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RISING STAR

Nick Schnabel brought a historic recruiting class to Michigan and then helped mold them into College World Series runners-up

NEW DECADE BRINGS NEW CHALLENGES

Forward thinking is required to combat baseball’s three biggest issues in the 2020s

DOWN THE HOMESTRETCH

49ers under microscope as season winds down

YOUTH MOVEMENT

Why the small-market Indians emphasize the youngest players in the draft

ARMED AND READY

Sleeper pitching prospects who are trending up from the 2019 signing class

Top 10 Best Offensive Tackles

The 49ers Family lost one of the franchise’s all-time greats when Cas Banaszek died Dec. 4 at age 74. San Francisco’s first-round draft pick in 1967, Banaszek settled in the next season as a cornerstone starter at right tackle throughout the team’s first championship era, combining with Len Rohde along a star-studded offensive line to give the 49ers one of the greatest tackle tandems in franchise history. Banaszek was a standout in his own right, helping guide San Francisco to three consecutive NFC West titles from 1970-1972 and providing the team with enduring excellence to land a prominent position on this list of the best offensive tackles in 49ers history.

Good Move Or Bad Move?

Revisiting 49ers’ 2019 personnel decisions

New Roster Rules Encourage Creativity

The expected 26th roster spot could be filled in a variety of ways

SHORTHANDED SHAKEUP

Injuries expose Raiders’ overall lack of depth

S&BI's gift list for Raiders

Seeing that it’s the holidays and most everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit, we here at Silver and Black Illustrated didn’t want to be left out and so we compiled a gift list for some of the Raiders players and personnel.

Oakland era comes to an end…again

Raiders relinquish late lead in final Bay Area home game

Kizer's climb

Former second-round pick on third team in three years

Guenther's merry-go-round

Revolving door on defense leaves DC desperate

From the SILVER AND BLACK.com Message Boards

S&BI continually scans the message boards across Raider Nation to see what Raider fans are talking about. We chose some of the better posts and present them here, along with S&BI senior writer Mike Wagaman’s take on what’s being discussed.

Carr's crunch-time gaffes continue

QB’s questionable calls coming under fire again

AFC WEST ROUNDUP

AFC WEST ROUNDUP

What They're Saying

“The Raiders were born in Oakland, and Oakland will always be part of our DNA.

Question Session With Charles Woodson

‘You think about all the things that made it special’

There's More To NBA All-Star Kevin Love Than Slick Moves And Supermodels

There’s more to NBA all-star Kevin Love than slick moves and supermodels.

TNR's ALL-DECADE TEAM

The 2010s were an exhilarating roller coaster ride for the 49ers, beginning with one of the franchise’s greatest championship runs, crashing quickly to some of the lowest depths in franchise history, then riding another late wave of great success to finish out a decade that saw the team play in four NFC Championship games and two Super Bowls. Along the way, those ups and downs were highlighted and accentuated by many shining moments and memorable players, including some of the greatest the franchise ever has seen. Here, The Niner Report looks back at 10 years gone by and selects the best of the best that the 49ers put on the field during the past decade.

Looking back at the year that was

The best, worst, most unconventional of 49ers’ memorable 2020 season

GROWING WITH GAROPPOLO

49ers confident they and QB can find greatness together

49ERS SEASON IN REVIEW

The 2019 San Francisco 49ers are the latest greatest example of how to build a contender in today’s NFL.

Top 10 Greatest Seasons

You have just been witness and guest to one of the best, most memorable and exciting seasons ever to transpire in the glorious 75-year existence of the 49ers franchise. San Francisco’s 2019 installment deservedly makes it into the rarefied air shared by that group despite the team’s flop at the finish in Super Bowl LIV, which prevents the latest champion 49ers from climbing any higher on this list of the greatest seasons in team history.

Getting Back To The Super Bowl

For the 49ers, it’s no longer about establishing a foundation for greatness and success.

More Than A Coach

Garrick Williams, the “Mayor of Park Heights,” teaches life lessons through football

THAT EASY

Yes, he’s a two-time Dunk Contest champ and highlight machine. But as he continues to show in his third season with the Bulls, Zach Lavine is so much more than just a high-flyer. Chi-Town, stand up.

HEAVY IN THE GAME

Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell and Patrick Beverley are the spark that gives the L.A. Clippers their heart and grit. if all goes according to plan, the trio will also give the franchise its first-ever championship.

LIFE IS GOOD

After a disappointing end to last year’s season, the Boston Celtics—now led by Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Gordon Hayward—are right where they want to be: exceeding everyone’s expectations, and having a blast along the way.

Born & Raised

From Joliet Catholic Academy to DePaul University to the Chicago Sky, Allie Quigley has been repping The Windy City since day one.