Darius Fleming tears ACL at San Francisco 49ers’ minicamp

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Darius Fleming, a fifth-round draft pick, tore his anterior cruciate ligament during the team’s minicamp and could miss his rookie season.
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Baseball man helps Alex Smith rediscover groove

The key to Alex Smith’s dramatic improvement with the 49ers? Longtime baseball man Tom House. Smith spent a week under the tutelage of the former Major League pitcher to rediscover his throwing motion.
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Does A.J. Jenkins complete 49ers’ passing attack?

Critics claim the 49ers reached for speedy WR A.J. Jenkins. Around the League’s Marc Sessler takes a look at what the pick does for a revamped San Francisco air attack.
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With Adam Snyder gone, 49ers look to Alex Boone at RG

The San Francisco 49ers are moving offensive tackle Alex Boone to guard.
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San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith refining throwing mechanics

During a chat with fans posted on the 49ers’ official team website, San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith revealed that he recently spent time working on his throwing mechanics with a specialist in the Los Angeles area.
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Jerry Rice preps 49ers rookie A.J. Jenkins for run on ‘The Hill’

San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice isn’t wasting any time in putting wide receiver A.J. Jenkins through the gauntlet of his NFL training regimen.
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Terrell Owens tackles accusations of bad parenting on ‘Dr. Phil’

The mothers of Terrell Owens’ children broke down his shortcomings as a father Tuesday on the “Dr. Phil” show, putting the ex-NFL wide receiver on the defensive.
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San Francisco crafting plan to let 49ers leave Candlestick in 2014

A San Francisco politician will introduce a plan Tuesday that would give the 49ers the option of leaving their deal with Candlestick Park one year early if their new Santa Clara stadium is ready in 2014.
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Randy Moss shows up to 49ers with roster spot in doubt

Randy Moss showed up for voluntary workouts with the 49ers as planned. But the veteran receiver doesn’t necessarily have a spot reserved on the depth chart.
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Brother of Vernon and Vontae Davis arrested in D.C.

Michael Davis, the brother of 49ers TE Vernon Davis and Dolphins CB Vontae Davis, was arrested in connection with an Thursday night assault in Washington D.C. and could be linked to three other attacks in the same Petworth area, including the murder of a 66-year-old tourist, WJLA-TV reported Friday.
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LaMichael James the 49ers’ answer to field-goal blues?

The San Francisco 49ers’ backfield looks crowded with Frank Gore, Brandon Jacobs and Kendall Hunter already on board. But Oregon RB LaMichael James could bring something new to the table.
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Troopers on leave over Brandon Jacobs’ alleged 100-mph drive

Two New Jersey state troopers have been suspended without pay after being accused of escorting a caravan of exotic cars — which included 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs — on a 100-mph trip down the Garden State Parkway.
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Lions’ Jim Schwartz ready for hyped rematch with Jim Harbaugh

Jim Schwartz wouldn’t say how his handshake with the San Francisco 49ers’ Jim Harbaugh would go when the teams meet in Week 2, the Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday.
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Jim Harbaugh confident Randy Moss will contribute

Randy Moss has always been a feast or famine proposition for teams, but 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has a good feeling San Francisco will reap the benefits of “Good Randy” this season.
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49ers’ Baalke: ‘I don’t feel any differently’ about Gregg Williams

San Francisco 49ers GM Trent Baalke is taking the high road when it comes to former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ now-infamous speech before January’s divisional playoff game.
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Frank Gore to miss voluntary workouts, Jim Harbaugh says

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore will join receiver Randy Moss in missing the team’s voluntary workouts, coach Jim Harbaugh told KNBR-AM in San Francisco. Harbaugh said kicker David Akers, center Jonathan Goodwin and safety Dashon Goldson will also miss the program.
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Niners’ Jim Harbaugh considering another extended Ohio stay

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said he has already thought about a return to Youngstown, Ohio, for a week of practices between road games against the Minnesota Vikings (Sept. 23) and New York Jets (Sept. 30).
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San Francisco 49ers break ground on Santa Clara stadium

The San Francisco 49ers broke ground Thursday on a new $ 1.2 billion stadium in Santa Clara to replace aging Candlestick Park, which has been the team’s home since 1971.
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Randy Moss’ absence from workouts OK’d by 49ers

Randy Moss isn’t with the rest of the 49ers for the start of voluntary workouts, but don’t expect this to be an issue. Coach Jim Harbaugh said he suggested Moss show up two weeks later.
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Report: San Francisco 49ers want Super Bowl L for new stadium

Set to begin construction on a new stadium, the San Francisco 49ers are planning to bid on the right to host Super Bowl L in 2016, a team source told the Sacramento Bee on Saturday.
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Brandon Jacobs: Giants’ O-line shared my struggles

Brandon Jacobs is a 49er now, following seven colorful seasons with the Giants. Asked why he struggled in short-yardage situations in recent years, Jacobs said the blame wasn’t his alone.
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Braylon Edwards represents a potential bargain

Braylon Edwards is out of work (and off the radar) following a disastrous season with the 49ers. ATL argues why it might not be a bad idea to give the veteran receiver a chance at redemption.
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Gregg Williams urged Saints to injure 49ers before game

A speech recorded by a documentary filmmaker captures former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams imploring his players to injure specific 49ers the night before a playoff game.
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Former Giants RB Brandon Jacobs OK to play behind Frank Gore

After Brandon Jacobs struck a deal to join the San Francisco 49ers, many people questioned how the former New York Giants running back would fit with a team that already boasted Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter.
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Jacobs believes he’s joined a winner in San Francisco

Now a member of the 49ers, RB Brandon Jacobs must be realistic about where he fits into the lineup — behind the productive Frank Gore, without question.
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Days numbered for S.F.’s Candlestick Park with 49ers leaving

With the San Francisco 49ers planning to decamp for Santa Clara and their new $ 1.2 billion stadium in time for the 2014 season, it appears that Candlestick Park is destined to be demolished.
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Ken Williams: ‘Best I’m never in a room’ with Gregg Williams

White Sox GM Ken Williams, father of 49ers WR Kyle Williams, directed some strong words at ex-Saints DC Gregg Williams following the release of some damning audio Thursday.
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Willis: 49ers coach Harbaugh the ‘good’ kind of crazy

49ers linebacker Patrick Willis loves playing for Jim Harbaugh, a man whose high-level intensity makes him unique in the NFL coaching landscape. “He is crazy, but he’s a good crazy,” Willis said.
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Niners QB Alex Smith joins search for missing 15-year-old

Northern Californians spent Saturday searching for 15-year-old Sierra LaMar, who has been missing for two weeks. Among the 581 volunteers: Niners QB Alex Smith.
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Harbaugh: Moss’ approach will dictate his success with 49ers

The way Jim Harbaugh sees it, Randy Moss’ impact on the San Francisco 49ers is all up to Moss.
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49ers CB Rogers plans to be back in Pro Bowl, playoffs

Carlos Rogers said Thursday he re-signed with the 49ers because he enjoyed a career year and he also appreciates the team’s effort to keep the NFC West champions’ talented defense intact for another
run at a Super Bowl in 2012.
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Peyton Manning never had issue with playing in NFC

We were led to believe Peyton Manning never seriously considered signing with an NFC team because he wanted to keep alive the chance of a “Manning Bowl.” Thankfully, the QB confirms this was never the case.
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Niners add Brandon Jacobs, but does he fit?

The 49ers have a great starting running back in Frank Gore. They have a terrific young backup in Kendall Hunter. Now they’ve added Brandon Jacobs to the mix. Was this an unnecessary move?
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49ers’ Harbaugh attempts to calm waters with QB Smith

Jim Harbaugh spent an hour huddled with Alex Smith on Monday, in an attempt to mend fences with last year’s starter whose future with the team is in question after the courting of Peyton Manning.
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Alex Smith will return to 49ers, putting Manning saga behind him

Any hurt feelings that Alex Smith had toward the 49ers evidently disappeared Tuesday night, when the sides agreed to terms on a contract after the team’s failed pursuit of Peyton Manning.
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Back in 49ers’ fold, Smith not sweating Manning tryst

Alex Smith was a man forgotten in the face of Jim Harbaugh’s speed-dating session with Peyton Manning. Now Smith’s a 49er again, telling everyone, “This is where I wanted to be all along.”
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49ers’ Smith gets new contract, but little security

Last season, Alex Smith finally became the player the 49ers waited years for. But the details of his new contract with the team tells us the quarterback will have to prove himself again in 2012.
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Johnson joins 49ers to team up with Harbaugh again

Josh Johnson has no idea how much he’ll play behind 49ers
starter Alex Smith, or if the backup job is even his to earn ahead
of second-year pro Colin Kaepernick.
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Return man Ginn signs one-year deal to stay in San Francisco

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday that free-agent receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has signed a one-year deal to return to the team.
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Dr. Phil offers advice for recovery, reconciliation

Peyton Manning couldn’t give a rose to everybody vying for his companionship. Four were left without a four-time MVP QB. Now Dr. Phil is here to help pick up the pieces in the bitter aftermath.
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Dungy: Elway, Denver ‘really attracted’ Manning

In one fell swoop, John Elway landed Peyton Manning and ended his awkward relationship with Tim Tebow. The way Manning’s former coach, Tony Dungy, sees it, Elway was the difference.
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Niners’ Smith reportedly considering letting go of agent Condon

Agent Tom Condon represents Alex Smith and Peyton Manning — and that might be an issue since the 49ers are pursuing both QBs.
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Gore on QB soap opera in San Francisco: ‘It’s crazy’

Frank Gore is watching the 49ers’ QB drama like everyone else, just hoping his team comes out with a signal-caller he can trust, whether it be incumbent Alex Smith or superstar Peyton Manning.
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Cutcliffe beams over Peyton Manning’s workout for Broncos

The scene at Duke has returned to normal, but the school’s football coach, David Cutcliffe — who was Peyton Manning’s mentor at Tennessee — is still buzzing over the QB’s workout for the Denver Broncos.
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Peyton Manning reportedly works out for 49ers’ Harbaugh

A surprise suitor has entered the sweepstakes for four-time MVP Peyton Manning’s services, according to ESPN: the San Francisco 49ers.
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Niners take chance on Cox after year-long absence from NFL

Perrish Cox is receiving a fresh start with the San Francisco 49ers, signing a two-year contract Tuesday after being acquitted on sexual-assault charges in Colorado earlier this month.
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Report: Lions to meet with Ginn, eye him as fourth wideout

Detroit plans to meet with free-agent return ace Tedd Ginn Jr., who is being eyed as a potential fourth receiver with the Lions along with Calvin Johnson, Nate Burleson and Titus Young.
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Randy Moss lands one-year 49ers deal, is eager to prove himself

Randy Moss liked coach Jim Harbaugh’s sales pitch (literally) and quickly accepted a one-year deal to return to the NFL and boost San Francisco’s sagging receiving corps.
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Niners work out Moss with keen interest in big-play ability

The San Francisco 49ers are holding a workout with veteran wide receiver Randy Moss on Monday because the team needs something extra at that position, according to its owner and CEO.
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Niners’ Smith on new contract: ‘It will get done’

Alex Smith doesn’t have to worry about the San Francisco 49ers making a run at Peyton Manning, and he remains confident a new deal will get done between him and the Niners.
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