Daily Madden: The 49ers Are The Better Team
"This is a great match-up," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew. But he likes the 49ers in Sunday's Super Bowl.
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"This is a great match-up," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew. But he likes the 49ers in Sunday's Super Bowl.
The San Francisco 49ers have a chance to win their sixth Super Bowl on Sunday. At the center of attention, quarterback Colin Kaepernick, a dazzling athlete who has achieved remarkable success against all odds.
Alex Smith leaving the San Francisco 49ers after this season is a topic CEO Jed York isn't ready to address. But York made one thing clear Thursday: Smith hasn't requested his release.
49ers defensive back Chris Culliver has apologized for his anti-gay comments at Super Bowl Media Day. The KCBS Radio morning crew asked John Madden if the wide-spread attention to Culliver's remarks might affect the team's focus.
Colin Kaepernick's college coach, Chris Ault of Nevada, told John Madden and the KCBS Radio morning crew that Kaepernick's talent as a quarterback wasn't always evident.
49ers coach Jim Harbaugh seems to be enjoying his time with reporters in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, a departure from the clipped remarks and defensive posture he usually exhibits in interviews.
Super Bowl has a pair of fresh faces at quarterback, bona fide nobodies as far as the NFL title game goes. One will leave New Orleans as football's newest star.
ProFootballTalk.com is reporting 49ers back-up quarterback Alex Smith will ask the team to release him before free agency begins March 12.
The Super Bowl is suppose to be the best two teams in the NFL battling for football supremacy as well as bragging rights. While there may be questions as to if the two best teams from each conference are playing, there is no denying the talented filling both rosters. In a game with so many Pro Bowlers on the field, it's often an unlikely hero that can help swing the outcome of the game in their team's favor. There are several players who can make a name for themselves on Super Bowl Sunday, but the player most likely to do so, is LaMichael James.
Here's a video of a five-year-old girl rapping about her favorite team. Tattoos and all! This cute little girl reps her city by rapping about the Niners.
Much the same way Tim Tebow trademarked Tebowing, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is trying to do the same with his touchdown celebration -- otherwise known as kissing your bicep.
Even though Colin Kaepernick already has two playoff wins under his belt, he's not letting that go to his head. "I just try to keep my head down and keep working," he said.
After being sidelined with a concussion earlier in the season, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is handling an uncomfortable situation well, saying he is ready to back up Colin Kaepernick in the Super Bowl.
The San Francisco 49ers have started practicing for the Super Bowl surrounded by tight security and a lot of autograph-seeking fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their heroes even though the practice field is closed to the public.
Chicago Cubs scout Sam Hughes watches Colin Kaepernick nowadays and still wonders what the strong-armed NFL quarterback might look like on a pitching mound, as a power arm in the pros. It's hard not to, seeing the zip and accuracy on each throw, the competitive fire and focus.
'Kaepernicking' is all the craze now. What is it? San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's touchdown celebration of flexing his right arm and kissing his bicep. CBS San Francisco wants to give you the opportunity to be part of this growing craze and have some fun while helping cheer on our 49ers to a Super Bowl win.
San Francisco 49ers sensation Colin Kaepernick has fans in his Central Valley hometown of Turlock beaming now that his stellar play has helped lead the team to the Super Bowl.
Colin Kapernick's meteoric rise to NFL stardom has led to unprecedented interest in another man's talents – the quarterback's tattoo artist.
In a game where the momentum switched hands several times, the 49ers were able to make one more play than the Falcons and will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. San Francisco bounced back from a slow start, and in the end, outplayed the home team. The 49ers have earned themselves a trip to New Orleans, where they will look to reach the pinnacle of the sport.
San Francisco set an NFC Championship record with a 17-point comeback win by shutting out a Falcons team that put up 24 first half points. What it tells me is that this 49er team can win even when it's not playing its best football.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick seemed to be floating through the hallway of the Georgia Dome on Sunday evening, making his way to the team bus, not a care in the world, the stamp of approval as a big-time quarterback now on his resume.
The 49ers' coach and star quarterback talked to the media at their final practice before heading to Atlanta for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons.
John Madden thinks the 49ers will win Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Falcons in Atlanta, but doesn't expect a cake walk.
Four-time Super Bowl Quarterback Joe Montana delivered some news to Atlanta that they didn't want to hear. The San Francisco 49ers legend, in an interview on CBS Radio's 92.9 The Game in Atlanta about the upcoming NFC Championship Game, predicted that the 49ers will go all the way to the Super Bowl.
The Falcons have seen enough in San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's eight starts to respect the versatile quarterback with the long stride and strong right arm.
A second teenage suspect in the killing of a 17-year-old boy in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested in San Bernardino County, police said on Friday.
A fire at a San Francisco International Airport cargo area on Friday afternoon sent billowing smoke over the airport as well as lanes of U.S. Highway 101 and adjacent BART and AirTrain tracks.
A man who posed as a ride-hailing driver outside San Francisco nightclubs and preyed on women who mistook him for their driver was convicted of multiple rapes, the district attorney announced Friday.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A 12-year-old Santa Rosa girl missing since late Thursday evening was found safe, police said Friday afternoon.
A second teenage suspect in the killing of a 17-year-old boy in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested in San Bernardino County, police said on Friday.
A fire at a San Francisco International Airport cargo area on Friday afternoon sent billowing smoke over the airport as well as lanes of U.S. Highway 101 and adjacent BART and AirTrain tracks.
A man who posed as a ride-hailing driver outside San Francisco nightclubs and preyed on women who mistook him for their driver was convicted of multiple rapes, the district attorney announced Friday.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A 12-year-old Santa Rosa girl missing since late Thursday evening was found safe, police said Friday afternoon.
A man who posed as a ride-hailing driver outside San Francisco nightclubs and preyed on women who mistook him for their driver was convicted of multiple rapes, the district attorney announced Friday.
San Francisco's Glide Foundation has inaugurated "The Shop," a new program that pairs free haircuts with access to health services and community support inspired by the historic role of barbershops in Black communities.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
Four candidates vying for the 11th Congressional seat made their best pitch to voters during a debate at Golden Gate Park.
A driver led San Francisco police onto the Bay Bridge during a car chase Wednesday evening and caused a temporary closure of multiple eastbound lanes, just west of Treasure Island, police said.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
Five months after being mistakenly released from the Contra Costa County Jail, a homicide suspect has been arrested, authorities said.
Police in Oakland on Wednesday released data that showed declines in crime during the first three months of 2026.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
A teenager has died, and another teen has been arrested on a homicide charge following a fight near Milpitas High School on Tuesday afternoon.
Police executing a search warrant in a Salinas home found a cooler filled with methamphetamine near a child's bed, among other drug and gun evidence, police said Wednesday.
A San Jose man is facing decades in federal prison after he pled guilty to robbing and attacking a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, prosecutors said.
A 12-year-old Santa Rosa girl missing since late Thursday evening was found safe, police said Friday afternoon.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges and a hate crime charge, after he allegedly pointed a gun and made racist remarks from the roof of his home.
An American Canyon man was charged on Wednesday with manslaughter and driving under the influence following a weekend crash in Napa County that left three people dead and four others severely injured, prosecutors said.
A suspect was positively linked to the cold case murder of Marjorie Rudolph, a San Rafael woman killed inside her home in 1966, police announced Tuesday.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old, authorities said.
Donovan Mitchell had 25 points and six rebounds, Max Strus' 3-pointer with 54 seconds left helped seal it as he scored 24, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-111.
San Francisco rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3 for 3 with a walk in his first four big league at-bats and the Giants rolled over the New York Mets 7-2.
Zack Ostapchuk scored his first goal in nearly three months and the San Jose Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.
Macklin Celebrini scored with less than two minutes to play to tie the game then assisted on Alexander Wennberg's winning goal with 31 seconds left to complete a four-point game as the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3.
Willy Adames had four hits, including a leadoff homer, and San Francisco ace Logan Webb finished strong in the Giants' 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
A second teenage suspect in the killing of a 17-year-old boy in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested in San Bernardino County, police said on Friday.
A man who posed as a ride-hailing driver outside San Francisco nightclubs and preyed on women who mistook him for their driver was convicted of multiple rapes, the district attorney announced Friday.
An Oakland man has been arrested nearly three months after an attempted armed robbery in Suisun City, police said on Thursday.
Five months after being mistakenly released from the Contra Costa County Jail, a homicide suspect has been arrested, authorities said.
Police in Oakland on Wednesday released data that showed declines in crime during the first three months of 2026.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
NASA said they had more than 2,600 submissions from around the world for the zero-gravity indicator mascot. Officials added that the Artemis II crew was inspired by 8-year-old Lucas Ye's creativity.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
For years, California leaders accused oil companies of price gouging at the pump, but a state investigation found no evidence of that. Instead, a CBS News California investigation found what's really driving the highest gas prices in the U.S.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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.
The Port of Oakland is looking at ways to turn around the slumping passenger volume at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, a problem that has persisted since the pandemic. Brad Hamilton reports.
Meteorologist Paul Heggen says after the weekend warmup, cooler and cloudier days are ahead.
The U.S. war on Iran means higher oil prices, which also means higher jet fuel prices and higher costs for travelers. Veronica Macias reports.
A fire burned in a cargo area at San Francisco International Airport on Friday, sending billowing smoke over the airport and the maze of roadways and trackways in and out of the airport.
A man who San Francisco police called the "Rideshare Rapist" was convicted of multiple rapes between 2013 and 2018 of women leaving nightclubs and getting into his vehicle, thinking he was their driver.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
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.