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Stanford guard Gabriel Harris underwent knee surgery Thursday and is out for season, according to sources close to the program.

No McFadden, but Raiders are healing

Injuries have left their mark on the 2011 Oakland Raiders, but Thursday's practice saw a few familiar faces back on the field, a promising sign going into the season-defining finale against San Diego.

Ginn, Williams held out of 49ers practice

The news updates aren't positive for Kyle Williams, Ted Ginn and Delanie Walker, but Thursday's injury report brought promise for one very big defensive name.

Hue Jackson throws 'fan mail' in the trash

Don't send Hue Jackson any coaching suggestions in the mail. The Raiders coach explained Thursday just what happens to all the "fan mail" he receives.

Raiders defensive players fining selves for penalties

There is only one positive to take away from the Raiders' astronomical number of penalties -- they're raising a ton of money in self-inflicted fines.

Janikowski revels in first Pro-Bowl selection

The deep, but oft unreliable Sebastian Janikowski finally found consistency this season, and he's headed to his first-ever Pro Bowl, a feat his long-time holder is making even sweeter.

Raiders sell out again, avoid blackouts all season long

It is the eighth sellout for Oakland this season, marking the first time since the team returned after 13 seasons in Los Angeles in 1995 the Raiders sold out every home game.

Swain eager for possible starting role

The 49ers' wide receiver situation could see little-played Brett Swain in the starting lineup in this weekend's finale; the Super Bowl champion says he is ready to step up.

Ginn confident in teammates if he can't play

With WR Ted Ginn still nursing a bad left ankle, there's a good chance Brett Swain could crack the starting lineup against the Rams this weekend. Ginn: "I believe in the guys in our room."

Kwame Brown, Dorell Wright talk defense

The Warriors put the clamps on New York, marking only the fifth time in the past five years they've held an opponent under 80 points. What gives? More: Defensive-minded or starved on offense? W's trounce Knicks