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Hall of Fame semi-finalists announced (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:17:01 PST

Today, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its 25 semi-finalists for the class of 2010.

Homecoming for Jaguars' Del Rio, Jones-Drew (AP)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:04:20 PST

Back in his dominant high school days, Maurice Jones-Drew didn't let himself think too far ahead about his football future, or what he might be able to do in the NFL despite being undersized. He was relishing every moment and the thrill of continuing a record winning streak at prep powerhouse De La Salle in the Bay Area.

Week 12 playoff forecast: AFC North help Jags (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:50:00 PST

Jacksonville gained ground in the wild-card race with the Bengals, Steelers and Ravens all losing.

The National Football League injury report (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:10:00 PST

NEW YORK - The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice):

49ers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:01:47 PST

With the San Francisco 49ers fading out of the NFC playoff picture, there is still plenty for which to play the remainder of the season.

Even if the playoffs are now a long shot, the 49ers must answer one huge question before the offseason.

Is quarterback Alex Smith, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft, going to be the player on whom the 49ers pin their hopes heading into the future?

On Sunday, Smith will start his fifth game of the season when the 49ers face the surging Jacksonville Jaguars at Candlestick Park. The Jaguars have won three consecutive games.

There is increasing pressure on Smith to solidify his future with the 49ers in the final six games of the regular season.

"I still don't think his play is where we want it to be, but I think...

Trio of rushers a reason to give thanks (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:33:00 PST

Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson and Maurice Jones-Drew are providing their teams and fans plenty of joy.

Spikes hopes to return from injury Sunday (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:50:47 PST

San Francisco linebacker Takeo Spikes hopes to return from a hamstring injury for the 49ers' home game Sunday against Jacksonville. Spikes missed last week's 30-24 loss at Green Bay and was replaced by Matt Wilhelm. Spikes strained his left hamstring just before halftime of a win over the Chicago Bears on Nov.

Week 12 NFL picks: Pats no Big Easy matchup for Saints (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:16:22 PST

You'll probably want to gorge yourself on Thanksgiving football, considering the NFL has three more...

Connecting with RBs would benefit Roethlisberger (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:17:00 PST

Ben Roethlisberger could extend his career and help the Steelers offense by throwing more to the RBs.

Calm approach has Chargers back on top (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:52:00 PST

Refusing to panic after another slow start, San Diego leads the AFC West and is eyeing a No. 2 playoff seed.

NFL Team Reports: NFC West (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:16:11 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

San Francisco 49ers dropping tampering charges against New York Jets over Michael Crabtree? (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:32:45 PST

The word on the street is that the San Francisco 49ers will drop the tampering charges it filed against the New...

49ers Drop Tampering Charge Against Jets Concerning Michael Crabtree (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:16:35 PST

The San Francisco 49ers are dropping a charge of tampering against the New York Jets regarding wide receiver...

Singletary makes tough realization: 49ers playoff hopes dwindling (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:28:00 PST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Mike Singletary is still talking playoffs for the San Francisco 49ers, even if that seems like a serious longshot these days.

Singletary regroups 49ers again (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:22:43 PST

Mike Singletary is still talking playoffs for the San Francisco 49ers, even if that seems like a serious longshot these days. Singletary's first season as 49ers head coach started out with so much promise -- a 3-1 record, first place in the NFC West, wins over Seattle and the defending NFC champion Arizona Cardinals.

NFL Today (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:58:56 PST

SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 23 Tennessee at Houston (8:30 p.m. EST). Vince Young, who led the Titans to three consecutive wins, returns to the state where he starred for the Longhorns in college. Houston is looking for a win to keep pace in the AFC playoff race. STARS Passing -- Matthew Stafford, Lions, completed 26 of 43 for 422 yards and five touchdowns in Detroit's 38-37 win over Cleveland.

Aaron Rodgers makes 49ers pay for draft-day snub, Green Bay win 30-24 (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:21:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Sure, Aaron Rodgers enjoyed beating the San Francisco 49ers. It's the team he grew up rooting for, and the team that snubbed him on draft day in 2005.

49ers pay for Rodgers draft snub, GB wins 30-24 (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:12:00 PST

Sure, Aaron Rodgers enjoyed beating the San Francisco 49ers. It's the team he grew up rooting for, and the team that snubbed him on draft day in 2005. But Rodgers wasn't gloating after Sunday's 30-24 victory, and neither were the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay (6-4) nearly blew a big lead in the second half, and now might have to hang in the playoff race without two key cogs in the...

LB Spikes inactive for 49ers (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:59:55 PST

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Takeo Spikes is inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Spikes, who missed time in practice this week because of a hamstring injury, will be replaced by Matt Wilhelm. The Packers welcome back several players from recent injuries, including tight end Jermichael Finley (knee), linebacker Aaron Kampman (concussion) and right tackle...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Singletary faces Packers at Lambeau (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:45:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - If San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary reaches for his red instant replay flag during Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, he'll be hoping for better luck than he had at Lambeau Field 20 years ago.

Crabtree now 49ers' No. 1 receiver but still looking to get better (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:12:00 PST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Now that he has taken over the unofficial role as the San Francisco 49ers' No. 1 wide receiver, rookie Michael Crabtree is searching for missing elements in his game.

49ers' Crabtree looking to get better (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:56 PST

Now that he has taken over the unofficial role as the San Francisco 49ers' No. 1 wide receiver, rookie Michael Crabtree is searching for missing elements in his game. The team's first-round draft pick has had a rather smooth and productive transition into San Francisco's starting lineup since joining the 49ers in early October.

After playing with concussion, Packers' Kampman says cautious approach is best (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Aaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Distant replay: Singletary faces Pack at Lambeau (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:34:20 PST

By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer

On the Corner, podcast #32: How Vince Young saved the world (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:31:15 PST

This week's edition of the podcast takes a closer look at the resurgence in Tennessee and how Vince Young is...