49ers beat Commanders to remain perfect in NFL

Oct 20, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California — The San Francisco 49ers had appeared to be strolling toward a routine win after quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end George Kittle in the endzone to cap a nine-play 64-yard drive in the first quarter. Washington responded with a 51-yard field goal from Drew Stevens but San Francisco were soon leading by 10 points after McCaffrey rushed from the one-yard line to make it 13-3. Another close-range McCaffrey touchdown in the second quarter after a 14-play 69-yard drive took San Francisco into a 20-3 lead at half-time. A 33-yard field goal from Eddy Pineiro made it 23-3 to the 49ers early in the third quarter and seemingly on course for a comfortable victory. Washington though began fighting back late in the third quarter with Daniels hitting Stefon Diggs for a touchdown to make it 23-10. Daniels tossed a second touchdown midway through the fourth quarter when he found Rachaad White to help take the score to 23-17. The Washington defense forced San Francisco to punt twice on their next two possessions and that left the Commanders one last chance to snatch a winning score. That drive ended with Daniels sacked at the Washington 42-yard line to end the game.  AFP LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp, the country’s football federation (FPF) announced on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). The 41-year-old abruptly left the Portugal camp on Sept. 30 during the UEFA Nations League, before accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time. Ronaldo apologized to supporters earlier in October, adding he would accept any punishment that was imposed. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star, who will also have to pay a fine of 255 euros ($286), has received the minimum penalty provided for in the federation’s regulations, which stipulate suspensions of between one and six months for leaving the national team. Ronaldo left Portugal’s squad after first being made to warm up as a substitute against Norway on Sept. 27 and not being brought on, and then finding out he would not start against Denmark in the match on Oct. 1. Ronaldo’s suspension takes effect from the day of the Denmark match, meaning he has already served 19 days of his ban and will complete it by the end of October. The FPF disciplinary committee said it took into account “the remorse shown in the statement” issued by Ronaldo on Oct. 6, in which he admitted his mistake and expressed his willingness to accept a punishment. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is Portugal’s all-time top goal scorer and record appearance-maker in men’s international football. But in his absence, Portugal won all four of their Nations League matches and qualified for the quarterfinals with two games to spare.

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