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49ers' Tom Gamble to interview with Rams

SFGate.com (Eric Branch, Staff and News Services) — Tom Gamble, the 49ers ' director of player personnel, will interview with the Rams for their general-manager position today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gamble has ties to St. Louis...
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49ers' NFL loan moves team closer to Santa Clara

SFGate.com (wbrown@sfchronicle.com (Willie Brown)) — The $200 million that the National Football League just handed to the 49ers for their new stadium is the end of any hope the team will stay in San Francisco. I still say out-of-towners who fly in...
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49ers' Jim Harbaugh captures NFL Coach of the Year

SFGate.com (ebranch@sfchronicle.com (Eric Branch)) — At his introductory news conference 13 months ago, Jim Harbaugh dismissed comparisons between himself and another coach who had come to the 49ers from Stanford. "There's really no sentence that...
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Mieulis, Yorks feud over value of 49ers

SFGate.com (matierandross@sfchronicle.com (Phillip Matier,Andrew Ross, Chronicle Columnist)) — Heirs of the late sportsman Franklin Mieuli say San Francisco 49ers owners John and Denise DeBartolo York and their son Jed are trying to cheat them out of millions of dollars. The issue: The...
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San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh named Coach of Year

Inside Bay Area (By Daniel Brown <a href='mailto:dbrown@mer) — Harbaugh became just the third 49ers coach to win the Associated Press honor, joining his late mentor Bill Walsh, who was the coach of the year in 1981, and Dick Nolan, who received the award in...
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49ers get shut out on Defensive Player of the Year honors

Inside Bay Area (By Cam Inman <a href='mailto:@bayareanewsg) — Justin Smith didn't win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award Saturday, and neither did his 49ers teammate Patrick Lewis.
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49ers Alex Smith finishes third in Comeback voting

Inside Bay Area (By Cam Inman <a href='mailto:@bayareanewsg) — Quarterback Alex Smith of the 49ers finished third in voting for NFL Comeback Player of the Year, the Associated Press announced Saturday.
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49ers Jim Harbaugh named Coach of the Year

Inside Bay Area (By Cam Inman <a href='mailto:@bayareanewsg) — First, Jim Harbaugh followed in Bill Walsh's footsteps in leaving Stanford to coach the 49ers. Now, nearly a year later, Harbaugh has joined Walsh as the 49ers' only recipients of The Associated...
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49ers Aldon Smith finishes No. 2 in rookie voting

Inside Bay Area (By Cam Inman <a href='mailto:@bayareanewsg) — Linebacker Aldon Smith of the 49ers finished second in voting for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, the Associated Press announced Saturday.
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49ers' Harbaugh voted AP Coach of the Year

NFL.com (NFL.com) — San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh was voted the Associated Press coach of the year Saturday at the inaugural NFL Honors awards ceremony in Indianapolis.
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Bay Area shut out of NFL Hall of Fame

Inside Bay Area (Mercury News staff) — The NFL Hall of Fame announced five new members Saturday, but neither Eddie DeBartolo nor Tim Brown nor Charles Haley got the call.
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49ers' NFL loan moves team closer to Santa Clara

SFGate.com (wbrown@sfchronicle.com (Willie Brown)) — The $200 million that the National Football League just handed to the 49ers for their new stadium is the end of any hope the team will stay in San Francisco. I still say out-of-towners who fly in...
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Mieulis, Yorks feud over value of 49ers

SFGate.com (matierandross@sfchronicle.com (Phillip Matier,Andrew Ross, Chronicle Columnist)) — Heirs of the late sportsman Franklin Mieuli say San Francisco 49ers owners John and Denise DeBartolo York and their son Jed are trying to cheat them out of millions of dollars. The issue: The...
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49ers' Jim Harbaugh captures NFL Coach of the Year

SFGate.com (ebranch@sfchronicle.com (Eric Branch)) — At his introductory news conference 13 months ago, Jim Harbaugh dismissed comparisons between himself and another coach who had come to the 49ers from Stanford. "There's really no sentence that...
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S.F. couldn't compete with 49ers' Santa Clara deal

SFGate.com The National Football League's $200 million contribution all but ensures that the 49ers will go forward with their plan for a new stadium in Santa Clara. Barring a major setback - such as...
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DeBartolo builds strong case for Hall of Fame vote

SFGate.com (ebranch@sfchronicle.com (Eric Branch, Chronicle Staff Writer)) — As a former lawyer and president of the 49ers , Carmen Policy offered an eloquent and persuasive case this week outlining why Eddie DeBartolo Jr. should be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame...
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NFL's Goodell says expansion isn't imminent

SFGate.com (Howard Fendrich, Associated Press) — Sorry, Los Angeles. The only NFL expansion happening any time soon is to next season's schedule of Thursday night games. During his annual Super Bowl news conference, Commissioner Roger Goodell...
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Blog Articles

Eddie DeBartolo Jr. Q&A: 'We'll let our record stand on its own'

SFGate.com (ebranch@sfchronicle.com (Eric Branch)) — When the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2012 is announced Saturday, finalist Eddie DeBartolo Jr. might not be watching NFL Network. DeBartolo, 65, has a prior engagement which could interfere...
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49ers stadium in Santa Clara now 'fully funded'

SFGate.com (slee@sfchronicle.com (Stephanie Lee)) — The 49ers now have the final $200 million needed to leave San Francisco, their home of 66 years, for a new, long-awaited stadium in Santa Clara. The National Football League announced Thursday...
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Carmen Policy on Eddie D., the genius who hired The Genius

SFGate.com (ebranch@sfchronicle.com (Eric Branch)) — Asked this week what made Eddie DeBartolo Jr. worthy of induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former 49ers president Carmen Policy didn't begin by talking about the former Niners owner. He...
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Hooligans at the gate

SFGate.com (andy-brookssteve-weber@www.sfgate.com (Andy Brooks,Steve Weber)) — On any given Sunday, you never know who will win an NFL game. But if you've been to the 'Stick or many other stadiums this year, you know one thing: Fans' actions toward the opposing team's fans...
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NFL's ante makes Santa Clara commutes more likely

SFGate.com (sportsdesk@sfchronicle.com (San Francisco Chronicle)) — It's amazing what a difference $200 million can make. On Thursday, the 49ers received that amount in stadium support from the NFL, and all of a sudden, my exasperating 1 1/2-hour Muni ride to...
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Safety Issues

SFGate.com (ninerinsider@sfgate.com (Kevin Lynch)) — Safety Assessment The 49ers probably had more safeties than any other team in the league with six and most of them were active on game day. The contributions of starters Donte Whitner and...
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Alex Smith: Comeback Player of the Year?

SFGate.com (ebranch@sfchronicle.com (Eric Branch)) — The Sporting News named Jets receiver Plaxico Burress its comeback player of the year. That's understandable. After spending 20 months in jail, Burress came back to the NFL and had 612 receiving...
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Sports people: Aaron Rodgers, Phil Jackson

SFGate.com (chronicle-news-services@www.sfgate.com (Chronicle News Services)) — Aaron Rodgers The Packers' quarterback and Cal alum wasn't happy with his team's performance. No, not in that 37-20 season-ending loss to the Giants - in the 59-41 Pro Bowl loss. On his radio...
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Julian Edelman ready for whatever Patriots need

SFGate.com (john-mcclain-hearst-newspapers@www.sfgate.com (John McClain, Hearst Newspapers)) — Indianapolis - Patriots defensive back Julian Edelman, a Woodside High and College of San Mateo alum, has been the object of New York Giants receivers' fancy this week leading up to the Super...
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Matt Gonzalez is representing firm suing S.F.

SFGate.com (sportsdesk@sfchronicle.com (San Francisco Chronicle)) — Matt Gonzalez, the former San Francisco Board of Supervisors president and now chief attorney in the public defender's office, was in court the other day - but not to represent an indigent...
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Julian Edelman ready for whatever Patriots need

SFGate.com (john-mcclain-hearst-newspapers@www.sfgate.com (John McClain, Hearst Newspapers)) — (01-31) 20:51 PST Indianapolis - Patriots defensive back Julian Edelman, a Woodside High and College of San Mateo alum, has been the object of New York Giants receivers' fancy this week...
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Sports people: Aaron Rodgers, Phil Jackson

SFGate.com (sportsdesk@sfchronicle.com (San Francisco Chronicle)) — (01-31) 20:23 PST - Aaron Rodgers The Packers' quarterback and Cal alum wasn't happy with his team's performance. No, not in that 37-20 season-ending loss to the Giants - in the 59-41 Pro...
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49ers sign two more to reserve/future contracts

SFGate.com (ebranch@sfchronicle.com (Eric Branch)) — The 49ers signed offensive tackle Kenny Wiggins and guard Garrett Chisolm and to reserve/future contracts today. Wiggins (6-6, 314), 23, was released by the 49ers following training camp and...
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Matt Gonzalez is representing firm suing S.F.

SFGate.com (sportsdesk@sfchronicle.com (San Francisco Chronicle)) — Matt Gonzalez, the former San Francisco Board of Supervisors president and now chief attorney in the public defender's office, was in court the other day - but not to represent an indigent...
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Santa Clara says voters can't rescind 49ers deal

SFGate.com (BEgelko@sfchronicle.com (Bob Egelko)) — The California Constitution says all political power "is inherent in the people," laying the foundation for the voters' near-absolute right to make or unmake laws at the ballot box. But that right...
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Jim Harbaugh ready to tee off at Pebble Beach

SFGate.com (sportsdesk@sfchronicle.com (San Francisco Chronicle)) — Now we know why Jim Harbaugh made all those nautical references at the end of the 49ers ' season. He kept up the theme even after the loss to the Giants in the rain. The head coach was prepping...
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Jim Harbaugh ready to tee it off at Pebble Beach

SFGate.com (sportsdesk@sfchronicle.com (San Francisco Chronicle)) — Now we know why Jim Harbaugh made all those nautical references at the end of the 49ers ' season. He kept up the theme even after the loss to the Giants in the rain. The head coach was prepping...
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Santa Clara says voters can't rescind 49ers deal

SFGate.com (BEgelko@sfchronicle.com (Bob Egelko)) — The California Constitution says all political power "is inherent in the people," laying the foundation for the voters' near-absolute right to make or unmake laws at the ballot box. But that right...
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Jim Harbaugh ready to tee off at Pebble Beach

SFGate.com (sportsdesk@sfchronicle.com (San Francisco Chronicle)) — Now we know why Jim Harbaugh made all those nautical references at the end of the 49ers ' season. He kept up the theme even after the loss to the Giants in the rain. The head coach was prepping...
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