FDBspv7DE
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Brock Purdyâs critics are back, but 49ers QB wonât have a Superman complex in Philly
Itâs January. Itâs Philadelphia. Itâs Brock Purdy in the spotlight, once again. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback is facing doubts â and opportunity â with the season on the line.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/despite-brock-purdy-s-critics-49ers-qb-won-t-21284033.php
about 1 month ago
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Two years after their black-clothes, blowout win, are the
#49ers
headed to their own funeral with wild-card game in Philadelphia?
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Lol. Administration strategy: kill you.
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about 1 month ago
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Ann Killion named California Sportswriter of the Year by NSMA
The National Sports Media Association honored the veteran Chronicle columnist for a fourth time.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/about/newsroomnews/article/ann-killion-california-sportswriter-award-nsma-21277465.php
about 2 months ago
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Taking the baton from
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and Scott Ostler! Honored to go in with Cali broadcaster of the year, Greg Papa.
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That might have been the worst goal-line playcalling in a big game for Seattle since their Super Bowl loss.
about 2 months ago
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This is so huge. This is one of the hardest teams to make in the world. Congrats to the kid!
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about 2 months ago
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@annkillion.bsky.social
: Call this
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â stunning, surprising season what it is, "Mission: Improbable"
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New "TK Show" with my pal
@annkillion.bsky.social
reviewing 2025 -- Warriors drama, 49ers' achievement, Valkyries mania, Posey takes over, John Fisher does Fisher-y stuff. -Spotify:
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[TK Show] 2025 in Review With Ann Killion of the SF Chronicle
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cGIYNM6NLcMMvQ1csoLBV?si=ZNCeNbTATtywekuf4X332w
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Laney women had a locker room intruder. John Beam was their advocate â and now theyâre at a loss
The killing of AD John Beam left a void in a lesser-known Laney College group: women playing sports who he supported through myriad issues, from decaying facilities to a safety scare.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/laney-college-women-athlete-locker-room-21239913.php
2 months ago
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One's HOF candidacy creates furious debate. Not so for Duane Kuiper, a clear HOFer.
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Hall rejections of Giantsâ Duane Kuiper and Barry Bonds add to fansâ winter of discontent
Itâs been a tough offseason for San Francisco Giants fans. A âguinea pigâ rookie manager. No big acquisitions at the Winter Meetings. And two icons overlooked by the Hall of Fame.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/kuiper-bonds-giants-hall-of-fame-21237418.php
2 months ago
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