Silverman: Seahawks, 49ers Are Juggernauts With A Defensive Edge
While the NFL is not quite Arena Football, it has been moving in that direction for years.
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While the NFL is not quite Arena Football, it has been moving in that direction for years.
Flying pig skins filled the air in the opening weekend of NFL action. A record-setting 63 touchdown passes were thrown in Week 1. Here's my take on how Week 2 will play out.
Falls by fans at stadiums in San Francisco and Indianapolis during NFL season openers have left one man dead and two other people injured, authorities said.
A winning defense is not going to be reminiscent of the old Steel Curtain or the '85 Bears. Today, it's about coming up with turnovers and key stops.
The Kansas City Chiefs traded wide receiver Jon Baldwin to the San Francisco 49ers for wide receiver A.J. Jenkins on Monday in a swap of disappointing first-round picks.
Anybody who watched the Cardinals last year saw that they needed help at the quarterback position. Considering their options, Arizona has to be happy with their off-season addition of Carson Palmer.
If you're buying Kyle Long at right guard, you need to think twice.
The 49ers made a key offseason move when they traded for Anquan Boldin. The star wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens haunted 49er fans everywhere during the Super Bowl, now he is their best receiving bet on the field.
I've said it. Thousands of times. It's not something I'm proud of. Much the opposite, really.
San Francisco 49ers starting cornerback Tarell Brown has voided a $2 million escalator in his contract after he chose not to participate in the team's voluntary offseason program. Yet Brown said after practice that he learned of it via Twitter on Thursday because he didn't know about that clause in the deal, and he then fired agent Brian Overstreet for the mistake.
The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the NFL championship will go to Houston the following year.
While the NFL awaits its first active gay player, one former player has officially come out.
Alex Smith is headed to Kansas City, the first major acquisition by the Chiefs since Andy Reid took over as coach.
The device being blamed for the blackout, a switchgear, and it was manufactured in Chicago by S & C Electric.
After his team's loss to the Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, 49ers Tight End Delanie Walker's world was dealt another devastating blow.
Superdome officials warned just months before the Super Bowl that the venue's electrical system could suffer a power outage and rushed to replace some of the equipment ahead of the big game
While it may have been electrifying, it appears Beyonce's halftime show at Super Bowl XLVII played no part in the power outage at the Superdome.
Capping a pretty perfect postseason, Joe Flacco completed 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and three first-half touchdowns Sunday to earn Super Bowl MVP honors for leading the Baltimore Ravens to a 34-29 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
I'll never understand how somebody can believe God finds a scoreboard pertinent or any outcome within any entertainment outlet.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver apologized Thursday for anti-gay comments he made to a comedian during Super Bowl media day, saying "that's not what I feel in my heart."
Kaepernick is a superb weapon who has the athleticism to do things that Flacco can't. The 49ers also have the speed and the attack mentality on defense that the Ravens once did.
Sometimes over-exposure to the media can result in athletes saying things they wind up regretting
When 49-year-old Sharon Osgood of Hayward, Calif. wired $5,900 to a person selling four Super Bowl tickets on Craigslist, she was shocked when she got a package containing the "tickets."
It's Ray's last ride but as he gets set to dance his Baltimore teammates into the Superdome, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Colin Kaepernick would be well-advised to focus much of their attention on Baltimore's Ed Reed.
The much talked about Super Bowl matchup between the Harbaugh brothers has been beaten into your head, but did you know it gets more complicated than that?
A 60-year-old woman was stabbed during a fight inside a home in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Serve Robotics said that while they figure out how this happened, they will cover the cost of the already-repaired glass, calling the crash landing extremely rare.
Violet Harris, 15, was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-scooter in the South Shore neighborhood over the weekend.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
Hobart Fire Department said around noon that they responded to a mutual aid request for a report of a vehicle that was overturned on its roof in the river.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington as part of an effort to call attention to what he sees as a culture of corruption gripping the nation's politics.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
A 60-year-old woman was stabbed during a fight inside a home in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
The search for answers continues after a deadly plane collision at LaGuardia Airport.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Bystanders captured the seven dogs walking along a busy highway. Animal rescue volunteers said the dogs somehow escaped after they were stolen by dog meat traders and were trying to get back home.
The state health department warns against drinking unpasteurized milk because it can make people sick.
Serve Robotics said that while they figure out how this happened, they will cover the cost of the already-repaired glass, calling the crash landing extremely rare.
Violet Harris, 15, was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-scooter in the South Shore neighborhood over the weekend.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, CBS News Chicago confirmed.
The man charged in the murder of Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
Tickets to a pair of Blackhawks games in Germany next season will go on sale on Friday.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
The man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week missed his first court appearance on Monday, because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
