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Daily Madden: 49ers Pick Up A Big Win
John Madden recapped the amazing 49ers comeback victory against the Eagles and the Raiders giving Tom Brady one too many extra chances.
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John Madden recapped the amazing 49ers comeback victory against the Eagles and the Raiders giving Tom Brady one too many extra chances.
Thanks to late season collapses by the Red Sox and the Braves, and their own victories on the last day of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays squeaked into the playoffs Wednesday night.
Can two wins possibly look any different? The Raiders played with creativity, risk, and attitude while the 49ers gave a whole new definition to the word BLAND. In the end, however, the 49ers win could be the difference maker come late December.
49ers coach Jim Harbaugh expects running back Frank Gore to play this week at Philadelphia despite a sprained right ankle that limited him in Sunday's win at Cincinnati.
John Madden told the KCBS morning crew coach Jim Harbaugh and his team deserve nothing but praise for their 2-1 start.
The big storyline from Dallas' incredible comeback win in San Francisco was Tony Romo's ability to lead the team to victory despite suffering a puncture lung and broken ribs.
Head Coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that he is "trying to forge an identity" with the San Francisco 49ers and it will take time to turn things around.
The Dallas Cowboys rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the 49ers in overtime 27-24 at Candlestick Sunday. Did 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh make the right call in keeping the field goal points and a ten point lead?
49ers coach Jim Harbaugh is enduring a fair amount of second-guessing for his 4th quarter "keep the field goal" decision in the Niners loss to Dallas.
There might have been a time in recent memory when these losses could be justified as "moral victories" (God, I hate that expression). The simple truth is that the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers blew it. Both should be 2-0, both are 1-1. Oakland blew a 21-3 halftime lead while their Bay Area counterparts blew a 10-point 4th quarter lead.
Playing with a fractured rib, Tony Romo hit Jesse Holley on a 77-yard completion on the Cowboys' first play of overtime that set up Dan Bailey's winning 19-yard field goal, and Dallas rallied for a 27-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Alex Smith was in a few precarious positions in his first game under Jim Harbaugh: throwing blocks, diving for a touchdown and getting a bear hug from the new San Francisco 49ers coach.
The San Francisco 49ers defense and special teams were both keys to San Francisco's 33-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in their opening game Sunday.
Ted Ginn Jr. returned a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in a minute's span late in the fourth quarter, and the San Francisco 49ers gave Jim Harbaugh a 33-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in his much-hyped NFL debut and renewed coaching rivalry with Pete Carroll.
The San Francisco 49ers still are in learning mode as they prepare for Sunday's season opener, and nobody really knows what to expect from the team's new offense, except for the offensive catalyst.
The San Francisco 49ers continue their preseason play against Houston on Saturday at 5 p.m. on KPIX-TV CBS 5. 49ers fans: What do you think of this year's team and new head coach Jim Harbaugh?
49ers coach Jim Harbaugh has said he'll play some key backups, including QB Colin Kaepernick, against the Texans' first-string defense in Saturday's third exhibition game.
Jim Harbaugh has gone against conventional wisdom since the moment he arrived at San Francisco 49ers headquarters.
Stanford fooball head coach David Shaw told John Madden and the KCBS morning crew Wednesday that his team's talent goes far beyond his Heisman-candidate quarterback.
The San Francisco 49ers are banning tailgating in the Candlestick Park parking lot after games start, and any season ticket holders caught misbehaving on video will have their tickets revoked.
The San Francisco 49ers play in the Battle of the Bay against the Oakland Raiders on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on KPIX-TV CBS 5. So watch the game and post your comments here on CBSSanFrancisco.com.
Just got out of a meeting with Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, Delanie Walker, and Donte Whitner. It's a production meeting in which coaches and players fill us with "nuggets" as we prepare for the broadcast of Saturday's game between the 49ers and Raiders.
49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Alex Smith has had two good practices this week and his distanced himself from Colin Kaepernick in the competition for starting quarterback.
At least one person died in a crash early Thursday morning on Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 30, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.
A former president of an Alameda swim team has been charged with three felonies after allegedly embezzling money from the organization.
At least one person died in a crash early Thursday morning on Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 30, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.
A former president of an Alameda swim team has been charged with three felonies after allegedly embezzling money from the organization.
Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes.
Police in San Francisco on Wednesday released additional surveillance and body camera video related to an officer-involved shooting that killed an armed suspect ten days ago.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco is beginning to crack down on enforcing its policies of clearing homeless encampments and clearing sidewalks those encampments once stood.
A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said.
At least one person died in a crash early Thursday morning on Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A former president of an Alameda swim team has been charged with three felonies after allegedly embezzling money from the organization.
Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes.
A Stockton man was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for a fatal shooting of a dentist in Oakland in 2022, according to Alameda County prosecutors.
Concord police are looking for a man they believe is responsible for committing vandalism earlier this week in the Diamond Boulevard corridor.
A San Jose business owner has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of illegally importing fruit from Vietnam, which was found to be infested with an invasive fruit fly species, prosecutors said.
A judge ordered Bay Area car dealer DGDG Automotive to pay $290,000 in an environmental protection case alleging the company unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste.
Police in San Jose are investigating a collision last Friday that left a bicyclist with fatal injuries, according to authorities.
A fourth juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Sunnyvale last April, police said Monday.
Ohio senator and author of "Hillbilly Elegy" JD Vance returned to the Bay Area for a campaign fundraiser Monday, this time as the VP pick for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
As firefighters continue battling the massive Park Fire, some residents are returning to their homes for the first time after several evacuation orders were lifted.
A group of theft suspects caught on surveillance cameras at various locations in Santa Rosa have been featured in images posted on the Santa Rosa Police Department's social media accounts.
An early morning fire Tuesday at least partially destroyed a temporary encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato.
CHP in Napa County are investigating a pedestrian accident Monday evening involving a Calistoga police SUV that critically injured a woman, authorities said.
A real estate holding company that allowed a group of Sonoma properties to lapse into foreclosure has left investors and the city itself with an uncertain future.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 30, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.
Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes.
Katie Ledecky won her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in women's swimming.
JP Sears pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics hit four home runs in a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao touted her deal to sell the city's share of the Oakland Coliseum Tuesday morning.
A former president of an Alameda swim team has been charged with three felonies after allegedly embezzling money from the organization.
A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said.
Santa Cruz police said a 38-year-old woman was arrested as a suspect in the death of her 1-year-old child.
Investigators arrested 14 people and rescued 10 victims during a human trafficking sting at the Comic-Con Convention held in San Diego, California in July.
A group of theft suspects caught on surveillance cameras at various locations in Santa Rosa have been featured in images posted on the Santa Rosa Police Department's social media accounts.
Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta's expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
San Francisco Bay Area tech giant Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the company used biometric data of users without their permission.
Modern society seems to be perched on a digital foundation too fragile to withstand software malfunctions, be they accidental or malicious.
Alongside 16 other members of Congress, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, raised concerns about social media giant Meta's plans to cut CrowdTangle, a service used to monitor trends on Facebook and Instagram.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality advisory for the region into Thursday due to wildfire smoke, particularly from the Pedro Fire in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco is beginning to crack down on enforcing its policies of clearing homeless encampments and clearing sidewalks those encampments once stood.
The California Fast Food Workers Union is urging the state to again raise the minimum wage for fast-food employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
LA-based ensemble Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra brings its compelling mix of jazz and uptempo Jamaican sounds to the Chapel Saturday night with a special guest, powerhouse local vocalist Karina Denike.
Fronted by British punk veteran Jon Brooder, San Francisco garage-rock band the Seagulls headlines the Kilowatt in the Mission District Sunday night.
Melvins co-founder and guitarist Buzz Osborne brings his current duo tour with bassist Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantomas) to the Chapel in San Francisco Tuesday night.
Virtuoso scratch master DJ Qbert plays a rare hometown show Thursday when he headlines the Great American Music Hall.
Celebrated scratch DJ, artist and producer Kid Koala presents his elaborately staged multimedia shows "Nufonia Must Fall" and "The Storyville Mosquito" during an SFJAZZ residency starting Aug. 1st.
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.
Kelsi Thorud reports on the Bay Bridge series wrapping up. 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
Kara St. Cyr reports on the charges the former Alameda swim team president faces after allegations of embezzlement from the organization. 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
Lauren Toms reports on the mixed reception San Francisco's new encampment sweep policies is netting from unhoused people and local businesses alike. (7/31/2024)
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for July 31, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
John Ramos reports on the danger chinook salmon are facing because of the Park Fire. 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
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
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.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.