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Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers: Goff & Purdy face off in NFC Championship
THE Detroit Lions are one game away from reaching their first ever Super Bowl – but the San Francisco 49ers stand in their way.
Jared Goff has been impeccable for Detroit this season and now stands on the edge of franchise history.
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But the 49ers, along with the Baltimore Ravens, have been the best team in the league this season.
Brock Purdy, their unlikely quarterback hero, has produced some big performances, but showed some frailty in the win over the Green Bay Packers last weekend.
The Lions are underdogs against the Niners, but will be buoyed by their comfortable win over Tampa Bay.
SunSport have all the details on how you can watch the huge NFC Championship game.
When is Lions vs 49ers?
The Lions against the 49ers will take place on Sunday, January 28.
Levi’s Stadium will play host to the huge game.
Lions vs 49ers will kick off at 6.30pm ET.
The winners will play the Kansas City Chiefs or the Baltimore Ravens at Super Bowl LVIII.
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What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Lions vs 49ers will be shown live on FOX in the US.
- You can live stream the action from the FOX Sports app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Injury report
Deebo Samuel’s condition is still up in the air ahead of this weekend’s game after suffering a shoulder injury.
ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter appeared on the Pat McAfee Show this afternoon and gave an update.
Schefter said it was “50/50” whether Samuel could play in the NFC Championship.
Schefter added that Samuel’s injury was “problematic” due to how he plays with his upper body.
“To me, he’s compromised if he’s out there,” Schefter added.
Odds
- Detroit Lions – +250
- San Francisco 49rs – -310
*Odds courtesy of Draftkings and correct at time of publication.
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Where to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 9
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
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Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Saturday as the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the San Francisco Giants.
See USA TODAY’s sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division.
What time is Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants?
First pitch between the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates is scheduled for 9:05 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 9.
How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants on Saturday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 6:32 a.m.
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MLB scores, results
MLB scores for May 9 games are available on usatoday.com . Here’s how to access today’s results:
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Where to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 8
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Friday as the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the San Francisco Giants.
See USA TODAY’s sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division.
What time is Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants?
First pitch between the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. (ET) on Friday, May 8.
How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants on Friday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Friday, May 8, 2026, at 6:33 a.m.
Watch MLB all season long with Fubo
MLB regional blackout restrictions apply
MLB scores, results
MLB scores for May 8 games are available on usatoday.com . Here’s how to access today’s results:
See scores, results for all of today’s games.
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