michael crabtree did not dress because of a sore neck. first quarter, raiders' opening drive. they waste no time. jason campbell finding darius hayward bayh. 7-0 raiders. they are cooking. second quarter. a scary moment for this offense. campbell gets taken down by travis la boy. stays down. he is taken off on a cart but was able to get in the cart on his own. before the half, the niners in the two-minute offense. alex smith to josh morgan. 16 yards, 17-7 niners. smith 9 of 15, 115 yards. the niners win. they are 3-0 in preseason. >>> when the giant began the season it thing between them and the playoffs is their lineup. with one month left the liability has become the starts rotation. who would have thought that? barry zito struggles on display. he faces the lowly diamondbacks. looking for his first win since july 16. zito one run in. bases loaded. montero takes care of that. clears that. 4-0 d'backs. only four runs were earned. zito nine runs, seven earned, six hits, five walks in 3 2/3 innings. third loss in seven days. the giants fall 11-3. >>> tonight in texas dallas brad

we do expect to see michael crabtree making his preseason debut. we don't expect to see either team opening up a table of playbooks a lot. the 49ers and raiders will play each other in the regular season. >> it is probably less of a deal because we play them in the regular season. whoever wins this game, it will be all for nothing unless you get it done in the regular season. you obviously want to play well. we all know the big one is coming a few weeks later. >> the big one is coming. first and foremost, saturday night at the coliseum, and october 17th at candle stick. >>> baseball tonight, the a's are in texas this. is the big one. the showdown against the first place rangers. earlier tonight, they wrapped up in cleveland. this is what they do in most ballparks. you have to pick up any mess they leave behind. and kevin kouzmanoff, into the gap. and davidson comes around to score. the a's lose the lead, one of their young studs makes a mistake. a two-run home run, indians win it 3-2. the a's win the series. if they want to make any sort of run, th

and whose chances to you like better michael crabtree or dhb? >> whatever he throw at me i'm ready for it. >> reporter: the 49ers believe that michael crabtree is ready for a lot more. for the offense to take off they need him to play like the elite receiver they drafted him to be even after a lengthy contract holdout, crabtree was able to deliver as a rookie. >> what he accomplish last year was great. and very few individuals can pull that off. >> reporter: the expectations are just as highs across the bay for darrius heyward-bey. the raiders top pick of 2009 came three spots before crabtree. he did not show the same promise in his rookie campaign. both played 11 games as rookies. while crabtree led all rookies in receiving yards per game, dhb made just nine catches. new year, new man, new numbers. >> i just decided to change t12 wasn't me. >> reporter: perhaps a new quarterback will lead to better results. already jason campbell has inning pressed the silver and black with his focus. >> you know, for him to be in mightings get the extra timed,

michael crabtree missing his second preseason game. jason campbell hits heyward-bey for the first down. same drive, michael bush from one yard out, capping a nine-play, 81-yard drive. 7 or raiders. frank gore had two rushes. this the best. bouncing off tackles. the raiders' d struggling. second quarter, the seventh round pick out of south carolina state. trying to make the roster. might help right here. find daylight. he's gone. 83-yard return for a touchdown. raiders next possession. former marin catholic star nearly takes campbell's head off. hits like a man. campbell leaves the game with a singer. less than two minutes to go. 16 yards. 113 yards, this touchdown, 49ers up 17-7. right before the half, the dart to murphy. he does the rest. 74 yards to bay -- pay dirt. the niners prevail, 28-24. >> stayed in the heat of the battle, and felt worse at the time it happened. thank god we don't think it's anything that's going to be really serious. at the same time, got to take care of it. >> very fortunate to come out with a win. our guys u

vernon davis, michael crabtree. frank gord came out, not expected to play much if at all. westbrook, also a game time decision. alex smith needs to find a way to make something happen despite the fact many starters won't be out there. he had a seven quarterback rating. has to raise that up for the few snaps in this one. also get excited. davis and dixon. both third-stringers, but the q.b. and running back expected to get time early on in the game to see what they can do against better competition, not just the scrubs, to see where they shake out on the roster. in terms of defense, patrick willis expected to play and bowman expected to day buy in the nfl in the linebacking corps. that's it from the 49ers sideline. now to the vikings locker room. lauren scott has more on minnesota. >> the big news in the nfl coming out of minnesota. the return of brett favre for his 20th season. he's literally the grandfather of all nfl quarterbacks. his daughter had a baby this off season. favre is expected to start tonight playing a couple of series and may hand off to toby gerheart. tryin

and number three, michael crabtree suffers a strain after practice today. we'll know more tomorrow. and francisco rodriguez arrested tonight after punching his father during a post-game fight in the team's family lounge. and the number one play of the night, bruins led the diamondbacks, four batters later, arizona up 4-2, then they became the 17th team in history to hit four consecutive homeruns. clearly worthy of the number one play of the night. >> wow, and thank you. that will be on your blog? >> no blog tonight, i won't make a blog tonight. >> a little under the weather? >> we'll be right back ,,,,,,,, [ banker ] when ashley's violin teacher told her parents she was gifted, they were thrilled. she's a natural vibrato. oh. we started saving for this music camp in vermont. so i told them about some of the wells fargo online savings tools like my savings plan, which helps them set up and monitor a savings goal. until we found out that maybe her teacher uses certain terms a little bit loosely. rebecca is clearly very gifted. [ banker ] we decided to roll that money into ashley's col

for 1240 yards, compare that to the 49ers michael crabtree who hauled in 49 passes for 600 yards, so we ask you and you answer, who will have the better season, 58% of the voters on cbs5.com think dhb will have a better one than crabtree. i mean somebody has got to be on purple drinks. >>> top 5, coliseum's latest fan club the cows ma november's were not happy. he struck out t guy on the left wants a refund. mariners and rangers one of the more unique ground rule double plays, the ball gets wedged in the pads and the mariners beat the rangers. >>> number 3, freddy sanchez climbing the ladder to make the catch. >> the leaping catch. >> i tried to jump as high as i can. these guys make fun of me because i have no hop so it was everything i have. >> saved three runs. >>> mark reynolds of the diamondbacks, andrew mccutchen both thrilled. both got enough of the helmet, they are both doing fine tonight. >>> and your number 1 play of the night, at 36 years old do you think mike rolls can still handle the bag and the glove to pick up the guys to get the outs? and the red sox beat the indians

the 49er fans get their first look at the wide receiver michael crabtree. as for the raid -- raiders, they will play for the first time this season, and even though it is just an exhibition, it does carry some importance. >> we play them all the time in the pre-season. but the fact you will get them again, you want to put out a good effort the first time you see them. they have it in their brain and it will be a big game when we see them. >> who ever wins this game, it will be all for nothing unless you get it done in the regular season. so obviously you want to go out and play well, but we all know the big one is coming a few weeks later. >> yeah, a few weeks later, actually october 17th. so about seven weeks from now, niners host oakland, and that's when it really counts. that's what they are looking forward to. but they want to play well tomorrow night. >> i like what he said. you have to send a message right away. >> thanks very much. >>> before we leave you, we want to pass along good news. i told you awhile ago about the one-year-old girl medically ma

and number three, michael crabtree suffers a strain after practice today. we'll know more tomorrow. and francisco rodriguez arrested tonight after punching his father during a post-game fight in the team's family lounge. and the number one play of the night, bruins led the diamondbacks, four batters later, arizona up 4-2, then they became the 17th team in history to hit four consecutive homeruns. clearly worthy of the number one play of the night. >> wow, and thank you. that will be on your blog? >> no blog tonight, i won't make a blog tonight. >> a ,,,,,,,, jaguar platinum coverage is not just a warranty. it's a belief in everything we do. it's a 5 year, 50,000 mile promise.

. >>> speaking of top receivers who have missed time, michael crabtree returned yesterday for the niners after missing nearly two weeks with a strained neck. that doesn't mean he'll get into the game in oakland on saturday night. the team not making that decision quite yet. but what the niners do know, this injury certainly has not helped the offense get into a flow. >> it's to the point where the continuity that we have to have, we still haven't, at this point, gotten the total group together with all the components. >>> well, what is it like finding out your husband cheated on you with countless mistresses at the same time that the rest of the world found out? according to elin nordegren, it's hell. tiger woods's ex-wife speaking out for the first time since the superstar golf er's life was expos exposed. nordegren went to "people" to tell her side of the story. she said she never suspected woods to have an affair let alone many and did not hit wim with a golf club on thanksgiving. now they're both moving on. >> my actions certainly led us to this decision. and, you know, i certainly m

tomorrow mike singletary ruled vernon davis and michael crabtree out for the game. both very limited in practice all week. now, that's good for precautionary purposes. but it's bad for getting into an offensive flow. and training camp reps, well, they're exactly what alex smith and his targets need right now. >> we've got to get the work in. we think we just have these names and we're going to show up on game day and get it done is totally crazy. we've got to get out here and get the work in and continue to take strides and get better. >> not only is the circus about to come to town this sunday, the circus is actually going to play. yes, brett favre will be under center for the vikings as they face the niners. with the on again, off again qb accepting to play the first one or two series of the exhibition matchup. get ready. it's going to be crazy. but he'll not be hooking up with one of his favorite receivers from last season, percy harvin, the wideout not making the trip due to his latest migraine hospital, sent to the hospital yet by ambulance. good news, though,

. >> with no michael crabtree, and no patrick wallace, less talk about some of these guys that really entertaining. anthony dixon. all he was mixmissing was roger craig? >> lot of comparisons, and frank. and obviously, he did really well. the thing that struck me was his patience and his ability to stop and go and went to do it and waited. and it was also the beneficiary of some great with ron getting those big. >> and glen, one year and done. >> what a shocker! >> what a stunner, and the year round. he is put on 50 lbs. of muscle. he spent a lot of time in the facility and if you can really see this coming. if you're not anybody else? except for coffee. and a lot of activity. those guys were really coming in. it was bruce davis, or regs. and they got some pressure of the middle. and even their running game. they're getting so comfortable. that they can just plug guys in and go. >> and the return at touchdown. and that was quite a play. >> a heads up, he was of the right time, the right spot, and he playfully to plowho playfully wellcome was carl he played really well. and what cost t

and there is leading to a touchdown in the first drive without the big three of michael crabtree. >> there is he has to play without crabtree but to me, if you have receivers you play with them. and have to make the situation better. so i don't look at what he d you may not have them. >> and there is next story is about a real life dora the explorea. she returned from climbing mount everest, and accomplished something no american woman has ever done. >> what i is d.is adventure grand slam. all seven summits and sking to north and south pole. >> she loves adventure, we profiled her when she took a female expedition, and after two months turned back. in 2004, she took on north pole, then, 2008 skied to the south pole. >> i don't like routine. i like not knowing what is coming down the skprood trying different thing autos she completed her grand slam and reaching 29,000 foot. >> i got to the summit waiting for ashton kutcher to jump out and tell me i'd been punched. >> she spent a half hour taking pictures add mayorring flags then, reality this, is only the halfway point. >> just have t

there is still plenty to look for. 49er fans, you can get a look at wide receiver michael crabtree, and running backs frank gore and brian westbrook. as for raiders both darren mcfadden and bruce gradcowski will play, and there is just an exhibition, they do care who wins. >> we see them all the time in preseason. you know? but the fact they're going to get them again, you want to put out a good effort the first time you see them just out there. and understand it gooding to be a big game. >> whoever wins this game, it's going to be up for raiders schbl you want to go out and play well. and this is coming a few weeks later. >> seven weeks. drive for show, and how true sismt right? tiger woods among the leaders in driving accuracy but put skbrer triggor happy photographer have him frustrated. >> not in my play, come on, guys! >> yeah. until a photog snapped, he was two under. and on five misses, he was four over the final eight holes for a two over 736789 now four shots off the lead. and there is an approach. finishing minis six. there is a birdie putt on five. he trails leader jason day

crabtree and lauren brian westbrook. both darren mcfadden will play for the first time this season. even though it's just an exhibition, it does carry some import. >> all the time in preseason, battle of the bay. but the fact they're gonna get 'em again, you wanna put out a good effort the first time you see 'em out there. they have that in their brain and they understand it's going to be a big game even in regular season. >> whoever wins the game it's going to be all or nothing. let's get it done. so this is -- obviously wanna go out there and play well. but, you know, we all know the big one is comin' a few weeks later. >> october 17th. >> drive for show, putt for dough. a golf cliche but tiger woods among the leader in accuracy. photographer had him frustrated after two rounds at the barclay. >> not in my playing. come on, guys! >> a big swing. he was two under for his round friday, then he bogeyed the hole and things started going south. on five miss ace 2-footer. four over the final 8 hole. john sent it on fire one

but michael crabtree did not dress, because he still has a sore neck. first quarter, the raiders' opening drive, cruising. jason campbell finding darius heyward-bey. the 22-yard pickup led to this. michelle bush, one-yard plunge. 7-0 raiders right off the bat. but second quarter, scary moment for the raiders' offense. campbell get s taken down, and would get in on his own power. it's a stinger, but not serious. before the half, the niners working the two-minute offense. alex smith to morgan. 17-7, niners. smith, 9 of 15, 11 yards, and that td. the niners get the win, 28-24. now 3 and 0 in the preseason. >>> well, when the giants began the season, it seemed the biggest thing standing between them and the playoffs would be their lineup. but now, with just over one month left in this postseason push, the liability has become the starting rotation. who saw that one coming? last night, barry zito struggled. he's still looking for his first win since july 16th. not coming last night. top one, bad way to start. the bases loaded. miguel montero promptly clears

despite the fact that their main play makers michael crabtree, frank gore rarely left the sidelines. the offense is going to be tough to stop. >> i don't know what you do. best thing you probably can do is night before a game find out what hotel they are playing at, staying at, and probably give them a bunch of laxatives in all the drinks and food and just hope that they are not -- if they show up they won't be able to finish the game the next day. that's the only way i can see it [ laughter ] >> okay. >> that's why you need wide screen big-screen tv so you can get his neck in that frame. you can see the 49ers preseason finale against the chargers thursday night 7:00 right here on cbs 5. >>> college football season begins this weekend. no bigger underdog than san jose state. 39 points to be exact. the spartans will be taking on defending champion alabama. so much for scheduling for success. after bama the spartans take on wisconsin two weeks later to utah. first year head coach mike mcintyre is looking forward to the challenge. alabama just expanded their seating to 101,000. they are

. >>> in other news, another former number one michael crabtree suffered a neck strain when he hit the ground after reaching for a pass that was in the afternoon practice today. crabtree didn't return to practice. the 49ers have only confirmed that crabtree has suffered a neck strain after reaching for that pass. >>> by the way, 49ers kick off the preseason -- that was joe staley talking about the 49ers on 44 cable 12 this sunday morning. on the eve of the raiders first preseason game against the dallas cowboys, al davis talking about the acquisition of quarterback jason campbell and saying he is a little bit like jim plunkett. >> i see this young jason campbell as a football player like i saw jim plunkett. he has everything. he was 13-0 in college, he can throw up the field, he can run, he is big and smart. i really predict great things for him. this team has a lot of potential and a lot of great young players. >>> baseball, the giants have acquired infielder mike fontenot in a trade with the cubs for a minor league prospects. top of the 1st, as coco crisp. 5th inning mark ellis with

crabtree and westbrook. as for the raiders, both mcfadden and bruce drakowski will play for the first time this season. even though it's just an exhibition, it does carry some importance. >> all the time, preseason, battle. but the fact we're gonna get 'em again, you wanna put out a good effort the first time you see 'em, just of that that in their brain and understand it's going to be a big game when we see 'em in the regular season. >> whoever wins this game it's going to be all or nothing. let's get it done for the regular season. obviously you wanna go out there and play well but we all know the big one is comin' a few weeks later. >> be sure to tune in tonight at 5:00, 6:00 and 11:00. the reaction from the entire day in sports. i'm collin rush. >> next at 6:30. >> i'm nanette miranda in sacramento. a proposal to prevent more foreclosures stalled at the capital. critics blame the powerful lending industry for pressuring lawmakerses. >> america's birth rate sets a new record but is the bay area [ female a

this is the first training catch for michael crabtree. last year's rookie receiver held out over contract negotiation and missed the first five games of the season but still led all rookie receivers last season with nearly 57 yards per game. while he missed camp singletary he said he was preparing, attempting to simulate the 49ers summer schedule. >> where i was at, it was like training camp. ist going hard every day two times a day waking up at 7:00, really got the schedule from some of the guys and i tried to, you know, map out the same schedule and do the same things they was doing and worked out. i had numerous quarterbacks, it was people who could come and throw the ball, whoever. i had the trainer throwing me the ball. you know, really i was just trying to get that time in by myself. >>> now, our former raider is here and has a business worry auctions off a lot of items and there's a lot of cool memorabilia here that helps raise money for special olympics so while were you bidding on your latest item here's what you missed this week

the 49ers wanted to establish some offensive consistency without michael crabtree or vernon davis in uniform. same for frank gore. 49ers took the ball 70 yards in 12 plays on the game's first series. this pass from smith to walker a big play on the drive. smith 9-13 while in the game. then it was rookie anthony dixon finishing the drive. dixon from four yards out just gets around the corner and makes contact with the pile on. dixon who rushed for over 100 yards last week had 51 tonight in 20 carries. 7-0 san francisco. brett favre played one series for the vikings after picking up one first down thrown for a ten yard loss. pat rick will is got the sack. minnesota quarterback sacked four times on the night. he gave way to nate davis in the second half. davis' biggest play on the 3-2 throws deep down the field to gun. he goes out of bounds at the vikings 29 that led to a field goal. 49erer improved to 2-0 in the season. alex smith liked getting in a half at game speed. >> when your ota is in camp and have a black jersey on all the time, it's tough, you sometimes forget you have the abi