http://www.mail.com/organizations/13746-nfc-west.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/13746-nfc-west.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2103976-wr-crabtree-tears-achilles-tendon.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers suddenly have a huge void in their receiving corps as they chase another Super Bowl berth: Michael Crabtree is sidelined after surgery on his right Achilles tendon. San Francisco's leading wide receiver underwent surgery Wednesday, though the team is optimistic he will return at some point in 2013. Crabtr... Wed, 22 May 2013 22:34:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2103976-wr-crabtree-tears-achilles-tendon.html 2013-05-22T22:34:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2102190-bay-bowl-san-francisco-to-host-50th-super-bowl.html BOSTON (AP) — Build a new stadium, host the Super Bowl to show it off. The NFL rewarded the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday with hosting rights for the 2016 championship game, slotting the 50th Super Bowl in the 49ers' high-tech Santa Clara stadium scheduled to open next year. The league also voted at its spring meetings to give the ... Wed, 22 May 2013 07:25:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2102190-bay-bowl-san-francisco-to-host-50th-super-bowl.html 2013-05-22T07:25:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2100172-50th-super-bowl-to-san-francisco-bay-area.html BOSTON (AP) — The NFL will celebrate its 50th Super Bowl in northern California, where its newest, most high-tech venue is being built. That makes South Florida, in the midst of a spat over expensive stadium renovations, a loser for the 2016 game. And Miami took a double defeat when Houston was awarded the 2017 championship game. In two separate votes, NF... Tue, 21 May 2013 22:11:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2100172-50th-super-bowl-to-san-francisco-bay-area.html 2013-05-21T22:11:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2094174-seahawks-de-bruce-irvin-suspended-4-games.html RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. Irvin will be eligible to participate in all offseason activities and preseason practices and games, but will be suspended without pay... Fri, 17 May 2013 23:25:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2094174-seahawks-de-bruce-irvin-suspended-4-games.html 2013-05-17T23:25:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2072020-49ers-reach-stadium-naming-rights-deal-with-levis.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The future home of the San Francisco 49ers will be called Levi's Stadium. The 49ers and Levi Strauss & Co. announced an agreement Wednesday for a $220 million, 20-year naming rights deal for the team's stadium in Santa Clara. Levi's CEO Chip Bergh and 49ers CEO Jed York announced the deal at Levi's Plaza in San Francisco. Santa Clara ... Wed, 08 May 2013 22:18:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2072020-49ers-reach-stadium-naming-rights-deal-with-levis.html 2013-05-08T22:18:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2026358-justin-smith-aldon-smith-pace-surgeries.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith and linebacker Aldon Smith are working back from offseason surgeries, and general manager Trent Baalke expects each to be at full strength and ready for the start of training camp this summer. Running back Kendall Hunter, who underwent surgery late in the season for a torn left A... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:03:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2026358-justin-smith-aldon-smith-pace-surgeries.html 2013-04-17T21:03:31Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024088-super-voice-gone-pat-summerall-dead-82.html DALLAS (AP) — The voice of football. The NFL's narrator for generations. A master of restraint. Pat Summerall soothed American television audiences over four decades — his deep, resonant voice and simple, understated style served as the perfect complement to the boisterous enthusiasm of John Madden, his partner in a celebrated pairing that lasted half of ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:31:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024088-super-voice-gone-pat-summerall-dead-82.html 2013-04-17T07:31:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1994176-49ers-asomugha-reach-agreement-one-year-deal.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (NAHM'-dee AH'-suhm-wah) has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers that could pay him as much as $3 million this year. Asomugha's representative, Ben Dogra, says Asomugha is expected to sign his new deal Wednesday. He was busy taking high school students around his ... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:25:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1994176-49ers-asomugha-reach-agreement-one-year-deal.html 2013-04-02T23:25:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1993534-cardinals-acquire-qb-palmer-raiders.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Carson Palmer has landed with the third team of his NFL career. First Cincinnati, then Oakland and now Arizona, it's not exactly a 'Who's Who' of NFL powerhouses. But Palmer and his new coach insist that he's coming to a Cardinals team built to win now, despite the fact it lost 11 of its last 12 a season ago. ... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:51:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1993534-cardinals-acquire-qb-palmer-raiders.html 2013-04-02T22:51:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1991470-louisvilles-kevin-ware-resting-surgery.html Kevin Ware is already up and walking, and he's got a nice souvenir to keep him company until he's cleared to return to Louisville. Cardinals coach Rick Pitino brought the Midwest Regional championship trophy when he visited Ware, who remains hospitalized after surgery to repair a gruesome fracture in his right leg. "He was real excited about (the trophy),... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:04:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1991470-louisvilles-kevin-ware-resting-surgery.html 2013-04-02T03:04:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1991126-raiders-acquire-qb-matt-flynn-seahawks.html ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are changing directions at quarterback once again. The Raiders acquired Seattle backup Matt Flynn on Monday for draft picks, bringing an end to Carson Palmer's brief tenure as starter in Oakland even before they are done paying the steep price they dealt to acquire him. "Matt's one of those gu... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:19:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1991126-raiders-acquire-qb-matt-flynn-seahawks.html 2013-04-01T23:19:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1991618-browns-trade-qb-colt-mccoy-to-niners-2-picks.html CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns have discarded another quarterback. Colt McCoy will start over as a backup in San Francisco. McCoy, who became expendable when Cleveland signed veteran free agent quarterback Jason Campbell last week, was traded Monday to the San Francisco 49ers for two draft picks. The Browns confirmed the deal on the same day new coach Rob Ch... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:04:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1991618-browns-trade-qb-colt-mccoy-to-niners-2-picks.html 2013-04-01T23:04:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1961784-rams-long-agree-to-terms-deal.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams and free agent offensive tackle Jake Long agreed to terms on a deal Sunday night. Long, the first overall pick of the 2008 draft by the Miami Dolphins, spent a few days in St. Louis last week and passed a physical, but left without a deal. Kevin Demoff, the Rams' chief operating officer, confirmed the signing. ... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:15:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1961784-rams-long-agree-to-terms-deal.html 2013-03-18T05:15:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1955902-falcons-agree-to-3-year-deal-with-steven-jackson.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have found their replacement for Michael Turner by agreeing to terms with free agent Steven Jackson on a three-year, $12 million deal. The 29-year-old Jackson had 1,042 yards rushing and four touchdowns with the Rams last season. It was his eighth straight season with more than 1,000 yards rushing. Jackson has 10,135 yar... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:58:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1955902-falcons-agree-to-3-year-deal-with-steven-jackson.html 2013-03-15T02:58:08Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1955948-falcons-steven-jackson-matt-cassel-to-vikings.html The Atlanta Falcons replaced Michael Turner with another proven, productive running back. Steven Jackson, the top running back in free agency, agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with the Falcons on Thursday. Also getting new deals were backup quarterback Matt Cassel in Minnesota, pass rusher Cliff Avril in Seattle and cornerback Keenan Lewis in New ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:44:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1955948-falcons-steven-jackson-matt-cassel-to-vikings.html 2013-03-15T02:44:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1950650-reggie-bush-to-lions-welker-to-broncos.html Wes Welker sure knows how to pick his quarterbacks. The star receiver, Tom Brady's favorite target, is leaving New England and heading to Denver, where he'll join Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Also getting new deals were Reggie Bush in Detroit, Dashon Goldson in Tampa Bay, and even Ray Lewis — with ESPN. Day 2 of t... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:59:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1950650-reggie-bush-to-lions-welker-to-broncos.html 2013-03-14T04:59:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1952996-broncos-welker-agree-to-2-year-deal.html ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Wes Welker is saying so long to Tom Brady and hello to Peyton Manning. After spending six years with Brady in New England, the Pro Bowl receiver agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal Wednesday to team up with Manning in Denver. The Welker signing was the highlight of a big day for the Broncos, who once again made a major splash in... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:26:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1952996-broncos-welker-agree-to-2-year-deal.html 2013-03-14T03:26:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949618-gonzalez-to-falcons-fitzpatrick-cut-bills.html The Baltimore Ravens are paying the price for winning a Super Bowl. The NFL champions lost two key components of their defense, linebackers Paul Kruger and Dannell Ellerbe, as free agency began Tuesday. On Monday, they traded star receiver Anquan Boldin, a key to their title run, to San Francisco — the team the Ravens beat 34-31 to win the championship. ... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:16:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949618-gonzalez-to-falcons-fitzpatrick-cut-bills.html 2013-03-13T05:16:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1947602-boldin-harvin-traded-nfl-free-agency-nears.html On the eve of NFL free agency, trades involving top receivers Anquan Boldin and Percy Harvin grabbed the headlines. In an odd twist Monday, Boldin went from the Ravens to the San Francisco 49ers, the team he helped Baltimore beat 34-31 in last month's Super Bowl. Harvin, who expressed his discontent in Minnesota, was sent to Seattle, where he will join fo... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:27:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1947602-boldin-harvin-traded-nfl-free-agency-nears.html 2013-03-12T03:27:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1947400-49ers-acquire-wr-boldin-ravens.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Here's a Super Bowl twist: A guy who helped Baltimore beat San Francisco for the NFL title is now poised to join the 49ers. San Francisco acquired wide receiver Anquan Boldin from the Ravens for a sixth-round draft pick Monday. Boldin, a star in Baltimore's run to the world championship last season, must pass a physical to complete the deal. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:08:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1947400-49ers-acquire-wr-boldin-ravens.html 2013-03-12T00:08:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1946678-ap-sources-vikings-trade-percy-harvin-to-seahawks.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Percy Harvin is headed to Seattle, and Adrian Peterson isn't happy about it. Harvin, Minnesota's moody and multi-talented young wide receiver, will join the Seahawks for a package of draft picks that includes Seattle's first-round selection next month, No. 25 overall. Two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed the details Monday to... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:24:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1946678-ap-sources-vikings-trade-percy-harvin-to-seahawks.html 2013-03-11T23:24:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1936860-49ers-release-6-time-pro-bowl-kicker-david-akers.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On top of the NFL one season, out the door the next. The San Francisco 49ers released six-time Pro Bowl kicker David Akers on Wednesday, ending a two-year run of record-breaking highs and frustrating lows. General Manager Trent Baalke thanked Akers in a statement, calling the kicker a "true professional who represented himself and thi... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:00:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1936860-49ers-release-6-time-pro-bowl-kicker-david-akers.html 2013-03-07T04:00:46Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1919400-ap-source-49ers-to-send-smith-to-kc.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Smith quietly stayed behind the scenes after losing his job and watched from the sideline as San Francisco returned to the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years. Yet the No. 1 overall draft pick from 2005 did make one thing known: The veteran quarterback still considers himself a starter. And he hoped to get that chance again... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:56:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1919400-ap-source-49ers-to-send-smith-to-kc.html 2013-02-27T23:56:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1914356-top-nfl-draft-prospect-utah-heart-ailment.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Top draft prospect Star Lotulelei will undergo more extensive heart tests when he returns to Utah. Doctors at the NFL's annual scouting combine in Indianapolis found the star defensive tackle and likely high pick has a heart condition, Lotulelei's agent, Bruce Tollner, confirmed in a series of emails with The Associated Press on Monday... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:04:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1914356-top-nfl-draft-prospect-utah-heart-ailment.html 2013-02-25T21:04:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1870312-superdome-power-issue-big-game-ap-finds.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Concerned the Superdome might not be able to handle the energy needed for its first Super Bowl since Hurricane Katrina, officials spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on upgrades to decayed utility lines, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. The improvements apparently weren't enough, however, to prevent an embarra... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1870312-superdome-power-issue-big-game-ap-finds.html 2013-02-05T23:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1869124-niners-better-chance-than-ravens-to.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens carried off the Lombardi Trophy. Their beaten opponent has a better chance of doing it next season. San Francisco running back Frank Gore insisted the 49ers were the more talented team even after losing 34-31 to the Ravens in Sunday's Super Bowl. The scoreboard said otherwise, but when the conference champions meet ... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1869124-niners-better-chance-than-ravens-to.html 2013-02-05T07:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1865980-ravens-edge-49ers-34-31-electric-super-bowl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For a Super Bowl with so many story lines, this game came up with quite a twist. Try a blackout that turned a blowout into a shootout — capped by a brilliant defensive stand. The Baltimore Ravens survived a frenzied comeback by the San Francisco 49ers following a 34-minute delay in the third quarter for a power outage Sunday night, winn... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1865980-ravens-edge-49ers-34-31-electric-super-bowl.html 2013-02-04T08:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1866646-orleans-braces-fallout-blackout.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Super Bowl week that had gone so smoothly for the Big Easy suddenly turned bizarre when everyone was watching. The lights went out on the biggest game of the year. Just imagine the uproar if Baltimore had lost. The outage, blamed on an unspecified "abnormality" in the Superdome's power system, was an embarrassment for New Orleans, whi... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1866646-orleans-braces-fallout-blackout.html 2013-02-04T07:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1866436-harbaugh-brothers-stage-dramatic-super-bowl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It sounded as if John Harbaugh was happy his Ravens nearly blew a three-touchdown lead in the Super Bowl. The fact that Baltimore had to hold on the stressful way, with a defensive stand near its own goal line inside the final two minutes of a 34-31 victory, meant that the triumphant coach's younger brother had done pretty well, too, in... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1866436-harbaugh-brothers-stage-dramatic-super-bowl.html 2013-02-04T07:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1866728-kaepernick-leads-49ers-comeback.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Under pressure and off balance, Colin Kaepernick released a fourth-down throw into the end zone with the outcome of the Super Bowl hanging in the balance. Everyone in the Superdome could see that the ball wasn't caught as it sailed over Michael Crabtree. Enraged San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh argued for why: He thought Crabtree got he... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1866728-kaepernick-leads-49ers-comeback.html 2013-02-04T07:37:00Z