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Troubled linebacker Rolando McClain was absent from practice Wednesday for "team related issues." McClain has been a major disappointment and has seen his playing time drastically reduced since the first month of the season. Running backs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson returned to practice for the first time in nearly a month.
Head Coach Jim Harbaugh announced on Wednesday that local product Colin Kaepernick will be the 49ers' starting quarterback. Alex Smith is benched, even though he's fully recovered from his concussion.
Running backs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson have returned to practice for the Oakland Raiders for the first time since missing three games with sprained right ankles.
Colin Kaepernick will start at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at St. Louis. Coach Jim Harbaugh made the announcement Wednesday .
Golf is proposing to ban the putting stroke used by three of the last five major champions.
The Raiders have assured themselves of another mediocre season with their eighth loss. As professionals, the players owe it to themselves, the organization, and most importantly the fans to play with some pride the final five games.
Why is anyone questioning the way San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has handled the current quarterback dilemna? He knows the position, he knows the team, and they are winning. There is room to worry only when what he is doing doesn't work.
The latest development in Virginia Beach's effort to build a new oceanfront sports arena has the city prepared to ask the state for $150 million toward the effort.
Kevin Love had 23 points and an NBA season-high 24 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stop a five-game losing streak by beating the Sacramento Kings 97-89 on Tuesday night.
Bruce Miller is a key to the 49ers rushing success but will get little attention as the fullback. A late-minute decision by both him and the 49ers are the reason he is probably in the NFL today, which is a good thing for both him and San Francisco.
Defensive Tackle Tommy Kelly has played for the Silver and Black for all nine of his NFL seasons. Statistically, the 2012 season is probably one of his worst. He is among the highest-paid defensive players in the league midway through a seven-year contract.
Jim Harbaugh has watched each of his two quarterbacks lead the San Francisco 49ers to big wins in hostile, road environments—Alex Smith in the season opener at Green Bay's Lambeau Field back in September among others, and Colin Kaepernick on Sunday at the New Orleans Superdome.
