For the first time in his career, quarterback Alex Smith was removed from a game because of success.
SAN FRANCISCO -- In a hallway at the Holiday Inn in Boardman, Ohio, 49ers left tackle Joe Staley supplied a quote that was bound to be revisited throughout the season."Contrary to what everybo
SANTA CLARA -- Coach Jim Harbaugh declined Friday to discuss the precautions the 49ers have taken in the aftermath of nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga being diagnosed with a staph infection.Sopoaga is lis
Nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga, who also made a major contribution on the 49ers' offense the past two weeks as a blocking back, did not practice Wednesday due to an infection.Sopoaga and cornerback
With Alex Smith under pressure, Kendall Hunter improvised and found a soft spot in the Eagles' defense. The resulting catch-and-run gained 44 yards and the coaches attention.



















