Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin won’t appeal his four-game suspension for failing a test for performance enhancing drugs.(Photo: Steven Bisig-US PRESSWIRE US PRESSWIRE) Story Highlights Irvin said in a statement he will not appeal his suspension Irvin will miss games against the Panthers, 49ers, Jaguars and Texans With Irvin out, free agent Cliff Avil should [...]
2013 NFL draft: Pick-by-pick analysis
April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Eric Reid (LSU) holds his daughter LeiLani Reid after being picked by the San Francisco 49ers.(Photo: Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — Pick-by-pick results and analysis for Round 1: Pick in Round 1; (overall pick); team; selection 1 (1) Chiefs: Eric Fisher, OT Central Michigan Analysis: The new MAC daddy, Fisher [...]
Sports: Sexual orientation becoming hot topic in pro sports
March 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) – In the ultra-scrutinized world of U.S. professional sports, there is still one line that no one has ever crossed. There is still not a single openly gay player in any of America’s major professional sports leagues. In a country with openly gay politicians, entertainers and even soldiers, professional sports has become a final [...]
NFL News and Notes: Super Trades – Wallace, Kruger highlight 1st day of free agency
March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(L-R) Corey Graham #24, Ray Lewis #52 and Paul Kruger #99 of the Baltimore Ravens walk towards the sideline as play was suspended in the third quarter for 34 minutes due to a power outage against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, [...]
NFL News and Notes: Receivers Harvin, Boldin traded
March 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Anquan Boldin #81 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a 13-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter from Joe Flacco #5 against Donte Whitner #31 of the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (February 2, 2013 – Source: Win McNamee/Getty Images North America) [...]
NFL: With Welker deal close, Patriots pass on franchise tag
March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012.(Photo: Elise Amendola, AP) Story Highlights With the money they saved on QB Tom Brady’s restructured deal, Patriots could re-sign Aqib Talib, Wes Welker [...]
NFL: Darrelle Revis discusses Jets rumors, playing for 49ers
March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Brent Celek #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a touchdown after catching a pass while being tackled by Brodney Pool #22 and Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on December 18, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (December 17, 2011 – Source: Rob Carr/Getty Images North America) [...]
NFL: Joe Flacco’s contract includes $52 million guaranteed, according to report
March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens passes the ball during warm-ups prior to Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (February 2, 2013 – Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Joe Flacco’s historic new six-year, $120.6-million contract [...]
NFL Report: 49ers to trade Alex Smith to Chiefs
February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers walks onto the field during warm ups prior to Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (February 2, 2013 – Source: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / CBS Sports) —- The San Francisco 49ers [...]
NFL: NFLPA head rips Roger Goodell on trust in HGH talks
February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in advance of Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers.(Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights NFLPA president Domonique Foxworth said players aren’t willing to trust Roger Goodell in HGH talks Foxworth said that [...]
