Stingy 49ers hold down Drew Brees, Saints, 36-32
Entering Saturday's Big West Conference game against visiting Pacific, the 49ers were shooting 66.3 percent. Somehow, some way, Long Beach made 35 of 39 free throws against the Tigers. And it couldn't have come at a better time.
The 49ers forced three turnovers in their first quarter of playoff football in nine years. They've parlayed that into a 14-0 lead and reached the doorstep of the Saints' end zone as the quarter expired. (Second-quarter sneak
Tom Brady took on Tebowmania and brought the New England Patriots within a game of another Super Bowl appearance. Brady tied an NFL postseason record with six touchdown passes, including five in the first half, as the
By Kevin Seifert Books will be written about the San Francisco 49ers' epic 36-32 victory over the New Orleans Saints. But here's what applies to the NFC North: The Green Bay Packers now know they would host the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game if
The 49ers are clinging to a six-point lead, even though the Saints have committed five turnovers. Prior to today, every team that has committed at least five turnovers in a playoff game has lost. (Update: John Kasay's 48-yard
Patriots beat Broncos 45-10 in NFL playoffs
By Shelley Widhalm Reporter-Herald Staff Writer Denver Broncos fans, front from left, Matt Cooper, 13, Ben Fair and Brent Downing cheer on the team with others Saturday in the dining area at the Sports Station in downtown Loveland during the first
The Denver Broncos owned the No. 1 rushing game entering the 2012 NFL Playoffs with 164.5 yards per game. That should be no surprise given the team's turn to an offensive scheme that played to the strengths of Tim Tebow. Add in a resurgent Willis
Can Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos do it again? After stunning the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, the Broncos could fall back to reality this week. They had a lot of things in their favor against Pittsburgh (several defensive
(Denver Post file ) Edgar Kaiser Jr., the former owner of the Denver Broncos who brought John Elway to town, has died at age 69. The Canadian financier and philanthropist was on a business trip in Toronto on Wednesday at the time of his passing,
Denver0730—10New England142173—45First Quarter NE_Welker 7 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 13:09. NE_Gronkowski 10 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 6:42.
Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos QB, needed a prayer to beat Tom Brady and New …
By Jeremy P. Meyer Denver Broncos fans before the Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots AFC Division Playoff game. Saturday January 14, 2012 at Gillette Stadium. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post) A distinct giddy apprehension could be felt this sun-drenched
Last weekend, the only advancing team that needed to win in dramatic fashion was – of course – the Tim Tebow-led Denver Broncos. Their 29-23 overtime triumph over the Pittsburgh Steelers served as the only entertaining
No one knows how far this Denver Bronco journey will go, but I do know that so far it has been an amazing ride filled with many games and situations that could definitely rival the world's highest and fastest roller coaster.
Saturday's NFL playoff game between Tim Tebow's Denver Broncos and the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots is generating intense interest, with everyone wondering, can Tebow pull off another upset? Broncos defensive lineman Elvis Dumervil celebrates
No one knows how far this Denver Bronco journey will go, but I do know that so far it has been an amazing ride filled with many games and situations that could definitely rival the world's highest and fastest roller coaster.
Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos QB, needed a prayer to beat Tom Brady and New …
(Denver Post file ) Edgar Kaiser Jr., the former owner of the Denver Broncos who brought John Elway to town, has died at age 69. The Canadian financier and philanthropist was on a business trip in Toronto on Wednesday at the time of his passing,
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By Jeremy P. Meyer Denver Broncos fans before the Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots AFC Division Playoff game. Saturday January 14, 2012 at Gillette Stadium. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post) A distinct giddy apprehension could be felt this sun-drenched
Photos from the NFL playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Saturday's NFL playoff game between Tim Tebow's Denver Broncos and the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots is generating intense interest, with everyone wondering, can Tebow pull off another upset? Broncos defensive lineman Elvis Dumervil celebrates
Patriots advance to AFC Championship
By Will Brinson The Patriots and the 49ers advanced to their respective conference championship games on Sunday. San Francisco did it with defense and a heroic effort by Alex Smith, while Tom Brady simply eviscerated the Broncos.
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Alder would rally to take the race from Fischer, but it was one of the few highlights for the Lady Warriors as the Lady Patriots dominated competition on Friday in a 151-48 victory. Below left, WA's Gabby Alberigi starts the 100 Back event.
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots put an end to “Tebow Time” in the National Football League playoffs. Brady threw a record-tying six touchdown passes as the Patriots beat Tebow and the Denver Broncos 45-10 to advance to the American Football
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Jimmy Fallon gave David Bowie's "Space Oddity" a complete reworking on his late night show Thursday night by crossing the Thin White Duke's classic with Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow for com
Jimmy Fallon gave David Bowie's "Space Oddity" a complete reworking on his late night show Thursday night by crossing the Thin White Duke's classic with Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow for com
By Tom Krattenmaker Tim Tebow's riveting ride to the Super Bowl is over now, two steps short of pay dirt. What a ride it was: a faith-fueling story that instigated and renewed many a fan's interest in pro football while leaping the bounds of the sports
This season, and most especially in the days leading up to the New England Patriots' playoff game against the Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow — the off-speed passer, the media phenomenon, the cultural touchstone — was at the center of an extraordinary,
“I think their team has to come and play a team game today. Tom Brady can't throw interceptions. They have to control the game. They have to start quickly and force Tim Tebow to play from behind, which is something they're
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Hard to remember one ('cause of the Jesus media-hook), and the jury is still out on his mediocrity as an NFL QB. I don't think he'll be a good one, but Aikman was something like 1-13 his first year, Bradshaw about the same,
(AP) – Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft. By Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY In a surprising move Oregon Ducks quarterback Darron Thomas has elected to enter the NFL draft. By Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Coach Jim Harbaugh's NFC West champions (14-3) proved that a hard-hitting, stingy defense can still win in the modern, wide-open NFL by holding off one of league's most dynamic offenses. San Francisco triumphed in its first playoff game in nine years,
Hard to remember one ('cause of the Jesus media-hook), and the jury is still out on his mediocrity as an NFL QB. I don't think he'll be a good one, but Aikman was something like 1-13 his first year, Bradshaw about the same,
By Drew Lipsky, Yahoo! Contributor Network 1 hour, 51 minutes ago The mighty Green Bay Packers will get their chance to take the field for the first time this postseason on Sunday, as they host the New York Giants in the Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field.
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The 2012 NFL Draft is just around the corner and no fewer than three members of the Stanford Cardinal are expected to be selected in the first round. It is safe to assume by now that most top analysts have come to an agreement regarding Andrew Luck.
The 2012 NFL Draft is just around the corner and no fewer than three members of the Stanford Cardinal are expected to be selected in the first round. It is safe to assume by now that most top analysts have come to an agreement regarding Andrew Luck.
By Matt Brooks A classic matchup of contrasting styles kicks off the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday at Candlestick Park. Their hosts lean heavily on the NFL's fourth-ranked defense, which features three All-Pros and grit to spare.
The 2012 NFL Playoffs roll on and we fans get two days of excellent matchups this weekend. Can life get better? Well, the Cardinals are not in the playoffs and the 49ers are, so I guess so, yes. Whatever, it's still awesome to watch football.