10 Copyright (c) 2013 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the San Francisco 49ers. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/sfo http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12qt5n42h/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-hernandez-probe-continues-224018536--nfl.html Police have yet to rule out New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez as a suspect in a homicide investigation in North Attleboro, Mass., WBZ-TV reported. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:18 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0e573e9e-0ac8-3402-831b-a29b364dee84-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ese4g43/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/49ers-sign-justin-smith-2-170600335--nfl.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive end Justin Smith to a two-year contract extension Wednesday to keep one of their most important defensive players off the free-agent market next offseason. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:19:31 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,eeda1a32-4517-3b55-a8f9-183c9c7cf5c5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12oei0p1t/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/vernon-davis-dabbling-wide-receiver-202022973--nfl.html 49ers used tight end there in recent minicamp Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:20:22 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,80aa5f2d-6731-388a-8d4e-3c08b93d7ed1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12jai19n5/*http%3A//www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/report-49ers-sign-greg-roman-two-year-extension San Francisco's creative offensive coordinator Greg Roman signed a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:12 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ca10cc97-28b5-3c72-a660-72edd5a33fa1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12gcva4a7/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/smith-signs-extension-49ers-173119210--nfl.html The San Francisco 49eers signed veteran defensive end Justin Smith to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday that likely will take him to the end of his NFL career. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:22:14 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,16d69a85-de91-3db3-9197-85154fd6a563-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hi91q38/*http%3A//www.csnbayarea.com/blog/matt-maiocco/justin-smiths-final-contract-sure Justin Smith has excelled in his five seasons with the 49ers. He's coming back for more, and it's not about the money. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:57:14 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f5910ee2-8c43-3cc0-85b9-f99444052450-l:1 The two-year contract extension that defensive end Justin Smith signed with the 49ers is likely to be the final contract that the 33-year-old signs in the NFL. “Justin’s All-Pro contributions on the field, as well as his leadership on and off the field, are integral to our success as a team,” 49ers General Manager Trent… Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:39:22 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fdf0d9ef-fbca-300c-ad08-28bf0dbad606-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12e43e3r5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/49ers-sign-justin-smith-2-170017065--nfl.html Defensive lineman was entering final year of deal Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:17 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ba4fba3d-2ea1-3de6-b6b6-a1133c949c39-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12q9gd34q/*http%3A//www.csnbayarea.com/blog/matt-maiocco/49ers-sign-justin-smith-two-year-extension Justin Smith is 33 years old and coming off surgery, but 49ers showed Wednesday they're counting on a few more years of productivity. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:34:55 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1093e231-8b4c-37a4-93ca-73367dabf28d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=133rtod8o/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/san-francisco-49ers-j-jenkins-making-most-offseason-163300611.html COMMENTARY | A.J. Jenkins is taking the right measures to put his rookie season behind him. After failing to see the field last year for all but 47 plays, the 23-year-old receiver is beginning to fall into the good graces of his coaches. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:33:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c1fa5f4c-ce1f-3b84-9f81-b9d71974c999-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12dndbba8/*http%3A//www.csnbayarea.com/blog/matt-maiocco/dahl-rams-are-and-coming-team 49ers safety Craig Dahl started 16 games for the Rams last year and says there was no team St. Louis got up for playing more than San Francisco. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:43:40 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6809f303-f2a8-3eb1-bb1a-022f6ef72b2b-l:1 Veteran linebacker Takeo Spikes, who has been a free agent since the Chargers cut him in March, would like to play this season. But he’s in no hurry to sign with a new team. Spikes said on NFL AM that at age 36, he doesn’t get excited about the idea of sweating through a hot… Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:23:10 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ed8a2dec-d696-3f34-a71b-07a7c560832a-l:1 With all due respect to the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears and others, Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Barkevious Mingo believes the Cleveland Browns could have the best defensive unit in the league this season. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mingo believes the Browns have the pieces in place… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:29:29 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,06459443-1e25-367b-bf84-db5fce330532-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=1277rq0at/*http%3A//www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-waive-carswell-after-acl-tear Brandon Carswell's hopes to make the 49ers roster were all but over just minutes after taking to the practice field for the first time. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:51:07 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b3b493dd-205c-3c1c-a189-cb4b5f153346-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ntummss/*http%3A//www.csnbayarea.com/blog/matt-maiocco/matt-maioccos-49ers-chat-transcript-618 Matt Maiocco chats every week. Join him today at 12 p.m. noon and talk 49ers football. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:54:32 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,eec35a96-1456-372e-8c7e-5bf9a69df930-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12op134jc/*http%3A//www.csnbayarea.com/blog/matt-maiocco/49ers-longest-tenured-player-battle-spot A UCLA grad and a former Charger will press Brian Jennings to keep the job he's held since being drafted in 2000. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:56:26 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,79ace648-96ce-38bb-a214-b8d1721c96de-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kiuaule/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-pittsburgh-steelers-054021145--nfl.html Roethlisberger watches practice after knee 'cleanup' Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:09 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,cfbfe93a-c232-3590-88f8-6c066a74265d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hk7cnn5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-baltimore-ravens-211200784--nfl.html Ravens say goodbye to FB Leach Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:09 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f013acfc-1910-3fdd-9943-fab6ca6f5c7e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ij2lj7r/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-green-bay-packers-211200956--nfl.html Bishop reaches end with Packers Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:09 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,903a346d-a135-3011-bc87-d7b906a30c17-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12elfhoqv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-st-louis-rams-205339358--nfl.html Rams' offense packed with potential Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:09 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,19f74134-46f6-3a0d-9532-4b6a200f6901-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12k0ubind/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-san-francisco-49ers-211200051--nfl.html Harbaugh remarks on Seattle PED violations Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:09 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,811b4a13-1e36-3193-9b62-95646552bdd2-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12jk6cccn/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-packers-release-lb-224027740--nfl.html Shopped during and since the draft in April, linebacker Desmond Bishop finally saw his days with the Green Bay Packers end Monday. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:10:38 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,7a5de223-e816-3c54-95bb-1ee5b49f8eb1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kenf4f2/*http%3A//www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/yahoo-named-founding-partner-levis-stadium-49ers The 49ers and Yahoo! today announced that Yahoo! will be the exclusive online sports content, social networking, photo and video sharing partner for Levi’s Stadium and the San Francisco 49ers. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:52:42 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8071fe02-77be-3f5f-a3c0-1997cc8eaacd-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=128rjdplp/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/49ers-partner-yahoo-195023026--nfl.html The San Francisco 49ers and Yahoo! jointly announced Monday that Yahoo! will be the exclusive online sports content, social networking, and photo and video sharing provider for the team and Levi's Stadium. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:50:23 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,d4a6f8b8-9345-3cf8-bb89-e3e90f424bd8-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13a327fjj/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/cincinnati-bengals-appear-hard-knocks-045754374.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:19:54 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,36f4914a-0b18-3df5-99fe-3eb602a08417-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12rg5iffs/*http%3A//www.csnbayarea.com/blog/matt-maiocco/york-open-practices-return-during-2014-camp With construction of Levi's Stadium ongoing, 49ers fans can't watch the team practice. But once the stadium opens, that will change. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:10:02 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a0458ac5-0966-3986-833d-9799b9e25e87-l:1 There are now 17 Mt. Rushmores in the U.S.  The real one in South Dakota, and 16 fictional mountains in every NFC city. We’ll start the process later today in the AFC, with the Colts and Jaguars.  (You can vote for the Indy/Baltimore Mt. Rushmore here, and Jacksonville here.) Before we do the next 16,… Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:59:59 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,88f1b1a0-13c0-3836-8ddf-d0b165732078-l:1 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:18 PDT