Sports Editor

Ethan Kassel

All eight city football teams that played this week suffered defeats, including defending state champions Balboa and Sacred Heart Cathedral.

As much as we love them, we can't lean on them to revitalize Union Square — just yet. 

Taking inventory of the 49ers' performance — and emotional outbursts — in their big win against Tampa Bay.

The journeyman guard can take a ribbing from Steve Kerr, antagonize Jimmy Butler, and keep the mood light on the biggest stages. 

To some, it’s a blight or a sign of urban decay. It is also arguably the most abundant form of public art in the Bay Area.