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Daily Madden: What Happens To The Guys Who Don't Get Drafted?
There is a disappointing reality after the NFL draft every year. So many athletes with dreams of playing professional football don't get drafted.
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There is a disappointing reality after the NFL draft every year. So many athletes with dreams of playing professional football don't get drafted.
Several Pac-12 coaches admitted they'd prefer to see their league go to eight-game conference schedules (down from nine) but the reality is, the league's media contract won't allow for that. In the face of that, with the upcoming College Football Playoff on the horizon, should all the conferences have the same scheduling standards?
It says something, nearly all of it good, that on the day a male athlete in one of the major American pro sports came as out as gay, the reaction from the NBA, fellow ballplayers and fans was almost uniformly positive. But let's not break an arm patting ourselves on the back just yet. There's some heavy lifting still to be done.
The former starting quarterback retired from the sport Monday after a complete tear of his right chest muscle, ending a collegiate career filled with dramatic highs and devastating injuries.
NBA veteran center and Stanford graduate Jason Collins has become the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.
The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Stanford tight end Zach Ertz in the second round of the NFL draft. Ertz, a 6-foot-5, 249-pound All-American, was chosen Friday night with the 35th overall pick.
Julius Menendez, who coached Muhammad Ali to the gold medal at the 1960 Olympics, has died. He was 90.
A painful spring has taken a toll on football teams in the Pac-12. Stanford quarterback Josh Nunes may not be ready for the fall after suffering an undisclosed injury to his throwing arm during a workout.
The Fight Hunger Bowl will be played on Dec. 27 and at AT&T Park for the final time.
Athletic director Sandy Barbour ushered in a new era for Cal athletics Wednesday as the university unveiled a new logo and visual identity in a press conference at the school.
Derek Mason is described as an intense man who 'keeps everybody on point at all times.'
With his second spring practice drawing to a close, Kevin Hogan is no longer a green-behind-the ears backup-turned-starter. He's now leading a Stanford team that is, by most accounts, a legitimate national title contender.
Cal-Berkeley is the country's top public university according to U.S. News. It also has major Academic Progress Report issues in football because of what's described as "a few missteps" and upperclassmen leaving school with credits on the table.
Louisville rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night for the Cardinals' third national title and their coach's second at two schools. "They do play hard," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew. "Those were two physical teams that play both ends of the court and go after each other."
The NFL is putting cameras in locker rooms so fans in the stadium can watch players get ready for the game. "The biggest thing is fan experience," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew.
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and through his defense attorney expressed remorse for the incident.
High school football is one of the sports impacted most by extreme heat. With the season now in full swing, teams are making the changes CIF has mandated for this season.
Seth Brown homered in the fourth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth that led the Oakland Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win.
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the first and a solo drive in the fifth to move within one of 300 for his career, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the San Francisco Giants 8-7 for their seventh straight road win.
The shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in Union Square over the weekend is just the latest challenge for what was once one of San Francisco's thriving retail centers.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, recovering from a gunshot wound after an attempted robbery on Saturday, was back at the team facilities in Santa Clara Tuesday and the team expects him to suit up and play this season.
All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to the practice field for the San Francisco 49ers after being sidelined about a month with a calf injury.
Trent Williams, the San Francisco 49ers star left tackle embroiled in a lengthy contract dispute with the team, has ended his holdout and was back at team facilities Tuesday to sign a new deal and report to practice.
Shea Langeliers led off the ninth inning with his second home run of the game and first career walkoff hit, lifting the A's over the Mariners 5-4.
Liquor store security cameras recorded the terrifying moment when Netflix chef Wendy Drew fought for her life.
A political figure long-known to residents in San Francisco's North Beach, Aaron Peskin has served on the Board of Supervisors two times, first from 2001 to 2009 and again after being re-elected in 2015.
Leaders in San Francisco say the city is seeing a decline in violent property crimes in the first quarter of this year. But some say they're not seeing that decrease translate into how they feel about crime.
Each year, the editors of Food and Wine magazine select the best new restaurant in America,
California's Department of Cannabis Control recently announced they have uncovered more illegal pot grows in Antioch than anywhere else in the state except Los Angeles.
Liquor store security cameras recorded the terrifying moment when Netflix chef Wendy Drew fought for her life.
A political figure long-known to residents in San Francisco's North Beach, Aaron Peskin has served on the Board of Supervisors two times, first from 2001 to 2009 and again after being re-elected in 2015.
Leaders in San Francisco say the city is seeing a decline in violent property crimes in the first quarter of this year. But some say they're not seeing that decrease translate into how they feel about crime.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced legislation to create four new entertainment zones downtown and elsewhere which could launch as early as December of this year.
Each year, the editors of Food and Wine magazine select the best new restaurant in America,
California's Department of Cannabis Control recently announced they have uncovered more illegal pot grows in Antioch than anywhere else in the state except Los Angeles.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is hoping to locate a missing at-risk youth who was last seen on Friday.
BART police arrested a Martinez man late Tuesday night who allegedly stabbed a victim at the Orinda BART station, authorities said.
Seth Brown homered in the fourth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth that led the Oakland Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win.
A man randomly killed dozens of animals during a three-hour shooting rampage early Tuesday morning in Monterey County, authorities said.
Two men were arrested last week in connection with a shooting that wounded two people at an unsanctioned car show in South San Jose in July, police said.
Following an order by the Federal Aviation Administration, San Jose is clearing encampments from Columbus Park near the city's airport.
A Santa Clara woman is suspected of having been distracted when she crashed into and killed a cyclist in Los Altos Hills, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
Authorities in Southern California have arrested a 19-year-old man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in South San Jose earlier this year.
With insurance premiums skyrocketing for some Bay Area homeowners and policies being dropped because of high wildfire risks, prevention efforts are ramping up.
Police in San Rafael have released surveillance video of a group of suspects who targeted jewelry display cases at a consignment shop during a brazen robbery early Tuesday evening.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an Ukiah woman whose body was found over the weekend in the area of the Lake Mendocino Spillway.
Authorities in Marin County have identified the pilot who was flying the small plane that crashed into a hanger at Gnoss Field in Novato Saturday afternoon.
Police arrested a 29-year-old Santa Rosa man on Sunday night who allegedly led them on a brief chase and barricaded himself in his car.
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and through his defense attorney expressed remorse for the incident.
High school football is one of the sports impacted most by extreme heat. With the season now in full swing, teams are making the changes CIF has mandated for this season.
Seth Brown homered in the fourth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth that led the Oakland Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win.
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the first and a solo drive in the fifth to move within one of 300 for his career, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the San Francisco Giants 8-7 for their seventh straight road win.
The shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in Union Square over the weekend is just the latest challenge for what was once one of San Francisco's thriving retail centers.
Liquor store security cameras recorded the terrifying moment when Netflix chef Wendy Drew fought for her life.
Leaders in San Francisco say the city is seeing a decline in violent property crimes in the first quarter of this year. But some say they're not seeing that decrease translate into how they feel about crime.
California's Department of Cannabis Control recently announced they have uncovered more illegal pot grows in Antioch than anywhere else in the state except Los Angeles.
A man randomly killed dozens of animals during a three-hour shooting rampage early Tuesday morning in Monterey County, authorities said.
Police in San Rafael have released surveillance video of a group of suspects who targeted jewelry display cases at a consignment shop during a brazen robbery early Tuesday evening.
Authorities in Santa Clara County are searching for a man convicted in multiple tech-related investment fraud schemes after he failed to show up for sentencing in his case.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
The Elon Musk-owned company, once a stalwart of Silicon Valley, is set to wave goodbye to the city that birthed it.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
Officials in Contra Costa County lifted a health advisory in the Pittsburg/Antioch area after a small amount of chlorine was found under a rail car.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
A political figure long-known to residents in San Francisco's North Beach, Aaron Peskin has served on the Board of Supervisors two times, first from 2001 to 2009 and again after being re-elected in 2015.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced legislation to create four new entertainment zones downtown and elsewhere which could launch as early as December of this year.
The Biden administration is debating changes that would make it harder to lift the sweeping asylum restrictions it enacted in June, two officials tell CBS News.
The Justice Department filed charges against two people and seized more than two dozen internet domains used in a Russian interference operation, officials said.
As climate change brings more extreme weather, farmworkers who pick California grapes say they need more protections from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced legislation to create four new entertainment zones downtown and elsewhere which could launch as early as December of this year.
Bay Area rock institution and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Doobie Brothers bring their current tour featuring singer/keyboardist Michael McDonald to the Toyota Pavilion at Concord Sunday night.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Embarking on its first extensive tour in almost a decade, bandleader Tim DeLaughter and his orchestral psychedelic-pop collective the Polyphonic Spree come to the Chapel in San Francisco Wednesday evening.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
We hear from a local chef who was attacked on the streets on San Francisco. Our Kara St. Cyr reports.
Our Lauren Toms sat down with mayoral candidate Aaron Peskin for an in-depth conversation about his personal life, including his struggles with addiction. Peskin opens up about how these challenges have shaped him, making him uniquely positioned to lead the city through its own recovery.
Kenny Choi reports on how Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority inspectors are assisting homeowners reduce their risk for fire danger.
"Burdell" in downtown Oakland is being dubbed as the new best restaurant in America with the reimagining of soul food.
"Burdell" in downtown Oakland is dubbed as the new best restaurant in America with the reimagining of soul food.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.