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Quarterback to USC: No, You Can't Unretire My Jersey

Matt Leinart isn't interested in an era when new recruits can come and go so quickly

(Newser) - Matt Leinart is keeping his number on ice—permanently. The former USC star says the school has come to him multiple times asking if his retired No. 11 jersey could be brought back for a coveted recruit, and his answer hasn't wavered: no. "I said, 'absolutely f---ing...

Fan Cams Change Players' Lives

New technology has athletes thinking twice about interacting with the public

(Newser) - The Information Age is great in a lot of ways, but when it comes maintaining the privacy of public figures, it can be a real hassle. Just ask Matt Leinart, Paul LoDuca, and countless other professional athletes who can tell you just how easy it is to have their most...

Niners Battle Back in Nail-Biter
Niners Battle Back in
Nail-Biter

Niners Battle Back in Nail-Biter

San Francisco bags improbable 20-17 win over Cardinals

(Newser) - The 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals last night for the first time since 2004, successfully converting a last-minute fumble by (their own) wide receiver Arnaz Battle. Battle recovered the fumble and zig-zagged it into the end zone with 22 seconds on the clock to cap a riveting final drive and...

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