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2010 postseason hero Cody Ross and the Giants aren't ready to part ways just yet. Brian Sabean said that he is open minded regarding Ross and when reached by text message, Ross told CSN that he wants to return.

Source: Willis to miss practice time, 'probably' a game

Linebacker Patrick Willis is expected to miss practice time and "probably" the 49ers' game Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals with a right hamstring injury, a source told CSNBayArea.com on Monday.

Sharks enjoying faceoff luxury

With Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski and Patrick Marleau all on the same line, the Sharks have an advantage when it comes to faceoffs. Who has been taking the majority, and how is each player faring?

Lee lighter, Curry heavier at Warriors workouts

David Lee says he is 12 pounds lighter than he was at the start of training camp last season. Conversely, Stephen Curry says he has added 10 pounds to his frame. How did they look on Monday?

Harbaugh relieved Willis' knee OK

Jim Harbaugh declined to put any kind of timetable on Willis' availability. The 49ers will have a better idea of the middle linebacker's condition on Wednesday.

Luck one of five Heisman finalists

Andrew Luck will be in New York City for the Heisman Trophy presentation on Saturday. He joins Wisconsin's Montee Ball, Alabama's Trent Richardson, Baylor's Robert Griffin III and LSU's Tyrann Mathieu.

Jackson supports McClain, unless...

Hue Jackson voiced support for his embattled middle linebacker on Monday, but that support won't be there if the NFL acts on Rolando McClain's arrest in Alabama.

Bochy: Posey to play more first base in 2012

Buster Posey, working his way back from a season-ending injury sustained last May, will play more first base next season to rest him while keeping his bat in the lineup, Bruce Bochy said at the Winter Meetings Monday.

Tomsula: 49ers had the right people all along

Jim Tomsula said he always knew the nucleus of the 49ers was good enough -- and comprised of the right kind of people -- to win the NFC West.

Murray doubtful for Minnesota

Douglas Murray will likely miss the Sharks home game against Minnesota on Tuesday with a right hand injury, after missing his second straight practice on Monday at Sharks Ice.