did not play, frank gore vernon davis, crabtree and even westbrook. so 49ers have a lot of star players. maybe more precaution that did not play. next saturday at the oakland coliseum, bay area rivalry, 49ers and raiders. the niners and the raiders will also play in the regular season. the raiders also looking pretty sharp. when we return we're going to take a break, we go to the locker room for our live coverage of the players getting off the field. we have laura standing by and two reporters on site. we'll check in with brett favre. not quite what he was expecting including that sac by patrick willis. a hello to our guest cameraman, alex smith. really? running camera two. remarkable how he can change so quickly. we're just now getting started. [ woman on tv ] if you won't let me in you can't really love me. i know about gayle. i don't know what you're talking about. if you just tell me what happened... [ ding ] [ man ] 35th and archer. next stop hamilton. [ brakes hiss ] ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] now you can watch hit tv shows on your iphone when you g

someone has to back up frank gore. they have to go out and look for another running back here sometime once the waivers come through maybe early september. this is a big setback for the 49ers. >> unexpected change. thanks, fred. >>> we are learning new details tonight about a suspicious death in the south bay. coming up at 7 on tv 36, investigators near morgan hill are revealing more information about a surprise discovery made near where a shooting victim was found this morning and how that surprise may be linked to the death. we'll have a live report on that in 30 minutes on tv 36, and that is our report for now. i'm frank somerville. >> i'm heather host. for all of us here, thank you for joining us. have a great night. see you back here tonight at ten? >> good night.

frank gore had two rushes. this the best. bouncing off tackles. the raiders' d struggling.ter, the seventh round pick out of south carolina state. trying to make the roster. might help right here. find daylight. he's gone. 83-yard return for a touchdown. raiders next possession. former marin catholic star nearly takes campbell's head off. hits like a man. campbell leaves the game with a singer. less than two minutes to go. 16 yards. 113 yards, this touchdown, 49ers up 17-7. right before the half, the dart to murphy. he does the rest. 74 yards to bay -- pay dirt. the niners prevail, 28-24. >> stayed in the heat of the battle, and felt worse at the time it happened. thank god we don't think it's anything that's going to be really serious. at the same time, got to take care of it. >> very fortunate to come out with a win. our guys understand that. our guys know that. i thought we played hard. we did not play very smart. >> tell me the giants aren't going to lose 2-3 to the db!b!b! the most powerful half-ton crew in america has a powertrain backed for 100,000 miles. chevy silve

he is moving west to back up frank gore.rt the clock. >> i do consider myself an everyone down back, a guy that can carry the loaded. i truly do. the wisest thing for me to do is to go to a place they -- that has a guy that can share the load. >> he is a two-time pro bowler and had two touches last year who says they are not an issue any more. >>> and the niners traded ken balmer to the seahawks. he hasn't recorded a sac in his time as a 49er. >>> a and jays. the long ball here to make it 3-0. markham had a no hitter into the 7th. jackson breaks it up with a blast. it was oakland's only hit. markham pitches a complete game. 3-1 is the final. >>> miguel tejeda 4-5 with a pair of runs batted in. and -- the padres win the game. >>> and sometimes what matters is the acquisitions you make in august. >> tejeda. >> he was out there. >> he could have been had. >> and he comes with a great cheer. >> let's go tejeda. >> remember that with the oakland athletes. he is looking good for the padres. >> all right. that's all i got. >> it wa

again for the nippers couple years agoment one year del for 1.25 million within sentive to back up frank gore. >> i know frank needs to kilometer out of the game every now and then so any chance i get i weren't to be able to go out there and perform. for me i weren't to push him for the game. i'm hungry. plant to play as much as the next man. every opportunity i get i'll make a play. make something out of it. >> i think he's the guy that, that really adds a lot of value in terms of the leade leadership, the persons. >>reporter: west brook was the addition. here's the subtraction. the forty-niner traded awohl line man to sales. all dho get was 6 round selection in next year draft. niners so reason to get rid of bomber they dealt him to a rival by coincidence the niners open the regular season at seattle september 12. pre-season monday night football 1.6 billion at the stadium. jets giants bad day at the office for manning collide with own running back jacobson and blood gushing 3 inch gash required 12 inches but he is okay. this is better than okay. look at free agent 7 iser victor cruz. 1 han

they signed brian westbrook to back up frank gore. he signed a one-year deal.is a weapon in the passing game able to both pass and block. he has had problems battling concussion as season ago in which he had two. i spoke with westbrook earlier about his health. >>> what kind of risk are you saying to continue to play football. >> just by conferring with the doctors and talking with them they say that i'm not taking any additional risks playing football. my risk is just as great as any other football player, my concussion has really completely healed and i have the opportunity to go out and play football worry free. >> also today they traded ken taiwan balance near manager to the seahawks for a sixth round pick. he has been missing from camp and hadnot recorded a sack in his time. he might be one of the biggest bust in 49er history. desean jackson of the eagles, and rice of the ravens, all drafted after bull manager in 2008, two of the three have already made the pro bowl. >>> before tonight's game the a's sent chris carrter to the minor leagues. they make room

frank gore right there as well. we'll hear from the 49ers when they get off the field. we'll give them a little time to get off the field and check in with them at 6:00 in our newscast. not just sweating at practice. this is a huge week for the 49ers family. they'll be chartering a flight to ohio, getting all the vips on board to witness jerry rice. he's being inducted into the pro football hall of fame six days from now. thises should first year of eligibility. he retired five years ago. also a brand new beginning for the 47-year-old. >> i wish i had a crystal ball i could look into. i'm going to live life every day, and i'm not going somewhere. you are always going to see me and you are going to see my face somewhere. i'm having a great time. you know, i got so many challenges out there. and i'm just looking forward to what the future is going to bring for me. >> yeah, the future as a hall of famer. that's the near future. this saturday, gets inductd. tonight, jerry rice our guest on "sports sunday." tune in at 11:25. should be a nice show. >>> giants baseball. this i

frank gore, alex smith. crabtree. the whole gang.ll hear from the players tonight on "sports sunday" and also check in with the raiders in napa. >> six days from now the 49ers front office is chartering a flight for the vips and former players. they are bringing the party to ohio for jerry rice this saturday. the 47-year-old rice will be inducted into the pro football hall of fame. the sculpture has been done for his bust in the hall of fame. he's been fitted with his hall of fame yellow jacket, his hall of fame ring, the whole deal. just one more thing before he leaves for canton, ohio. "sports sunday." tonight, jerry with us in studio on "sports sunday." we will get up close and personal with the 47-year-old rice. have some fun. we'll see you tonight at 11:25. >>> at the end of the day he said he got the wind knocked out of him. that's it. it looked a lot worse. a nasty crash in nascar. pocono, pennsylvania. watch carefully here. elliott sadler's car slams into the guard rail. see the impact there on the rail and the dirt behind it

the frank gore will start at tail back and newly acquired brian west brook will see the first action a freern. wide receiver crabtree also expected to play a quarter. he's returning from a neck strain. >> every team wants them healthy and full potential. still pre-season. you don't want to get too short sighted. still want to play the safe side of the guys. >>reporter: with the divorce new final tiger woods can try to focus on just golf. that's what he did today shooting the best round of the year at the barkley. tiger entered the tournament 112 in the standings but look for that to change playing like the tiger of old. birdie and another birdie on 3. he says the work he's done with new swing coach shawn is starting to pay off lake here on 14. fine approach led to another birdie. he capped off the round with the seventh birdie of the day with 65. joins taylor top the leader board at 6 under par. to cal bears. face each other in the quarter final at the am tuvrment the the the they hold this long putt to win the match 4-3. stanford gay also in the quarters. chung with two and 1 winner

he signs a one-year deal with the 49ers and will back up frank gore in that niners' backfield. >> i think coach wants to bring in quality guys. i feel like i can help this team win. and that's one of the biggest reasons i'm here. >> if you have an opportunity to add a brian westbrook to your team, sure you're going to say you feel more confident. >> westbrook explosive and versatile when healthy. the other drama surrounding this team, here we go. the player that went awol, refused to show up for practice, they traded him today. the defensive lineman for a late pick next year. the 49ers' next preseason game, "sports sunday primetime" immediately following the game. >>> back in oakland after their lousy road trip lousy again tonight. shaun marcum had a no-hitter for most of the game. the a's desperately need offense. jose bautista hits the foul pole. should have an automatic home run. he came running. turns into an inside-the-park home run. good hustle by him. the a's salvaged one hit tonight. conor jackson with the solo home rupp. it's not enough. blue jays win this thing, 3-1. as for the

frank gore picks up 59 yards on two carries in his preseason debut and for the second week in a low jasonraider march down the field in their -- raiders march down the field in their opening drive. darrius heyward-bey one of three catches. 7-0 raiders. 2nd quarter the 9ers may finally have fund their punt returners. >> look out. he's got to make one play to make the football team, adams may have just made it. touchdown 49ers. >> seventh round pick phillip adams takes it 83 yards. 10-79ers. campbell's night would get cut short after he gets taken down from behind. he leaves the game with the stinger but should be okay for the season opener. alex smith played the entire first half including his first touchdown of the preseason. he finds a wide open josh morgan. 17-79ers. end of the half bruce gradkowski provides the magic once again and he's got plenty of daylight. 74 yards later the 9ers lead is cut to three. gradkowski throws two touchdowns and appears to have won the backup job. you can't have a 49ers preseason game without an anthony dixon touchdown. the rookie gets it across the goal l

and frank gore. talent. i think we're going to be a hard offensive to stop.y talent and running the ball. and continue to provimproved as a player and continue to ensure the team. >> that was just moments ago in the santa clara. the westbrook, is property of the forty-niners and when he is going to be playing. certainly, he will be a practice tomorrow in the 49ers have been entertaining the minnesota vikings this weekend. and west brook time will tell. if he takes a blow to the head and how much does he have left? and if he can produce with the eagles! look out! frank norris love great backup. and now, without french court, there were at the post with a 34 on after points. that cut the 49ers points attention in indianapolis for peyton manning because mvp award. and mid season, once he got out of double game look out! and the earlier, fumble, and it turned into points. and the big play on the sides of the 49ers this reduce math. ! [laughter] and the defense, really quick-he is quick. and with 34 unanswered points and anthony dixon was just the man. he just ran

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the 49ers' 2009 third round draft pick, the 23- year-old running back was listed as a backup to frank goreke singletary says that the decision caught him by surprise but won't try to change his mind >>> and another fog delay along lake michigan. tiger finished just six holes. tiger is 1 under par and must play 12 more tomorrow to see if he makes the cut. match kuchar made 3 straight birdies on the back 9. he is now 8 under and maintains a one- shot lead over california product nick watney. >>> and that's sport as we see it on this friday night. both giants and a's lose and now san francisco trail by 3 1/2. >> next two games are crucial. >> they need to stay in it. >> that's hot. >> you bet. >>> i'm heather holmes. >>> and i'm frank somerville. [ male announcer when meg whitman arrived at ebay, they had 30 people and an idea. meg's job was to make it happen. it took leadership. focus. and the ability to bring people together. meg whitman delivered. named one of america's best ceo's by harvard business review, she grew ebay 15,000 strong and made small business dreams come true. now meg has

to look for. 49er fans, you can get a look at wide receiver michael crabtree, and running backs frank goretbrook. as for raiders both darren mcfadden and bruce gradcowski will play, and there is just an exhibition, they do care who wins. >> we see them all the time in preseason. you know? but the fact they're going to get them again, you want to put out a good effort the first time you see them just out there. and understand it gooding to be a big game. >> whoever wins this game, it's going to be up for raiders schbl you want to go out and play well. and this is coming a few weeks later. >> seven weeks. drive for show, and how true sismt right? tiger woods among the leaders in driving accuracy but put skbrer triggor happy photographer have him frustrated. >> not in my play, come on, guys! >> yeah. until a photog snapped, he was two under. and on five misses, he was four over the final eight holes for a two over 736789 now four shots off the lead. and there is an approach. finishing minis six. there is a birdie putt on five. he trails leader jason day by a stroke. and there is a second roun

the 49ers' 2009 third round draft pick, the 23- year-old running back was listed as a backup to frank gorecoach mike singletary says that the decision caught him by surprise but won't try to change his mind >>> and another fog delay along lake michigan. tiger finished just six holes. tiger is 1 under par and must play 12 more tomorrow to see if he makes the cut. match kuchar made 3 straight birdies on the back 9. he is now 8 under and maintains a one- shot lead over california product nick watney. >>> and that's sport as we see it on this friday night. both giants and a's lose and now san francisco trail by 3 1/2. >> next two games are crucial. >> they need to stay in it. >> that's hot. >> you bet. >>> i'm heather holmes. >>> and i'm frank somerville. have a great weekend, everyone. good night.

frank gore had two rushes, one of them was right here.deep and still struggling but they not with convert. second quarter, philip adams, back to field the punt. seventh round pick, she gone. an 83-yard return and 10-7. raiders on the ensuing possession, travis beats henderson around the left edge and nearly takes campbell's head off. he would leave the game with a stinger. alex smith scrambles, finds josh morgan, 1 they are up 19-7. a dart to lewis murphy, 74 yards to pay dirt. niners prevail in this one, 28-24. >> in the heat of the battle, thank god. i don't think it's going to be really serious but it's something we have to take care of before the season starts. >> we're very fortunate to come out with a win. our guys know that. i thought we played hard. we did not play very smart. >> if you are a contender you can't lose two out of three to the second to the worst team in the league. giants did that with arizona. here is a backhand. that is how you do it but this is not how you do it. jose, flat out drop. a lazy fly ball, two runs sco

last year, and there has to be concern, but for now, is excited about comply met -- complimenting frank gorei knee franklin. so any chance i get i want to be able to go out there and perform. and to push them in the game. i'm hungry. i want to play. so every. >> opportunity i get i'm going to make a play and am going to make something happen. >> and this is a guy that adds a lot of value in terms of the experience. >> niners didn't wait for ken juan bomber to come back they traded to seattle for a sixth round pick and there if he played a position this move would be like j marcus russell. and he was almost irrelevant vent. niners opening september 12th. what about raiders? there is he looks better than he did as a rookie when kind of lost out there. dhb only nine receptions in 11 games. and there is some blame going to guys throwing to try to him. the desire to improve has caught coach's eye. >> in terms of out running and catching it, being able to run after a catch, he's much improved. soy look forward to him getting opportunities and games to show that. >> so there is a big difference? >>

frank gore will play his first and last pre-season game this saturday. ank needed reps with his rookie offensive line men and look who snuck up on him. >> he is a pro bowl player. i think he can get ready in practice. >> he ain't ready. >> he can handle the ball. >> two days after his divorce tiger woods spoke to the media at the bar clays tournament in new jersey. this on the heels of ex-wife elin telling her side to "people" magazine of tiger's extramarital affairs. she said it was shock and disbelief and i felt so stupid as more things were revealed. how could i not know anything? >> i wish her the best in everything. it is a sad time in our lives. we are looking forward to in our lives and how we can help our kids the best we possibly can. >> by the warks the phillies -- by the way the phillies lost today and the giants are still tied are to the wild card lead. >> after all that. thanks shu. >>> that's what is happening "nightline is next. >> for sandhya patel and mike shumann, thanks for joining us. >> we appreciate your time have a good evening and

despite the fact that their main play makers michael crabtree, frank gore rarely left the sidelines.he offense is going to be tough to stop. >> i don't know what you do. best thing you probably can do is night before a game find out what hotel they are playing at, staying at, and probably give them a bunch of laxatives in all the drinks and food and just hope that they are not -- if they show up they won't be able to finish the game the next day. that's the only way i can see it [ laughter ] >> okay. >> that's why you need wide screen big-screen tv so you can get his neck in that frame. you can see the 49ers preseason finale against the chargers thursday night 7:00 right here on cbs 5. >>> college football season begins this weekend. no bigger underdog than san jose state. 39 points to be exact. the spartans will be taking on defending champion alabama. so much for scheduling for success. after bama the spartans take on wisconsin two weeks later to utah. first year head coach mike mcintyre is looking forward to the challenge. alabama just expanded their seating to 101,000. they are g

his first preseason game frank gore had two rushes and one was right here. 49 yards bouncing off tacklegling. niners would not convert though. back to field the punt. the seventh round pick, daylight, gone! 83 yard return to the house and the niners go up 10-7. the raiders in possession. former star travis lavoie around the left edge and nearly takes campbell's head off. hits like a man. campbell would lead the game with a stinger. two minutes to go in the second quarter. finds josh morgan, 16-yard score. 113 yards. niners up 17-7. but right before the half, throws a dart to lewis murphy. he does the rest. 74 yards. threw for 202 yards and two scores. that backup quarterback spot. the niners prevail in this one, 28-24. >> in the heat of battle feels a lot worse at the time that it happened. thank god we don't think it's anything that's going to be really, really serious but at the same time something we gotta take care of. >> we're very fortunate to come out of this game with a win. i think our guys understand that. our guys know that. i thought we played hard. we did not play very smar

the 9ers frank gore did not play at all today. completed just three of his nine passes and intercepted once. >> well, in her time annika sorenstam was the tiger woods of the lpga. she was the best athlete, the biggest winner and brightest star on the lpga tour. she was born and raised in sweden, attend as university of arizona and now lives with a husband and family in orlando. but i recently met her at livermore's vinyards. >> wait on the left, hand forward. >> hall of fame golfer annika sorenstam no longer plays professionally but still at the top of her game. >> i still have to pinch myself honestly when i look at some of the things i have achieved. like i said it was a lot more than i ever thought i could. >> reporter: during her 17-year professional career annika sorenstam won 72 tournaments, including ten major championships. the only female to shoot a 59 in competition. to think she first wanted to be a tennis player. >> my backhand was just not good enough. >> annika retired from competitive golf in 2008. so now instead of

he has a one-year deal and will back up frank gore. you can see the 49ers sunday night at 5:00 right here on nbc bay area. >> it's sunday, sunday, sunday. it is 5:20 now. time to check in with mike inouy inouye. >> tuesday morning commute traffic, that sensor had zero on it before i corrected that. it's 68. a smooth drive. so no major delays now showing up on most of the approaches to the bay bridge toll plaza. speeds registering in the 50s where it shows yellow, that's just for short sections and bouncing around throughout the area. more cars picking up. smooth drive across the bay, in towards san francisco. around at&t park, a lot of activity and crowds. kris and garvin will talk about that in a few minutes. a big event going on there. also the golden gate bridge which has a lot of construction going on around doyle drive and the approach out of the city in the afternoon. watch for that. continued slowing there. right now the golden gate bridge shows a nice, easy flow. into the city, no delays into the north bay. a nice, clear view.

his first preseason game frank gore had two rushes and one was here, 49 yards, bouncing off tacklers.g. the niners would not convert. 49ers fill up adams. the 7th round pick out of south carolina state, finds some daylight. gone! an 83-yard return to the house. and the niners go up 10-7. on the raiders possession, travis beats mario hendersoner son around the left edge and nearly takes campbell's head off. hits like a man. campbell would lead the game. second quarter, alex smith scrambled. 113 yards. niners up 17-7. 74 yards. threw for 202 yards and two scores battling for that backup quarterback spot. the niners prevail in this one, 28-24. >> in the heat of battle, i said a lot worse at the time it happened. you know, thank god. we don't think it's -- anything that's going to be really, really serious but at the same time something we gotta take care of before the season starts. >> we're very fortunate to come out of this game with a win. i think our guys understand that. our guys know that. i thought we played hard. we did not play very smart. >> you can't lose two out of three to t

he was to be the backup to frank gore.ced it today to the surprise of the coach and his former teammates saying, quote, this has been a tough decision for me but at this time it's best that i move on from football. i appreciate what the 9ers, my teammates and the coaches have done for plea and i witch them a blessed season and all the best in the future. >>> the raiders open preseason play against the cowboys last night in a meaningless game. 4th quarter, kyle boller at quarterback floats this brilliant pass on play action. phil nick miller touchdown. raiders lead. 1 minutes 30 seconds to play. the quarterback throws across the middle deflected and boyd there for the pick takes it to the house 48 yards. the raiders 17 points in the fourth and win it 17-9. >> jason was something like 7 of 12 which, you know, that's a real step forward for us. missed a couple of deep throws by him that were inches away. i think we have a chance to go get those. >> i'm out there in free game. i'm trying to figure out where everyone is going.

same for frank gore. 49ers took the ball 70 yards in 12 plays on the game's first series.s from smith to walker a big play on the drive. smith 9-13 while in the game. then it was rookie anthony dixon finishing the drive. dixon from four yards out just gets around the corner and makes contact with the pile on. dixon who rushed for over 100 yards last week had 51 tonight in 20 carries. 7-0 san francisco. brett favre played one series for the vikings after picking up one first down thrown for a ten yard loss. pat rick will is got the sack. minnesota quarterback sacked four times on the night. he gave way to nate davis in the second half. davis' biggest play on the 3-2 throws deep down the field to gun. he goes out of bounds at the vikings 29 that led to a field goal. 49erer improved to 2-0 in the season. alex smith liked getting in a half at game speed. >> when your ota is in camp and have a black jersey on all the time, it's tough, you sometimes forget you have the ability as the quarterback to move around. i moved better especially in the pocket. >> i thought we started fas

rookie runningback anthony dixson, who ran for 100 yards but he will not win the backup job to frank goreecause today, the 49ers signed veteran runningback bryan westbrook, who spent the first 8 seasons of his career with the eagles. the 49ers wanted a veteran who knew how to block knew how it protect a quarterback and westbrook fits the bill. brian joins us. congratulations. who made contact first? >> the 9ers called me first. i'm happy to be here. >> you're only 30 years old but you sustained multiple concussions, a couple last year that limited to you just half a season to start. what kind of risk are you taking by continuing to play football? >> well, just by conferring with the doctors and talk with them, they said that i'm not taking any additional risk by playing football. my risk is just as great as any other football player. my concussions have completely healed and now i have the opportunity to play football worry-free. >> i asometime that mike singletary spoke with you. you know that this offense runs through number 21. that being the case what role do you expect to play? >> i

did it without the big 3 of frank gor gore, davis or crabtree. >> smith has to play without gore.without crab tree but to me you have receivers you play with them i think you have to make the situation better. if you are a good quarterback you have to make the situation better. so i don't ever look at washington he did without those guys because at some point in time during the season you may not have them. >>reporter: mane while nate davis second quarterback in the game and coach wanted to see him against some veterans. he had some moments including this 60 yard strike to ted that led to field goal. ended the day 7 of 16 for 114 yards. replaced david car second but the coach still not sold on nate just ye yet. >> he's a guy that has a lot of flash. big arm. like a lot of kids. a lot of young kids but you have to learn how to play the position. you have to learn how to command the huddl huddle. he is still learning how to could that. why how long it is going to take. the i don't know how much time we have. >>reporter: monday night football. vince young and titan taking on the card

mao about the two newcomers, brian westbrook and frank core, it's their first practice together. gore is the starter, westbrook is the backup. as for favre, his first practice today with the vikings. the 40-year-old quarterback decided one more season. and this time he means it. >> if you can do this, you can do this. i said, i've done that. there's nothing left pore me to prove. i'm here to have fun and help these guys win. i really enjoy this group of guys like you wouldn't believe. and i think that the feeling is mutual. >> the warriors, stephon curry sprained his left ankle while practicing with team usa, but it's believed to be mild. expected to play on saturday against lithuania. and i believe that's where jeff garcia is going. >> oh. >> the other 40-year-old quarterback signing a free agent deal with the lithuanian nighthawks. or is it the omaha nighthawks? >> not so bad. >> we love jeff. he's such a good guy. he wants to play one more year. this is the ufl, a new expansion team. the bay area product was with the raiders last year before being cut at training camp. >> when you

gore" case that decided the 2000 presidential election. this time they're on the same side. it was defended by evangelicals and other religious and conservative groups who disapprove of gays marrying and raising children. frank shubert was campaign manager for the proposition 8 ballot measure. >> the people are the supreme power in california. they created the judiciary, they created the legislature, and they control the constitution, and they have decided that marriage should be between a man and a woman. >> reporter: it's not clear yet how today's ruling will affect marriage laws across the country. currently, five states plus the district of columbia allow same- sex couples to marry. more than 40 states define marriage as between a man and a woman. kristen perry was one of the plaintiffs who filed suit against proposition 8. here is some of what she had to say. >> today, every american should be proud . for so long, sandy and i and our family have been regarded as less than, unequal, not worth i -- worthy of liberty and the pursuit of happiness under the law, but this decision says that we are americans, too. we, too, should be treated equally. our family is just as loving, just as real , and just as vali

the buzz at practice today, though, brian westbrook, number 20, and the incumbent, frank gore. number 21. hanging out together. west brook will back up gore and expect to make his niners debut this weekend. here's the deal with favre back and forth. will he retire, unretire? is he wearing boxers? wearing briefs? all sorts of stuff. he is one of the best in nfl history. returning to the vikings today, remember, favre and the vikings were one game short of the super bowl last season. >> you can do this. you can do this. and i said, i've done that. there's nothing else for me to prove. i'm here to have fun and help these guys win. i really enjoy these group of guys like you wouldn't believe and the feeling is mutual. >> here's the scoop now. 49ers sunday night right here on nbc bay area. also, immediately following the game, our live locker room coverage on sports sunday primetime. look at this dude. at the coliseum, they love a games. a's and bluejays. it was a heck of a game. >> they actually blew a three-run lead. delivering the two-run single off jerry, game time, bottom of th