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Fooch's Note: Big Thanks to R Dizzle for putting this FanPost together. Waddup Niners Nation! First of all, big thanks to Fooch and the entire Niners Nation crew for allowing me to post this and for

San Francisco to give red rally towels to Candlestick fans.

Jonathan Vilma vs. Frank Gore a key matchup to watch.

San Francisco 49er quarterback Alex Smith has his team's playoff hopes resting squarely on his shoulders today. Many may think running back Frank Gore will be the player who wins or loses the game for a 49ers team that

The longtime owner will watch San Francisco's first playoff game in nine years from his ranch in Montana. He is proud of his nephew Jed York, the current owner. Former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo hugs quarterback Steve Young following the

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) hangs on to the ball as New York Jets inside linebacker David Harris (52) takes off his helmet on a hit during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011.

Lonie Paxton greets Tom Brady prior to the Patriots-Broncos game in Denver last month. Paxton missed practice all week for what the Broncos termed "personal" reasons, and was listed as "out" in Friday's final injury report.

First the squares game: We're running an online Football Squares game that's good for today's Patriots-Broncos tilt, next week's AFC Championship, and the Super Bowl. It's free. All you have to do is choose one square, then sit back and track how you

The CBS Boston sports team makes their predictions for the New England Patriots divisional playoff against the Denver Broncos.

Best of luck to the former Patriot. Big hit to the Broncos special teams. Doubtful (25%): S Brian Dawkins – Team leader, but has missed time recently. Won't be much of a change from what the Patriots have already seen.

One of the starters available, Hiroki Kuroda, wants to pitch for the Red Sox or Yankees. Neither team wants to give the starting pitcher $13 million or more, though. Lastly, the new Houston Astros front office are prepared to start a fire sale and are

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees made a major push to bolster their starting rotation Friday night, agreeing to terms with right-hander Hiroki Kuroda on a $10 million, one-year contract shortly after acquiring young righty

Soon after, the Yankees also signed free agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda for one year at $10 million. Kuroda, 36, was 13-16 with a 3.07 ERA last season for the Dodgers. Pineda, 6-foot-7 and 260 pounds, finished fifth in American League rookie of the

Nearly six months after they tried to trade him to save $4 million in salary and get a prospect in return, only to have the right-hander nix the deal, Hiroki Kuroda is officially gone. So long, best of luck, but can't pretend to understand it.

by Bryan Kilpatrick on Jan 14, 2012 10:09 AM MST in Rockpile One of the free agent pitchers that the Rockies were interested in (but not necessarily pursuing) is now off the market, as Hiroki Kuroda has signed a one-year deal with the New York Yankees.

The Patriots on the other hand are trying to win their first playoff game since the 2007 NFL playoffs. The Patriots are prepared to take on the Broncos offense and defense though, having already beat them this season. Former Broncos head coach Josh

By Danny Kelly – Newsdesk contributor The NFL Playoffs roll on this Saturday and Sunday as we get to the divisional round of the greatest tournament on Earth. Here is a quick preview and schedule for this weekend's games.

Postseason NFL Schedule. AP Tony Sparano sat in front of Rex Ryan and rattled off his offensive philosophies and thoughts on how to be a winning football team. He said exactly everything the New York Jets coach needed to hear. The St.

By Danny Kelly – Newsdesk contributor The NFL Playoffs roll on this Saturday and Sunday as we get to the divisional round of the greatest tournament on Earth. Here is a quick preview and schedule for this weekend's games. The 2012 NFL Playoffs roll on

The San Francisco 49ers are home underdogs to the New Orleans Saints on Saturday afternoon, but should they pull off the mild upset only one other game remains in the way before Super Bowl XLVI. For the moment, let's assume that the Niners make it to

Acting legend Gene Hackman has been hit by a car and is now in a Florida hospital. Fortunately, he is doing just fine now.

Gene Hackman was airlifted to a trauma hospital in Florida today .. after the actor was hit by a car while riding his bike in the Florida Keys TMZ has…

UPDATE (6:30): TMZ reports that Hackman has been released from the hospital and is doing "fine." _____.

BY ROBBIE LEVIN Actor Gene Hackman was hit by a car while riding his bike in Islamorada on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The 81-year-old actor was biking at mile marker 88.7, along the “Old Road” when he was injured.

The Yankees made it a two-fer on Friday, trading for starting pitcher Michael Pineda and signing free-agent starter Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal. Reportedly.

ESPN's Jim Bowden reported in his column "Bowden Bullets" that the Red Sox were close to adding free agent starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to their 2012 starting rotation. As Bowden noted, such a move was going to make the Red Sox starting rotation

Late Night Thoughts – Hiroki Kuroda, Michael Pineda, Jose Campos, and the New York Yankees.

The New York Yankees have signed Hiroki Kuroda to a one year deal.

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees made a major push to bolster their starting rotation Friday night, agreeing to terms with right-hander Hiroki Kuroda on a $10 million, one-year contract shortly after acquiring young righty

By Danny Kelly – Newsdesk contributor The NFL Playoffs roll on this Saturday and Sunday as we get to the divisional round of the greatest tournament on Earth. Here is a quick preview and schedule for this weekend's games.

AP The fallout from the New York Jets failing to make the NFL playoffs is in full swing, with members of coach Rex Ryan's staff leaving, players taking shots at quarterback Mark Sanchez and other players defending him. "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson is

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The 49ers and Saints kick off the NFL schedule today with their NFC playoff game. Each club finished the regular season with a record of 13-3. This is the Niners first appearance in post season play in eight years.

By Danny Kelly – Newsdesk contributor The NFL Playoffs roll on this Saturday and Sunday as we get to the divisional round of the greatest tournament on Earth. Here is a quick preview and schedule for this weekend's games.

By Danny Kelly – Newsdesk contributor The NFL Playoffs roll on this Saturday and Sunday as we get to the divisional round of the greatest tournament on Earth. Here is a quick preview and schedule for this weekend's games. The 2012 NFL Playoffs roll on

Emergency teams in Italy are racing to rescue those missing after a cruise ship ran aground off the country's west coast with about 4000 people on board. Coast guard vessels are combing the waters around the Costa Concordia, which is lying on its side.

The 984-foot-long cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground on the island of Giglio, Italy, killing at least three people. More than 4000 people have been evacuated, but 50 are still missing. The night photos remind me of the

A cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Italy near the island Giglio Friday night, killing three and

The 984-foot-long cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground on the island of Giglio, Italy, killing at least three people. More than 4000 people have been evacuated, but 50 are still missing. The night photos remind me of the

Various reports say between three and eight people have been killed and at least 40 others injured as an Italian cruise liner with over 4000 people on board hit a sandbar off the Italian coast. The rescue operation is underway

Judge Catherine Eagles said she's contacted Edwards' cardiologist, who recommended a postponement, saying John is scheduled to undergo surgery next month. Edwards is charged with six felony and misdemeanor counts related to donations to and payments he

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Ex-presidential candidate John Edwards has a serious heart condition that will require a medical procedure next month and his illness limits his travel including for an upcoming court case over

A federal judge has disclosed that former presidential candidate John Edwards has a life-threatening heart condition, a court source told CNN. Attorneys for Edwards were in a North Carolina courtroom Friday seeking a delay

The trial of former presidential candidate John Edwards for alleged campaign violations was delayed this week after his doctor told a judge that Edwards has a serious heart condition which will require a medical procedure

John Edwards has a life-threatening heart condition, a fact which is delaying his trial on campaign corruption charges.

Rep. Allen West on the reaction to the Marines incident: “Shut your mouth; war is hell”

Congressman Allen West justifies the behavior of Marines urinating on corpses because of the way American soldiers have been treated, as of that should be the standard for our own behavior. In an email to the Weekly

By Corey J. Allen WEST ROXBURY, Mass. — Catholic Memorial went down early in the first quarter, fought back and overtook St. John's Prep in the last minute of the first quarter, but truly opened up the game with a 17-4 run to close out the second

By Jim Meyers and Kathleen Walter, NewsMax Congressman Allen West tells Newsmax that President Barack Obama has “complete contempt” for Congress and is starting to believe that he has an “imperial presidency.” The Florida Republican says Newt Gingrich

Rep. Allen West on the reaction to the Marines incident: “Shut your mouth; war is hell”