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Harbaugh builds new image

made of bamboo and wire — since he began the project a dozen years ago. The dusty fields in northern Peru are a world away from lavish Stanford University, a walk back into time for some who have visited the deprived region. But for one week last month, ...

From DARREN SABEDRA, Contra Costa Times,  8 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Jim Harbaugh,  Stanford University,  NFL

Mexico leads Gold Cup schedule at Oakland Coliseum

The struggling Mexican national soccer team will open Gold Cup play Sunday at the Oakland Coliseum against Nicaragua. The match will be the second game of a doubleheader in Group C. In the first game, which begins at 2 p.m., Panama will meet Guadeloupe. ...

From DARREN SABEDRA MERCURY NEWS, The San Jose Mercury News,  2 Jul 2009

49ers' kick specialists relieved to have longsnapper Jennings locked down

I didn't know if I was snapping it that well." Rookie running back Glen Coffee, a third-round pick out of Alabama, said he has gathered a lot of tips from new teammate Frank Gore. Receiver Josh Morgan, defensive end Kentwan Balmer and linebacker ...

From DARREN SABEDRA MERCURY NEWS, The San Jose Mercury News,  16 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Andy Lee,  Brian Jennings,  Joe Nedney,  Frank Gore,  Josh Morgan

Long-snapper Jennings here to stay

like I was snapping the ball pretty well, I didn't know if I was snapping it that well." SANTA CLARA — For two years, Brian Jennings wondered if he belonged — on the field, in the locker room, with the 49ers. "Every Tuesday, I thought I was going to ...

From DARREN SABEDRA, Inside Bay Area,  16 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Andy Lee,  Brian Jennings,  Joe Nedney,  Pro Bowl,  Frank Gore

49ers notebook: Hill follows up Smith with midseason form

down, you get a completion, now you're rolling," he said. "That's sometimes how maybe I get the allusion that I am a bad practice player — there might be a couple of ugly things here and there. But in a game, one good play makes up for those." SANTA ...

From DARREN SABEDRA, Inside Bay Area,  10 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Shaun Hill,  Alex Smith,  NFL,  Scot McCloughan,  Dominique Zeigler

49ers' quarterbacks looking good in practice

now you're rolling," he said. "That's sometimes how maybe I get the allusion that I am a bad practice player — there might be a couple of ugly things here and there. But in a game, one good play makes up for those." When the 49ers signed receiver ...

From DARREN SABEDRA MERCURY NEWS, The San Jose Mercury News,  9 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Alex Smith,  Brandon Jones,  Isaac Bruce,  Michael Crabtree,  Nate Clements

Grassroots effort paying off for Gold Pride, WPS

Stadium on April 5, the team saw its attendance shrink to 3,321 for its second home game and to 2,533 for its third. The Gold Pride, which includes the 40-year-old Chastain, responded by slashing ticket prices by 25 percent for the remainder of the ...

From DARREN SABEDRA MERCURY NEWS, The San Jose Mercury News,  6 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Brandi Chastain,  NFL,  National Basketball Association

Ishikawa, Giants overpower Braves

career and hit the first homer by a Giants first baseman this season. Travis Ishikawa beats the throw to home after he's singled in by Emmanuel Burriss during the fifth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at AT&T Park on Monday, May 25, 2009, ...

From DARREN SABEDRA, Contra Costa Times,  26 May 2009
Related Topics: Travis Ishikawa,  Atlanta Braves,  New York Giants,  Bruce Bochy,  AT&T Inc.

Giants notebook: Sandoval's elbow injury only strain

SAN FRANCISCO — An MRI on Monday revealed only a muscle strain in Pablo Sandoval's right elbow, and the Giants third baseman could return to the lineup this weekend against St. Louis, manager Bruce Bochy said. Sandoval, the Giants' No. 3 hitter, was ...

From DARREN SABEDRA, Inside Bay Area,  26 May 2009
Related Topics: New York Giants,  Pablo Sandoval,  Bruce Bochy,  Juan Uribe,  Randy Winn

Sandoval is day to day with a muscle strain

the club who can play short, third or second if something happens." Right-hander Sergio Romo (right-elbow sprain) is close to returning from the disabled list, and the Giants also could make a decision on outfielder Andres Torres (strained hamstring) ...

From DARREN SABEDRA MERCURY NEWS, The San Jose Mercury News,  25 May 2009
Related Topics: Bruce Bochy,  Sergio Romo,  Andres Torres,  Matt Cain,  Barry Zito

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