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Alex Smith was sacked a season-high nine times and the 49ers were victims of two costly first-half penalties as Joe Flacco staged fourth-quarter drives to serve younger-brother Jim Harbaugh his first loss since Week 2.

Jackson wary of structured Bears defense

"They are what they are," Hue Jackson said of the Bears, citing their structure, hard work and speed as key reasons they have won five straight.

Goldson fined 25K after ejection

Dashon Goldson was fined by the league 25K for throwing punches at Cardinals WR Early Doucet.

LIVE: 49ers vs. Baltimore

The Har-Bowl is under way as the 49ers have their sights on win No. 10 this season, facing what might be their biggest test yet. It's Thanksgiving football!

CSNChicago.com: Hester doesn't practice, expects to play

Receiverreturner Devin Hester was among the Bears held out of practice Thursday. But a sore leg might not be enough to keep him from returning kicks against the Raiders Sunday.

Lewis inactive for Ravens vs. 49ers

The 49ers do not have to worry about Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis on Thursday night.

Ravens' Lewis won't face 49ers

There are no sightings of Ray Lewis at the stadium and a local radio station is reporting that the Raven's All-Pro linebacker will miss the Thursday showdown with the 49ers with his toe injury.

McLellan not satisfied despite wins

The San Jose Sharks have made waves in the NHL this season, standing atop of the Pacific, beating some of their biggest rivals. Think they're satisfied? Think again...

Raiders-Bears game is sold out

All six of the Raiders games at the O.co Coliseum have been sold out this season, with home games remaining against Detroit on Dec. 18 and San Diego in the regular season finale on Jan. 1.

Raiders WRs Moore, Ford out of walking boots

News on Oakland's wide receivers was the talk of the Thursday morning injury report. Darius Heyward-Bey's improving status was just one of the bits of good news.