FOOTBALL: NFL overview, from coaches to up-and-coming players to Super Bowl winner
Coaches wield the power on NFL teams, and this season eight of
Giants defenders respect, not fear 49ers quarterback Smith
You won't see him pitching insurance in TV ads and he's not in the running for NFL MVP, but Alex Smith certainly has the Giants' attention.
Marleau goal lifts San Jose past Oilers 5-4
SAN JOSE – Patrick Marleau’s power play goal at 12:31 into the third period earned the San Jose Sharks a 5-4 victory over the visiting Edmonton Oilers
Readers share why pets are so special
Some of you sent in your “favorite pet story” in response to our last column. I gotta say, your pet tales really stirred our emotions and reminded us why we love our pets so much.
Barone signs on with Oakland A’s
Hollister product Daniel Barone signed a minor league contract
NFL: 49ers’ Alex Smith says he’s not offended by team’s flirtation with Peyton Manning
SANTA CLARA, Calif. _ Not only did Alex Smith understand the 49ers' pursuit of Peyton Manning last week, he said he would have "relished" an opportunity to compete with the four-time league MVP for the starting job in San Francisco.
Climate, Technology, Play Station 3 and Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and it's not just about the


















