Alex Smith, Former 49ers Top Draft Pick, Retires After Comeback From Gruesome Leg Injury
Alex Smith, the San Francisco 49ers' former No. 1 overall pick in 2005, is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken leg.
Alex Smith, the San Francisco 49ers' former No. 1 overall pick in 2005, is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken leg.
The Washington Redskins host the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC East matchup for the division lead.
The Kansas City Chiefs shouldn't overreact to another playoff loss and either fire Andy Reid or replace Alex Smith, despite fans' despair.
After dashing out to a 5-0 start, and then following that up with a 1-6 stretch, the Kansas City Chiefs have won three in a row and are firing on all cylinders as the postseason approaches.
NFL ON CBS analyst Trent Green weighs in on the Week 12 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, and more.
"It was bad ball we were putting out there."
Who says rivals can't help each other out off the field?
Two distinctly different versions of Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith have emerged over the years.
The Raiders, one of the NFL's surprises this season, face the Chiefs in an AFC West battle with playoff implications.
The Chiefs seem to be perennial contenders, but never quite good enough to make the Super Bowl. This season might be different.
The Chiefs are good at everything rather than great at any one thing, and that's how they remain competitive in the brutal AFC West.
For 31 seasons, the New Orleans Saints and the San Francisco 49ers played each other every year as NFC West Division rivals, and while the teams' fortunes were quite different for most of those seasons, there were still some very memorable games.
On today's episode of the Lo-Down the guys talk baseball, NFL Training Camp, and answer the question "What if the 49ers drafted Aaron Roders instead of Alex Smith"? Plus more The Lo-Down heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 12- 3 PM.
Dave Skretta joins The Drive to preview the Kansas City Chiefs 2016 season.
Dave, Kayte, and Nate talk the Kansas City Chiefs, Aaron Rodgers' brother, financial classes for athletes and more on The Drive.
It all came to an end in Foxborough, MA, for the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon. The team's 11-game winning streak ended when the offense couldn't score early while the defense struggled to contain the New England Patriots offense and Tom Brady.
It's quite a list: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger, Russell Wilson, Cam Newton, Carson Palmer and Alex Smith.
Since Bill Belichick took over the New England Patriots in 2000, his New England Patriots have dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in seven sporadic meetings over the last 15-plus seasons.
Including last week's Wild Card win, the Chiefs are riding an 11-game winning streak.
There was no way the Kansas City Chiefs were going to blow a 20-point second-half lead in the playoffs again, and they didn't disappoint.
Believe it or not, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has one of the highest postseason QB ratings in NFL history.
Perhaps the only team hotter than the Houston Texans entering the NFL playoffs is the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking to end the season on a high note, the Oakland Raiders travel to a very familiar place in hopes of stunning the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17.
Playing for their playoff lives, the Oakland Raiders welcome the Kansas City Chiefs to the Black Hole., in a Week 13 showdown that sure to be a dogfight.
As protests continue to erupt across the country, Jewish leaders in Northern California say the rate of antisemitic incidents has now broken records.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid narrowly beat out the Sacramento Kings' Malik Monk for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award on Wednesday.
The Yolo County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who was found dead on a grassy trail in West Sacramento in mid-April.
A wanted 16-year-old was arrested after a 23-mile chase of a stolen car in the Stockton area on Wednesday afternoon, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.
Campus Department of Public Safety officers visited the encampment, instructed students not to hang signs, flags or other materials from trees and posts in the park, and warned them not to use megaphones.
Cal Poly Humboldt will remain closed through at least the weekend after pro-Palestinian protests clashed with police and demonstrators occupied buildings and refused to leave.
Two people were detained and two homes have major damage after a fire broke out in a Sacramento County neighborhood Wednesday morning, officials said.
Hundreds gathered in Grass Valley on Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of Lieutenant Commander Lou Conter, who was the last living survivor of the USS Arizona.
A pair of actors, a current presidential candidate, and an NBA legend are among the honorees for the Sacramento Walk of Stars this year.
As protests continue to erupt across the country, Jewish leaders in Northern California say the rate of antisemitic incidents has now broken records.
Temperatures have cooled off Tuesday as our weather pattern changes heading into the end of the week. Will there be any showers along with our pattern change?
The Davis Police Department dismissed an officer after learning he withheld information about a man's death in 2019 after a security guard put his knee on the man's neck inside the Golden 1 Center.
Sacramento has some of the highest flood risk in the nation, and the sunny skies and receding rivers mean flood control crews can get back to work on projects that protect the region.
The Supreme Court is now weighing a ban on sleeping outdoors, which could be a game changer for how Sacramento handles homeless encampment enforcement.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
California lawmakers are considering a law to stop a line-skipping service at airport screenings.
From the Sacramento River to the coast, salmon populations have struggled to survive and California has put another ban on fishing for them for another year. Here are the problems the fish are facing and what's being done to save them.
Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid narrowly beat out the Sacramento Kings' Malik Monk for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award on Wednesday.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from Wednesday's scheduled start against the New York Mets and placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
"America is a nation founded on the promise of second chances," President Biden said in a statement.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
Students protesting the violence in Gaza have brought the Mideast conflict home with an encampment occupying the steps of Sproul Plaza on the Cal campus in Berkeley, and they say they're not leaving until their demands are met.
A new CDC study found that not enough women are up to date with their mammograms.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Research shows the number of cases in younger women under the age of 40 is on the rise.
Amazon announced Monday that it suspended its drone delivery operations in the California Central Valley community of Lockeford.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
Google began removing California news sites from some user's search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state pass a law requiring the search giant to pay media companies for linking to their content.
Long lunch lines, friendly hellos, and a greater social atmosphere – could all of that return to downtown Sacramento with the return of state workers? Some businesses seem to think so.
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would end exclusive control of ticket sales by companies like Ticketmaster.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Also Thursday... Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Prop 47 despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
California's attorney general is putting pressure on Facebook over an issue Call Kurtis first exposed more than a year ago.
Community members in El Dorado County are still rebuilding from the Caldor Fire, which destroyed Grizzly Flats in August 2021.
Two additional insurance companies are pulling out of California, leaving thousands more civilians without coverage as the state nears the start of its wildfire season.
Some groundbreaking fire protection ideas are being unveiled in Sacramento this week at a wildland firefighting conference.
Caldor Fire survivors are looking to sue the U.S. Forest Service, claiming they were negligent in protecting Grizzly Flats from destruction.
A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires in the United States.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.
An inspiring love story is still being written chapter by chapter at the Brookdale Folsom home for seniors. That's where Faye Guerrero and Rob Trueax found love again after loss.
As protests continue to erupt across the country, Jewish leaders in Northern California say the rate of antisemitic incidents has now broken records.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday afternoon.
Michael Marks joined the show to discuss the best deals on apples, celery and lettuce.
Two homes have major damage after a fire broke out in a Sacramento County neighborhood Wednesday morning, firefighters said.
One person has been taken to the hospital after a fire at a home in Sacramento County Wednesday morning.