Why 49ers’ Super Bowl 47 loss to Ravens still haunts Harbaugh originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, like most of the Faithful, is not over San Francisco’s Super Bowl XLVII loss to the Baltimore Ravens in 2013 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. San Francisco trailed Baltimore 28-6 with 7:53 remaining in the …

Deer Park has announced the hiring of Tucker Berger as the Wildcats’ next football coach, pending board approval. “I am honored and excited to take on the role of head football coach at Deer Park High School. Football has always been a huge part of my life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for the …

Bill Belichick made no demands for additional authority during his two interviews with Atlanta in the coach search that led to the hiring of Raheem Morris, according to Falcons owner Arthur Blank. Speaking for the first time on Friday about the search, Blank said Belichick did not request control of player personnel, as was widely speculated. Blank also said Belichick …

The Cowboys traded for cornerback Stephon Gilmore in the 2023 offseason to shore up their secondary. They had no idea just how fortuitous that would be. Trevon Diggs tore his anterior cruciate ligament in Week 2. Gilmore played all 17 games and totaled 68 tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and 13 passes defensed. Gilmore, though, becomes a free agent …

February 7 was National Signing Day, where football players sign their letter of intent to play at a college where they’ve been recruited. Such was the case for six area football players, including three from Barstow High School. Two other local high school football players — Oak Hills’ Paki Finau and Adelanto’s Shakir Collins — signed letters on the early …

Following a long regular season and playoffs, Super Bowl LVIII will kick off in just a matter of days. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will clash in Las Vegas — the first time the big game has been held there — with the Lombardi Trophy on the line. Kansas City has put its regular-season offensive struggles behind it, and …

Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst There are countless ways to bet on Super Bowl odds, from the typical game wagers on the point spread, moneyline and total to the hundreds of prop bets on the board. Of all those options, which one stands alone in taking the most money? At BetMGM, it’s the wager of an outright win by …

New Hall of Famer Randy Gradishar has asked former teammate Tom Jackson to present him for induction at this summer’s enshrinement ceremony in Canton. Gradishar and Jackson were both linebackers who played their entire careers with the Broncos, Gradishar from 1974 to 1983 and Jackson from 1973 to 1986. “Tommy’s a great guy. We’re great friends. I asked him . …

SOUTH BEND — A sense of relief swept through the defensive line corps at Notre Dame football on Friday as news spread that run-game coordinator Al Washington wouldn’t be named head coach at Boston College after all. Former NFL head coach Bill O’Brien reportedly agreed to leave Ohio State before calling a single play as the Buckeyes’ offensive coordinator. Washington, …

Dallas is bringing back an oldie, but a goodie. The Cowboys have gone back into the archives and pulled out Mike Zimmer to be their new defensive coordinator following the departure of Daniel Quinn, who was recently hired by the Washington Commanders. Fans should be familiar with Zimmer after his 12 years on Dallas’ staff (1994-2006), the last six he …

Singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and businessman Usher will be headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. The eight-time Grammy Award winner will hit the stage after two quarters of football on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.  The game, as well as all performances, will be broadcasted on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ with a family-oriented …

For the past several years, as it captured Big Ten championships, made the College Football Playoff and, eventually, won its first national championship in 26 years, Michigan football’s success was predicated at least in part on its defense. The Wolverines boasted a top-10 scoring defense in each of the past three seasons, a stretch in which they went 40-3. This …

USATSI Super Bowl LVIII from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas won’t be short on star power, and that includes the pregame entertainment lineup headlined by Reba McEntire and Post Malone. The former will sing the national anthem and the latter will sing “America the Beautiful.” The big game will be broadcast on CBS (Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff) and there …

Report: Chargers targeting NaVorro Bowman for LBs coach role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A pair of former San Francisco 49ers reportedly could be headed for a SoCal reunion. Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers reportedly are targeting former All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman to be the team’s new LBs coach, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported on Friday. …

We’re not far from spring football in the SEC. There are plenty of questions for several teams in the league. The retirement of Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves plenty up for grabs in the league. New head coach Kalen DeBoer, who just coached Washington to a national title appearance, will look to keep Alabama’s place atop the SEC opposite …