Word: 49ers
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RETIRED. JERRY RICE, 42, the greatest wide receiver in the history of U.S. football; after a storied 20 years in the NFL--16 with the San Francisco 49ers--during which he set records, which he still holds, for most career receptions (1,549), receiving yards (22,895) and receiving touchdowns (197); in Denver. The three-time Super Bowl winner opted to leave when he was no longer assured primary status with the Broncos. "This is a happy day," he said, fighting tears. "I have really enjoyed this ride...
They’re interested now, certainly. Those scouts from the 49ers, the Giants and the Vikings aren’t trekking out to Cambridge for the pleasant weather. But it’s too early to see how it will all pan out—if Fitzpatrick will be a Jay Fiedler or a Gavin Hoffman...
...quarterback Mark Grieb, perhaps the league's best player, signed autographs for a full hour after the game. "I love that my kids can just chat with these guys," says John King, 42, a coffee importer who says he prefers the Sabercats' games to those of the San Francisco 49ers...
...those who like to mix it up with other vacationers, the valley offers a long list of organized social events, including the 27.3-mile Enviro Sports running marathon through Titus Canyon in January, Planet Ultra's 200-mile bicycle rides in May and October, and the popular Death Valley '49ers Encampment in November. Some 8,000 enthusiasts flock to the encampment each fall to enjoy three days of musical performances, Western art shows and parades...
...Sports Illustrated Super Bowl Covers Gallery ? From Lombardi to Namath, from the perfect Dolphins to the near-perfect 49ers and Bears, a history of the big game on the cover of sports' premier magazine...