49ers' RB Frank Gore to miss 3 weeks after straining his right ankleSeptember 30th, 2009 49ers' Gore to miss 3 weeks with ankle strainSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is expected to miss three weeks because of a right ankle strain.
Seahawks QB Hasselbeck, LT Jones, LB Tatupu inactive against BearsSeptember 30th, 2009 Hasselbeck 1 of 7 Seahawks starters outSEATTLE — Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is out with a broken rib, one of seven starters missing for the Seattle Seahawks against the Chicago Bears. The 34-year-old did not practice all week after getting hurt last weekend at San Francisco.
Harvin, Henderson good to go for Vikings; illness, injury had them questionableSeptember 30th, 2009 Harvin, Henderson good to go for 49ers-VikingsMINNEAPOLIS — Wide receiver Percy Harvin and middle linebacker E.J. Henderson suited up for Minnesota after being listed as questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
49ers' Gore to have MRI on ankle injured on sole carry in loss to VikingsSeptember 30th, 2009 49ers' Gore to undergo MRI on injured right ankleSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore will undergo an MRI late Monday afternoon to determine the extent of damage to his injured right ankle.
49ers RB Frank Gore leaves game with ankle injury; X-rays show no broken bonesSeptember 30th, 2009 Gore leaves game with ankle injuryMINNEAPOLIS — San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore left the game Sunday against Minnesota with a right ankle injury. The team says his return is questionable.
QBs Pennington, Bulger leave losses with injuries; 49ers' Gore forced out earlySeptember 30th, 2009 Pennington, Bulger injured; 49ers' Gore out earlyThe Miami Dolphins lost Chad Pennington to a shoulder injury, then lost another game not long after his replacement had a pass intercepted and returned for a touchdown. St. Louis also lost its quarterback and remained winless, with Marc Bulger bruising his right shoulder and sitting up the final three quarters of the Rams' 36-17 loss to Green Bay.
49ers offensive line improving but biggest test yet coming up against MinnesotaSeptember 24th, 2009 49ers O-line improving but big test loomsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are going places if their offensive line can continue the rate of progress it has displayed during the team's 2-0 start.
Seahawks QB Hasselbeck leaves game following hard hit by WillisSeptember 20th, 2009 Hasselbeck hit hard by 49ers' WillisSAN FRANCISCO — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was taken to a hospital for X-rays and a CT scan after injuring his ribs on a hard hit late in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The X-rays were negative while the CT scan was inconclusive, Seattle coach Jim Mora said, and Hasselbeck rejoined his teammates for the 2-hour flight home shortly after the 23-10 loss to the 49ers.
Gore's TD runs of 79 and 80 yards highlight 49ers' 23-10 win over SeattleSeptember 20th, 2009 Gore runs all day in 49ers winSAN FRANCISCO — Frank Gore kept an eye on the scoreboard as he ran like mad, making sure nobody caught him on the way to the end zone. And it wasn't even close.
Walter Jones progresses better than expected, questionable for Seahawks against 49ersSeptember 18th, 2009 LT Walter Jones could play for Seahawks on SundayRENTON, Wash. — Walter Jones could play Sunday for the Seahawks at San Francisco, one month to the day after knee surgery.
49ers-Chargers exhibition to be blacked out after falling well short of selloutSeptember 1st, 2009 49ers-Chargers exhibition to be blacked outSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers say their exhibition finale against the San Francisco 49ers on Friday night will be blacked out on local TV. The game wasn't close to being a sellout more than 72 hours prior to kickoff, with approximately 7,000 general-admission tickets remaining Tuesday.
Last-minute TD run propels 49ers past Cowboys 20-13, although Dallas starters won first halfAugust 30th, 2009 Cowboys starters outplay 49ers; SF wins late 20-13ARLINGTON, Texas — Felix Jones got the Dallas Cowboys away from their goal line and, 13 plays later, into the opposing end zone. Marion Barber did most of the hard work in between.
49ers offensive coordinator Raye experiments with unique 'Taser' formation to boost attackAugust 13th, 2009 For 49ers offense, a new wrinkle in 'Taser'SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Around the league, it's generally known as the "Wildcat" formation.
Erik Bedard to have another surgery on pitching shoulder, perhaps ending Seattle tenureAugust 13th, 2009 Another shoulder surgery for Erik BedardSEATTLE — Mariners left-hander Erik Bedard is going to have another surgery on his throwing shoulder, all but ending his season and perhaps his time with Seattle. Manager Don Wakamatsu said Wednesday that Bedard will have exploratory surgery on Friday in Los Angeles with Dr.
Mariners ace Bedard: 'It's frustrating' after MRI exam shows fraying in left shoulderAugust 8th, 2009 M's LHP Bedard has fraying in shoulderSEATTLE — Erik Bedard has fraying in his pitching shoulder, putting his season and perhaps his tenure with the Mariners in limbo. Bedard said Friday that an initial read of his second MRI exam this summer showed unspecified defects that are causing pain in his left shoulder and keeping him on the disabled list
Seattle manager Don Wakamatsu says the team is waiting for its doctors to compare and review the MRI results before determining the next step.