Articles Written by:    GWEN KNAPP     

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

Taking a shot at stardom

All in all, the LPGA Tour would be better served by a Lorena Ochoa win today at the Blackhawk Country Club - proof that the No. 1 slot in the sport is still occupied by a transcendent player, a genuine face of the game. Her stature in doubt after only ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  26 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Lorena Ochoa,  Major League Baseball,  International Olympic Committee

Knapp: Hill a game manager - he manages to win

One other quarterback, the man who will oppose Favre on Sunday, shares the last spot on that list. But for Shaun Hill, the designation "game manager" carries none of the respect that it confers on Favre. It makes the 49ers' quarterback sound like a ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  21 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Shaun Hill,  NFL,  Joe Staley,  Drew Brees,  Tiger Woods

After all these years, still a family affair

Eddie DeBartolo walked to midfield at halftime Sunday, awash in love. The 49ers' fans chanted his name. His 5-year-old grandson, Asher, walked at one side. His 28-year-old nephew and godson, Jed York, walked on the other side, the resemblance to his ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  21 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Jerry Rice,  NFL

Recession unlikely to end NFL blackouts

For rabid opponents of the NFL's TV blackouts, this season seemed the ideal time to launch a fresh campaign against the 36-year-old rule. The recession posed an obvious threat to ticket sales in some previously robust markets. The Jacksonville Jaguars, ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  20 Sep 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Jacksonville Jaguars,  Roger Goodell,  Major League Baseball

Singletary set the tone, tough and disciplined

He saw a tired, frustrated defense on the field. He saw the Cardinals gaining first downs that would have eluded them earlier in the day. So in his first game as a full-time head coach, Singletary violated a major rule. "Sometimes if you save your ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  13 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Manny Lawson

Rough debut

The officials in Sunday's 20-16 49ers win over Arizona had a rough, almost embarrassing first half. Don Carey, refereeing his first game after 14 seasons as a back judge and field judge, made some particularly notable gaffes when talking into his ...

From GWEN KNAPP, San Francisco Chronicle,  13 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Charles Moore

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