San Francisco 49ers

Aldon Smith booked for DUI in Miami Beach

January 28, 2012
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Aldon Smith had a terrific first-year campaign for the Niners, totaling 14 sacks and playing a key part in San Fran’s surprising success in 2011. Unfortunately, less than a week after his season ended, he now finds himself in trouble with the law. KTVU San Francisco reports that Smith, the league’s rookie sack leader, was [...]

Peyton Manning could end up in NFC West

January 12, 2012
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Arguably the hottest topic buzzing through the NFL right now is the future of All-World quarterback Peyton Manning. Okay, okay, maybe he’s only the second most talked about item, behind, of course, the surging Denver Tebows Broncos. Still, for the last several months, Manning has drawn more gossip and back-page press than the National Enquirer. [...]

Terrell Owens interested in return to Niners

December 28, 2011
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When receiver Braylon Edwards was surprisingly released by the 49ers Tuesday, some thought his spot might be filled by a veteran presence for the January playoff push. One certain free agent, who originally got his big break in the Bay Area, has already volunteered for the job. On Wednesday, veteran wideout Terrell Owens expressed an [...]

Frank Gore becomes 49ers’ all-time leading rusher

December 4, 2011
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It wasn’t an eye-popping performance by any stretch of the imagination, but Frank Gore did enough on Sunday to etch himself forever in Niners’ lore. In the 49ers’ 26-0 blanking of the Rams, Gore rushed for 73 yards on 21 carries, surpassing Joe Perry to become the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. The 28-year-old Gore has [...]

Harbaugh brothers set to make NFL history

November 23, 2011
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Thursday will mark an unprecedented occasion in the NFL — and not because there’s actually a few meaningful games on Turkey Day. This Thanksgiving is particularly special because it will be the first time in the league’s history that two sibling head coaches will face off with one another. That’d be the 49ers and Jim [...]

Braylon Edwards escapes suspension, fined $50K

September 6, 2011
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There’s good news and bad news regarding Niners wideout Braylon Edwards. The good news is his off-the-field foolishness won’t keep him out of any games this season. The bad news, however, is his wallet just got a whole lot thinner. On Tuesday, Edwards learned that he will not be suspended by the NFL for several [...]

Michael Crabtree had foot surgery before camp began

August 28, 2011
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Late last month, it was reported that Michael Crabtree would miss his third preseason in his many years with a foot injury of an undisclosed nature. Today, we found out just what caused the injury, what he did to correct it, and how much longer before the Niners wideout returns to the field. According to [...]

49ers trade Taylor Mays to Bengals

August 22, 2011
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After just one full season, the 49ers decided to move on from safety Taylor Mays. After a few weeks on the trade block, Mays is now Cincy’s problem. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Niners have traded Mays to the Bengals in exchange for an undisclosed draft selection. In other words, likely a late-round pick. Nearly [...]