Daily Madden: The 49er Offensive Line Gets Its Due
"Right now they're one of the best or the best offensive line in football," Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew.
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"Right now they're one of the best or the best offensive line in football," Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew.
Although they lost the Super Bowl to the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco learned a great deal from the game. They will use this as a learning experience and come back next year a better team because of it. The team did not reach their final goal, but continue to get closer, and will try next year to end the Lombardi Trophy drought.
After a crushing loss in the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers arrived at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Monday afternoon to a hero's welcome.
Sports fans bet a record $98.9 million at Nevada casinos on the Super Bowl, the Nevada Gaming Control Board said Monday.
After more than half a century of sports, music and civic history - San Francisco's legendary Candlestick Park is nearing the end.
Super Bowl XLVII has just wrapped up, but oddsmakers are already looking ahead to next season's game. And it's good news for the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos.
San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh started by saying he wanted to handle the 49ers' 34-31 loss to Baltimore in Super Bowl XLVII with class and grace. Then he proceeded to rip the officials for several bad calls.
John Madden said he expected better efforts by both defenses in Baltimore's 34-31 victory over the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.
"You couldn't ask for a greater game," John Madden said of Super Bowl XLVII, won by the Baltimore Ravens over the San Francisco 49ers 34-31.
After trailing in every game this post season, the 49ers magic finally ran out. It looked like they might be able to pull it off again, but ran into an opponent that was able to make one more big play than them. Super Bowl 47 was a thriller and came down to the wire, which is all fans can ask for. San Francisco will have to deal with the misery of losing so close to their goal, but this can only make the team stronger as they continue to grow and develop.
A power outage at the Super Bowl put the nation's biggest sporting event on hold for more than a half-hour Sunday, interrupting an otherwise electric, back-and-forth game that ended with Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens as NFL champions thanks to a 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
The Harbaugh family sure knows how to throw a Super party. In the end, it was older brother John Harbaugh and his Baltimore Ravens who came out on top, hanging on for a 34-31 win over Jim Harbaugh and his San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl that had everything.
San Francisco's restaurants, bars and streets were full of buzz as the Super Bowl began, but the the mood had dimmed considerably by game's end as the Niners fell in a close call to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Super Bowl was halted for 34 minutes because of a power outage Sunday, plunging parts of the Superdome into darkness in the biggest game of the year.
Colin Kaepernick got tripped up and tossed down, then still nearly led the greatest Super Bowl comeback in just his 10th career NFL start.
A Baltimore Ravens fan club calling itself the 'Foggers' abruptly canceled a Super Bowl watching party at a San Francisco bar on Sunday, telling supporters that police expressed safety concerns.
49ers coach Jim Harbaugh says his team is "ready" to go after what would be the franchise's sixth Super Bowl win, tying an NFL record. The coach indicated that the team practiced at a "consistently outstanding" level in the days leading up to the Big Game in the Big Easy.
It's estimated that as much as $6.3 million will be placed toward bets on Super Bowl XLVII before kickoff on Sunday afternoon, according to industry estimates. However, not all of that money will be wagered by gamblers on the actual game.
One Super Bowl tradition that has been growing faster than trying to eat your weight in chicken wings is that of having psychic animals predict the winner through a variety of methods of selection.
One of the big stories this entire season, which has only been magnified by San Francisco making it to the Super Bowl, is the bad luck of Alex Smith. In the midst of his best season as a professional he suffered a concussion that some feel cost him his starting spot. These same people have called it unfair for him to be demoted in such a manner, but not only was his injury not the reason, but no matter how you look at it, the decision is the best for the team and for Smith.
Key match-ups to look for in Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at the Superdome in New Orleans.
A look at what to be aware of when the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers meet Sunday in the Super Bowl XLVII at the Superdome in New Orleans...
A police pursuit involving Berkeley officers and a suspect driving a red Audi ended in multiple crash sights in Oakland, including one where officers appear to have been injured.
A 27-year-old man from Oakland was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly fleeing from a suspected burglary in Benicia, leading officers on a short pursuit and then jumping into the water to try to escape, police said.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
Several family members of Lyle and Erik Menendez pleaded Wednesday for the release of the brothers, convicted of murdering their parents decades earlier, saying they suffered "horrific" sexual and physical abuse as children.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
A police pursuit involving Berkeley officers and a suspect driving a red Audi ended in multiple crash sights in Oakland, including one where officers appear to have been injured.
A 27-year-old man from Oakland was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly fleeing from a suspected burglary in Benicia, leading officers on a short pursuit and then jumping into the water to try to escape, police said.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
Several family members of Lyle and Erik Menendez pleaded Wednesday for the release of the brothers, convicted of murdering their parents decades earlier, saying they suffered "horrific" sexual and physical abuse as children.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
A stabbing in San Francisco's Castro District left one man injured Tuesday, police said.
San Francisco Muni's recovery from the pandemic downturn has hit another milestone. In September, more than half-million risers used the system every single weekday.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
A teenager who was on the brink of dying in Gaza is getting medical treatment thanks to a team of supporters, including a Bay Area doctor many are calling a hero.
The trial of the man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee on a San Francisco street continued on Tuesday with testimony from police officers and crime scene investigators who responded to Lee's desperate 9-1-1 call.
A police pursuit involving Berkeley officers and a suspect driving a red Audi ended in multiple crash sights in Oakland, including one where officers appear to have been injured.
A 27-year-old man from Oakland was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly fleeing from a suspected burglary in Benicia, leading officers on a short pursuit and then jumping into the water to try to escape, police said.
The district placed traps in areas south of the Amador Valley neighborhood of Pleasanton and found mosquitoes inside and near the Alameda County Fairgrounds and neighborhoods northeast of the fairgrounds.
At least one died in a crash Tuesday night on eastbound Interstate 580 in Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A person died after driving into a building in Fremont earlier this week, police said.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
A property owner in the unincorporated Santa Cruz County community of Felton was arrested for allegedly causing a vegetation fire over the weekend by burning garbage in a burn barrel that got out of control.
San Jose police arrested four males they say were involved in a string of strong-armed, gang-related robberies last summer.
Members of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe completed their journey on horseback from the Bay Area to Washington, DC in their ongoing fight for recognition.
A man was killed after crashing his vehicle Sunday night on southbound state Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Sonoma County Sheriff on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Santa Rosa man in connection with a threat that locked down Penngrove Elementary School late Monday morning.
Authorities are searching for a man who tried to steal a private airplane over the weekend at Sonoma County Airport.
Penngrove Elementary School near Petaluma was locked down on Monday afternoon after authorities were warned of a possible threat.
One North Bay grower competing in the Half Moon Bay for the 52nd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off Monday has his sights set on the state record and pumpkin immortality.
One person was killed and five others injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Geyserville Saturday, the California Highway Patrol said.
New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she and her wife, Marta Xargay Casademont, received threatening, homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
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.
A police pursuit involving Berkeley officers and a suspect driving a red Audi ended in multiple crash sights in Oakland, including one where officers appear to have been injured.
A 27-year-old man from Oakland was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly fleeing from a suspected burglary in Benicia, leading officers on a short pursuit and then jumping into the water to try to escape, police said.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
A stabbing in San Francisco's Castro District left one man injured Tuesday, police said.
A property owner in the unincorporated Santa Cruz County community of Felton was arrested for allegedly causing a vegetation fire over the weekend by burning garbage in a burn barrel that got out of control.
The lead prosecutor in the trial of Nima Momeni for the deadly stabbing of Cash App executive Bob Lee gave their opening statement Monday, telling jurors, "you are sitting in court with a murderer" while calling the accused an "overprotective wannabe tough guy."
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.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
The district placed traps in areas south of the Amador Valley neighborhood of Pleasanton and found mosquitoes inside and near the Alameda County Fairgrounds and neighborhoods northeast of the fairgrounds.
A teenager who was on the brink of dying in Gaza is getting medical treatment thanks to a team of supporters, including a Bay Area doctor many are calling a hero.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
The idea for this new experimental program is simple: use food to bring forgotten stories back to life.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
President Biden eulogized Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, in Washington. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also spoke at the service.
Former President Jimmy Carter, the first president in U.S. history to reach the age of 100, cast an early vote in Georgia.
Trump played Rufus Wainwright's cover of Cohen's "Hallelujah" at a Monday town hall, as well as other songs.
In Oakland Tuesday, the city's budget woes and a pending recall vote were in the spotlight as supporters and opponents of Mayor Sheng Thao held dueling rallies a short distance apart ahead of her "State of the City" address.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
Trump played Rufus Wainwright's cover of Cohen's "Hallelujah" at a Monday town hall, as well as other songs.
Prolific local psych act Carlton Melton plays an increasingly rare San Francisco show this Saturday at the Kilowatt in the Mission, topping a four-band bill.
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Defending champion Travis Gienger from Minnesota won his third straight Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay Monday with another gargantuan gourd.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
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.
Anne Makovec reports on a police pursuit that apparently began in Berkeley with a suspect vehicle that was involved in several collisions before coming to an end with a crash in Oakland.
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Anne Makovec interviews Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao about possible cuts in the face of the city's looming budget shortfall and next month's recall vote.
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Jessica Burch says some wet weather around the Bay Area will give way to dry and windy conditions along with a Red Flag Warning.
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.