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49ers Break Ground on New Stadium in Santa Clara

Posted on April 21, 2012 by admin

Jed York stuck a gold shovel in the ground, planted his right foot on top and took a ceremonial step to plant the San Francisco 49ers — and the NFL — into Silicon Valley. NYT > San Francisco 49ers

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Tape Reveals Saints’ Williams Singling Out 49ers for Injury

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

As Saints officials were appealing their suspensions by the N.F.L., a tape was released on which Gregg Williams directed his players to hit various San Francisco players in the head. NYT > San Francisco 49ers

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Audio: Williams Wanted Big Hits on Specific 49ers

Posted on April 7, 2012 by admin

On the same day the NFL heard the Saints’ appeals in their hits-for-cash scandal, a recording of Gregg Williams emerged that purports to capture the disgraced defensive coordinator telling players to “put a lick” on 49ers receiver Kyle Williams to … Continue reading →

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THE FIFTH DOWN; From Colts to Broncos, a Quarterback’s Wild Ride

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

The Fifth Down column, noting the union of quarterback Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, offers a recap of the major events of a 15-day turning point in NFL history. Photos NYT > San Francisco 49ers

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On Day 1, Bills Seek Williams and the Dolphins Trade Marshall

Posted on March 24, 2012 by admin

On Day 1 of free agency in the N.F.L., Peyton Manning remained available as the music was only beginning in the league’s annual game of musical chairs. NYT > San Francisco 49ers

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Peyton Manning Works Out for Tennessee Titans

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

Quarterback Peyton Manning’s session in Tennessee on Saturday completed a cycle of workouts and physicals for the three teams that are known to be finalists to sign him. NYT > San Francisco 49ers

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Peyton Manning’s Contenders Include 49ers

Posted on March 17, 2012 by admin

San Francisco held a secret workout for Peyton Manning this week, ESPN reported. He has called the Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans finalists in his search for a new team. NYT > San Francisco 49ers

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Wide Receiver Moss Agrees One-Year Deal With 49ers

Posted on March 13, 2012 by admin

The San Francisco 49ers have given Randy Moss a route back into the NFL after agreeing on a one-year deal with the veteran wide receiver on Monday. NYT > San Francisco 49ers

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Giants Punter Weatherford Aims for First Super Bowl Bid in Fourth Attempt

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

Giants punter Steve Weatherford is set to play in his fourth conference title game in six years, having lost in his first three appearances. NYT > San Francisco 49ers

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49ers’ Willis Calls Two Men Dad, and They Are Strikingly Different

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

Linebacker Patrick Willis, taken away from a struggling, abusive single father at 17, went to live with his high school’s basketball coach; now he calls both men Dad. NYT > San Francisco 49ers

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