Alex is in, Willis is out
Alex Smith will get one last start for the 49ers before he (presumably) hits the door after six seasons, interim coach Jim Tomsula said Wednesday. In other news, Patrick Willis will miss the first game of his career.
Stanford's football renaissance
In just four seasons, coach Jim Harbaugh has transformed the Cardinal from one of the nation's worst teams to one of its best.
Green leads Stanford past Yale
Jeremy Green (not pictured) scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half before leaving with an injury, helping Stanford beat Yale 60-44. Sum
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NFL fines Favre $50K
Minnesota QB was fined $50,000 for a "failure to cooperate" with the investigation into allegations he sent inappropriate messages to former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger.
Five 49ers, Raiders in Pro Bowl
Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis headline a group of five Bay Area players voted into the NFL Pro Bowl.
Growing pains, in a good way
Warriors point guard Stephen Curry may be shooting poorly since returning from injury, but it appears the time off brought growth in his game.
Women's hoops: Stanford romps
It's time to take on unbeaten Connecticut after Nnemkadi Ogwumike led No. 9 Stanford over No. 4 Xavier. Sum
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