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Celebration turns to dread in an instant

The box score from the game would show a 7-yard touchdown run by Best midway through the second quarter, another Heisman Trophy credential for the Bears' junior tailback. It wouldn't explain how quickly the exhilaration of seeing Best vault over an ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  7 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Jeff Tedford

Top-pick QBs can't transform teams by themselves

Suddenly, Manning had lost his soul-mate receiver, Marvin Harrison; the head coach who had overseen a league-record six straight seasons with at least 12 wins, Tony Dungy; and two vital assistant coaches who had been with the quarterback for his ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  31 Oct 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Tony Dungy,  Peyton Manning,  Marvin Harrison,  New York Giants

Backup had nothing to lose, so much to gain

"Our offense is in a rut, and we have playmakers on the field. And we need to get the ball to them," the coach said, explaining his instinct." He called for Alex Smith at the start of the second half, reasoning: "Let's see what he can do in an adverse ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  25 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Alex Smith,  Gary Kubiak,  Steve Young,  J.T. O'Sullivan,  Michael Crabtree

Cuban ignores dangers of steroid use

It was as pragmatic as saying: "I want every child in America to get a free college education, as long as it will be put to good use and doesn't cost anybody else a dime." It's possible that certain steroids and growth hormone could be used in safe, ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  23 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Barry Bonds,  Jose Canseco,  Ken Caminiti,  Sports Illustrated

Rogers stays positive, discusses her condition

Eight days after she underwent surgery to implant a defibrillator to treat a rare heart disorder, Rogers, 18, and her coach held a news conference to discuss her condition, which will force her to give up the sport she loves, and how someone so young ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  10 Oct 2009

49ers won this struggle, for what it's worth

At some point in this drama, Crabtree might have been a smug, self-centered anarchist, holding the 49ers' season captive while trying to deface the NFL draft's unwritten salary code. But on Wednesday, he looked like a teenager beaten in a video game ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  7 Oct 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Scot McCloughan,  New York Jets,  Eugene Parker,  Deion Sanders

Pretty in pink: 49ers help cause

Quarterback Shaun Hill, receiver Jason Hill, linebacker Takeo Spikes and defensive lineman Justin Smith wore the shoes, which will be auctioned to benefit cancer-related charities. "When I saw the cleats, I was skeptical at first," Spikes said, "but ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  5 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Takeo Spikes,  Shaun Hill,  Jason Hill,  Justin Smith,  Scott McKillop

Willis the next Ray Lewis?

After Willis' 21/2 sacks and interception return for a touchdown, another rather accomplished middle linebacker paid him the ultimate compliment. "Oh, he can be better than me," 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said, as if there could be no doubt. "He' ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  4 Oct 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Mike Singletary,  Mike Nolan,  Warren Sapp,  Manny Lawson

Antioch native is anonymous face in steroid debate

Gunter represents the ultimate destination of the BALCO steroids case that snagged many of baseball's biggest names in its net. Instead of simply chasing dealers to the superstars, the federal government has begun hunting for steroids sold as legal, ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  29 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Food and Drug Administration,  US Food and Drug Administration,  U.S. Senate,  International Olympic Committee

Knapp: When the students become the teachers

The first story came out of Arkansas, where a player finished a long kickoff return by taking a knee at the 5-yard line to end a 34-16 win over an opponent reeling from the death of a player in a traffic accident. Four other players were hurt in the ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  28 Sep 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Jim Schwartz

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