Linebacker Manny Lawson and 49ers defensive mates look for improved pass rush this season
Reynolds, Allen both homer as Diamondbacks end tough road trip with 11-0 win over the GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — Sidelined for four days with the flu, Mark Reynolds didn’t expect much when he decided he was well enough to play Thursday. Molina leads Giants past the Diamondbacks
Singletary picks Shaun Hill to be the starting quarterback for season openerSAN FRANCISCO — Shaun Hill has gone from undrafted rookie free agent to starting quarterback in his eight-year NFL journey. Alex Smith struggles before 49ers rally in fourth quarter to beat Raiders 21-20SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Smith showed he can deliver a crushing block and bring down a ball carrier with a tackle. Raiders’ Garcia to play against former team in his first preseason gameNAPA, Calif. — Four days of practice haven’t been enough to convince Oakland Raiders quarterback Jeff Garcia that he’s fully recovered from the calf injury that sidelined him for two weeks. Battle-tested: 49ers wideout Arnaz Battle keeps plugging awaySANTA CLARA, Calif. — Arnaz Battle survived when the San Francisco 49ers signed four-time Pro Bowl free agent Isaac Bruce before last season. Battle didn’t budge when the team brought in Brandon Jones this offseason. Carpenter pitches Cards one game closer to Dodgers’ NL lead with 9th win in 10 games
49ers waive running back Clayton 2 days after serious knee injurySAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco 49ers waived running back Thomas Clayton on Sunday, two days after he sustained a serious knee injury in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s 17-16 preseason win over the Denver Broncos. Singletary: ‘Thank God for preseason,’ ready to get back to work after narrow win over BroncosSAN FRANCISCO — Coach Mike Singletary is a straight-shooter almost to a fault, never one to sugarcoat when it comes to his San Francisco 49ers and their performance. Orton throws 3 interceptions in Denver debut as Broncos lose to 49ers 17-16SAN FRANCISCO — Kyle Orton is still the man in the Mile High City. At least for now. Torre pleased to see more fight in Dodgers as they get back to playing wellSAN FRANCISCO — Joe Torre’s Los Angeles Dodgers have their swagger back. Giants IF Rich Aurilia goes on DL to clear roster room for return of SchierholtzSAN FRANCISCO — Giants infielder Rich Aurilia went back on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and San Francisco activated outfielder Nate Schierholtz from the DL. 49ers offensive coordinator Raye experiments with unique ‘Taser’ formation to boost attackSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Around the league, it’s generally known as the “Wildcat” formation. San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye refers to his version as the “Taser.” Uribe’s two-run homer in 10th lifts Giants past Dodgers 4-2SAN FRANCISCO — Juan Uribe hit a game-ending two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants avoided a three-game sweep by the archrival Los Angeles Dodgers with a 4-2 victory Wednesday. Ramirez homers; Dodgers beat Giants 9-1
UFL team in San Francisco to be called California RedwoodsSAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco entry in the new United Football League will be called the California Redwoods. Kemp’s three-run double leads slumping Dodgers to 4-2 win over rival Giants in series opener
Bengie Molina drives in three runs in the Giants’ 4-2 victory over the RedsSAN FRANCISCO —Bengie Molina homered among his three hits and drove in three runs and Barry Zito pitched six strong innings, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Saturday. Singletary, 49ers move forward in camp without top draft pick CrabtreeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mike Singletary is sticking to the company line: San Francisco’s coach remains focused on the players who are in camp for the 49ers and isn’t busy worrying when top draft pick Michael Crabtree will end his holdout and finally show up for practice. 49ers not commenting on report about Crabtree possibly sitting out seasonSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers won’t comment on an online report Thursday that top draft choice Michael Crabtree is willing to hold out the entire season. Lawson considered key to improvement of 49ers defenseSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Manny Lawson succinctly summarizes his role in the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive scheme this year. “Just create havoc,” Lawson said. Josh Morgan making a bid to becoming 49ers’ top receiving threatSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Josh Morgan is breaking out from the San Francisco 49ers’ logjam at wide receiver. Sanchez has two hits in San Francisco debut as Giants beat Phillies 7-3SAN FRANCISCO — Freddy Sanchez had two hits and two RBIs in his first game with San Francisco, Barry Zito made his third straight strong start and the Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 on Sunday. Lincecum and Wilson combine to throw major league-leading 14th shutoutSAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum won his 12th game blanking the Phillies for eight innings and San Francisco beat Philadelphia 2-0 on Saturday night. Singletary kicks off first training camp with 49ers focused largely on the basicsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mike Singletary’s old-school, focus-on-the-fundamentals approach to football showed up all over San Francisco’s practice field on the first day of training camp. Cliff Lee shows Phillies his Cy Young stuff in National League debut and 5-1 win over GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — Cliff Lee spotted his fastball with precision, and his curveball, too. What a National League debut for the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. Lee shows Phillies his best Cy Young stuff in National League debut and 5-1 win over GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — Cliff Lee spotted his fastball with precision, and his curveball, too. What a National League debut for the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. Giants place Andres Torres on DL with strained left hamstringSAN FRANCISCO — Andres Torres is back on the San Francisco Giants’ disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Sandoval’s homer into water helps lead Giants past Phillies 7-2SAN FRANCISCO — Pablo Sandoval splashed a solo home run into McCovey Cove on the 50th anniversary of Hall of Famer Willie McCovey’s debut with the Giants and San Francisco beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Thursday night for their fourth straight win. Lee joins Phillies and hopes to lead team to repeat World Series titleSAN FRANCISCO — Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee will make his National League debut Friday night for the Philadelphia Phillies. Singletary’s players ready for an intense, physical campSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mike Singletary’s plan for two-a-day practices in full pads from the get-go has his players just a bit nervous heading into the coach’s first training camp in charge of the San Francisco 49ers. Phillies acquire reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee and OF Ben Francisco from IndiansPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee’s new teammates were so excited to get him, they gave the man responsible for the trade a clubhouse curtain call. Looking for an ace to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Lee on Wednesday from Cleveland, marking the second straight year the Indians traded the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. Niners put CB Walt Harris on IR, lose rookie Jean-Francois with non-football illnessSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco cornerback Walt Harris was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, two months after surgery on his right knee put the former Pro Bowl player’s career in jeopardy. Giants acquire 3-time All-Star INF Freddy Sanchez from PiratesSAN FRANCISCO — Freddy Sanchez offered handshakes and hugs and bid farewell to the Pittsburgh Pirates before walking some 100 yards down the hallway to his new team. |
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SAN FRANCISCO — Pinch-hitter Bengie Molina hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.
SAN FRANCISCO — Manny Ramirez shrugged off his big night and quickly turned his attention elsewhere: Tim Lincecum.
