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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Singletary had to separate tight end Vernon Davis and wide receiver Michael Crabtree after the players got into a heated discussion at practice Wednesday.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Singletary had to separate tight end Vernon Davis and wide receiver Michael Crabtree after the players got into a heated discussion at practice Wednesday.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brett Favre’s highly anticipated first game back with the Minnesota Vikings lasted all of four plays and one series.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After three seasons spent almost entirely on San Francisco’s practice squad, Dominique Zeigler is making his mark for the 49ers.

Kentwan Balmer left the 49ers last Monday for what Coach Mike Singletary called personal reasons.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Brian Westbrook to a one-year contract, the team said on Monday on their website (www.49ers.com).

SEATTLE (AP) — It only took Kentwan Balmer a meeting with Mike Singletary, a few days of unexcused absences from the 49ers and then a trade to get a new NFL life in Seattle.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Before San Francisco added free agent Brian Westbrook to its backfield this week, the 49ers made it a point to consult with Frank Gore first.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brian Westbrook so wants to be part of a winning team that he accepted a backup job across the country with the San Francisco 49ers.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Singletary gave his players a day to ease into the intense grind of training camp.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed their two first-round draft picks, Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati, adding some beef to a thin offensive line.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Alex Smith raised his arms Friday morning after connecting with Michael Crabtree down the field after the wide receiver got behind defenders.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Manny Lawson wants a new contract from the San Francisco 49ers.

Led by the 49ers, several Bay Area sports teams may be on the move, an expensive proposition and one jolting to many fans.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The 49ers moved a step closer to leaving their storied San Francisco stadium after residents in the Silicon Valley city of Santa Clara voted in favor of a new venue for the NFL team.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Voters have approved plans for a new San Francisco 49ers stadium in the Bay Area city of Santa Clara, the team said Wednesday.