Billy Wilson, Sure-Handed Receiver for 49ers, Dies at 81 Mr. Wilson played in the N.F.L. from 1951-60 and led the league in receptions three times, retiring with 407 catches for 5,902 yards and 49 touchdowns.

California Supreme Court to Hear Arena Search Case The California Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that a sports fan brought over the physical search policy that the N.F.L. instituted in stadiums.

Pennington Helps Dolphins Keep Jets in Sight With the victory against Miami, the Dolphins assured themselves of a winning season and they remained on a collision course with the Jets for a postseason berth.

Struggling Pass Defense Brings Down Jets Again The 49ers’ Shaun Hill became the latest quarterback to carve up the Jets, completing 28 of 39 passes for 285 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Another Failed Trip West for the Jets, and a Tie for First The Jets’ loss to the 49ers pushed them into a tie with Miami and New England for first place in the American Football Conference East.

Jets at 49ers JETS' PASS RUSH vs. 49ers' pass protection

Cardinals Stop 49ers in Nick of Time The Cardinals stopped Michael Robinson up the middle from the 2-yard line as the game ended Monday night to preserve a 29-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Monday's Matchup San Francisco 49ers prepare to face Arizona Cardinals; photo

Singletary’s Tirade Is Over but Not Forgotten The San Francisco 49ers returned to practice with renewed enthusiasm following Coach Mike Singletary’s fiery news conference about their loss last week.

N.F.L. ROUNDUP; Late Catches Help Patriots Grab a Share of First Place New England Patriots defeat St Louis Rams, 23-16; Miami Dolphins defeat Buffalo Bills, 25-16; Washington Redskins defeat Detroit Lions, 25-17; Philadelphia Eagles defeat Atlanta Falcons, 27-14; Seattle Seahawks defeat San Francisco 49ers, 34-13; Baltimore Ravens defeat Oakland Raiders, 29-10; Carolina Panthers defeat Arizona Cardinals, 27-23; Houston Texans defeat Cincinnati Bengals, 35-6; Cleveland Browns defeat Jacksonville Jaguars, 23-17; photo