Vinovich Chosen As Super Bowl Ref Because Of Highest Rating
Two people familiar with the assignment tell The Associated Press that Bill Vinovich was chosen to work this year's Super Bowl because he had the highest rating among referees.
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Two people familiar with the assignment tell The Associated Press that Bill Vinovich was chosen to work this year's Super Bowl because he had the highest rating among referees.
While Super Bowl XLVII could easily be remembered merely as a showdown between the brothers Jim and John Harbaugh, the game was marred by a very large failure that nothing to do with the players on the field.
Demi Lovato announced Thursday that she'll perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV in Miami.
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira are going to bring the heat to the 2020 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Police chiefs in San Francisco and Green Bay, Wisconsin, have agreed to a friendly wager on an upcoming NFL football game.
The San Francisco 49ers defense has been a big part of the team's success this season, but fans have had a love-hate-love relationship with key player Richard Sherman.
The NFL on CBS analyst Jay Feely breaks down the NFC Championship Game matchup between the 49ers and Packers.
As a child, she was inspired by the encouraging words of a pro football quarterback who took the time to chat with her. Today, she harnesses athletes' star power to encourage underserved children to believe in themselves.
When it comes to winning, few teams in professional sports could match the run the Golden State Warriors had as the last decade came to a close. And among those admiring the run was 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Tuesday that the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday has been sold out and that the team is on pace to set a new attendance record for a home game.
Speaking to a crowd at a "Keep America Great" rally in Milwuakee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence turned Sunday's NFC Championship Game into a political battle.
From San Jose's Santana Row to San Francisco's famed Fisherman's Wharf, a fandom malady going by the name of '49ers Fever' was percolating Tuesday, building as the hours counted down toward Sunday's NFC Championship Game showdown with the Green Bay Packers.
The 49ers, healthy and coming off an impressive win over the Vikings, face the the Packers in the NFC Championship.
There's always the roar of the crowd when the home team runs onto the field, but 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan said the crowd noise at Saturday's game against the Vikings was something different.
Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur used his team's November thrashing at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers as a 'payback' rally cry in the Packers lockerroom after Sunday's win.
Veteran defensive back Richard Sherman has played for a number of coaches during his lengthy NFL career, none of them have been better in his opinion than his current mentor -- San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
The Packers are heading to town to face the Niners at Levi's Stadium in the NFC Championship Game. This marks the 8th time both teams have met in the postseason since 1995.
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reached the pinnacle of his play-calling prowess Saturday while his team pushed its way toward achieving professional football's greatest feat.
The Minnesota Vikings walked into the fight with the San Francisco 49ers as underdogs and the world saw why throughout the 27-10 victory by the Niners.
A healthier 49ers defense, returning Kwon Alexander and Dee Ford, will face a Vikings offense with key play-maker Adam Thielen slowed by injury.
As San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo prepares for the first playoff start of his NFL career, head coach Kyle Shanahan offered him a few simple words of advice.
There's a spark of energy on the practice field of the San Francisco 49ers that has been missing for several weeks.
SportsLine senior NFL analyst Larry Hartstein examines a Vikings-49ers divisional round matchup that could be tricky for San Francisco.
The 49ers are gearing up for their first playoff game at Levi's Stadium against the Vikings on Saturday. They looked businesslike and focused at Tuesday's practice, but players said the locker room was loose with laughter and music.
Zoe is the NFL's first emotional support dog. The smallest 49er offers a big assist to players and staff alike at Levi's Stadium.
