Raiders S Ross To Start In Place Of Injured Branch
Brandian Ross was picked as the Raiders' starting strong safety Friday, ending a week's worth of speculation over how the team would compensate for the loss of injured Tyvon Branch.
Brandian Ross was picked as the Raiders' starting strong safety Friday, ending a week's worth of speculation over how the team would compensate for the loss of injured Tyvon Branch.
Family pride, bragging rights, even control of the dinner-table conversation. It's all part of a high-stakes poker game in the first-ever head-to-head matchup between 49ers tight end Vernon Davis and Colts cornerback Vontae Davis.
The scoreboard is not the only place where the 49ers were beat up this past weekend. After a relatively injury free start to the season, there are several players who now fill up the injury report, but the news is not all bad. Their opponent has two very significant injuries, and this game will not be nearly as physical as the war that was the game against Seattle.
Coming off an embarrassing loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday night, the San Francisco 49ers face the Indianapolis Colts at Candlestick Sunday afternoon. "You don't have a lot of time to pout," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew.
The San Francisco 49ers play the Indianapolis Colts at Candlestick Sunday in a game featuring a former Stanford coach, Jim Harbaugh, and his star college quarterback, Andrew Luck. "Andrew Luck and that Colt offense, they can play," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew.
Trent Richardson will now get a crash course on the Colts' offense and is likely to play this weekend at San Francisco.
Dwight Lowery walked around the facilities at San Jose State, drawing inspiration from his journey to the NFL.
A former NFL player whose vacant upstate New York home was trashed during a party attended by up to 400 teenagers said he will use their own Twitter postings to reveal their names.
No matter that opponents are stacking extra defenders next to the line of scrimmage. The San Francisco 49ers are determined to run the football successfully, a key element of their offense that has been missing through the first two weeks of the season.
In two games, the Seahawks' swarming defense has surrendered only 10 points, shutting down Carolina and San Francisco. They've made Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick look confused, created game-changing turnovers and shown just how much fun it is making the game miserable for others.
Oakland rookie cornerback D.J. Hayden has never played against Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. He figures the two will become well-acquainted Monday night in Denver.
Attorneys for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith and former Niners tight end Delanie Walker have filed a response to a civil lawsuit filed by a Northern California man who says he was shot during a party at Smith's house.
In a stunning early-season move, the Cleveland Browns traded running back Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts, a year after picking him in the first round.
Reggie McKenzie said it's far too early to make any judgments about his team and that any vindication would come if the Raiders make the playoffs.
They will be reunited as opponents Sunday, finding themselves in the strange position of game-planning against each other in Week 3 while trying to bounce back from tough losses.
Alex Smith is still winning in red. He's just doing it for the Chiefs instead of the 49ers these days. Anquan Boldin is making everyone happy in San Francisco. and that's just the start of the new faces in new places making a splash this season.
It's more apparent this season than ever before. Running the ball is just not as important in the NFL as it used to be. "There's no dominant running game anymore," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew.
Owen Marecic joined the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, signing a one-year contract two weeks after being released by the Cleveland Browns.
The Denver Broncos held off the Seattle Seahawks for the top spot in this week's NFL Power Rankings. The San Francisco 49ers fell two spots to third.
When Vernon Davis and Jim Harbaugh eye the Colts sideline this Sunday, they will each look a little differently at a player looking back at them. There are two members of the opposition that have close ties to the two, and should make for some interesting football come Sunday.
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your recap for Week 2 in the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers nosetackle Ian Williams was officially placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a broken left ankle. The 49ers also signed fullback Owen Marecic to a one-year contact on Tuesday.
"If you do a helmet-to-helmet, you probably aren't going to get suspended," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew.
The San Francisco 49ers have committed 23 penalties in their first two games for 206 yards, 12 of those for 121 yards against the Seattle Seahawks this past Sunday. They were flagged for two personal fouls and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the fourth quarter.
Fleet Week is bringing thousands of people to San Francisco's Marina District to participate and watch the annual event.
Many businesses said that's two strong weeks in a row. The heat wave last week boosted their sales and now Fleet Week.
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday.
Some of those who were being treated at area hospitals were suspected to have been involved in the shooting, police said.
Fleet Week is bringing thousands of people to San Francisco's Marina District to participate and watch the annual event.
Many businesses said that's two strong weeks in a row. The heat wave last week boosted their sales and now Fleet Week.
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday.
Some of those who were being treated at area hospitals were suspected to have been involved in the shooting, police said.
While the Blue Angels may be the headliners for the San Francisco Fleet Week air show, the opening acts like the Patriots Jet Team are sure to impress.
BART is adding up the costs and looking for culprits after a wave of vandalism targeted the new glass entryways to transit stations along San Francisco's Market Street.
During Fleet Week in San Francisco, many of the businesses are enjoying the extra dollars the increased number of visitors are pouring into the local economy.
It's a daily scene that plays out in homes across America, families rushing to get their kids off to school. Some ride their bikes; many more take the bus.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since getting shot in the chest during a robbery attempt nine days before the season started.
BART passengers faced major systemwide delays for hours due to a disabled train at West Oakland station Saturday morning, according to transit officials.
Oakland police are asking for help to locate a male teenager who went missing two weeks ago.
Police in Concord on Friday morning were able to arrest theft suspects who targeted multiple retail stories include a Gap location and a Spirit Halloween store, authorities said.
As Florida continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, NOAA said the East Bay tech company Saildrone helped in hurricane forecasting.
The Oakland Ballers are doing something they say no professional sports team has ever done.
At Levi's Stadium -- home to the San Francisco 49ers -- there is a winning strategy to address a warming planet, nine stories above the gridiron.
For four decades, Pizza My Heart has been a beloved fixture in the Santa Clara community, serving quality pizza and fostering a strong local spirit.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
British band Coldplay announced Tuesday that they will play at Stanford Stadium in 2025, as part of a series of North American dates in their long-running "Music of the Spheres" world tour.
Some people in Palo Alto finding ways to adapt, wearing summer sandals and sunglasses, pulling out an umbrella to shield themselves from the sun, and finding cool spaces.
A fatal overturn crash on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Geyserville Saturday afternoon has closed all lanes of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A man who allegedly led American Canyon officers on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash into a power pole early Thursday morning was arrested on suspicion of drug and weapon possession, police said.
A man hauling a horse trailer from Petaluma to Oregon last month allegedly spilled liquid hazardous waste from the trailer all over Santa Rosa, authorities said.
A fire at a Novato landfill was billowing smoke across the area and prompted an advisory from air regulators.
Authorities in Mendocino County on Monday announced details of a massive operation targeting illegal cannabis grows, saying that 30,000 plants were seized at more than a dozen sites last month.
Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday.
Desmond Reid ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 22 Pitt held off California 17-15.
The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle.
The Oakland Ballers are doing something they say no professional sports team has ever done.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since getting shot in the chest during a robbery attempt nine days before the season started.
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
Police in Concord on Friday morning were able to arrest theft suspects who targeted multiple retail stories include a Gap location and a Spirit Halloween store, authorities said.
BART is adding up the costs and looking for culprits after a wave of vandalism targeted the new glass entryways to transit stations along San Francisco's Market Street.
The one remaining Alameda police officer being charged in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez appeared in court Friday morning.
A former member of the experimental San Francisco rock band Mr. Bungle was found guilty of first-degree murder in a Santa Cruz County courtroom Friday, according to public records.
As Florida continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, NOAA said the East Bay tech company Saildrone helped in hurricane forecasting.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
On Tuesday evening, Oakland's Public Safety Committee met to consider whether to renew the contract for the city's 20-year-old ShotSpotter program.
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial against Nima Momeni – the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital at Mission Bay, an extraordinary meeting of super heroes took place where the sky was the limit.
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences.
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Thursday celebrated new data showing the number of people living in tents in the city has hit the lowest point in six years, despite some critics calling those numbers misleading.
Less than a month from Election Day, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price spoke at a rally Thursday taking a stand against her upcoming recall.
Former President Barack Obama spoke candidly to Black men at a campaign field office in Pittsburgh, urging them to get behind Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
The latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling" focuses on a Lutheran pastor who is trying to form an inclusive community by just being himself.
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
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.
A San Francisco artist has found his calling restoring vintage signs for businesses around San Francisco.
Funk siren Dawn Silva brings an all-star line-up of her band the Brides of Funkenstein to the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
The Chapel and show promoter (((folkYEAH!))) have teamed up with SF Live to present another free weekend concert Saturday featuring an international array of modern psychedelic-rock acts including Australia's the Babe Rainbow, Brazil's Boogarins, Minami Deutsch from Japan and more.
British band Coldplay announced Tuesday that they will play at Stanford Stadium in 2025, as part of a series of North American dates in their long-running "Music of the Spheres" world tour.
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.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.
Da Lin reports on how businesses are seeing an increase customers thanks to Fleet Week.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
In Walnut Creek Saturday, the focus was a little wider as hundreds of volunteers fanned out across the city, working on dozens of projects as part of the annual Walnut Creek Community Service Day.
The Blue Angels air show over the Bay Area during Feet Week was canceled on Saturday due to unsafe conditions.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
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 Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
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.