Quarterback Alex Smith now a 49ers captain
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09/09/2010 -
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - It's not as if Alex Smith needed the captain tag in front of his name. As quarterback, he's long been considered the leader of San Francisco's offense anyway.
He spent the offseason showing everybody why. Smith changed his schedule to take time to throw to different receivers. He committed countless hours to studying at team headquarters and picking the brains of offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye and quarterbacks coach Mike Johnson.
Now, Smith has the captain title to show for it. Coach Mike Singletary made the call this week heading into the 49ers' season opener Sunday at Seattle. It's the first time in Smith's six NFL seasons that he's been a regular captain. Early in his career, he had the tag on occasion but the duties shifted game to game.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Colorado Rockies pitcher Aaron Cook's status is uncertain after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his lower right leg on Wednesday. Colorado manager Jim Tracy stated on Thursday that it is not known i
<< Cardinals RB Beanie Wells out of practice
Glendale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells
did not participate in practice for a second straight day.
Wells, who has been bothered with a knee issue, did not take the field on
either Wednesday or Thur
<< Durant carries U.S. into semis; Lithuania crushes Argentina
Istanbul, Turkey (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Durant poured in 33 points on 11-
of-19 shooting, helping the United Stated grind out an 89-79 victory over
Russia in the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
Russell Westbrook
<< Damon, Porcello help Tigers down White Sox
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Johnny Damon went 4-for-4 with an RBI and two
runs scored, and Rick Porcello threw eight strong frames as the Tigers handed
the White Sox a third straight loss, 6-3, to close out a four-game series.
Ryan Ra
<< In the FCS Huddle: Week 2 Preview
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - "For the warrior, the seasons are marked
not by these sweet measures, nor the calendar years themselves, but by
battles," - Xeo, Gates of Fire
For the warriors in the FCS, the season of battle presses forw
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Jeff Otah will miss at least the club's season-opener on Sunday, since his recovery from off-season knee surgery is taking longer than expected. Head coach
Browns bring back OL Yates >>
Berea, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Browns signed offensive lineman
Billy Yates on Thursday.
Yates, who was released on Tuesday, played in seven games last year for the
Browns after starting seven games at right guard for the P
Phillies place Mathieson on DL >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday
placed pitcher Scott Mathieson on the 15-day disabled list with a latissimus
dorsi strain.
The 26-year-old pitched in two games for the Phils this season, with
Cowboys make Austin one of NFL's highest paid receivers >>
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Cowboys signed wide receiver
Miles Austin to a six-year contract extension on Thursday.
Though financial details of the agreement were not released, a report on the
team's website stated th
Rockies steal win from Reds, complete four-game sweep >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chris Nelson stole home in the eighth inning to
help the Colorado Rockies completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds
with a 6-5 comeback win.
Jason Giambi hit a two-run home run while Troy Tulowitz
Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson
JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
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