Sports Verdict: Which Team Will Have A Better Bounce-Back Season? Giants Vs. Steelers
Two organizations hoping to return to glory after mediocre performances last season are the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Football Giants.
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Two organizations hoping to return to glory after mediocre performances last season are the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Football Giants.
Former Miami Dolphins and West Virginia University quarterback Pat White, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2009, reportedly worked out with the San Francisco 49ers.
The Raiders are reportedly interested in Seahawks back-up quarterback Matt Flynn.
Former Oakland Raiders tight end Brandon Myers has signed with the New York Giants as a free agent.
In Monday night's 17-16 victory over the New York Giants, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III set an NFL rushing record for a rookie QB.
The Oakland Raiders lost their fourth straight Sunday, falling 34-10 to the Bengals in Cincinnati. Oakland's defense has given up 169 points in those last four games.
The Oakland Raiders play the Chiefs in Kansas City Sunday. The long time rivals are a combined 3-9 this season.
Following back-to-back wins behind pitchers Barry Zito and Ryan Vogelsong, the San Francisco Giants meet the St. Louis Cardinals for the National League pennant in Game 7 of the NLCS Monday night.
Police were trying to find the suspects who broke into vehicles owned by some New York Giants while the team was beating San Francisco 23-3.
"If you're going to be the best you have to beat the champions, and (the 49ers) weren't able to do that."
The New York Giants just put the rest of the NFC on notice. After dismantling the 49ers, who many believed to be the most complete team in the NFL, the Giants are back to the form that earned them a Super Bowl win last year. However, San Francisco can point to missed chances to at least keep the game close.
Antrel Rolle intercepted two passes by Alex Smith, Prince Amukamara picked off another and the Giants shut down San Francisco in a 26-3 victory over the 49ers on Sunday
San Francisco (4-1) has been eagerly awaiting this game after New York won 20-17 in overtime at Candlestick Park on Jan. 22, costing the 49ers a trip to the Super Bowl.
In a rematch of the 2011 NFC Championship Game that saw the 49ers lose in heartbreaking fashion, San Francisco appears poised to exact revenge.
Not only have the 49ers avoided the injury bug, but they have gotten more and more healthy. The lone name that is new is the most important player on the 49ers roster, Alex Smith. However, the injured finger on his right hand seems to be fine and of no real concern. The Giants on the other hand are missing a few starters on offense and will hope that Hakeem Nicks is able to play.
It's the 2011 NFC Championship Game all over again, only this time Kyle Williams won't be playing Santa Claus.
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh is taking on another coach, again.
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has practiced for the second straight day and there is a chance he will play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of the NFC title game.
The Oakland A's got a standing ovation from fans at the Coliseum Thursday night after their loss to the Detroit Tigers in the division series ended their season. "It was a great ride," John Madden told the KCBS morning crew.
It wasn't very difficult for Mario Manningham to leave the New York Giants after winning a Super Bowl.
San Francisco 49ers fans are no longer booing Alex Smith and calling for his backup.
The match up to watch on Sunday will be Carlos Rogers vs. Victor Cruz. As with San Francisco and New York both are very talented and have developed a bit of a rivalry since Rogers mocked Cruz's touchdown celebration. This will mark the 3rd time the two have faced each other with both winning a previous meeting. Whichever player gets the better of their opponent Sunday will give their team a great chance at winning the game.
The news this week around 49er camp is the naming of Patrick WIllis as NFC Defensive Player of the Week. However, he has had to share the headlines with Brandon Jacobs, who has announced that he is ready to get back on the field.
Quarterback Eli Manning completed 27 of 35 passes for 288 yards as the New York Giants dominated the Carolina Panthers in a 36-7 victory Thursday night.
