
Jan 3 - By R.B. Fallstrom, AP Sports Writer
Vernon Davis tied the NFL record for touchdown receptions for a tight end with his 13th of the season, helping the San Francisco 49ers finish strong and the lowly St. Louis Rams clinch the No. 1 overall draft pick in a 28-6 victory on Sunday. Complete Story...
Jan 3 - By Associated Press
Isaac Bruce got a ceremonial start in the San Francisco 49ers' finale, lining up for the first snap before jumping and bumping with a teammate and trotting off the field.

Dec 27 - By Josh Dubow, AP Sports Writer
Frank Gore scored on a 1-yard run and topped the 1,000-yard mark for the fourth straight year, and the San Francisco 49ers moved within one win of avoiding a seventh straight losing season by beating the Detroit Lions 20-6 Sunday.

Dec 20 - By Rob Maaddi, AP Sports Writer
Playoff berths are so routine for the Philadelphia Eagles they don't celebrate anymore.
Dec 20 - By Associated Press
Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and running back Brian Westbrook are both inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco.

Dec 14 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
The Arizona Cardinals threw away a chance to clinch a second straight NFC West crown.
Dec 14 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
San Francisco 49ers team president Jed York gave a big vote of confidence to coach Mike Singletary and general manger Scot McCloughan on Monday, saying both men would be with the franchise for the 2010 season.
Dec 10 - By Associated Press
The owners of a theme park adjacent to a proposed stadium for the 49ers in Santa Clara are suing the city, saying an agreement with the team is illegal.

Dec 7 - By Tim Booth, AP Sports Writer
Before going out for a fourth-quarter drive, San Francisco coach Mike Singletary pulled Alex Smith aside.

Dec 6 - By Gregg Bell, AP Sports Writer
The San Francisco 49ers blew a career day from quarterback Alex Smith, more opportunities to win than they could have wished for — and a chance to keep pressure on Arizona in the NFC West.

Nov 30 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
Perhaps the San Francisco 49ers are a passing team after all.

Nov 29 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith threw short touchdown passes to Frank Gore and Vernon Davis for a solid outing in a 20-3 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Nov 22 - By Chris Jenkins, AP Sports Writer
Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub in 2005 and the Green Bay Packers survived a second-half surge by the 49ers for a 30-24 victory Sunday.

Nov 12 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
Mike Singletary didn't exactly hand it to his old team. That didn't matter — Jay Cutler handed the desperate San Francisco 49ers a much-needed win.

Nov 8 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
Chris Johnson got to perform his celebratory dance after all.

Nov 1 - By Michael Marot, AP Sports Writer
The Indianapolis Colts won their 16th straight regular-season game, the equivalent of an undefeated season, and Jim Caldwell became the first rookie coach since the NFL merger to open his career with seven consecutive wins thanks to Sunday's 18-14 victory over San Francisco.

Oct 28 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
Mike Singletary can see it in Alex Smith's eyes, in his body language. He's a different player now. Confident. Mature. Experienced.
Oct 27 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
The San Francisco 49ers took a big blow to their already struggling offensive line Tuesday, losing right tackle Tony Pashos for the season with a broken left shoulder blade.
Oct 26 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
Alex Smith is getting a big chance to resurrect his career. All but forgotten, the former No. 1 overall pick is the San Francisco 49ers' new starting quarterback — again.

Oct 25 - By Kristie Rieken, AP Sports Writer
Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns and the Houston Texans built a big lead before holding on for a 24-21 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Oct 22 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
Michael Crabtree stood against a wall in the locker room for his makeshift news conference and spoke for just more than six minutes about his upcoming NFL debut. He sported a red and gold San Francisco 49ers stocking cap.

Oct 21 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
The San Francisco 49ers ran interference for Michael Crabtree on Wednesday.
Oct 20 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
Frank Gore is healthy again and eager to play. Michael Crabtree is set to make his NFL debut and possibly even start. Mike Singletary has made changes to his inconsistent offensive line.
Oct 19 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
Veteran San Francisco linebacker Jeff Ulbrich won't play again this season because of a concussion.

Oct 14 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
Michael Crabtree will make his NFL debut in his home state as planned.