Stanford track and field alum, Rebecca Mehra, wasn’t planning on her post-practice trip to Safeway being particularly memorable two weeks ago, but after a desperate voice called out to her from another car in the parking lot, it became just that. With help from Senior Editor, Daniel Brown, we learn how a simple stop at the grocery store turned into so much more.To read Dan’s article, visit: https://theathletic.com/1676366/2020/03/15/how-an-ex-stanford-runners-trip-to-the-store-turned-into-a-powerful-moment/For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/free90days

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The 2020 NFL season isn’t yet a week old and the 49ers have already made double digit moves with their sites set on a return trip to the Super Bowl. With help from NFL writer, David Lombardi, we discuss the long-term deals for Jimmie Ward and Arik Armstead, the DeForest Buckner trade, the tenders, the restructured contracts and what it all means moneywise as the team looks to add a few more key pieces before the fall.For more of David’s fantastic Niners coverage, visit: https://theathletic.com/author/david-lombardi/For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/free90days

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From pulling cable to producing and directing decades of NHL games, to helping Disney launch the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Lifetime launch the WNBA, and the Pac-12 launch its Network here in San Francisco, broadcast legend Lisa Seltzer has literally done it all. A few weeks ago, host Kate Scott was lucky enough to work with Lisa for the first time. So today, we get the backstory on how NBC talked the trailblazer into coming out of retirement to direct their historic NHL broadcast, learn about Lisa’s path to the director's chair, hear her favorite moments and biggest challenges during a storied career, and discuss some outside the box ideas for young folks who want to break into the industry to try while the sports world stands still.Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/theupdate

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Steve Berman is filling in for Kate Scott and is joined by 49ers Beat Writer Matt Barrows to talk franchise tags, free agency, draft needs and how the Coronavirus will effect the 49ers and the NFL at the beginning of their new year.To read all of Matt's great 49ers coverage, visit:https://theathletic.com/author/matt-barrows/Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/theupdate

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Steve Berman is filling in for Kate Scott and is joined by Grant Brisbee to talk some Giants and what's the latest on MLB's stance on the Coronavirus. The guys break down MLB deciding to cancel Spring Training and delay opening day by at least 2 weeks. They also talk about how the team looked in Spring Training, if they expect Joey Bart to come up sometime this season and how did Gabe Kapler do as manager in his first 18 games with the Giants.To read all of Grant's great Giants coverage, visit:https://theathletic.com/author/grant-brisbee/Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/theupdate

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Steve Berman is filling in for Kate Scott and is joined by Vic Tafur to talk Silver and Black Football. Vic gives his thoughts on guys he saw at the combine that could be good fits for the Raiders, what free agents they might be interested in signing, what's the plan at QB with Carr and if there is any new info on the Raiders interest in Tom Brady.To read all of Vic's great Raiders coverage, visit:https://theathletic.com/author/vic-tafur/Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/theupdate

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Steve Berman is filling in for Kate Scott and is joined by Anthony Slater to talk about Steph Curry's return last night at Chase Center vs Toronto. They talk about how Steph looked like his old self after not playing since October, who will improve with more time on the floor with him and what they expect to see from him the rest of the season.For Slater’s amazing W's coverage, visit:https://theathletic.com/author/anthony-slater/ and check out the Warriors All 82 PodcastStart your free trial now at: theathletic.com/theupdate

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Adam Copeland is filling in for Kate Scott and he's joined by The Athletic's NFL Film Analyst Ted Nguyen to break down what he saw at the Combine. He gives his thoughts on what the 49ers should do at pick #31, where he thinks Tua Tagovailoa might go and who was the best WR he saw in Indy.To check out more of Ted's great film analysis visit:https://theathletic.com/author/ted-nguyen/ and follow him on Twitter @FB_FilmAnalysisStart your free trial now at: theathletic.com/theupdate

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Adam Copeland is filling in for Kate Scott and he's joined by The Athletic's Giants Beat Writer Andrew Baggarly to talk some Orange & Black. They break down what to expect from the bullpen this season, if there will be as much turnover of players as last season and the story of team roper Mason Saunders aka Madison BumgarnerTo read all of Baggs great Giants coverage visit:https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-baggarly/Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/theupdate

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Adam Copeland is filling in for Kate Scott and he's joined again by The Athletic's MLB Writer Eno Sarris, but this time to talk some Oakland A's baseball. They talk about if some of the A's young arms will be ready to make the next step this season, what's the plan at 2b and who might win the last couple roster spots available.To read all of Eno's great pieces on baseball & beer visit:https://theathletic.com/author/eno-sarris/Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/theupdate

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