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- 49ers' Kaepernick surpasses Montana, Young. A Week 11 NFL quiz
The revered legacies of San Francisco quarterbacking greats Joe Montana and Steve Young had to stand down Monday night, as benchwarmer Colin Kaepernick turned in a better first game as a starter than either of the Hall of Famers. Forced into service by an injury to starter Alex Smith, Kaepernick helped bury the Bears, who were without injured QB Jay Cutler, by completing more passes (16 of 23) and throwing for more yards (243) and more touchdowns (2) than either Montana or Young did in their debuts as San Francisco starters. The result: a 32-7 win. To test your knowledge of Week 11 NFL developments, take this 12-question quiz.
Say goodbye to Beckham: Player to leave L.A. Galaxy after MLS Cup finalSoccer superstar David Beckham announced he will leave the L.A. Galaxy at the end of the season. Some speculate Beckham's next move may be a return to England.
First NFL tie since 2008, between Rams and 49ers: What is this, soccer?First NFL tie since 2008 happened because of overtime rules that don’t often come into play. But Sunday’s game between the St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers wasn’t without drama.
Charles Tillman: Baby to come Monday, he'll play SundayCharles Tillman baby: Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman says his wife will give birth to their third baby on Monday, allowing him to play Sunday. A controversy erupted when Tillman said he might miss Sunday's game against Houston.
- Saints and Eagles head in opposite directions. A Week 9 NFL quiz
In handwriting parlance, the New Orleans Saints are an ascender, the Philadelphia Eagles a descender. With a 28-13 victory Monday night, the Saints, who started the season 0-4, have now won three of their last four games. The Eagles, who also are 3-5 overall, by contrast have pretty much crash landed with four straight losses, leading to growing speculation about whether coach Andy Reid will keep his job or Michael Vick will remain the starting quarterback. To test your knowledge of Week 9 NFL developments, take this 14-question quiz.
- Could the 49ers pick up where San Francisco’s Giants left off? A Week 8 NFL quiz
San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith was on fire in Monday night’s 24-3 romp over the faltering Arizona Cardinals. He completed 18 of 19 passes, leading some to wonder if the 49ers might just be ready to follow the Giants’ World Series win with a Super Bowl championship. To review your knowledge of Week 8 NFL developments, take this 14-question quiz.
Pablo Sandoval: Where the Giants got 'Kung Fu Panda' and other nicknamesThird baseman Pablo Sandoval (aka ‘Kung Fu Panda’) made the history books with three homers in the World Series. Sandoval takes his place alongside the ‘Say Hey Kid’ as a player and name sure to be long remembered.
- 2012 World Series quiz: How much do you know about the Detroit Tigers?
The Tigers square off with the San Francisco Giants in the 2012 World Series. To test your historical knowledge of one of baseball's oldest teams, try taking this 16-question quiz.
- 2012 World Series quiz: Are you a real San Francisco Giants fan?
The Giants and Detroit Tigers face off in the 2012 World Series. How much do you know about the San Francisco Giants? Test your knowledge of baseball's team from the 'City by the Bay' with this 19-question quiz.
- Aaron, Eli, and Andrew: quarterbacks on parade. A Week 7 NFL quiz
As President Obama and Mitt Romney debated national defense issues Monday night, the Chicago Bears parlayed their own rugged defense into a 13-7 victory over the Detroit. In terms of points allowed, San Francisco did Chicago even one better last Thursday, holding Seattle to just two first-half field goals in a 13-6 win. To review your knowledge of Week 7 NFL developments take this 12-question quiz.
Can the Yankees dig out of 0-2 hole and win against the Tigers?Experience has shown never to count out the Yankees, but in this ALCS, New York certainly has its work cut out for it. The Tigers have home-field advantage for Game 3 Tuesday night.
Derek Jeter: Can Yankees win without him?Injured Saturday night, Yankees shortstop and team captain Derek Jeter is out for baseball's post-season. Can the team carry on with the same toughness and inspiration he brings to the team?
Alex Rodriguez benched: Will that help Yankees in decisive Game 5?In explaining his decision to bench Alex Rodriguez, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the slugger has struggled against right-handed pitchers in this series. The Orioles' starting pitcher, Jason Hammel, is right-handed.
Baltimore Orioles: For baseball's Cinderella, has midnight finally struck?After losing a heartbreaker Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles must beat the New York Yankees twice in a row in Yankee Stadium to avoid elimination. But don't count them out yet.
- The toast of Texas? 5-0 Houston Texans: A Week 5 NFL quiz
Their win on Monday Night Football was no masterpiece, but the resourceful Houston Texans remained perfect by knocking off the Jets in New York, 23-17. Next up, the suddenly reeling Packers in a Sunday night shootout. What do you know about the play of the Texans and other developments during Week 5 of the NFL season? Take this 12-question quiz.
Baseball playoffs: Win and you're in on Wild Card FridayThe Braves, Cardinals, Orioles and Rangers all have a one-game shot to continue playing meaningful baseball games this weekend.
Baseball 2012: The game's best off-beat, under-the-radar statistics and trivia Fascinating baseball firsts and notable statistics can easily be missed in the playing of more than 2,000 big-league games each year. Here are the most intriguing developments that possibly escaped your notice.- Dallas Cowboys: America’s so-so team? A Week 4 NFL Quiz
The Chicago Bears looked like a far more serious Super Bowl contender than Dallas Monday night in beating the Cowboys 34-18. It was yet another game underscoring Dallas’s march toward mediocrity over the last six years. What do you know about the play of the team’s starting quarterback and other developments during Week 4 of the NFL season? Take this 12-question quiz.
Can eight touchdowns in one game win the Heisman?West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith staked a claim to college football’s top award with an extraordinary passing game Saturday vs. Baylor.
Ryder Cup recap: Europe storms back Sunday to keep the cupRyder Cup: Reversing an outcome 13 years ago in Brookline, Mass., Europe won the bulk of Sunday's singles matches to capture golf's most prestigious team competition.
