http://www.mail.com/people/35004-david-akers.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/35004-david-akers.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2016012-lions-sign-norwegian-kicking-prospect-rugland.html DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are giving a Norwegian Internet kicking sensation a shot to make the team. Detroit signed kicker Havard Rugland on Thursday, declining to disclose details of the deal. With the move, the Lions seem to be giving newly acquired kicker David Akers some competition or at least provide some depth at the position for practice. D... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:11:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2016012-lions-sign-norwegian-kicking-prospect-rugland.html 2013-04-12T16:11:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1960016-whos-coming-going-nfl-free-agent-frenzy.html The first week of NFL free agency isn't over yet, and it's already becoming difficult to keep track of who's coming and going. Anquan Boldin's a 49er, Reggie Bush a Lion, Steven Jackson a Falcon, Greg Jennings a Viking and Wes Welker a Bronco. Ryan Fitzpatrick's no longer a Bill, Dwight Freeney's out as a Colt, Mike Wallace as a Steeler and Nnamdi Asomugh... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:55:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1960016-whos-coming-going-nfl-free-agent-frenzy.html 2013-03-16T19:55:52Z 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/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/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/1832364-ex-ravens-wr-evans-feels-team.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — While Lee Evans awaits another chance in the NFL, he'll be rooting for the Baltimore Ravens in Sunday's AFC championship rematch with New England. The wide receiver who couldn't hold onto a pass in the end zone a year ago — which likely would have sent the Ravens into the Super Bowl — has no regrets. Except, maybe, that he's not p... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1832364-ex-ravens-wr-evans-feels-team.html 2013-01-19T18:45:00Z 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/1798862-billy-cundiff-practices-alongside-david-akers.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Billy Cundiff, sporting a crisp new white No. 6 jersey, had an impressive first day of practice with the San Francisco 49ers while kicking alongside struggling veteran David Akers as coach Jim Harbaugh closely watched. Cundiff signed a one-year contract Tuesday with the NFC West champion Niners (11-4-1) to compete with Akers as ... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1798862-billy-cundiff-practices-alongside-david-akers.html 2013-01-04T01:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796502-12-playoff-teams-flaws-to.html The NFL's dandy dozen is set — and truth be told, a little scared. Nobody's perfect, and all the teams that made the playoffs face potential pitfalls that could derail their dreams of partying down Bourbon Street in February. The Denver Broncos are riding a league-best 11-game winning streak as Peyton Manning seeks to cap his incredible comeback with anot... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796502-12-playoff-teams-flaws-to.html 2013-01-02T21:49:00Z 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/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/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/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html If NFL executives really adore parity, they must be wincing at the early division clinchings by the Broncos, Patriots and Falcons. Not to mention the Texans securing at least a wild-card berth, with nearly all of December still remaining. Sure, there could still be some close races, particularly in the NFC North and for the wild cards. But after Sunday's ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html 2012-12-03T08:14:00Z 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 http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1712972-49ers-kaepernick-big-assist-aldon-smith.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Aldon Smith's high-flying defense gave Colin Kaepernick all kinds of extra chances in his first career NFL start. And the Kaepernick looked little like a backup in delivering on nearly every one of those opportunities under the lights on football's big stage. The strong-armed Kaepernick passed for 243 yards and two touchdowns in place... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1712972-49ers-kaepernick-big-assist-aldon-smith.html 2012-11-20T14:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1712560-kaepernick-49ers-whip-bears-32-7.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As Alex Smith stood on the sideline with a concussion, San Francisco's potential quarterback of the future went to work — and fast. Strong-armed fill-in Colin Kaepernick made all the right throws, looking every bit a capable NFL No. 1. Kaepernick passed for 243 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start in place of the injured... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1712560-kaepernick-49ers-whip-bears-32-7.html 2012-11-20T04:44:00Z