http://www.mail.com/people/28004-frank-gore.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/people/28004-frank-gore.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2078594-spurs-regain-control-with-game-3-win-warriors.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs suddenly returned to form. The Golden State Warriors went cold, and Stephen Curry's sprained left ankle is once again a serious concern. So much about this Western Conference semifinal series has turned, too. Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili reminded the NBA why nobody should ever count them out, leadi... Sat, 11 May 2013 07:42:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2078594-spurs-regain-control-with-game-3-win-warriors.html 2013-05-11T07:42:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2078510-spurs-top-warriors-102-92-2-1-series-lead.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Down and dominated during most of the first two games at home, the San Antonio Spurs once again showed why nobody should ever count them out. Tony Parker scored 25 of his 32 points in a sizzling first half, Tim Duncan added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Spurs quieted the Golden State Warriors and their rowdy sellout crowd in a ... Sat, 11 May 2013 06:28:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2078510-spurs-top-warriors-102-92-2-1-series-lead.html 2013-05-11T06:28:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2050006-draft-was-light-glamour-heavy-intrigue.html Minnesota went all in with three first-round picks. Super Bowl champion Baltimore went for replacements for Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. The New York Jets added to their quarterback uncertainty by taking Geno Smith in the second round. Teams loaded up on linemen, making the big and beefy guys this year's stars. ... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:14:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2050006-draft-was-light-glamour-heavy-intrigue.html 2013-04-28T20:14:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048702-uscs-barkley-3-qbs-picked-4th-round.html NEW YORK (AP) — This was one rush quarterbacks embraced. Starting with Matt Barkley, the fourth round of the NFL draft was the landing spot for quarterbacks who carried hopes of going much higher. Philadelphia traded up with Jacksonville to get the Southern California QB with the opening pick Saturday. "I try not to get stressed about ... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:38:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048702-uscs-barkley-3-qbs-picked-4th-round.html 2013-04-27T23:38:59Z 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/1866550-column-super-harbaugh-good.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It ended another lifetime after it began, with the Baltimore Ravens gladly surrendering two points that meant nothing except to some lucky bettors in Vegas. One brother patted the other on the cheek and, just like that, the strangest Super Bowl you will ever see was finally over. If football is a game of momentum, the San Francisco 49er... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1866550-column-super-harbaugh-good.html 2013-02-04T05:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1864448-super-bowl-watch-nfl-awards-real-fun-to.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Around the Super Bowl and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: REAL FUN TO COME The NFL's best have been mingling with celebrities, signing autographs for adoring fans and enjoying all the festivities New Orlean... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1864448-super-bowl-watch-nfl-awards-real-fun-to.html 2013-02-03T04:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1863332-deep-thoughts-long-ball-carry-ravens-to-win.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Fear the dreadlocks, San Francisco. Torrey Smith just might be the difference in a Super Bowl that will hinge on the 49ers' ability to prevent the Baltimore Ravens from scoring with the long ball. You might remember Smith from that playoff game in Denver on Jan. 12. Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey sure does. Bailey, a 12-time Pro Bowl s... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1863332-deep-thoughts-long-ball-carry-ravens-to-win.html 2013-02-02T00:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1863338-balanced-49ers-offense-aims-to-lead-super-bowl-win.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is a mystery man under center, a strong-armed passer one moment and a 25-year-old kid who can run right out of the pocket for a huge gain the next. Baltimore must brace for the unexpected on every snap in Sunday's Super Bowl. There's flashy Michael Crabtree on the edges and Vernon Davis down the middle, Frank Gore and L... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1863338-balanced-49ers-offense-aims-to-lead-super-bowl-win.html 2013-02-02T00:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1855034-randy-moss-star-to-afterthought-with-49ers.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Randy Moss strolled to the podium on Super Bowl media day — his 49ers hat tilted slightly to the left, his sleeves rolled up high to reveal a cross tattooed on one arm, a large "R'' tattooed on the other. He carried himself very much like the star he once was. "I don't know how many questions I'm gonna give you," he barked to reporters,... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1855034-randy-moss-star-to-afterthought-with-49ers.html 2013-01-30T07:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1853032-gore-rice-contrasting-styles-mutual-respect.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One guy is a bruiser of a back, just as comfortable running through defenders as around them. The other is more of a slasher, darting this way and that to make people miss, requiring only the slightest opening to bust off a big gain. They may be different in style — Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers, Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1853032-gore-rice-contrasting-styles-mutual-respect.html 2013-01-29T08:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1852250-49ers-gore-hope-through-adversity.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ray Rice has known nothing but winning since he came into the NFL. For Frank Gore, it took a while. Two running backs with contrasting styles and story lines will be on display at this Super Bowl, but they have one thing in common — plenty of respect for each other. "To battle through what he's been through? He's a warrior," Rice said M... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1852250-49ers-gore-hope-through-adversity.html 2013-01-29T01:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834158-harbaugh-brothers-take-49ers-ravens-to-super-bowl.html This Super Bowl will be filled with firsts — and one significant last. The Harbaughs, San Francisco's Jim and Baltimore's John, will be the first pair of brothers to coach against each other in the NFL title game. Quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers and Joe Flacco of the Ravens each will be playing in his first Super Bowl — where success is the ult... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834158-harbaugh-brothers-take-49ers-ravens-to-super-bowl.html 2013-01-21T08:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834558-49ers-rally-falcons-28-24-nfc-title-game.html ATLANTA (AP) — The loss stuck with them for a year, pushing the San Francisco 49ers in everything they did. They didn't want to feel that way again. Not to worry. The 49ers are headed to the Super Bowl. Bouncing back from a bitter loss in the 2012 NFC championship game, San Francisco cleared the hurdle it couldn't quite get over the previous season. And, ... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834558-49ers-rally-falcons-28-24-nfc-title-game.html 2013-01-21T08:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1833664-49ers-head-to-super-bowl-beating-falcons-28-24.html ATLANTA (AP) — The clutch quarterback. The genius coach. The big-play defense. The San Francisco 49ers are ready to start a new dynasty with a familiar formula. Next stop, the Big Easy. Colin Kaepernick and Frank Gore led San Francisco to a record comeback in the NFC championship game Sunday, overcoming an early 17-0 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons 28... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1833664-49ers-head-to-super-bowl-beating-falcons-28-24.html 2013-01-21T02:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1822520-ravens-49ers-plan-endings.html This time, it will be different. That's the mantra the Ravens and 49ers must carry into Sunday's conference championships. One step from the Super Bowl once more, the Ravens and 49ers believe they've found that extra element for success. For San Francisco, it might be the versatility and big-play potential Colin Kaepernick brings to the offense. For Balti... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1822520-ravens-49ers-plan-endings.html 2013-01-15T20:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816868-kaepernick-delivers-49ers-beat-packers-45-31.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The unproven kid thoroughly beat the former Super Bowl champion and reigning MVP. With a strong arm that allowed him to pick the Packers apart from the pocket and speedy legs that helped him break free for big gains, Colin Kaepernick did a little bit of everything in a record-setting, sensational playoff debut — and Aaron Rodgers just... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816868-kaepernick-delivers-49ers-beat-packers-45-31.html 2013-01-13T07:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816816-ravens-shock-broncos-49ers-rout-packers.html The 49ers and Ravens are getting another shot at making the Super Bowl. Losers in tight conference championship games a year ago, they are returning to the final step before the big game in the Big Easy after wins Saturday. Baltimore took the long, frigid route, rallying at Denver for a 38-35 victory in an AFC divisional playoff. The Ravens will go to eit... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816816-ravens-shock-broncos-49ers-rout-packers.html 2013-01-13T04:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1808938-pro-picks-patriots-to-repeat-december-romp.html Bill Belichick insists the rematch of a December game with the Texans will be different. Not too much different, of course, because he fully expects his Patriots to win the divisional-round playoff game and advance to the AFC title match. As for another 42-14 outcome, New England's coach is having none of it. "The pl... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1808938-pro-picks-patriots-to-repeat-december-romp.html 2013-01-09T16:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792482-49ers-win-nfc-west-with-27-13-victory-arizona.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bare-chested Joe Staley and Mike Iupati jumped up and down wearing only their shorts, each offensive lineman doing his best to will the Vikings to victory from afar. The 49ers — sporting fresh red NFC West champion caps after beating the Arizona Cardinals 27-13 on Sunday — crammed into the cozy confines of their locker room and became... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792482-49ers-win-nfc-west-with-27-13-victory-arizona.html 2012-12-31T01:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784942-seahawks-roll-49ers-noisy-seattle-42-13.html SEATTLE (AP) — Red Bryant remembers the early years of his career, when the Seattle Seahawks struggled to win only four and five games in his first two seasons. Getting a 10th win on Sunday night and a trip to the postseason was special to the Seahawks' big defensive end. "Who has been playing better than us the last few weeks?" Bryant questioned. "This i... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784942-seahawks-roll-49ers-noisy-seattle-42-13.html 2012-12-24T07:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1771284-49ers-withstand-comeback-top-patriots-41-34.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — LaMichael James awaited the kickoff, determined to regain the momentum for the 49ers after they quickly lost all of a 28-point lead. "We need a boost," he said. "That's what I was thinking. I was thinking I got to take it to the house." He didn't get all the way there, but close enough to set up the decisive touchdown — going 62 y... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1771284-49ers-withstand-comeback-top-patriots-41-34.html 2012-12-17T11:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770966-49ers-clinch-playoff-berth-41-34-patriots.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh might have learned more about his San Francisco 49ers during 20 minutes of sleepwalking than at any other time in his two years as their coach. His 49ers turned a nearly historic collapse into a stunning victory and a playoff berth. They withstood a 28-point comeback by the New England Patriots to win 41-34 on Sunday ... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770966-49ers-clinch-playoff-berth-41-34-patriots.html 2012-12-17T05:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770838-49ers-lead-patriots-31-17-early-4th-quarter.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick threw three touchdown passes and the San Francisco 49ers led the turnover-prone New England Patriots 31-17 early in the fourth quarter on a rainy Sunday night. Six days after the Patriots' 42-14 win over the Houston Texans, who had the NFL's best record, they were on the other end in another game against one of th... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770838-49ers-lead-patriots-31-17-early-4th-quarter.html 2012-12-17T03:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html Winning was required to keep pace in the NFC East playoff race. Losing was all that was needed in the AFC North. The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants beat New Orleans with an offensive eruption fueled by David Wilson's record-setting performance. That 52-27 romp kept the Giants one game in front of Washington, which rallied to beat Baltimore ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html 2012-12-10T09:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754934-gore-kaepernick-lead-49ers-dolphins-27-13.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Frank Gore purchased a gray hooded sweatshirt months ago specifically for this day, featuring an upside down teal dolphin in distress. Miami's mascot, on its head — with a first-aid symbol and an "X'' over each eye to boot. "I said, 'We've got to turn him upside down,'" he said. A Miami man through and through, Gore sure did his part.... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754934-gore-kaepernick-lead-49ers-dolphins-27-13.html 2012-12-10T00:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738608-rams-edge-49ers-16-13-overtime.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jeff Fisher apologized for predicting an entirely different game after the St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers went to overtime for the second time in three weeks. No apology necessary after the Rams bounded off the field in a mood to celebrate instead of tying again. "Wow," Fisher said after rookie Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54-yard field... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738608-rams-edge-49ers-16-13-overtime.html 2012-12-03T10:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738490-2-burnett-ints-key-green-bays-23-14-win.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — If any more Green Bay receivers go down, the Packers could always use Morgan Burnett. With Minnesota rolling behind Adrian Peterson, the Green Bay safety picked off Christian Ponder twice in the red zone in the second half Sunday. Mason Crosby converted the miscues into a pair of field goals, James Starks gave Green Bay its first to... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738490-2-burnett-ints-key-green-bays-23-14-win.html 2012-12-03T01:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1729272-kaepernick-to-start-49ers-qb-sunday-rams.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Tight end Delanie Walker arrives at work at 6 a.m. each day, and Colin Kaepernick always beats him to 49ers headquarters. The quarterback clocks in before most of his teammates for that matter. With that work ethic and standout performances, Kaepernick has earned himself a third straight start at quarterback for San Francisco on... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1729272-kaepernick-to-start-49ers-qb-sunday-rams.html 2012-11-29T01:07:00Z