49ers rank among top teams but still trying to ignite offenseSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have taken early command of first place in the NFC West despite an offense that ranks among the worst in the NFL. Singletary says he would still like to have Crabtree play for 49ers this seasonSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Mike Singletary said Monday that the San Francisco 49ers would still like to have first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree play for the team this season. 49ers score in all ways to beat winless Rams: offense, defense, special teamsSAN FRANCISCO — Coach Mike Singletary delivered another one of his motivational halftime speeches and the San Francisco 49ers woke up in a hurry. Big Unit makes possible final appearance as Giants beat Padres 4-3 in 10 inningsSAN DIEGO — Randy Johnson made what could be the last appearance of his brilliant, 22-year big league career, pitching one adventuresome inning of relief in the San Francisco Giants’ 4-3, 10-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. LeBlanc shuts down Giants in 2-0 Padres win, strikes out career-high 8SAN DIEGO — Left-hander Wade LeBlanc held San Francisco to two hits in seven innings and struck out a career-high eight to lead the San Diego Padres to a 2-0 win over the Giants on Saturday night. Cal’s Rogers, who won’t play basketball because of heart condition, released from hospitalBERKELEY, Calif. — Tierra Rogers, the highly touted California freshman forward diagnosed with a rare heart condition, was released from a San Francisco hospital Friday night a day after having a defibrillator implanted. Cal’s Rogers won’t play basketball because of rare heart conditionBERKELEY, Calif. — Highly touted California freshman forward Tierra Rogers will not play for the Golden Bears after being diagnosed this week with a rare heart condition and having a defibrillator implanted Thursday. 49ers look to rookie Glen Coffee while Gore recovers from ankle injurySANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are putting their offense in the hands of rookie running back Glen Coffee. AP source: San Francisco close to finalizing deals to retain Bochy, SabeanSAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants are close to finalizing new deals for general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Lincecum, Torres lead Giants to victory over Arizona in final home game of seasonSAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum struck out seven in his final start of the season, and Andres Torres homered and hit an RBI triple and the San Francisco Giants finished their home schedule with a 7-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Diamondbacks manager, pitching coach ejected in 4th inning at San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO — Arizona Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. have been ejected from a game against the San Francisco Giants. Penny tosses complete game to beat D’backs 4-1 but Giants are eliminated from wild-card raceSAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny believes San Francisco can contend for the World Series next year, which is why the right-hander isn’t ruling out a return to the Giants. San Francisco Giants eliminated from wild-card race but beat Arizona 4-1 behind Penny’s gemSAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny pitched his first complete game in four years, Eli Whiteside homered and San Francisco beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on Wednesday night, less than two hours after the Giants were eliminated from playoff contention. San Francisco could be relying on Davis’ playmaking even more with Gore hurtSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Vernon Davis declared from Day 1 this season that he could be a key playmaker. Last-second loss to Brett Favre and Vikings motivates 49ers to push for improvementSANTA CLARA, Calif. — One play away from being 3-0, the San Francisco 49ers now have a better idea of what needs to be done to take them to the next level after Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Matt Cain, Eli Whiteside lead San Francisco Giants to 5-1 win over Chicago CubsSAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain pitched eight scoreless innings, Eli Whiteside had a pair of RBI doubles and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Sunday. Giants muscle up to beat Diamondbacks, keep wild-card hopes aliveSAN FRANCISCO — Bengie Molina homered twice, Pablo Sandoval had four hits and the San Francisco Giants kept their slim wild-card hopes alive with an 8-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. 49ers’ RB Frank Gore to miss 3 weeks after straining his right ankleSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is expected to miss three weeks because of a right ankle strain. Chicago wins for sixth time in 7 road games and third straight at San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO — Aramis Ramirez homered, Jake Fox hit a two-run single and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games. Zambrano throws a 2-hitter, drives in 2 runs as Cubs beat the Giants 2-0SAN FRANCISCO — Carlos Zambrano threw a two-hitter, his first complete game since his no-hitter last season, and drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 Friday night, denying the St. Louis Cardinals the chance to clinch the NL Central title. Cubs 1B Derrek Lee not in starting lineup due to neck spasms.SAN FRANCISCO — Chicago’s Derrek Lee was scheduled to spend Friday night’s game against the Giants receiving treatment for neck spasms, the result of a congratulatory pat on the helmet from pitcher Angel Guzman the previous night. Lee not in starting lineup due to neck spasms.SAN FRANCISCO — Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee will miss Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants because of neck spasms sustained while being congratulated after scoring on Jeff Baker’s home run in the ninth inning of Thursday night’s comeback win. Baker’s ninth-inning homer stuns Giants as Cubs rally for 3-2 win to stay alive in NL CentralSAN FRANCISCO — Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs staved off elimination in the NL Central for a day by handing the San Francisco Giants a blow to their postseason hopes with a 3-2 victory Thursday night. Baker’s ninth-inning homer stuns Giants as Cubs rally for 3-2 win.SAN FRANCISCO — Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs staved off elimination in the NL Central for a day by handing the San Francisco Giants a blow to their postseason hopes with 3-2 victory Thursday night. 49ers offensive line improving but biggest test yet coming up against MinnesotaSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are going places if their offensive line can continue the rate of progress it has displayed during the team’s 2-0 start. At Nos. 1 and 2 in NFC rushing, Peterson and Gore a big topic this weekSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Frank Gore got so much attention from his two long touchdown runs last week that even he grew sick of it. Visa renews National Football League sponsorship through 2014 seasonSAN FRANCISCO — Visa Inc., allied with the National Football League since 1995, says it has renewed its NFL sponsorship for another five seasons. To Singletary, 2-0 is nice but not even close to where 49ers want to be at the endSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mike Singletary is the toughest of critics, never one for handing out too much praise to his San Francisco 49ers — even at 2-0, with wins over two teams considered the NFC West contenders. Singletary: NFL will handle any tampering charges by 49ers against Jets regarding CrabtreeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers have filed tampering charges against the New York Jets regarding top San Francisco draft pick Michael Crabtree, Jets coach Rex Ryan confirmed Monday. Gore’s TD runs of 79 and 80 yards highlight 49ers’ 23-10 win over SeattleSAN FRANCISCO — Frank Gore kept an eye on the scoreboard as he ran like mad, making sure nobody caught him on the way to the end zone. Seahawks QB Hasselbeck leaves game following hard hit by WillisSAN FRANCISCO — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was taken to a hospital for X-rays and a CT scan after injuring his ribs on a hard hit late in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Jerry Rice says 49ers’ holdout receiver Michael Crabtree way behindSAN FRANCISCO — Jerry Rice questions what kind of impact Michael Crabtree could have this season with San Francisco if the No. 10 draft pick even shows up to the 49ers at all. Giants ride 3 home runs to beat Dodgers 8-4 and close ground on Rockies in NL wild-card raceLOS ANGELES — The Giants outhomered the Dodgers and when it came to pitching, San Francisco’s bullpen was better, too. Giants beat Dodgers 8-4 to close ground on Colorado in NL wild-card raceLOS ANGELES — The Giants outhomered the Dodgers and when it came to pitching, San Francisco’s bullpen was better, too. Velez, Sandoval, Rowand homer in Giants’ 8-4 win over DodgersLOS ANGELES — The San Francisco Giants just keep hanging around, figuring it’s not too late to salvage the NL West wild card race. |