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49ers -- 2012 regular-season opponents

We now know who the 49ers will play next season, and where. Insider Matt Maiocco breaks down the NFL's formula in determining the 2012 matchups.

Sharks-Canucks: What to watch for

After another odd break in the Sharks schedule that has seen them dormant in the last four days, San Jose cranks it up in Vancouver tonight against the high-flying Canucks.

Warriors-Suns: What to watch for

Usually, it's a high-scoring affair when the Warriors and Suns match up. But a hobbled Steve Nash and an improved Warriors defense under Mark Jackson could mean a different flavor of game today in Phoenix.

Fiesta finale for Stanford, Luck

The Fiesta Bowl has just about everything you could ask for: two of the nation's best teams, explosive offenses, underrated defenses and NFL-ready QBs, led by Andrew Luck in what's sure to be his final college game.

Monta Ellis will play vs. Phoenix

Monta Ellis has arrived in Phoenix and will play Monday afternoon against the Suns, according to the Warriors.

49ers enter NFL record book

The 49ers made history after their win over the Rams in the regular-season finale on Sunday when they set two and tied one NFL single-season record.

Willis returns, knocks off rust

Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Willis returned to action against the Rams, but said his feet felt heavy after recording four tackles in the season finale.

49ers open playoffs Saturday, Jan. 14

The 49ers will face either the New Orleans Saints or the winner of the Atlanta-New York Giants game at Candlestick Park in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs on Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m., the NFL announced Sunday night.

Ellis' status up in air for Monday's game

The Warriors departed the Bay Area after practice on Sunday afternoon without shooting guard Monta Ellis, who attended the funeral of his grandmother on Saturday in Mississippi.