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Stingy 49ers hold down Drew Brees, Saints, 36-32

The 49ers offense has a couple injuries worth noting: Jonathan Goodwin missed a second-quarter series with a left leg injury but returned for the final snaps; Ted Ginn couldn't play the last couple series because of an

The 49ers are clinging to a six-point lead, even though the Saints have committed five turnovers. Prior to today, every team that has committed at least five turnovers in a playoff game has lost. (Update: John Kasay's 48-yard

The 49ers are clinging to a six-point lead, even though the Saints have committed five turnovers. Prior to today, every team that has committed at least five turnovers in a playoff game has lost. (Update: John Kasay's 48-yard

The 49ers offense has a couple injuries worth noting: Jonathan Goodwin missed a second-quarter series with a left leg injury but returned for the final snaps; Ted Ginn couldn't play the last couple series because of an

The 49ers forced three turnovers in their first quarter of playoff football in nine years. They've parlayed that into a 14-0 lead and reached the doorstep of the Saints' end zone as the quarter expired. (Second-quarter sneak

Patriots beat Broncos 45-10 in NFL playoffs

(Denver Post file ) Edgar Kaiser Jr., the former owner of the Denver Broncos who brought John Elway to town, has died at age 69. The Canadian financier and philanthropist was on a business trip in Toronto on Wednesday at the time of his passing,

(Denver Post file ) Edgar Kaiser Jr., the former owner of the Denver Broncos who brought John Elway to town, has died at age 69. The Canadian financier and philanthropist was on a business trip in Toronto on Wednesday at the time of his passing,

| AP AP January 14, 2012: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during a game against the Denver Broncos. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady's way of dealing with Tebowmania was to silence it with a record-shattering performance.

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By Shelley Widhalm Reporter-Herald Staff Writer Denver Broncos fans, front from left, Matt Cooper, 13, Ben Fair and Brent Downing cheer on the team with others Saturday in the dining area at the Sports Station in downtown Loveland during the first

49ers' toughness shines through

By Will Brinson The Patriots and the 49ers advanced to their respective conference championship games on Sunday. San Francisco did it with defense and a heroic effort by Alex Smith, while Tom Brady simply eviscerated the Broncos.

Now, after beating New Orleans 36-32 in Saturday's NFC divisional game, the San Francisco 49ers just had theirs. If there is a tougher team left in the postseason, you'll have a hard time arguing that case after this contest. The 49ers didn't just beat

AP, San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. The 49ers won 36-32. Photo: Paul Sakuma / AP San Francisco 49ers

Now, after beating New Orleans 36-32 in Saturday's NFC divisional game, the San Francisco 49ers just had theirs. If there is a tougher team left in the postseason, you'll have a hard time arguing that case after this contest. The 49ers didn't just beat

San Francisco 49ers (13-3, 7-1 HOME)vs.New Orleans Saints (13-3, 5-3 ROAD)4:30 PM ETCandlestick ParkSan Francisco, CATV: FOXLive Blog: You're Already Here Amazing offense against amazing defense.

49ers' toughness shines through

A closer look at the New Orleans Saints NFC divisional-round playoff game against the host San Francisco 49ers, Troy Aikman color.

At San Francisco, the Alex Smith-to-Vernon Davis connection has the 49ers in the NFC championship game and the stunned New Orleans Saints headed home. Smith threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9

The San Francisco 49ers hosted the New Orleans Saints on Saturday afternoon at Candlestick Park in a playoff game that was a long time coming for the beleaguered Bay Area franchise. When the smoke had cleared, the 49ers came out on

At San Francisco, the Alex Smith-to-Vernon Davis connection has the 49ers in the NFC championship game and the stunned New Orleans Saints headed home. Smith threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9

At San Francisco, the Alex Smith-to-Vernon Davis connection has the 49ers in the NFC championship game and the stunned New Orleans Saints headed home. Smith threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9

Tim Tebow and Broncos Not Ready to Contend with NFL's Best: A Fan's Take

Tebow and Jesus on Saturday Night Live. Salon's Marcus Cederstrom says the odds are against it: So I ask, what if Tim Tebow were Muslim? How would our society react if during every interview, Tebow said “Insha'Allah” or

By Steve Hummer An opinion piece in Friday's Wall Street Journal, headlined “Tim Tebow's Role Model,” invited readers to remember that the position of faith-based quarterback was not invented by the Denver Bronco who ate Sports Center.

By Steve Hummer An opinion piece in Friday's Wall Street Journal, headlined “Tim Tebow's Role Model,” invited readers to remember that the position of faith-based quarterback was not invented by the Denver Bronco who ate Sports Center.

By Steve Hummer An opinion piece in Friday's Wall Street Journal, headlined “Tim Tebow's Role Model,” invited readers to remember that the position of faith-based quarterback was not invented by the Denver Bronco who ate Sports Center.

Jimmy Fallon gave David Bowie's "Space Oddity" a complete reworking on his late night show Thursday night by crossing the Thin White Duke's classic with Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow for com

NFL Playoffs Live Blog: Broncos at Patriots

of the NFL. But was it celebrated? Not so much, thanks to the exploits of the Saints' Drew Brees, who set the new NFL record and left Brady to console himself in second position with his three Super Bowl rings, his supermodel wife and his wardrobe of

NFL playoffs are full of big passing games and weak defensive squads. It's easier for fans to cheer champion quarterbacks than defensive squads in the NFL playoffs. By Schuyler Velasco, Correspondent / January 14, 2012 New Orleans Saints quarterback

The NFL has two games on tap today. If you've even glanced at a TV with ESPN on it, undoubtedly you'll have seen that Tim Tebow and the Broncos will play the New England Patriots tonight at 8pm. Once again this week

The NFL has two games on tap today. If you've even glanced at a TV with ESPN on it, undoubtedly you'll have seen that Tim Tebow and the Broncos will play the New England Patriots tonight at 8pm. Once again this week

Broncos live: Tebow, Broncos get another shot at Patriots when it counts

GAME NOTES: The Boise State Broncos get their first taste of being a member of the Mountain West Conference as they take on the Air Force Falcons in league action at Taco Bell Arena today. Boise State, which previously played in the Western Athletic

Continuing Game Day Coverage with the 2nd Quarter Open Thread for the Broncos-Patriots matchup.

Continuing Game Day Coverage with the 2nd Quarter Open Thread for the Broncos-Patriots matchup.

Offering some analysis of Patriots inactives for tonight's AFC Divisional playoff tilt with the Broncos: Chung will suit up. Safety Patrick Chung, who returned to action in the regular season finale after missing seven games to a foot injury,

Offering some analysis of Patriots inactives for tonight's AFC Divisional playoff tilt with the Broncos: Chung will suit up. Safety Patrick Chung, who returned to action in the regular season finale after missing seven games to a foot injury,

Stingy 49ers hold down Drew Brees, Saints, 36-32

(Associated Press) Smith completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9 seconds left just after Drew Brees had put the high-powered Saints ahead, and resurgent San Francisco capitalized on five New Orleans turnovers for a thrilling 36-32 playoff

I would not expect a significant shift in philosophy when the 49ers face Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints in their divisional playoff game Saturday. We should note, however, that Brees has been even better against four or fewer rushers than when

What a way to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of "The Catch." Joe Montana to Dwight Clark then. Alex Smith to Vernon Davis now.

(Associated Press) Smith completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9 seconds left just after Drew Brees had put the high-powered Saints ahead, and resurgent San Francisco capitalized on five New Orleans turnovers for a thrilling 36-32 playoff

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The New England Patriots marched right down the field again after Tim Tebow's fumble put the Denver Broncos' defense back out on the field. This time, the drive resulted in a 10-yard, diving, bobbled catch from tight end Rob Gronkowski,

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It looks like all of the San Francisco 49ers starters could be ready for the visiting New Orleans Saints in an NFC divisional playoff game Saturday. The 49ers' first injury report of the week Wednesday showed only backup tight end Delanie Walker

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.

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If you ask me, this afternoon's matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints is the most intriguing divisional-round game scheduled to play this weekend. On one hand, you have the hosting upstart 49ers

San Francisco 49er quarterback Alex Smith has his team's playoff hopes resting squarely on his shoulders today. Many may think running back Frank Gore will be the player who wins or loses the game for a 49ers team that