The 49ers history is filled with spectacular catches made by fascinating men who led inspirational lives. But among the many great hands...

Since their earliest days in the league, the Sacramento Kings have displayed a fondness for ineptitude that is both laughable and galling. Until recently, it seemed like every year they found new ways to lose. But there is one record that may be more disgraceful than all the rest. On November 20, 1990, the Kings withstood Bernard King's 45 points and beat his Washington Bullets 87-82. It would be their last win on the road for more than a year. One day later, they lost in Ph

Today, the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers enjoy one of the NFL's spiciest rivalries. But every great rivalry has a start...

Paul Wiggin's timing in the game of football is truly remarkable. After playing with John Brodie at Stanford and winning an NFL title...

After years of following the state's Blue Laws, the NFL was finally allowed to hold games in the great state of Pennsylvania on November 12, 1933. Two games were played that day. The Eagles hosted the Bears in front of nearly 18,000 at the Baker Bowl and would have lost the game if it had not been for the late game heroics of kicker Guy Turnbow gave the Eagles a 3-3 tie. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the Brooklyn Dodgers at Forbes Field. Their excitement for host

John Robinson died today at the age of 89. The 1954 graduate of San Mateo's Serra High School left a lasting legacy throughout the game...

For decades, San Francisco's Kezar Stadium has hosted numerous sporting events and witnessed too many memories to count. But the name of...

The entire NFC East is one big war zone where everyone hates everybody. Rivalries dominate the division and players spew bile at the just...

It was a cool winter day when the 49ers looked to defend their home one last time in 1979. While they were 1-13, there was a gleam in...

Normally, the Cy Young Award is thought to be reserved for starting pitchers. But occasionally, a relief pitcher comes along that is so phenomenal that the establishment has no other choice but to choose him for the position's highest yearly honor. 50 years ago today, the Dodgers' Mike Marshall became the first relief pitcher to win the Cy Young Award. He led the majors in games played (106) and finished (83), but most importantly, he led the NL with 21 saves. Interestingly

After enjoying an era of dominance that is impossible to replicate, the Boston Celtics fell back to earth to begin the 1970's. But a talented group of young players was maturing behind closed doors and the decade would ultimately bring the storied franchise two more championships: a mini-dynasty, if you will. Of course, all great mini-dynasties need a dependable center that can vaccuum up rebounds at a furious pace while always being ready in the post for another routine layu

While winning championships is the ultimate goal in any sport, what often drives that desire are the people beside you. Through the struggles and turmoil of the playing field, a bond is forged that is, hopefully, sturdier than steel. The NFL has had countless star-crossed friendships over the years. One of its earliest was that of Bobby Layne and Doak Walker. But their story doesn't begin in Detroit. It begins under the Friday night lights of Texas high school football. The E

Rookie running backs in the NFL have a way of showing either what they could be or what they will be in the league. While the promise of some ends up being prophetic, there are so many others who never realize their full potential. All they have to their name was that one great run that made them a household name for a night or two. Below is a list of the five longest runs by a rookie in NFL history. While some runs proved prophetic, many more were just a tease of what could

The Dodgers won the World Series today, beating the New York Yankees in thrilling fashion. Coincidentally, they sold Ebbetts Field exactly 68 years earlier. Wanting a bigger, better stadium with a cleaner environment, Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley sold his 43-year old ballpark to real estate developer Marvin Kratter. With the stipulation that the Dodgers would stay there through 1961. Of course, the Dodgers found their home in Los Angeles much sooner and moved there in 1958.

Terry Donahue was one of the most successful football coaches in UCLA's history. In 20 years, he amassed a 151-74-8 record, winning five conference championships. Let's take a look at each of those titles. 1982 Coming off a loss to Michigan in the 1981 Blue Bonnet Bowl, Terry Donahue knew that he had a roster to compete in the stacked Pac-10. They began 1982 ranked 18th in the nation and made quick work of Long Beach State (41-10) and Wisconsin (51-26) before running into t

Jim Zorn had the unique opportunity to be the very first quarterback in the Seattle Seahawks' history. While the expansion team struggled to thrive in the NFL, he led by example, always showing up to work with a smile on his face and a relentless determination within his soul. But while he displayed a fierce love for the game, the game did not always love him back. This is his story. The Early Years Jim Zorn was born on May 10, 1953 in Whittier, California. He excelled in

On October 28, 1989, 35 years ago today, the Oakland A's won their last world championship in Oakland. Rickey Henderson got things going...

Many times, the best coaches were never the best player. Despite their dedication to the game, they can never get past their own physical limitations. As the old saying goes: Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach. That's the case with Jerry Rhome. The longtime quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator spent 25 years navigating the NFL, teaching gunslingers young and old the intricate details of the position that could boost their own ability. In many ways, Rhome was wa

The Cy Young Award is one of the most prestigious individual honors in all of sports. Those who win the annual award belong to a very exclusive fraternity that includes just 84 unique individuals. To date, 22 pitchers have won multiple Cy Youngs. On October 26, 1982, Philadelphia Phillies ace Steve Carlton became the first pitcher to win four Cy Young Awards. It was a special year for him. That year he led both leagues with 295.2 innings, 23 wins, 19 complete games, six shut

The NFL is full of bloopers, but one can argue that one of the best occurred 60 years ago today, October 25, 1964. For it was on the...