If everything goes right, 2012 promises to be a much better season for the Anzar High football team in its second year of existence. With a summer to prepare and the addition of new faces, Anzar head coach Luis Espinoza is ready to see his team take the next steps.
The newest 49ers convene this weekend for their first NFL minicamp, where they'll spend three days running and grunting, as well as dodging the heavy equipment required for that major construction project.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The NFL must have faith that PG&E fixed the Candlestick Park glitches that led to two blackouts during a nationally televised game last season.
Count 49ers safety Donte Whitner among those appalled by Thursday's revelation that the New Orleans Saints defense was ordered by then-coordinator Gregg Williams to injure the 49ers' offensive mainstays in their Jan. 14 playoff game.
It took a week into free agency and a red-eye visit to the Miami Dolphins before quarterback Alex Smith apparently agreed Tuesday to return to the 49ers.
After four seasons of San Benito Seahawk youth football and cheer, the Seahawks are no more. The football program, which is based out of Anzar High, merged with the Hollister Vikings on Wednesday - a month before 2012 sign-ups were scheduled to begin.